60 000 Garment Workers Strike Over Piecework System
About 55 000 to 60 000 garment workers in New York City will walk out tomorrow morning in protest against reintroducing piecework. The strike could mount to 2,000,000 dollars daily, drawing sympathy from other clothing and textile workers. Secretary Davis urged manufacturers to send a committee to Washington to avert action. Senators urged a two week postponement, while union officials push for no delay.
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New York
New York City
Davis
Washington
Manufacturers Association
CEREAL MEAL Advertises Baby Constipation Remedy
A Brooklyn letter extols CEREAL MEAL as a natural fix for a baby’s constipation. The testimonial claims daily movements after four weeks, notes a dependent child’s health improvements, and backs the product with a money back guarantee and dealer refund. The ad presents the cereal as a gentle breakfast option and regulator.
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E. S
Ferdinand Foch the frail hero of legend versus the real commander
The piece contrasts the public legend of Ferdinand Foch with the hardy, plainspoken general who steered Allied strategy. It describes his decisive Amiens intervention, political clashes, and lasting legacy as a military genius beyond romantic myths.
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Foch
The New Knight of Christ in Our Gethsemane
Poem recalling a wartime leader as a humble, faithful figure who endured terrors and urged prayer. It frames sacrifice amid tyranny and gloom, praising steadfast hope and divine guidance for a brighter day.
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Christ
Japan to Recall Troops from Siberia
Tokyo reports that a cabinet council decided to withdraw Japanese troops from Siberia once the Dairen conference agreement is signed. A Vladivostok reinforcement division is canceled and the Dairen talks are expected to resume Monday.
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Japan
Siberia
TOKIO
Yomi Uri Shimbun
Dairen
Vladivostok
Insane Man Identified as Escapee Waters Returned to Hospital
A well dressed man found semi conscious in Springfield Massachusetts was identified as Michael Francis Waters an escapee from the State Hospital for the Insane in Boston. Dr. B C Noble said Waters who had parole and hospital access is not violently insane but suffers periodic mercury loss and will be confined back at the hospital for safety.
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Foch
Joffre
Pershing
America
Lafayette
Spring‘ield
Mass
Michael Francis Waters
State Hospital For the
Boston
B. C. Noble
Springfield
Waters
Dr. Noble
Noble
Private Funeral for William G Goudie in Somerville
Private funeral services for William G Goudie of Somerville will be held from his home at 81 Thurston Street Winter Hill this afternoon at 2 o'clock. He fell ill while at work at 39 Haverhill Street and died at 9 20 Friday morning after being taken to Haymarket Relief Station. A prominent Somerville resident, he was active in Manonte and Odd Fellow circles.
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William G. Goudie
Somerville
Thurston Street
Winter Hill
Goudie
Haverhill Street
City
Haymarket
Manonte
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