Russians Near Warsaw InPivotal Battle Front
Berlin dispatch reports a final Russian attempt to halt the Austro German advance southeast of Warsaw failed. The Vienna letter says the Lublin Chelm corridor is at stake with Lublin and Chelm potentially falling soon. Russians defend fiercely at Krasnostov while ammunition shortages are denied. terrain and poor Polish roads hinder invasion progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vienna
Zeitung
Lublin-Chelm
Warsaw
Vistula
Bug
Ivan
Teutonic Knes
Lublinv
Chelm
National Zettung
Tarnow
Galicia
Krasnostov
Lublin
Poland
Almost Whole Russian Line Is Under Fire
London July 22 The Ruse front on the Baltic as far as the Bug and the region of East Prussia lies opposite Mazurian lakes well defended. North and south of Kevno German attacks reported though main fighting south of Ivangorod Lublin and Chelm linked by railroad. Report of Tyangodor investment puzzling experts as to surrounding fortress. Germans claim Silesian landwehr stormed Ivangorod. possible mistranslation in the German report about a great fortress being surrounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baltic
Bug
East Prussia
Kevno
Ivangorod
Lublin
Chelm
Ieol
Galicia
Tyangodor
War Office
Warsaw
Vistula
Landwehr
Foreign Office Receives New American Note
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard delivered a new American note to Berlin warning that further loss of American lives from violations of international rights would be regarded as unfriendly. The note, to be published tomorrow, prompts cautious expectations for a possible next diplomatic move pending Berlin's reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Devery
Gerard
Foreign Office
Berlin
Germany
United States
Break Up Parade Of Strikers In East Bridgeport
A marching body of about 56 striking machinists from the UMC plant moved toward Washington Park East Ward but was dispersed by Captain John Redgate who warned of police action if groups formed. Two guards quit at Remington plant. Milk white Remington flag flown. Thirty bricklayers and hod carriers laid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Serock
John Redgate
St.Joseph's Hall
Lcab
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
Remington
Boston Avenue
Penfield
Manufacturers’ Association
Chapman Named Chief Prober of Vice Commission
Rev. Dr. John R. Brown, chairman of the Vice Commission named by Mayor Wilson, announced committees to investigate Bridgeport conditions and the commission’s program. Raul L. Chapman heads the Bridgeport probe, with Catherine Hewitt and several doctors. Lucien O T Warner leads the program committee with a roster of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Brown
Vice
Wilson
First Baptist Church
Bridgeport
Raul L. Chapman
Catherine Hewitt
F. J. Adams
Maurice Steinberger
R.F. Moore
Lucien O'T. Warner
M. H. Ford
Frank H. Coops
J. Lewis Oliver
Giovannia Formicheta
L. Oliver
Paul
J. Chapman
co@serittee
Banks @ Nicholson
Sullivan resigns as minister to Dominican Republic
Washington July 23 James M Sullivan American minister to the Dominican Republic has tendered his resignation to President Wilson and it has been accepted. The resignation follows a state department investigation led by Senator Phelan of California finding Sullivan unfit for office. Witnesses claimed Sullivan influenced financial contacts in Santo Domingo and drew criticism for his conduct while in service. Former officials defended him as honest. The Lansine report said to sustain many charges will not be made public until understood. Sullivan is a New York lawyer once a Waterbury newspaperman.
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Washington
James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Wilson
Sullivan
State Department
Phelan
California
Walter W. Vick
United States
Sendrom Phelan
Bryan
Samuel M. Jarvis
New York
Ganca National
Santo Domingo City
Fort
New Jersey
Lansine
Alleged Bank Burglar Laughs At Arrest Here
Charles C. Davis, an escaped convict, laughed at his arrest in Crescent avenue barber shop after detectives James Bray and James Dooley trailed him for over a week. He claimed Arkansas cannot pay a reward or transport him back, while admitting burglary tools and a long criminal record. Davis said he was driven by poverty to crime to support his wife and child, and noted a prior six to eighteen month sentence at Little Rock. He faces continued details on page 4.
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Arkansas
State Penitentiary
Charles C. Davis
James Bray
James Dooley
Davis
Frank Flanagan
Crescent Avenue
Bridgeport
Louisville
Little Rock
Ark
Dardanelles
State Farm
State Reformatory
THREE UNIONS START CONFERENCE TO END BRIDGEPORT STRIKE
Bridgeport munitions strikes enter a new phase as unions from machinists to carpenters convene with AFL leaders led by Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison. Reports say Remington Arms and Union Metallic Cartridge workers are quitting in large numbers while a conference committee plans talks with Stewart Construction Company to resolve union affiliations and end the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Remington
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Remington Arms Plant
Boston Avenue
George G. Bowen
Machinists’ Union
Remington Arms
Atlantic Hotel
Sam Gompers
Flags National
Stewart Co
New York
Gompers
Atlantic
Carpenters, Machinists and
Stewart Construction Company
W. A. Rowan
Stewart Construction Co
Rowar
A. F. of L
Fisher
J. J. Keppler
J. A. Johnston
Mr. Gompers
Rowan
A. F
John A. Johnston
Ironworkers” Union
John J. Keppler
the International
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Biz
Quiet Reigns in Bayonne Militia Not Called
In Bayonne New Jersey the Standard Oil and Tidewater plants near Constable Hook remained quiet amid a week of strike violence that left three dead and many injured. Police said the lull followed false alarms from guards as officials debated troop deployment. Officials ordered saloons closed and prepared for pay day unrest while mediators and labor conciliationists worked to secure wage increases and end the strike without militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Constable Hook
Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oil Company
Tidewater Oil Company
Standard Oil Works
Kinkead
Public Safety
Wilson
John Stranchink
Fielder
Standard Oil
Garven
New Jersey
Seagit
Sadler
Tidewater Oil Companies
John A. Moffitt
James A. Smythe
Mr. Moffitt
Mr. Smith
Bridgeport Manufacturers Stand Firm on Open Shops in Strike
Bridgeport manufacturers declare they will not concede to union control and will operate open shops. Official statement notes 93 workers out at Coulter & McKenzie, three returning at Bridgeport Engineering, with reports collected by the manufacturers association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Manufacturers Association
A. M. Grant Mfg. & Machine Co
Gaynor Manfacturing Co
Coulter & McKenzie Machine Co
Bridgeport Engineering Co
Manufacturers’ Association
He Coulter & McKenzie
Jewett Estate Valued At 25370 In Probate Inventory
Mary A. Jewett estate valued at 25370 in probate court inventory. Park Street homestead valued at 6000. Personal effects include a 3800 note from King’s Highway Congregational Church. Misses Florence and Beatrice Coughlin staying with aunt Mrs Spaulding at Lake Sebago Me.
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Mary A. Jewett
Park Street
King's Highway
Florence and
Beatrice Coughlin
James Street
Mrs. Spaulding
Lake Sebago, Me
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
Chapman
Chef Prober
Vice Commission
Dominican Post
New Haven
Waterbury
U.M. C
Coulter & MacKenzie
Bowen
Continental
T. J. Williams
William J. Spencer
Building Trades Department
Albert Berres
Metal Trades Department
Frank McCarthy
Boston
Hugh Franey
James MecClory
Samuel Carlisle
Bridge and Structural Tron ‘Orkers’ ‘Union
T. J. Wiliams
James Wilson
al Mitholland
Patternmakers Union
James Roach
Ironmolders’ Union
Timothy Daily
Polishers’ and Buffers
Unnion
James Ryan
Sheri Metal Workers’ Union
Petan J
Keppler
Johnston
Savaso
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