Union Labor Alleges Blacklisting Methods In Local Factories
The Farmer reports evidence that local factories use blacklisting like practices. A secret employer memo asks for references on applicants and labels union members as agitators. Union leaders cite telephoned inquiries and refusals to hire skilled workers who belong to unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soam
Thorgbly
George J. Bowen
International Association of Machinists
Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Brown
Remington Arms
Remington
Manufacturers’ Association
Labor Foes to Attack Section 1296 in Bridgeport Campaign
The State Federation of Labor plans a campaign with Secretary of Labor W. B. Wilson and Immigration Commissioner Skeffington to oppose Section 1296. It will also push for labor amendments to the compensation law increasing benefits and ending waiting periods. Organizers Julius Stremlau Ira M. Ornburn Jasper Levy will lead the effort and review past uses of the statute against workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wilson
State Federation of Labor
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Lin
Wilson
Skeffington
Julius Stremlau
Ira M. Or
Ornburn
Five Convalescents Released From Hillside Ward
No new poliomyelitis cases today. Five convalescents were discharged from Hillside Home to their homes: Frank Creta at 26 Lexington Avenue, Rose Scheina of 195 North Washington Avenue, Margaret Bush 186 Gilbert Street, Joseph Coles 463 Fairview Avenue, and Millie Guerra 238 William Street. Twenty-one remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Frank Creta
Lexington Avenue
Rose Scheina
North
Washington Avenue
Margaret Bush
Gilbert
Joseph Coles
Fairview Avenue
Millie Guerra
William Street
Mexico Mediators Plan Meeting Shift to Jersey
Members of the Mexican-American joint commission decided to move their last session to New London and adjourn to resume conferences Friday in Atlantic City. They planned to resume talks on topics affecting Mexico’s general situation.
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New London
Conn
Villa Bandits Move Toward U S Line Near Chihuahua
Field headquarters in Mexico says Villa and his command are moving north toward the American expeditionary force. Reportedly crossed the Northwestern Railroad at San Andres, 25 miles southwest of Chihuahua City after skirmish with Carranza troops.
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Mexico
Columbus
Villa
San Andres
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Wealthy New York merchant testifies to blackmail scheme
Edward R. West, vice president of C. D. Gregg Tea & Coffee Co., admitted to paying $14, ?16,500? in a Chicago blackmail case after being lured by a gang using a woman posing as a convent girl. He described abduction in New York, two rooms rented in Chicago, and a total payout of $16,000 to the blackmailers.
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N.Y
Chicago
Edward R. West
C. D. Gregg Tea & Coffee Co
New York
A. R. “Webley
Alice Williams
Leeel
West
Alice Liams
Buda Godman
Pends
John T. Frenei
George Irwin
Doc” Brady
French
St. Louis
Woman Knits In Court As Postmasters Are Fined
New Haven Sept 26 The September term of the U S court opened with Judge Thoms presiding The grand jury was empanelled Francis J Coley of Hartford named foreman Postmaster Richard O Bennett of Branchville Ridgefield pleaded guilty to taking 399 of postal funds and fined 25 without costs John T Eastwood Stepney Depot postmaster admitted taking 515 in postal funds and received a similar fine Creditor pressure forced Eastwood to use postal receipts to meet demands Bennett's shortage was covered. Eastwood's deficit to be made up by bondsmen One woman in the courtroom knit a sweater while proceedings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
United States
Thoms
Francis J. Coley
Hartford
Richard O. Bennett
Branchville
Ridgefield
John T. Eastwood
Stepney
Eastwood
Bennett
Miller Reprimanded After Attempting To Leave Court
New Haven September 26 Frank Miller president of City National Bank of Bridgeport, a leading city figure, was reprimanded by Judge Thomas after trying to leave the United States Court before being called as a witness in a check forgery case. The court noted his remark that he did not give a damn as he departed briefly, while Miller claimed an important Bridgeport engagement would have required him to leave. The session continued with the judge ruling on whether Miller had obeyed the court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
New Haven
City National Bank of
Bridgeport
Thomas
United States Court
Miller
Spellacy
Miler
Legislature to Halt Big New York Strike
Governor Whitman met with Manhattan and Bronx legislators to discuss a special session to address the threat of a general work stoppage in sympathy with the carmen strike. Labor leaders claim 260,000 could quit, while building trades groups delay response awaiting Thursday. Police report renewed disorder with elevated trains targeted by missiles. three injured, two arrested for weapons.
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New York
Whitman
Manhattan
Bronx
Carmen
Public Service Commission
Hugh Frayne
American Federation of Labor
Building Trades Council of
Third Avenue
Electric Train Kills Man Walking Tracks
An unidentified man, about 25, possibly from Charlestown Virginia, is found dead beside railroad tracks near Burr Road after an electric train between New York and New Haven passes Bridgeport. The body showed severe injuries. clothing bore the name Peter Veta and a signet ring with initials P V, aiding investigators. The engineer noticed the body while testing the locomotive near New Haven.
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New York
New Haven
Bridgeport
Burr Road
Garlick
Charlestown
Peter
Veta
P. V
Demand for Union Cigarmakers in Connecticut Grows
Ira M. Ornburn organizer of the Cigarmakers' union says conditions in Connecticut are at a peak with 200 more workers needed to meet demand. Meanwhile in Waterbury three smallpox cases appeared in Eben Terry's family on Sterling Street prompting quarantine of the horse and isolation of the household.
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Connecticut
Ira M. Ornburn
Cigarmakers’ Union
Mr. Ornburn
Waterbury
Conn
Eben Terry
Sterling Street
Weather Forecast: Warmer Tonight and Wednesday
Partly overcast and warmer tonight and Wednesday. Gentle variable winds shifting to south.
Fortifications Reduced By Allied Assault On Combles
British forces entered Combles on the Somme and broke German resistance as French troops near Combles captured Fregicourt and reached the southern edge of Combles. A French reconnoitering party advanced to Combles cemetery and 800 unwounded prisoners were taken. German counterattacks on the Verdun front between Thiaumont Work and Weury were checked by French artillery and rifle fire.
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Combles
Peronne
Paris
Somme
Fregicourt
Verdun
Thiaumont Work
Weury
29 Dead in Air Attack on England
London reports 29 people killed in last night's Zeppelin raid. Several airships attacked between 10 30 pm and midnight crossing east and northeast coasts and dropping bombs in northern counties. Officials say about six Zeppelins participated in the raid. Paris notes 47 aerial engagements on the Somme front with five German aircraft shot down.
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England
London
Paris
Somme
War Office
Spain protests to Germany on U-boat warfare
Madrid reports the Spanish government has sent a diplomatic note to Berlin protesting the torpedoing of Spanish steamers by German submarines.
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Spain
Germany
Madrid
Berlin
Lake steamer Herberval foundering claims six lost crew
Oswego N Y Sept 26 six members of the crew of the steamer Roberval of Ottawa drowned when the vessel foundered in Lake Ontario nine miles from Oswego. Three survivors reached shore after nine hours afloat in a lifeboat reporting a violent storm tore away the boat. Captain Peter Ely and Miss Parent are among the missing as the 125 foot lumber carrier sailed from Cape Vincent for Diamond Match Co.
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Oswego
N. Y
Roberval
Ottawa
Lake Ontario
Peter Ely
Philip Toller
Oliver Seguin
Eddie Legault
Ely
Miss Parent
Cook
Jo Parissien
Alfred
Ont
Marcelle Meffinger
Warry Faquin
Theodore Lgroy
Hull
Que
Diamond Match Co
Toronto
Cape Vincent
Combles Fortified Holdout Impedes Allied Advance
Allied forces drove French and British units to close the Combles pocket as German resistance tightened. Haig’s northern push reached Morval while French troops moved toward Fregicourt, severing German lines and threatening to trap the town. Germans reportedly began withdrawing personnel as the opening narrowed.
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Combles
Bapaume
Peronne
Hardecourt
Maurepas
Lad
Forest
Fregicourt
Ginchy
Guillemont
Haig
Morval
Romiy
le Transloy
Bailly
Fre¢gicourt
Union Swedish machinists to have own body
Swedish machinists of Bridgepo consider forming their own union to improve working conditions and wages. Inspired by Swedish carpenters success, they plan to organize for collective bargaining with a campaign expected to begin soon.
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Bridgepo
President to Address Chicago Audience in October
President Wilson will speak in Chicago on October 19, announced at Democratic War Headquarters. The event aims to rally support in the city.
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Chicago
Wilson
Democratic Witern
Toda
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Irwin
Foote
U. S
Big N. Y
General Assembly
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