Union Present Scores Hotheads Who Urge Strikes
Union groups confront vocal militants as workers await a decision. Leaders and factions clash over strike tactics and future bargaining steps amid tense protests and organizational warnings.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
1
Bridgeport Labor Row Near Strike Deadline
Workers at Bridgeport Chain and Connecticut Electric Manufacturing face a 44 hour week and pay raises as unions press demands. President Egan urges peaceful committee talks, while some factions push for immediate strikes. bodies of two Milford victims from a Boston Express crash are recovered. funeral plans arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahall
War Labor Board
Egan
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Bridgeport Chain Company
Connecticut Electric Manufacturing Company
Compan Remimeten-Yost
Colonial
Women's Gowns To See 10 Cent Increase In Fall Prices
Chicago delegates at the third annual convention of the Woman's Wearing Apparel Association predicted a ten percent rise in gown costs for fall and winter. Increased labor costs and prices of silk and cotton were cited as primary causes for the higher fashion prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Delsairs
Parel Association
Stabbed and Beaten After Objecting to Animal Abuse
In Hannton and Green streets last night a driver confronted five men over horse abuse. He was stabbed and beaten, with wounds to the neck and head. His sister Mrs Kotungs aided him as assailants fled toward Halietl street. Police expect arrests. the injured man was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after initial treatment at Emergency hospital.
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Hannton
Green Streets
Kotungs
Halietl Street
Folkmi
Maewell
Foost
Hee and
Shouters
Bridgeport Hospital
Senate opens on reservations to ratify the league pact
Washington proposals by seven Republican Senators seek to make the reservations part of the treaty, clarifying without changing its meaning while arguing some features violate national rights. The draft asserts U.S. sole judge over withdrawal and limits on using military forces without Congress. The resolution hints at arbitration and internal affairs safeguards. (Continued on page two)
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Washington
League of Eame
Senate
Phat
Senate of the United Stas
Causur
League of Nations
United States
Ube
Congress
Witan
Jugis
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Veludina
da Loven Ted
Apyra
Epure
Gerstner
Asesaihly
United State
Iselves
Repubicans
Auto Stage Service Between Bridgeport and New York Planned
A meeting of local bus owners and drivers discussed inaugurating regular auto stage service between Bridgeport and New York. Officials from Helgevert Bus Owner Solel reported plans for joint operation, with Branch Organizations and public service vehicles taking part in future routes and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
N. Y
Bus Owners Association
Wil
Sumlay
Chedals
Poth Eye
Argotte
Urdgeport UK
Tate
Creann
Treasure diving sub proves value of Lake’s craft
A demonstration off Penfield Reef shows Captain Simon Lake’s submarine Argosy and Argonaut I lifting undersea treasure. Journalists, photographers, and two reporters witness Steinke’s stairs dive, with Ruth Byers and Miss Marion Phelan among participants.
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Simon Lake
Dreceer
Argosy
Argonaut Lji
Kidu
Movig Oien
Representativ
Bridgeport
New York
Boston
Union Sived
Perhips
Besl
Wes
Steinke
Phriller
Long Island Sound
Penfield Reef
é@redger
Ruth Byers
Captain Lake
Miss Byers
Tne
X York Sun
Marion Phelan
Mss
Myers and
Saver
Jehby
Stratfield
Phuy
Aventhald McNeil
Draml
Lee
Maton Street
Ponfield
Ineturca
Andre Fa
Rail shopworkers strike spreads nationwide over wage demands
Workers in the Midwest and South walk out in a nationwide rail yard strike led by the Federated Sheltering Union seeking wage increases from 64 to 85 cents for machines and 46 to 80 cents for helpers. President Wilson urged a commission, while some locals delay retroactive pay to January 1, 1915. In Charleston and Huntington significant strikes occur. New Haven road shops remain operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Federation
Lava
Bridgeport Chain Company
John Igon
Central Diabar Union
Shelien's
Wison
Huter
Mildis West
Ralronidt
Jatrahon
End of Chicago Race Rioting Sees Heavy Police Presence
Quiet prevailed in Chicago's South Side after days of rioting that left dozens dead and about 1,400 injured or at risk. Police and 4,000 special officers guard troubled districts as officials warn of potential further violence.
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Chi
Daylight Saving Law Repeal Heads to President
Washington reports the Senate vote 41 to 12 in favor of a repeal bill. The measure passes and is sent to the President for approval, with the House yet to act on its separate repeal proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Kolchak Government Moves to Irkutsk Amid Low Morale
Despatches from Paris report the Kolchak government will relocate to Irkutsk as morale among the army sags. Inland Siberian operations and recent Bolshevik advances add to the sense of dwindling hope for reclaiming lost territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolchak
Irkutsk
Aled
Adiriatt Kaling
Siberia
Paris
Award for New U S Battleship Contract Reported
Award for the construction of U S battleship number 54 was granted to the Mass. based Fore ner 0 building Corporation of Quincy Massachusetts. The ship will displace about 13660 tons and is the last of the authorized battleships in the program.
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Waslingtos
Vreiue
Cinect Finance
Forener 0 Buildling Corporation
Uuney, Mass
Few London Cops Strike Promptly Replaced
London reports say only a few hundred officers joined a strike and were quickly dismissed. Authorities ordered the return of workers and the city appeared to be normalizing as the government response deterred further walkouts.
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London
Aho Wpolitan
Americans Killed in Mexico Since 1911 Reported
Secretary Lansing told the Senate that 242 Americans have been killed in Mexico since Venustiano Carranza took power in May 1911, citing depredations tied to regime changes and responses to Senter Bing’s inquiry. The figures reflect losses during upheaval and related incidents.
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Mexico
Washington
Silvens
Perfuria Ding
Senate
Seecury Lansing
Senter Bing
Utah
Lansing
Olive Sil
New Constitution Approved at Weimar Amid Patchy Support
The Weimar assembly approved a new constitution by a wide but uneven margin amid mixed backing from the National Assembly. Konstantin Fehrenbieh, president, announced the ratification as opposition factions and independent socialist parties faced challenges from the broader German populace.
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Weimar
WEEN
Asec
UGA
Konstantin Fehrenbieh
Annaume Set
Ratification recommended as members absent during vote
The record notes approval of the recommendation with many officers absent and only a portion present. The absence of several members is indicated by the terse broadcast of the vote timing and participation.
The Greatest Treasure Hunt The World Ever Saw
The Sunday Post presents a story by R Katherine Calvert on Simon Lake's newest invention with a promised illustrated feature. The tale begins in Bridgeport and hints at endless mission possibilities and a rotogravure section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Katherine Calvert
Simon Lake
Sunday Post
The
Cass
Government reads big cost of living crisis prompt action
Washington reports rapid developments as Congress and officials push measures to curb living costs. President Wilson seeks swift recess deferral, railroad wage talks, and a probe into shoe prices while a three‑member panel starts examining expenditure reductions.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Senate
Myers
the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Half Haven
Howse Forege Ily
Cade Mec
Palmer
Nembos
Julius Barnes
United Drain Corporation
Hines
Une ‘Treasury
Leffingwell
Chuan Culver
Fecend
Confernee
Ute
Department of Justems
Deny Wilson
Dl Todas
Ishington
Opera Producer Dies in Hospital in New York
New York operatic impresario Hanmerstein died in a hospital tonight after a long illness. Born in Finsay and arriving in the United States in 1863, he built and managed multiple major companies, owned theatres including the Markem Opera House, and held more than 104 patents. His career included productions in Germany and leadership roles with the Metropol Opera House, London.Goers and Covent Garden, shaping the era’s operatic scene.
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New York
Hanmerstein
Grand Opera
Hanne
Cama
Arthur
Duscay
Artisis
Tie
Te Finsay
United States
Omar Im Uker
Gerwan
Amd
MTM Fadl
Flarkem
Purder
Amd Stein Nad Bemin
Te Montiay
Operly
Ewa Verre
Vasauera
Veluia de Basten
Thbury
Pie Iidetnh
Metropol- Han
Pandon
Hammersiours
Nms
London
Covent
Abe Sentinye
Lothiuss
Chicago Car Strikers End Strike And Resume Service
Chicago transit workers return to service after a strike that halted elevated lines and streetcar routes. Officials say service will resume gradually with safety checks and restored operations across major corridors beginning this morning.
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Chicago
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Notice
A brief notice urges readers not to leave town this summer without arranging to have The Standard Telegram delivered to a vacation home. It advertises a daily subscription by mail at 50 cents per month.
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