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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1919

Page

2

Submarine Salvage Plans Reveal Deep Sea Ventures

Reporters ride the mother ship as Captain Lake explains new salvage subs designed to recover coal and sunken cargo in Long Island Sound. The project seeks 150 to 300 foot depth vessels with extended tubes, aiming to locate a British ship laden with gold and other treasure amid wartime risks.

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Congress Eyes Rail Rate Reform Amid Freight Slump

The article notes congressional interest in directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust railroad rates to ensure investor returns as freight demand falls. It cites deficits, net incomes, and government control of railroads, with Director General Hines pointing to ongoing freight declines despite rate hikes.

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Rockefeller of Japan May Be Mikado Envoy to America

A garbled article discusses possible Mikado government envoy from Japan to the United States and mentions wealth, industry, and welfare commissions. It alludes to loan figures, labor conditions, and depths reached by ships, with few clear names or dates remaining readable.

Rockefeller Japan Mikado America Tipus

Strikes Loom as Workers Seek Pay Boost Across Firms

Reports detail wage increases and union activity across multiple plants. The Graphaphone company reports stalled talks, while Tec hlon Metalle Cartridge raises hourly rates by 10 percent. Bridgeport award bonuses and proposed rail pay hikes signal broad labor pressure amid wartime policies.

Authorize President to Call Labor Conference

Chicago August 1 The American meat packing industry telegraphed President Wilson offering full cooperation in a cabinet inquiry into wage costs. The Institute of American Meat Packers, representing five large packers and two smaller firms, arranged a meeting for Sunday afternoon at 17 M Street to discuss government ways to secure an increase in wages. The group is not connected with big unions but seeks a voice in rising living costs.

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Weather Summary From The Post Leuiiig Cannon Street

Washington forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows moderate northwest winds from Sandy Hook and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drift with Atlantic air. outlook calls for fair weather with some wind and a general easing of moisture. High and low temperatures not specified.

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Death of Smith Sparks Hoboken Vigilante Killings

New York reports Lewis charged with the murder of Smith amid gang feuds on the Hoboken scene. After Robert Shaw’s death, five men allegedly gunned Shaw and wounded Lewis on a Hoboken street as vengeance by the gang continues to unfold. The key witness is Shaw’s 26 year old widow who testified to the marriage and life with the deceased.

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France Hails Pershing With Gratitude In Victory Parade

A frenzied crowd of women and children shouts gratitude to General Pershing in a France victory celebration. The review includes a 14 minute salute as Pershing enters and exits, followed by a military review with American troops.

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