Cornell Demands Probe Into Det. Of Public Works
Alderman John A. Cornell Jr introduces a resolution accusing the Paving and Sewer commission of charter violations and favoritism toward Bridgeport Construction. He seeks a three member mayoral committee to hold public hearings on contract letting and the Director of Public Works office, with findings to the council. The measure was referred to the miscellaneous committee amid heated remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cornell, Jr
Board of Aidermen
Paving and Sewer Commission
Bridgeport Construction Company
Director of Public Works
Miscellaneous Committee
Cornell
Malcolm MacFeyden
Counci
Sewer and Paving Commission
Ysland Brook
Common Council
Locomobile Workers Await National Sanction For Strike
Loco machinists at the Locomobile Company of America face a potential 1800 workers walkout over demands for a four hour week and a 25 percent wage increase. John Egan urges waiting for International Association of Machinists sanction, with a meeting at Eagles hall tonight to receive the national committee’s reply. The firm counters with limited wage reviews but no universal raise, pledging arbitration of disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomobile Company of America
Eagles’ Hall
Johm Egan
Central Labor Union
International Association of Machinists
Pefoare
Machinists’ Organization
Egan
Samuel Lavit
Bridgeport
Davison
Locomobile
Ejgies
National Committee
Locomobile Company
Tom McCue
McCue
Fairfield Beach
Schpming
McClue
Bantuel Lavit
Machinists’ Union
Hgan
Lorconmobile Company
Tavir
Vavil
Japan poised to state aims on Shantung issue
Tokyo to issue informal declaration on Shantung amid Versailles treaty dispute as Washington and Tokyo discuss full disclosure. Senators weigh treaty ratification and liquor politics while police report Andrew Pestes, Stratford resident, charged with breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons after a late-night arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Washington
Japan
Shantung
Tokyo
China
Tokio
Wilson
Senate
Lansing
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Calles
Andriow Pestos Sect
Andrew Pestes
Stratford
Seaview Avenues
Pestos
Connecticut Man Pays $67,000 for a Prize Bull
Mt. Kisco August 4 Gim boge a 12 year old bull brought $67,000 at an auction sale of imported Jersey cattle at Todmund Butler farm here today. Giamboge purchased a year old heifer for $6,500. One calf brought $5,500. A total of $158,300 was obtained for 46 animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Kisco
Jersey
Todmund Butler
Folikelps
Southington
Cann
Price Conferees Report to President on Living Costs
Washington Aug 4 Recommendations to President Wilson on cutting living costs are expected after the second cabinet meeting. Attorney General Palmer has summoned Chicago District Attorney Cline to report on progress and possible cases against the Big Five packing firms. Senate debates wheat price guarantees as a factor in bread costs, with Gronna Kellogg and Nelson defending the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Hines
Hney Leffingwell
Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Colyer
Murdock
Commission
Cline
Chicago
Senate
Gronns
Agricultural Committee
Gronna
Kellogg
Nelson
Minnesota
Body found in sound may be that of oyster boat man
A long missing oyster boat skipper Benny Pawlowski was found at Crancock Point and buried at Port Jefferson after coroner viewing. Police seek description to compare with another nearly decomposed body found on Deng Island. officials say relatives may have lived on Nossath Street.
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Sound
Benny Pawlowski
Atr
Stratford Light Shoal
Crancock Point
Ito
Port Jefferson
Powlowski
Bridgeport
W. 7
Powland
Nossath Street
Long Island
Aoman
Pawlowski
Deng Island
Help People First Investiga te H C L After
Omaha city commissioners approve a 10000 purchase of food to sell at cost to the public. The mayor rejects delays, declares, Help the people first and then investigate, saying action is needed to ensure necessities amid potential unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Will Tie-up Railroads Scheme Is Adopted
President Wilson heard from B M Jewell and rail union leaders that railroad workers oppose Director General Hines plan for Congress to judge wage hikes. They warned a broad strike could erupt if 25 percent increases are denied promptly, urging a vote by membership before any action. Browned negotiations and warnings followed as officials framed relief amid high living costs. Also Michael Robstock was arrested in Boston Avenue for operating a mater me without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Hitchecock
Senate
Sterling
South Dakota
Sherman
I. Hingis
Washington
B. M. Jewell
Railway Division
American Federation of Labor
Hines
Congress
Jewell
White House
Mirden
Wei
Frank
Union Allelals
Flies
Eral
Dewell
Robstock
Michael Robstock
Boston Avenue
Wnheht
United States
Wall Street
W. G. Les
Brotherhood
Aps Pearing
Blanton
Texas
Bridgeport Clergyman Taken Prisoner by Bolsheviki in Russia
Rev. Clinton W. Areson former rector of Trinity church Bridgeport and YMCA secretary with Russian troops is reported held prisoner by Bolsheviki in the Chekuevu region per an International YMCA announcement. He came to Bridgeport in 1912 and served as curate before becoming rector, later succeeded by Rev. Alckess. He is the son of John W. Areson, associate field aide at the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton W. Areson
Trinity Church
Chekuevu
International Committee of the
Y. M
Arexon
Bridgeport
Trinity
Hein
American Red Cross
Chicago Indicts 17 Negroes for Rioting and Murder
Seventeen Chicago men are indicted on rioting and murder charges by a special grand jury probing last week’s race riots. The indictments target individuals amid a massive security effort with thousands of state troopers, city police, and deputies patrolling the South Side. Officials report the Pat zone quiet at night as authorities pursue causes of the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Side
Robert I. Crowe
Lomiarrow
Nine Men Trapped Behind Burning Mine Near Charleston
Nine men are imprisoned behind a fire at the C D Thomas mine near Blain west of Charleston. State officials report the trapped workers communicate with rescuers and are believed to be alive. Thousands attend an open air concert at Brooklawn park where Mayer's Pixie jazz band drew crowds before proceeds at the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
C.D. Thomas Voul Co
Blain
W. J. Heatherman
State Department of
Gimes
Brooklawn Park
Mayer
Brooklawn Pavilion
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Warns Readers
Public advisory urges readers to arrange subscription delivery to vacation homes for The Standard Telegram. Notes daily mail rate at 50 cents per month and emphasizes continued access during summer travel.
Wage Earners Call for Public-Operated Railroads Plan
Organized labor proposes tri partite control of railroads with public, operating management, and employer to replace private capital. The plan seeks government bonds for stockholders, guaranteed interest, sharing revenue above guarantees, and overhauling industrial profits to solve price pressures. Signatories include engineers firemen conductors and the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Baker Asks Army Training for 13 Year Old Youths
August 4 report from Waitington details Secretary Baker urging a universal training plan. It proposes selective service like WWI with youths in their nineteenth year training three months attached to regular divisions, no pay but expenses covered, plus a $5 monthly incidental allowance. The bill envisions a federated induction system and guards federalization for war, with a heavy emphasis on public ownership of railroads and labor rights as part of broader policy discussion.
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Waitington
War Department
Secretry Baker Looday
Senate
House
Baker
Pershing
Department
Crerviiuing
National Guard
Inter
Laker
Ue Guard
Inci Dentals
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Federation of Labor
DET. OF Public Works
Sewer Commission
Charter
Bridgeport Construction Co
Guy Hall
Administration
LOCO
John Egan
Circulation Department
Post Publishing CO
Connecticut
Palmer and Associates
H. C
Capitol
Chicago Packers
A. F. of L
Situation Critical
Russia
W. van Mine
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