Impulsive worker strikes to be restrained in Bridgeport
Leaders from twenty major unions in Bridgeport agreed to back only strikes by organized workers who exhaust peaceful avenues first. Secretary Ira Ornburn warned against disorganized walkouts and said an advisory committee will guide future labor disputes to reduce chaos and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Federation of Lat
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Bricklayers’ International Union
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Steam and Operating Engineers' Union
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Blacksmiths’ Union
Metal Polishers’ and Buffers’ Union
Boiler Makers’ International Union
Machinists’ International Union
Machinists’ Union
Ormmnburn
Ira M. Ornburn
State Federation of Labor
Ornburn
Ansonia Worker Kills Self at Brass Mill
Ansonia August 6 Special A verdict of death by own action was given in the death of Paul Paupti of Ansonia who ended his life yesterday at the American Brass mill by placing his head between steel rollers. He reportedly worried over a $1500 loss from a parade incident. The belt coiler crushed his head while he was at work. He died at once. medical examiner cites no case of death by his own action.
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Ansonia
Paul Paupti
Paupti Wis
Federal conciliator arrives in Bridgeport over strikes
Charles J. Fury, labor department conciliation chief, traveled from Hartford to Bridgeport to press for an amicable settlement of city strikes. He planned immediate talks with strike leaders and urged a cordial local reception, citing hostile experiences in Hartford with Underwood Typewriter workers and manager Charles D. Rice. Fury warned labor conditions in Connecticut are worse than in any other state.
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Charles J. Fury
Department of Labor
Bridgeport
Hartford
Standard Telegram
Fury
Connecticut
Federal Department
Underwood
Charles D. Rice
Underwood Typewriter Company
Kinsella
Rice
Bandits flee after failed robbery at Clydesdale Motor Co
Two men entered the Clydesdale Motor Co salesrooms on State street yesterday afternoon to view pleasure cars. One produced a gun as Samuel Yudkin fought them off. the robbers fled with nothing after a chase through downtown, pursued by police and a 300 strong mob, though no suspects were identified or found by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardits
Samuel Yudkin
Clydesdale Motor Co
State Street
Wadkin
Yudkin
Broad Street
Cannon Street
Post
Pacific Fleet Assembles Off Mexican Coast
Aug 6 dispatch reports the Pacific Fleet under Admiral Hugh Thochman forming off the Mexican coast at a rendezvous 17 miles south of San Diego. By 8 o'clock more than 20 vessels had already gathered, signaling underway readiness and assembly progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ademiral Jlugh Thochman
Mexican Coast
San Diego
Lansing Admits Shantung Pact Is Inconsistent
Secretary Lansing told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Shantung provision of the peace treaty did not square with President Wilson's self determination principle, while the treaty carried out the President's fourteen points substantially. He noted unfamiliarity with many details and asked the President for guidance on key questions. He suggested Japan might have signed without Shantung and discussed reparations, the Kaiser's status, and the League covenant's legal force.
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Washington
Lansing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Japan
United States
League of Nations
Shantung
China
Gansing
Shanane
Great Britain
Paris
Senate
Stle
Goldionrntrent
Toni
Tamsing
New Haven Shopmen Vote to Strike at 9 O’clock Today
In New Haven Connecticut more than two thousand shopmen of the New York New Haven Hartford line vote at a mass meeting to strike at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. The action will affect the yuladi shops in New Haven and engine houses in Bridgeport Waterbury Danbury East Hartford Stamford and Midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Danbury
East Hartford
Stamford
Midway
Peace Conference Refuses Roumania Edict as Troop Movements Grow
Paris reports that the peace conference will not recognize Roumania's ultimatum to Hungary. French troops reach Budapest with British and American forces, while Szegedin-based anti communist troops press toward the capital. Roumanian demands include reduced Hungarian forces and large war reparations of harvest and equipment.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
General Gordon
Wips
Vienna
Berlin
Fress
Szegedin
Fiame
Hungary
Frederick
Roumanian
Paris
Roumania
Brathiunoa
Pri Ple
Fara
Romanekt
W. B. Causey
Wilson Accepts Uchida Account on Shantung Policy
President Wilson issued a formal statement praising Viscount Uchida for clarifying Japan's Shantung policy. He warned that references to 1915 China Japan agreements could mislead when viewed with Paris decisions, noting Japan would return Shantung to China with only Germany’s economic privileges and a settlement at Tsingtao under Chinese governance.
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Washington
Wilson
Viscount Uchida
Japan
China
Paris
Shantung
Shantung Peninsula
Germany
Tsing ‘Lac
Jate
United States
Ching
Baron Makito
Viscount Chinda
sShadaiun Peninsula
Boveerratione
Uchida
Thetsa Chiva Frei
Thas
Mintelugime
Chinds
Yehida
Congress 10 Appropriates Fund To Meet Demands
Acting as a unified voice, the principal railroad unions urged immediate wage action, proposing Congress fund higher pay via a temporary appropriation followed by rate adjustments. They demand labor’s bill to remove private capital control and promise 2,000,000 workers back the drive, risking a nationwide strike if unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilsons
Congress
Petlamtl
Wilson
Meat Packers Face Anti-Trust Prosecutions in High Cost Fight
Attorney General Palmer announced civil and criminal anti-trust actions against Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy, aiming to curb food prices as part of a nationwide campaign. He said evidence shows clear violations of anti-trust laws while unleashing special agents to pursue profiteering and hoarding. President Wilson plans to address Congress on the food crisis, resisting postponement and seeking a joint session Friday at 1 o clock.
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BIG 5
Wilson
Congress
H. C. OF L
Armour
Swift
Morris
Cudahy
Palmer
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Ienera
Lloarde
United States
Mumdedt
House
Wynight
Austrians Hand Counter Proposals at Conference
Austria submitted counter proposals on power terms to the Allied delegates in Paris. Report notes Vienna aims to avoid being drawn into a dominant role while seeking safeguards against domination by other powers. The gist centers on preserving sovereignty and limiting punitive outcomes, with a focus on the loss of southern territories and distrust of broader guarantees.
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Paris
Ans. F
Ausston
MER
Psi
Austria
No Change in Plans for Ex-Kaiser Trial
Report indicates no alteration to proceedings regarding the ex-Kaiser trial as officials prepare to present the case. Government advisors and legal teams remained in place while courts set anticipated schedules and next steps for the defendants.
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Ex-Kaiser
Warrants Out for Arrest of Three Sugar Profiteers
Federal warrants issued for the arrest of three officers of the Centre Sugar Company of Chicago charged with profiteering by selling sugar at four cents a pound wholesale over the last two weeks. The information names George B. Leinberger, manager, and George L. Dowd and Jd Shinfer as defendants. Special Agent Edgar J. Speer of the department led the investigation and will seize records to prove profiteering schemes in Illinois.
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Pittsburga Aub
Pmsbyere
Centre Sugar Coopany
Chicago
Edgar J. Speer
Suice
George B. Leinberger
George L. Dowd
Useis
Spee
Bumitsu i Naudia
Tig
Wisteria
Speer
Federal
United States
United States Digebiet Uilurmoy Isateai
Kaiser Misinformed On Germany Condition Now
Berlin August report claims misstatements by Kaiser regarding Germany's status. Observers note confusion ahead of the November elections as liberal factions press for relief measures and worker protections amid political turmoil.
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Kaiser
Germany
Independent Fiume declared as a free state
Dispatches report a declaration that Fiume will become an independent state amid political tension. The scene includes fragments mentioning Rome and central figures, with uncertainty over the settlement and possible reactions.
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Fiume
Army Food at Columbus to be Released Soon
Laree quantifies of United food stored in the army reserve depot at Columbus will be shipped immediately to ten large cities for direct delivery to consumers via the post office department, according to orders received today from Newton P. Baker, Secretary of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volemus
Laree
United Food
Army Reserve
Postofice Department
Owlers
Newton Py. Baker
Secretary of War
Chesapeake & Ohio to discontinue all traffic
Divisional superintendent announced that beginning tomorrow all passenger and freight traffic on the railway will be discontinued through Clifton Bridge area. The move affects Chesapeake and Ohio lines and was reported by WLOV and Aue.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Hun Peng Toon
Wlov
Chesapeake & Ohio Rails
Atti Walls
Clifton Bridge
Wietlil
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Warning
A notice urges readers not to depart for the season without arranging local newspaper delivery to a vacation home. It advertises a daily subscription rate of 50 cents per month by mail.
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Charles
Faery
Bandit
Pacific Fleet
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Post, Publishing CO
Pres. Wilson
England
Torse
Meador Street
George Corey
Stratford
Cedar Street
Versailles
Ann
Associated Press
Nicholas Misu
Supreme Council
Blangary
Lng Deredi- Dea
London
Nand
Romania
Pest
Tiroger
Ds Weis
Beauween
Hen
Guumduchars Gand Traimien
Yeq
Adamagn
Andrew Bonar Liaw
Pittsburgh
Central Sugar Company
Prince Max
People's
Aidiwade
Lothan Mag
Eceorone
Tie Prince
Doaiser
Bortin
Popolo Rerinae
Dtigoreshiy Dssute Ps
Diathiwentt
Rome
Cy Phe
Asau
Cordabee
Ratzoradurrl
Columbus
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