Riot at West End as 5000 clash with police and firemen
A mob of about 5000 gathered near Bostwick and Wordin avenues drawing police and firemen into a battle. Nightsticks and water streams were used to break up the crowd. Three men and one woman were arrested for breach of the peace as authorities dispersed the rioters.
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West End
Wordin
Bostwick
Bostwick and
Wordin Avenues
Fire Department
Redgate
John Grcennell
Anton Herb
Alec Fichel
Bostwick Avenue
LW. W
Rakoczy Hall
Columbia Graphophone
F Rakoczy Hall
John O'Connell
Herb
Gosswick and
O’connell
Harb
Tinkoergy Hall
Samuel West
Johnson
Wordin Avenue
Hancock Avenue
Childern
Equity actors may be barred from benefit performances
New York officials consider restraining Equity members from taking part in benefit shows by the National Co-operative Theatre. Justice Peter A. Hendricks indicated he would sign an order to block interfering actors from aiding the reopening of strikebound theatres. The strike suppresses road shows with only a few groups leaving New York for tours as producers delay read companies until the dispute ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Actors’ Equity Association
National Co-operative Theatre
Peter A. Kenedrick
Supreme Court
Equity
Hendricks
Producing Managers’ Association
Leave Town This Summer Notice
A notice states readers should arrange to have The Standard Telegram follow them to their vacation home for the summer. It notes a daily subscription rate by mail of 50 cents a month.
De Valera Welcomed in Baltimore as Visitor
Eamonn de Valera visits Baltimore with prominent Irish figures but is not given the official welcome planned by the city. Mayor Broening greets him informally as a visitor, declining to present resolutions or recognize him as president of Ireland. De Valera then meets Cardinal Glubons who offers prudent advice for his speech.
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Baltimore
Eamonn de Valera
Saltimore
Broening
Ireland
de Valera
Cardinal Glubons
Return of 6500 selective service men from Siberia planned
Washington August 26. The return of 6500 selective service men with American forces in Siberia will be completed before winter. Secretary Baker told Representative Osborne of California today.
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Washington
Siberia
Osborne
California
Baker
Offer By Strikers Threatens Columbia Graphophone
Strikers decline to present terms through the Chamber of Commerce to the Columbia Graphophone management, leaving plant closures likely. Chamber officials say only ground for reconsideration exists in stated conditions, and no offer has been received to trigger talks. Business leaders report payrolls cut by over 100000 dollars as the strike disrupts the local economy.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
Columbia Graphoaphone
Sls
Sirikens
Onte
Siriker
Meaun
Chamber of Commerca Cnmmi
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Graphophone Company
Rakoeszy Hall
Colonial Hall
Lodge No. A0
Lodge 11 G
Machinists’ Union
Sinitar
That &T
Oy Passons
Wolfe
Air
Price
Columbia
Tdie
Tant. Nebie
Carranza troops deterred pursuit near Coyame
CALENDARIA Texas August 25 The American punitive expedition into Mexico was deterred from continuing the pursuit of Mexican bandits who held the American aviators for ransom by the presence of Carranza troops six miles north of Coyame Chihuahua Saturday, Captain Leonard Matlack of the Eighth Cavalry reported to Colonel George T Langhorse commander of the Big Bend district.
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Calendaria
Texas
Presidio
Mexico
Carranza
Coyame
Chihuahua
Leonard Matlack
Eighth Cavalry
George T. Langhorse
Big Bend
Three Toronto Starters In Aerial Derby Arrive At Mineola Flying Field
Three fast airplanes arrive at Roosevelt field Mineola completing the first leg of the Toronto Mineola round trip in the first international aerial Derby on record. Canadian Sergeant Frank Coombs in a D H 9 lands at 7 11 after 3 hours 35 minutes flight with stops at Buffalo Syracuse and Albany. American pilot Hobbs lands 7 17 and Major Schroeder 7 21. The trio hope to finish the return trip to Toronto tomorrow between 4 and 6 o clock.
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Frank Coombs
Liberty
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
Lana
New York
Mineola
N. Y
Roosevelt Field
Toronto
Roland Rohifs
Lacie
FR. M. Schroeder
Flice
Porpulu
Hobbs
Stare
Major Schroeder
Tuen
Foranta
Oronto
Creneral Charles WT. Menoher
United States Army Air Service
P. A.logan
J. F. Trootes
Wilson
Prince of Wales
Elliott Springs
Jr. . Hartney
H. G. Clagett
Foronto
Hess
Jones
Harry Snavith
Royal Mail Packet Chaudiere Disabled After Bermuda Striking
The Royal Mail Packet Company's steamer Chaudiere, a 2,500 ton vessel, was disabled near Bermuda after striking in Two Rock Passage. She sailed from here with nearly 100 passengers bound for Barbados and Demerara, tearing a hole in the starboard side but remained afloat and will not continue her voyage.
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Halifax
Royal Mail Packet Company
Chaudiere
Bermuda
All Rock
Barbados
Demerara
Two Rock
Army to Trim Force to 225000 by September
Washington reports demobilization will cut the army to 225000 by September 30. The department announced the strength on August 19 was 461990 officers and men.
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Washington
New York Planes Forced to Land In Aerial Derby Route
Aerial Derby flights faced forced landings as several planes diverted. Major J L Lycans pilot of plane 42 left Mineola for Toronto but landed at Hidiver Driving Park due to radiator leak. Other machines in the Mineola to Toronto leg also landed or diverted amid weather and mechanical issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
J. L. Lycans
Mineola
Toronto
Hidiver
Bridgeport Railway Men Vote on 12 Per Cent Raise
Bridgeport Jocal members narrowly vote to accept a 12 percent wage increase offered by the company. The meeting at Plumbers' hall on Fairfield avenue drew a large crowd and a full citywide vote followed. A report will go to New Haven for public release and the raise would be retroactive to last Saturday.
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Bridgeport Railway
Bridgeport Jocal
Connecticut
Amalgamated Union of Stret Railway
Fairfield Avenue
New Heaven
Saturidas
Rioting injures and wrecks in Pittsburgh car strike
In Pittsburgh on August 2 rioters damaged transit as the carmen strike continued. About 40 people were injured and several trolley cars wrecked or stoned while strikers faced 800 strikebreakers from eastern cities. Police and officials urged order as crowds attacked barns and transport resumed amid limited protection.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Tate
Carmen
Haddock
Babcock
Co le
Wifinyvenue
Coast Locomotive Men Instructed To Work
Cleveland, Aug 25. Wiremen’s Trainmen and locomotive engineers were told to perform their duties but not replace striking workers. They will not work if mob violence endangers their lives, says Harry Out and Warred S. Stone head of the Locomotive Engineers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Warred S. Stone
Baigineers
Mr. Stone
Atnikers
Danbury Hat Maker Files Divorce Suit
Jol McLachlan of Danbury filed divorce proceedings in the Superior Court yesterday against Race Roberts McLachan and others amid dispute linked to the United Hatters of North America. The couple were married February.
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Danbury Hat Maker
Jol McLachlan
Danbury
United Hatters
North America
Race Roberts McLachlan
Thieves Target South Station Vault in Boston Heist
Aug 24 HUTTON The theft of 103500 from a vault in Boston South Station was discovered today. Rail officials say suspects had access through outer doors, with keys missing and no clues yet. Police believe an insider familiar with station procedures aided the crime, which occurred between Saturday afternoon and reopening.
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Hutton
Lie Borren
Abany
Railroark
Thesf
Wage wage disputes held until normal conditions, president warns
President Wisen signals postponement of wage settlements, urging restraint until price levels normalize. Rail shopmen demand a 25 percent rise, with broader railroad worker demands under review. A strike vote looms as the plan to delay resolutions shifts to union consideration and possible new tribunals.
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Washington
Wisen
Wilson
Hines
Rairoad
Iria
Adamson
Dewan
Jewell
Railway Employes Department
American Federation of Labor
Aiiveers
Cikite
Railroad Administration
Tonssional Commission
SUA ioAs
Wen
Jdm
Merwo
Predict Note Will Favor Strike of Railway Shopmen
Detroit report shows a large expected vote in favor of a railway shopmen walkout. Auxiliary counts indicate around 2 thousand against 160 thousand ballots, with leaders predicting overwhelming support and potential nationwide disruption if action proceeds at the stand of brotherhoods convocation on September 8.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Samii
Wineersher
William Trobsen
Brotherhoods Convent
Melintenanes
Wny
Submarine Ik-6 Arrives at Port To Ship Crew
Ik-6, a U S Navy submarine, arrived in port for crew reassignment after overhaul. It will remain several days then proceed to New London and then toward Key West and Providence for a planned Atlantic coast cruise with stops at U S ports along the way. R-24, related vessel, was en route for recruiting duty and expected to arrive Thursday after Easter.
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K-6
W. Aldeard
U.S
United States
Wie
New Londons
Brant
Rome
Atlantic
Key Weat
Providse
VaLrinus United States
Wong the Cae
Sineve East Prijay
Sion
Typhus Suspect Quarantined Aboard Ship at Port
Passengers aboard the vessel Genoa to Naples were quarantined after a typhus suspect was identified. A 65 year old man remained aboard while authorities moved other passengers to cabins for at least 24 hours, as the ship faced checks and precautionary measures.
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Genoa
Naples
Adare
Rexuttert
Tiotfivai
Swanturne
Usbaats
Uiier Span Palin
Gham
St. Michael
Adares
Urges Government to Prepare for a Big Strike
A fragmentary Washington dispatch argues for government steps to ready for a nationwide strike by employees. The piece cites Sen Thomas of Colorado and references wage demands, transport systems, and looming labor action, noting uncertainty about timing and impact on operations.
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Washington
Ants
Reid
Senatary Thomas
Centocrai
Colorada
Lrateport Allett
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Cantiouch
Gibbons
Graph. CO
Puge Heo
Mineola Flying Field
Royal Mail Packet
Balifax
Lriday
Bond
Telegram Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Post Publishing Co
South Station
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Tyne
Dale Force
Comeyiuig
Bridgeport
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