Striking Corset Workers Reject Warner Plan
A conference with Warner officials failed to yield the closed shop or 44 hour week. The corset workers committee urged rejection of Warner’s offer, vowing a general strike if demands for closed shop, 44 hour week, and wage increases are not met. International union leaders backed local workers, with pickets planned and meetings held at Eagles hall.
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de Ver H. Warner
Hall
Warner
Warner Company
Abe
Manufacturers’ ‘Association
Ira
International Union
Lady Garment Workers
International
Fannin ‘Kohn
Benjamin Schlesinger
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Jocateorset
Kohn
United States
Warner Em- Fes
Eeems
Wired
Addlsident Kohn
Alfredo ‘la Porta
I . Cutters
Crown-Batcheller Company
Mr. Kiernan
Fannie G. Pepper
Gorset Workers' Union
Danbury ‘Corset
New Haven
Norwalk
Warner's Company
Crown. Batchelier
la Resista
Workers’ Committee
Corset Workers’ Union
Warner Building
Eagles’ Hal
Irish Republic Flag to Fly from City Hall
City hall will raise two new flags next Monday, including the white and gold banner of the Irish Republic, recognized by the common council. Major Wilson promised the education hive committee for the Friends of Irish Freedom in Bridgeport that the new flag will fly beside the stars and stripes during the campaign. It will be the first time the new flag flies officially in Bloodport.
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Newt Irish Repubiic
Major Wileson
Friends of Irish Freedom
Bridgeport
Blodseport
Lake Torpedo Boat strike threatens broader wage walkout
About 700 union machinists at Lake Torpedo Boat threaten to strike if non union workers are hired to replace leaders who quit over wage demands of 1.16 per hour. Iron workers join sympathy walkout with reports of rain keeping many at home. Union officials say the stoppage may prompt a closed shop and a 40 hour week, with demands mirroring Warner Brothers wage battles.
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
The
Lake Company
P. E. Writh
Th. Lake
Nail
Broad’ Street
Warner Brothers Company
Iron’ Workers
Mr. Brill
Brill
Wilson Raises Wheat Guarantee to $2.30
President Wilson signed an executive order boosting the 1919 wheat crop guarantee to 2.30 per bushel at Galveston and New Orleans. A presidential proclamation was issued to curb foreign trade and prevent undue increases in wartime wheat prices, limiting imports and exports after July 1 under Wheat Administrator Julius H. Barnes.
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Washington
Wilsom
Galveston
New Orleans
United States
Julius H. Barnes
Army officer killed in fall from burning plane
Los Angeles July 16 Lieu tenant Charles G. Maury of Fowler Indiana an army aviator from Rockwell Field San Diego was killed here today when his airplane caught fire at a height of 900 feet and fell into a tail spin.
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Los Angeles
Charles G. Maury
Fowler
Ind
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Commons Balks At Ordering Carson Tries Ulster Debate
London July 16 The Commons defeated J R Clynes motion for a full Irish question debate after Attorney General Hewitt said no action was possible against Carson for his Ulster Day speech. Andrew Bonar Law pledged government response if contrary evidence emerged. Debate was intense with Aubrey Herbert branding Carson’s loyalty as that of a Shylock. Clynes secured adjournment to press government’s intentions while questions on Belfast speeches and hunger for equality before law dominated.
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Robert Whiles Ritchie
London
Edward Carsony
House of Commons
J. R. Clynes
Ulster
Clynes
Gordon Héwitt
4Ryrin
Andrew Ceau. Lew
Sir Edward
Col
Aubrey Herbert
Wilster
Rebbers
Mlanigh
A. Volel
J. RB. Clynes
Carson
Cargon
Cecil
Lord Robert
Ireland
Perlin
Lakes
Jdyw
Ee Crown
Bonar
Organize State Jitney Men Advance New Ordinances
The Junior Park City Bus association proposed organizing jitney drivers statewide and named a three person committee led by President J B Swartz to start the work. The aim is a unified front before the legislature and shared expenses among all drivers. The group will recruit every jitney driver in the city and supports a new, flexible ordinance with strict rules on smoking and fare collection while in motion. The association plans to seek revisions if needed and will cooperate with police commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Park City Bus Association
Park City Bus Association
J. B. Swartz
Ecity
Swartz
No Dissention In Police Ranks, Board President Claims
Police Commissioner John C. Stanley said there is no dissension in the police department and that recent officer transfers were not driven by political influence. He announced planned regular shifts every three to six months to improve department familiarity and efficiency, and warned of penalties for rule violations.
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John C. Stanley
George Benedetti
Peter Hell
Moving Picture
Detective Bureau
Janes Ramsey
Benedetti
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Beneditti
Pledges Help for Americanization Effort by Hungarian Societies
Representatives of more than a dozen Hungarian societies pledged to advance Americanization work. Justice Wheeler outlined aims to teach English and government basics to foreigners who wish to become Americans, especially those born abroad. He urged societies to form committees, survey Hungarian speakers, and report in September to plan classes for both men and women.
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Wheeler
Justice Wheeler
A. Ludman
IF. Chernitsky
Rabbi Schoenbraum
Whitlock Coming Home Selent On Itialn Post
Brussels July 16 The Associated Press reports Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium may be named ambassador to Italy to replace Thomas Nelson Page He plans to return to the United States in July seeking rest after wartime service Officials at the legation say reports of his promotion are unofficial
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Brussels
Associated Press
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Italy
Thomas Nelson Page
United States
Whitlock
Legation
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Without Arrangements
The Standard Telegram urges readers not to depart for summer vacations without arranging home delivery. It notes a daily subscription rate by mail of 50 cents a month and promotes continued access during absence.
Wets retain Bailey in fight on prohibition
Chicago reports Joseph W Bailey of Washington a former US senator as chief counsel to oppose the prohibition constitutional amendment and to threaten action against legislators who ratified it. In Washington conservatives warn against radical limits while Palmer says enforcement is effective nationwide and Wheeler urges stricter measures at a Senate hearing. Pittsburgh notes beer sales over 0.5% alcohol will violate the war time act.
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Chicago
Joseph W. Bailey
Washington
United States
O Western
Bailey
Rhode Island
James Arthur Seavey
Association
Attorney “General
Supreme Court
Senate
Morgan
Oklahoma
Judiciary
Palmer
Department of
Department
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Senate Judiciary
Samuel Untermeyer
Wheeler
Friends of Prohibition
Seotmittee
Republican Leaders Move Daylight Repeal as Partisan Issue
Washington July 16 Republican Leaders in the House backed by Senate party chiefs moved to repass the agriculture appropriation bill with a daylight saving repeal rider despite the President's veto The daylight saving law provisions empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix time zones would stay in the bill Chairman Hisgen reintroduced the ag bill and Republican leaders expect some Democratic support to pass the measure against Wilson's objections and with a party line push
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Washington
House
Senate
Hisugen
House Agriculture Committee
Wilson
Yanks cited for Berlin services in German mission
Seven American soldiers serving with the American mission in Berlin have been recommended for distinguished service or cited by higher authorities. Major Coffey of the Engineer Transportation office cites Corporal Edward Matimore Private Barton Sergeant H. A. Gilman Private Ww. Grakitaw Private Frank N. Kent and Private D. Keller for aiding officers couriers and allied troops in Berlin under fire to transport food and supplies through dangerous streets and hostile mobs while maintaining routes and safety.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Coffiley
Engineer Transportation Office
Bertin
Edward Matimore
Barton
Infantry
Mek
H. AJ Gilman
Quartermaster Corps
Ww. Grakitaw
Cavalry
Frank N. Kent
Keller
Coffles
Germany
Lin Street
Seaplane Outing for Bridgeport Manufacturers
Bridgeport manufacturers to take seaplane trips during the annual Manufacturers' Association outing at Momauguin. Naval Lt McCullough, NC-1 pilot, will arrive early and greet guests. Over 250 members attend. departure at city hall, cars to Momauguin for dinner and seaplane demonstrations.
Hungarian Red Crisis in Hungarian Soviet Unrest
July 18 report cites a crisis in the Hungarian Soviet with General Boehm imprisoned and health rest rumors. Strumfeld reportedly fled while Bela Kun faces unconfirmed allied conference invitations and possible escape from Hungary, though claims of departure remain disputed.
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Rena
Associated Press
Boehm
Strumfeld
Comand
Bela Kun
Goviat
Hungary
Steps to Repeal Tax on Soft Drinks in House
Washington July 16 Republican leaders of the House voted to repeal the ten percent tax on soda water and ice cream. The steering committee sent the measure to Ways and Means to draft repeal. They expect action within a month while also debating post office investigations and prioritizing two appropriations bills.
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Washington
House
Republican Steering Committee
Ways and Means
Post Office Department
Commidee
Conference Fails To Settle Strike On New York Waterfront
In New York on July 16 the United States Shipping Board halted attempts to operate ships under its control until a settlement with striking seamen firemen and engineers is reached. About 400 vessels were reportedly idle while talks with the American Steamship Association continued. Police guarded the waterfront as strikers reinforced pickets and crews of six ships were recruited to move Munich cattle and railway cars to France under a Franco American contract.
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New York
American Steam ‘Ship’ Association
United States Shipping Board
Shipping | Board
Steamship Association
Washington
Munich
Frante
Americat
Ments
Norfolk
Boston Elevated workers strike after 4 am vote
Boston July 16 Members of the Boston Cammon's union will strike the Boston Elevated Railway at 4 o'clock tomorrow morning following a strike vote. Officials urged delay but were shouted down. leaders say the action could paralyze Metropolitan district transit. The dispute, before the War Labor Board since June 19, concerns an eight hour day and 12.5 cents per hour and a board decision is expected August 2.
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Boston
Boston Cammon’s Union
Francis J.W. Ford
James H. Va‘hey
Henry B. Endicott
Matthew Higgins
War Labor Board
Samuel L. Powers
Board of
Public Trustees
Boston Elevated
William Howard Taft
Murray Bay
Quebec
Spanish cabinet resigns after short term in Madrid
The Spanish cabinet led by Antonio Maura, formed on April 15, has resigned, according to a Reuters dispatch from Madrid. American Legion to host a big summer dance at Lordship Manor Friday night, rescheduled from earlier notice.
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London
Antonio Maura
Reuter
Madrid
American Legion
Lordship Manor
Wilson Will Try Direct Talks On Treaty With Republicans
Washington July 16 President Wilson intensifies efforts to win Republican support for the League of Nations and Shantung settlement. He will personally seek meetings with senators, inviting them to discuss the treaty after earlier offers to consult with the foreign relations committee went unaccepted. White House letters were mailed to congressmen, signaling a shift to direct persuasion to secure ratification.
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Washington
Wilson
Payi
White House
Csult
Tomor
League Ltd Nations
Senate
Tkwad
National Guard Reorganized On Prewar Basis
Washington July 16 plans for the reorganization of the National Guard on the pre war basis were approved today by Major General Jesse Baker chief of the bureau of military affairs. The plan sets forty segments and eighteen infantry regiments six regiments and nineteen squadrons of cavalry ten regiments twenty battalions of artillery with engineers sanitary and signal units and a maximum strength of 440200 men. State allotments show New York largest with six field regiments and coast artillery then Pennsylvania with four infantry regiments and other units. Connecticut two battalions and six companies of artillery plus cavalry and engineers are listed along with Delaware New Jersey and others in detailed assignments.
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Washington
National Guard
de Baker
Jesse Melchief
Bureau of Militairs
Tra
Sanitar Signal Corps
York
Coast Artillery
Pennsylvania
Texas
Field Artillery
Connecticut
Delaware
New Jersey
Ore Field Hooomnpeny
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Long
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SR E
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Calhi
Aubrey Herbert Flays
BOARD
Hungarian Society
Selent
Friends of
Prohibition
Banner
Pittsburgh
Eastern
Alstrict
R. L. Crawford
Crawford
W.H. 8. Thompson
Ovez
YANKS
Lieut. McCurlough
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U. S. Shipping Board
Coast Wise Companies
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