Corset Workers Urged to Spurn Warner's Offer
Corset workers face arbitration as talks stall and a citywide strike pressure continues. Rosenberg asserts victory, claiming employers on the run and mass walkouts shocking manufacturers who promise to reopen shops midweek. Maud Foley, international organizer, spoke at a Cleveland garment workers’ meeting urging solidarity and warning against returning to “slave pen” conditions.
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Bridgeport
Enburn
Eliesenberg
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Rosenbers
Maud Foley
Maud
Bank short with $900000 at North Penn Bank
Harrisburg Pa July 21 The North Penn Bank of Philadelphia closed by the state banking department last Friday due to a $900000 shortage. Cashier Ralph T Moyer was ordered arrested by Banking Commissioner John B Fischer who said Moyer confessed to falsifying books by substituting loose leaves in ledgers when examiners arrived.
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North Penn Bank
Philadelphia
State Banking Department
Wisound
Ralph T.“Moyer
John
Fischer
James W. ‘MacBurney
Moyer
MacBurney
German strike leads to closure of undertakers and services
Berlin July 20 strike leaders issue supplementary regulations for the general strike set for July 21. They prescribe cessation of daily activities including domestic servants and provide for the closing of entertainment venues and restaurants as part of the protest.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Wet Weather Drops Rain On New York Resorts
Rescue managers fear ongoing storms will ruin summer business at Coney Island and other attractions. New York reports $3,006,000 in estimated losses as 6.6 inches of rain fall since last Tuesday. Forecasters expect more rain with brief sun breaks. a Newark bricklayer killed himself after rains kept him idle for a week, fearing a longer layoff.
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New York
Coney Island
Rai
Newark
Jim
Weel
St. Swithin
Yost Typewriter Company Employees Demand 44-Hour Week
Workers at the Yost Typewriter Company adopt demands for a 44 hour week replacing 48, seek equal pay for women doing men's work, and overtime time and a half. They state the factory officials will close at 5 o'clock and will meet at the Machinists' Hall to hear the committee's report.
Chamber of Commerce to study recreation space needs
At a recent meeting Vincent was empowered to appoint a member from each voting district to assess the need for increased playground space and to draft a report on available district space. The plan includes seeking partners from the Community Service Commission to provide storytellers and play leaders at playgrounds.
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Chamber ‘of ‘Commerce
Vincent
Community Service Commission
Steel workers in Youngstown vote on general strike
Twenty eight thousand of thirty thousand steel workers in the Youngstown district affiliated with the American Federation of Labor voted on a general strike. Union officials say a great majority favor striking for recognition in all plants. Brickley to coach Fordham next season.
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Youngstown
American Federation of Labor
Wien
Irish Fund Drive Sets First Day Subscriptions
Five thousand dollars was subscribed on opening day of the Irish Fund Drive. The effort aims to raise totals through tag day Saturday with 12 city divisions led by 12 generals and organized workers. Pastors mobilize volunteers. each worker to stay in assigned sections with headquarters for supplies. Tag day planned for Stratford and Fairfield as well.
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Fromi
Willian
Ikvbere
Smat
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Une
Strafield
Charles Deas
Stratford
Wairfield
Four Shot in Norfolk Race Riots Clamor Aids Police
Violence erupted in Norfolk Virginia during homecoming festivities as four people including a detective were shot in the Negro sections. Police reserves and a detachment of armed sailors from the naval base were called out to quell the disturbance.
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Norfolk
Naval Base
German Troops Fire On Independent Socialists
In Berlin on July 21 independent socialists gathered in the Lustgarten at 2 PM. Troops fired into the air and then into the crowd, wounding two men and a woman. The crowd dispersed and order was later restored despite sensational reports.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Lustgarten
Great debate on League of Nations in progress
A vital issue unfolds as Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock and Senator Medill McCormick headline the debate for and against the League of Nations. The paper promises full coverage as the exchange runs through the end of the week, starting on page 8.
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League of Nations
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Medill McCormick
Two Betrayers in Hindenburg Plot Exposed
A long Associated Press report from Washington describes a German vendetta against traitors and the betrayal of plans by American spies in France. It notes that several former German officers surrendered to American forces while others suspected of collaboration formed a group seeking justice, with careful protection for informers during transfers and talks of moving prisoners to isolated posts before potential escape.
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Maclean objects to ex-kaiser trial in London
London July 21 Sir Donald MacLean opposed the trial of the ex-kaiser in London at the second reading of the peace bill. He warned that the people do not desire a Roman triumph and that Wilhelm should not receive a martyrdon halo. J B Clynes urged Germany's quick admission to the League of Nations.
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Donald Maclean
London
Donald
Wilhelm
J. B Clynés
Germany
League of Nations
Cashier Admits Bank Shortage in Philadelphia
Harrisburg Pa July 21 Commissioner of Banking John Fisher announced that Ralph T. Moyer cashier of the North Penn Bank Philadelphia admitted to receiver James McBurney that there was a 900000 shortage. Moyer's arrest was ordered. A Dodge roadster owned by Richard Lombard was stolen from in front of Lombard's cafe at 980 Railroad avenues late that night.
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Hiarrisburg
John
A. Dodge
Richard Lombard
Lombard
Railroad Avanus
Washington race clashes leave four dead and ten injured
In Washington on July 21 nights of violence between whites and blacks left four dead, ten injured, and reports of greater casualties. Police and guardsmen battled shooters from streets and houses as detectives were wounded and a teen suspect was captured.
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Washington
Arcity
Woma
English Reserves Quell Luton Riots After Town Hall Fire
Luton England experienced rioting Saturday night ending with the burning of the town hall. English reserves and 21 military forces restored order.
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WRECK
Luton
England
Lodge Submits Wilsons Plea In Senate Debate
In Washington on July 21 the Senate considered the League of Nations covenant and a German reparation bill. Lodge and other Republicans argued the committee lacked power to assent before ratification, and the vote on postponement occurred. Senator Knox urged declaring neither President nor Senate could enforce treaty provisions while pending. Democrats Pomerene and Harrison urged quick acceptance, citing national responsibility to the world. Shantung settlement also surfaced with opposition denials by Lodge and Bordah amid charges of misrepresentation.
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Nateavas
Germains
Howr
Lodge
Thanty
Knox
Pennsylvania
League of Nations
Senate
Pomerene
Harrison
Wilson
Wlliams
Mississippi
Senadlor Lodge
Bordh
Idaho
Commons Passes Second Reading of the Treaty
GONDON July 21 The House of Commons tonight unanimously passed the second reading of the peace treaty. The treaty bill went through the committee of the whole without amendment. When the third reading was moved Joseph Devlity demanded its rejection as a test against the premier's reference to Traland.
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Gondon
Flouse ofCompans
Joseph Devlity
House Adopts Drastic Dry Bill and Personal Stock Clash
Washington July 21 The House adopted the prohibition enforcement Bill with drastic provisions section by section while protecting a man's right to store liquor at home for personal use. Debate centered on bonds for violators and the window for possession limits as set by the State Department proclamation January 16, 1920. Representative Rubey sought a broader bar on wine cellars stockpiles but his amendment failed.
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Washington
Gard
Ohio
Volsteat
Judiciary Committee
House
State Department
Rubey
Missouri
Dirigible catastrophe shocks Chicago crowd
A large airship on a test flight burst into flames and crashed through the Trust and Savings Bank roof in Chicago. Ten people were killed and five injured, mostly bank employees, as gasoline tanks exploded and workers were overcome by heat and debris. Parachutes saved four occupants, two landed safely, others perished. Cause undetermined with theories ranging from motor spark to sun expansion.
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Financial District
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Wilson in Weak Condition Amid Dysentery
President Wilson grew weaker with acute dysentery after a day of pain and discomfort. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his physician, ordered him to stay in bed until full recovery and canceled all appointments for the day, raising doubt about his western trip and upcoming Senate talks.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
West
Capitol
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Tumulty
Potomac
Grayson
Machine Shop Workers at Graphophone Plant Seek 44 Hour Week
Machine shop workers at the Columbia Graphophone company plan a meeting tonight at 1087 Broad Street to press for a 44 hour work week and higher wages. The strike involved about 390 workers in East and West End plants, led by record pressers who formed a separate union.
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Columbia Grapho~ Phone Company
Machinists’ Hall
Broad Street
East
West End
American Federation of Labor
Ars
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Travel Notice
Do not leave town this summer without arranging for The Standard Telegram to follow you to your vacation home. Daily subscription rate by mail is 50 cents a month.
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