Factory Walkouts Hit Ten More Bridgeport Shops
Ten additional Bridgeport factories saw walkouts as labor troubles spread to nineteen plants. Leaders said about 10,084 workers were sidelined, with various firms including Electric Cable, Cornwall Patterson, Holmes Edwards, and Wolverine Motor Works among those involved. A general committee formed to coordinate the drive for a 44 hour week and higher wages, with a Machinists Union official named as executive head.
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Bridgeport
Electric Cable Company
Cornwall- Patterson Company, Company
Holmes Edwards Company
Ceallenga Cutlery Company
Wolverine Motor Works
Br Hardware Company
Columbia Nut & Bolt
Columbia Phophony Company
Bryant Electric Company
Ira M. Graburn
State Federation of Labor
Sam Levit
Imploves
Cornwall-Patterson Company
Comite Wallast
Sielicera
Machinists’ Hall
Exilia
Weruek
Wiion Offeral
Stata
Tiet Andl
Chitisies
Post Publishing Co Circulation Notice
Public notice from the Post Publishing Co urges readers to ensure timely delivery and to contact the Circulation Department if newspapers are not received. Includes a telephone line for reporting delivery issues and duplications of standard print cadence.
House Votes for Sale of Surplus Food by Government
In Washington on July 9, after a long wrangle the House adopted a resolution from the war voting committees urging Secretary Baker to place surplus War Department food on sale without delay. The record cites a value around $126,000.
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House
Washington
House Knight
Baker
War Department
Auto MLS CHD DRIVER UNKNOWN
Elizabeth Piactic of 1344 Avenue died in Bridgeport after a child ran into a passing Ford. Dr. Arthur Serimseour, an eyewitness, said neither driver nor child appeared to see the danger. The driver’s identity is sought as a coroner’s inquest is planned.
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Elizabeth Piactic
Avenue
Bridgeport
Pitt
Arthur Serimseour
Serimseour
Ford
Crimgeout
German Government Granted Vote of Confidence
The German national assembly passed a confidence vote in the government by a large majority, rejecting a motion of confidence from the party of the Right by 243 to 53. The report notes the decisive support and the political context of the period.
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Wear
Associated Press
German National Assembly
Assembly
Primsly
Testify Cashier Ordered Juggling of Bank Accounts
Philadelphia July 29 A bank cashier Ralph T Moyer faced a magistrate as bookkeeper Walter O G testified the North Ponzf bank was about 2 144 000 short due to manipulated accounts. Examiners said deposits were fictitious and overdrafts altered while inspectors were present.
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Philadelphia
Ralph T. Moyer
North Ponzf Bank
Mayer
Pring Pil
Walter OG
Bani i
Aloyer
Moyer
Stratford Avenue Bridge Opens Today
Fall traffic of the Stratford avenue bridge begins this morning after the arches are opened for traffic. Workmen cleaned areas last night to ensure free movement while final parts, including machinery and comforts, are completed. The bridge has taken about five years to finish and no opening ceremony will be held yet.
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Trafic
Stratford Avenue
Bridge Commission
Clivard HK. Wilson
Charles Glackhorn
W. G. Lashar
W. Allen
Richard H. Murphy
Pies Cloutier
Tw Comfort Studuma
Ten Rescues by One Legged Beach Guard Heroine
A one legged guard at a Marita Maagt beach led ten dramatic rescues with four volunteers aiding in the perilous efforts. Amid strong currents a youth and several women were saved, with several individuals pulled from the water by guards and bystanders before the dawn. The efforts involved mothers, matrons, and local residents, and culminated in multiple saves including a boy who was kept afloat until help arrived.
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Marita Maagt
Walligu
Cis
Aierdy
Vance
Wilhan
Ad WinWoler
Booth
Trent
Jose Pi
Ogden Street
Vaggie Petandiy
Brutal Prison Brutality In French Camps Probed By Congress
New York July 29 witnesses testified before a congressional subcommittee on brutal treatment of American soldiers in French prison camps. Officers including General W. W. Hart and Major Frederick Smith Strong were named for harsh discipline. Col. T. Q. Donaldson led inquiry. officers denied systemic cruelty while acknowledging severe beatings and forced labor at Farm 2 and other states.
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France
Figh
Congression
AEF
Johnson
South Dako
Bland
Indiana
Governor's Island
Representative Flood
Virginia
Pris
Brather
W. W. Harts
Paris
Frederick Smith Strong
6Th Civision
Edger Grinstead
1H8th
Gd. J. 8
Maul
Trenter Smith
Co. Grinstead
Strong
Smith
Col. Donaldson
Smilii
Sargeant
Clarence J. Bull
Hell
Esa
Linse
Eben
Harevant
Phe Negin
Waekwieths
AP. Bermard Lip
Seven Children and Mother Die in Kimberly Home Tragedy
In Kimberly near Lee, seven children aged six to ten and their mother Mrs Youg Stravisar were found dead from burns or asphyxiation after coal dust had been sprinkled and the children bound to beds. Authorities say the mother, distraught over removal to the Athens County home, may have caused the deaths before authorities could intervene.
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Joansonvie
Athens County
Youg Stravisar
Kimberly
Lee
Soviet President Denounces Kun Then Shoots Self
Alexander Garbai, president of the Hungarian Soviet government, killed himself in Budapest’s assembly building after denouncing Bela Kun and Soviet leadership. He had lately opposed Kun, who led foreign affairs and war, amid tensions over the government’s course.
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Alexander Garbai
Geneva
Associated Press
Budapestater
Bela Kun
Manish Naehriten
M. Garbai Ai Cently
Apri
Premiec
Cmniunist
U S Attorney Drops Prosecution Against Ice Trust
Hartford July 29 An announcement by the U S attorney states there is not enough evidence to prosecute wholesale iron dealers in the state. Testimony cited federal statutes to show lack of grounds for U S court action. Investigations followed large price increases this summer and suggested supply was controlled by a single corporation.
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Hartford
Conn
Tada
Dol F
New Have Hartford
United Mas
Local Democrats Plan Complete House Cleaning
The Suquoyah society of Hikigepord treumerats aims to organize a major party overhaul with a new slate of candidates. A committee will oversee party organization under the executive committee, with an open meeting night and August 10 entertainment planned. new safety officers and membership drives are also outlined, signaling a broader refresh of local Democratic leadership.
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Suquoyah Society
Hikigepord
Treumerats
Neiaty
Aigensaler
Goodlestead
Abel Wa
Ure Garty
Siery
President Urges Ratification of the French Pact
President Wilson sent a message to the Senate urging ratification of the French pact and promising temporary aid to France to counter German aggression. He noted Britain’s similar obligation and argued the pact fulfills a broader emergency defense. The message, delivered by messenger, drew Republican criticism over timing and the League of Nations discussion continued. Invitations were issued to several senators to White House sessions to discuss ratification and reservations.
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White House
Washington
Spe
France
Germany
Senate
Wilson
Ilague
Great Britain
United States
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League of
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Delorais
Cane
Gay
Tremoorai
Luu
Senacuc Nessus
Uean
Alinnesata
Dillingham
New
Urding
Ohio
Fernald
Maine
Leawoot
Wisconsin
New and Watson
Indiana
Keyes
Wilson Treaty Submission Forces Senate Debate
The article notes President Wilson’s request to the Senate in connection with the protective treaty between France and the United States, with discussion and commentary starting on Page 18.
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Wilson Merege
Senate
France
United States
Senate to Open session on Colombian treaty Monday
Senate records show plans to consider a 28 million dollar Colombian treaty in open session next Monday. Amid disjointed notes a vote on a Panama link was defeated 12 to 2, with other names and events sporadically mentioned.
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Cdi
City’s Entire Police Force on Duty in Negro Quarter
Chicago amid fresh outbreaks as city troops hold armories. Death toll rose to 27 with blacks and whites among the dead. hundreds wounded as mobs clash on south and north sides. Police fire into crowds, several incidents reported with vehicles and rioters attacking officers. Continuous unrest described as one of the day’s most serious riots with police restrained.
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Negro Quarter
Chicago
Thirty Eighth Street
Waeth
Black Belt
Narch
Sde
Negro Halls
Mospics
Jnezto
Ue Pallee
Uwenepgta
Aniviter Nero
Repaaters
Bare Khee Street
Verve
Cook County
Austria Granted Seven Day Reprieve
Paris reports that Austria receives a seven day reprieve for review. The decision was made by the supreme economic authority today, with August slated as the submission date for terms and conditions under consideration.
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Austria
Paris
Associated Press
Theustria
Econnei
Dissenters' conference adjourns in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania conference of former Washington party supporters adjourned after a heated meeting over the plan to form an organization to elect Republican National delegates next year. The group split on a declaration of purpose, with Magistrate Robert Carson and others opposing it as a “declaration of war” against party members who disagreed.
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Harrisburg
Washington
Pennsylvania
Chaimran GA
Nevin Detrich
Robert Carson
Ub Philadelpha
Carson
W. P. Doland
Scranton
Othe
Wife Injures Man in Struggle to Save Husband
Mrs. Jean One wrestled a weapon from her husband Thomas Gourley as he attempted suicide after an influenza illness. She was cut on the hand while both were taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment. The man is under police care and mental distress is noted.
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Masie Matron
Cagenrp
Miausleved
Fratul
Wook
Ubin Te Pruerei
Merde Mure Et
Parton Wits
Phebt
Lees
Jean
Thomas Goerley
Suishir
Tomer Tins
Sethe
Hunt
Bridgeport
Gourley
Momialus
Commission to Interpret the Treaty Appointed
A commission of five members is formed to interpret the German female treaty. Five red powers appoint a panel to coordinate and interpret the treaty. Auto thieves are cited amid reports of non support charges. Detective Holbrook will arraign Harris Chane at the city court this afternoon.
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Holbrook
Haris Chane
Lirwad
Lia
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Ad Keeps Readers Close
Advertisement urges readers not to abandon town for the season and offers The Standard Telegram to be mailed to a vacation home. It promotes a daily subscription rate of 50 cents per month by mail.
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