Strikes Persist as Brass Co. Walkout Continues
Ansonia reports 4000 American Brass workers rejecting return-to-work terms despite mayor Mead's mediation. Proposed wage and working conditions shifts include ten hours pay for eight, 60 cents minimum, hot baths rejected, and a shop committee. Water, sinks, boots, and gloves to be provided.Radicals seen as minority. In Waterloo, about 3000 workers from four plants walk out demanding fair treatment and freedom to meet publicly. police interference sought to be barred.
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Ansonia
American Brass Company Tonight
Mead
Mivor Mead
American Brass Company
Sat
American Brass. Co
Jearning
Government Telegram Rates Extended For Up To Six Months
The House tentatively adopted an amendment extending government fixed telegraph rates for a reasonable period not exceeding six months. Representative Merritt Connecticut offered the measure which was approved without a recorded vote. The House bill also differs from the Senate by repealing the original wire fee at the end of the calendar month the act is approved or immediately as the Senate provides.
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House
Merritt
Connecticut
Senate
Fail from Train Fatal and Rescue in Rail Yard
A rail yard incident left Ed Mund Burke legless and missing a hand after a freight passage. A trainman flagged the fast express in time to prevent a crush, Burke aged 26, drunk and unable to recall the fall, was sent to St Vincent's hospital. he has no home and two sisters in Skowhegan Me. Another man, Irving Fish, 26 of King Street, died at Bridgeport hospital after being recovered from the tracks following a late night incident with a locomotive. external injuries were minimal and cause of death listed as internal injuries.
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Federal Express
Edmund Burke
Burke
St Vincent's Hospital
Flaggins
Skowhogan
Irving Fish
King Street
Uth End
Bridgeport
Plans to carry out Americanization law outlined
Hartford June 18 Charles D Hine secretary of the state board of education outlined plans to implement the Americanization law of 1918 starting July 1 He is preparing communications to test cooperation from local authorities and notes a $50 000 appropriation will be used to best advantage Some towns estimate needing 1500 to carry out Americanization work
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Hartford
Charles D. Hine
State Board of Education
Hine
Tomlinson Dies After Apoplexy At Home In New Haven
J Munson Tomlinson longtime railroad executive connected with Ark and New Haven lines dies at his Noonan Street home from apoplectic shock aged 59 survived by widow and two daughters. Also Dupont of New York University grants the degree of Doctor of Commercial Service to Thomas Cateman Dupont.
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J. Munson Tomlinson
Newark
New Haven
Lartford Raikfoad Company
Veterans Agree to July Fourth Parade Plan
Groaning veterans finally back the idea of a short, equipment free parade on July 4 as part of Service Recognition Week. Major Adams chairs a military committee while civilians join, with Lynn Wilson rallying support and Gen. J. F. Hurlbute to address June 27. Community groups and Salvation Army performers ready to help, as clubs and lodges plan auxiliary events across Bridgenort.
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Lynn Wilson
Times-Warmer
Wilson
Adams
Frederick F. Adams
Lavery
Home Guard
Worcester
J. F. Hurlbute
Mass
Amercan Legion
Frank Burney
Poli’s Theatre
Bridgenort
Boste
New York
Civilife
Nellie Murray
Sopsah
Chamas Beary
Debbie Gore
George McDonough
BM Toomey
Frank Barney
Pols
Alvin C. Breuled
Tenderra
Peldal
Prchestra
Mr. Breval
Salvation Army
Quaniette
George Th. Eames
Doom of Liquor Forecast as Senate Refuses Exemptions
The Senate voted 55 to 11 to table Senator Phelan’s proposal to apply war time prohibition only to distilled spirits, effectively ending efforts to exempt beer and wine. Supporters and opponents noted limited discussion as the measure failed to advance. Senator McLean briefly opposed the motion but reversed due to a pair.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Phelan
California
Calder
Edge
France
Knox
LaFollette
Wadsworth
King
Reed
Thomas
Williams
McLean
Connecticut
Post Office to Redeem 3 Cent Stamps and More
Postmaster Charles F. Greene announced that all two cent postcards and three cent stamped envelopes will be redeemed at full value after July 1 when the one cent rate drops. Envelopes and cards spoiled will be reimbursed per rules, with redemption closing August 1. The post office will issue permits for advertising cards and provide pre-cancelled stamps for parcel post. The tree-rall in county to publishers remains unchanged. The Bartenders International League Local 256 plans to resume trades as prohibition shifts, with meetings to discuss the liquor business and prospects for lifting the ban after President Wilson’s Europe trip.
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Charles F. Greene
Greene
Bartenders’ International League
David 2. Miller
Miller
Unien
Wilson
Europe
Boy Scouts Plan Bonfire Night Signups in Bridgeport
Bridgeport merchants back a Boy Scouts of America bonfire to mark the German terms signing night. Volunteers will collect wood cardboard crates and broken barrels by truck with merchants urged to call Barnum 2828. Bonfire set at Beardsley Park Jack-out or Seaside Park race track.
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Bridgeport
Boy Scouts of America
Scoulmasters’ Association
Barnum
Beardsley Park
Seaside Park
Boys Imperil Trains by Obstructing Tracks
A gang of mischievous boys on railroad property along Housatonic Avenue between Randal and Lindley Streets were rounded up by railroad police and local officers. Five were arrested with others expected to follow. one boy reportedly struck an engineer and several placed a heavy curb in a switch, endangering trains.
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Housatonic Avenue
Randal and
Lindley Streets
Iit
Cable links with Germany partly resumed under Brussels pact
Washington reports the war trade board has ordered cable firms and censors to transmit messages about supplies to Germany under the Brussels agreement when not objectionable. In Madrid King Alfonso XIII remains confined to his room by his doctors orders, showing slight indisposition.
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Washington
Germany
War Trade
Ing Alfonso TL
Madrid
Alfonso
Pneumonia Control Seen Within Reach
Surgeon General W. W. Ireland told the Senate military committee that pneumonia control is in sight and most communicable diseases have been brought under control through rapid wartime progress. He urged funding for the War Department research at Walter Reed Hospital, noting an eventual expenditure of 510,000,000.
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Washington
W. W. Ireland
Senate Military Committee
War Departments
Walter Read
Pupils Strike to Demand Reinstatement in Greenwich
Greenwich June 18 pupils at Hamilton Avenue School walked out to press the School Board to reinstate John J Fry former principal dismissed over his wife alleged activities in education Parents petitioned the board but were told the incident was closed and no reversal planned
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Greenwich
John J. Fry
Hamilton Avenue
Punils
House Votes to Repeal Daylight Saving Law
Washington June 1 The House approved further consideration of a repeal measure by 279 to 96 after a two hour debate. Law supporters failed to block taking up repeal while clocks would be turned back in October. An amendment to make repeal take effect immediately was rejected 204 to 1.
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Washington
House
Senate
de Bate
Clouse
Bland
Indiana
Croker Foy Feud Ends With Public Bar Fight in Park
Greenwich special reports Richard Croker Jr and Patrick Foy clashed in Overlook Park Port Chester. After a lengthy brawl witnessed by residents the pair agreed Croker would pay a judgment owed to Foy. A Connecticut yard and a Greenwich attorney prompted the duel as a court dispute spilled into a street confrontation.
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Croker
Foy
Port Chester
New York
House of
Overlook Jpark
Chester
Toy
Overlook Park
State Line
Connecticut
Buseh
Aerial Freight Line Connects Brussels and Paris
June 18 report notes a new Brussels Paris air cargo service by joint companies. A sample consignment of about 800 pounds of live lobsters arrived at the airdrome near Paris in good condition, illustrating the unusual freight now moved between the two cities.
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Brussels
Paris
Hera
Revenue agent and associate arrested in tax fraud scheme
New York reports Morris Rosenblum an internal revenue inspector and Mork Bach head of Sterling Accounting Audit were arrested for allegedly plotting to defraud the government of income from Coastwise Warehouse. Complainants say a bribe was paid and further arrests sought. A separate fire alarm at John Street livery stable extinguished quickly.
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New York
Morris Rosenblum
Internal Revenue
Mork. Bach
Sterling Accounting Audit Company
Coastwise Warehouse Corporation
United Sates
Rachmil
I’. A. Page
Rosenblum
Page
Engine Company J
ELC
Aillans
John Street
German Cabinet Debates Treaty Delay Amid Conference
Weimar June 18 cabinet debates terms of Allied peace treaty awaiting result of south German premiers conference. No decision announced as finance and political quarrels shape paths to signature with Erzberger and Brackdorff Rantzau easing tensions.
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Weimar
Thursda
Clemenceaiys
Versailles
Frankfurter Zeitung
Clermany
Mathias Erzberger
Count von Brackdorff Rantzau
Germany
Rantzau
Erzberger
Erzberger Artegore
Henry Ford Flag of Unity Described in Libel Suit
Henry Ford’s flag of unity described in court as the subject of his libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. Ford opposes flags of nations as obsolete and urges a symbol of universal brotherhood, fraternity and peace tied to industry. Illustration credits mention Irving Bacon and Motor Company advertising executives Dewn Marquis and Brawnell.
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Mount Clemons
Mid
Henry Ford
Henryord
Chicago Daily Tribune
Ford
Irving Bacon
Cestifci
Dewn Marquis
Brawnell
Universal Brotherhood
Labor Clash Over Initiative and Referendum At AFL Meet
Atlantic City June 1 delegates at the reconstruction convention of the American Federation of Labor clashed over a proposal for initiative and referendum in organized labor. A rail call on the measure drew only 35 of about 406 delegates, signaling strong radical opposition and broader tensions within the labor movement.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Radietis
Indor
Burleson
Wilson
P. Prey
Resolutions Committee
Jis
Beto Congress
Inj
Immigration and Customs
Militare
Connecticut State Ice Probe Near Hartford
In reply to inquiries about action on the so called wine and beer issue Connecticut authorities and U S officials discuss possible steps. Attorney John Crosby states he will investigate the situation thoroughly and consider all information before acting. No formal plan has been made yet. Modify Prohibition Washington June 18 The House judiciary committee votes to consider a proposal to authorize the President by proclamation to modify the war time prohibition law as it relates to beer and light wines.
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Ebert
Germany
Ciurtion
Philip Scheidemann
Peace Commission
Memenceau
Versailles
Vorwaerts
Cheidemann
Parr
Hartford
John
Crosby
Connecticut
Washington
Mouse Judiciary Committee
Representative Gard
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