Bridgeport Voters Back Daylight Saving Push
Bridgeport chamber leaders report overwhelming local support for daylight saving and urge the mayor and aldermen to enact an ordinance. A 10,000-strong petition from factory workers backs the plan, with praise for healthier living and better morals, as New England cities move to similar actions.
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Hincks
William K. Burnham
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Exetern
New York
Wilson
New York Board of Aldermen
T‘omiferce
Providence
Worcester
Ffburg
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Ngethrensgi
New Tengland
Sausages and wheats vanish from Bridgeport menu
Bridgeport sausage makers walk out in a full strike by Local 333 Amalgamated Meat Cutters after firms Cudahy Morris and McNamara refuse to grant wage scale increases. About forty strikers, with 20 at Cudahy and others at McNamara and Morris, seek union recognition. Peter Hran in Stratford granted demands after presenting them a month earlier.
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Peter Hran Company
Stratford Avenue
Cudahy
McNamara
Morris Company
Mutiny Charge After British Schooner Deaths
Four survivors from the British schooner Onato, rescued near shore, allege mutiny aboard the vessel. Captain James irussia and mate Ernest were killed by cargo fall as the schooner drifted from Newfoundland. Captain Dantel A. Sullivan of the steamship Airkel Vane reports all four men were jailed at Gloucester Immigration station and to be sent to a British prison, amid conflicting accounts of a deck fight and suspected mutinous remarks.
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Philadelphia
Onato
Airkel Vaneail
Newfoundland
James Irussia
Ernest
Dantel A. Sullivan
Ivkel
Gloucester
Sulivan den Do
Hally
Lttie Cran
Douglas ‘Sichol
Romaxs Molten
Loerenva Ash
Vrivmard
Director Opposes Wheat Price Guarantee Proposal
A Chicago Board of Trade meeting heard directors protest a plan to extend the wheat crop price guarantee. The announcement, amid formal protest chatter, references allegations of propaganda and political influence over pricing policies.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Bridgeport mayor cites $100000 spent on Grand Street bridge project
Mayor Wilson told a Republican rally that about $100000 was spent to rip out work on the Grand Street Bridge after the Devon Tompkins contract was canceled. He claimed a court ruling may reverse a $260000 judgment, and he defended actions as disclosed in his annual message. He touted cattle herd profits, planned Sleeplechase Island development, and street paving gains under eight years of Republican rule.
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Arrand Street
Devon-Tomphkins Company
Wileen
Republican Club
Republican Party
Bridgeport
Davor Tompkins Company
Dts Contrfct
Mayer Wisonsmild
Cits
Wold
Tie
Wilson
Girand Street
Iath
Yaya Bridgeport
Island
Sleeplechase
Agas
Antivites
Health and Charities
Bridgeon
Arthur Brew W
Boy, 6, Fatally Hurt by Auto in Peabody Street Crash
Edwarths Larkups, 6, was fatally injured when a car driven by Lester Volt of 647 Taewls street struck him on Peagrapnock Street at 4:80 yesterday afternoon. Volt was held for trial on charges of reckless driving.
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Edwarths Larkups
Lester Volt
Taewls Street
Peagrapnock Street
Flig
Viheenes Hasnina
Wolfe Lo Dee
Europe Aims to End Russian Chaos Ben Tillett Says
Ben Tillett told a New York audience that Europe faces deep unrest and that peace cannot come until Russia emerges from chaos. He warned of rising peasant unrest in Russia and the long shadow of imperial oppression, suggesting Europe must confront widespread discontent and its causes.
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Europe
Russia
Ben Tillett
Roosevelt's Children to Share Old Legacy
Survivors of Theodore Roosevelt's family expect a division of a $50000 trust bequeathed by their father. The will directed the trust to be managed for the late president's heirs, with details to be settled after his death.
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Roosevelt
Thadore Roosevelt
Clark
Cele
Mayreevec
da Tikes Trust
Italians Invite D Annunzio's Son in New York
Italians discussed inviting D Annunzio's son at a club meeting in New York. The event was framed as part of an Italian Austrian celebration with limited details and a tentative date noted as November 4.
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D’annunzio
Lo Chatman P. Passa
Upem Maenion
Louis Mm Rie
Gade DY
Aizlo
Lodge Forces Lose in First Treaty Text Vote
The Senate rejected the Shantung amendment to the peace treaty in a 35 to 55 vote after hours of debate. Fourteen Republicans joined pro treaty factions while three Democrats supported the amendment. The roll call showed six amendments swept away as the committee had cut the word Japan and replaced it with China in Shantung related sections.
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Treaty Forces
Washington
Cet
Lodge
Senate
Japan
China
Shantumg
League of Nations to Convene Despite U S Absence
Washington reports unofficial plans to establish the League of Nations soon after the treaty ratification by Britain France Italy and Germany. Officials expect President Wilson to call a council meeting as early as possible, with American participation anticipated but not yet confirmed.
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England
France
Italy
Germany
Washington
Senate
League of Nations
Paris
Great Britain
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Pia
League
Council of the League
Prisoners' Condition Alarms Dublin Mayor
A report from Dublin notes concerns about the treatment of imprisoned individuals. The letter to Sir Ian MacPherson requests inquiry into conditions following a prior death and calls for alterations to prison care and oversight.
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Dublin Mayor
Duudredn
Feloers
Smrike
Ian MacPherson
Trelanad
Thomas
Tha Ford
Defeat of Antitreaty Forces Pleases Wilson
President Wilson’s condition improves as news reaches the White House. The Senate vote on the probe and the anti treaty faction draws late attention while physicians report steady progress and Wilson’s attention is drawn to urgent messages from Amsterdam and the prohibition enforcement act sent for Attorney General review.
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Van
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Recordpa
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Lee
Ma Batis
Witree
Pew Mintes
Amster
Women of the M C A Gather in Conference
Women of the M C A gather in Stamford for a conference with opening session led by Ivins and reports on submitted work. The event includes greetings and a welcome, with local participants and officials present.
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M.C. A
Sun
Youn Mews Christian Association
Stamford
Th. Smith
Far En Work
Right to Bargain Faces Rift at Conference
At a national industrial conference debate on recognizing the right of collective bargaining stretched three hours before adjournment. Labor advocates urged endorsement while capital representatives resisted returning the measure to committee. Rockefeller led labor pleas for workers to bargain through chosen representatives and to be treated as human beings, not numbers.
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National Industrial Conference
Gitess
Lheemple
John D. Roekelvellern Duc
Dohn de Din
Rockfailer
H. BK. Radicot
Elbert He
Gary Lehuirman
United States Steel Corporation
Jank Morrison
Sneh
War Labor Board
Vetiroud
Great Britain
Frederick P. Fish
Boston
O National Industrial Board
Coms
Embargo Proposal for Sugar Six Months Debated
Washington Jan 16 An embargo against the export of sugar for the next six months was proposed today by Representative Dalling Republican Massachusetts He also offered resolutions touching the war navy depart and a plan to repel any threat from a distant nation amid wartime tensions
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Qer
Representacivee
Dallinger
Hepublican
Massachusetts
Giana
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