Printing Pressmen's Strike Grips New York Gotham
Frederic J. Haskin analyzes the New York printing strike that shut most shops from October 1. The walkout, driven by demands for a 44 hour week and wage increases, pits employers against unions, with the International Typographical Union fragmenting and workers forming the 50-44 Club. Shops remain largely closed as workers and managers navigate shifting loyalties and the city confronts a rare, locally driven labor standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wll
New York
America
Oo Wnt
League of Printing Emples
Naters
International Typographical Union
Chicago
Manly
War Labor Board
Wation
Penapsa
International Union
International ‘Typographic
Winton
International
The
Big Six
Internationals
Inver
National
Reniy
Aged Resident Credits Remedy After Narrow Escape
An elderly individual fainted at work due to gas, bloating, and stomach distress. The corner druggist recommended Mast’s Wonderful Remedy, claimed to remove mucous and intestinal inflammation, and provide rapid relief with a money refund if unsatisfied.
Congressman's Father Martin T. Toster Dies in Olney
In Olney Illinois on October 29 former representative Martin T. Toster died at his home after months of illness. He served terms as representative from the 29th district and was born on a farm near West Salem Illinois in 1802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Dad
Olney
Youth Strangles Self After Autopsy Finds Body in Car
Oct 20 report from N. Y. says John W. Lemke, a youth found in a motor center wearing women's clothes, strangled himself after autopsy by medical examiners. The case notes likely the death occurred in a vehicle, with investigators reviewing circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taimsela
Tlushing
John W. Lemke
Oda
England Extends Two New Bonds to British Government
P Hanan Co announced a proposed 250 million dollar loan for the British government in three and ten year securities. The issue will retire about 184 million in 4 1 2 per cent notes maturing November 1 and the balance may support dollar exchange needs for Britain or its merchants. The offering, the largest by American bankers since the war, aims to stabilize London exchange. The securities come in two classes for three and five years with a conversion privilege tied to sterling exchange, potentially boosting profits as exchange normalizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Han & Co
London
Morgan & Co
Cme
Sterling Exchange
Jerusalem Chapter to Work R A M Degree Tonight
The Jerusalem Chapter R A M will perform the Royal Arch degree at a special convocation tonight at 6:30 at the May sonic temple. Konchapotananh Tribe 7 O R M welcomes home returning service members with a Red Men’s Hall gathering at 1087 Broad Street. Mayor Wilson will address the servicemen.
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Jerusalem
R. A. M. Jerusallem
Sonic Temple
Red Men's Hall
Broad Street
Wilson
Driver in fatal trolley collision tells coroner I didn’t use my head
Lester Wolf, Wadham Ice Cream Co. chauffeur, testified at a coroner hearing into the death of six year old Edward Lackupa, struck on Pequonock Street near Washington Avenue by an automobile owned by Wadham. Wolf said he passed the trolley on its left to avoid a woman and child waiting to board. He admitted not stopping until seeing the scream. He was arrested, released on $1,000 bond. Witnesses offered conflicting accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wolf
Phelan
Eaward Lackupa
Wolf
Wadham Ice Cream Co
Pequonnock Streat
Washington Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pequonnock Street
Washineton Avenue
Ihg Street
Shattery
W. J. Brown
Marshal Allenby Sails For Port Said
Marseilles Oct 20 Field Marshal Allenby British high commissioner for Egypt and the Sudan embarked on a British ship today for Port Said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Field Marshal Allenby
Egypt
Sudan
Port Said
Producing Crusade Urged to Fight Cost of Living
A wartime style statement argues that production must be a moral duty for all, urging society to shun non producers and begin an urgent producing crusade. The quote frames economic pressures as a religious mission, referencing organizational names and a call to immediate action.
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Roger W. Babson
A Lot Of Em Its A Queer World Exchange Query
A humorous exchange about friendships and vacations. A husband asks about his wife’s spending and regular contact. The wife replies she is contacted every other day, prompting a reaction about money and routines.
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Scott
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Frederic J. Haskin
Coures
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Resinol
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Ay Boott
Bowne
Bloomfeld N.J
Carter
Io and
Giris
Athenticura
W. Nn
Ome
Ales
England
Lackup
George M. Barnes
Marshal Allenby
Bridgeport
Atlas 'Bool
Jigs & Uiaures
Take Gas Appliance Exchange, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Phono-Electric
Bridgeport Brass Co
Ort
the Salt’s Textile
Cor
Wessuth & Owe Sts
United States
Europe
Contrerench Comalepee OF National Preparedness, Inc
Wienry A. Wise
Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfg. Co
Cherry Street
Battery Dept
Carbon Street
Telephone Barna Prte
Connecticut
Marine Boiler Works
Wm. G. Wilson Jos
O'Neill
Pembroke Street
Conti
Wolverine
Motor Works
Union Avenue
Marine Engines
Siemon Hard Rubber Corporation
al Hard Rubber Crocs
Bridgeport Screw CO
Fiat
Columbia
Columbia Records
Columbia Grafonolas
the Susman, Feuer & Brownstein Co. Wholesale Distributors
Water ST
Conn
Barnum
the Automatic Machine CO
Machin
Pron
Bowan
Marine Dad
Washington Ave
Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport, Conn
Knowlubon ST
Fridgeport
American Chain Company, Inc
Rbeidgeport
Bridgeport Boiler Works CO
Housatonic Avenue
Bridgort
L Bank
Acme Shear CO
Bryant Electric Co
Heldgeport Hydraulic Co
Phone
Wairfield
Park City Die and Tool CompAny Noots
Morehouse ST
A. H. Nilson Machine CO
Railroad Ave
Harvey Hubbell, Inc
Crescent Die & Tool Mfg. Co
Rescisond
Ave
Hridgeport
Palmer
Ted 4 “Gagnon
See
Trens
Columbia MP and Bolt Company Incorporated
Glb
Alsot
U. SS
S. A. & Standard
T Room
Milford Center
George
B. Clark
Milford
Electric
Ponehes
Behrgeport
American Paper Box CO
the Locomobile Company OF America
G. Drouve CO
Jackson Stone Co
Housatonio Avenue
Armstrong
Armstrong Mtg. Co
American Tube & Stamping Co
B’way
Curtis & Curtis Company Pipe Threading Machinery
Rm. R
American & British Mfg. CO
Holmes & Edwards” International, Silver Co
Sucecasora
Connecticut Electric Mfg. CO
Mfg. of
Florence Aves
Heppenstall Forge Company
Tse & Sey Et Oa
EVERLASTIK _ Incorporated
Housatonic Machine & Tool Co
Staples St
Norman St
UNK Io Acob Bros. && Kossuth ST. Telephones
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