Steel unions vote to strike over brutal working conditions
Twenty four international steel unions announce a unified strike set for Monday September 22 after failed conferences with United States Steel Corporation. The statement cites un-American tactics, denied collective bargaining, mass arrests, gunman pickets, and the murder of seven organizers as reasons to end efforts to restrain action.
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Washington
Dept
United States Steel Corporation
Executive Council
Wilson
Steel Corporation
Gary
Gompers
New York
Pennsylvania
Jealousy caused Catron's death in Mexico
Washington reports the murder of American Peter Catron last July near Valles San Luis Potosi stemmed from rivalry with Elena Cerquera for Virginia Villasana. Cerquera was located and to be captured soon, per the Mexican embassy. The case prompted a U S government warning to Mexico over ongoing American deaths.
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Washington
Peter Catron
Mexico
Catron
Elena Cerquera
Virginia Villasana
Fuentes Ranch
Cerquera
Valles
San Luis Potosi
United States
United States troops may exit Santo Domingo
Madrid reports Spain has sent Washington a letter from all parliamentary leaders urging U S withdrawal from Santo Domingo. Marines landed November 25, 1914 amid threat of revolution and a 1917 treaty gave the U S a protectorate role. Domingos later sought League of Nations recognition but was not included.
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Marid
Washington
United States
Santo Domingo
San Domingo
Paris
League of Nations
New Hampshire Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment
SUFFRAGE 15 RETURNED CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 10 The New Hampshire general court completed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment today as the Senate approved the ratification resolution 14 to 7. Similar action was taken in the House yesterday.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire General Court
Senate
House
Riot Damage at Fermoy Estimated at 29000 Pounds
Dublin report states total damage from Fermoy riots near Cork on Sunday night now put at 29000 pounds. Mentions further disorders today and cites a brief note from the Wichta Beacon about strikes and employer inquiries with names Dick and Bill and a baby’s teeth.
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Fermoy
Dublin
Cork
Wichta Beacon
Dick and
Bill
eBoeston
New Shoes for Women Highlight Autumn Styles and Prices
In a display of ladies footwear, graceful lines and varied colors promise outfits to match Autumn wardrobes. Featured styles include Black Vici with soft kid top for $8, Patent coltskin with narrow toe for $9, Dark tan Vid kid with cloth top for $9, and Calfskin with olive buckskin top priced at $16. Main floor rear.
Real School Stockings For Boys And Girls
Knitted from good stout cotton these stockings suit school service. Black cotton with even texture and good weight satisfy mothers and please children. Girls may choose fine rib mercerised lifle with special toe and heel in black white tan or cordovan. Boys' medium weight stockings feature close rib and combed yarn for durability. Left angle rear.
Seasonal Underwear Sale Readies Warm Wardrobe
Advertises women and children's cotton vests and pants with price points from 1 to 4.75. Includes women’s combination suits at 1.85 and 2, part wool sets, union suits up to 2.75, and children’s white cotton sets. Located in left aisle rear.
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Men’s Union
Heavy silver for table at light price content
Heavy silver for table at light price. Cheese and cracker dishes suitable for serving fancy cakes and such. Rogers A-1 chests offered at $11.75 include an attractive oak chest containing a half dozen knives forks spoons and tablespoons with a butter knife and sugar spoon.
Tea varieties offered for afternoon and mixed blends
Fragrance and flavor of Formosa Oolong, English Breakfast, Orange Pekoe, Japan, and Mixed teas are promoted as ready and carefully chosen. Specials include Afternoon Tea at 25c per canister, Mixed Tea at 35c, and three tablespoons for $1, with limited quantities and remaining stock likely for the week.
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Formosa
Japan
Girls' All Season Pique Skirts Special Price
White pique skirts for girls available in 36 inch length suitable for all seasons. Described as good style and value with prices reduced from 2.25 and 2 dollars to 1.50. Displayed on the second floor.
New undergarments offered with silk petticoats and bloomers
The ad describes undies and petticoats in silk and crepe de chine priced from 0.65 to 10.00, including bloomers in pink satin, envelope chemises, slipover gowns, and combinations with lace and embroidery. Second floor.
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Holsum
Bridgeport Bread Co
Ritzchawley Opticians
Ridgeport
New Ham
Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co
W. S. Black Prop
Winfield’ S. Black
Cannon Street
Tel
Barnum
Y.M.C. A
Frank H. Fargo
Main St
D. G. Holmes
North Main St
Bar
Bridgeport Welding & Cutting Co
Union Ave
Stratford Ave
Steel Industry
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Bridgeport
Conn
Priestley
Istic
Alain
Howeo Teas
Howland Dry Goods
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