Tigers End Long Debate On Electoral Law
SEPT. 19. Premier Clemenceau halted a lengthy debate over electoral law in minutes by stating elections should follow the July law on proportional representation. He refused to set a date until ratifying the peace treaty. The chamber postponed action until Tuesday to proceed with the treaty ratification. Rumors in peace conference circles linked Clemenceau and Marshal Foch with a December trip to America, but no decision was given pending the vote.
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Trike at Graphophone Plant Off Till Monday
Discharged Columbia Graphophone plant workers say their count has risen to 400 after layoffs tied to a plant reorganization. Motive linked to recent strike activity, with many gathered at Machinists’ hall in Broad Street to discuss the situation. The morning strike was postponed to allow Mayor Wilson time to consult company officials. the mayor was attending the funeral of Edward Kenealy in Stamford and could not meet the matter today.
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Milford Meadow Fire Confounds Beachgoers
A meadow fire near Milford along the Beach last night triggered a conflagration seen for miles. Milford Fire Department responding with Company No. 3 beat out flames using burlap sacks soaked in water. Damage reported as slight, with Company No. 8 assisting as rain aided efforts near Bodyne House. a flame blown gas line caused further alarm before extinguishment.
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Derby pastors halt carnival of firemen confrontation
Derby Sept 19 Firemen plan to close a carnival after two nights amid a pastor led protest claiming gambling. Ministers urged Mayor Sullivan to cancel the permit, while firemen faced pressure and possible arrest if the carnival continued past this date. State police were reportedly en route as officials weighed actions.
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Sullivan
Great War Veterans Elect Three Delegates
Great War Veterans at their regular meeting elected three delegates to the arm convention. Presi ent Flenwyn Ackerman Thomas LL Abbott and Robert Reed were chosen. The convention date is unknown. Thirteen new members were initiated last night, bringing local membership to 142 with potential to reach 150. Plans were made for a smoker event next Friday. In India only 12 women per 1000 can read and write.
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Robert Reed
New York
India
Painters Seek Weekly Increase From $33 to Meet Costs
Bridgeport union members report painters now earn $33 per week for 44 hours. They discuss a possible 5 day week of 8 hours and warn that winter slowdown may make further raises inadvisable. A suggestion of $1 per hour was noted as a potential alternative.
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Dependent Club of 6th District Holds First Meeting
The Dependent Club of the 6th District held its first meeting at Center George Street quarters. About fifty attendees heard speeches by Chairman Phillip O’Cane Willis, George Stafford, TH, and A. Aldo. Committees were elected to carry the coming campaign work. The next meeting is Tuesday of next week. Committees submitted reports at the last meeting.
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Wis Willis
George Stafford
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A. Aldomittees
Ode to Jeremiah O Leary Announced at Park Theatre
An announcement states a reception for Jeremiah A O Leary of New York hosted by Friends of Irish Freedom at the Park Theatre on October 5 night. Liam Mellowes and others will speak. Delegations from Derby Ansonia Waterbury Norwalk are expected to attend. A musical program is planned.
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