National industrial tribunal urged to settle labor disputes
President Wilson's second industrial conference calls for a national industrial tribunal with nine members and regional inquiry boards to settle labor and capital disputes. The plan includes annual regions with public interest representation and unanimous decisions on appeals.
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Washington
Mec
Wilson
Prbhbe
X National Industrial Tribunal
Senate
Secretary of ‘Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Board of Appeal
United States
Federal Reserve System
National Industrial Tribunal
Co workers deny Mexico story in fatal machine gun incident
Report states four government soldiers switched a machine gun when Wal lace's horse reared and kicked the gun, killing Wallace instantly. Soldiers claim Wallace forced passage and attacked with an axe handle while intoxicated, but those claims lack substantiation per the account.
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Wallace
Key
Two Inmates Escaped From Jail In Bridgeport Case
Two convicts fled the city jail and one, identified as an escaped prisoner from Trenton penitentiary, had a long criminal record. He had served ten years in Sing Sing and years at Elmira and other facilities, after prior burglaries in Bridgeport.
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Fentiary
Hfe
Rickleifa
Bridgeport
Trenton
N. J
Bing Sing
Elmira
S. Y
Two Jugs Found With Women Victims in Jersey City
In Jersey City two women were found unconscious in a room with two one gallon jugs containing a colorless liquor. A man died and a five year old girl in the room suffered illness from cat- grime candy. the only genuine product mentioned is Brom Quinine laxative tablets.
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Jersey City
N. J. Deer
Jamaica Hospital
Ignatuve
BFOW
GROVE
Wood Alcohol Poisonings Cause 66 Deaths in June Case
A farmer named John U Varehl died after being admitted to hospital as authorities report a rising death toll from wood alcohol poisonings. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow to confirm cause and determine if further cases are linked.
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John U Varehl
Woman Dead After Liquor Sale in Meriden Case
In Meriden two died and a third man was blinded after consuming liquor sold in Meriden credited to contain wood alcohol. Mrs. William G. Williams aged 48 died. Martin Catron aged 49 is blind and critical. Charles Holland remains seriously sick but improving at home. An autopsy and stomach analysis were ordered by Coroner Mix with investigators following leads to New Haven sources.
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Migreden
William G. Wiliams
Martin Catron
Meriden Hospital
Charles Holland
South Meriden
Meriden
Willams
New Haarven
Eugene B. Havens
New Haven
Deaths from Xmas drinking rise in Cleveland
Cleveland reports the first alcohol poisoning death since Christmas with a man found unconscious in a hotel and rushed to a hospital. One new case brings total deaths since November 1 to fifteen as physicians warn chances of recovery are slight.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Christmnas
Employers Warn Workers Against Wood Alcohol Substitutes
Chicago December 28 coroner Hoffmann and staff will warn workers tomorrow about the dangers of wood alcohol and other questionable whiskey substitutes. They will issue cautions at industrial plants as deaths among laboring men rise, underscoring the community’s inability to lose more workers.
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Chicago
Ehoffmann
Three Newark Deaths Add To Poisoned Liquor Toll
Three more deaths from wood alcohol poisoning raise Newark total to nine in three weeks. County Prosecutor Harrison and Internal Revenue Collector Charles Duffy begin investigations to trace the source of the poisoned liquor responsible for the fatalities.
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Newark
N. J
Harrison
Internal Revenue
Charles Duffy
One Dead in Easton From Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Easton Pa Dec 28 a local shop merchant died in hospital after consuming whiskey tainted with wood alcohol leaving him totally blind. Police arrested a former suspect in the case and investigation continued as officials warned of dangerous bootleg liquor.
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Easton
Local whiskey deaths spread as victims fall ill
A police report notes multiple deaths linked to whiskey purchased from a local retailer. Within two weeks three deaths occurred in the area, with a Tastonian dying in Battle Creek after drinking the same whiskey. A former pugilist lies in a hospital blind and near death, while a woman remains critically ill.
Wood alcohol deaths seen as national danger signal
COLUMBI S Ohio Dec 28 Deaths across the United States from wood alcohol are a danger signal to the nation says J H Cherrington secretary of the Anti Salon League of America He warns it will prompt care in what people drink and may trigger investigations and remedial poison legislation nationwide He adds deaths pale beside historical levels of alcoholism.
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Columbis
Ohio
United States
J. H. Cherrington
AntiSalon League of America
Hotels Not Safe After Hadley Liquor Deaths
District Attorney John E. Schoonmaker said two Hadley residents died from wood alcohol poisoning. Autopsies ordered and arrests possible after temp reports show both bought liquor at the Hadley hotel. One death occurred in Chicopee and Holyoke. authorities fear the scare may be ending.
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Ghicopee
Mass
John E. Schoonmaker
Ware
Hadley
Hadley Hotel
Chicopee
Holyoke
Roper Plans to Seek Congress Action on Wood Alcohol
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner of Internal Revenue Daniel C. Roper preparing to ask Congress to curb unrestricted wood alcohol sales. He will present recommendations for safeguards when Congress reconvenes January 6, with officials and lawmakers ready to assist. Proposals include requiring a physician prescription for purchase and treating use as a penitentiary offense.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
Universal Services
Daniel C. Roper
Congress
Roper
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Phepherd
Texas
Weather outlook for Eastern New York and Southern New England
Partly cloudy next Monday with colder coastal winds. Tuesday looks unsettled with possible local snow and warmer northern areas. A separate note mentions a class risk during an operation underwater, implying potential hazards or procedural changes.
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New York
New England
Congress 70 probe Decker’s charges discussed
The Madrid attached case tied to the war entry timing in 1918 is to be reviewed by a joint Congressional committee. Rep W Tarkin of Massachusetts said Admiral Decker will be summoned and Ambassador Willard may be called to testify. The panel will likely seek Navy and State Department reports from Madrid and their own offices.
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Universal Service
Hingpon
Benton ‘. Decker
Navy
Daniels
Madrid
Spain
United States
Joint Congressional Committee
W. Tarkin
Massachusetts
Ih W House Naval Affairs Committee
Decker
Jos. Ty. Willard
Fraternal Gilden Gate Lodge Installation Set for Jan 9
Officers of Galden Cate lodge Shepherds of Bethlehem to be installed January 9 at Ft Bench street with plans underway for festivities that night.
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Gilden Gate
Galden Cate Lodge
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Ft. Bench Street
Bill Steinke's Moral Suasion Satire at YWCA Meeting
A Sunday afternoon open meeting at the Young Women's Christian Association on Golden Hill Street features Bill Steinke performing a chalk talk with light humor and satire. He celebrates spontaneity over sermonizing, sketches attendees, and leads a playful call for “ruthless warfare” against pessimism, drawing laughter from the group.
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Bull" Steenke
Young Women’s Christian Association
Golden Hill Street
al. Lavery
Polish American GOP Club Elects Officers in Drive for 1000 Members
John Zmyski was elected president of the Polish American Republican club at White Eagles hall East Washington Avenue. With 6500 members present, officers named include Charles Skoworn vice president Clemens Wypy recording secretary Charles Krason financial secretary Dr Rudolph Stawowrszyk treasurer and Michael Cyganiewicz marshal. A month long membership drive was planned to enroll new members and boost the roll.
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John 4Zmyerski
Republican Club
White Eagles Hall
East Washington Avenue
Charles J. Skoworn
Clemens Wypy
Charles Krason
Rudolph Stawowrsyk
Michael Cyganiewicz
Siavikowski
Puesariel
Stawowcsyk
Chaise
Lowing
Howard Petrussewies
Muniow FP
Kowalski
Victor Wolsai
Jahn Topolski
Rank Maciejewski
Anthony Dambrowsky
Henry A. Bu- Biel
Walter Baloziorsak
Anthony Oxiezerwski
Alexander Saclee
Joseph Kitlhis
W Ward Lornalewski
Residents oppose coal yard in nonresidential district
A city council petition seeks to block Sebastiane Seale from establishing a coal yard on a triangular lot at afousatonic avenue and lated hey street. Signed by landowner Salamon Konopk and district resident Wi Martin, the filing says the area is largely residential and locals oppose the nuisance a coal yard would create.
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Commen Council
Sebastiane Seale
Salamon Konopk
Wi Martin
England and America clash over democracy and war
A reader recounts a discussion debating the Revolutionary War and Britain's place in world history. A speaker argues England is the true democracy while others defend Britain and urge disarmament, with later focus on radicalism and imperial memory.
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England
America
Burke
Burns
Joseph WW. Northrop
North Avenue
Ivy
Tuirn
South Africa
Brotherhood of Man
Asland
Magan
Britaln
Two Killed in Plot in Ireland
Dublin reports a high profile attack near Dublin Castle as five to fourteen men are said to have taken part. Police in Ballydoffey County Donegal cite a gunfire incident that wounded Constable Gaslin and his family. Inquiries suggest attempts to hush details, with inquests slated for Monday. Authorities used a machine gun in a forty five minute battle as guards sealed the area.
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Phoenix Park
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Jorn French
Peiatemuch
Ballydofey
County Donegal
Joseph Gaslin
Gaslin
London police reforcements to Dublin denied report
A circulating London rumor claimed hundreds of police would be drafted to reinforce Dublin during expected unrest. The report was officially denied. A separate rumor suggested Dublin Castle planned a new curfew to clear streets by 9 PM in the avenue.
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London
Bobbil
Police OF
Dublin
Universal Service
Dublin Castle
Oelock
Girl Struck by Auto on Tunxis Hill Road
A 12-year-old Fairfield girl Mollie Schmidt stepped into the path of a Ford driven by Bergin Gremona as it approached Tunxis Hill road. She was knocked down and dragged several feet, taken to Fairfield Emergency Hospital then to St Vincent's Hospital for concussion and treatment.
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Tunxis Hill
Fairfield
Mollie Schmidt
Airfield
Bergin Gremona
Finergenty
Obituary notices from a Bridgeport area paper
A long obituary page lists funeral services for Harriet G Buarton Antonio Petraccelli Gustave T Pierson John Valley John Foley Charlotte Hull Mary L Scott Frank Vasas Grace Gilbert Beard William D Grey Lucy Chaffee Agnes B Cleary Thomas Sheridan Patrick McHale Dora Lavender Cori Whipple James F Kennedy and related service details including dates times and burial locations across multiple local cemeteries and churches.
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Harriet G. Buarton
Harriet G. Burton
Washington Avenue
Last Presbyterian Church
Hey
Alexander Alison
Alany
Antonio Petraccelli
Antonio Petraccel
Leonardo Petraccelli
Pedera Street
Buriel
Sfountain Grove
John Valley
John Foley
Bridgeport Hospital
Michael J. Gannon
John Street
St Charest Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Charlotte H. Hull
Charlotte Hannah Adams Hull
Fairfield
New York City
Oaklawn
Farreld
Mary L. Scott
Mary J. Scott
Charles B. Scott
Beach Street
William Burk
Edmund ,Lowrey
George Walden
Edith
Ida
Fiorenes
Dorothy
Laura Stott
George Scott
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
William HH. Jepson
St Luke's Episcopal Church
Bostwick Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Grace G. Beard
Grace Gilbert Beard
Beechwood Avenue
Mr. Bull
Long Hill Cemetery
Shelton
William D. Grey
Hamilton
Commandery Icnights Templar
Cronoque Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Stratford
Lakeview Cemetery
Lucy A. Chaffee
Noble Avenue
Archibald F. Campbell
Washington Park
Edward E. Chaffee
Frederick A. Chaffee
HW. Almond Chaffee
William E. Chaffee
Everett BE. Chaffee
Agnes B. Cleary
Agnnes
B. Cleary
Michael Cleary
Shelton Street
St. Charles Charty
Patrick J. M.mcgivney
Joseph Cleary
Edward, McMahon
James O'Connor
Raymond O'Connor
James Martin
Tred
Thomas Sheridan
Orchard Street
Dennis Moran
St. Charles’ Church
Thomas B. Gloster
Patrick Jr. McGivney
Patrick Cregan
Daniel Madden
William Hennessey
David Brannessey
Thomas Suherndorf
Richard B. Moore
Lin. D
James Tennyson
Hugh Flood
Jasper McLevy
Shiank Donovan
Frank Flynn
Warry Hovey
Father Sullivan
Dora Lavender
James
Harriet Lavender
Stratforn A
Ehue
H. Schuyler Foster
Second Baptist Church
Mrvs
Cori
Whipple
Li‘ Hatcher Whipple
Doctor Vermilye Refuses to Explain Alleged Marriage Ties
New York dispatch reports Dr William Vermilye a hospital patient who failed to appear for a Christmas day marriage to Miss Ruth Keeney in Monson Massachusetts. He declined comment as Miss Keeney remains at the Cumberland Street hospital and his alleged wife is said to reside in Harrisburg.
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New York
William Grey Vermilye
Mig
Ruth M. Skeeney
Monson
Mass
Cumberland Street
Harrisburg
United States Shipping Board
P. E Zindell
Brooklyn
Vermilye
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