Brain Exam Is Ordered for Loafers at Camp Devens
Private Samuel Krievoy and Charles Golden both of Bridgeport have been sent under guard to the Boston psychopathic hospital for extended observation. Krievoy calls himself an anarchist philosopher and the pair claim ties to Bolsheviks as they face continued breaches of military regulations since induction. They refused religion and enlistment papers, and their prior histories include disciplinary actions in Rochester, N C.
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Camp Devens
Camp Evens
National Army
Samuel Krievoy
Charles Golden
Bridgeport
Boston
Krievoy
Votsky and
Lenine
Golden
Amp
Devens
Krievey
School Teachers Ready to Assist the Draft Boards
Bridgeport teachers stand ready to help draft officials fill out classification cards as ordered by Washington. About 30 teachers will assist in processing roughly 20,000 cards. Provost Marshal General Crowder plans a broad reorganization of draft intake with an induction manual. Twenty six local registrants will be inducted into the National Army at Fort Wright, New York, leaving Bridgeport in a few days.
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Bridgeport
Washington
Crowder
New York Tribune
United States National Army
Fort Wright
N. Y
Offenders in Settlement Case and Deserters at Camp
Bankruptcy settlment talks reveal J H Shalet offered 15 percent cash and 10 percent in notes, approved by creditors. Two soldiers Krievoy and Golden, labeled assassin type and mentally unfit, faced court martial, antiwar views, and resistance to orders. They were held, observed, and argued about warfare, with disciplinary measures and claims of exploiting. Krievoy and Golden assigned to Companies K and C of the 8th Infantry at the camp.
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J. H. Shalet
Hrd Lahor
Psychopathic Board
Krie
Golden
Krievoy
Arone
United States
Open Shop for Packers During War
Washington January twenty seven. Adjustment of the industrial dispute between the big meat packers and their employees resulted in an agreement for an open shop during the war and for wage and hour questions to be referred to an administrator named by the secretary of Labor. The arbitrator’s awards will be effective as of January fourteen and cover thousands of workers across Chicago East St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma Fort Worth St. Joseph Omaha Denver St. Paul and Sioux City. The settlement allows grievance committees from workers to be received by employers regardless of union status, while addressing anti-discrimination and wage and hour issues. Feasibilities of government take-over were not adopted. President Wilson endorsed mediation and will review the arbitration process.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Chicago
East St. Louis
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
St. Joseph
Qmha
Denver
St. Paul
Sioux City
Wilson
Mediation Commission
White House
Council of National Defense
Tabor
Palestine Sunday Observed by Jews Here on Saturday
Bridgeport’s 10,000 Jewish people rejoiced at their future hope and sent a prayer for the coming hope of their people in once more having a home and a flag. The article describes Zionist plans for a democratic Palestine with religious freedom, future immigration and a strong educational system, including a planned Jerusalem university and modern infrastructure.
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Sind
Palestine
Mark Avenue
Sia
Mritjal
Zionist Plain
Mostem
Near East
Jerusalem
Jordan
Morris Weiss
West End
Income Tax Office Opens All Day for Workers
The income tax collector's office in the federal building will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to help factory workers file income tax returns. Local tax collectors warn residents against paying fees to notaries or lawyers for affidavits and say agents will assist taxpayers at no charge.
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Federal
Pink Pills for Pale People Advertised by Worcester Woman
A Worcester Massachusetts woman endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming they restored her color strength and appetite after prolonged illness. The letter says the pills rebuilt digestion and nerves, with extra guidance on nutrition and how to use the product. It urges readers to write for free booklets and to buy by mail if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allairs
Knox Street
Worcester
Mass
Will
Williams
Baker Denies Pershing Rejected 200000 Gas Masks
Washington reports deny claims that General Pershing rejected 200000 gas masks. Secretary says 20000 masks were shipped here for training camps while Pershing was notified of an improved design from the war lab. Awaiting arrival, expeditionary forces will use British masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Pershing
Washington
Dan
Tikyr
Deniwat
General Pershing
Miai Aly
Warner Proposes Week End Factory Closures For Relief
DeVer H. Warner of Bridgeport Gas Light and Corset concerns advances a plan to close factories on Saturdays and stores on Mondays to aid fuel relief. He argues weekend shutdowns save coal for families and aligns with sharing coal stock with suffering households.
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DeVer H. Warner
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Warner Vos. Corset Company
Warner
Collision Endangers 137 Ship Passengers
An Atlantic port reports a coastwise steamship with 187 passengers aboard returning after colliding off the Delaware Capes Saturday night with an unidentified freighter in heavy snow. A large hole tore the bow. passengers were calmed by officers assurances of no danger.
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Atlantic
New Orleans
Delaware Capes
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Kansas City Journal
Income Tax Office
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New Idea Ag
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