Miners Near Pause as Talks Advance to White House
Washington July 18 Miners and operators held independent talks to study the President’s settlement proposal. Both sides plan to submit their replies to the White House by Saturday and a resumption of mine operations is viewed as likely early next week. Officials note possible need for wage guarantees and separate arbitration boards for anthracite and bituminous fields.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Board of Arbitration
Four Thousand Take Strike Ballot on Big Four
Approximately four thousand clerks station employees and yard and freight handlers on the Big Four Railroad are taking a strike ballot. Officials refused to comment on the walkout, saying the matter was in the hands of the general chairman.
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Cixcin
Clerks’ Union
Cmon
Trackmen Walkout Impacts Norfolk and Western Operations
A strike by Norfolk and Western trackmen disrupts services with maintenance staff walking off and clerks and shopmen joining in. Reports indicate several maintenance of way workers abstained, causing service slowdowns at Portsmouth and surrounding ports.
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Norton
Hfolk
Omega Wryerle
Portsinc Dbus
Portsmouth
Federal troops held ready amid railway labor unrest
The article notes railways plan to destroy employes organizations and warns the American public to hold the railroads responsible. At a labor gathering an effort to settle the strike may be tried with new measures, but no details were released. Rail executives refused to meet shop locals, and board members said those executives did not speak for the companies, hinting at a new settlement plan.
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Radroads
New Haven Railroad Maintains Schedules After Strike
Reports indicate New Haven Railroad restored regular schedules after clerks and executives reached an agreement. The accord ends the strike impact on passenger and freight runs and permits limited sick leave and vacation terms while restoring prestrike timetables across major routes including Baltimore, Washington, and New York connections.
C and C Clerks Called Out On Strike
Richmond Virginia reports strike orders sent to Chesapeake and Ohio railroad clerks. Zeneral chairman Nebhorne announced the action as negotiations between railroad and union representatives continue. WJ Harahan of the company denied the strike is imminent pending signed agreement.
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Richmond
Nebhorne
Strke
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Osborne
Rauroad
WJ. Harahan
Cerks Wold
Uniform Danbury Railroad Police to Uniforms in July
Danbury railroad police are being fitted for new uniforms after orders from railroad authorities. The force will wear military styled outfits similar to Connecticut state police, with revolvers in outside holsters and rank insignia on tunics.
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Tanbury
New Yorkew Haven
Wartford
New England
Rairoad
Connecticut
Two Men Attacked Near Sherman Frisco Yards
In Denison report, about twenty men attacked two men near Sherman Frisco yards around noon. The victims were loaded into a car and driven toward the country, with Sherman located ten miles south of here.
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Nerison
Coun
Sherman Sail Afernoon
Denison Weratd
Sherman
Missouri National Guard Mobilizing for Missouri Pacific Guard Duty
Four companies of the Missouri National Guard arrived at their armory in St Louis tonight and received orders to prepare for departure to Poplar Bluff to guard Missouri Pacific employees and property in case of disorders.
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Louis
Missouri Nauona Guard
Poplar Blue
Missouri Pacific
Russians Declare Conference Ended Amid Negotiation Caution
A fragment reports Russians declaring the conference ended with possible further talks and mixed opinions, noting Adrians and Swiss views that the negotiations concluded too abruptly. It mentions a dinner by M Pantya and references to M. Litvinow, plus an unrelated advertisement for Baker's Pure Frosted Purrade.
Dixie Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as an effective mosquito remedy with broad appeal. It claims long use and wide acceptance, noting a standard role for the product across Dixie and implying universal availability through local druggists.
Men Who Foiled New York Gunmen Given Gold Watches
William Duan and Sidney received gold watches from President Jaris S. Storrs at New Haven headquarters. The awards honored their actions during the May attack at Mulite and Congress streets, where four gunmen opened fire on trolley company workers. one assailant was killed. Dunno and a clerk earned commendations for assisting in restraining the attackers.
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Willian Duan
Sidney
Tri- Connecticut
Thash
Jaris S. Storrs
Asiies
New Haven
Ceria
Pendesford
Petr
Connecticut
Yohals
Trolley Company
Storm Strikes City Causing Havoc and Damage
A fierce summer storm rolls through the district causing downed wires between Bridgeport and Stratford and widespread damage. A white birch in Beardsley Park splits, storefronts lose windows, a fire box alarms, streets flood, and an ambulance crew fights soggy streets on a high risk run to Bridgeport hospital.
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Sussdni
Harry Kennedy
Bridgewort Hospital
Boston Avenue
Remington Ay Nue
Hadley Street
United Wuminaring Company
Beardsley Park
Three Stratford Homes Hit and Traffic Brought to Halt
A severe storm struck Stratford causing damage to three homes on Nichols Avenue and near the Weatogue Country Club. Lightning damaged the Pekar and Assim houses. water and flooding blocked Main Street viaducts and halted trolley and car movement. Fire crews, with chemical extinguishers, contained the Pekar fire while a large oil truck stalled at Vince's Brook as waters rose.
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Itfield
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Danbury
Tate
Imiaweg
State Street
Broad Street
Watrfield Avenue
Lincoln
Cannon Street
C.net Medicine Company
Iincoln
Meigs
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Remington Arms Company
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Heley Street
Silman Street
Tre
Bulding
Davis & Savard
Fairfield Avenua
Stratford
Deesh Pekar
Seymour
Grout
Weatogue Country Club
Sgin
Job M. Assum
Onus
Bruce Avenue
Rirat
HoNister Heights
Assim
Nichols Avenue
Pokar
Gree Water Malls
Connecticut Company
Bince's Brook
Straiforg Avenue
Little Damage From Westport Storm Report
Westport sees minimal damage from a passing storm. The heaviest shower missed the town, but creeks and the Saugatuck River rose, delaying cleanup after last week’s storm. The weather impact was limited to water level increases and minor scattered effects.
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Tport
Uly
Istate
Westport
Vca
Saugatuck
Hlase Weel
Thunderstorm Hits Long Hill Section For Second Time
July 18 storms strike Long Hill again bringing high winds and heavy rain. Downpours wash out fields and damage fruit trees with fallen branches and widespread incidental damage reported in the area.
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Long Hill
Barn in Cheshire Destroyed by Lightning
Camshire July 18 a valuable barn containing hundreds of tons of hay was struck by lightning just before a storm. The barn was destroyed by fire with damage estimated at $200. The town was assisted by local fire company. Luther T. Payne reported.
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Ny Lektning
Bern
Luther Ti. Payne
Valldass
Trumbull Telephone Service Crippled by Storm
A heavy storm this afternoon crippled Trumbull telephone service. Gardens were battered by rain and roads became impassable. Lightning posed dangers but caused no reported structural damage or injuries.
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Trumbull
Trumbu
Hare
Stratford Man Named Head of Klan Here
Chester Smith of 23 Fenelon Place Hartford was named head of the Ku Klux Klan in Bridgeport by Major C. Anderson Wright, a former grand lodge officer, during an address at the Park Theatre. Wright warned the Klan is a menace to the nation, citing open warfare against Catholics and immigrants, while noting leaders like Mary Elizabeth Tyler and Clark seek wealth. The tour is backed by public figures including former Governor Ivard TW Dunn, Adof Kraus, Mayor Hylan, and Rodney maker.
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Fenelon Place
Ard
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New York Police Asepartment
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Ku Klux Klan. Inc
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Committee of War Veterans’ Organizations
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Dunn
Witness
Adof Kraus
Chicago
Hylan
New York
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Sentence Imposes Two Night Stall Stay For Neglect
In Malden Massachusetts Raymond W Putnam of Wakefield was fined two nights stay for failing to provide proper food and shelter to his horse. Judge Riley ordered the horse turned out in pasture and warned further penalties if no improvement in two weeks.
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Raymond W. Putnam
Wakefeld
Putnam
Riley
Westport police halt alleged stolen truck
Westport police halted a truck case after a driver Ernest Irsa claimed the vehicle belonged to him and was under his ownership. The driver faced questions about registration and sale documentation as the sheriff held the truck until the owner or a bill of sale is produced. A separate seizure involved confiscated wine from a Connecticut cellar, slated for destruction, tied to John Migharest of Franklin Street due to safety concerns. The article also lists various local notices, social updates, and residents’ movements around Westport, including Barn dances, film theater offers, and multiple residents traveling or visiting nearby towns.
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Y Haven
Howe
Royal
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Westport
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Sherift
Hdgar H Perry
John Migharest
Franklin Street
Sengatnek
State Street
Elks Parade and Roosevelt's warning on law and industry
In Atlantic City 8000 Elks march as Roosevelt warns that if the United States is to endure as a nation, law must apply to all. He condemns dangerous doctrines and calls for reorganization of business to serve the common good, citing a Southern Illinois massacre and the need for justice regardless of affiliations.
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United States
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Elks National Convention
Herrin
Illinois
Barbarsa
Local News Roundup On Marriage Announcements And Town Events
Visiting guests with Mr and Mrs Thom as Quinkin of Nori Main Street. A sleet damaged girder arrived at Mc A in Hotel Square. Marriage of Fabert ler to Miss Lois Pens announced. ceremony by Clifford W Nutchings at the tuck Congregational. 28th anniversary of Arion lodge to be observed Saturday at Riverside lodge hall. Town repairs North Main Street with tar and crushed rock. Warshag progress noted from Cateys store to Williams look cemetery. Mrs Thom Fox of New York visiting relatives. John Fanton and Mrs Latte Coley recovering from a fall. Baseball game expected Sunday at Lyon grounds. marrieds vs singles event planned. Edna Coley remains ill in Bridgeport hospital. Arthur C Bradley also very ill. William Coley and family in Compo. P Sturgess of Georgetown noted.
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Fabert Ler
Mias Lois ‘Ens
Air
Zar L. Stavens
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Emony
Clifford W. Nutchings
Tuck
Arion Lodge
Riverside Avenue
Norw
North Main Street
Warshag
Catey's
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Weston Tens
Thom
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New York
Myr
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Lyon
Edna Coley
Bridgeport Hospital
Arthur Uc, Bradley
S. Wiliam Coley
Compo
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eGorgutown
James Coley
Connecticut Co Will Use Busses Plan
Manager Porter says Connecticut Co will use busses to serve New Haven area as traffic grows. He notes the 1K highway isn t ideal but will be improved to provide better service, aiming to ease small kinks and offer satisfactory transit. Linking with trolley lines for transfer privileges supports a unified transportation system approach.
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Porter
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