Railroad Brotherhood Protest Over Wage Cuts Accusations
Chicago executives of four major railroad brotherhoods testified before the Railroad Labor Board led by L G E Sheppard. They accused labor officials of political influence aimed at securing wage reductions and warned that if a strike occurs the railroads and the board will bear responsibility. They argued wartime patriotism contrasts with claims workers can be pressured to accept cuts.
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Chicago
Tune
L. GE. Sheppard
Ralway
Railroad Labor Board
Sheppard
Labor Board
First Allied Reparation Accounting Discussed in Paris
The first accounting between the Allies on reparations will begin soon after the reparations commission reports, establishing balance available and total deliveries from rough figures. Germany’s payments and occupation costs are under consideration, with large sums noted in marks and gold.
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Paris
Jung
Aroard Oy
Germany
Diamonds Dropped in Coffee Save Thieves in Illinois Inn
Four masked men fled from an inn north of Evanston after escaping with jewelry and cash estimated near 20 000 dollars. One woman reportedly saved diamonds valued at 415 000 by dropping them into her cup of coffee.
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Chicago
Evanston
Allerrhu Rheumatism Cure Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement proclaims Allerrhu as a cure for rheumatism with claims of rapid relief within twenty four hours. It notes a money back guarantee if pain and swelling do not disappear and mentions James H. Allen as the discoverer guiding distribution through Hindle's Drug Store.
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T County
James H. Allen
Allerrhu
Hindle
Gui Anteri
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
A historic ad copy promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a gentler, greaseless alternative to harsh soaps. It claims to clean hair and scalp thoroughly, rinse easily, and leave hair silky and manageable. Available at most drug stores, inexpensive and long lasting.
New York Club Man Discovers Digestion Aid
Fragmentary ad style notice from a 19th century publication describes a man in New York offering a remedy for digestion and constipation. It references Plymouth and Massachusetts, urging readers to seek relief and promising health benefits. The copy is garbled but centers on a product claimed to aid digestion.
Connecticut Ends Ireland Freedom Policy With Compromise
A joint resolution passed by both Connecticut houses states the freedom of Ireland is left to God rather than the state. The compromise resolution acknowledges a shift in policy and marks a formal change in official stance. The measure was adopted in concurrence today amid debates over foreign policy and state sovereignty.
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Ireland
God
Harvinford
Connecticut
Judgment for defendant in Santo Sciortino v Van Fabel
Judge Walsh rules in favor of defendant in a car collision case after Santo Sciortino drives a seven passenger loaded with lumber on Iranistan Avenue and clashes at Fairfeth Avenue with a truck driver. The judgment cites plaintiff's lapse in yielding and an erroneous judgment about right of way.
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John J. Walsh
Santo Sciortino
van Fabel
Iranistan Avenue
Fairfeth Avenue
Truch
Enforcement of Day Law Stymied by Vacations Without Pay
New Haven June reporting that Connecticut cannot enforce liquor traffic rules as eleven agents are on unpaid vacations due to lack of appropriation. State agent McAuliffe said he faces serious challenges after returning from Boston where he testified before a grand jury in liquor cases. He said he spoke with New England Commissioner Porcer but no enforcement plans were made regarding the temperance law in Connecticut.
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New Haved
Connecticut
McAuliffe
Boston
New England
Porcer
Portuguese wine growers face economic crisis with unsold stock
In Lisbon in June, ninety million litres of wine and other vintages sit unsold in northern Portugal due to blocked foreign markets. Growers and merchants face an agricultural and economic crisis as containers and casks are scarce, hindering the coming harvest.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Juvenile Court to Decide Slayer's Fate
Ohio case of James Biangy, a juvenile, who shot and killed his eight year old brother Virgil during a quarrel at their Humble home near Sedarville. Prosecutor J K Williamson notes the youth confessed a quarrel over fishing with a revolver misfired, killing Virgil as they searched a room for a sporting item.
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Ohio
James Biangy
Virgil
Sedarville
J. K. Williamson
Greene County
Williamson
Stevens Divorce Case Highlights Lack of Home for Family
Mrs. Mary T Stevens testified in a divorce case that her husband Franklin Stevens failed to provide a home for them and drank heavily. She described dispossession notices and economic hardship from 19ta onward, with the couple living in various cities and his inability to support their son.
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Stevens
Mary Tima Stevens
Jos Coby
Monit Vernon
Franis Stevens
Taney Hadem
Wes
Fipple
New York
Brant
Brooklyn
Steve
Monn’ Vernon
N. Y
Perambulating Still Found in Philadelphia
Prohibition agents report discovery of a mobile still in Philadelphia alleyways delivering illegal liquor. Barrels of mash found in cases along the alley. Augustine Bohornfielinger arrested and charged with possession of liquor, still and shell on site.
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Philadelphia
Augustine Bohornfielinger
Frontiers Opened to Moslem Bolshevik Troops
June 8 report from Ople states Turkish national authorities opened frontiers to admit large Moslem Bolshevik troops massed on the Armenian border. The Agera government offered General Wrangel to transplant his army to Thrace and form a Turco Russian republic, but Wrangel rejected the plan.
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OPLE
Agera
Wrangel
Russia
Thrace
Carey’s Marshroot Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Guarantee
Dr. Daniel G. Carey promotes Marshroot for kidney and bladder troubles with a money back offer and two way back if dissatisfied plan. It notes eye symptoms, backache, and swelling, claims lifesaving benefits, and lists Kindle Drug Stores and pharmacies as sources.
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Caray
Drugessta
Br Carey
Duaniel G. Carey
Bridgeport Backing Boosts Connors Halloran Stores Plan
A Bridgeport message thanks residents for overwhelming support after revealing plans to expand Connors Halloran Stores Inc. through preferred stock at 10 dollars a share to fund 27 new Connecticut outlets. Investors will receive one share of common stock per five shares purchased, aligning all with the venture’s growth and profits.
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Connors Clothing Company
Connors- Halloran Stores, Inc
Bridgeport
Connors - Hallorawn Stores, Inc. Company
Connorshalloran Stores, Inc
Connecticut
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Southern New England Telephone CO
Brotherhood
R. R. Labor Board
Old
Plymouth
Mass
Breasne
Wren
Blinir
Civer
Walsh
Sciortino
Fabri
Superior
Bilal
Delat
Reil Abe
Arantea
Inex Ga. Ratland
Hindle Drug Stores
Hartmann
Ike
Tilera Hartmann
Setco
Main St
Jim
James W. Connors
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