New York Central Workers Reject Wage Cuts 70 000 Stand Firm
Union officials in New York announce that about 70 000 New York Central employees will not accept wage reductions. Unskilled and skilled workers alike refuse proposed cuts from 7 1 2 to 19 21 percent, vowing to seek Railroad Labor Board decisions in Chicago if reductions take effect. Management signals willingness to obey board rulings, avoiding an immediate strike.
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New York
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Central Lines
Dela
Lackawanna and Weater Tatirgad
Iabder
Ex Grand Vizier Talaat Pasha Slain in Berlin Street
Berlin reports Talaat Pasha former grand vizier of Turkey was shot in Hardenburg Strasse. An Armenian assassin aged about 20 fired at the back of Talaat Pasha's head, killing him instantly before being captured by bystanders. The killer was beaten by the crowd and later rescued by police. The victim's identity was confirmed after a Turk passerby recognized him.
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Karl BH. von Wiegand
Berlin
Talaat Pasha
Turkey
Enver Pasha
Talast Pasha
Sedassin
Falaat
Ali Sai Bey
Hardenburg Strasse
Talvat
Grand Vigiers
Talsat
Gram Vizier
Bridgeport Man Gets Jail Term For Hootch Sale
SEW HAVEN Conn March 15 A number of prohibition law cases were disposed of in United States District court today by Judge Edwin. Adolph Goskritz of Bertford pleaded guilty to vieta riat of the Volstead act and was sentenced to jail for two months. Andrew Mandara of Bridgeport was given a term of 30 days in jail. Nicola Lombardi of New Haven told the court that the restraints put on inner buses forced him to turn to liquor traffic to keep the wolf from the door. Those fined included John Clarx Bridgeport 206 Shivatore Shalati Bridgeport 150 Albert Gravitz Waterbury 175 James P. Clancey New Haven 250 Salvatore Ballachino New Britain 575 F W Carmen New London 150 Bonds of Antonio Cesario Stephen Razio Bridgeport jailed.
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Sew Haven
Conn
United States District Court
Edwin
Adolph Goskritz
Bertford
Vietariat
Andrew Mandara
Bridgeport
Nicola Lombardi
New Haven
Stamford
Thomas
John Clarx
Shivatore Shalati
Albert R Gravitz
Waterbury
James PP. Clancey
New Mieven
Salvatore [Ballachino
New Britain
F. W. Carmen
New London
Antonio Cesario
Stephen i Razio
One Arrest in Corner Loafer Crusade Report
Police yesterday arrested a man described as one of 28 habitual loungers on Pairfield avenue between Water and Middle streets. He claimed to be Patrick Bush, 23, a clerk of 157 Pixlea place, held on a loitering charge and bailed $50 for city court this morning.
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Pairfeld Avenue
Water
Middle Streets
Patrick Bush
Pixlea Place
Senate Tables Jitney Bill Delaney to Block Passage
The jitney bill, passed by the Hartford House, arrived in the Senate and was ordered tabled for the calendar delaying action until at least Thursday. Senator DeLaney, Judiciary chair, said no suspension of rules would occur and amendments are expected to gain support. Jitney men canvass to sway the Senate while fear for business is voiced.
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Senate
Bill Delaney
House of Representatives
Hartford
Bridgeport
DeLaney
Alexander AL. DeLaney
Judiciary Committee
Senate Vn
DeLane
Hearing On Strike Bills Postponed In Connecticut
Judiciary committee postponed hearings on strike and jitney bills in Hartford. Protesters gathered in Bridgeport denouncing measures to ban jitneys. activists want to retain affordable transit for workers. House Bill 813, Goodwin bill implications debated as officials weigh public convenience and penalties for strikes.
Tire Blows Through Window After City Truck Crash
A tire from a truck blew out near Fairfield Avenue police headquarters sending shrapnel through a plate glass window at Willie Nunn’s laundry. The rim smashed a section of the storefront, scattering debris as bystanders gathered. The truck operator, Kchkel Caputo of 442 Hairall Avenue, escaped injury.
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Fairfield Avenue
Yesterdday
Willie Nunn
Kchkel Caputo
Hairall Avenue
E W. Smith Trucking Company
Maple Street
Bath and Bedroom Scenes in Stokes Divorce Case
New York reports a heated session in the Stokes divorce trial with charges of cooked-up witnesses and sharp courtroom exchanges. Testimony by W. E. D. Stokes against Mrs. Helen Elyved Stokes centers on alleged misconduct with Edgar T. Wallace in San Francisco. Cross-examination by Martin W. Littleton challenges witnesses, while defense counsel Franciax Wellman protects them from rapid-fire questions as plans for a counterattack emerge.
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New York
Stokes
W. E D. Stokes
Helen Elyved Stokes
Edgar T. Wallace
San Francisco
Martin W. Littleton
Witesson
35Th Street
Wallace
Francia x Wellman
New Haven Road To Change Date On Daylight Hour
SEY HAVEN Conn march 1b When informed that the New York city board of aldermen amended daylight saving law to April 24 the railroad would adjust plans. The New York New Haven and Hartford line will shift to April 24 west of New London and Willimantic instead of March 27 with east side awaiting Massachusetts steps.
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Sey Haven
Conn
New Y York City
New London
Willimantic
Bardo
Mmasgachu
New York Sleuths Who Probed Binkowitz Indicted
New York investigators who built the case against Binkowitz are indicted, signaling a dramatic turn. The officials face charges as prosecutors seek accountability for the probe that recovered millions.
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N.Y
Binkowitz
CASE
Clara Shui Hamon Defense Tells Jury in Self-Defense Case
The trial features Clara Shui Hamon alleging self-defense in a high-profile murder case. She recounts defense against alleged assault by Hamon and describes a contentious relationship spanning years. The proceedings unfold amid a volatile courtroom atmosphere and political corruption context connected to Wall Street investigations.
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Clara Shui Hamon
Jury
Hamon
Wall Street
Bridgeport Tax Rush Ends as Clerks Relieve Fatigue
Bridgeport residents flocked to the Federal building to file income tax returns in a last minute rush. Officials estimate tens of thousands passed through the doors over Monday and Tuesday, with 15 clerks working two hours past closing to handle the workload. Transactions were by check or money order and forwarded to Hartford, as crowds and activity dominated the scene.
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Revenue Office
Federal
Bianle
Tan Nowe
Internal Revenue Collector
William Connell
Internal Revenue
Hiartford
Inernyl Veverua
More Pay Tax In New York but Totals Are Less
New York March 15 More pay tax went to the federal government but the totals were smaller than last year. Officials led by collector Dowards reported a larger number of taxpayers but smaller individual payments due to weak business and rising unemployment. Continued on page seventeen.
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New York
Dowards
Internal Revenue
Sam
Irish Aid Drive Opens With Bishop Murray Plea
Bridgeport citizens pledged 10500 at a Stratfield meeting for Irish relief as Bishop Murray urged support for destitute women and children. He cited a national goal of 10 million dollars and a Connecticut share near 400000, stating over 300000 women and children were undernourished and needed about 50000 daily.
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Murray
Hev
Jonna, Murray
Tartford
Ireland
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Trish
Hilshop Murray
Bryar Tarkett
Ita Armn
America
Mshop
National Committee
Connecticut
Simon Crehan
MacSwiney Anuoil
Govt Pays 19,760,000 To American Express Co
MAGON Ga March 15 The American Railway Express company has been reimbursed 29,700,000 by the United States treasury to cover losses from operation during the six month guardanis period March 1 to September 1 1926. W A Benwon testified at federal court today in the trial of fifty eight indicted for consp to rob the company of over 1,000,000 of goods. The fraud and damage claims for stolen goods during the period will exceed 12,000,000. Government had paid out 5,000,600. The total deficit for the operation during the six months was more than 40,000,000, compared with receipts of over 62,770 hod.
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Magon
American Railway Express Company
United States Treasury
Operatone
W. A. Ben~ Won
Afty-four Ini
Furg
Benga An
Stillman Divorce Trial Withdrawn in New York
A New York court scene hints at possible withdrawal of the James A. Stillman versus Anna V. Stillman divorce action and a counter suit, with talks of shifting proceedings to California or Nevada. Joan F. Brennan, acting for Mrs. Stillman, appeared before Justice Morsehauser in White Plains, indicating the agreement to continue.
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New York
James’ A. Stillman
Anna VI. Stillman
Hids
Joan F. Brennan
Csponsel
Mre
Stillman
Morsehauser
White Plains
Stanley Initiates Probe Over News Leaks to Bridgeport Papers
Police board member Callahan faces charge of absence without leave while other misconduct claims were withdrawn. Board orders an official inquiry by Superintendent Flanagan into sources of a Bridgeport News leak tied to the Dobbs retirement case, with possible subpoenas for the reporters if needed.
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Stanley
Bridgeport Newspapers
Flanagan
Police Board
Dobbs
Callahan
Postvueman
J. Francis Callahan
Maron
Anderson and Calhoun
Iax
Howard Avenue
Robert H. Dabba
John T. Stanley
Patrick J. Flanagan
Bridgeport
New England Rail Lines Warn Insolvency Threats
Traffic experts urge including all New England roads in a receivers naming plan as higher rates fail to fix the crisis. Rich, head of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, tells a special citizens commission that labor costs and current wage agreements cripple efficiency, calling for tariff and labor reforms and conference with employees.
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Bostgn
March
Anil Hartford Railroad
Erttire
L Rich
Chancel
Industries
Massachu
New England
Mr. Rich
Special Citizens’ Commission
Jean
Rich
Nich
New England Roader
New Haven
Waterbury Man Slain Near His Home
Waterbury Conn March 15 Joséph Rolli 45 of this city was shot and killed in a lonely spot near Pearl Lake road on the outskirts. The body was found late tonight and police began a search for the murderer with no clues. Luttonzia son in law identified the body. A neighbor recalled a sharp report about 7 80 o'clock and an automobile passed shortly after. Medical Examiner Crane said the shot appeared fired from distance and the bullet entered Rolli's head. Robbery not motive. a witch and money were found in Rolli clothing, no weapon recovered.
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Waterbury
Conn
Joséph Rolli
Pearl Lake Road
John Lutconzie
Luttonzia
Rolli
Crane
Rob
Meyer Named War Finance Chief Seen As Miracle Maker
Eugene Meyer Jr of New York is appointed director of the War Finance Corporation and expected to deliver immediate benefits to business men farmers and producers. Many bankers praise revival of the agency with Meyer viewed as a dynamic force and faith in its future. Continued on page seven.
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Eugene Meyer
Washington
Eugene Meyer, Jr
New York
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Meyer
War Financy Corporation
Mleyer
Beere
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Corner Loafer Crusade
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Jacob Goodhart
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Needs
Neebe
Vn Crnburn
State Federation of Gator
Judiciary Comenaite
Goodwin
Megan
State Street
Hill
General Assembly
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Consumers’ League
Amalgamated Metils Workers of America
Whitman
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A. Tuken
Pectles Roigain
Finameial
Alonzo Greer
Thomas Meringéio
Frank QillaNan
Isaac Mindheim
Dnilviduat Cer
On Relief
Police
Richard Whitney and Company
Benjamin Binkowics
Cleveland
Clara
Ardmore
Okla
Mara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Mexico
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Lionel
Lawton
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Edgar J. Rich
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