New Haven Marine Workers Fight Wage Cut
Representatives of New Haven and Bridgeport marine workers protested a proposed 24 percent wage reduction after talks with railroad executives. The wage cut, tied to the 1926 agreement, would affect over 3,400 men and 150 towboats across the Atlantic, Gulf, and nearby coastlines, as delegates head to Philadelphia for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Imarine
New Haven
Fiord
States Railroad Labor Board
Lroad
Association of Mates and Pilots
Philadelphia
Gulf Coasts
Caprill
Atlantic Towboat Association
William
Maher
Masters, Mates and Pilots Association
Rats Big Feed Bill Reveals Vast Rat Feeding Effort
A sharp critique notes that the nation produces 290 million dollars worth of food solely to feed rats. It claims 20,000 workers devote themselves to feeding 100.6 million rats, while property is damaged in return.
Hoover Says Soviet Economy Won't Rebuild Soon
The analysis argues Bolshevik Russia lacks export commodities beyond gold and jewelry held by the regime. It cites famine and cold, cites prewar flax output and 1920 production, and claims no meaningful trade will occur until Russia abandons its current economic system, affecting Europe’s recovery.
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Russia
Bol- Shevik
England
Europe
Missing Burns Bill Ties Up Police Budget Issues
A partially paid $7,400 bill tied up raids and the Apportionment board last year. The bill bounced between the mayor's office, police department, and board, with no appropriation made. At a February hearing, police commissioners denied outstanding bills existed. Transfers across departments followed, shifting funds among Charity, Library, Education, and Miscellaneous accounts to cover deficits and equipment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corea
Apportionment Board
Police Department
Board of Apportionment
Board of
Charities Department
Partionment Board
Library Fund
Apa
Fark
Sura
Board of Education
Weather update on cold Tuesday and storm shift east
Abnormally warm weather Monday gave way to a much colder Tuesday across the Atlantic States and New England. The Great Lakes storm moved east toward Newfoundland by Monday night with fresh northwest winds and fair conditions to follow. Warnings remained up north of Delaware breakwater while temperatures and barometric readings were noted in multiple cities.
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England
New York
Great Lakes
Imten
Newfoundland
Atlantic States
Eingland
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi River
Delaware
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Ihaven Weather Bureau
Bar
Wea
Allantara
Atlantic City
Paget St
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Hartford
New
Haven
New Orleans
Norfolk
Pittsburgs - Claudy
Portland
St. Paul
Nias AC
Middlebrook Almanac
Propaganda and Plebiscite Victory in Upper Silesia
Berlin reports a bloodless plebiscite victory in Upper Silesia with flag celebrations as German districts react. Vote totals show 718,700 for staying in Germany and 460,700 for joining Poland, amid caution from papers about possible frontier revisions by the Entente. Two districts, Pless and Rybnik, may be protested due to coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Karl
HW. von Wyegand
Upper Silesia
Enlyrs
Republic
Reichstag
Wilhelmstrasse
Germany
Rimir
Poland
Lokal Anseiger
Varwaerts Vossische Zeitung
Tageblattal
Aud
Entente
Upper Silesian
Tageblatt
Ryler Tarnowitz
Pless
Rybdnik
Silesia
Breslau
Poland Threatens Appeal to League From Plebiscite
Washington reports Poland may appeal to the League of Nations and the council of ambassadors if the Upper Silesia plebiscite results are sanctioned for a German victory. Poland seeks impartial review, possibly with a U.S. representative, citing alleged German methods and stressing Silesia’s fate as key to countering German militarism.
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Washington
Poland
Council of Ambassadors
League of Nations
League of Nationa
Tribunl
United States
League
Sland Island
State Department
Germany
Upper Silesia
Silesia
Silesia Feared Split If Vote Favors Germany
Reports from official circles warn that Silesia could be divided after a plebiscite if the German vote wins while Polish areas would go to Poland. Officials stress the results are unofficial and come mainly from Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silesia
Germany
Officiel
Poland
Berlin
Probaly
Fordney Tariff Revival Stirs House and Senate Debate
The Fordney tariff bill is revived as House leaders aim for a broad permanent measure. The plan involves rapid drafting with a split between revenue and tariff discussions in the House and Senate Finance panel. President backs an emergency agricultural measure and cloture may be used to prevent delays, while western members push to keep farm products off the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Congress
Senate
Harling
Wordney
Barrose
House Committee
Severe Forest Fires Raging In Plainfield
Forest fires continued to do heavy damage in the Plainfield area today as winds pushed flames through wooded lands north of Oneco. Firefighters fought the blaze to protect several buildings. three hundred acres burned last week and more forested areas were reported threatened before containment.
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Oneco
Hot Wave Breaks 47 Year Record in New Mexico
Dispatches from SPW describe extreme heat across New York and Boston as 1910 records fall. Weather observers report unusually cool spots elsewhere and forecast a peak heat wave lasting through June, with temps reaching historic highs and widespread effects on daily life.
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New
Ilavendoe
SPW
York
Eyd Phoe
Boston
Cooksonvilly
Tarrar Haven
New Yale President Address Advocates Athletic Reform
The speech argues for reform in college athletics and education. It stresses physical education for all students, ethical coaches, and the broad benefits of intercollegiate athletics beyond competition, urging improvement where needed and warning against immoral influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Ey Houver
Tre Lygee Intercmlemale
Unclear ad copy about remedies and prices
Fragmentary OCR style notice advertises patent remedies like Foley Co products and tonics. Text mentions trial package and various health claims with scattered misspellings and addresses. No clear event or person beyond brand names.
Burgomaster Max to Congratulate Harding in Brussels
Report notes Burgomaster of Brussels will convey Belgian government congratulations to President Harding on his U S presidency. Also references cautions on sterilizing shaving brushes amid anthrax fears and claims about the Greek newspaper prominence in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgomaster
Max
Harding
Brussels
Marcel Ah Secureil
United States
Warding
United State
Obituary notices for Kaley Dupont and Prye and Nichols in local obits
Obituary notices list Samuel Kaley at M Sanne street home then service at St Charles with Rev Thomas P Gla. Also Grace Dupont funeral at Anthony church burial Michael cemetery. Mary Burns Campana services at Gleasers Sacrament church with high mass. burial Ry Michael's cemetery. George Prye funeral at Bethel from his late home at 2 pm. survived by three daughters. William Nichols of 150 Hough Avenue dies after a week. funeral Thursday at 2 pm from his home. burial Lakeview Cemetery. The report cites multiple local names, addresses, and burial sites in a single obituary-focused item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kaley
Samuel Foley
M. Sanne
Dohn Street
St. Chiarkes
Thomas
Furial
St. Michael Cometary
Merbert Schwinuk
Teer Fart
Howard Tradiey
Ormond
Grace Typont
Grace Dupont
Aclovth
Elork
Anthons'a Onureh
Michael
Mary Burns Campana
Ahaty Burns
George A. Campana
Rirailard Avenue
Birriai
Ry, Michael's
George Prye
George F. Prye
Bethel
Maren
St. 7
Nichols
Hough Avenue
Elizabeth
William
Lettie W
Avenue
William Nichols
Olcork
Lakeview
Veterans Aid Efforts Expand Across Cities
Portland posts of the American Legion provided positions for a portion of unemployed men last month. An aggregate 4789 persons were aided through Legion services. Los Angeles reports 1300 veterans unemployed with a council-proposed 310,000 budget for job creation and flow prevention work. Detroit auxiliaries cooperate with veterans from Spanish American and World Wars in training unemployed ex service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETS
Portland
Gre
American Legion
Los Angeles
Los Angeley Council
Detroit
Curtis Marshmallow Cream Recipe Contest at Bridgeport Market
A townwide contest offers prizes for Curtis Marshmallow Cream recipes. A public demonstration at Bridgeport Market will feature Orangeade Paste and 23 cent prizes. Readers are urged to submit Marshmallow Cream desserts like pudding apple dumpling prune whip and cake toppings to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldar
Bridgepart
Phose
Kiew Curtis
Eme
Bridaearken
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NOBLE
Espress
Kiddle Kars
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Hoover
Burns Bill
Af. W. Grove
Paris
America
Plainfield
Enelane
bEth Foley & Co
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Tate Vnis
Athens
Greek Star
Waare Contin
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Main Street
Conn
Packard
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