Nationwide coal miners walk out for first united strike
Indianapolis March 21 union leaders of United Mine Workers announce a nationwide suspension of work by all un ion coal miners at midnight March 31. About 600000 men affected. order directs operators to hold seats and avoid violence while plans for strike are formed in Cleveland. Nova Scotia spared as readers note separate contracts and Canadian workers included.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Minera
Imainera
United States
Sthe
Canada
Nova Scotia
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Internations
Phi Murrey
William Green
Fe Teps
Jersey Land Jumps as Skeeters Depart
Trenton New Jersey Mosquito extermination boosts taxable property values by about 10 percent overall from 2893 to 1921 The State Department of Opinion on Conservation and Development releases findings noting skeeter control as a major factor except Camden and cites counties with organized extermination commissions as linked to higher increases.
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Jersey
Skeeters
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
State Conservation
Camden
Fight for City Council Control Prompts Voting Next Monday
Marsh 21 Special A heated race for Danbury city council control unfolds as four Republican council candidates Selvoen Walden Wilkenson and Ruscos compete alongside two alderman hopefuls Fanton and Martachis. Democratic nominees include Slatten Tamune Midwitt Harron and Langh. ballots cast next week will shape the legislative balance.
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Danbury
Marsh
George J. Selvoen
Wimer
Walden
George A. Wilikenson
Cheater V. Ruscos
Sterling H. Fanton
John
Martachis
Michael
Snltten
Paul, Tamuene
Midwitt Harraon
Willian A. Langh
Michael A. Greene
William G. Lynch
Theatres face safety upgrades after city survey
A Bridgeport council report from Fire Chief Johnson and Building Inspector Rowland recommends closing the Oak Theatre and tightening fire safety in schools and venues. Minor hazards noted at Plaza Lyric American sites, with panic locks and sprinkler gaps highlighted.
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Bridgeport
Common Council
Daniel E. Johnson
Daniel M. Rowland
New Haven
George and
Center Streets
Eltinge
Breed Street
Arzon Hall
East Malin Street
Varuna Wall
Court Place
Brooklawn
Commitis
Plaza
Uais
Lie Plaza Theatre
Fies
Aso
Sugar Tariff Rate Set At $1.60 Per 100 Pounds
The Fordney tariff bill sugar rates were approved by the Senate finance committee, five to four, as a compromise. Rates are 160 per two hundred pounds for Cuban sugar, set amid a prolonged fight.
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Washington
March
Senate Finance Committee
Speaker Agrees to Suspend Rules for Bonus Vote
Washington March 2 Speaker Gillett consented to suspend rules to take up the bonus bill Thursday after four hours of debate with equal time for supporters and opponents. A two thirds vote is required to proceed. leaders expect smooth passage with no amendments. Campbell and the Rules Committee will draft a suspension rule for the plan.
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Washington
Gillett
House
Renorf
Campbell
Tomorow
Canplell Geid
Fordney
Ways,and Means Committee
Wiedfeldt Named Berlin Ambassador to United States
Dr Otto Ludwig Wiedfeldt is appointed German ambassador to the United States amid reparations talks. Born August 16 1871 in Thuringia he is noted as a skilled economist linguist and diplomat with a strong Washington placement and favorable press reaction.
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DR. C. L. Wiedfeldt
Berlin
United States
Associated Press
Otto Ludwig Wiedfeldt
Wirth
Weildfeldln
Miles
Wiedfeldt
Washington
Hold Divorce Frame Up Contractor in 10000 Bail
New York March 21 Jack Berkowitz arrested and held in $10 000 bail on a subornation perjury charge alleging he led a syndicate that faked evidence for divorces in New York state The case centers on use of professional actors to mislead complainants and potential victims Police say Berkowitz boasted of furnishing co respondents The arrest followed a DA complaint filed by Cheas whose client felt framed Continued on Page Two.
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New York
Jack Berkowitz
New York State
Samuel 7
Chess Nigwyer
Chess
Berkowicz
Baldwin
Opre Wayer
Tombs Court
Gilent
Berkowices
District Attorney's Office
Detec‘tig
Bernarg A. Blood
Berkowics
Gortright to Act for Slawson Absence at Schools
Principal and teachers were notified of Everatt Cortright as Acting Superintendent during Superintendent Slawson's absence. Harvey C. Went, 28, Director of Physical Education, and Theresa F.R., Elsia L. Behmitz, and Earle L. Lakeman, physical instructors, were appointed effective April 1. Appointments were approved by the School Board at a special meeting Monday.
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John B. ‘Wyn- Koop
Board of Education
Everatt Cortright
Slawson
Nozices
Anrill
Schoenfeld Girl Recites Story of Claimed Assaults
A Schoenfeld girl aged about 11 narrates claims of assaults by George J Tickerd at Madison Square Garden and an office tower in Manhattan. She describes meetings with Richard aided by Wella Gasko, receiving money and urging further visits over several months.
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New York
Sarah Schoenfeld
Ogorsson
Richard
Wella Gasko
Madison Square Garden
Shed
Eclle
West 47Th Street
Thhem
Gasko
Rickingaso
Reparations Commission Fixes German Payments
The Allied Reparations Commission met from midnight with brief pauses and reached a unanimous decision on Germany's obligations. It upheld Cannes Conference figures for 1922 payments totaling 720 million gold marks plus 1,459 million marks in kind and set conditions for a provisional arrangement.
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Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
Cannes
Geremany
Bridgeport Fire Department Details and Fire Loss Figures
Bridgeport Booster's report highlights a fully motorized 41-piece fire service with 266 firefighters across 14 fire houses. The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts 71,091 inspections yearly, aiding property owners to remove hazards. In the last fiscal year 818 fires caused $155,214.53 in losses. department expenditures were $696,357.51. A training station recommendation aims to improve rescue drills and ladder use.
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Fire Prevention Bureau
Bridgeport Five Cent Fare Probe Highlights Denials
A Bridgeport five cent trolley fare dispute dominates the hearing agenda with the Public Utilities Commission. The Connecticut Co. reports operating income of 12 408 for November 20 to February 28, amid broader debate on a two cent transfer and previous fare structure.
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Connecticut CO
Bridgeports
Connecticut
Publics, Utilities Commission
Compu
Bridgeport
Public Utitities Commission
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Yall
Chapman Richard T- Higgins
Artlccles Commission
Pubic Utilities Commission
Hald Tast
Judis Foster
Picketts
Stratfield
Legas
Doris Brunen Files Will Protest In Riverside Case
In Riverside N7 on March 21 a probate contest was entered against the estate of John T Beanen a showman killed at his home ten days earlier. Widow Doris Brunen opposes probate and Elizabeth Jausche of Gary Indiana sister of the slain man filed a caveat to block letters of administration until a hearing. Brunen says no will has been found despite a thorough search and claims the estate may be worth 26000 to 209000 with Brunen seeking only one dollar as her share.
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Washington
Banate
White House
Hughes
Senate
Paddy Cravath
New York
Ina
Borah
Iaaho
Cravath
Johnson
Carl Tornia
Lodge
Harding
Repubican
Riverside
John T. Beanen
Aod
Ace Lon Wag
Mra
Doris Brunes
Plizabeth Jausche
Gary
Linas
Mount Holy
Jaescht
Brunen
Jansche
Hin
Branen
Thal Khe
Norwalk Hears Support for Five Cent Fare Plan
Norwalk residents and officials urged the Public Utilities Commission to keep a five cent fare on all trolley lines. The two hour hearing resembled a community mass meeting with Mayor Calvin L. Barton and 16 spokespeople voicing support for the five cent fare and arguing against further reductions.
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Norm
Public Utilities Commission
Norwalk
Calvin L. Barton
Kidnaped Butler Tells of Rolling Rock Club Orgies
New York report describes sensational claims about the Rolling Rock Club in Ligonier Pennsylvania. Attorney Aranow denies the allegations as he explains the case before Judge Knox. The lurid accounts reference drinking, promiscuity, and alleged activites among members.
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Winifred van Duzer
New York
Ligonier
Sattate Fn
Accrie
August Probai
Pittspurgh
Bu “Arenio
Country Club
Ellig Islang
John C. Knox
T.“¥. Aranow
N. Pew
Pitugburen
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Slanson I
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Tex Rickard
Reparations Commission
Booster
Gridgeport Telegram
Segs Tate
Doris Brunen
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