Release Offers to End Liner Strike Rejected
Buenos Aires authorities reject two proposed solutions to end the two month port strike delaying the Munson liner Marsha Washington. European ship lines and a non union unloading method failed to win approval as Washington presses Argentina to resolve the disruption. In Chicago, railroad wage talks focus on alignments with other industries and cost of living, with economists citing steel and wholesale price trends.
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Buenos Aires
Mulson
Marsha Washington
Shue Department
Wrington
United States Shipping Board
Borcore
Port Workers’ Union
Munson Line
Buenos Aires Labor Protection Association
Washington
United States
Argentina
Chicago
Unio
United Sales Steel Corporation
Dramatic Critics Get Beds in Theater
Paris May nights saw 44 beds installed for critics to rest between acts as they wrote early morning reviews. The same theater faced competition from a rival manager who improvised a ball with popular actresses. In the foyer a power fade halted the first night yet the host supplied supper, turning the evening into added publicity for the production.
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Paris
Landis Won't Discuss New Quitting Rumor
Washington indorsed a bill to let a federal judge hold another pecuniary post, reviving rumors Judge Kenesaw M Landis might resign as baseball commissioner. Landis refused to discuss the matter, saying he would speak when he acts.
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Landis
Washington
Dial
South Carolina
Nkenesaw M. Landis
Juden
National Sailors Home Closes After 50 Years
Quin Mass May 4 The National Sailors Home, a longtime haven for retired sailors, closed its doors as the older generation faded and new arrivals were not yet seeking relief. Residents were sent to other institutions.
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National Sailors Home
Stamen
Motorists clash over city collision near Brewster Street
On April 5, 1919 a two car crash at infield avenue and Brewster street left George F F Ashe suing Standard Oil Company of New York. Judge John R Booth of the common pleas court acts as arbiter with both sides blaming the other for negligence and damages totaling 519 dollars.
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Infield Avenue
Brewster Street
George FF. Ashe
Standard Oil Company of
New York
John R. Booth
Common Pleas Court
Standard Oil Company
Standard Cail Company
Ashe
Booth
Divorces Recommended in Contested Cases
Judge Donald T Warner state referee has recommended divorces in two contested cases heard last week. Sophia I Le wood Petty of Stamford is named in an alleged infidelity petition against Charles R Petty, a Stamford banker. Dupree is also recommended on the petition of Charles H Wensley of Greenwich against Clara Wensley, with custody of a minor child. Reports will go to a Superior Court judge for confirmation.
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Donald T. Warner
Gtate
Divorer
Sophia I. Lewood Petty
Stamford
Charles R. Petty
Dupree
Charles H. Wensley
Greenwich
Clara Wensleys
Supterior Court
Scandinavian ship brings Swedish gold to New York
A Scandinavian steamship United States arriving in New York May carries seventy sacks of gold bullion valued at several million dollars from Swedish mints. The gold, refined from Russian sources, represents a major shipment intended for the United States.
Desertion Alleged in Divorce Action in City Court
A divorce petition claims desertion since April 1618 by Mur O'Brien Keith against William Weilh, a man of parts, filed in the superior court here. The couple married June 14, 117, with a name variant for O'Brien.
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Mur O'Brien Keith
Wiliam Weilh
Mhanze
Lu O'Brien Ejuba
Mrs Rorer Promotes Frugal Kitchen Habits
Mrs Rorer’s talks save folks money by showing how to use leftovers, prepare pleasing dishes on small budgets, and save utensils, time, and labor. Her sessions, starting daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., offer easy home-building guidance on the fourth floor.
Howco Jewel coffee blend flavor at the store
The description promotes Howco Jewel coffee with a splendid strength and clear ness secured by careful blending. Available forms include Formosa Ceylon Japan or mixed. Price listed as 60 cents.
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Formosa
Ceylon
Japan
Richest of novel skirts and silken bargains
Marvelous silken skirts in soft colors and brilliant contrasts from Roshanara canton crepes and other patterns. Highlights include Tally-Ho Fancy baronet Here-N-There Calcium crepes with embossed plaids and vivid hues. Also summer fashion flannel blazers with white and bright stripe patterns. second floor.
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Baronet
Fine hand embroidered underwear sale with Spanish ties
The item describes handcrafted undergarments embroidered by Filipinos taught by Spanish instructors of old, highlighting patient skilled work. It notes rumpled or soiled pieces offered at special prices, featuring scrolls, buds, drawnwork, scalloped edges, and designs across gowns, chemises, drawers, petticoats with prices from $2.95 to $4.95, located on the second floor.
Home needs of marked values list of items and location
A catalog style list items for home use includes food choppers large white bread boxes rotary ash sifters pantry sets four pieces black japanned dust pans Acme ice cream freezers family scales twenty four pounds steel frying pans garbage cans five gallon size located on the fourth floor.
Notions to save time or money in household goods
A fragmented shopping list lists hairnets, shoelace replacements, silk threads, crochet cottons, beaded laces, and other notions with prices in cents and dollars. It notes torn hairnets, lost scissors, and urges stocking future needs with items like white tape, beaded tips, and dress accessories for hair and shirts.
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St. Clark
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