Rail Labor Board Cuts $46 Million From Yearly Payroll Pace
Chicago May 28 The United States Railroad Labor Board orders wage reductions for about 400000 Maintenance of Way workers effective July 1 reducing annual payroll by about 48 million with five cent per hour cuts for most workers while some classes receive smaller cuts The board notes prior adjustments in 1920 and 1921 and says changes apply to limited divisions in a few states The decision followed hearings in Chicago from March 6 to April 29 and excludes train yard and engine service staff still negotiating with railroads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
United States Railroad
Maintenance of Way
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
German cabinet accepts reparations loan terms
Berlin May 28. The cabinet’s move shows Germany likely to seek a large international loan by May 31. The Reparations Commission terms guided the shift, with Chancellor Wirth's government reconciling coalition factions to back cabinet support despite undisclosed sectoral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Reparations Commission
Wirth
Lodge Sees Passage of Republican Protective Tariff
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts assured that Congress will pass a Republican protective tariff before adjournment. He said the bill will be approved when voters render judgment, citing continued night Senate sessions and metal schedule focus. He rejected cloture as likely and defended the impact on trade, praising the Emergency tariff as a baseline and insisting protection spurs national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Finance’ Committee
Hoover
Soldier Bonus Bill Advances to Senate Report Today
Washington May 28 The Senate Finance Committee prepares to report a bonus bill similar to the Fordney measure after debates within the panel. McCumber and allies back certificates of indebtedness for 50 percent immediate borrowing while Smoot favors paid up insurance. Democrats push cash bonus, wary of a veto if not matching President Harding’s sales tax plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
McCumber
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Curtis, Watson
Sutheriged
Fordney
Smoot
Finance Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
McClumber
Senate
Germany vouches for reparations pace as Wirth cabinet tightens control
In Berlin the Wirth cabinet presses ahead with reparations talks while keeping details from Reichstag leaders. Dr Wirth Hermes Rathenau and Schmidt discuss the Paris demands and the economic impact as the May 31 deadline looms, with London The Times noting possible League of Nations admission if Germany shows good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reparations Commission
Wirth
Reichstag
Foreign Relations Committee
Hermes
Walter R. Rathenau
Corelen
Robert Schmidt
Reparation Commission
Germany
Paris
London
the Times
League of Nations
League
Council of the League
Italian Ministers Approve Russo Italian Commercial Pact
Rome May 29 The council of ministers approved the Russo Italian commercial treaty negotiated at Genoa between Italian foreign minister Schanzer and Soviet delegation head Tebucherin. The draft treaty was served at Genoa on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Council
Inisters
Genoa
Slenor Schanzer
Italsan
Tebucherin
Intruder Knifes Man in Midnight Sylvan Ave Home
Anton Koos, age 4, of 8 Sylvan Avenue, held on assault and breach of peace charges after a knife attack on Andrew Kinfeik at his Sylvan Avenue home shortly after midnight. Kinfeik suffered a right arm wound. Koos was jailed on $1,000 bond and arraignment set in City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kinfeik
Sylvan Avenue
Anton Koos
Koos
Kong
Kiafeik
Mysterious death at wheel of car puzzles police
John McAuliffe of South Avenue, employed at UMC, was found dead at 1 am in the Warren Street garage where his car and he remained for hours. Neighbors reported a liquor odor and an unexplained death with a possible autopsy to determine cause. Police and Medical Examiner Garlick investigated as Bureau of Investigation eyes movements Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAuliffe
South Avenue
Warren Street
McAuliffe
Samuel Garlick
Garlick
Bureau of Investigation
McAullife
Irish Free State to convene parliament July 1
May 28 Dublin Associated Press reports the Provisional government will summon parliament to meet in Dublin on July 1 under article 17 of the 1921 treaty and the 1922 Irish Free State act. Belfast mentions border tensions and casualties with Dundalk crowds and Carlingford Bay gun boats. London coverage notes a Downing Street conference on the Irish crisis with leaders Lloyd George Churchill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Provisional Government
London
Belfast
Louth-Armagh
Newry
Dundalk
Ulster
South Armagh
Carlingford
Dundak Bay
Lloyd [George
Children narrowly escape as truck overturns on Post Road
Eight Bridgeport travelers including five children were injured when a motor truck overturned near Loun Beach while attempting to avoid streetcar tracks. Driver James Bella suffered a broken collarbone. others, including his wife and three children, were hurt. Injured were treated at a Stamford physician’s office before returning home to Bridgeport. A separate automobile crash on the Black Rock turnpike, Fairfield, left the driver and four passengers slightly injured after striking a sand pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
New York
Post Road
Loun, Beach
James Bella
Coleman Street
Bella
Josephine
Cameo
Michael
Mary
Mary Besarli
James Street
Joseph Weskamp
Stamford
Anthon Masse
Garfield Avenue
Black Rock
Fairfield
Masse
H. R. Elwood
Wairfield
Danbury Five Injured in Auto Crash Near Rail Abutment
Five people were injured when an enclosed automobile crashed into a stone abutment of a railroad crossover in Danbury. Passengers include Marie Anna and Ethel Neff, sisters, Theodore Neff, their brother, and Frederick Stratton, all from Danbury. Dr. John T. Black arrived soon after to render first aid. the driver reported another car’s headlights blinded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soushbury
New York, New Haven and Hartford
John T. Black
Marie
Anna
Ethel Neff
Danbury
Theodore Neff
Frederick Stratton
Theodorr Nef
White House Picket by Children Planned in Protest
The crusaders plan daily picketing at the White House to press for access to war-time offenders in prison. Two women and two older children will occupy the gates for an hour at midday and another hour in the evening, with replacements each following day. Names include Mrs. Stanley Clark of Texas and Mrs. Walter Reeder of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Crusaders
Presiden Harding
Harding
Nis Érnise
Chesapeake
Stanley Clark
Texas
Walter Reeder
Oklahoma
Socialists Nominate Plunkett For Governor
At New Gaven on May 38 the Socialist state convention nominated Martin F. Plunkett of Wallingford for governor. Other picks included J Polaki Haven for U S senator Krahl of Meridien for lieutenant governor and William Morgen of New London for state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gaven
Martin F. Plunkett
Wallingford
Socialist Party
United States
J. Polaki Haven
Gover. Krahl
Meridien
Giate
William Morgen
New London
Westport Dogs Banned From Night Hunt Sweep To Pound
Westport authorities led by First Selectman Austin Wakeman and Dog Warden Wiorge W. Milla launched a dragnet to curb a dog at large problem. Dogs found roaming will be seized and placed in the town pound until reclaimed or disposed of after 72 hours, with owners covering all costs. Local officials cite state law requiring action amid rising stray numbers and a community worry over public safety and decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Peetay
Austin Wakeman
Viorge W. Milla
Mysterious woman sought to hire killer in Ward case
Reports from White Plains New York on May 28 describe a stylishly dressed young woman attempting to hire a waiter at a New York restaurant to shoot Walter S. Ward a wealthy baker who has confessed to killing Clarence Peters a former none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
New York
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Af Ward
Hig
New Rochelle
Peters
Ward
Dist
Weeks
The
Upper Manhattan
Rg Ward
West Sixty Highth Street
Manhattan
Hay
Walter
Pet
Ater
Curtis
Whewig- Ward
Memorial Services Praise Soldier Dead In City
Memorial services were held in multiple city churches honoring soldiers and sailors from Civil War to World War II. U S Senator Irvine Lenroot urged faith and law, while Mayor Atwater and Lt Governor Templeton attended with veterans, religious leaders, and patriotic societies represented. The event featured flags, references to national unity, and calls to make the service an annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renator Leproo
Philippine Islands
Kearns
Hal T. Kearny
The
Universalist Church
Fred Atwater
Charles Templeton
U. S
Irvine L. Lenroot
Mayor Atwater
Atwater
Templeton
Senator Lenroot
Unemployment Not A Danger Declared By Harding
President Harding releases a letter to Secretary Hoover praising the winter as the greatest unemployment era ended. He notes improved labor conditions nationwide aside from coal and textile strikes, commending the unemployment conference, its committees, and leaders including Secretary Davis and Col. Arthur Woods for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Hoover
New England
Conference On
Davis
Col
Arthur Woods
New York
Ciiens
See of Labor
Report on Crane sentence declared untrue in official dispatch
May 28 official foreign office dispatches released by the French embassy here deny a French court martial sentence for Charles R. Crane of Chicago. They say the reports of a 20 year sentence or incitement to anti French disturbances in Syria are wholly unfounded after a thorough investigation.
Mrs Griffin Reported Dying At Hospital
Mrs va Griff wife of John Griffin a Fairfield home butler was found on the road at Fairfight on Saturday suffering from self inflicted poison. She was reported dying this morning at St Vincent's hospital as physicians doubted she would live. Police had no official information by last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va Griff
John Griffin
Anna A. Jennings
Fairfight
Wig
St. Vincent's Hospital
Grifin
Fairfield
Rumor of Smith suicide baseless and unproven
Rumors that the body of an unidentified man found near Derby resembled ex tax collector Howard F. Smith proved unfounded. Derby and Ansonia police stated no body was found drowned yesterday, with no clues or trails in Bridgeport. Authorities note a civil suit against Smith remains and a nationwide alert may go out if criminal charges are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Lake
Bridgeport
Derby
Howard F. Smith
Ansonia
Wither Foundation
Third
Smith
Polles
Patrick J. Flanagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rail Labor Board
U.M. C. Employe
Irish Free State
Sound Beach
Plunkett
Warden
Man
Young Ward
Baker
Washington Park
M. E. Church
Tatham
Crane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!