End of Chicago building strikes outlined by Armstrong
Fred W. Armstrong of Chicago described the four year campaign to enforce the Landis Award at the Open Shop conference in Connecticut. He traced the violent labor struggles, the award’s three principles, and the shift to open shop amid strikes and terror, noting progress toward lasting peace in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cittizens
Chicago
Connecticut
Fred W. Armstrong
Citizens Committee
Landis
Stratfield
Armstrong
SM. Armstrong
Sinois
Kenesaw Landis
Fudge Lamdis
Seo
Immediate
Ganss
Chioe
Howell Cheney
Heney Brothers
Manchester
J. Cheney
Thomas J Keller
Manufacturers’ Association of
Hartford County
Stanley Ellard
Ridgeport
Wor Colds Preventive Leuxative BROMO QUININE Tablets
An advertisement promotes a BROMO QUININE based remedy for colds and grip. It claims a safe and proven effect and features a box with the signature of E. W Grove. Soc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W Grove. Soc
Confederate General Stoughton Dies in Alabama
Lisut Gen H B Stoughton 81 of the Army of Tennessee United Confederate veterans died at his home Morningview Montgomery Alabama. Death was caused by paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Lisut
H. B. Stoughton
Army of Tennessee
United Confederate Veterans, Diga
Morningview
Labor expert called to fix trolley wages in New Haven
Arthur Sturgis of Washington testified at a trolley wage arbitration in New Haven as the board opened hearings on whether conductors and motormen should receive higher pay or face cuts. Charles Kleiner chaired with lawyers from Hartford and Boston, and the session continued with continued testimony planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Arthur Sturgis
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Trolley Arbitration Board
Connecticut Company
Charles Kleiner
Joseph Barry
Hartford
James Vahey
Boston
Trolleymen
Trolleymen's Union
George D. Watrous
Ma. Sturgis
Firth
Gloria Swanson Defends Title At Royal Dinner
Gloria Swanson defended her status as a leading star while a royal party, including Prince Tsuned Matsudaira and his attaches, visited New York. The group attended a Waldorf Astoria dinner hosted by the Span Society with Taft presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tsuned Matsudaira
Japan
Europe
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Yokohama
Span Society
Hotel Astor
Henry W. Taft
John H. Finley
van Dyke
Briggs Hugo
Paris
Joe Stehlin
Morocco
Stehlin
Mulley Tafaid
Custom House
Messiah Baptists Bazaar Sets November Dates at Church
The Messiah Baptists will stage their annual bazaar in the church parlors from November 17 through 20. Supper runs each evening from 5 to 10 with a program at 8. The church aims to raise 3000 to support its work. The bazaar features booths with fancy articles, aprons, novelties, and homemade candies for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messiah/ Fupus
Delayed Arraignment for Thomas W. Miller in War Seizure Case
New York May 4 The arraignment of Thomas W. Miller for summer alien property custodian charges was postponed to a later date before Federal Judge Henry Goddard. Miller was indicted on conspiring to defraud the government in a $7,700,000 war seizure case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas W. Miller
Simmer
Henry Goddard
First Step Toward Canton Church Addition
At St. George's parish meeting the vestry was authorized to hire architectural services for plans to add to the church at Canton and Beechwood avenues. A five member committee will estimate costs of growth driven expansion to report later. Plans call for building in stages starting 1927 with a temporary roof to permit further construction as finances allow. Upon completion the existing church will become the parish house. The parish has more than doubled in size since Rev. Henry Kelly began leading it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church
Canton and
Beechwood Avenues
Henry Kelly
U S Destroyers Leave for Syria
The report recalls the 1860 Maronite massacre and the French military response in Syria. French plans for a punitive expedition around Damascus meet stubborn rebel bands as fighting escalates. Refugees swell rebel ranks while Damascus remains isolated and the North worsens the overall crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairo
Damascus
Persian Premier Hopes for Order and Freedom in Iran
Reza Khan asserts Persians will carry on after his work, denies Soviet influence over his government, yet expresses gratitude for Soviet aid. He says Persians dislike Soviet institutions due to 2000 years of social conditioning. Mr. Pope will return to Persia to continue advisory work at the Chicago Art Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reza Khan
Tusa
Persia
Pope
Chicago Art Institute
Shelton Man Wounded in Family Fight Leaves One Critical
Michael Calabrese forty two of 19 John Street remains in Griffin Hospital with a punctured right lung after a fight with his brother in law Alfonso Claravolo forty four of Derby. Calabrese suffered facial stab wounds in the quarrel said to involve a knife and razor. Both men were arrested on breach of the peace charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Michael Calabrese
John Street
Griffin Hospital
Alfonso Claravolo
Dierby
Calabreso
Wife of Murdered Man Tells of Elopement
Newark N J Nov 4 Mrs William J Clark widow of a Hillside man killed by a hammer blow confessed to Chief Detectives Galation that she and Joseph Cowen a family friend saved an elopement fund of 2900 dollars the money was on deposit with Floward Savings Bank Newark Cowen is being held without bail in Hillside jail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
William J. Clark
Hillside
N. J
Galation
Joseph Cowen
Floward Savings Bank
Cowen
Mass meeting at Messiah Church denounces Klan threat
In Bridgeport a large mass meeting at Messiah Baptist Church under the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People condemns the Ku Klux Klan and urges civil rights work. Dr. Robert W. Bagnall criticizes Klan plans to divide Black people in schools, jobs, and homes. Funds raised include 90 dollars cash and 125 dollars pledged. One woman is injured in a city car crash. two other accidents reported with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Stratford
Messiah Baptist Church
Arch Street
Bridgeport
National Association For the Advancement, of Colored People
John W. Mitchell
Robert W. Bagnall
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Reno
Walters Memorial
M. E. Zion Bethel A. M. B
Mt. Airy
Bagnall
National Association
Association
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
George A. Crossman
North
Washington Avenue
Davega Levy
Main Street
Ryan
E. G. Marcotte
Bulance
James J. Marks
Whittier Street
North and
Wood Avenues
Charles W. Miller
Fairfield Avenue
Two Cars Stolen Here In Evening Theft Report
Two automobiles were reported stolen last night. Police notified surrounding towns but neither was located. Henry Lydiksen cites a Ford delivery Conn registration 12-863 stolen from 158 Mill Fit Avenue between 7:30 and 8:30 PM. William F. P. Kirk reports a sedan Conn registration 10-451 taken from 21990 Park Avenue in front of St Augustine's Church between 7:45 and 9:16 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lydiksen
Mill Fit Avenue
John Street
Wiliam FP
Kirk
Park Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
CIA
200 Boys to Attend Liberty Convention Here
About 200 members of Liberty Boys clubs plan a Saturday frolic and convention at the Elks club ballroom with a Warners Cameo Theatre performance by manager Fred Holzworth. Mayor F William Behrens is invited. All boys meet at Meadow street and Main avenue at 2 pm, then march to the venue. District captains are listed for Black Rock, West End, South End and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Boy’s Clubs
Elks’ Club
F. William Behrens
Warners Cameo Theatre
Fred Holzworth
Meadow Street
Main Street
Madison Avenue
Black Rock
Lewis Johnacski
West End
Joseph Smoke
South End
Ed Roberts
Central South
Francas L. Blane
Nelson Haltich
Park Avenue
Thomas Giacchi
Arthur MacEline
Fred Scher Iein
North End
William Mulvaney
Allen Tisdale
East Side
Central
George Plain
Boston
Joe Carlato
Noble
Robert Daley
Stratford
Hobert Kalaus
Louis Olssen
Fairfield
John Curry
Stratfield
Fred Alhvin Long Hil
Donald Mahoney
Trumbull Rtobert Blaisdale
Nichola Vaughan Abercrombie
Deven Chester Clemens
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports multiple ambulance dispatches for urban residents. Entries include Nicholas Palm with endocarditis transferred to St. Vincent's hospital, M F Kemple with cerebral hemorrhage at Bridgeport Hospital, and others with paris green poisoning and fatal asphyxia noted in various streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Record
Nicholas Palm
Arctic Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
M. F. Kemple
Remington Street
Bridgeport
British Schooner Marie A Craft Released After Seizure
Coast Guard seized the British auxiliary schooner Marie A Craft off Eastern Point last Saturday with 600 cases of liquor aboard. The vessel was released and will sail to Lunenburg Nova Scotia. Captain Samuel Minch fined $500 after pleading guilty to manifest violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marie A. Craft
Coast Guard
Eastern Point
Lunenburg
N. S
Samuel Minch
Sixth District Republican Club to Celebrate Victory
The Sixth District Republican club will celebrate the mayoralty victory tonight at the regular meeting in the clubrooms on 1173 North Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. P. Club
Sixth District
North Avenue
Italian Debt Committees Form Subgroups In Washington
Two joint sub committees of the Italian and American war debt commissions began work to outline a funding agreement for a debt totaling about 2.19 billion dollars. Details of membership and exact tasks were not disclosed as talks proceeded under tight secrecy. Both commissions planned further meetings and a formal report was withheld until an agreement is ready for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mov
American Commission
Winston
Treasury
Mellon
Courtroom candles and flashlight mark long testimony day
In a Connecticut courthouse a candlelit scene accompanied by the state's flashlight as Burnett S Johnson of Bethlehem faced questioning by defense counsel Joseph Oletsky. Judge Hinman allowed more questions before adjournment amid a hesitant public, interrupted by a blackout that ended the session after Johnson's cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett S. Johnson
Bethlehem
Joseph Oletsky
Hinman
Mr. Alling
Alling
Olympia
Litchfield
New Haven
Helen Busby
Macr
Mary Todd
Allyn Creamer
Goshen
Morgan Drake
Harwinton
Mr. Creamer
Man
Burnett
Johnson
Bethlelem
Neat
Hipman
States Attorney
Comerning
Waterbury
Dirigible Expert to Speak Tonight at Stratfield Hotel
Captain Anton Heinen, dirigible expert and pilot of the Los Angeles from Germany, will speak in the Stratfield hotel's sun-parlor this evening before the Engineers club meeting and banquet. His talk is titled The Airship and Its Possibilities in Commercial Aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Heinen
Los Angeles
Germany
Stratfield Hotel
Engineers Club
Chauncey Olcott Reported Improved After Collapse
Ann Arbor news reports Chauncey Olcott, the Irish tenor, has shown improvement after his stage collapse and hospitalization. Despite rumors, officials say no final outcome is announced and his condition is being monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor, Mich
Chauncey Oicott
Olcott
Aldermen Missed Few Meetings in 1924 26 Council
Fifteen of the twenty seven aldermen in the 1924 1926 Common Council did not miss a meeting. W Sterling Clark Republican of the Third district missed 15 of 26. Alderman John H Lyons Democrat of the Fourth district missed 11 sessions. Several others were absent varying numbers, with resignations noted and a new successor Baxter replacing Lawrence J McGough who resigned at the first meeting of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sterling Clark
Council
Clark
John H. Lyons
Highth
August Seni
William H. Baird
Lawrence J. McGough
Baxter
Voter turnout and precinct totals in city election
Enrolled voter turnout rose across districts with 79.9 percent in the tenth, 82.44 in the eleventh, and 76.19 in the twelfth. Citywide by precincts the data show men and women tallies and a final overall total of 39,573 votes from 24,646 men and 14,927 women.
Burnham Silent On Ouster Threat In Political Row
Willem E. Burnham Republican official and board president declined comment on reports the King organization will seek to unseat him before his term ends for backing Attorney Cullinan and opposing Behrens in the mayoral race. Denver report notes King group may target primary foes. Harold B. Blazer, 61, charged in murder of his 11-year-old daughter Hazel. trial opens in Littleton as state attorney leads case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem E. Burnham
Republican State Central
Ripper” Board
King Organization
Thorss M. Cullinan
Behrens
Denver
Colo
Harold B. Blazer
Watchey State
Hig Anj
Hazel Blazer
Littleton
Joey
Captured in City Dope Addict Gets Term in Atlanta
New Haven November 4 AP A jury in U S District Court could not reach a verdict on Salvatore de Chillo of Wallingford charged with owning and operating a still for intoxicating liquor production Judge Edwin F E Thomas denied a directed verdict motions Edward Collins a drug addict pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 months in Atlanta penitentiary He escaped from the U S Marshal’s office last August but was later recaptured in Bridgeport William E Russell owner of a road house near Danbury was fined 400 and costs for violation of the Kavor Jawa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
United States District Court
Salvatore de Chillo
Wallingford
Edwin FE. Thomas
de Chillio
Thomas
John Chapnick
Save Eucharist as Church Burns Meriden Fire
Meriden November 4 AP The Right Rev John Neale pastor of St Rose RC church rushed into the sacristy at 1 o clock and carried out the holy eucharist as firemen fought a blaze under the roof. Fire likely started from defective wiring but interior damage was kept minimal by chemicals and a new ceiling is being installed during renovations.
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Open Shop Conference
Alabama
Arbitration Board of Connecticut Company
Gloria Swanson
Messiah Baptists
St. George’s
U. S
Syria
Rome
Druse Teaders
Sarrail
Hama
Thig
Pontent
Irak
Raport
Daily Mail
Homs
Palmyra
Shelton Man
Messiah Church
Joseph Patronell
Dalehoun Avenue
Coleman and
Olive Streets
Louis T. Bergeron
Oak Street
New Canaan
Michael Bakls
Hamilton Street
Paris Green
Poissonirig
St. Vincent's Capital
James Slogg
Bond Street
Kellogg
Pan-American Union
Francisigo Satchez Latour
J. Varela
Havana
Cuba
Ossining
N. Y
Mary Knoll Seminary
China
Kandita
Hong Kong
United States Navy
Thomas O'Mena
Otto Rauschenbach
St. John’s Island
Hong One
Attacks Health Board
ST. Louis
Missour
Stake Board of Health
Emmet P. North
Frank Coffman
St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons
Coffman
Health Board
J. Bean
Supreme Court
France
Dwight Davis
Hanford MacNider
MacNider
General Pershing
Hartford Theological Seminary
Girard Avenue
Waldo S. Pratt
W. D Mackenzie
M. L. Jacobus
Financier D
Lenox, Mast
Albert, R. Shattuck
Chauncey Olcott
Aldermen
Lyons
Burnham
City
Atlanta
Edward Collins
Ben-Gay
Jase
Acuber
Thos Leeming & Co
Ames Ageam
Pias Pure Ae
Newspaper Richie
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