Gompers Recalls Gregory Promise on Lever Act Immunity
Washington dispatch reports Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reiterating that former Attorney General Gregory promised in 1917 that the Lever Act would not be used against labor. Gompers says Gregory spoke for the government and pledged writing to district attorneys to ensure coverage, though he cannot confirm enforcement actions.
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Gregory
Sam Gompers
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Toever Food and Fuel Act
Gregor
Executive Council
Federation
Ay. Gwompers
Stormer
Attomy
Alan Gregory
Gompers
United States
Parrfield County M C A Plans Big Meet Next Month
Executive committee of the Parrfield County Y M C A met at Judge Light's office in South Nolwalk to outline a large gathering tied to the county committee's December plans. The Detroit Y M C A convention will be reported, and an international Y M C A secretary is expected to attend. The meeting may conclude with a dinner at the Hotel Montackema.
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Counte M.C. A
Montackema
Fire alarms misread at United Welding plant
Two alarms were called in by mistake yesterday at 10 o'clock when an euroamobile caught fire at United Welding & Repair Co at 172 Elm Street. Firemen arrived to find flames extinguished before they could cause damage.
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United Welding & Repair Co
Elm Street
FINED AFTER FIGHT AT NW ROOMING HOUSE
Joseph Airelli and Angelo Maniero of 132 Hallam Street were fined and costs after yesterday’s assault and breach of the peace charges. Jenio Caravello of the same address was discharged by the court. The row at the rooming house involved knives and occurred last week leaving the men divested.
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Joseph Airelli
Angelo Maniero
Hallam Street
Jenio Caravello
Tobacco Stain Removal Claim for Alba don Cream
A Philadelphia smoker reports Aljodon Dental Cream removes tobacco stain and tartar without enamel wear. His dentist recommended it, and he says it’s the only product preserving teeth while cleaning. Dentists use Alba don at chairs. the ad touts safety for women and children.
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William Kuebler
Arch Street
Philadelph
Cope to Lead Briton Antarctic Air Dash to Pole
Commenter Joan L. Cope will head the British Antarctic expedition planning a dash to the South Pole by airplane. A huge plane is being designed to make the pole journey and to aid future operations in Antarctic regions under the Cope expedition.
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Joan L. Cope
South Pole
Pole
Antarctic
Cope
James Hickey Dies at Beach Home Expressman and founder of Hickey Brothers
James Hickey, well known expressman and head of Hickey Brothers, died at his Fort Trumbull Beach home after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport, he helped build the family business into the city’s largest express and taxi service with HQ at the railroad station. He is survived by a widow, a sister Jane Sheehan, and three brothers. Funeral from Milford home and St. Mary’s Milford, burial in Lakeview Bridgeport.
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James Hickey
Hickey Brothers
Broadway
Fort Trumbull Beach
Mr. Hickey
Bridgeport
Thomas
Mary Monahan Hickey
Bridgeport High
Kenry PP
Hickey
Janes Sheehan
Christopher
John
Royal Arcanum
St. Mary's’ Church
Milford
St. Mary's
Lakeview Cemetery
Americans Invest in Ostend Port Development in Belgium
In Brussels on November 18, news reports indicate rising American capital entering Belgium. Americans are not only backing industrial ventures but are developing seaside resorts, with Ostend seeing a new company formed to industrially develop the port.
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Belgium
Brussels
United States
Ostend
Smashing Government Threats Hit Hanover Assembly
Nov 13 Hanover report quotes former Brunswick Spartacist leader claiming all Germany is armed for the government’s downfall. Nov 18 London sees a German scam urging British kin of fallen soldiers to seek “last moments” details for graves. Nashville court deems storage of intoxicating liquor for sale unconstitutional, orders return of whiskey seized. Washington Nov 13 Wilson signs joint resolution suspending mining claim assessment work for the year.
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Hanover
Brunswick Spartacist
Holzminden
Germany
London
Nashville
Tenn
Tudge Debow
County Criminal Court
Ign
Willam Hartman
Washington
Wilson
Worthless check good only in the movies
Michael Fleming faced a boys court for passing a worthless $29.50 check for an overcoat. He recalled a movie plot where a rich check changed a life, saying he wanted to impress a girl named Frances Maloney, the so called peanutful girl.
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Cuviciaclo
Universal
Michael Fleming
Michael
Frances Maloney
Sleeves and Skirts Abbreviated in Fashion Note
Shorter sleeves appear alongside fuller skirts as fashion trends push toward abbreviated sleeve lengths and increasingly wide skirts. The discussion notes how a long buffant skirt can create an awkward flat silhouette, highlighting evolving garment shapes.
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Fairfield
Mijla Go
Mattapan
Mass
Informaady
Stenson’s School
State
St. Boyd
Edward
Waters
A. F. of L
Care Post Pub. Co
Cannon St
Concern
John LL. Cope
Bridgeport Tfarborad
New Britain
Hartte New Adril
Brother
Emerson
Connors
Connors Clothing Co
the Reliable Store
Main
State Street
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