Norwalk Hatter sues unions over open shop boycott
The R and W Hat Shop of Norwalk sues Danbury Norwalk and New York hatters and unions alleging a conspiracy to ruin Charles Wimpleheimer’s business. The suit cites actions by Hatters Unions from Norwalk and New York and the United Hatters of North America to force an open shop, with property attached in the Loewe case and a 15 year legal battle referenced. The action was filed in Norwalk Superior Court before Judge William M. Maible, continuing as a civil dispute involving multiple defendants.
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Danbury
Norwalk
New York
Hatters
Danbury Cage
D. 2. Loewe and Company
Supreme Court
Lhe
Willian M. Maible
R. and W. Hat Shop, Inc
Jeremiah Sculley
Dansury
Offietre
United “Hatters
North America
D.be
Hylan Called for New Examination
Mayor William S. Hylan was invited to reappear before the legislative committee investigating the "building trust" to finish his testimony. The inquiry followed Judge Mulqueen's denial of a motion to dismiss the indictment for perjury against George Backer, who will be arraigned tomorrow. Also, John T. Herttrick of Seabright, alleged operator of the "code of practice," said he would stay home until advised by his attorney.
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York
Samuel Untermyer
Counst
Building Trust
Todey
Mulqueen
George Backer
Honaire
Backer
John T. Hettrick
Seabright
N. J
United States
New York
Red Cross Roll Call Progressing in Bridgeport Chapter
Bridgeport American Red Cross roll call and drive continues through the week with a target of enrolling 20,000 members by Saturday night. Fund intake from James Staples & Company records ranged from 10 to 1,900 dollars, while many letters remain unopened. Contributions come via newspaper appeals shop and church drives and from last year’s enrollees.
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Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Jamen Staples & Company
James Staplen & Company
State Street
Home Service Section
Golden
Tl!e Street
Loss in Mail Car Robbery at Council Bluffs
Loss in mail car robbery at Council Bluffs expected to exceed 3.5 million dollars. Report cites investigation and arrests, with details about bonds, suspects, and trains en route from San Francisco to Washington. Officials say more information will be released as inquiries continue.
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Council Bluffs
Shipbuilding materials abandoned in open yards amid war shutdowns
Former Shipping Board engineer Paul J. MacNeil told Congress that millions of dollars’ worth of machinery and shipbuilding equipment were left exposed to weather in open yards months after plants closed. He cited misused funds, unaccounted vouchers, and orders still arriving after shutdown, with about 1.5 to 2 million dollars in equipment at the Terry yard deteriorating.
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New York
Paul J. MacNeil
Shipping Board
South Atlantic
Walsh Congressional Committee
MacNeil
Savannah
Ro, Duungharm
Jacksonville
Raimes
Ovy Ahvivares
National Shipbuilding Company
Matine | Milway
Derry
Fleet Corporation
Ite
MicNeil
Terry Yard
Rai
Three Arrests for Actresses Death in Grant Park
OI CAG November 11 reports three men arrested this afternoon by detectives in connection with the deaths of actresses Marie Ramey and Juliun Thompson whose bodies were found in Grant Park after a cabaret tour. Police say suspects admitted accompanying the women the previous night but deny involvement in the deaths. Chief Hughes says exposure and alcohol poisoning may be the cause and expects further arrests to clear up the case.
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OI Cag
Ten Wilrged
Marie Ramey
Juliun Thompson
Grant Park
I Voltediweinan
Meade
Otso
Baker Invites Charges Over Misconduct in War Dept
Secretary Baker asked for evidence of misconduct by any agent officer or employee in the War Department and pledged a thorough inquiry. He defended surplus stock handling, denying irregularities and arguing stock purchases matched wartime needs and avoided unemployment.
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War Dept
Washington
Tia Binker
Baker
York
Charg Wirst
War Department
France
Mlustry
Amerenix
Farmers Denounce Grain Gamblers
COLU ALLS reports a protest by farmers denouncing grain gamblers and urging Congress to back a policy that refuses to sell produce. speakers favor the American Farm Bureau Federation for broad protection of farmers and investment security.
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Colu
Tance
O. G. Rmith
Sobeneki
Congress
Mby
United States
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sixteen Miners Entombed In Fire Sweep Mine
A fire swept through a mine of the Bernard Coal company in Erlavville Tad trapping sixteen miners after a defective wiring fault. Officials say one opening remained but blocked by flames as rescue crews from Sturgis Kentucky arrived to aid efforts.
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Oleh Ly
Moe
Andy Hots
Tesege
Si Berard Coal Company
Erii
Caeville
Tad
Sen
Fo Vausville
Winalow
Fay
Mng Muahl
Hey West Kentuc Coul Comany
Sturgis
Pernard Company Rescue Corps
Cruelty Decision Highlights Minister and Five Children
A judge orders Rev. Sherwin to pay $60 monthly for himself and $3 monthly for each of his five children after a divorce case. The court details support obligations and restrictions, noting extreme cruelty claims and the wife’s role in the separation.
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MVEA
Lone Mon
Widge
Phila
Sherwin
Ihab
Mra
Sherivin
Ceuelly
Cicotte to Escape as State Witness in Court Case
The article reports that Cicotte, a White Sox pitcher, may testify for the state while avoiding public appearance. Attorneys Cassada and Cleore discuss a potential confession and the possibility of Cicotte telling the full tale in private testimony. State officials and prosecutors meet to plan the witness strategy.
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Cicotte
Ben Beebie Cicotte
White Sox
Actoly Baseball Grand Jury
Castaday
Detroit
Cléore
Pilch
Cassada
Peo
Cicatte World
Mrs Swiney to Testify Despite Illness
London Nov 16 Mrs Mat Swiney widow of the late mayor of Attork is sailing to New York by steamer with others to testify before the investigating state ar a fat in Ireland She has no intention to stay in America and her stay is not likely to exceed a month She was reluctant to go but felt duty bound to accompany the convoy.
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Ondon
Mat
Tax Adjustment Is First Problem of New Congress
Dr. Montgomery declares tax adjustment a key early issue for the new Congress. He urges reducing burdens on saved money invested in railroads and other ventures, arguing a single tax or sales tax could ease complexity while protecting taxpayers.-industrial leaders, including Campbell and others, discuss responsibilities and lessons from the steel strike amid the postwar era.
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Congress
Montgomery
Teaislaty Hochess
Wiese Savin
Shtug Svelems
George PR. Montgomery
Manufacturers Association
Strattwid
Upan Congress
Montgome
Tx Montgomery
Br Montgomery i
Campbell
Citi Eity
Willard Scott
Brookline
Mass
C. &. Bilton
William. W. .2Ce
War Risk Bureau Ruling Is Vetoed
A War Risk Bureau ruling was overturned in a case involving Warner Johnson and his grandmother Nancy Chappell of Oakland City. The court found the beneficiary was improperly denied due to the bureau’s classification, allowing Johnson’s estate to receive policy proceeds and restoring the intended beneficiary.
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War Risk Bureau
Mmenis
Palerimere
Mihin
Warner Johnson
Nacy Chappell
Oakland City
Hoover and Gompers Confer on Labor Hard Winter
President Hoover and Samuel Gompers met with American Federation of Labor officials to discuss methods to meet the threatened labor crisis. Hoover said unemployment may rise and pledged private support to stabilize production, noting he does not represent either employers or labor. Gompers declined to forecast on a closed shop, saying it is too soon for a firm opinion.
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Washington
Navy
Mvel Goampers
Federation
Nanelualon
Ilpover
Gomps
Gompers
Milford Move for City Progressing in Milford
Milford discussions on adopting a commission form or city charter gain traction as supporters push for change. Business leaders warn of costs and taxes, while local clubs back reform and plan a public meeting with a charter expert to outline steps toward a new city government structure.
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Penn
Sifford
Silford
Henelll
Lowe
Devan
Improvement Association
Yorvaly
Cate
Daedding
Walter B. Friedd
Charles . Mathews
Milford
Apecin Altetinis
Alessdtuhillon i Apeniul
Instrumenta
Hay
Sethie
Kneev
Miilfor Niel
Debate Over Open Sessions at League of Nations Office
In Geneva a clash between Lord Robert Cecil and Rene Viviani over open committee meetings ends with a compromise. Committees may hold open sessions when fit, with minutes published promptly after each session, as Viviani's view of private debate prevails.
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Viviani Balks
Lord Cecil
League
South Africa
Viviani
Cecil
Geneva
Associated Press
Assembly of
League of Nations
Robert Cecil
Rene Viviant
Juard Robert
M. Vivien
Lord Robert
Signor Tittens
Aly M
M. Viviani
Frech
Haiti Denies Asking English Aid Intervention Claim
In Hondon on November 16 a report claimed Haiti asked Britain to intervene over alleged selling of Haitians by American maritime firms. Cecil B. Harmsworth, undersecretary for foreign affairs, said Britain received the Haitian request and he was investigating a U.S. newspaper report alleging Haiti presented such a demand and that the newspaper man was told to stop the practices.
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Great Briain
Refugees Overwhelm Constantinople After Crimea Flight
London Nov 26 Turkish capital Constantinople reports a Crimea refugee surge as Soviet forces advance. General Wrangel, defeated near Liebolshvist, arrives aboard the Russian vessel Wornlott. About forty thousand refugees reach Sebastopol’s exit, with the trench cruiser Waldeck Rousseau the last ship to depart.
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London
Constantinople
Crimea
Harding Invited To Visit Mexico
President-elect Harding has received an invitation to visit Mexico City but plans for a long journey may be impractical due to other engagements. A brief stop at Vera Drum is likely on a potential route from New Orleans toward the Civil Zone.
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Srownsville
Aasociated
Afelaisy
Walers
Harding
Vera Drum
Cann Zone
Mexico City
Traffic Officer Struck by Truck in Busy Bridgeports Street
Traffic officer Casey on Main Street near Duainst Omer and John streets was knocked down by a motor truck during rush hour at 4 o'clock. He suffered a scalp laceration needing stitches and possible fracture. After emergency hospital care, he returned home under surgeon Adams care. No arrests reported.
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Bridgeports
Duainst Omer
Main
John Streets
Casey
Fcuil
Main Street
James Walker
Follee
Adams
Caminetti Plans European Study on Immigration Problems
Caminetti sails from New York to study emigration conditions abroad with Surgeon Wo Warr o from the U S Public Health Service. He will visit emigration centers in Poland Germany Italy and the Balkans to report findings and propose legislation amendments. Secretary Wilson notes a need to curb hardships causing Americans to abandon homes.
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Ryal Hamigyation
Arope Io
United States
Wo Warr O
United States Public Health Services
Trey
New York
K. Gaming
Dyatis
Imimier Secion
Fion
Coggyvers
Poland
Ger
Balkans
Caminetti
Wilson
Department of Labor
Europe
Allies Warn Greece Former King Must Not Be Returned to Throne
Reported Greek vote against restoring the monarchy sparks a clash over royal restoration. Allies warn that returning the former king would betray the will of the people and harm Greece’s republican progress. Indications suggest a compromise may install Duke of Sparsa or Crown Prince George, but they may decline in favor of the former king as public sentiment against his return solidifies.
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Greece
Nyvon
Bertmle
Talikes
Geeces Bhat
Eireum
Deamver
Gtd
Duke
Sparsa
George
Francess
Elizabeth
Roumana
Hs Father
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R. and W. Hat Co
Charles Wimpleheimer
Hylan
New York “Building Trust
Red Cross
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Dhe Gownell
Bec Nt
San Francisco
Washington, DC
Valiulde
Congressional
Steward Service
Chicago
Wir
Tou
Kentucky
New Haven
Manufacturers’ Association
J. H. Collier
Crane Company
Strudfeld
Mleera Lorensani
Dee
Bridgeport Coun
Birst Price
Locomobile Company of America
Ay le Larson
Jestor
Emnoyes
Phese
Chatinurdlan
Anderson
Wiaxapolis
Nga
Audge Anderson
Oa Salen
Tbe Palin
Laber
Hoover
Haiti
U. S
Island
Turkey
Mexico
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