Employers Must Do More to Improve Labor Conditions
Philadelphia businessman Charles W. Asbury urged manufacturers to sacrifice time and energy to improve labor conditions and show the public they act in workers' and national interest. At the Manufacturers' Association annual dinner he pressed open action over diplomatic silence and emphasized productivity and children’s prospects, with officers re-elected and speeches citing the era of unrest and high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association
Charles ‘W. Asbury
Philadelphia
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
National Industrial Conference Board
Europe
Ewaid
Aeaociation
Clarence B. Bilton
Et Nice
W. ¢. ‘Bryant
Nice
Walter B. Lashar
J. H. Collier
Bitton
John A. Sherley
Eastern States ‘Agricultural and Industrial League
Sherley
America
Howard W. Selvey
0. H. Benson
Benson
Asbury
Great Britain
Jabur Uninn
Triple Alliance
Letts chase Germans along Riga Front in panic flee
Copenhagen November 18 German troops in North Courland and Tucum have withdrawn from Miray and southwest Courland Riga advices say. Letts capture Cemmrern on the Gulf of Riga and push on a convergent front within six miles of Mitau. Germans evacuated Mitau and flee toward the frontier while Letts reject Tibau capitulation and press offensive toward Prekuln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Courland
Tucum
Miray
Riga
Cemmrern
Gulf of Riga
Mitau
Luettisn
Libau
Letts
Tibau
Gronin
Prekuln
Primiering
Pirmas
Twenty Six Reds Taken In Arad On Hartford Den
Twenty six prisoners including one woman were seized in a raid on Hartford Market street headquarters of radical groups. Agerita of the justice department led the raid and a large amount of Red literature was captured. Eighty seven other alleged radicals remain jailed in county prison. Local police aided federal officers as the prisoners were marched to the federal building. Birthplace of the suspects cited as Union of Russian Workers connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Market Street
Agerita
Department of Justice
William Hezen
Federal
Union of
William N. Clark
Seven Labor Leaders Charged in $100,000 Fraud Case
Seven Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America officials face indictments for extortion sabotage and interference with justice. Prosecutors say four clothing manufacturers paid $100,000 to prevent strikes and boycotts, with over $500,000 allegedly paid in extortions. Witnesses Miss Fay Rubin and Louis Mintz failed to appear. some incidents tied to the Cincinnati clothing strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Michels
Fay Rubin
Louis Mintz
Michels Aaid
Cincinnati
Pepper
Baltic Troops Rumored to March Toward Berlin
Berlin reports a rumor that German Baltic troops have begun to march toward Berlin after the Baltic venture’s perceived failure. The Freiheit notes reactionary elements may shift from their westward path as news spreads.
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Berlin
The
Freiheit
A. i
Singer to Burn Oil at Bridgeport Plant Cutting Smoke Nuisance
Singer Manufacturing Company will switch from coal to oil at its Bridgeport plant this week, the first local factory to eliminate smoke and soot. General Manager George M. Eames said oil burning has transformed the plant, with 300 feet of dock and half a million gallons of Mexican oil stored for fueling, boosting waterfront use and aligning with Chamber of Commerce anti smoke goals.
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Barnum
Bridgeport
Singer Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
George M. Eames
Singer Company
Church Street
P. T. Barnum
Wellington Avenue
Bollere
Bert Bland Captured in Centralia Slaying Case
Bert Bland, a suspected murderer and fugitive linked to the slaying of Lieutenant Warren Grimm during Armistice Day paraders, was arrested without a fight by Sheriff John Berry and deputies in Centralia. He is held in the Chehalis county jail.
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Bert Bland
Centralia
Wash
Bert ‘Eland
J. W. Ww
Warren ©. Grimm
American Legion
John Berry
Bland
Chehalis
Entente Blamed for Soviet Rule in Hungary
WENMA Nov. 18 Sigmund Kung former minister of education says in Der Mansel the government tried to hold elections in Hungary before Bela Kun seized power and the Entente is blamed for the Soviet regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenma
Sigmund Kung
der Mansel
Thungary
Bela Kun
Herr Until
Adds
Wall Street broker linked to bond theft ring
New York November 18 David W Sullivan a member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange was arrested on larceny charges in his Wall Street office. The American Surety Company says the arrest may reveal dozens of messenger thefts across downtown brokerage houses totaling at least 3500. Authorities report Sullivan and partner Norman Bowles ran Sullivan and company and allegedly issued a 100 share Crucible Steel certificate to an unidentified person. Police say other firms have losses from stolen securities totaling over 1 million dollars in six months as detectives trace intermediaries and messengers connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
David W. Sullivan
Consolidated” Stock Exchange
American Surety Company
Brocars
Sullivan
Norman Bowles
Sullivan and Company
Grover G. Brown
Pat O'Brien
Washington
B. J. McGinn
Brown, Mayer, Mindhim and
Ransburg
Crucible Steel
Clark, Childs and Company
Wall Street
Bamberger Brothers
F. B. Keeching Company
Josephthall and Company
B. H
B. W. Pelzer
Post and Wags
R. JT
Reynolds Tobacco Company
United States Food Products
Studebaker Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Republic,Iron and Steel Company
Frank Parnell
Ipas
New York
National Savings and Prust Company
Winfield Willams
Arolen Woods
Awilinyas
Parnel
Lahey
Shat Head
Sul
Government Moves toward Forced Wage Pact Talks
Washington November 18 government steps to force a new wage agreement between miners and operators amid a coal famine. Dr Harry Garfield fuel administrator convened a scale committee meeting to resume mining on a normal scale but attendance failed and the case potentially moves to action by federal authorities. Industrial plants in widely separated regions face shutdowns as coal supply dwindles.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Garflein
Fleld
Tuteig
Indiana
Ohio
Aastern Pennylvania
Unite 1
Americ
Garfield
Chiles
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
Meno
Buffalo
Nel
Sarfield
Ansurances Au
Railroad Administration
Department of Justice
Thera
Atrika
Prohibition Shifts Boston Georgian Club Use
In Boston the Georgian hotel and restaurant once known for midnight gatherings has closed. A new owner, the Unitarian Laymen's League, bought the four story building for a club room headquarters and religious meeting space with lounging sleeping dining rooms and an organ. The remodelled structure will reopen next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Unitarian Laymen's League
League
Railroads Next 25 to 30 Days of Coal Supply Relief
Chicago Nov 18 There will be no drastic general curtailment of train service in the United States for 25 or 30 days as coal supplies are assessed. Director General Hines and seven regional railroad directors said production of bituminous coal is rising and that a freight embargo would be a last resort to conserve fuel. Ample notice will be given if curtailment is decided. Coal in railroad hands will be distributed to utilities and others per actual necessity. Hines arrived in Chicago for railway meetings.
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Chicago
United States
Walter DP
Hines
Railroad Administration
Plines
Fuel Administration
American Railway Guild
American Railway Association
Senate Allows House to End Session Early
The Senate adopted a resolution authorizing the House to adjourn anytime between now and December 1. The House planned to adjourn imminently but would pass a resolution to authorize the Senate to quit when it sees fit.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington
Redgate Orders Shake-Up of Police Beats
Superintendent Redgate ordered a sweep of patrolmen and doormen across precincts. Several officers move to the second, third, and fourth precincts, including Coughlin and Gott schalk to the second, FitzGerald to the first, and Tobia and Sheedy to the second. Doormen Bucklay and Marco shift between third and fourth precincts.
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Redgate
Coughlin
Gottschalk
Walker
Simpson
Wellar
Tate
Walsh
Flanaz
Quintivan
Jones
Bolger
Tierney
Grossman
Rodgers
Carroll
Clark
Fitzgerald
Third
Gilmartin
Belingski
J. E. O'Neil
Connors
Clampett
Rogan
O'Reilly
Repehan
Tobia
Sheedy
Foley
Ourth
Lengyel
Clancy
Bagley
Morrissy
Democrats Win in Fight For Show Down Vote on A Complete Ratification
Washington in Nov 18 reports a peace treaty stalemate easing as reservation Republicans back a compromise aimed at a final unreserved ratification vote. Leaders Lodge and Hitchcock signaled no final decision, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging concessions to enable a possible Senate roll call on the committee resolution.
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Lodge
Hitchcock
Washington
Senate
Fort
McCumber
Pubiclicia
North Dakota
King
Utas
United States
Senaton
Leardot
Reblican
Wisconsin
Setor Johnson
California
Hole
Democrata
Jen?sra
Evidence Booze Proving a White Elephant to N Y Police
New York November 18 A thief could empty the confiscated liquor stock at police headquarters and relieve James E Murphy the property clerk of a burden. A three year old measure blocks destruction of seized liquor, leaving one of the largest and most varied stocks in the nation piled in store rooms. Murray asked Corporation Counsel Burr for advice as to disposal but Burr reserved decision despite the thirsty city.
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New York
James E. Murphy
Cork
United States
Murray
Corporation Council
Bury
Burr
No Drinks With Kick Served Here Yesterday
U S agents active enforcing the wartime bone dry law led Bridgeport into a dry day with many saloons reportedly closed. The town faced a harsh dry spell as government action tightened the lid on alcohol, while winter loomed and water cries echoed for Gunga Din.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Secret Service
Bridgeport
Sahara
Milwaukee
Wee'ng
Gunga Din
Socialist Quarters Cleaned by American Legion Raid
In Cincinnati on November 18, three hundred American Legion members and officers raided Socialist party headquarters. They dumped hundreds of pounds of literature onto the street, where it was burned.
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Cincinnati
American Legion
Socialist Party
New Rebellion Reported In Vladivostok
Nov. 18 dispatches from Siberia report a revolution starting at Vladivostok with only Russians initially involved. The State Department relayed the information as received.
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Vladivostok
Tarest
Far
Sitington
State Department
Siberia
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Philadelphian
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Post Publishing CO
Hans
Milford
Walnut Beach
Silver City
Sea Lion
Myrtle Beach
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Entente
Hungary
Sigmund Kund
Wall ST
Aid W. Sullivan
OF Exchange
Inits
Clark Company
Federal Fuel Administrator
Preeiscn
Rock Springs
Wyomins
Nav
NORAL
N. Y
Soctatasyt
Brussels
Libre Belgrane
Chamber of Deputies
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