Trolleymen to refund part of pay in new wage ruling
An arbitration panel led by Judge John K Beach ruled that motormen and conductors employed by the Connecticut company must retroactively refund about five cents per hour amid a wage reduction plan. The decision, retroactive to June and retrofitting grounds for a three-year contract, sets new scales: one and a half to two decades in the state.
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Ward
Fut VK. Beach
New Haven
Janis 4
Boston
Joseph O. Berry
Hartford
Main Street
Wege
J John K. Beach
Saturnay
Syatem
Falowins
I. Tawe
One &T
John J. Tooher
Jeremson
Bernard Fl
S Haven
Retail Food Prices Show Further Decline
Washington Ont 16 Wholesale prices in September stayed level from August while retail food prices dropped 2.1 percent. The Labor Department’s wholesale index remained 152 with minor changes in components. Retail prices in September 1929 showed a net annual decrease of about 25 percent across reported goods.
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Ont
Labor Department
Bureau de Principa
INDIAN IN WAR PAINT WEDS GENEVA ACTRESS
Chief Hail storm, a Cherokee from Oklahoma, marries a German actress from Cologne in Geneva Ontario at a decorated tram wedding. He wore war paint and full Indian costume while crowds watched as four horses drew the bridal procession. Two interpreters aided communication between English and German.
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Geneva
Genmeva
Oklahomas
America
Cologne
Tha Chiaf
Moon Eclipse Visible Across Bridgeport and New England
The Hunter’s Moon reached full while partially eclipsed yesterday evening. Bridgeport observers reported the event between six and seven, with the eclipse beginning at 4 14 PM and ending around 8 45 PM. The middle phase showed about 83 percent of the moon’s diameter obscured before sunset.
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Bridgemort
New England
She O
Bridgeport
New Treland
Ioo
Belinses
Ku Klux Klan Chief to Resume Defense Today
Shimgton District reports Simmioris founder and Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan will resume his defense before the Heuge Rules Committee tomorrow. He was reported to be recovering from throat illness and exhaustion after an apparent attack.
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Shimgton
D.C
Simmioris
Ku Klux Klan
Key
U S Irish May Be Called On For Big Sacrifices
Frank D. Walsh warned a Brooklyn gathering that Irish sympathizers in the United States have not yet begun to raise funds. He urged a return to arms and said Americans could contribute fifteen million dollars to support Irish forces, noting Irish support while abroad and limited weapons captured by British forces.
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Frank Walsh
Sinn Fein
OW York
Gel
Frank D.walsh
Unites States
Irish Regular
Brooklyn
Jrian
United States
Br Reid
Ireland
Lee-Fafield Rifles Capiire Tran
Ie Agidads
Four youths hurt in Sunday football games
Four Bridgeport youths sustained injuries during Sunday football games with one seriously hurt. Eumene Hill, eight, from Ti Migtile Avenue, was badly injured in the back at Beagide Park and taken to St Vincent’s Hospital. Lawrence McMahon, 14, of 1834 Main Street, fractured jaw on a collision and was treated at St Vincent’s. Theodore Nelson, 60? of Fairfield, transported from Derby with a fractured arm after a tackle. John Pladaski, 13, of 42 Connecticut events, collapsed unconscious in a scrimmage and was checked by doctors before transfer.
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Eugene Hall
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Seaside Park
Lawrence McMahon
Bridgeport Hospital
Eumene Hill
Ti+ Migtile avenue
Beagide Park
St. Vincent's Hospital
Park
Boy cleanly wounded sister by revolver accident
A boy playing with a revolver not loaded as he thought wounded his sister, a ten year old, in the right arm. She was treated by Dr O Brien at the Emergency hospital and not hospitalized. Separate incident: Gerald Nichols was struck by a car on Nerihayenng near Dewey street and suffered scalp injuries. Vera Colling, man from West 46th street, New York, burned by a hot steam pipe at a railroad station and treated by Dr O Brien at the Emergency hospital.
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Joaded
Siete
Jerfay
Hattie Dobhowsky
Crescent
Street
Ag le
Pvt. O'Brien
Gerald Nichols
St. Vincent's
Nerihayenng
Dewey Street
Ile
Yesteryrdle Colling, O
West 46Th Street
New York
O'Br
Tanergency Hospital
Duel Fatal Shot At In Law Home Ends Tragedy
In Wiri ghtsvirde Georgia Tao Roper Galli 40 shot Myr William Snell at the front porch of his mother in law Mrs Snell and killed her instantly then Galli was killed on the porch by an unseen assailant. The case involves Snell’s son Marvin and alleged marital tensions and a recent move to Pitugerald.
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Gael
Tao Roper Galli
Muggerald
Poller
Myr Wiliam Snell
Mia
Snell
Marvin
Slatlin
Pitugerald
Bin
Heba
Kidnapping Allegation in Trish Suit Shocks Tyrone Farming Community
In Castleberg County Tyrone farmer 18 Palmen Shielda was seized by four armed men the night before a court hearing in a case tied to a Trish suit. He was carried off bound and confined for days, with authorities alleging the defendant refused to submit to Republican court action. Other farmers, including Tames Shan nagh of Ayvrore and Johny Myehan, are said to have faced similar detentions as part of contested trials.
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Belfast
Palmen Shielda
Castleberg
County Tyrone
Ver
Ais
Mois
Tames Shannagh
Farmer
Ayvrore
Uta Alao
Johny Myehan
Genious
Pershing Audiences in London as Crowds Cheer Arrival
General Pershing arrived in London to a large public reception with Lore Lee and Sir James Worthington-Rivana among officials. He dined at the American embassy hosted by Ambassador Harvey with Admiral and Mrs Twining in attendance. The scene reflected a tightening bond between Britain and the United States amid ongoing wartime concerns.
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Admira
Euesla
Gon Pershing
Sunday Times
America
Ali
Start Drive to Repeal Prohibition Fights Anti Beer Bill
The newly formed Association Against the Prohibition Amendment plans a legal challenge to strike down the Anti-Beer bill as unconstitutional. Captain Ian Stayton, founder, leads a nationwide campaign with prominent lawyers and professionals. The group vows to push opponents of the law to voters and lawmakers and to carry the fight to the Supreme Court if needed.
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H. Manning
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington
United States
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Cavey Tt Po Weigh Orh
Ian Ft Aon
Fa Euldent
The
Associatos
Iva Association
Sevatora
Cougreaaypew
Rail strike would paralyze Packers industry in Midwest
Oct 16 Associated Press reports that a railroad strike would scarcely affect the large Midwest meat industry, but would shut down all major packing plants and many small factories. Officials say meat packers have operated at ~5 percent normal strength for over a year and depend on transport. About 75,000 workers would be laid off if a strike halted the big five plants.
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Preas
Middle West
Aystama
Congress ready to act to halt industry tie up
Washington October 16 The government is prepared to mobilize railroads if a nationwide strike set for October 30 cripples transportation. Senator Cummins says Congress will use emergency measures to defend the nation, including possible hunger drafts to operate railroads and use of the Army to protect essential lines. The Railway Labor Board might be abolished if the strike occurs and arbitration fails to resolve the crisis. Continued on Page 2.
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Decclares
Cummins
Washington
Albert 5. Cumming
Harding
White House
Finay
Las Heen &T
2000 Airplanes Ready to Carry Food to Big Cities
New York October 16. More than 2,000 airplanes, some able to lift a ton, would be used to transport food if famine conditions arose from an impending railroad strike. Aircraft groups met at the Aero Club of America to discuss mobilizing aerial routes for relief and potential cooperation from manufacturers.
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New York
Erg Club of America
CiMecago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Boston
Governors Urged to Ready Motor Freight for Rail Strike
Boston mayor Peters urged Governor Cox and New England governors to prepare motor truck transport systems to move staple foods during a potential railroad strike. He cited a 1919 Boston committee plan as a working basis to safeguard health and ensure food supply across New England communities.
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Peters
Cox
New England
Mayer
A. Boston Committee
Two Fatal Auto Accidents In Elm City
In New Haven on October 1 Teohn T Pickett 32 recently from New London was killed when his auto struck a telegraph pole in Woodbridge. Cal vin H Robie driver of the car was jailed on a reckless driving charge. An unidentified youth about 18 was killed in Elm City tonight when a bicycle rider was struck by a car.
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New Haven
Conn
Teohn T. Pickett
New London
Woodbridge
Calvin H. Robie
Reckte
Leonard to Quit as G. O. P. Town Chairman
Reported shakeup in the G O P as Leonard may resign the town chair, with Andrew J. Northey or Alex Robinson poised to take over. Northey backs Mayor Wilgan. Robinson’s return could align with the mayor against Leonard. The party may revert rules on town chair election at the upcoming convention.
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J. Alex Robinson
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Lonach
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Alex
Robinson
Leonard
Soares
Norther
Wilgan
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Ltigal
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Iain
Cheteriai
Fs Marin Searls
Ravial
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Allway Labor Board
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