Industrial War Threatens Britain in Coal Labor Strife
London reports a deepening crisis as one million workers seek immediate peace talks with ministers. Labor leaders push for unconditional acceptance of miners’ 40 cent demand, threatening a vast industrial war if Lloyd George stalls. Rail strikes loom as unions prepare action by Wednesday amid unsettled negotiations.
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Robert J. Priv
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Untermyer
Combinatina
American Labor Unions to Aid British Coal Strikers
The Central Federated Union in New York outlined aid for British miners hurting coal exports from the port. It approved resolutions urging government control of U S miners and a wartime coal embargo, plus continued ship coal supplies to help miners return home. Copies were sent to British strike leaders and AFL president Gompers.
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Central Federated Union Tonight
Ana
United States
Wilson
Bufbclent
Lauras
French Miners Demand Wage Rise Amid Strike Threat
Paris reports that French coal miners, following Britain's example, demand an immediate raise of Sus grana a day. The wage rise is tied to a looming strike threat, with readiness to act at an early date if met with resistance.
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Universal Service
Paris
England
Rae
MacSwiney At Point of Death Report
London reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney is at the point of death as government efforts to keep him alive continue. Forcing nourishment has not been assimilated by the ailing mayor, with his body reportedly rejecting the feeds during his unconscious and delirious moments.
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Exchange Telegraph
Forbes Fairesian
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Connecticut trolley company gets ten cent flat fare
The Public Utilities commission granted a flat ten cent fare on all Connecticut trolley lines effective November 1, except New London district where ten cent fare already started. The order allows school tickets at half price and commutation tickets at two and a half cents per mile for runs up to five miles between towns over 25,000 population. The ruling notes fare limits revert to five cent levels prior to increases and cites detailed city-by-city rates from Bridgeport to surrounding towns.
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New London
Richard T. Higgins
Joseph W. Alsop
Charles C. Elwell
Nor Leva
Dnéreass
Sysctat
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Stratford
Walnut Beach
Milford
New Hlaven
Fairfeld
Southport
Genta
Westport
Norvilk
Ansoula
Denby
Shelton
Washington Bridge
Beard’s Corner
Devon
St. Thomas’ Church
Fairfield
Rteviews
Connecticut
Coasilta
Neat
Cox presses Root for clear reply on League stance
Newark dispatch reports Governor Cox sending a second telegram to Elihu Root demanding a definitive retraction. Cox accuses Root of misrepresenting his League of Nations views in speeches, while touring New Jersey with visits to Trenton Camden Newark and Jersey City.
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League of ‘Nations
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Root’ Road
New York
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Woman's Body Found Murdered on Staten Island
Police in New York report the unidentified murdered woman, about 39, found near West New Brighton on Staten Island, was strangled with Manila string and left at a lonely hilltop site overlooking New York harbor. Pearls from a broken necklace scattered nearby. no other jewelry for identification. Authorities believe she was lured to the remote spot and killed after a struggle.
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New York
New Brighton
New York Harbor
Staten Island Sound
Island
Police Guard Coal Company Property Under Armed Watch
A threatening note signed by a supposed worker caused police to place armed guards around coal company properties in the city. A vigilante effort continued through yesterday and last night with no alarms or incidents reported.
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Bell
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Werkingman
Woman Receives Fifteen-Year Sentence In Manslaughter Case
In Norwich Connecticut a jury finds Mrs Myrbelly Kenyan guilty of manslaughter in the death of a doctor. Judge Hinman sentences her to ten to fifteen years. The baring crowd and family react in shock as the verdict is read and the courtroom scene ends with her being led away to prison.
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Foraman
George E. ' Hinman
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Wusbend
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Kenyon’s
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Normen
Walting
Boston
Mass
Messags
Jenny M. McFarlane
Oakland Avenue
Methuen, Moss
Connecticut
Greatka
Coort Room
Miss Ida Tarbell Speaks This Afternoon at 3
Miss Ida Tarbell renowned historian and biographer will speak in the High School auditorium at 3 o clock this afternoon under the joint auspices of the Connecticut Alliance of Democratic Women and the Woman's National Democratic Bureau. Mrs Caroline Ruute-Rees to preside. Tarbell active in 1912 Progressive movement and Peace Conference work in Paris. She will support Democratic candidates in the community election.
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Paris
Red Cross
Escaped Sing Sing Convicts Captured in New Hampshire Woods
George Stivers and Marcus Bassett, who escaped Sing Sing prison, were captured by a Warner New Hampshire posse after fleeing from a stolen car. They confessed their identities and were escorted back to Sing Sing by Warden Lewis E. Lawes and prison guards amid a large local manhunt.
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George Stivers
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George A. Wooster
Senator Harding Returns to Ohio Campaign Swing
Senator Harding rested today after a extended holiday campaign pause and prepared for final speeches in Cleveland Akron Cincinnati and Columbia Ohio next week. He planned a four city circuit by special train with possible rear platform gatherings before election day.
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Cincinnati
Columbia
Macy Snom
Urges Support of Senator Brandegee Rally in High School Auditorium
United States Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington urged support for Sen Brandegee at a Republican rally in the High School auditorium. Poindexter praised Brandegee as incorruptible and noted women in his support, while criticizing the Wilson League of Nations as a restraint on warlike instincts.
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Washington
United States
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United States Senate
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Outlaws Spent Night in Woods Near Woods
Early last eventing three men were seen at the edge of the woods. Shots died in their direction as they scampered to shelter. They returned to the forest in darkness and refused food at two farmhouses, slipping back into the woods. Potts, Stivers, and Bassett lay low all night. They later admitted they sought an escape outlet but wandered in circles until daylight found them nearby.
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Stivers
Bassett
Hay
Promise Stamp Fraud Expose
United States secret service operatives arrested David Wichinsky of 446 Grand Street and held him at Bridgeport police headquarters for inquiry into possible involvement with a counterfeit stamp and bonded liquor scheme. Intercepted counterfeit Internal Revenue stamps and bonds were allegedly used to label bottles of illicitly brewed liquor sold as bonded whiskey.
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Internal Revenue
David Wichinsky
Grand Street
Bridgeport
Witness Tells of Fear in New York Building Scandals
In a New York City inquiry, witnesses described pressure and fear from labor-contractor groups. Mayor Hylan vowed public protection while investigations focus on contracts valued around 7.02 million for the county court house project and alleged extortion schemes.
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Associated Press
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Lacal Coal Trust
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Veness Campaign Rally Promotes Municipal Trolley Ownership
Democratic alderman candidate Albert Veness urged city ownership of trolleys to benefit the public while criticizing Mayor Wilson’s tax burden. The mass rally at Lindenenue Junior High featured Countess Tourchinovitch and several local figures, signaling a strong Democratic push ahead of November elections.
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Countess Tourchinovitch
League of Nations
Europe
America
Veneas
Wilson
Bridgeport
Veness
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David Price
Teed Cross
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