Taft asserts full authority in War Board rulings
Taft and labor officials convened in Bridgeport for a hearing on the Hidlitz award where examiner Alpheus Winter issued nine rulings affecting about 60,000 workers. The War Labor Board affirmed Winter's authority to apply the award, with appeals possible to the National War Labor Board. Key figures included George S. Hawley, W. Gordon Merritt, Joseph A. Schultz, and local machinists leaders as government and factory representatives observed the proceedings.
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Tim
Tocal
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Board of Mediation and
Alpheus Wintor
Loyal A. Osborne
Thomas A Savage
Otto M. Hidlitz
Taft
Mr. Walsh
County Court House
Hidlitz
Baadlits
War Labor Board
Alpheus Winter
Wilson
National War Labor Board
Winter
George S. Hawley
The
Manufacturers Association
W. Gordon Merritt
Remington Arms- Union Metallic Cartridge Company
William Wallace, Jr
New York
Machinists’ Union
Joseph A. Schultz
Hugh Lavery
Samuel Lavit
Pred Hewitt
Machinists' Union
Walsh
Osborne
Boston
National War Board
Mr. Taft
Himaself
Zentiomen
Enither
Lavit
Beecause
Machinists
Tatts
Exander
Mr. Lavit
Bridgeport
Wnton
Liberty Ordnance Company
War Tabor Bureau
Isaac K. Russell
Labor
Niles Richmond
Russell
Reading
Richmond
Sloan's Liniment Ad Quick Rheumatism Relief
When you suffer from rheumatism or neuritis this advertising copy promotes Sloan's Liniment as a clean refreshing economical quick relief for muscle soreness stiffness and neuralgia. The notice targets both men and women, urging readers to ask their druggist for Sloan's Liniment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Funeral held for influenza victim Edward M. Roach in Ridgefield
Ridgefield notes the funeral of Edward M. Roach who died from pneumonia following influenza. Rev. Shortell officiated at St Marys church with Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree in uniform and Marquette council honor guard. Pallbearers included Meaney Doran Culhane Carroll Lynch Kelley. Roach was 26. siblings Barbara Marie Peter Fred Roach were ill from influenza.
Community Dance Follows War Stamps Prize Award
A Stratton crowd celebrated the fourth Liberty Loan with a parade and dance after George W. Smith won a $1,000 prize. The event featured speeches, music by multiple orchestras, and a hotchkiss gun float as officers and firemen led a long procession along Main Street. Continuous dancing followed the speeches, though no stamps were sold during the event.
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Willim
Kid
Jungof
Boothat
Everyubino
Germmany
England
Isivk
Galu
Mr. Smith
Smith
Henry Wilson
Phillip M. Summers, Jr
Washington
Lincoln
Iifla
West Main Street
North Ind
Freyler
Johnny Green
Leoneist Company
Sang Publishers
Georgia
Stratfield Hotel
Main Street
Golden Till Street
Cohn FH. Redpule
Mantell" Johnson
Fire Department
Wheeler and Wilson
Regan
O'Connall
Wilson
Beardsley
William T. Hincks
War Savings Committee
Shelton School
Meigs and Company
D. M. Read Company
Bridgeport Rrads Company
Iiiny
Miin Street
Elm Street
Cior
Reymond Deroy
Edna Donoghue
Nettie Coburn
Florence Trask
King Grossman
North End
Charlies Coles
James Kelley
Louis Rowbottom
Carl Sciortino
Fred Newhouse
al Sharkey
Fred Bliss
Attempts to assassinate Soviet leaders prompt reprisal measures
A Moscow despatch reports renewed assassination attempts on Soviet government members in Russia and notes possible reprisals. It states a Moscow despatch says pneumonia developed in a person, with hopeful signs of recovery. Separately, the burglary and theft case State vs Hebbeck and Dehby before Justice Walden was adjourned until next Monday at 10 o'clock.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Saya
Moscow
State
Hebheck
Dehby
Walden
Milford Two Residents Die In Advance of Old Age
Milford loses two longtime residents George Phite and Sarah M Clark. Phite, a prominent Milford figure, died after a long illness at Governors Avenue home. Clark, born 1830, taught in Milford and Wheeler’s Farms, active in church and Benevolent Union, funeral held at Milford cemetery.
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Musto
George Phite
Studi
Dl Phat
Hristhor Fortiude
Grea
Clodyse I PR
Milforl
Milford
Alwys
Mite Ford
Orhe
Bhatt
Speeral
Deacon
Ynesday
Deacon Platt
Jitte Miles
Wiliam Fr. Platt
Herbert Merce
Hartford
Kenneth Mr Blut
Sarah Platt
Nor Win Ok. Plath
Phitt
Governors Avenue
Newell M. Calhoun
Orange
First Church of
Platt
Minky
Sarah M. Chak
Sarah WM. Clark
Almond
Clark
Cherry Street
Sarah M. Clark
Wheelers Farms
Church and Benevolent Union
Joseph R. Clark
N. M. Calhoun
Milford Cemetery
Czecho Slovak Fund Drive Ends With Lively Dinner
Ambrose led a post dinner address pledging repayment to Austria Hungary fed by aid from attendees. Justice Wheeler and George W Wheeler praised allied support for the new Czecho Slovak nation. Campaign organizers, volunteers, and George Greenspun received thanks for their gratis service and efforts amid rumors of paid work being unfounded.
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Ambrose
Austria-Hungary
Austria- Hungary
Justice Wheeler
George W. Wheeler
Hea
AO Buastig
George WW. Wheeler
Wilvon
Dbridge- Port
H.W. Fleck
Ridgewort
George Greenspun
Greenspun
Hertling May Speak in Reichstag Despite Uncertain Speech
Amsterdam reports Sept 3 that the main committee of the German Reichstag may sit a week. It is unclear if Chancellor Von Hertling will address the body but Foreign Minister Hintze is certain to speak.
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Hertling
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Tageblatt
Berlin
von Hertling
Hintze
Daniels Plans to Enter Berlin as Marines' Guest
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke of a possible compromise with Germany as he toured military and industrial sites. He and workers cheered during a Berlin visit hinting at postwar roles while overseeing ordnance facilities and factory operations nearby.
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Daniels
Berlin
Marines
Ulead
wostioPings
Didyatone Amiuupition Corporation
Navy
Germany
Hlint
Cedewrnten
Oernm Sear
Corte Fons
Bofape Amcs Ise
Vearless
Sien
Maaldwin Pogeniative Works
Hig Adidress Murtkinless
Amrovien
Politicians Involved in Case Details Across Waterbury
Fragmentary report shows a Waterbury case tied to a local politician and a bankrupt figure, with testimony about bank deposits and checks. The proceedings include mentions of Comptroller Woles and large sums, as hearings probe multiple transactions among residents and officials.
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WIA
Nlowadlay
Schneer
Block
Ono
Thane
Webster
Hasse
Bristol Bank
Mock Fist
Woles
Titchfield County
Waterbury
Burian Comments On Viewpoint Continues Discussion
Baron Burian criticized President Wilson's haste in responding to block an agreement between Great Britain and France. He said replying to Balfour and Clemenceau speeches serves no purpose. He noted complete agreement with Germany on dispatch data, despite some divergent opinions.
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Wilson
Baron Burian
Great Britain
France
Balfour
Clemencent’s
Germany
Sugar Raid on Park Place Home
A note from Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville condemns a Park Place household for hoarding sugar during wartime shortages. It states an intent to keep seventy five pounds in possession, criticizing the residents and contrasting efforts of “ignorant foreign population” while urging civic spirit.
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Robert Scoville
Federal
Bankers Act to Prevent Loss of Experienced Men
Bankers urge Washington to protect seasoned staff as nation seeks to avoid crippling vacancies. Boardroom leaders warn that government action is needed to retain experienced personnel, noting banks already handle 18,000 liberty bond buyers and would suffer if key workers depart. They call for supervised replacements and timely policy decisions.
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Bankers
Waehingtom
Washington
Ironies Mallar
Chew National Bark
Sagas
Bonda
Missing Tom Homeie Disappearance Noted By Detective Bureau
Detective bureau notified of Charles Price missing from 148 Wowitt Avenue. Price, 72, about 6 feet 9 inches, last seen in mixed brown gray coat, light green eyes, soft gray hat. Relatives report he left home yesterday afternoon. search unsuccessful. Funeral for Jatin Saraiing set for today at 2:44 from John By Johnson Undertaking at 617 Main Street, with Rev. Gordon officiating, interment Lakeview Cemetery.
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Tom Homie
Tanto
Charles Price
Wowitt Avenue
Torough
Price
Sulia Spaalling
Jatin Saraiing
John
Johnson
Main Street
Oeloek
A.M. I. Zion
O'Elocs
Mr. Gordon
Lakeview ¢Emeo- Lory
Allied Forces Drive German Lines Across Balkans and Western Front
Allied troops push from Monastir to Athens region and advance along the Balkan front. Serbian and French forces sever supply routes, report significant prisoner captures as they press toward Monastir. In the west, French and British offensives near St. Quentin and Cambrai gain ground, aiming to cut the Lindenburg line and surround German positions.
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Stirlir
Siberia
Macedonia
Jerusalem
Ikies
Jorlan
Miidis
Constantinople
Soutien
Monastir
Leka Motran
Ewitt Driva
Istib- Prion
Kabearian
Lake Doliin
Marami Tha Vardar
Jintrart
Vardar
Bieovle
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Debesey
Weta Marshal Hole Nave
Llindenbure
Taon
St.Quentin
Youth Breaks In Store Caught by Police
A about 16 year old youth broke into a store through a rear window and was arrested by police this morning. Harrolman Curry, believed to be Ivins, gave two names and admitted the act. He has ties to Brogpe and worked at Jounk ti Lops. He is held for juvenile court.
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Vrandenhein
Harrolman Curry
Bo Uridgenor
Brogpe
Pal
Policae
Juvenite
Boy Struck by Motorcycle Near Death in Bridgeport
A nine year old boy was struck by a motorcycle under the Yellow Bridge near 50 Stford Avenue. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. The rider, Charles Willis, fled then surrendered to authorities and was released on his own recognizance.
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Troma
Stford Avenue
Bridgeport
All & O'Clock
Charles Willis
Heardsley Street
Yellow J Bridge
Wriblis
Attempt to Burn Home Found by Taylors
Lawrence Taylor his wife and Miss Louise Thompson found evidence of an arson attempt at the Taylors home on Main Street at 1 18 this morning dragging a suitcase filled with oil soaked wa ners from a corner of the third door where it lay Thompson notified police headquarters and Patrolman George Fitzgerald investigated but no trace was found of the person responsible for the incident
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Lawrence Taylor
Louise Thompson
Main Street
Thompson
George Fitzgerald
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Ridgefeld
Orchestras
Furnis Music
George W. Smith
Stratton
Eniooth
Iwao
Jeacon
George F. Platt
Sarah Clark
Public Library
Philadelphia Munitions Makers
Ton Paige
Burian
Park Place
Teutons
Sibert
Poli
Metree Jad
Roy Thomas Dixon
Serview
Hitre
Witte
Hope
Oise Canal
la Lloré
Field Mars
Ohio
New York Drug Journal
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Samuel
Darth
Wm. Palmer
Sterling
Frank H. Cafferty
Providence
R. I
Howard A. Banks
Hickory
N.C
A. J. Nelson
Waco
Texas
Eva Ott Melin
Jersey City
N.J
the Centaur Company
New York City
Taylors
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