Gompers Re-elected Leader of American Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor re elected its head Mr Gompers upon a motion by a Railroad Brotherhoods representative The piece notes his strong standing and lasting influence while acknowledging the modern movement has surpassed some of his early positions It states he remains head but follows the federation rather than leads it personally and that the federation moves beyond mere wages to politics and prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
United States
Congress
Federation
Labor Movement
Old Labor Movement
New Labor Movement
The
American Federation
Municipal water rates debate in Chicago and ownership
The Chicago municipal water system raises rates to remain self supporting. The New York Times argues against criticisms of municipal ownership, noting most large US water supplies are public and price revisions occur with both public and private systems. The piece dismisses the notion that price changes prove or disprove ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Times
United States
America
Russia
Tanks in the Next War by Patton Jr
Tank commander Patton argues in The Infantry Journal that tanks will dominate future warfare and that tanks must be integrated into the service as a central element. He warns war will grow more terrible with air, sea, poison gas, and new terrors, urging efforts to avoid another conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Patton, Jr
Tank Corps
Infantry Journal
United States Infantry Association
Polish Army surrounds Russian cavalry division
Despatches from Warsaw report the Polish Army encircled a Russian cavalry division and took 800 prisoners, while a Berlin message says the Polish offensive collapsed. General Haller claims the Kiev retreat was strategic and that Polish arms are triumphant as readers may choose among rival Russian accounts. The Belgium cabinet supports a resumption policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Berlin
Haller
Kiev
Belgium
Russia
The Enigmatic Plank and Mr Root Debate
A newspaper correspondent questions Mr Root about a Republican plank on the League of Nations. Root dodges, noting public flattery in a declaration on a major issue with unclear stance. The exchange highlights confusion over whether the plank supports or opposes the League or remains ambivalent.
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Root
Republ
Mke
League of Nations Court of Justice
Londonderry Civil War Roars Through Town
From two to five this morning intermittent firing scarred the town. Between five and seven unionists were shot, one dumped in the river. A large crowd moved along Carl Isle Street firing on Sinn Fein strongholds in Bride Street while Sinn Feiners replied. Troops with an armored car halted the fighting briefly at ten. As troops arrive, clashes erupt elsewhere. More troops are being sent to the rioting.
U S Champion of Democracy Advices Relations With U S
General Baron Wrangel, commander of the South Russian Volunteer Army, praises U S democracy after World War I and envisions closer U S ties. He seeks American capital for southern Russia and notes plans to create land divisions in Crimea and agricultural schools on government estates to train peasants.
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Sebastopol
Russia
United States
Baron Wrangel
Crimea
Land Commission
Impersonator of officer arraigned in City Court
John Harnisky was arrested after posing as a policeman and ordering George Girard to go home. He was arraigned on breach of the peace charges, with the case continued to tomorrow and referred to the Detective department for investigation. Foreclosure actions were sent back to September term of the Superior Court: Benjamin Weinstein sues Kazmier Pryetakowski for 70 dollars on Mead Street. Jacob Welsman sues Edwin J. Robin and others for 2375 dollars on Pacific Street, Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Girard
Howard Avenue
John Harnisky
State Street
Detective Department For
Superior Court
Benjamin Weinstein
Kazimierz Pryetakowski
Mead Street
Jacob Welsman
Edwin J. Robin
Pacific Street
Stamford
Memory Faulty Arrest Leads to Court Fine
John Fop of 49 Carlton Avenue told Judge Frederic A Bartlett in City Court he could not recall his drunken escapade. He admitted obtaining alcohol from a country friend and was fined five dollars plus costs. James McCue of 590 Water Street reported being held up by two men on Housatonic Avenue the previous night, losing nineteen dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fop
Carlton Avenue
Frederic A. Bartlett
Fop
James McCue
Waterstreet
Housatonic Avenue
Hearings Set On Bridgeport Traffic Violations At Court House
Tomorrow morning Commissioner Stoeckel will hold hearings and conferences at the county court house on fourteen Bridgeport traffic violations. The calendar lists 15 individuals with offenses including intoxication reckless and accident cases from Bridgeport Milford and Stamford. A separate note reports Morris Chernoff of No 190 New Lots avenue Brooklyn noting the stork delivered triplets at his home adding to his family.
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Stoeckel
County Court House
Bridgeport
Joseph Bolls
Wordin Avenue
F. B. Hastings
North Avenue
Charles BE. Lucas
Treian Fabian
Kings Highway
J. L. White
Cedar Street
Milford
Flas Janell
Pequonnock Street
Fridgeport
William H Austin
Trumbull Road
C. KB. Nettleton
Colorado Avenue
Henry P. Benudot
State Street
Michael Macisco
Afford
George Brown
Park Avenue
Bound Beach
Joseph Romeo
Hallett Street
E. W. Armstrong
Stephen Lucas
Scofield
Alexander Romanick
Pacific Street
Stamford
Philip Prudnikowitz
Boston Avenue
Edwin P. Parsons
Barnum Avenue
Floyd Jennings
Georgetown
A. Davis
Morningside Drive
Caesar McKenney
South Norwalk
New York
Morris Chernoff
New Lots Avenue
Brooklyn
Chernoff
Morris
Cherneff
Uberal
Dorothy
Blanche
Florence
Bernard Gerald
Helen
Mrs. Chernoff
Mr. Chernoff
Deficits Plague Eastern and Western Railroads in April
Washington June 21 railroads in the eastern and western classification territories posted deficits in net income for April while southern roads reported a net balance of 2,888,913 after expenses. Eastern roads showed a deficit of 14,729,889 and western roads 3,234,562. Separately, Michael Moski of 277 Willard Street was arrested after a Willard Street fight where he allegedly slashed a man with a razor. two others were armed with a club. The case was continued to June 23 as investigators review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastern
Western Classification
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Roads
Western Roads
Willard Street
Michael Moski
Moski
City Court
Chicago ward boasts more poles than Wyoming
Chicago on the northwest side compares its 27th ward to Wyoming noting a population of 150,244 in 20.02 square miles. A small fire at Morr's Beef Co. on Water street required firemen this morning, but damage was very slight.
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Chicago
Wyoming
New York
Nevada
Morr's Beef Co
Water Street
Call for Chicago convention to form one big railroad union
Washington June 31 A call from insurgent workers leaders for a Chicago convention on June 29 to unite railroad labor into one big union was reported to the Department of Justice today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Chicago
Department of Justice
Population statistics across several cities show varied growth
Washington Yonkers New York population rises by 20 243 or 25 San Diego records 25 105 or 88 7 percent Sioux City up 23 339 or 189 LaCrosse shows slight decline 54 or 0 2 percent Greenfield Mass up 5 035 or 48 2 Chicago Heights up 5 128 or 35 3 percent Data dated June 21 from Yonkers C and others.
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Washington
Yonkers
San Diego
Cal
Sioux City
Iowa
LaCrosse
Wis
Greenfield
Mass
Chicago Heights
General Electric Reopens Plant After Short Shutdown
General Electric's Lynn Massachusetts plant reopened after a three day vacation shutdown. Labor leaders predicted a strike would begin, but did not materialize. About 200 workers remained absent, having walked out weeks earlier over timekeeping issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
General Electric Co
Nearsighted husband sparks humorous exchange
Mr. Naylor remarks on his wife being near sighted and jokes about mistaking her for another woman. Mrs Grabb confirms the mishap and notes the husband’s polite reaction before realization.
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Mr. Naylor
Mrs. Grabb
Not a Crumby Place in the News Sketch
A woman questioned a cook about leaving a place. The cook answered she could not stay there because the house was so frugal that even the mice cried. The exchange highlights stark saving practices and odd humor in a domestic setting.
Just Like Her Vase Reminder In Conversation
A brief dialogue features a man admiring a vase of flowers and praising their beauty, while a woman notes they are artificial. He concedes the ornamentation is reminiscent of her, highlighting a tender, domestic moment of affection and perception.
Riots Linked to Abyssinian Plot Unfold in Chicago
Police blame a radical plan for yesterday's violence led by Redding and seven others in Chicago's black belt. A sailor Rose and cigar clerk Hoyt were killed amid gunfire as crowds dispersed after the parade. Leaders sought support for a third party to back a pro Abyssinian agenda, with figures including Jonas and Fernon tied to the episode.
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Redding
St Louis
Joseph
Abyssinia
William Hale Thompson
Robert L. Rose
Great Lakes
Chicago
Jozeph Hoyt
Joseph P. Owens
Black Belt
Polk Street
Fernons
Gsth Street
Indiana Avenue
Fernon
Owens
Rose
Hoyt
Jonas
Htsel
New York
Wilson
Washington
Mexico
United States
Jonas Said
Gabriel
Universal Negro Improvement Association
Black Star Line Steamship Company
Thompson
Roos
Friends of Irish Freedom
Black Star Negro Steamship Line
Africa
Campaign plans take shape at Harding conference
Washington June 21 Republican plans began to form at a conference led by Senator Harding and National Committee sub committee chair Will Hays. The group discussed campaign structure and nomination notifications, with plans for an executive committee and inclusion of several named officers and women in Washington and New York offices.
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Washington
Senator Harding
Republican National Committee
Will Hays
Chicago
Mr. Hays
Charles Dis
New York
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
I Hamnon
Oklahoma
Ralph Williams
Fred W. Upham
National Committee
Clarence EB. Miller
Harry Daugherty
Harding
Wanted General Housework Ex Ce Laundering
Classified item offering general housework help and a bicycle repair service. Includes address 408 Hancock Ave rear for inquiries and a separate ad for bicycle repair and sharpening, sales and guaranteed bargains at Senese 20490 Main St near North Ave. Also notes bicycle for sale and locksmith service.
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Hancock Ave
Discep
Senese
Main St
North Ave
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Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer
Bryant, Grimm & Brunson
Boston
Associated Press
Phone Business Co
Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Connecticut
MR. Gompers
Londonderry
U. S
Stork
Court House
R. R
Case
Population Statistics
General Electric
Her
Royal Engne
Pembroke St
Park St
Competent Trust Service
Bridgeport National Bank
Morg
Frank Miller Lumber Co
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