Wilson Ends Coal Price Controls After Wage Rise Debate
President Wilson withdraws federal control of bituminous coal pricing as a 27 percent miners wage increase, estimated at 200 million dollars yearly, may be absorbed in consumer prices after April 1. He releases majority and minority reports and urges quick agreement based on the majority findings. The operators face warnings against unlawful price hikes and profiteering amid ongoing fuel shortages and harsh winter.
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Coal Strike Settlement Commission
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Wood campaign funds cited as legal and limited
Chicago March 23 William Cooper Procter chairman of the Wood National Committee says no money has been expended to advance Major General Leonard Wood’s presidential candidacy within strict state and federal law. He asserts Wood is the people’s candidate, not the politicians, with funds limited to lawful, necessary purposes and only for presenting the candidate’s character and record.
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Takeover of Housing Interest Reported in City
The American Tousine company has incorporated in the city to take over housing interests of the International Textile company at the latter plant. Transfer of the property was recorded today.
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Interational Textile Company
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Colby sworn in as Secretary of State in Washington
Colby was sworn in today as Secretary of State succeeding Robert Lansing who resigned six weeks ago. The ceremony was absent and the oath was given before Under-Secretary Polk who has headed the department since Lansing retired. Passport issuance resumes after a ten day halt and about 2000 applications are pending. Under-Secretary Polk is expected to resign for health reasons, and the assistant secretary post is vacant with William Phillips named minister to The Netherlands.
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Netherlands
Spain Rail Strike Paralyzes Nation’s Lines
Spain's railways shut down as workers strike after managers reject wage and condition demands. Government warnings and cabinet lobbying accompany mass stoppage. Regular services halt at noon, with sidetracked trains and military engineers affected.
Twenty One Indicted in Indiana Coal Lever Law Case
Twenty one Indiana men were indicted by a federal grand jury in Indianapolis for violating the Lever Act and conspiracy in the coal industry probe. Earlier, twenty five operators and officials were arrested in Terre Haute and Evansville, including Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association secretary Phil H. Penna and United Mine Workers leaders Ward Stewart and William Mitch. Seventy three men in other states face similar charges.
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Crehan Suffers Severe Nosebleed at Work
Thomas Crehan 66 of 123 Read Street was seized by a violent hemorrhagic nosebleed at 11 at Whiting Manufacturing Co. An ambulance was called and Dr. B J Coyle diagnosed the case as hemorrhage and moved him to St Vincent's Hospital where his condition at noon was listed as fair.
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Think Daylight Law Will Be Passed Here
A city council session is set for Thursday night to post the Daylight Saving ordinance as New Haven and other nearby cities plan same timing. Local politicians and those involved in the measure favor it, aiming to reduce travel confusion once New York and Connecticut cities switch.
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Granite Cutters Demand Uniform $1 Hour Wage
Boston March 23 Demands for a readjustment of wages seek a $1 per hour rate for an eight hour day starting April 1 for virtually all granite cutters. The Granite Cutters International Association leads the move with 6 000 directly affected workers and about 8 000 more at the already agreed $8 daily rate.
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Railroad wage board to hear workers demands
With B. P. Whittier elected chairman the bi partisan railroad wage board prepares to begin consideration of two million railroad workers wage demands. The board will first review unions detailed claims as the basis for resolving the dispute that has lingered since last August. Sessions will be executive.
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B. P. Whitter
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Allied Legion to press Congress for veteran relief plan
WashingtonMarch 23 Members of the executive committee of the American Legion concentrate steps for a friendly attack on Congress. They adopted a composite bill to the House Ways and Means Committee to pay adjusted compensation to former service men and women at 150 per day of service with provisions for privileged land settlement home building and educational training programs.
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New Yorkers Cast Votes On Rent Reform At Albany
1300 residents journeyed to Albany to testify on rent legislation. Tenants urged a municipal court review of rents tied to profiteering, while landlords opposed measures they deem unconstitutional. The debate focuses on boosting housing supply and preventing capital withdrawal.
Committee to Decide on April Work Suspension in Coal Mines
New York March 22 The general scale committee representing anthracite mine workers met to decide if diggers will stay at work beyond March 31 as a new wage agreement is negotiated. Union leaders said they would not remain unless wage increases are retroactive to the contract date. Operators oppose retroactivity, warning of coal price increases and losses. About 170000 coal workers in three Pennsylvania districts could be affected by any suspension order.
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Two Brooklyn Women Held in Drug Store Holdup Suspect
Police detained Mary Baker and Mildred Bean, both 22, of Brooklyn on suspicion of robbing William Blair at a Brooklyn drug store Sunday night. They denied knowing the affair after a high speed chase and arrest near the Williamsburg Bridge end of the traffic jam.
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Eisler Sues Connecticut Co. for Nervous Shock
Albert Hisler of this city sues the Connecticut Co. for $10,000 claiming severe nervous shock from a trolley collision at Main and Beechmont. He was a passenger when his car was rear ended, threw him to the floor, and he alleges permanent injury. Doctors testified to his condition including dizziness. Trial before Judge Keeler and a jury continued into the afternoon and may finish tomorrow.
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Morgenthau Nominated to Be Ambassador to Mexico
President Wilson nominated Henry Morgenthau Jr of New York former ambassador to Turkey to be ambassador to Mexico. He would succeed Henry P. Fletcher who resigned recently over policy disagreements with the administration's Mexican policy.
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Severe fighting reported at Halle cuts off city
Telegrams from Copenhagen and Berlin describe ongoing heavy fighting around Halle with artillery as workers and troops clash. Halle remains isolated from the outside world and fears of disaster grow if government forces intervene. Reports also note Spartacan clashes at Wesel and unsettled general strike negotiations in Berlin.
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Suffrage Amendment Views From Hughes Opinion
Charles E. Hughes opines for the National American Woman Suffrage Association that anti-suffrage claims about state constitutions delaying the Anthony amendment are incorrect. He says the amendment would modify voting rights beyond male restrictions and would not be limited to Senate or House elections.
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Charles E. Hughes
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Mis slips injure man on new submarine hull
Louis Pavoni, 33, of 129 James street, working on a staging inside a Lake Tor pedo Boat Co submarine hull, fell eight feet when an air hose blew loose. He suffered a possible right hip fracture, received temporary treatment, then was moved to Bridgeport hospital.
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Miners and Detectives Clash in Harlan County Fatal Fight
Middlesboro Ky March 3 notables report three killed and several wounded as miners hunt for detectives from the Kentucky Steam Seal Company amid a strike. Bud Taylor Deputy Sheriff John Burkes and James Hall die in a Wallins Creek clash after Hall tried to seize Bud Taylor’s son.
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Woman Tries to Take Life Over Domestic Troubles
Mrs. Virginia Buckley of 768 Park Avenue consumed about an ounce of iodine yesterday afternoon. A neighbor called an ambulance and Dr. Owen J. Groank treated her before taking her to St. Vincent's Hospital. Her condition remained serious with recovery uncertain.
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His Wife Took All Furniture in Mead Divorce
William J. Mead of 1741 Main Street testified in Superior court that his wife Jeanette C Mead took all furniture from their home. He said the couple’s disputes centered on her noisy parties that continued late. They married February 12 1907 and she left him in 1913.
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Doctor repels dog attack as owner jailed for breech of peace
Dr. George T. Crowley of New Britain faced a dog attack by Olma Filinovich’s animal yesterday. Crowley drew a revolver for protection and Filinovich, a witness present, attempted to strike him with a club. She was arrested, charged with breech of the peace, and fined $10 in City court.
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Teen injured in trolley mishap en route to high school
Frank Holmes thirteen of 165 Jewett Ave Nas was pushed by a friend on a one man Main Street trolley at noon. He struck his nose on the fare box and required two stitches at the Emergency Hospital by Dr B J Coyle after the incident.
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Republicans Confident Ahead of New Haven State Convention
Bridgeport Republicans head to New Haven for the state convention with optimism and belief in victory. Delegates and supporters expect a lively scene with fireworks replacing prior celebrations and many attending in dual roles as spectators and moral supporters.
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Canal Closed for Two Days in Panama
The Panama Canal is closed for two days due to a landslide in the Cucaracha section. Officials expect debris to be cleared and the canal safe for ships by Thursday with all vessels affected by the order.
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All Suffragists Have Eyes On Delaware Court Grants Two Divorces
In Superior Court Judge Curtis granted a divorce to Robert Allinger and Jessie Allinger after testimony of infrequent contact and disputes following his return from service in France. A second decree was issued to Mary E Cox and Walter C Cox on grounds of desertion. they married May 20 1902.
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Delaware Legislature Considers Federal Suffrage Amendment
Dover reports the Delaware legislature in extraordinary session weighing the federal suffrage amendment. Supporters say thirty five of thirty six states have favored ratification while opponents claim a hearing remains uncertain until other state measures move forward.
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