Garment Factory Strike Over Foreman Assault Sparks Walkout
About 400 workers at Wolf and Abrahams clothing plant 35 Spruce street quit and gathered outside after a foreman allegedly punched a worker. Police were sent to maintain order as union tensions in the garment trade ripple from New York to the local shop.
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Wolf and Abrahams
Spruce Street
Odd Fellows
Broad Street
Counte
Pati Morris Osofsky
Lenox Avenue
Max Lozar
Osofsky
Lozar
Osefsky
Amalgamated Garment Workers Association of Ameries
New York
Albert Abrahams
Abrahams
Bus Case Gets Continuance in Superior Court
The Blue Ribbon Garage company of Fairfield avenue sues Abraham Hagler of New York City for 200000 over unpaid Packard buses. A continuance was granted to the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving as Judge Frank D. Haines will not hold court during Thanksgiving week. Hagler contends delivery delays cost him a valuable New York City franchise.
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Yong Superior
Blue Ribbon Garage Company
Fairfield Avenue
Abraham Hagler
New York City
Frank D. Haines
Packard Buses
Haler
Rumor City Job Refused by Delbridge
Yoren Delbridge declined an offer to join the new Board of Assessors, choosing to focus on his private real estate business. The offer, rumored to be from First Assessor Lawrence J. Gill, followed the replacement of former Tax Commissioner Connor. James Holt accepted a clerical post, while Delbridge, previously with Connor, left months ago over disagreements.
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Yoren Delbridge
Board of Assessors
First
Lawrence J. Gill
Acsessors
Connor
James Holt
Holt
Delbridge
Hunters Mistaken For Animals Killed During Early Season Days
Madison Wisconsin reports the deer season is eight days old with four hunters accidentally shot and killed and another seriously wounded in two days. Two victims were mistaken for deer and a third for a bear amid the early season toll.
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Madison
Wis
Women Will Pay $75,000 In Taxes In New Rights Era
Bridgeport residents will contribute over 70 000 dollars to state and city coffers next month as women exercise newly granted political rights by paying the 2 personal tax. An estimated 25 000 eligible women in the city will pay this tax, alongside about 35 000 women and 45 000 men eligible overall. With typical 80 percent collection, about 128 000 dollars is expected, dividing 60 40 between state and city, yielding roughly 50 000 for Bridgeport and 75 000 for the state.
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Bridgeport
Edward A. Drew
Proposals Make Japan Cautious About Naval Holiday Plan
Tokyo discusses a ten year naval holiday while seeking gains from the United States. Analysts warn the plan may tilt power to the United States, suggesting Japan could maintain superiority only through speed and exit of cruisers. Admiralty members debate Japan's fleet share and possible amendments.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Admiralty
Americas
House Settles Big Tax Issue in Budget Debate
Washington reports the House ratified the Senate 60 percent maximum income surtax rate by 201 to 178 and talks continued between conferees to resolve the tax bill. The vote split Democrats 106 to 94 Republicans with one Socialist supporting the 60 percent rate. President Harding had urged a 22 percent figure, while a 40 percent compromise was also discussed. Other disputed items include corporate tax rates and taxation of gifts and property to curb wealthy evasion. Cornline O’Brien of 607 Park Avenue was fined $5 plus costs for drunkenness after admitting he stole liquor.
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Washington
House
Senate
Harding
Fordney
Ways and Means
Corniline O'Brien
Park Avenue
Q’grien
Appointments to Start After December 5 in Atwater Era
Mayor Atwater plans to fill about 326 positions in December with appointments taking effect January 1 1983. He will review roughly 200 applicant merits before the new Aldermen meeting December 6, guiding boards and commissions to party balance amid Republican strength.
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Board of Aldermen
Mayor Atwater
Atwater
Aidernmante
Varoarda
Commissions
Must Keep Promise Or Pay Advance in Lumber Case
Judge John J. Walsh announces a Common Pleas decision in the Daugherty McKey company of Valdosta against Park City Lumber company. Georgia mill to pay 21 024.1 for goods not delivered under a 1914 order. forced to buy elsewhere on a rising market, costing $2,000 above contract price. Also notes a separate secret alimony hearing for McKee v McKee in Rupere City with a marriage dated January 25.
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John J. Walsh
Common Pleas
Daugherty, McKey and Company
Valdosta
Park City Lumber Company
Georgia Lumber
Pork Cry Lumber Company
Snnal Company
Georgia Company
Pork City Lumber Company
Bridgeport
Georgia
Irish Peace Standstill Amid Ulster Cabinet Stance
London reporting a standstill in the Irish peace situation after the Ulster cabinet adheres to three points. Unionist support at a Liverpool conference signals a more conducive atmosphere for peace talks, while resignations of Lloyd George or the coalition are debated but not deemed imminent. Ulster delegates refuse government bases but seek informal talks.
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London
A. P
Ulster
Liverpool
Loyd Georges
Loyd George
Daily Mail
Times
James Crag
Belfast
Anti beer bill passes in Senate
Washington, Nov 18 The Senate approved the conference report on the anti beer bill by 58 to 22, sending the measure to the President. The vote saw Lodge and Underwood oppose, with 12 Republicans and 10 Democrats voting against. The act authorizes search and seizure of private property including homes, restricts beer as medicine, and limits liquor prescriptions for medicinal purposes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hoth
Lodge
Massachusetts
Underwood
Alabama
Brandegee
Conn
Dupont
Cal
Hage
New Jersey
Johnson
la Foliette
Wis
Mass
MclLean
Penrose
Penn
Phipps
Colo
Shortridge
Calif
Wadsworth
New York
Weller
Maryland
Brounsard
Louisiana
Gerry
Rhode Island
King
Utah
Pomerene
Ohio
Ransdell
Shields
Tennesse
Stanley
Kentucky
Walsh
Watson
Georgia
Fairfield Building Corporation Incorporation Filed
Papers filed in the town clerk office show Fairfield Building Corporation incorporated with Fred J. Granvill, John Demaree, and John Dunleavey Jr. as incorporators all of Fairfield. Capital stock is $50,000 divided into 5,000 shares at par value $10.
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Fairfield Building Corporation
Fred J. Granvill
John Demaree
John Dunleavey
Fairfield
Grocers Clerk Becomes Dentist and Steals Gold
London reports a Temesvar dentist who opened a low cost clinic and extracted over a pound of gold from his patients teeth. He made wax molds for replacements and vanished within two weeks after promising returns. Authorities say the suspect was a grocers clerk.
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London
Europe
Temesvar
Hungary
Lancet
Retail Merchants Against High Rate Suburbanites Will Pay Under New Plan
Montesano Washington November 13 a hip pocket joint was ruled illicit under the Washington jointist statute after John Misertrich was convicted in Superior Court. Sentence deferred but a penitentiary term is mandated. Witnesses testified Misertrich sold whiskey from a
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Montesano
Wash
Washington
John Misertrich
Misertrich
Street Dept. Head Likely to Be Removed
Superintendent of Streets John R. Carter, a Republican, will be succeeded by a Democrat on January 1. Carter, who backed Clifford B. Wilson, acted as first lieutenant and political agent during the last campaign. Appointed by ex-Mayor Wilson on December 30, 1920, to fill the late Thomas J. Cunningham’s unexpired term, Carter faces removal at term end.
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John R. Carter
Carter
Clifford B. Wilson
Wilson
Thomas J. Cunningham
Bridgeport Merchants Decry Five Cent Fare Unequal
Frank D Bell speaking for Bridgeport retail merchants says suburban riders in Fairfield Stratford Stratfield may pay twenty cents for a round trip under the Public Utilities Commission order. He cites unfair zones and notes Connecticut Co president Storrs agrees but cannot act until the order is changed. Merchants plan to seek a modification with Storrs' backing.
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Frank D. Bell
Bridgeort
The
Times
Public Utilities Commission
Fairfield
Stratford
Stratfield
Mr. Bell
Meigs & Company
Storrs
Connecticut Company
Britain Will Not Relinquish Hong Kong in Far East Policy
Washington reports Britain will refuse to relinquish Hong Kong while agreeing to return Wei Hai Wei to China. The deal hinges on China’s acceptance and possible Japanese lease terms. China’s stance favors Wei Hai Wei in Shantung, not Hong Kong, as Britain preserves its Orient position.
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Washington
Britain
Hong Kong
Far East
Great Britain
China
Shantung Province
Japan
Port Arthur
Russia
Wei Hat Wei
Honk Kong
Shantung
Cases Nolled On Payment Of Small Fines
Autoists arrested for driving without proper equipment had their city court cases nulled upon payment of small fines. John Scala paid $5, Joseph Breiner $2, Samuel Isenberg $2, Harry Kober $2, James B. Smith $1. Dagostino’s reckless driving case was nolled for $10. In unrelated incidents, McKinley sustained hip contusions after his wagon was struck by a car driven by George Dunscombe of New York. he was treated and released. A hydrant incident followed when Steve Pantor left his car running while entering a cafe, the engine later damaged a hydrant and street scene.
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Autoista
John Scala
Pembroke Street
Joseph Breiner
Patricia Avenue
Samuel M. Isenbeng
Maplewood Avenue
Harry Kober
Sixth Street
James B. Smith
Fairfield
James Dagostino
Main Street
Dagostino
Liggens
Wii McKinley
Broad Street
John Street
George E. Dunscombe
New York City
Dunscombe
McKinley
Steve Pantor
Fainfeld Avenue
Water Street
Westerday
Exchange Cafe
Fairfield Avenue
Steve
Pardi Tile Company Wins Judgment Against Peter Vanech
Judgment entered for the Pardi Tile Company and Peter Vanech of Stamford to collect $150 for tile work on a restaurant front, with Judge John J. Walsh noting a $50 defendant claim partial. The ruling adjusts the total bill to $150 and cites filing issues and weather as factors to be settled between the tile firm and the caaterii manufacturer.
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Pardi Tile Company
Peter Vanech
Stamford
John J. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Caaterii
City Treasurer Expended 62.50 in Campaign Spending
John H. Williams, city treasurer, reported an election expense of 862.50 for the Democratic campaign. The return was filed with Town Clerk C. E. Winton. Delegates from the Fifth district John R. Carter Henry Greenstein and Robert W. Barrows submitted expense returns of 20.48 each.
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John H. Williams
C. E. Winton
John R. Carter
Henry Greenstein
Robert W. Barrows
Suburban Fare Changes Marked By Connecticut Company Plan
Connecticut Company announces new fare rules and routing to conform with Public Utilities Commission decision. Suburban residents in Stratford Fairfield Stratfield face higher fares while Bridgeport merchants oppose restricted transfers. Plan converts double truck cars to one man service on city lines and may bring five cent city fares. Effective Sunday with continued details on page thirteen.
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Connecticut Company
Fairfield
Stratford
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Wrubtles Commission
Devon
Stanley to seek return of 17500 from police budget
John C. Stanley, president of the Board of Police Commissioners, will ask Monday for the return of 17500 clipped from the police department appropriation. The money is needed to cover running expenses and salaries, with a chance officers may not be returned or new hires made before January 1.
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Board of Apportionment
John C. Stanley
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Department
Police
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Fteund
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