14 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
Seamen strike started today as Leader Wilson forecast a general wave of ship workers walkouts. White Star Co conceded coal porters demands and the Olympic set sail from New York to Guerpoul amid preparations by various ports for the broader boycott.
The text reports a major strike by seamen led by the Tehaetonil orusmiatitton, with ships including the Olympic and White Star lines affected. Union leaders say crews on the Victoria and other liners will walk out, pressing for higher wages and better conditions as employers prepare to strike branking vows. The action disrupts transatlantic sailings to New York and Liverpool, with Allied ships awaiting orders and port authorities monitoring developments.
Antwerp representatives of ship owners and the seamen's union conferred with the mayor to settle the seamen strike that began today. U S and European interests fear freight and passenger traffic will be tied up unless demands of the sailors and firemen are met. Matthew Tearle asserts the fight spans 20 years and could force a wider stoppage if not resolved.
The Post Office and Post Roads subcommittee discussed the Lewis bill to condemn and acquire express firms, integrating them into a national parcel system. Support from business and farm groups cited rural needs, lower rates, and better service for farmers, with claims express firms earn over 50 percent profits while offering little rural value.
The 35th annual Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association gathering closed at Indian Neck with a banquet. Officers elected included President WH Merou of Norwich, First Vice President Samuel M Aller of South Norwalk, Second Vice President I Wi Mope of New Haven, Secretary A C Glathrop of Simsbury, and Treasurer Cart Cytus of Bridgeport.
Alexander Glimore a 28 year old teamster was held on $2,600 bond to await investigation of an arson charge. He is suspected of setting a metal goods factory fire near his Bridgeport home on June 14.
Connecticut senators and representatives in Washington respond to a Bridgeport businessman's parcel post plea. McLean and Reilly back a national parcels post. others give equivocal replies. The resolution aims to instruct Connecticut's delegation to vote for a package post, with passage expected in the state senate.
Boston adopts new rule requiring manicure workers to obtain licenses. As of today only about 100 registered of an estimated 1,000 in the city, leaving many still unlicensed and prompting questions about the others.
A Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co factory notice says the plant will close in all departments at 6:80 p.m. on Wednesday June 14 with storehouse and machine units allowed to stay open and packing to close Thursday June 15. Nine trolley passengers were injured, three women, as lightning struck a Margate City Atlantic Avenue trolley car. motorman Charles Gibbs aided passengers during the blaze. Conductor Clarke Oslar suffered serious injuries and later died at hospital.
In Hartford on June 14 the House faced a spirited clash between Benjamin Holden and Ralph Wells over the minority utilities bill. Holden argued unconstitutionality, Wells cited constitutionality with Gov. Baldwin backing it. Dunn warned the Senate bill would pass. Several reps crowded the chamber as Speaker Scott restored order. Unfavorable votes rejected saloon closing bills for Good Sunday and Thanksgiving. A joint-railroad committee letter attacked the minority bill and the State Business Men's association. Prentice Chase called the minority bill unconstitutional. A state purchasing agent bill expected Senate passage. Salary raises for Governor and Lieutenant Governor approved by the House. Senate federal-relations panel's income tax report set for next Wednesday noon.
New York June 14 A case of cholera was found on board the Italian liner Eyropa from Italian ports. The immigrant Agostino Travella age 24 is in the ship hospital and expected to recover. Health officials ordered 863 steerage passengers removed for observation while 77 first cabin passengers were detained aboard and the cabin quarantined with possible release later.
In New Haven on June 14, George Noschel died at St. Raphael's Hospital from neglect and starvation, the result of pride and refusing help. He lived in a vine-covered shack near the city center, without a bed, after his brother Edward died two weeks earlier. A minister offered aid, but Noschel declined, hinting he would leave the city. today it is believed that was to ward off charity offers. He was found unconscious.
Washington June 14 Congress man Victor L Berger the socialist delivered his maiden speech to loud applause from Democrats. Also in New Haven police seek a 33 foot gasol ine launch Rico stolen from Eric Basin by two caretakers. The Rev Norman Plass and others pleaded guilty to defrauding investors with heavy fines to be sought. New Haven hosts advance guard of 3000 traveling salesmen for a three day convention expected to draw thousands more visitors and a full program of events.
Arthur Ernest Gooddard former post master of Essex died at 64 in New Haven last Sunday. Funeral held this afternoon.
In Collinsville on June 14 workers who struck last month for higher wages and better conditions were to receive extra pay per the settlement terms. The grinders and yardmen returned to work believing the company had promised to “make everything right” when they drew their pay, and they warn the company must fulfill the promise or face renewed hostilities.
Public outrage over a planned fee increase by local physicians led to a retracting announcement. The group said new charges would not affect former, destitute, or single‑breadwinner families, returning matters to pre union conditions as concerns rose over doctors’ wealth and bank balances.
Albany reports Governor Dix signed a bill banning any theatrical depiction of a living character representing the divine. New York City notes Mayor Gaynor opposes metered water sales, fearing fewer baths. A New York item cites a judge illness delaying a murder retrial. Baltimore notes six women among five medicine graduates with hospital placements. Kathryn Horn faces divorce suit with testimony about drinking. A wireless message mentions two friends sailing on the Adriatic.
New York June 14. McAneny report to the board of estimate proposes spending over 267 million dollars to build and equip transit lines across four boroughs within four years. Interborough and Brooklyn Rapid Transit see terms as stringent, with delays possible as contracts are drafted and bond issues reviewed.
George Hodgden town tax collector and former NH house member and Democratic state committee member killed himself last night at his Newmarket home by cutting his throat with a razor. He was 58. Two daughters survive him.
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