Shoe Co Employees Willing to Return to Work
Workers at the shoe company expressed willingness to resume duties amid ongoing negotiations. Management signaled readiness to discuss terms and reestablish production timelines with union representatives.
21 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
1
Workers at the shoe company expressed willingness to resume duties amid ongoing negotiations. Management signaled readiness to discuss terms and reestablish production timelines with union representatives.
The Mine employees committee at Beacon Falls Rubber Shop, Bea econalls, reported to Superintendent Crowley and company officials that the firm would rehire all workers under prestrike conditions. A 7 to 1 vote favored accepting the terms, with meeting led by William Gallagher. The company pledged no hardship, outlined wage and discipline measures, and plans to resume operations, with a date to be posted soon. Some strikers oppose or doubt full return.
New York police report Mrs Bertha Standeer of 214 Twenty-Alth street lured six year old Caroline Stangohr yesterday by forcing chloroform soaked towel into her mouth rendering her unconscious. The motive was to stop the girl from earning money for the family. Neighbors released the child. the mother was taken to Bellevue for observation.
Sixty two admuatas received diplomas at Wesleyan University Middletown on June 21. The class includes four women who will be among the last to call Wesleyan their alma mater as future classes will be all male due to no more women being admitted.
Dr William Welch president of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis spoke at Penver Col urging that by age 16 most children from poor families harbor latent tuberculosis which he said acts as protection against fatal TB later. He noted that infection provides immunity but factors lowering resistance determine when it becomes harmful.
Hartford June 21 The senate faces a question on the public utilities bill. Debates are set for tomorrow noon with opinions split. Some back the minority report while others think the Senate may concur with the House on the Banks bill or abandon utilities entirely this session.
Five Bloomfield milk producers petitioned the U S district court in Hartford as creditors of White Rose Dairy Company asking for a bankruptcy adjudication. Fred I. Holt holds the company assets as receiver since May 19. Creditors claim transfers to Security Company and Olive Morehouse on May 15 preferred them over others.
Charles Figginbotham of South Bend Ind predicts the melting of gold and silver watches for precious metal. He envisions a central wireless clock system with individual timepieces in pockets that will be corrected remotely, making traditional watches obsolete in a few years.
June 21 in Norwalk an automobile driven by Mtcelbert Barlow from Stratford struck a telegraph pole. Four men including three Stratford residents were injured, though none suffered serious injuries.
The steamship Olympic arrived from Liverpool on her maiden voyage and moved up the bay to the White Star Dock amid a noisy, hearty welcome. Every whistle in New York harbor was tied down as crowds cheered the liner’s debut, matching the Liverpool greeting.
President Taft joined the Yale class of 1879 in the 21st annual commencement in Woolsey Hall. A total of 914 degrees were conferred as the procession received applause. notable honorees included Justice Lamar of the U S Supreme Court and Charles I Broaker of Ansonia.
Washington June 21 A B Leach & Co New York bankers won the largest block of Panama 8 per cent bonds for 10 million at 102 779. The overall issue of 50 million was oversubscribed and bids were cut roughly in half. Highest bids reached 110 but covered only small amounts. many bidders eliminated as awards announced to various banks and institutions including Hanover National Bank and American Exchange National Bank with multiple subscriptions.
Washington June 21 The Underwood bill to reduce duties on wool and wool products passes the House 221 to 100 with 27 Republicans for and one Democrat against it. It taxes wool and related products on ad valorem basis, cutting duties by more than half. The bill faces opposition from W J Bryan. details list duties from 20 to 45 percent across wool, fabric, yarns, cloths, blankets, carpets and ready made clothing. President Taft notes the tariff board data on wool not yet complete and due in December.
Chicago June 21 Peace followed death and rioting in the peddlers strike after Mayor Harrison said hawkers may cry wares between 9 a m and 4 p m until the city council acts on repealing the anti noise ordinance Scores of men were severely beaten and one man was slain George Metropolis was shot during a chase of peddlers by nine men driving through a residence quarter
Newark June 2 1 Hoping to escape arrest Charles State drove a touring car through the closed gates of the Lehigh Valley crossing barely missing a locomotive then rammed the car against a curbing. State a machinist employed by William Shaw of 42 Sherman avenue was on a Joy ride with Gustav Mogler of 48 Sherman avenue who was badly hurt in the wreck Shaw pursued in another car and State was arrested.
Waterbury June 21 There is no change in the condition of the Rev George Coyle of this city who is seriously ill at St Francis hospital in Tartford He is still holding his own and there is a possible chance that he may recover He is said to be suffering from nephritis but as yet no operation has been performed.
Hartford June 21 The senate today passed a boxing bill allowing matches under restrictions including mandatory physical examinations for boxers and corporate incorporation of the hosting club If the house accepts the measure Connecticut could host the biggest fights in the world The debate on the initiative and referendum bill was set for next Tuesday
Trenton New Jersey voters approved commission government by 1,902 in a total 11,682 ballots. The Chamber of Commerce led the drive, aided by a Woodrow Wilson speech. Party lines collapsed as organized opposition failed to mount.
In Canton Ohio on June 21 two men were killed and about six others were seriously hurt when a gravel pit caved in. Rescue crews worked for up to ten minutes to reach trapped workers. The accident raised questions about mine and pit safety in the area.
Washington June 21. For president William Howard Taft of Ohio and for vice president William Edgar Borah of Idaho. Some administration members seek Taft renomination and reelection and plan Cummins as running mate. Cummins boom has been talk. Over tures to Borah noted. Sherman as candidate is being eliminated.
In New Haven on June 21 James W Corbett 80 formerly a New Haven plumbing contractor was found dead on the second story roof of the Carrollton hotel after apparently sleeping in his fourth floor room and falling through to the roof. Corbett had come from the Soldiers home in Noroton.
Commencement exercises at Brown University confer 193 degrees to graduates and 10 honorary degrees. Providence, June 21.
Will sue the Elkins estate in Randolph County for 1,014,727.30 alleging the late Senator Steven B. Elkins failed to provide a true property list for assessment. Defendants include Davis Trust Company and executors S. B. Elkins Jr. Judgment sought for October 10 with interest accruing on prior tax forfeitures.
London on June 21 bathed in festive mood before the coronation. Officials fear huge crowds could trigger accidents tomorrow as 2000 ambulances and hundreds of doctors are on standby with every emergency hospital prepared to handle cases. Streets are blocked and crowds fill all thoroughfares.
Philadelphia June 21 The piece notes fans misread spring testing of a new ball. Ben Shibe, president of the Philadelphia American League club and maker of Spalding and Reach balls, explains the current ball was used in the majors last summer after August. He details factory output, costs and ongoing changes in ball construction over 30 years.
Mrs. Ela Squier was granted a divorce from Charles H. Squier in Reno Nevada after twenty three years of marriage. They wed in Newark New Jersey in 1883 and separated in 1906 at their Washington DC home where he worked for the navy department earning 1800 dollars annually. She testified to his gambling and support from her wealthy parents. There are no children. She had been involved with the wife of Wall Street broker George W Varner Hibbard who provided service and hurried her divorce enabling her return to New York.
In a tense session, Senator Heyburn declares the land dispute at Bayonet Point a critical point in the Rege Progety case. The debate centers on ownership and policy implications for regional development.
Washington date shows tense senate exchange as Idaho senator Heyburn claims we took from England at bayonet point. Georgia's Bacon disputes and warns of arbitration risks while Gallinger presses for broader reciprocity. Lodge backs Root amendment to tighten terms and Cummins proposes free-list expansions.
A hail storm with thunder and lightning swept the town outskirts on June 21 causing extensive damage. Loung mountain home of Hewin Hill suffered 65 broken windows, nearby houses 15 to 20 windows. Ralph Hungerford’s apple orchard was ripped up and Gaylordsville tobacco beds were shredded requiring replanting. Losses not yet estimated.
June 21 marks Rev Storrs O Seymour and Mrs Seymour celebrating their fiftieth anniversary the fifth such event in their family. The notes recount previous golden weddings in the Woodruff and Parsons line including George C Woodruff and his wife and other relatives all within four neighboring houses. Dr Seymour Yale 1857 ordained 1861 served at St Michaels Trinity Hartford and remains rector of St Michaels and chairman of the Connecticut Episcopal standing committee.
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