Waterbury Strike Paralyzes Industry as Walkout Expands
A widespread walkout in Waterbury shuts down major plants including Waterbury Clock, Manville Machine, Scovill and American Brass. About 2,000 to 4,000 workers join, with total idle estimated near 17,000 as police and guards watch over demonstrations. Unions push for higher wages and an eight hour day while manufacturers resist. state observers predict broader unrest across the valley.
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Waterbury
M Movement
Waterbury @rrel Foundry
Manville Machine Compeny
Scovill's
American Brass Company
Waterbury Police Department
Stala
Strikke
Toneaidon
Waterbury Clock Company
Ote Department
Wits
Carderas
Ceramathy De-Nakers
Oto
Manville Machine Company
Mendhantes
Detroit
Man Murdered in Full View of Many Witnesses
Waterbury authorities seek several material witnesses after a shooting and stabbing on Meadow Street left Luig Gigliotti dead and Iorto Steranza wounded. Steranza, arrested within minutes, is detained as coroner investigates. Police note possible self defense and motives tied to a dispute over a woman.
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Bing
Meadow Street
Luig Gigliotti
Eaily
Iorto Sterania
Steranva
John A. Moangani
Steranza
Cigliotti
Steranga
Gigliotti
Rumor Trolley Company Might Suspend Service
New Haven May 20. Interest centers on wage demands by men for higher pay as a Connecticut trolley contract nears expiry. Officials weigh a 73 cent hour, eight hour day, overtime. one man cars would gain extra compensation. Company cites insufficient fares and auto competition as reasons against raises, and may suspend service if demands aren’t met.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Meoname Negotiations Open in Paris May 20
Franco-German economic talks begin in Paris today with official confirmation. M. Isaac, French minister of commerce, to reside in the city during negotiations.
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Paris
M. Isaac
Commeoree
Alleged counterfeiter held in $2,000 bonds
Bridgeport May 20 Leo Bra non alleged member of a counterfeiting gang arrested in Scranton Pa was brought here and held in 2000 bonds for trial in United States district court Evanon confessed to being connected to the gang with Paul du Land recently arrested here for shooting Policeman John Helpin and for attempting to pass counterfeit money Du Land is serving a sentence for shooting Halpin and will face the counterfeiting charge when released.
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Bridgeport
Leo Branon
Scranton
United ’States District Court
Evanon
Paul du Land
John Helpin
Iu Land
Halpin
Templeton enters governor race as Republican candidate
Bridgeport reports a stir as Senator Charles A. Templeton announces his candidacy for governor. A letter confirming the bid was received by Towns Chairman J. A. H. Robinson, signaling formal entry into the Republican nomination contest.
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Bridgeport
Charles A. Templeton
Templeton
Towns
J. A. H. Robinson
Battles End as State Police Step In After Mine Clash
Matewan West Virginia May 20 state police arrived to take charge after last night's battle between miners and Baldwin Felts detectives. At least ten men are dead and many wounded. The dead include seven detectives the mayor and two miners.
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Matewan
W. Va
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
Tetseman
Trolleys Return Welcomed Despite Jitney Exclusion
Facilities were found insufficient to transport the public adequately, and the return of the trolleys, even at the cost of excluding jitneys, has been welcomed.
Bridgeport Trolleymen Vote For Wage Rise
Bridgeport May 2 A union of 300 trolleymen endorsed demands for a raise from 44 cents to 75 cents an hour with a June 1 contract expiry. If not granted by the Connecticut company a strike is planned across Bridgeport and other divisions. The union also protests one man cars as unsafe and impractical for operating fares zone checks and transfers.
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Bridgeport
State Guards Move Into Matewan After Miner Clash
State guards were en route to Matewan West Virginia to take charge of policing the village after a deadly street clash between miners and private detectives. Ten people were killed and several injured as organizers had been forming a new miners union in the district with the Baldwin Irelitz Detective agency hired by coal companies to hunt members.
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Charleston
W. Va
Matewan
Baldwin-Ireltz Detective Agency
Matewan gunfight and union evictions spark violence
Former Stone Mountain Coal Company workers evicted for union ties sparked deadly clashes in Matewan as detectives were shot at a Norfolk and Western station. Mayor Cabell Testeman and several officers killed, state guards deployed, and call for anti profiteering actions echoed in Congress.
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Stone Mountain Coal Company
Norfolk and Western
Matewan
Cabell Testeman
Blankinship
Testeman
Albert Felts
Felts
Great Buyers Strike set to push food prices down
Washington reports say a nationwide buyers strike may lower prices in meats dairy and poultry as consumers hold back on purchases. Telegrams from across the country show arousal while transportation and supply conditions still support some price effects. Boston stores meanwhile announce broad cuts up to 50 percent on many goods in a spring sale, with clothing hit hardest.
Bargain Counter Appearance Joins Price Cutting Trend
New York stores on Broadway and Fifth Avenue show a bargain counter scene with many merchants cutting prices by 25 to 79 percent on all goods except food. Advertising columns emphasize reductions as credit restrictions force merchants to liquidate stock to meet loans. Experts differ on long term impact, with Francis Sisson of Guaranty Trust predicting possible price stability if production declines, while noting potential liquidation to push prices higher.
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Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
South America
Barnes
Alexander
Commerce Department
Jenyon
New York
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Pee
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Francis 8. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
Sisson
Prices Slashed Across New Haven Stores
Sharp reductions sweep New Haven as furniture, womens apparel, and haberdashery shops cut prices. A large furniture store marks down 20 percent, dresses drop to 11.25, hats and gowns 20 percent off, millinery hats as low as 2, and men’s collars at 17 cents. Other items include oxfords at 1, straw hats from 2.25, suits at 25, and shirts discounted.
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Jordan and Marsh Department Store
New Haven
Freight congestion eases at New Haven road figures
The New Haven road reported 21,501 freight cars handled on May 18, below the 28,846 normal. Interchanges with other lines were 4,329 cars versus 5,505 normally. Coal and raw materials to Connecticut industrial centers remained behind schedule due to traffic adjustments after the recent railroad strike.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Marshall Defends League of Nations at Indiana Democratic Meet
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall spoke at the Indiana state democratic convention in Indianapolis describing the League of Nations as a defense of Wilson’s views. He warned that party platforms do not fool the people and critiqued politicians who use platforms to dodge judgment on issues.
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Indianapolis
Ind
League of Nations
Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Fire destroys boat house and twenty canoes in Dedham
A fire in Dedham Massachusetts early today destroyed a boat house and 20 canoes. The origin of the blaze is not yet known and no injuries are reported.
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Dedham
Mass
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