Berlin Arms To Prevent New Revolt
Berlin reports state guards around government buildings and preparations of fifteen tanks and twenty armored cars amid rumors of a new revolt and alliance with Soviet Russia to attack France. Social Democrats call for defense of the republic. arrests of Major von Ludowitz and Major Bischof announced. Gessler orders disarmament of naval forces. British reaction noted. Russian-German detachments alleged in Silesia and West Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
France
Berlin
Social Democrats
Maron von Ludowitz
Kapp
Wolff. Bureau
Pomerania
Bischof
Gessler
National Assembly
Yester
Karitt
Smme
Muenster
Seriou
Preea
Tageblatt
Anerview
Lord Kilmarnock
Lam
England
Germany
Warsaw
Associated Press
Danzig
Silesia
Hammerstein
West Prussia
Gurko
Biskubuski
Voters Pass On Soldier Bonus Referendum Plan
Albany April 15 legislative leaders abandon a direct veteran bonus and set a fall referendum instead. War service lawmakers vow to fight, aiming to discharge the Smith bonus bill from committee Monday night. A referendum bond issue is proposed with figures uncertain but estimates range up to 60 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom
Albany
Gree
Parton Swift
Buffalo
Theodore Roosevelt
Louis A. Cuvillier
Ransom H. Gillett
American Legion
Snes ‘I
Poland Threatens To Invade Germany
BERLIN April 16 The Vossische Zeitung reports the Polish government has informed the Allied Supreme Council it intends to occupy German territory if Germany fails to meet its engagements with the Poles. It says the move is seen as extremely serious and precautionary measures have been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
State to Grant Wage Increases To All Teachers
Albany April 15 legislative leaders decide to grant raises for school teachers funded partly by an 11 mill state tax. A special joint committee will study education and report to the next Legislature. NYC would receive about 16 800 000 with a net city contribution around 18 500 000. Minimums rise for elementary and high school teachers across city and rural districts with increases varying by class. A 25 000 appropriation funds the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Charles C. Lockwood
Charles D. Donahue
Greater City
New York City
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Yonker
Lockwood
Donahue
Barnard Downing
Margaret L. Smith
Joseph V. Me Ker
Westchester County
Union Free Schools
Iveco Ia
Sweet
Henry JM. Saxe
Incredises
Grace Strachan Forsythe
New York City ‘School Teachers’ Association
Senate
18000 Elevator Operators Strike for Eight Hour Day
About 18000 elevator operators in offices, stores, and apartments left their posts at 9 AM demanding higher wages and an eight hour day. The walkout, endorsed by the American Federation of Labor, aimed to affect New York City and Brooklyn buildings, with 25000 to 30000 expected to join. Some buildings prepped by training other staff to cover shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaatvike
Farge
Arlington Hall
St. Marks Piace
Neces Fay
James E. Reach
American Federation of Labor
Thomas J. McGill
Mr. Roach
Weeny Union
Seal
BBR
Stanek Coc Reeset
Aca
McGill
New York City
Brooklyn
Assajon
William J. Clancy
Ways and Means
Third Avenue
Hreet
Clancy
Managers and Owners’ Association
Battery Park
State Street
Maritime Land
Bridge Street
William Moir
Perview
Washington
Railway Labor Board
Senate
Wilson
Railway Administration
Evergenes
Seators
No Invitation for Wilson Rhode Island Refuses to Offer Home
Providence April 11 The Rhode Island House rejected a resolution inviting the President to make his summer home in Portsmouth. The move was opposed by Representative Frederick Speck Republican committeeman from Methuen Inland who objected to new business by unanimous consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
House of Representatives
Portsmouth
Frederick 4. Speck
Mthode
Two Dead Three Wounded In Railway Yard Fight
In Connelsville Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard detectives fought with five unknown men. Seven detectives clashed with the five suspects. two men were killed and three wounded. Detective Kohuts, 35, of Connelville, was killed outright. James Wright, a Black man from Johnstown, Virginia, died shortly after being wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio
Overall Club Formed In New York City Initiatives
A Jamaica High School meeting voted to wear khaki coats trousers and shirts as an economy measure with faculty support. Girls and women teachers expected to join the movement with outfits estimated at one dollar per garment to deter khaki price hikes. The club originated in the South and was noted spreading to Yale University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica High School
Charles IL. Vosburgh
South
Yale University
Federal Jury Indicts Heary And Gialotti
A federal grand jury indicted restaurateur Thomas Healy for Volstead Act violations based on Rev. Dr. John Straton testimony about whisky highballs for $1 or $2. Peter Gialotti of Peter's restaurant in West Ninety seventh Street was also indicted for maintaining a disorderly house. Healy planned surrender, while agents seized half a barrel of wine and spirits at his Sixty sixth Street location. Deputy U S Attorney parties arranged the surrender and an earlier March grand jury had indicted Gialotti on related charges. The latest superseding indictment against Inspector Damini Henry followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Healy
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Healy
Peter Gialotti
Peter
West Ninetyseventh Street
McDonald
Dr. Straton
Gialotti
Aginst Healy
Harold A. Content
United States
Sisty‘sixth Street
Mealy
Wlotti
March Grand Jury
Criminal Courts
Damini Henry
Henry
Grunau and Aids Held as Conspirators
Chicago story details a federal roundup of 24 leaders in the insurgent railroad switchmen strike under the Lever Act. John Grunau and I E Reading among those arrested, bonds set at 10000 each for April 24 hearings. Widespread arrests followed surprise raids as strikers denounced the action and pledged to continue the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad
Brotherhood
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
I. E. Reading
United Enginemen's Association
United States
Mason
Charles F. Clyneid
Palmer
Washington
Uruna
Reading
Weir
L W. W
R. $. Murphy
Elmer B. Bidwell
Grunou
Conway Hall
Grunau
William L. Bond
B.D. Murphy
AH. W. Radke
Impeachment Move Aims at Labor Official Post
In Washington on April 15 the House moved to impeach Louis F. Post, Assistant Secretary of Labor, over alleged failure to deport radicals rounded up by the Justice Department. Representative Hoch introduced a resolution for investigation and possible impeachment, while Me. Davey plans a similar measure to gain Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Wachiva
Bureau
Washington
Louis F. Post
Cretary of
Labor
Department of Justice
Holsheviki
House of Representatives
Hoch
Kansas
Mr. Post
House
Representative Mondell
Davey
Congress
Palmer
Rules Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Post
Judiciary Committee
Department Tabor
Department of Jus
Moen
Department of Labor
Rail Managers demand strike end with April deadline
The Railroad General Managing Association of New York announces a ultimatum to four brotherhoods. Railroads demand return to work by April 17 noon. After that, books open 24 hours for rehiring eligible workers with roster rights preserved. Reed as chairman E M Rin signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. L. G. Griffing
B. of
Timothy Shea
L. F
E. T
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Order of
E. M. Rin
Food Handlers Strike Settled After 400 Involved In NYC Dispute
The 1400 teamsters and food handlers linked to Local 202 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters agreed to end a walkout that threatened New York City food distribution. Settlement includes a weekly $30 wage, eight hour day, 45 hour week, no closed shop, and union rights. Officials from Mercantile Exchange, Butter Cheese and Kez Dealers Association, State Industrial Relations Commission, and Reconstruction Commission helped mediate, with Dr. Royal Copeland urging speedy agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local 202
International Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters
New York City
The
Mercantile Exchange
Butter
Kez Dealers' Association
State Industrial and State Reconstruction Commissions
Teamsters' Organiaation
Royal
Copeland
Ulin A. Boalin
M.J. Reagan
State Industrial Relations Commission
Henry Moskowitz
Berry
Gov Rney
Reconstruction Commission
Division of Food and Markets
Eugene H. Porter
Ebony Cupid Traps Two Chinese Sailor Boys
Ming Ding and Wong Fat, Chinese sailors who arrived March 1919 from Hong Kong, sought marriage licenses with two African American women at City Mall. They failed to return to their British freighter, and after being detained by an immigration inspector from Ellis Island, were deported to Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Ding
Ana Wong Rat
China Boy
City Mail
Hong Kong
Wong Fat
City Mall
Ellis Island
Harbor Strikers’ Ranks Are Broken
The coastwise strike by Jénz shoremen was called off for United Fruit Line and Sound lines, yet 2000 strikers voted to stay out. About 500 returned to United Fruit piers with a union-recognized closed shop. Sound lines agreed to 55 cents per hour with overtime, eight-hour day, and union recognition. The Merchants Association suggested shippers handle freight piecework if lines resume. Police protection for drivers was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fruit Line
Snen
John I’. Riley
New England Navigation Company
Bridport
Fall River
Norwich
New Haven
Colonial and
Povidence Ln
Chants’ Association
Enright
Buaineke
Jersey City
Hoboken
Timothy Shea
Railroad Labor Board
United Fruit Company
Brotherhoods Back Action Of Managers
Railroads in New York issue a sweeping ultimatum to four major brotherhoods directing outlaws in the strike to return to work by noon tomorrow or face selective rehiring and discipline. Officials say the move aims to restore normal service while preserving seniority for compliant workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L. G. Griffing
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotivemen and Engineers
T. R. Dodge
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Order of
Ra Way
Ky M. Ring
Raihead Gealet
J.J. Mantell
Erie Railroad
Shea
Ustimatum
Jersey City
Biter raiWway
Mantell
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U.S
Ebert
Lenine
von Luettwitz
Ruhr
Horkman
Va Aioome Telenem Hain
Poland
A. F. of
N. Y
Federal
Heary
Straton
Witnness
Aids
L. F. Post
Secretary of Labor
Four Brotherhoods
Railway Board
Greenstuff
Ndlers
George W. Hanger
Washington, D.C
Mr. Hanger
Thomas
Colorado
Reed
Missouri
Snot, Brandegen, New and
McCumber
Ebony Cupid
Harbor Strikers
United Fruit
Brotherhoods
Camp Merritt
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