Textile workers plan eight hour day attack on Feb. 3
Thousands of textile workers nationwide threaten to walk out February 3 to press for an eight hour day despite manufacturers rejecting 48 hour week demands. The movement follows a New York workers convention and includes threats to leave mills if hours are not shortened. Mills warn of wage cuts and lay out plans to conference with management while some workers oppose the plan amid war order cancellations. In Lawrence Massachusetts, mill officials stockpile cots to accommodate nonparticipants.
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United States
Thom F. McMahon
United Textiles
Shore
National Association of Cottoa Cturers
Ves
New York
American ‘Wooleny's
Lawrence
Mass
Wesleyan Notes War Cross Award and Musical Club Plans
Wesley C. Ash, class of 1917, has been awarded the guerre for gallant action near St Quentin in October and is now with the Army of Occupation near Strasbourg. At Wesleyan he was managing editor of the Wesleyan and the Olla Podrida and a member of Phi Nu Theta. Musical club leaders Dodd and Bruner have organized the combined clubs for the season and hope for a spring trip. Joseph C. Beebe coaches the glee club with tryouts daily. Also noted, Dr. Albert Shaw will speak at the dedication of the new chimes. In Hartford, two 15 year old girls disappeared January 9. A letter from a C H I employee led to police questioning. the man says he met them in Hartford and left them at the Princess at 4. The hospital said they were not there.
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Wesleyan
St. Quentin
Army of Occupation
Strassburg
Phi Nu Theta
Dodd
Bruner
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Joseph C. Beebe
New Britain
Glee Club
Albert Shaw
Re View of
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Hariford
C. H. I. Here
Dougherty
Hartford
National League Abrogates Salary Cap Plan
The National League, meeting in New York, dropped the $11,000 a month salary cap. President John A. Heydler announced the league favored a new monthly limit for the season but did not disclose the exact figure or reveal details. The clubs were said to be satisfied with the new arrangement.
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New York
National Baseball League
League
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
Grain Market Signals Mixed Move in Chicago Trade
Chicago tread notes corn prices easing by one half to eleven and a quarter cents while oats rise modestly. Declines also seen in provisions with the close showing January and near-month futures for corn at 136.5, 133.5, 131.5 and oats at 67.375, 67.75, 67.875. Various futures for Park Lord Ris and May dates listed at set values.
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Chicago
Park
Lord
Ris
Wisconsin Assembly Ratifies Prohibition Amendment
Madison January 17 Wisconsin assembly votes 58 to 39 to ratify the prohibition amendment following Senate approval. The move completes a two chamber ratification process for the proposed reform.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly
Senate
Army Horses Parade Through Main Street
Three carloads of former artillery horses were led through Main Street this morning for A. Brazos. The animals bore numbers stamped on their flanks, giving a circus like appearance to the downtown bustle.
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Main Street
A. Brazos
Thieves Enter Cellar Steal Coal in Bridgeport
Bridgeport report states thieves entered Tony Faze’s cellar at 1224 5 avenue last night and stole a ton of coal without disturbing occupants or leaving clues. Also, in Montreal on January 17, jewels valued at $10,000 were stolen from J Daoust’s jewelry store after a window was smashed and two trays of rings taken.
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Bridgeport
Tony Faze
Avenue
Montreal
J. Daoust
Cradle Notes: Daughter Fern Adele Born in Hartford
A newborn named Fern Adele was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. S. A Greta of Hartford. The infant is described as the couple’s daughter, with the brief note noting the new arrival and the family’s location.
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Fern Adele
S. Agreta
Hartford
Polk Seen Likely for Gregory's Cabinet Post
Washington report says Frank L. Polk counsellor for the state department and former New York city corporation counsel is likely to receive an offer to fill the attorney general's cabinet portfolio vacated by Gregory on March 4. The president has considered Polk's qualifications and may appoint him if he accepts.
Wall Street Opens With Gains Then Unsettled Trade
Stock market activity in New York on January 17 shifted from notable early gains to a wide unsettled zone. Petro leum issues such as Mexican Petroleum and Texas Company fell sharply before a late afternoon recovery. Steel and United Cigar Stores showed mixed moves, while American Hide and Leather rose. Immigration restriction debates dominated political commentary, with arguments on literacy tests and labor needs amid postwar concerns.
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Petroeum
Texas Company
United Cigar Stores
Steel Common
Baldwin
Reading
Studebaker
Tose
Mexican Petroleum
Texas Comany
Patriotic Cuss Words in Civil War Era Quotes
The piece notes how martial heroes' curses echoed to grateful citizens. It recalls Colonel Whittlesey and Farragut voices, General Corse’s bravado at Allatoona, and Moody and Sankey hymns linked to that moment, illustrating wartime devotion and sensational language.
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Boston Globe
Whittlesey
Farragut
John M. Corse
Allatoona
Junior Red Cross Gift in Paris Hospital Drive
The American $100,000 pledge is announced for the erection of a children's hospital in Paris, marking a major donation effort. The contribution signals strong support from American donors toward a French medical facility project.
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Red Crosse
Paris
Jan
Bolshevik In Portugal Crushed
Lisbon officials report the Bolshevik revolution attempt in Portugal has been crushed. The government asserts control and quashes the uprising as authorities announce decisive action and arrests.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Ban on Dances Lifts Today in Middletown
Health Officer Dr. Thomas P. Walsh announces that the influenza ban on dances in public halls is lifted effective January 18 1919 after three weeks of observation. Those with coughs or recent influenza recovery are urged to avoid public gatherings to prevent further spread.
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Thomas P. Walsh
Walsh
Physicians and Health Department of
Middletown
Health Department
M. D
Wilcox named railroad committee chair in Hartford
W. W. Wilcox Jr was named chair man of the railroad committee of the House yesterday in Hartford correcting an earlier report that Harold W Meech held the post Lieut Tracy Smith now discharged from the service has resumed his old job with Travelers Insurance of Hartford Maurice Johnson of South Farms sold to John and Nadala Negrich a parcel with dwelling on the east side of per street fronting 60 feet
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W. W. Wilcox, Jr
Hartford
Harold W. Meech
Lieut
Tracy Smith
Travelers’ Insurance Company of
Maurice Johnson
South Farms
John and
Nadala Negrich
Minor Leagues Break From Majors Formally
The National Agreement and the old baseball law are declared void as the minor leagues assert independence. They will operate separately from the majors aside from limited territorial and contract considerations while maintaining cooperation for now and preserving the National Association name.
Wesleyan to Open Season Against New York University
Wesleyan meets veteran N Y University in the first intercollegiate basketball game tonight at 8 in Fayerweather gym. Travis leads the Red and Black with Gaile at forward. Gravitt Dixon guard duo, Harman center. Boote ineligible under the two sport rule. Egan captains N Y University. Next week Wesleyan faces Williams at Williamstown.
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Wesleyan
New York University
Violet
Tomlinson
Travis
Gaile
Gravitt
K. V. Dixon
Harman
Egan
Violet Aggregation
Rutgers
New York City
Williams College
Williamstown
Mass
Canal to be Rebuilt
The oldest canal in the world dating back 2500 years and the longest in the main stretch from Hanchow south of Shanghai to Pekin will be rebuilt and improved. Funds are limited about 6 million dollars will cover a 100 mile section now with remaining segments planned later. American engineers will undertake the project.
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Scientific American
Hanchow
Shanghai
China
Pekin
Yellow River
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Poslam is pitched as a soothing antiseptic for sore tired or itching feet and skin conditions including eczema pimples rash and eruptions. The ad urges daily use of Poslam Soap and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Middletown Team Beats Sixth Regiment in Rifle Match
The Middletown Rifle Club defeated the Sixth Regiment rifle team 421 to 402 in Cromwell on Thursday evening. Individual scores are listed with participants including Clever Girl and Jack, while Betty jokes about borrowing an umbrella as rain falls.
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Cromwell
Boston Transcript
Jack
Betty
Father
R. Frisbie
J. PB. Walleeeeee
T. Cook
G. Morgan Ae
H. Moore Ae
Taylor
Sanford Frazier
Adams
Seers
Garde
Uci Seaes
Stgwe
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