Suits filed against 300 stars over strike at Winter Garden
In New York on August 11 a $500,000 damages suit was filed by the Winter Garden company against nearly 300 prominent actors and screen stars over the actors equity strike. The case mirrors the Danbury hatters suit, alleging conspiracy to ruin bank accounts and property unless bonds cover the claimed damages. Noted names include Eddie Foy and Douglas Fairbanks among others as defendants.
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NLW
York
Actors’ Equity Association
Winter Garden Company
The
Shuberts
United States
Danbury
Danbury Hatters
Shubert Gaieties
Monte Cristo, Or
Danbury ‘ ‘Hatters
Ihe
Flight crash near Felixstowe during test kills wireless officer
A Felixstowe bound flying boat on an 800 mile test flight from London to South Africa crashed off Felixstowe today. Lieutenant MacLeod, the wireless operator, was killed and six passengers were rescued. The large craft sank about 500 yards from shore and MacLeod was found drowned, strapped in his seat, when the wreckage was towed ashore.
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London
Felixstowe
Town
South Africa
MacLeod
Winnipeg Faces Labor Union Control Clash
A Winnipeg conflict splits labor groups over whether the American Federation of Labor or One Big Union should govern local labor organizations. The Trades and Labor Council backed One Big Union by about 8,800 to 700, prompting AFL charter revocation and plans to form a new council including anti One Big Union unions. Leaders say charters will be issued to replace revoked locals as federations pressure national coordination.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
American Federation of ‘Labor Congress
Winnisspeg
Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council
Dominion Labor Congress
Railroad Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Calgary
One Big
Ernest Robinson
Dominion
Chinese Parliament Debates State of War With Seventy Nations
Associated Press report from Peking states Parliament debated a resolution demanding the president publish a declaration that a state of war does not exist between China and Seeman Ty.4s. Delegates will discuss terms with German representatives before any mandate publication. Chinese dissatisfaction with peace treaty revisions drives the debate.
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Associated Press
Peking
Zing
China
Seeman
Palmer seeks wide cooperation to curb food hoarding
Attorney General Imer reported strong support from state food administrators for government efforts to reduce living costs. District attorneys were urged to act immediately on violations, with Secret Service available for investigations. Packing-house inspectors may be asked to share information with prosecutors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Auf
Imer
Betin
Palmer
Secreary
Houston
Congress
Ewen
House- Agricultural
Europe
Foorom
Switson
Benator Myers
Prince of Wales Reaches America in Newfoundland Visit
The Prince of Wales landed from the battleship Renown at Topsail Newfoundland for his first visit to Newfoundland soil. He stayed a few hours, then returned to the warship and plans to visit the city tomorrow.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Prince of Wales
Topsail
Conception Bay
New Foundland
Seditious Paper Found in London Acton Raid
Seditious documents were seized by police in Acton a western London suburb. The papers urged seizure of arms and ammunition from military sources and supported revolutionary action and a soviet government in London.
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London
Ither
Acton
Strikers Press for Wage Hikes as Railroads Face Standstill
In Chicago the Federated Boohman’s union seeks a direct meeting with the Railway Director General to press higher wages. Leaders say workers will not return until demands are met, despite government pressure. Messages urge railroad delegates nationwide to convene Thursday to resolve the tense stalemate affecting passenger service across lines.
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Chicago
Chichago
Federated
Bhoomien
Railroada Hinés
Wilson
Alway
Ing
Letters Found in Chihuahua City Mutiny Conspiracy
A passenger from Chihuahua City reports letters and papers seized at rebel leaders HQ showing a plan to have federal garrisons mutiny and join Villa. The plan aimed to control Chi huahua and other states, with executions of leading conspirators by General Manuel Dieguez after arrests.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua City
Villa
Ile
Zapata
Chihuaghua
Parras
Jiminez
Santa Rosalia
Ojinaga
Villa Ahtunada
Manuel ‘Dieguez
Rai
Death of Andrew Carnegie in Berkshire mansion
Andrew Carnegie iron master and philanthropist died after a brief final illness at his Berkshire home Shadow Brook. He had planned a simple private funeral with family present and will be buried in Pittsburg. Condolences poured in from prominents as his health failed. his daughter Margaret rushed to his side.
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Lenon
Ave
Berkshires
Andrew Carnegie
America
Shadow Brook
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Carnégie
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Cyril Maude
Robert Holeson
Blanche Ring
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Robert ‘Mantel
Alla Nagimova
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Tyrone Powers
Julia Tannen
Red Stone
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Actors’ Organization Sans Cession
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Germany
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