New Britain herald., 1915-09-24
500 IN STRIKE RIOT
 AT SCREW SHOP HURL ROCKS POLICEMEN
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1 The officials are now encourared bv 1 the prospect of more men returning. as they have been firmly convinced l that a number of the men have re- mained out waiting for someone to make the break. It is rumored that the differences between the concern and the strikers will be settled in the near future.
 Operators Make Demands. The operators of the Universal screw machines at the Corbin Screw l Corporation division yesterday after l noon made formal demands on the officials for an increase in wages of 1 thirty per cent. on piece work also for an eight hour day schedule. The de- mands must be answered by tomor- row noon. Otherwise a general strike l of all employees in the department will follow. Those connected with the de- partment who are not screw machine operators demand scale of $3 for eight hours.
 Union Works Starts Operations. Operations were commenced this morning at the foundry of the Union Manufacturing company, after a shut down of two days following strike of the workmen in that department on Tuesday. President Corbin this morning affirmed the report that twenty five men who were affected by the strike, but not strikers, had re- turned to their labors.
 He also stated that a number of applications have been received from out of town holders, applying for jobs, but the officials intend to run the foundry with the present force, thereby giving the strikers an oppor- tunity to return within a reasonable time. He said that in the event of the ! men not taking this opportunity new men will be engaged when business merited. He also said that the second demand made by the molders differed in 8 slight proportion to that of the original.
 No Change at North & Judas. Superintendent Johnson of the North & Judd Manufacturing com pany, said this morning that there were no new developments in the situation at the factory. The foundry remains closed and will continue to remain so until the men return to work, he said.
 Peaceful at R. x E.
 The report of a strike at Russell & Erwin's factory was emphatically de- ried this morning by Superintendent Scott, who said: There is no trouble at all. We hope to see 1t go by us."
 Striker Jailed For Intimidation.
 Toney Yuska of Willard street one of the striking holders at the North & Judd Manufacturing company, was
 
 and sentenced to sixty days in jail for breach of the peace by Judge John H. Kirkham in police court this morning. It was proved that Yuska, by threats of murder and other meth ods, tried to intimidate Mike Semron, a molder, who has remained loyal to the factory and refused to go on a strike, and to prevent him from re- turning to his employment.
 Yuska was arrested by Special Off, f1cer Farrell before 6 o'clock last evening" This case is the first one to be brought to the attention of the prosecuting authorities where actual physical violence, threatening the life and limb of a non striking workman, has been used by the strikers to cripple the factories and add to their ranks. The summary punishment meted out to Yuska by Judge Kirkham this morning shows that the authorities will not permit the strikers to inter fere with peaceful workmen and will go the limit to protect them and bring the disturbers to justice.
 Striker Threatens Workman.
 Semron testified that Yuska had worked as a molder with him in the
 
 went out on the strike. Semron worked as usual yesterday and at 5:3o o'clock as he was driving home with his wife he. met Toney at the East Main street gate of the factory. |
 You work -today?" he said Toney asked him. F
 Receiving an affirmative. reply he declared that he had Better not to- m borrow or I'll kill you"
 You'd better go home and not mind me-" Semron advised Yuska and went on. n.-..-Toney again met Semron on Stanley street and said This is the last day you work. If you work to- morrow I shoot or kill you some way. I meet you on Newington road today"
 Follows To Newington Road.
 The persistent threats on Toney's | part frightened Semron and his wife and he left the latter at a store as | he drove down Newington road alone. | He said he saw Toney running along | the embankment beside the road | near Market street, he picked up six | or seven stones. Once more accost- | ing Semron he is alleged by the com plainant to have said:
 You work or not?"
 I've got no reason to kick and I'm going to york;" Semron responded.
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