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Domestic News
March 21, 1922
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Arlington Mills in Lawrence, Mass., to shut down indefinitely at week's end due to unsatisfactory business conditions, throwing 7,000 employees out of work. Agent John T. Mercer expresses hope for resumption soon.
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MILL TO CLOSE
Because of Unsatisfactory Business Conditions
7,000 EMPLOYES TO BE THROWN OUT
Hope Expressed That Shutdown Will Not Be Long
Lawrence, Mass., March 21.--The 7,000 employes of the Arlington mills, which make cotton and woolen goods, were notified this morning that the plant will shut down at the end of the present week for an indefinite period.
This action has been taken, according to Agent John T. Mercer, because of "unsatisfactory business conditions."
The hope is expressed that "an increased demand for our products and improved business conditions will enable us to resume operation in the near future."
MILL TO CLOSE
Because of Unsatisfactory Business Conditions
7,000 EMPLOYES TO BE THROWN OUT
Hope Expressed That Shutdown Will Not Be Long
Lawrence, Mass., March 21.--The 7,000 employes of the Arlington mills, which make cotton and woolen goods, were notified this morning that the plant will shut down at the end of the present week for an indefinite period.
This action has been taken, according to Agent John T. Mercer, because of "unsatisfactory business conditions."
The hope is expressed that "an increased demand for our products and improved business conditions will enable us to resume operation in the near future."
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Arlington Mills
Lawrence Shutdown
Business Conditions
Mill Closure
Unemployment
What entities or persons were involved?
John T. Mercer
Where did it happen?
Lawrence, Mass.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lawrence, Mass.
Event Date
March 21
Key Persons
John T. Mercer
Outcome
7,000 employes to be thrown out of work; plant shutdown for indefinite period with hope for resumption in near future
Event Details
The Arlington mills, which make cotton and woolen goods, notified employes this morning of shutdown at end of present week due to unsatisfactory business conditions.