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November 4, 1932
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In New Britain, Conn., on Nov. 3, unemployed leaders Ronald Loomis and Isaac Abraham were arrested during a demonstration for relief, ordered by Mayor Quigley, who had previously banned a Soviet film fundraiser and promised aid that went unfulfilled.
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New Britain Jobless Fight for Relief
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., NOV. 3.- Ronald Loomis, who was Communist Party candidate for mayor in the Spring elections, and Isaac Abraham, both leaders of the local Unemployed Council of 53 Church St., were arrested at the demonstration of the unemployed in front of the City Hall today.
The arrests were made at the order of Mayor Quigley, who a week before had also prohibited the showing of a Soviet movie, "The Road to Life." This picture was to be shown for the purpose of raising funds for the unemployed.
Mayor Quigley promised that the city would supply relief to the families that would have benefited from the proceeds of the picture. The leaflets announcing the demonstration exposed the failure of the mayor to keep his promises, and demanded immediate relief for the unemployed.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., NOV. 3.- Ronald Loomis, who was Communist Party candidate for mayor in the Spring elections, and Isaac Abraham, both leaders of the local Unemployed Council of 53 Church St., were arrested at the demonstration of the unemployed in front of the City Hall today.
The arrests were made at the order of Mayor Quigley, who a week before had also prohibited the showing of a Soviet movie, "The Road to Life." This picture was to be shown for the purpose of raising funds for the unemployed.
Mayor Quigley promised that the city would supply relief to the families that would have benefited from the proceeds of the picture. The leaflets announcing the demonstration exposed the failure of the mayor to keep his promises, and demanded immediate relief for the unemployed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Unemployed Demonstration
Arrests
Communist Leaders
Mayor Quigley
Relief Protest
New Britain
What entities or persons were involved?
Ronald Loomis
Isaac Abraham
Mayor Quigley
Where did it happen?
New Britain, Conn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ronald Loomis
Isaac Abraham
Mayor Quigley
Location
New Britain, Conn.
Event Date
Nov. 3.
Story Details
Unemployed leaders Ronald Loomis and Isaac Abraham arrested at demonstration in front of City Hall by order of Mayor Quigley, who had banned a Soviet film fundraiser and failed to provide promised relief.