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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1909

Page

6

Gompers Scorched By Mine Journal

Indianapolis reports the United Mine Workers journal attacks Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, accusing him of profiteering from letters about his Europe trip. The Journal calls the Letters a hold up and says it will not publish them, noting workers paid for his expenses through dues.

United Press Indianapolis Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers’ Journal Journal Gompers Europe Labor Press of America

Visit and Potential Benefits Mentioned in Nonspecific Quote

A fragment suggests consideration of possible benefits from a visit without specifying who benefits or the context. The text leaves unclear outcomes or parties involved.

Bigger bank for Elm City

New Haven Aug 5 officials of New Haven Trust and Union Trust discuss forming a large new trust company to consolidate the two firms. W. Perry Curtiss is expected as active manager with possible roles as vice president and treasurer. City stockholders and directors abroad will be consulted and a public statement issued if arrangements proceed.

New Haven Bridgeport Union Trust W. Perry Curtiss New Haven Trust Company John W. Bristol The Union Trust Company New York Union

Emancipation Day Observed by Colored Community

Emancipation Day celebrants across the South honor the 1863 Proclamation. In the city, Steeplechase Island hosts a large gathering with Shenandoah lodge Knights of Pythias leading festivities. Over 1,000 expected at the evening ball as Negroes celebrate freedom and remember Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln United States South Steeplechase Island Bridgeport Shenandoah Lodge Knights of Pythias

Weather Indications for New Haven Aug 5

Forecast calls for clearing this afternoon, fair tonight and Friday. A disturbance near Block Island yesterday moved eastward, bringing cloudy and rainy conditions along the north Atlantic coast. It is raining in New England this morning, with cooler temperatures in the north, while the east of the Rockies enjoys pleasant weather. In this vicinity clearing today followed by fair skies tonight and Friday.

New Haven Atlantic City Block Island North Atlantic New England Rocky Mountains

Gas Plates and Frames in Various Styles and Sizes

Khiva size 7.2 and Cabistan 3.5 plus 3.6 x6 floor units offered. Gas plates feature black and nickel frames in a variety of styles and sizes.

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