Union Men Fired in Steel Mills Spark Labor Tensions
On August 16, about 200 former union members were dismissed from United States Steel mills amid claims the company targets workers with strong union ties. In McKees Rocks Schoen Steel Wheel plant seven top locals were discharged for backing the struck carmakers. Ex-community leaders say jobs were blocked elsewhere while other plants banned evening union meetings in East Liverpool Ohio and Chester West Virginia and Vandegrift Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Pittsburg
Schoen Steel Wheel Company
McKees Rocks
Amaesgemated Association
East Liverpool
Ohio
Chester
West Va
Vandegrift
Penn
City Briefs Missing Gas Poisoning Near Corbin Home
A Miss Lizzie daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Corbin at 3 Seeley Street nearly died Sunday morning when a gas filled room trapped the 13 year old girl. The call came in and Ambulance Surgeon Kiernan treated her. She recovered rapidly. Fred Walliams of 2 Aces Street noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
John. C. Corbin
Seeley Street
The Late Deacon Sterling Remembrance by Trustees
The Bridgeport Protestant Widows Society mourns the death of Edward Sterling longtime Advisory Board member. His interest stemmed from his parents, with his grandmother an original member and his father George Sterling former assistant treasurer. His wise counsel and judgment were invaluable, and he will be deeply missed by the society and his family extends heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Protestant Widows’ Society
Edward Sterling
Goother
George Sterling
Growth of Poli Highlighted by Honest Dealings and Perseverance
A narrative on Sylvester Poli’s ascent in vaudeville notes his humble beginnings, early ventures into a small museum project, and his reputation for fair pricing and genuine dealings with the public. The piece suggests Poli’s energy, perseverance, and good judgment as keys to his success in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pols
Sylvester Pols
Poli
New Haven Jum
Cuticura Promised Cure for Severe Eczema Boys
An aged torn testimonial describes a baby with widespread bleeding eczema faced with pain and sleepless nights. The speaker credits Cuticura products as the cure after repeated trials and claims the line about curing all eczema when used properly.
Real Estate Deals in Suburban Towns
Real estate transactions listed include Minnie Southey selling two acres to Lois A. Sherwood for 700 dollars bounded by Lee Mfg Co and Willow Brook cemetery. Several Smiths transfer plots around Saugatuck and Pasquale Gilibertti, with bounds by Charlies street and Salt Meadow. Additional deeds mention Frederick Jennings and Julius O’Brien estate bounds and a 10 acre allocation per a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Southey
Lois A. Sherwood
Lee Mfg. Co
Willow Brook Cemetery
William S. Long
Richmondville Avenue
George B
Mary J. Smith
Mary Louise Smith
Saugatuck
Charlies Street
Francis Arde
Salt Meadow
Burr Smith Road
George B. Smith
Pasquale Gilibertti
Michael Verro
Marcia V. Fratino
Samuel February
Renzulli
Erate
A. Seide
Burr & J
Aefuses
Jeremiah O'Brien
John Coyle
Jere-miah O’brien
Marie Oe
John Corie
Augustus 8. Jennings
Frederick S. Jennings
Joseph W. Jennings
J. W. Jennings
Mondville
Arens
T. Plant
New York City
Property transfers across Fairfield and surrounding towns
Property deeds involve moves from Joseph Mills to Frederick Mills and Edwin Gullbert bounds. parcels 75 by 125 feet and 50 by 215 feet. transfers include Ellen Lewis to Robert Cirsh for 500 dollars. Villa Park City and Park City Lumber Co. dealings. Catamount Farm near Weston. Metcalf land acquisitions across Easton Fairfield and Bridgeport with multiple bounded parcels and acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sephine Bradbury
Frederick
Mills
Edmund Gull
Bert
Riverside Avenue
Frederick L. Ae
Grace E. Bishop
Grace E. Banks
Bigeraite
Oliver Therwood
John H. Jones
Charles A. Meeker
Alice & W
Ee Peor
Pine Creek
Wakeman
Weston
Amelia Sherman
Eveline Wakeman
Boston
Anna Belle Bradley
Fairfield
Marquis L. Metcalf
Catamount Farm
Eunice Banks
Sherwood Banks
Willard Raymond
Albin Sherwood
William
Frederick S. Mills
Joseph G. Mecidulski
Westport
Edmund Guilbert
Frederick L
Ada Jennings
Emry Nemecky
John Nemecky
Michael Fox
Frederick J. Marberg
Emma C. Marberg
Sound
Anna L. Buckey
Oliver P.jennings
Terrance Gearity
Emma J. Fitzpatrick
Bridgeport
Gamaliel Smith, Sr
Michael Murphy
E.W
Pickett
Frederick FE. Mitchell
Stratford land leases and property transfers mixed in list
STRATFORD Sidney Rich leases land on Long Beach for one year with five year option. Sidney E. Rich sells cottage on town leased land facing Long Island Sound bounded by town land and an inlet. Margaret Erickson sells land to Hugh and Signe R. Aitken bounded by Avenue A Ritter and London properties and the Swedish Mission. Also stray ad text touts Foley’s Kidney Remedy with testimonial from Mia Bowen of Warne West Virginia and garbled claims of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rich
Long Beach
Sidney E. Rich
Julius Silbenstein
Long Island Sound
Margaret Erickson
Hugh 5
Signe R. Aitken
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Deacon Sterling
Justice OF
Cutic
Stratford
Foley
Mia
L. Bowen
Warne
W. Va
Gould
Eldrey
Peta
Carter Little Iver Pills
Carter
Waddiee CO
Bryant Electric Co
Seaview Ave
Henry A. Lawnbet
Fairfield Ave
Main St
Hsst
Tian L. Weiss
St. Ett
Hurlburt & Co
Wood Ave
Norman St
Pacific St
Wellg St
Capitol Ave
Park Ave
SNL
Hurlburt & Company
Main Street
Bunnell St
Central Ave
Surf Ave
A. St
6Th St
Connecticut Ave
Deacon St
DeForest St
Jefferson St
Aingle House
Union Ave
The
Industrial Savings Bank
Stratford Avenue
Kossuth
Beechwood
State ST
Etrourke & Rourke
August Lieberum
State ST. Ight Dence
Golden Hill St
Aret I. Gallagher Jor F. Gallagher Undertakers and Embalmers
Lafayette ST. Tel
August G Baker
Dion
M. J. Gannon
Elimbsimer
Broad St
Park Ava
Tiztre
Tip Sosa
Commercial St. Tele
Frank H. Brop
T. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
State Street
Fred J. Elander
Gledhill & Co
Deslera
COR
Water & Union Ser
Mason
C. Stuart CO
Gregory Street
Carroll Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
A. Elwood
Cell Safety Medical Co
Union Sq
New York
Depf
Depp
Jackson's
Feeney Wek
Uéeis
Warner Brothers Company
Bartram & Greene
Franklin Block
Bridgeport Auction & Commission Co
Union Square
Wheel & Wood Sending Co
Pigall
Bridgeport van & Storage Co
Adams House
Dainfieed Ave
Atlantic Street
Tumbia
Soba
Bonner
Mullins” Typewriter Exchange
Mates Se
Sea - Typewriters
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
Cottage House
Sit
Tooms
Bridgert
EF. H. Daniels
Madison and
Tel
Dudley
W. EK
John Street
Furiture
the Niture Co
Eee Stories Warehouse Co
St. Congress St
Elmwood Place
Fairfield Avenue
Edward S. Hotchkiss
Fiano
Steinert’s
Ae Main St
Blanche Barnard
Clair
Levy
North Aett
Srifie
Washington Ave
No. Mass St. J. J. Raleigh
the City National Bank
Wall Street
Frank Miller
Charles K. Hough
Connecticut
Ation AD Bank
Shelton
B. Powe
Cone
P. J. Murphy General Trucking
Tedara Necenel
Chichester
SPI Pills
Hindle
Detroit
Tuller
Adams Ave
Park St
Pier
East River
East 22Nd Street
Ays
Ing
Eaves New York
Deane
Hudson River
Pease Sth
Faieweld
Q B.ickerson
Bridgeport F. C
New York and ‘Bridgeport Transportation Co
Haven
SeeTeee
Merchant’s Line
Joy Steamship Co
Seaboard
W. H. Pease
Agemst. i
Scien
Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Steamboat Co
Ae Ee
C. E. Tooker
Geo
M. Tooker
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Games
Kelly
Jat Smith
Schwerdtie
Cannon St
Linde
Larne
Ani Remington
Smith, Oliver, Mullins
Henry ‘ Man & Co
Water St
the & Household Supply Co
Arch St
Case Co
Paris Chemical Co
Hee, Wis
OUR
Bridgeport Reality Co
Warner Bldg
TORS
Sremen
Meigs
D. D
Louis Courtney
Wall St
Bridgeport i
Providence Stone
Waterbury
Derby
Danbury
New
Brookfield
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