Connecticut Mills Go On Full Time
In Jewatt City on December 19, six hundred workers at the Aspinook bleachery will return to full time with the full staff for the first time in over eighteen months. The Textile Novelty Works resumes full operation after a five day week. In Greenville on December 18 the American Finishing Company signals full time across Griswold Sterling and the city mills after prolonged low activity. In Plainfield on December 13 Harold Lawton says demand for homes is so strong that thirty large tenement blocks will be built on Lawton Mills land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewatt City
Aspinook
Greenville
American Finishing Company
Griswold
Sterling
Plainfield
Harold Lawton
Lawton Mills Ipany
Virginia
Colorado Reef
Cuba
Amazon
Manoas
Bermuda
Trent
Para
Chamber of Commerce
Factory Inspector Enforcing New Law On Fire Escapes
New Haven December reports deputy state factory inspector Quinlan and two deputies visiting factories including New Haven Clock Co and Winchester Repeating Arms to enforce the new fire escape mandate. They note co operation from manufacturers and focus on hours of labor and seating for women. inspectors plan further visits to facilities requesting inspection. Prohibitionists meet on Broad Street with organizer B L Richards outlining a plan to secure 20 000 votes in Connecticut next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John H. Quinlan
Austin
Waterbury
Bridgeport
New Haven Clock Company
Ay Wu Arete
F Gaumian
Oe City
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Quinlan
M. R. Baer
Broad Street
B. L. Richards
Connecticut
Organ Dedication At St George’s Church Set For Tomorrow
Archdeacon Beeman will officiate at the St George’s church organ dedication ceremony. Rev Henry Keily conducts the service with the Parish choir led by Edward Price and preacher Rev Frank Bigelow. A half hour organ recital by Chester Harrison precedes the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church
Alen E. Beeman
Henry BR. Keily
Edward T. Price
Frank H. Bigelow
St. John’s Parish
Lewis F. Wakeman
Charles R. Clarke
William W. Taylor
McFarlane Bros Wins Suit Over Flooring Delivery
Superior court Judge Curtis verdict in favor of McFarlane Bros for 73.40 after claiming Bjorklund supplied nonconforming flooring at the McFarlane factory. The suit sought 2000 dollars.
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McFarlane Bros
Charles J. Bjjorklund
Curtis
Superior Court
McFarlane
Bjorklund
Holiday bargains at Dil lon Co and upstairs hat shop
Christmas gift seekers find low prices at BE. H. Dillon & Co. 1105 Main, and at the New Upstairs Hat and Shoe Store 1206 Main opposite Grant's, where hats sell at two prices and shoes at one price, saving buyers a dollar. The ad touts Victor Victrola quality and low prices at F. E. Beach 962 Main St Bridgeport with a large stock of Victor and Edison machines and accessories.
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BE. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Grant
Victor Victrola
Iofiger
Caruso
Melba
Tetrazzini
Paderewski
Mischa Elman
Maud _ Powell
Harry Lauder
Blanche King
George M. Cohan
Sousa
Pryor
Victor Herbert
F. E. Beach
Main St
Bridgeport
Victorante Togues
Victor and Edison
Vaudeville Review at Poli's Features Daring Divers and Comedy
LaDiva and partner display swimming and diving feats in one piece suits while John F. Conroy poses. George Ade and Nanette entertain with humor and song, backed by The Monarch Comedy Four and Krempka Bros. acrobatics plus a roller skating opening act and an electrograph closer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli’s
la Diya
John F. Conroy
George Ade
Otis Milford
Ade
James F. Fallon
Nanette
la Diva
Monarch Comedy Four
Krempka Bros
Mt Vernon conductor awarded 22500 in wreck case
Oliver Huff of Mt. Vernon New York filed a suit after a June Fairfield freight wreck that shut down four trains. A U S Circuit Court verdict awarded him 22500 for injuries. Huff survived with life-threatening injuries and was treated at St Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Huff
Mt. Vernon
Fairfield
United States
New York
Huff
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Benedict’s Brazil wireless license clash sparks Knox action
Commodore E C Benedict plans a four month cruise aboard the Alvina from New York to Para and the Amazon with a large party. His Brazilian wireless license was revoked prompting a Washington talk with Secretary Knox to protect his rights while the voyage proceeds.
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New York
E. Cc. Benedict
Alvina
Clifford Harmon
Commodore Benedict
Mary Bird
Mary Finley
Major Finley
Philippines
Colgate Hoyt
L L. Benedict
Edward Beers
Frank S. Hastings
A. J. Hutter
Para
Harrison B. Arnold
Commodore
Manoas
Washington
Knox
Amazon
Funchal
Madeiras
Lisbon
Brazil
St. Oie de Barbados
Amazon River
Manos
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Madeira Islands
Sicily
Why Vaccination Sparks Debate In Farmer Letter
A reader voices opposition to vaccination, accusing doctors of profiteering while claiming vaccination is a ploy of a plutocratic regime. The letter questions who should perform inoculations and cites a story about medical charges to criticize medical pricing.
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The
Farmer
Edwin F. Bowers
Porter
Christmas Day Train Service Updated by NYNH Hartford
Notices posted at stations detail special Christmas Day stops by regular trains. To ensure adequate service some trains will make local stops, duplicating previous service. Riders should consult notices or ask ticket agents before traveling.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
All the Coal That’s Coming Drives Demand Shortage
Demand is so high there is no coal left for cold storage or stockpiling. The note cites scraping supply as the reason and mentions storage as impossible, with no coal available for future needs.
Furniture Suggestions For The Holidays
A local ad urges shoppers to visit for holiday furniture ideas with hours stated as open every evening until Christmas. The notice emphasizes gift ideas and in-store selection for seasonal decorating.
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Ames
fe__ tS
Policemen
Sui
Bridgeport, Conn
Connecticut Mills
Archdeagon
Beeman
LaDiva Disports
Nonette
Krempe
Here
Gaa. FE
Sheridan Circle
G. BE. LaField
State Street
LaField
E. C. Benedict
Fevires License
Benedict Party
Berkshire Mill CO
Tel
Alaska
L. H. Remiz
W. L. Douglas
W. L Douglas
Naerdue
Stockton
Mass
Gunn
Grand Rapids
Bissell
Bay State
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
Court Street
Household Guarantee and Indorsement Co
Citizens Building
IRA Gregory & CO
Stratford Ave
Handep
Lehigh Coal
Naugatuck V Valley Ice CO
Uptown
Fairfield Avenue
Housabonid Avenue
Sprague
Sprague CE & Coal
Washington Avenue
Main
3LER & Howes
East End
Congress Street Bridge
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