Trusts Out of Canada Targeted by Labor Minister
Special from United Press Toronto Dec 31 government suit to void United Shoe Machinery Company patents on grounds of restraint of trade. Judge Canon ruled prima facie case under Combines Investigation Act. Quebec manufacturers allege price controls, while the trust appeals to move inquiry to Montreal. If upheld, law could end trusts’ methods in Dominion. Washington weighs Canada case as similar patent dispute with electrical trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Toronto
United Shoe Machinery Company
Canon
New England Corporation
Quebec
King’s Bench
Dominion
Montreal
William Lyon MacKenzie
Canada
Washington
Electrical Trust
Canad
General Electric Company
Westindhour Company
National Electric Lamp Company
Congress
Taft
Hatters Strike Again Over Union Label Demand
The United Hatters of North America reports a current strike against Crofut & Knapp Co over the right to place the union label on hats. It recalls the 3 year old national strike when manufacturers barred the label but avoided wage cuts. Many workers later returned to open shop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hatters of
North America
Hatters
Crofut & Knapp Co
Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Building Permits and Club Programs in Bridgeport
Building commissioners granted several permits including Henry Bishop on a frame addition in Arcate, Andrew Radet on a frame addition on Washington avenue, T F Lyons on a frame building on Hanover street, Mary L Burritt alterations to a store on Main Street, a NM and H RR frame addition at the railroad foot, Edward Dubier a two family house on Fox street, and Miller and Salt Textile Co on flooring in the winding room on Roseah street for a total of 10200 dollars. The Brooklawn Club January program features New Year breakfast, Twelfth Night bridge, tea and music events, and a table d hote dinner. The Law Enforcement League plans to seek legislation in Hartford, with a midnight service at the Church of the Nativity and a 1:30 a.m. pickup at the North Bridgeport line terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bishop
Andrew Radet
Washington Avenue
T. F. Lyons
Hanover Street
Mary L. Burritt
Main Stree
WN. Y
Railroad Station
Edward Dubier
Fox Street
Frank Miller and Salts Textile Co
Roseah Street
Samuel JG Shaw
Allan W. Paige
Aken
Musc
Music Law Enforcement League
Panama Canal Seen as White Elephant in Toll Debate
In Washington discussions about Panama Canal tolls, a senator warns that the project may fail to cover running costs, with bonds of about 375 million dollars and a 3 percent interest rate. Critics say interest payments could burden taxpayers, while supporters argue strategic value for navy and defense. The canal would compete with Suez, which still offers advantages for certain Asian routes.
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Suington
Dee
Stoa
Thatington
Panama Canal
Congress
Suez Canal
Parama
New York
China
Japan
Panama
Hong Kong
Special program by South choir for Vesper Institute
Under Mrs Elmer Beardsley the South Continental church hosts a Sunday five oclock Vesper Institute program with Rev Dr Swain delivering a brief sermon and answering submitted questions A musical sequence includes Lohengrin aria December from Trend of Time solo by Joseph Wieler Wagner Pilgrim Chorus and more An unusual New Year dance at Eagles Hall on Jan 2 by the secret Heart T A L S: A New Year dance at Eagles Hall on Jan 2 presented by the secret Heart T A S Society with Maloney’s orchestra and Profs Walsh and Shane guiding a unique program
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Elmer Beardsley
Vesper Institute
Swain
Wagener
Kemp
Joseph Wieler
C. Lee Wiliams
Ofertory
Barcarnile
Hoffman
Offenbach
Pilgrims' Chorus
Wagner
Eaeles’ Hal Tore
Secred Heart
Profs Walsh
Shane Muto
Maloney
Orchesta A
South Congregational Church
R. L. Swain
R. G. Higinbot
Junior
I. C
C. E
Camille at Jacksons Theatre starring the divine Sarah
In Jacksons theatre on Monday January 2 Mme Bernhardt presents La Dame Aux Camelias known as Camille. The long romance traces Marguerite’s sacrifice and Armand’s return as she dies in his arms. The performance marks a landmark in 19th century drama with Bernhardt in the title role.
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Jackson's Theatre
Mme, Bernhardt
Camille
Dumas
Lchwaerte Gaullier
Armand Duval
Armand
Ife
Marguerite
Sarah Bernhardt
Jackson’s
Miss Northrop Bride of J A Rusling Jr at North Ave Home
Miss Ruth Northrop became the bride of John A Rusling Jr at the Northrop home 2050 North Ave. Rev Walter L Bennett officiated. About 40 relatives and friends attended a reception. the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside at 94 Fairfield Ave.
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Ruth Northrop
Joseph W. Northrop
John A. Rusling Jr
John A. Rusling
Brde
North Ave
Walter L. Bennett
West End
Bridrenort
Edna Northrop
John Foster
Poli's Curtain Falls On Record Year With Big New Bill
Poli's tonight marks the end of the theatre's most successful year as it unveils a New Year’s week hammer bill. Leading acts include Mrs Gardiner Crane in The Little Sunbeam with John E. Ince and Patty Allison in The Man Who Lost. Poli’s has drawn Bridgeport friends with top vaudeville acts and strong contracts for the coming season.
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Polis
Poli
Bill Pete ‘S
Phiend Minstrels
Mack
Rita Redfield
Bridgeport
Gardner Crane
Pixey
Sunbeam
Emi
Polt
John E. Ince
Poli's
Patty Allison
Arsota
Sory
Mr. Ince
Ince and Allison Spark Colorful City Sketch Show
The playlet about a gambling wife and her rival lover echoes Girl of the Golden West and The Great Divide. Ince and Allison win praise in Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilkes Barre. Belle Adair headlines with James B. Donovan, Rena Arnold, McAleavy’s Wonders, The Three Vagrants, Thaleros Circus and Herb’s Bright-Light Motion Pictures promising a first in Bridgeport. Special holiday matinees and seat sales are noted as Poli debuts this year.
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Mr. Ince
Miss Allison
Tey
Philadelphia
Trenton
Wilkesbarre
Thaleros Circus
Poli
Herb
R. H. Herbs
Bridgeport
Polis
Religious Services in City Churches for the New Year
A detailed public list of worship times across St. John's First Congregational St. Seasiscopal and others. Services include Holy Communion, morning sermons, Sunday School, evening prayer, and watch-night observances. Names of pastors, church locations, and special programs for New Year.
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St. John's Church
Park and
First Ciional Church
Cor. Broad and
Ak Streets
John DePeu
St. Seasiscopal
Maplewood
Colorado Aves
Els
King’s Highway Congregational Arch
Spring St
Noble Ave
P. E. Mathias
Christian Endeavor
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairfield Ave
Broad St
Epworth League
George M. Brown
West End Congregational Church
Colorado Avenue
Fairfield
State
Walter Leopold Bennett
E. M. Jaycox
Caruso’s Only Rival to Sing In Bridgeport
Abramira Ronel of the Metropolitan Opera Co is billed as Caruso’s only rival for a concert by the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club at First Congregational Church Bank Street. Tenor M. Ponce, noted in the city on prior occasions, also featured. event scheduled for Wednesday January 4 at 2 99 p m.
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Abramira Ronel
Metropolitan Opera Co
Caruso
Firs Congregational Church
Bankstreet
M. Ponce
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LABOR
General Assembly
Hartford
Edward K. N'choleon
Church OF the Nativity
Pev
Howard LaField
Ciarg
Chester G. Harrison
Elephant
South Coach Choir
Ayer
Sarah
Northrop
J. A. Rusling JR
North Avenue
Ahavas Achim
Cheer Street
Mary Borofsky
John Freedman
Wiiem Porofsky
Ida Boren
Mise Borofsky
Chlldhood
Russa
Ignatz Schwartz
Danbury Blaze
Tantury
Dec
Dr Lo
Ira
Religious
First Presbyterian Church
Cur
State St
Myrtle Ave
John MacLaren Richardson
Elmer
Joyce
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Lafayette Street
Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Barnum and Noble Avenues
Charles Elmore Barto
D.D
H. M. Dawson
Vincent Brothers
Meigs Building
W.h.kennah
Basti
King New
H. C. Reid
Posite
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
State Street
Berkshire Mills CO
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Avenue
Fairvifid Avenue
Rien Perenne Patrick
Washington Ave
Taree
Sprague
Lemigh
Spragueice&Coal Co
East End
Fact Werehineton Ave
Bridge
IRA Gregory & CO
Main Street
Stratford Avenue
Oeco
Wheeler & Howes
Congress Street Bridge
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