Hatters Strike Ends as Settlement Reached
Seventeen of twenty two hat factories signing the Father Kennedy proposition settle a five month strike by United Hatters of America. The bill of agreement allows resumption of work Thursday across Connecticut Massachusetts and New Jersey affecting about 3 500 men and 1 000 women. The draft was prepared by the pastor of St Josephs Church in Danbury and the plan provides arbitration and a ninety day label use period. The executive board endorses the settlement though not binding on all factories. remaining negotiations continue among the union and manufacturers.
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Government Will Fire First Gun In Sugar Fraud Trials
New York June 8 United Press reports Attorney General Wickersham will press opening of the Sugar Refining Company conspiracy case in Manhattan next week. Prosecution aims to convict minor figures to reach bigger chiefs, with Secret Service ops cited and eminent criminal defense secured. Trials move quickly as Wickersham pushes to court and grand jury actions planned for September follow‑ups.
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Echo of Row in the Senate and Tariff Debate
In Washington on June 8 Beveridge defended his tariff stance before the Senate citing Indiana support while Aldrich pressed party unity. Beveridge planned to insert in the Congressional Record a tariff resolution and Taft MacVeagh notes. In New York City the Treasury awarded a $617,305 foundation contract to Charles H Heckworth for the SEW TORE P. D. Building project.
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No Further Delay in Gould Separation Suit
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum denied any further postponement of the separation suit filed by Mrs. Katherine Clemons Gould against He Was addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks. The defendant remains in Newport and unreachable. Gould’s counsel refused consent to additional delay.
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New York
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Katherine Clemons Gould
Newport
Gould
Fire Destroys Mills and Homes at Colebrooke River
Fire today consumed the Sawyer Cotton Mills and several residences along the Colebrooke River eight miles north of Winsted. A bucket brigade battled the blaze but could not stop the flames, which burned out after a long, futile effort.
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Expert to audit Cheshire town books on Monday
A Cheshire town board meeting was called for next Monday at 1 30 pm to hear a report by H O Miller the expert hired to audit books of all town officers for the past two years Miller has been at the work for four months no inkling of the findings has been allowed to leak to the press
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City Surrenders Harbor and Car Barn Rights to New Haven Railroad
The Bridgeport Common Council approved a joint harbor and car barn agreement with the New Haven Railroad. The deal grants 11 acres of harbor, tracks through Stratford Avenue and Congress Street, grooved rails on Main Street, use of a waterfront strip, and a bay area for highway purposes. Aldermen voted by acclaim, with Gould and others championing concessions while Meyer urged caution about principle over expediency.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
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City Pays Road to Take Harbor Dispute
Harbor Master Charles H. Morris denounces the city harbor line discontinuance in favor of a railroad route last night. He cites 1500 water traffic jobs and broad local opposition from oyster firms yacht clubs and seamen, calling it a costly sacrifice with no gain.
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Stratford Oyster Company
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No Award in Sport Bill Event Stopped By Serious Accident
At a Bridgeport Automobile Club meeting the hill climb free-for-all was halted by a serious accident. Referee A L Riker said no award of the Board of Trade cup would be made and the entrance fees, amounting to 135 dollars, would be refunded to contestants. Board of governors admitted five new members. Orphans' day planning was left to President F T Staples.
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Stratfield
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Ralph M. Sperry
Board of Governors
William T. Hincks
Charles V. Barrington
Isaac Moss
F. N. Benham
J. W. C. Bullard
F. T. Staples
Flatly Denied McIntyre Saw Mrs Eddy in Chestnut Hill
Boston reports Alfred Farlow of the Christian Science church denounced as false claims that W. T. McIntyre of the New York American spoke with Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy during a visit to her Chestnut Hill home. He asserted McIntyre did nothing more than receive a nod from Mrs. Eddy as she waved to workmen. Also noted were the election of Pioneer Lodge, Sons of St. George officers: President Howard Clayton, Vice President Harry Bennett, Secretary John Knight, Treasurer R. Martin, Messenger Joseph Pascoe.
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Eddy
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Chestnut Hill
Alfred Farlow
The
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Pioneer Lodge, Sons of St. George
Howard Clayton
Harry Bennett
John Knight
R. Martin
Joseph Pascoe
Bridgeport Debates Trolley Crossings and Harbor Plan
Citizens clash over Stratford avenue trolley crossing and harbor expansion. speakers urge priority for residents, oppose railroad orders, and warn removal of harbor land could cripple Bridgeport port status. debate centers on Naugatuck wharf and the Gregory vegan front building and city land rights in Honsatonte avenue.
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Connecticut Liquor Bill Sets License Limits
A Connecticut measure negotiated by Rep Charles H Peck of Stratford and liquor interests would limit new licenses to one per 600 population, effectively preventing growth in towns until population thresholds are reached. Bridgeport would not gain a new license until its population hits 155,000, with existing licenses subject to forfeiture for violations. the plan aims to curb saloon numbers while preserving municipal growth concerns.
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Charles H. Peck
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Peck
Little Joker Passed House Unchallenged
Hartford June 8 The little joker adjunct to the harbor grab in Bridgeport, already exposed in correspondence, came up in the House to Gay. An inadequate explanation by Chairman Scott of the committee on Cities and Boroughs left the bill unchallenged. If the bill passes the Senate it will be signed by the Governor, forcing Bridgeport to compensate upland owners whenever it lays harbor limes.
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Railroads Lead Market Gains
The New York market opened with solid strength across the list led by railroads and industrials tied to banking interests. Reading Baltimore & Ohio and Harriman stocks advanced, Union Pacific, Reading, Erie, and Steel common rose about one point. Hariman shares remained in good demand and Southern Pacific showed strength as directors discussed next moves.
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New York
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Harriman
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Reading, Erie and Steel
London
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Kansas & Texas
Meeting on Trade School Idea At Stratfield
A joint meeting of the Board of Trade Manufacturers Association and Business Men's Association will be held Thursday evening at the Stratfield. The group will discuss the desirability of promoting a trade school and consider actions needed to advance the idea.
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Business Men's Association
Stratfield
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