Organized labor drives Bridgeport reform push
In a Bridgeport interview Jasper McLevy, vice president of the State Federation of Labor, notes heavy organizing work. He says unions are optimistic for summer and Labor Day events, with most city crafts now AFL affiliated and efforts centered on boosting union strength and public visibility.
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Bridgeport
State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Jasper McLevy
City Eyes Big Labor Day Parade and Convention Week
A concentrated push gathers momentum for a major Labor Day parade and weeklong convention in September. Organizers coordinate events, rallies, and gatherings to showcase labor achievements and strengthen community ties across local unions and allied groups.
Building Permits Issued Plus Notable Local Incidents
Building commission approves permits totaling 12060 dollars the largest weekly sum in weeks. Projects include Louis Rubenstein rear balcony. James street. Bradley dwelling on Hewitt street. American Chain Co cellar wall work on Conn Avenue. Suburban avenue addition. Leighton cellar move on James Street. Fatiuk Piloinehit frame barn on West Avenue. Stella Stramouska lunch room alterations on Henry. Bitzer one family dwelling South Fairview Avenue. Toothill two family dwelling Berkeley Terrace. Ballou two family dwelling Porter Street 84-86. Bridgeport Hardware storage shed on Washburn Street. A 13 year old Floyd Horne injured at Orange street lot. Miles Rhodes jailed eight years at Sing Sing for past offenses.
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Louis Rubenstein
James Street
John and
Matilda Bradley
Hewitt Street
American Chain Co
Conn. Ave
Chain Mastronina
Suburban Avenue
Caroline Leighton
James Stot Fatiuk Piloinehit
West Avenue
Stella Stramouska
Henry Street
Jacob Bitzer
Fairview Avenue
Wm. Toothill
Berkeley Terrace
Robert Ballou
Porter Street
Bridgeport Hardware Mfg. Co
Washburn Street
Auto Ambulance Speed Restricted by Commissioners
Speed of the emergency hospital ambulance was limited to 20 miles per hour by the charity commissioners after a Bridgeport Brass Co. complaint about East Main Street and Crescent Avenue. In life or death cases, speed may be raised with a report to the commission. The meeting adjourned to July 6 with one monthly session planned for July through September.
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Bridgeport Brass Co
East Main Street
Crescent Avenue
Bridgeport
Burlison
Cox
Workingmen's Compensation Act Impact on Unemployment
The speaker cites abnormal industrial conditions during the 1913 1914 fiscal year and argues that the workingmen's compensation act contributes to men being out of work, framing the unemployment issue as tied to legislative policy.
Medics Install New President at AMA Meeting
Atlantic City N J June 23 At the first general session of the sixty fifth annual convention of the American Medical Association Dr Victor C Vaughn was installed as president succeeding Dr John A Witherspoon of Nashville Tenth Vaughan pledged service of medicine to civilization and urged government support of scientific research to extend life and health, warning that early twentieth century civilization faced bar barism if not improved.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
Victor C.vaughn
John A. Witherspoon
Nashville
Vaughn
Hygienic labs urged to boost public health progress
The passage argues for humane labor conditions, anti violence, and missionary efforts, noting ten thousand annual murders, mortality from preventable disease, and calls for state hygienic laboratories with skilled staff. It envisions Washington's hygienic lab evolving into a major research institution to enhance life conditions.
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Washington
Republicans Nominate Wisconsin State Ticket
Madison Wis June 23 Conservative Republicans from throughout Wisconsin gathered in Madison to nominate a state ticket and adopt a platform to take to the primaries in September. Up to date there are five candidates for governor on the Republican ticket.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Governor Baldwin Alive Denial In Wichita Affidavit
A Wichita law firm sought a death affidavit for late Governor Simeon E. Baldwin to clear a title. Baldwin denied being dead after a New Haven lawyer confirmed he was alive. A small fire from a dropped match at 66 Hallam Street occurred around 7 PM and was extinguished quickly.
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New Haven
Conn
Hallam Street
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