Labor Interests Seek Supreme Court Guidance on Conspiracy Act
Prominent legal figures debated amending the Conspiracy Act to reflect Supreme Court definitions of labor rights. Ex Attorney General William A. King urged inserting the court’s wording to clarify what constitutes unlawful intimidation while preserving lawful strikes and labor actions amid a capital gathering by organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. King
Daniel Davenport
William A. King
Willimantic
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Stockford
Parisian Sage praised by Joan Sawyer in ad spread
Well known actress Joan Sawyer endorses Parisian Sage claiming it stops hair loss dandruff and promotes growth. The ad touts quick results with a two week guarantee and notes Leverty & Bro as Bridgeport agents selling large bottles for 50 cents. Mail orders prepaid via American Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo N Y.
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Joéan Sawyer
Joan Sawyer
East 96Th St
New York City
America
Leverty & Bro
Bridgeport
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Court debate over unlawful act language in amendment
The debate centers on whether a lawful act becomes unlawful when calculated to intimidate. Attorneys from Bridgeport and New York weigh the amendment, arguing it clarifies the statute without labeling actions as unlawful. They caution against legalizing intimidatory tactics while discussing views of Supreme Court rulings and potential consequences for employers and employees. Also references Foley's Kidney Remedy ad text and a local agent.
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Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
King
Davenport
Supreme Court
James A. Emory
New York
National Manufacturers’ Association
Supreme Court of Errors
Foley
F. B. Brill
Kenny Re elected Democratic Leader in Bridgeport
M A Kenny was re elected chairman of Bridgeport’s Democratic Executive Committee at a meeting in the Connecticut Bank Building. He will soon convene district leaders to prepare for the municipal election. John Broderick was elected treasurer, seen as a satisfaction to all involved.
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Michael A. Kenny
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Bridgeport
Connecticut Bank
Kenny
John Broderick
Peeping Tom Punished Severely in City Court
John Platko alias Peeping Tom of Reilly Street was fined 50 dollars and jailed for three months after being caught peering into Mrs Rose Love s bedroom windows by Patrolmen Dempsey and Walker. Mrs Love identified him and details were given on the stand. Bond set at 200 dollars for Superior Court appeal. Also, an auto chemical engine battled a chimney fire at 41 Booth Street in the Bedell residence.
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John Platko
Reilly Street
Wilder
Dempsey and
Walker
Rose Love
Booth ST
Booth Street
George Bedell
Emergency visits misdirected ambulance call details
Mrs. Josephine Thompson became violently ill at 6 30 at 1690 Main Street and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by Dr Lawton. A fake call sent the ambulance to 296 Broad Street at 7 00 where Dr Lawton found no patient in need of service.
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Josephine Thompson
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lawton
Broad Street
Petty theft complaints span market and residence break-ins
Louis Kruger of 202 Spruce street reported a thief entered the market rear room with a key and stole a pail of sausage meat worth $5. Frank Werb and Edward Longer, ages 15 and 14, admitted stealing clothing from Andrew Jamesnough at 199 Spruce street and sold it to a peddler. Jamesnough declined prosecution. Agnes Barnwell, 16, of 1239 Pembroke street, said a one dollar bill was snatched from her hand after a nearby gunshot near Pembroke street at 10:30 PM. no witnesses.
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Louis Kruger
Spruce Street
Patlolman E. Wheeler
Frank Werb
Wordin Avenue
Edward Longer
Andrew Jamesnough
Jamesnough
Peter Campana
Pembroke Street
Agnes Barnwell
Annual Meeting of Bridgeport Orphan Asylum Officers Elected
BridgeportOrphan Asylum held its annual meeting naming officers for the year including President Miss Julia Frances Lewis and Vice Presidents Miss Sarah J Bartram and Mrs William E Seeley. The lengthy list covers recording and corresponding secretaries treasurer committees managers trustees and honorary members reflecting active governance and support. Berlin claims it has more trees than any other city in the world according to an isolated sentence at the end.
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Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
Julia Frances Lewis
Sarah J. Bar
William E Seeley
Augusta Wheeler
Henrietta. M. Noble
Helen C. Wordin
Allan W. Paige
William E. Seeley
Henry P. Henshaw
Isaac W. Birdseye
Henry A. Bishops
Warren R. Briggs
John W Brittain
Lydia Ward Day
George C. Edwards
A. B. Fair
Berlin
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HUB Clothing
Waiian
Public Market& Branch
Public Market Building
State and ‘Bank
Sts
East Main St
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Peck & Lines Co
Middle §T
Conn
Crawford
Fairfield Avenue
Kleban & Gelman
Main
M. A. Kenny
East Main Street
Arctic
Shelton Streets
Orphan Asylum
Edward Sterling
William A. Grippin
William E. Burnham
Henry A. Bishop
Samuel C. Shaw
Nathaniel C. Wordin
Emily E. Rus
Elizabeth S. Pierce
Gottfrieden
Joseph H. Ireland
Nathan B. McEwen
Hole Gorm
Main ST
Messalines
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