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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
5
Batcheller workers stage a mass walkout amid union tensions over pay and hours. The Fairfield Rubber Co workers already endure ten hour days while the Building Trades council plans to list fair and unfair contractors and press for better pay and conditions. Meetings set to finalize the union position and contractor communications.
A fragmented report indicates Bridgeport may see a union activity next week as skilled workers prepare to engage employers. The piece notes labor stance and expected official actions from local unions amid tension.
Representatives of the Worcester guild and Worcester Dorset Co unions visited Bridgeport, asking John Pierce of the International Ladies' Garment Workers to aid in strengthening the Worcester girls' unions. They argued better wages and working hours would follow. An unrelated note mentions Antona Potash in Salt Lake's Saidure Marsh reported by the US Geological Survey.
The Democratic delegation reaffirmed support for Woodrow Wilson at a post convention meeting. Homer S. Cummings was re elected national committeeman, with William Kennedy as chairman and P B O Sullivan as secretary. A list of committee appointments followed, including Keogh on credentials and Burr on resolutions. The delegation plans to meet in New York at 2 pm Sunday June 11 and depart 6 pm for St Louis.
Funeral services were held for Wilbur F. Selleck at his Monroe home with Rev. G M Nichols presiding. John Mead, found ill with pneumonia on a sidewalk, died after hospital care and was buried at Lake View home. Catherine Smith widow of Daniel Smith had a large funeral at her daughter’s home and St Patrick's church with a full requiem mass and committal at St Michael's cemetery. Bearers included Fire Chief Daniel J Johnson and local figures.
Hartford May 10 The 98th annual assembly of the Grand Council of Connecticut Royal and Select Masters met at the Masonic Temple with about 100 delegates. Most Puissant Grand Master William C Shelley of Hartford presided. An amendment proposing to change meeting sites to the first three officers failed to obtain two thirds. Officers elected include Most Puissant Grand Master EB Allen Bidwell Norwich Deputy Puissant Grand Master Thomas M Barnes Bridgeport Grand Treasurer Isaiah Baker Jr Hartford Grand Recorder James McCormick Windsor.
Eleven year old George Resseto of 49 Johnson street, a pupil of Jefferson street school, was bitten on the right index finger by a vicious bulldog this afternoon in the school yard. He said two other Jefferson school pupils, William Lynch and Arthur Snowden, were also bitten. The dog is owned by Ethel Van Stone of Park avenue.
Lima Peru May 10 members of the American financial commission visiting the country were received at the Palace last night by President Pardo. The delegates were accompanied by Benton McMillin.
Coroner John J. Phelan rules Abner Frank Jordan, an engineer for the New Haven railroad, died last Saturday in Stamford from an electric shock while adjusting apparatus on top of his locomotive. No railroad officials are found criminally responsible.
Washington May 10 President Wilson will remain constantly in Washington for the next few weeks due to the international situation. He has declined several invitations.
In Stamford a police hold of Harry Campbell on attempted extortion relates to Rover the large St Bernard kept by cafe owner Mrs. Peters. Campbell allegedly demanded ransom, threatened poisoning, and was arrested after Mrs. Peters retrieved the dog. Rover weighs 154 pounds and was recovered safely.
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