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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

13

Railroad brotherhoods endorse President Wilson labor work

A lengthy circular from the Big Four railroad brotherhoods lauds Wilson administration labor legislation and urges union members to study the Eight-Hour Bill and related measures. The document cites progress in workers’ protections, pensions, safety, and child labor rules, urging support for pro labor candidates in the upcoming elections. It highlights the president’s advocacy for labor and calls for unity among workers regardless of union status.

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Dr Hawley Tells Of War Front Scenes At Bridge Benefit

Dr George Howley recently returned from months at a French front hospital spoke at a Brooklawn Park bridge party for Sur-Hawley fund. He described surgical dressings needs amid many public buildings converted to hospitals and urged support for the Surgical Dressings committee, which meets daily at Fleet-Bridgeport National Bank building.

George Howley France Jonathan Godfrey Brooklawn Park Sur- Hawley Ieal Fleet-Bridgeport National Bank

Suckley Backs The Unicorn Film At Bijou Theatre

Captain Charles H. Suckley acting censor for the police department approved The Unicorn shown at the Bijou theatre. Despite widespread inquiries about the film you are assured it is wholesome entertainment.

Suckley Bijou Charles H. Suckley John H. Redgate Police Department

Geld in Bridgeport Piano Co advertises high quality pianos

A brief ad from Geld in Bridgeport promotes the Piquette Piano Co. as seller of top quality pianos and discriminating choice for musically cultured buyers. It notes agents for Sonora and Grafonda talking machines and records and mentions address 60 Cannon St. in York, PA.

Bridgeport Piquette Piano CO Sonora and Grafonda

High Quality Furnishings Offered At Unusually Low Price

Although the offer seems notable, the emphasis is on the roomful of furniture. No other outfit contains furniture of the same quality for just one third more. We witnessed their making processes and can attest to the workmanship. The sale highlights low credit terms and pride in pricing.

Business Leaders in ing, 0. P. Ranks Drift to Wilson

New York reports letters from Pierre B. Noyes of Oneida Community Ltd and H. F. Reiss of J. B. Colt Co showing support for Woodrow Wilson. They praise his leadership and criticize the Hughes campaign as detrimental to common people and prosperity.

ING Wilson New York Democratic National Commi Pierre B. Noyes Oneidammunity, Ltd Oneida N. Y Noyes Republican Woodrow Wilson H. F. Reiss J. B. Colt Co New York City Reiss Hughes

Body of Prince, War Hero, to be brought home

Boston October 17 The body of Norman Prince the American aviator who was fatally injured last week will be brought back to the United States for burial. Prince served as a hero in combat and was widely honored for his wartime service.

Prince U.S Boston Norman Prince Caperton Pacific Fleet Navy Department United States Puget Sound

Airman to be brought home for burial from Vosges hospital

Frederick Prince Jr and Charles Prince will arrange shipment of the airman's body who died in the Vosges after receiving the Legion of Honor. The body was in a hospital in France when the cross was pinned to his breast. No funeral plans will be set until the body arrives in New York. Erick H. Prince, a Boston banker, is ill at Pride's Crossing.

Oberndorf Frederick Prince, Jr Charles Prince Vosges Legion of Honor New York Prince Erick H. Prince Boston Pride's Crossing

Eight to Face Trial in Ward Murder Case

Boston October 17 Judge White overruled a motion to quash indictments against eight defendants charged as alleged accessories in the death of Miss Margaret Ward of Peabody. Trial of the case postponed for a month. Miss Ward’s body was found in a Salem automobile on July 5 after being removed from Boston where government alleges an illegal operation occurred.

Boston White Margaret Ward Peabody

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