Labor shortage sparks drives for skilled Bridgeport workers
The Manufacturers Association reports a rising demand for skilled artisans as orders grow. Rival firms lure away mechanics from Bridgeport, with Lansing and Bethlehem cited as examples, prompting calls for caution and a coordinated local response to retain labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers Association
Sehieet
Bridgeport
Ee Joe Urtasy
Tme
Lansing
Michigan
Joe
Ostler
Wolverine State
Cook
Bethichem
America
Geystone
Atlantic Ocean
Hall of Fame
Manufacturers’ Association
Warner Bros. Corset Co
Board of ‘Trade, and Manufacturers Association
Courts Open This Month for Common Pleas Criminals
The fall term begins Wednesday September 8 with Judge James F. Walsh on the Greenwich bench and Judge Elmore S. Banks prosecuting. Docket includes minor city-appeal crimes and the Louis Fasciano case for the July 5 shooting after a Columbus Place saloon brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
James F. Walsh
Greenwich
John Carpenter
Elmore S. Banks
Fairfield
Frank Comer
James Holt, Jr
Bridgeport
Arthur M. Oakley
Andrew Walker
Louis ‘Fasciano
Antonio Pizzuto
Columbus
Antonio
Pizzuto
Louis Fasciano
Fasciano
Woman Found Dead Sea Captain's Wife
Funeral arrangements completed for Mrs. Jeanette Holloway 66 found dead at home on Lloyd street New Haven. Medical examiner cites heart disease. Widow of a sea captain who left a fortune she used in church activities and benevolent works. Interment planned in New London where she had resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Haven
Jeanette Holloway
Lloyd Street
Pond
Tender Masse Place on the Republican Ticket
Italians of the Tenth district urge James Masse editor of Il Sole to accept the nomination for Alderman on the Republican ticket. The committee notes over 100 Italians on the primary list and believes Masse’s candidacy would secure his election, marking a first for Italians in the city’s executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Masse
Il Sole
Connecticut
Mr. Masse
Dr Frederick A Cook Maps Probable North Pole Route
The article profiles Dr Frederick A Cook who claimed discovery of the North Pole. It details his early Arctic ties with Peary, plans with John Beverley, and the July 4 1907 departure from New York pursued across Ellesmere Land toward the pole. The last report in March 198 unknown year placed him north of Cape Hubbard about 560 miles from the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole
Alaska
Antarctic
John B.everley
New York
Peary
Mr. Bradley
Othe
Bradley
Dr. Cook
Ellesmere Land
Polar Sea
Hansen Strait
Cape Hubbard
Fiala
Earth
North Pole
Cook
John R. Bradley
Explorer
Annootok
Greenland
Francke
Denmark to honor Cook on arrival at Copenhagen
News from Copenhagen and New York detail the Hans Egede voyage with Dr. Cook aboard heading for the Danish capital. Plans shift to keep Cook aboard the Danish vessel, official reception set for Saturday morning, and King Frederick to honor the explorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Copenhagen
Hans Egede
Discoverer
Cook
Skaw
Cape Skagen
Egan
New York
Dr. Cook
Pole
North Pole
Frederick
Jutland
Aarhuus
Elsinore
Denmark
Royal Geographical Society
King Frederick
Pole discoveries to spur Arctic exploration says Baldwin
Evelyn B. Baldwin, famed polar explorer, foresees soon discovering the North and South Poles will boost Arctic exploration and draw scientists and students to the polar regions. He lauds Dr. Cook for his achievement and notes the islands he found offered abundant game and smooth terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Pole
South Pole
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Cook
Baldwin
United Press
Dr Cook Early Career Before Polar Expeditions
The article recalls Dr Fred A Cook before his famous polar quest, noting his 1891 92 Peary Arctic Expedition role as surgeon, early interior exploration and mountain climbing, and his 1893 Alaska Mount McKinley attempt with details ending as an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Antarctic
Adrian de Gerpen
Hodge suffers loss of four fingers at Crane Valve Co
Homer L. Hodge of 72 Lewis Street lost four fingers of his left hand while working at Crane Valve Co West End plant. An ambulance responded and Dr Bennett treated the injury before Hodge was moved to a local hospital. The report mentions additional legal actions and property attachments related to Beers Building on Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Crane Valve Co
Homer L. Hodge
Lewis Street
Bennett Ey
Galen
Vetter Bradley
Danbury
Common Pleas Court
Emily Beers
Frank W. Beers
Beers
Peter Doolan
Broad Street
Grace D. Beers
Rooms for rent near trolley line with improvements
Furnished rooms for rent or sale. Reasonable rent. Address s, GQ Tib p TO RENT. 7 room tenement, floor, all improvements, di . Norman St., one minute from Ave trolley. Watson, 83 Ave. FOR SALES 8 room cottage in good condition, ell, barn, large deep lot, grape vines, fruit trees. Price reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Watson
Ave
Ford to Wed Laura Webb in New York City
Theodore B. Ford plans marriage to Laura Webb in New York City with a church ceremony expected at 10 o’clock. Ford, a director and officer in local firms, reportedly kept plans quiet and returned from New York after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted” Ford
Laura Webb
Theodore B. Ford
Benedict
New York City
Mr. Ford
New York
Scofield & Ford
City Savings Bank
Burns Go
Bea
Scofield
Ford
Mr. & Field
Laura
North Pole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criminal Common Pleas Court
F. A. Cook
Frederick A. Cook
Robert B. Peary
Arctic Circle
Frederick of
Commerce
Brooklyn
Captain Hansen
Meteorological Institution
Arctic
Institute
Hansen
Bering Strait
Spitzenbergen
Ex-Pedition
Crockerland
DR Pa CO
Hodge
Lafayette St.i
Herbert St
BILTZ
Bommes & Biltz
State St
Cannon St
Ladies and Gentlemen's Grill
Middle Street
Nelson's National Cafe
Coe & White Co
Brady Kennels
Seaview Ave
Jim Stapleton
CAFP
Main
Congress
Standard Erades Whiskies
Smith Philadelphia
Blackman Studio
Fairfield Ave
Mansfield
Meigs
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Cannon St.trbaes
D. P. Keane
Asp
South Congregational Church
Sp. m
Stetzle
Union
Oxford Club
Maple and
Hazett Streets
Theodore Thompson
Broad St.ford
Conn
Easity
S. H. Ae
Sears
Union Business Bape Main Te Ny Sire Ee
Fairfield and
Courtland
Crawford Laundry Co
University School
Fairfield Avenue
Morpues Eulled
AL “Si Suiprisuy Syiona Ton’s
Fairfield Agenus
Albert Tiska
Stratford Ave
Lincoln School
O'Connor's
East Ma
Walter
Jim
Mast Street
James Sheehan
Main St
Cupid
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!