Local factories able to meet conditions caused by strike
A city canvass of about 15 large manufacturers shows no serious trouble yet from the New Haven railroad shopmen strike. Some inconveniences in raw materials, shipping and heat service, with finished goods piling up. Hawley surveys plants and plans remedies. vote by workers on continuing strike begins Thursday, results by Friday.
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OCAL
Hawkey
Manufacturers Association
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Ity
Hawley
George 3. Hawley
Manufacturers’ Association
Hewshey
Cour
P. F. Hunt
Chas
New Haven
Springfield
Burt
Loreal Shop
Fuston
American Powerboats and Their Builders
The record of scouting and fighting patrol boats shows the ingenuity of American boat builders and motor makers. Their converted powerboats provided safety margins under unforeseen, severe conditions. Hulls and engines endured a November gale, delivering steerage, headway, and safety beyond expectations.
Paris Consumers Movement Forces Price Cuts in Shops
In Montmartre and across Paris the consumers league movement reports an average 20 percent drop in provisions sold at market places. Organizers plan a central body to coordinate leagues and systematize price setting. Inspectors used wholesale prices to press retailers, with reductions up to 50 percent on some items including cauliflower, fish, and vegetables, while butter and eggs saw softer declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Associated Press
Consumers’ League
Montmarte
Consumers
Bridgeport Machines Clash in Shelton
An early hour collision occurred at the south end of Shelton involving a Ford touring car driven by Lawrence Johnson of 237 Carrol avenue Bridgeport and a motorcycle with a side car owned by Alex Morysk of Bridgeport. Both vehicles were badly damaged and the motorcycle was towed to a local garage.
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Shelton
Aupmst LI
Tuewrence Johnson
Carroal Avenue
Bridgeport
Alex Morysk
Social Notes Track Local Guests Visiting Families
Ethel Nolan of 597 Ogden street is a guest of Mrs. P. O Leary of West avenue. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lannon of Worcester are visiting Mr Lannon's parents at 870 Broad street and plan to visit Atlanticity before returning to Worcester.
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Ethel Nolan
Ogden Screet
P. O'Leary
West Avenue
Joseph Lannon
Worcester
Mr. Lannon
Broad Street
Mrs. Lannon
Atlanticity
Shelton Officer Home From Overseas Honor
Captain Frederick Durrschmidt, son of Mr and Mrs Max A Durrschmidt, has returned home to Shelton after nearly two years in France leading a balloon corps command. He was cited for bravery and is a West Point graduate.
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Shelton
Frederick Durrschmidt
Max A. Durrschmidt
France
Balloon Corps
Tte
West Toint
Block Party at Whittier School Draws Local Crowd
Black Rock residents enjoyed a village block party at Whittier School last night. Community singing directed by Alvin C. Breuwl featured the event with dancing running late. A literary food exhibit provided additional interest for attendees.
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Whittier School
Alvin C. Breuwl
May Buy Cardinals Rumor Spurs Indy Sale Plot
A West rumor claims St Louis Cardinals could be sold to James C. McGill of Indianapolis. McGill aims to move the National League team to Indianapolis as the city enjoys a baseball revival, after Indiana pols once owned a Brush era club.
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Cardinals
West
St. Louis Cardinals
James C. McGill
Indianapolis American Association
McGill
Pittsburgh Phil
St. Louise
Hoosier City
Indianapolis
John T. Brush
Brush
Cincinnati
Miss Resista defies strong men of city at Poli’s theatre
A 96 pound girl stage name Miss Resista born Joanne Ward defies boxers and wrestlers to lift her from the floor at Poli’s theatre in Bridgeport. She claims to have defeated many top athletes worldwide and invites local boxers to test her lifting power by a straight lift without body support. Interested athletes should contact the Standard Telegram sporting editor or Poli’s theatre.
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Resista
D’olis
Joanne Ward
Sue Wan
Manchester
England
Wil
Dvesisla
Af Polis
Zybyska
New Yorkey
Rank
Hackensehrmidt
Poli's
Bridgeport
Standard Velegram
Fraternal Lodge Activities At Broad Street Meetings
Fraternal lodges held meetings at Broad street rooms with various initiations and upcoming events. Clan Campbell hosted Clan Macalphie of Waterbury. two candidates were initiated at Chin Campbell Lodge and a shore dinner was planned for August 23 at Waters' Shore House in Lordship. A large attendance was anticipated for past sachems night with chairs to be filled.
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Bertha
Broad Street
Norwalk
Beardsley Park
AMS
Sameel Harris
Samuel Hurns
O. O. Pb
Chin Campbell
Cian Campbell
O. S.C
Edwin T Beeadbent
John Hunter Bell
Wild
Waters’ Shore House
Lordstip
Campbell
Macalphie
Waterbury
St. George
Lodee
Sdns
St. Geormie
Uigde
Lake
Tirestet
Krinsaupatenaih
Trina
American Legion Fund Seeks Large Boost From Small Gifts
The American Legion fund drive reports subscriptions of five dollars or more are strong but emphasis is on boosting low denomination giving to reach the $18,000 goal. As of yesterday, $6,997 has been raised with 127 added for a tag. Notable gifts include Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Co and New York Furniture Co, while total to date stands at $5,967.
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American Legion Fund
Birgest
Weidlich Brothers Manuacturing Co
New York Furniture Company
Waid- Nehros. Mfg. Co
New York Furniture Go
Patrick Kane
William V. Dee
James BE
Hair
M. P
City Lumber Coy
Cireenlawn Country Club
W. G. Moore
Iom
Richard W. Cogswell
Emma J. James
Wheeler Expected to Head Food Board
A garbled report indicates Wheeler is anticipated to lead the food board as district authorities and the state attorney discuss measures to reduce costs. The fragmentary text cites Palmar and local officials debating aims and appointments amid uncertainty.
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Wheeler
Food Board
Aviator Makes Record Rises 39,140 Feet in Biplane
In Buenos Aires on August 11, Sergeant Bo of the Italian aviation mission set a South American altitude record with passengers. He climbed 4,890 meters or 19,140 feet in a biplane, achieving a historic high with a passenger load onboard.
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Buenos Aires
Lutheran Church Boy Scouts Rescue Calf Near Derby
Rev H Aroh pastor of the English Evangelical Lutheran church visits Camp Fine near Derby where scouts rescue a calf stuck in mud and later encounter a frantic cow, marking notable experiences during site scouting for the camp.
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Lutheran Church Boy Scouts
Derby
H. ©. Aroh
English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sconte
Camp Fine
Sven
Camp Inks a Narrow Escape Tale of Horns and Digging
The text describes horns caught between branches, a torn ground, and a cow's frantic efforts to free herself. Rescue involved sawing the branches. Boys cheer the outcome as a good omen. The boys leave camp on Sunday while the girls visit for a week starting Monday.
Shore Dinner Wednesday for Bridgeport Letter Carriers Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers' Association in Bridgeport will hold its annual spare dinner at Lordship Manor on Wednesday night August 12. Attendees should take the 7 50 o'clock car from Main and Golden Hill and notify the secretary to reserve seating.
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The
Letter Carriers’ Association of the
City of
Bridgeport
Lordship Manor
Main
Golden Hill
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