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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

12

SHOPMEN VOTE EXPECTED ON RETURN TO WORK

Manufacturing interests and users of New York New Haven Hartford facilities await today’s shopmen vote on resuming work. Majority sentiment drives action for all 140 local strikers with a potential return to work through September 2 to cover the general strike. Freight movement shows partial relief as embargo ease allows four commodities including food livestock ice milk and fuel shipments.

New York, New Haven & Hartford New Haven Central New England New York Boston Springfield White Mountain Sationmaster P. FE Huni

White Mountain Express to Run Friday Only

Train No 6s the White Mountain Express will depart New York Friday evening at 8 05 passing Bridgeport and Springfield via New Haven with a possible stop for main resorts. Local shopmen observers expect ballot results on end of strike soon and plan to resume work if the vote allows. Boston Maine Albany railroads vote tomorrow determining whether to end or continue strikes affecting freight and schedules for nearly a month.

White Mountain New York Bridgeport Springfield New Haven Bostoun Boston Boston and Maine Albany New York, New Haven Hartford New

Costa Rican President Leaves Native Land

Washington August 14 The Costa Rican president Cineco has left Costa Rica. Government and state department officials report no definite details yet on his departure or timing. Uncertainty remains whether he intended a brief absence or permanent exit as his brother Joaquin Tinova faces a revolutionary seizure and uncertain recognition by the United States.

Cineco Costa Rica State Department Gome Joaquin Tinova Jed Siteras Ie Republic Wen Sei Uim United States Tinoca

New Boat Line To Port Jefferson Planned

Bridgeport will add a new ferry line to Port Jefferson, Long Island, after Marine Operating Co of New York completes plans around September 1. A float landing is being built near the south ramp of the new Stratford Bridge, with a large steamer to carry autos and passengers daily across the sound at reduced auto and passenger fares. The float, 240 feet long, will be towed from Sea Dutt to Bridgeport, near Steeplechase Island landings, with Mayor Wilson saying the bridge’s appearance will not be marred.

Bridgeport Steeplechase Island Sea Dutt Wilson Arine Operating Co Sound Greenwich Rocherie

Delos Wilcox Urges Municipal Ownership Policy

Franchising expert Delos F Wilcox argues in a commission hearing that municipal ownership is the only solution for trolley issues. He testifies on urban transport as a public service not for private profit, and suggests public control to resolve the system's failures.

Delos Wilcox Anerinin Street Delos F. Wilcox New York Radigy Federal Electric Wal Erode Ape Lipley Public Service Railway Robipary New Jersey Wilcox Wileaw Wil

Government Crop Reports Confirm Director's Fear

A clipped damaged notice reports August crop data showing a sharp drop in U S wheat prospects from 1.226 billion bushels in June to 440 million by August 1, with comments noting Canada’s drought impact and concern over North America wheat surplus.

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Horeb Lodge Outing Promises Community Singing Event

An outing by Horeb Lodge greenspan WHE LamastoO features a citywide singing session led by the lodge in a planned annual event at the hall. Members are expected to participate in the sports and band performances as part of the community gathering.

Rreonapiun Bridgeport

Bolshevik Agent Reported Coming to Kingland

A female Bolshevik agent said to plan to introduce Bolshevism by air travel has arrived in Kingland en route to America. Reports state Mile Balabanova traveled via Holland according to telegrams received.

Geneva ANE Saylaphaneva Alse Ak Hpent Kingland America Fodas Téakle Mile Balabanova Holland

New Haven Ice Peddlers Must Have A License

In New Haven on August 12 the city clarified that ice peddlers must obtain the same license as other household goods sellers, with farmers selling their own truck produce exempt. The first cited case involved Michael Franco of 248 Congress Avenue, who was ordered to equip scales approved by weights and measures and secure a license.

New Haven Michael Franco Congress Avenue

Street cleaners win pay raise in Stamford

Stamford officials granted street cleaners an eight hour shift wage of 4.50 daily, up from four dollars. The Common Council approved the increase to meet workers demands.

Stamford Common Council

Firemen Responded to Stil Alarm at Fairfield and Butler

Firemen rushed to a stil alarm at 1 o clock last night to extinguish a fire in a controller box of a trolley car at Fairfield avenue and Butler street. George H. Wood of this city was elected messenger at the annual convention of the Sons of St. George held Tuesday at Lake Conyponse, and J. Young was elected assistant messenger.

Fairfield Avenue Butler Street George Wood George H. Wood The Sons of St. George Lake Conypounce S and J. Young

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