Machinists Protest Discharge Claim at Lake Torpedo Plant
Union machinists at Lake Torpedo Boat Company plant met to form a protest committee. They allege a member was discharged for praising Eugene V Debs as a friend of labor and seek reinstatement. Lake Torpedo officials deny any discharge or Bolshevist allegations.
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
United States Shipping Board
Lake Company
Mien
Eugene V. Debs
P. B. ‘Brill
Oes
Iman
Don’t Spoil Your Hair By Washing It
An advertisement advises using Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo instead of common soaps. It claims the shampoo is pure grease free, inexpensive, lasts months, and yields rich lather that cleanses, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, fluffy, and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
New Summer Play Frock for Young Girls
A breezy play frock for girls aged six to eight features two equal panels sewn at shoulders and sides with back opening. Made from crepe or rough silk, the design uses bound leg openings and washable tassels, promising quick sewing, easy laundering, and smart appearance.
Bridgeport Sees Unemployment Drop Amid Labor Demand
Unemployment in Bridgeport has been nearly wiped out due to strong labor demand and U S Employment Service efforts. Federal director David Allen reported about 1,000 unemployed in the city, down from 6,900 five weeks ago, with local manufacturers noting robust hiring. The statewide pattern mirrors this revival as the armistice aftermath fades and prosperity returns, though a few hundred unskilled workers remain unemployed for a short period.
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Bridgeport
Uni
Ins
David Allen
U. S&s. Employment Service
Hartford
Sacred Heart School Graduates Large Class
Sacred Heart parochial school held commencement in the Myrtle avenue church with over 1,000 attendees. Sixty-one graduates received diplomas. Rev. Richard I. Moore presented diplomas and Rev. John A. Sullivan gave a talk on Catholic Education and its Ideals. Medalists included Josephine Dargan and William J. Fitzgerald. other honorees were William V. Boynton, Margaret M. Linders, Andrew S. Jontas, William C. Condon, Florence Sullivan, Dorothy Killian, and Agnes Quinn. Benediction by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney closed exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Parochial School
Myrtle Avenue
Richard I. Moore
L.L.D
John A. Sullivan
Shurch
Josephine Dargan
William J. Fitzgerald
William V. Boynton
Margaret M. Linders
Andrew S. Jontas
William C. Condon
Florence €. Sullivan
Dorothy Kk. Killian
Agnes ©. Quinn
Thomas J. Mooney
Boulder crushes man at Bridgeport gravel pit
Joseph Inssa of 443 North Washington avenue was trapped when a boulder broke loose at a Bridgeport Sand & Gravel pit. He was taken to Mimargency hospital with possible skull fracture and scalp wounds. City court arraigns Ross Spell of Norwalk for evading railroad fare after brief exchange with Judge Bartlett. He admitted possessing 18 cents and was given 15 minutes to leave town.
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Bouudet
Bridgeport Sand & Gravel Co
Joseph Inssa
North
Washington Avenue
Mimargency Hospital
Ross Spell
Norwalk
Tudge Bartlett
Ztown
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Charlie Chaplin
Luba Miroff & Coq
Eddie Phillips
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McCormick & Shannon
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Frances.& Overholt
KE. B. Warner
Red Butte
Dordi Dalton
Sissel & Blake
Carle
Inez
Jim Europe
Alma
Merriman
Jack Dempsey
Jesse Ward
the Pathe News
Theatre
Main Street
Katherine Mace
Hall Caine
Preadore Roberts
Donald
Fritzi Brunette
Jack Hall
Burton Holmes
Strand Comedy
Boor
Wire
Ormah! Qand
Mara
Oga
D. M. Read & CO
Oak Grove Casino
Walnut Beach
Toment
Snappiest Jazz Orchestra
State of
Connecticut
Little Coney Kozy Korner Dance Hall
Viola Dana
Ruth Roland
Vivian Mantn
Allege Torpedo Company
Eugene Debs
Hippo Drome
Olive Thomas
Lin
Wallace Reid
Essanay Fim
Phem
Will H. Parky
Bridgeport Chamber
of Commerce
Harry Carey
Beardsley Park
Sacred Heart School
Bartlett
Patrick McCue
Ga H. Dunbar
Board of Health
Alex A. Morrissey
Charities Department
Faith Congregational Chapel
North Avenue
Mie Sun and
Reltno
Ladies’ Ald Society
Fairfield
Beach Pavilion
Murray's Orchestra
D. C. Quilty
LE Chateau
Newtown Inn
FE. Corbett
Lizing
New York
Caronia
Geht
Arvices
Pool Jaduly & Duly
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Bepi
YORIC
Tatarhe
Schneider Stuulo
Central
Stratford Ave
Lini
West End State St
Clinton Ave
Rex Beach
Owen ‘Moore
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Tally Marshall
Sidney Ainsworth
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Community Plate
Community
Community ‘Company
Fairfield Avenue
State St. and Arcade
P. O. Arcade Center
Mantler’s Baby Shop
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