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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
11
Final paragraph argues labor demand will rise with industrial activity and reconstruction in Europe. Cites shifts in employment from war, urges workers to pursue home building gains, noting shortages and the need for confidence in steady wages and secure mortgages.
The National Market on Main Street posted a union card showing all employes are affiliated with Local 54 of the Amalgamated Meat Choppers and Butchers association of North America. It is the first in the city to claim 100 percent membership, with about 50 members across city markets. Local officers listed include Paul Clarke president Augustus Lawless vice president James Plunkett treasurer Li McClellen secretary and James F. McQue business agent.
At Walnut Beach preparations for the Little Coney Island opening on Memorial Day proceed. Work crews erect concession stands and electric arches along Walnut Beach avenue while H S Bell and wife direct operations. McCormack and Parry of Bridgeport plan a large outdoor dance hall with pavilion, with contracts expected soon. The coming holiday is anticipated as the resort’s biggest ever.
May 14 Detroit reports waivers requested on pitcher James of the Detroit American League team. The club hopes to release or move the player who is said to be fit to pitch elsewhere. No final decision announced.
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