British Strike May Become Nation Wide
London March 31 Associated Press reports that the national coal miners strike set to begin midweek hinges on meetings of the railway and transport workers slated for early next week. Railwaymen and transport workers may back the miners, potentially triggering a wider stoppage with government measures considered to avert a total halt in coal supply. The impasse parallels a tense prelude to 1917 mine actions, as both sides show no yielding.
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London
Associated Press
National Coal Miners
Uen
Railway
Aymien
Tw Ge
Helce Transport Wwork
Leas
Nonce
Winthernig Stent
Norkers
Layne
Ain
Sovern
Alliahee
Lie
Sven
Yime
Minis Alliance
Larvai
Shoraneport
Telusal
Boy Hospitalized After Street Cut Footage of incident in front of home
Five year old Gleason, of East Main street, was cut and rushed to St Vincent's hospital with a severe scalp laceration and possible skull fracture after an automobile struck him. He was unconscious on arrival, revived later, under observation. The driver identified as Shiv Charles Lockwood from State Street.
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Ward Gleason
Main Street
Charles Lockwood
St. Vincent's Hospital
E Ockwood
Atmergency
Mit
D. Fyts
Harding Urged to Call Conference
Frewell of the American Federation of Labor pressed for a conference between railroad executives and union leaders to settle points in dispute. He stated two million railroad workers and millions of dependents rely on a prompt, productive solution to avert widespread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frewell
Railway Enlayes Department
American Federation of Labor
Nians Rg
Ciet
Booze Auto Smash-Up On City Streets Reported
Police said a drunken auto wreck near the Stratford bridge drew a large crowd as several occupants fled the scene. Investigators identified three women giving false addresses while officers searched for spilled liquor and evidence. one driver claimed he tried to stop the skid.
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Pohus
Waltiam Street
King
Rast Mainer
Barnum Avenue
Community Chest Drive to Open Campaign for One Campaign
A city launches a single Community Chest drive to replace multiple appeals. Norman Leeds chairs the Finance committee with key board members guiding divisions and teams. The plan aims to raise funds quickly, reduce solicitations, and support local emergency charities and hospitals through a unified campaign.
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Nat
Ventr
Ives
Norman Leeds
E. Lavery
Prinegel
Col
Wilmer
Ted Ie
Dean Z
Fabie Sociaien Charitiz Club
Sisterhood
Park Avenue
Bridgeport Protective Association
Bridgeport Pruetessant Orphan Asylum
Bridgeport
Chrisian Poion
Bridgeport Hospital
Bay i Salvation Army
Mathoe Charitu
Couns
Jewish Women
Mebnesy Childrens
Luke Wanderers
Vincest’s Hospital
Queens Daughters
Turners’ Aid Seciew
Rebef
Fire Board Must Reinstate Officer
A disputed case from 1931 involves the Fire Department lieutenant demotion and the waiting period rules. Judge Keeler denies the alternative writ, orders restoring the relator with costs, and hints other demotions may be reinstated upon review.
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Parker Seeley
Major Wilson
Keeler
Chareer
Gommaton
Yar Somamon Council
SS Aid
Efsen
Lts
Eeler
Ndge
Samuel Dawe
Michiel Noonan
Doin H. Cassidy
John HB
Win
Wilson
Bremer
W. Parker Sealey
Syatany
Y M C A Boys Circus Impresses Crowded Gym Night
The Y M C A boys minstrels and circus last night in the gymnasium drew a capacity audience. Each performer showed notable talent and the show will be repeated tonight as part of ongoing campaign efforts at the Hotel Stratfield.
Milford Beach Fashion Rules Spark Registrar Shakeup
A city crackdown on beach attire leads to a registrar reshuffle as deputies Launsbury and Mitzroy take over duties. The change follows a review by Thomas W. Lill of the Bureau of Municipal Research, amid widening budget scrutiny and ethics questions in Bridgeport.
Kramer Explains Dry Evasions And Enforcement Gaps
Prohibition director Kramer defends the Volstead Act while acknowledging enforcement weaknesses. He says medicinal and industrial alcohol permits are being tightened, and proposes more warehousing, border patrols, and broader state action. He warns that public support is essential for progress and notes limited support in New York and other areas.
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Kramer
Congress
Prohibition
New York
Mao
Movie Censorship Hearing Reported by Connecticut Committee
A chaotic hearing on film censorship in Connecticut showcased division between advocates and opponents. Speakers questioned limits on what could be shown while committee members cautioned against overreach, with some noting potential chilling effects on access to films.
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Conal
Chee Sorshin
Connecticut
Local Rail Unions Meet in New York City
More than 300 representatives from 16 international and national railroad workers organizations convene in New York to discuss a potential amalgamation. The district covers Greater New York, extending north to Bridgeport and Hartford, Connecticut, and west to Philadelphia area.
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Union Lasiera
New York
United States
Greater
Beidgeport
Sturtford
Conn
Asx
Weet Ag
Thilderbore
N.sane -Namern
Pennsylvas Ae Os
Weather sketch due to frontal systems across Atlantic coast
A fragmented weather relay describes cloudy conditions across the Atlantic states with cooler temperatures in the northeast and warmer spells elsewhere. It notes shifting winds from south to west, a mixed forecast for Friday and Saturday, and cites general cloudiness from New York to Maine with variable readings and a Dainty Almanac reference for local tides and sunrise sunset.
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South New
Edider
New York
Neiblone
Hal
Udler
Thoradiy
Teshi
Atari States
New @agland
Shoriia
Atlante
Missiasing
Atlantia
Claudys
Denver
Kloudy
Obscure obituary notices from a Bridgeport era
Obituary notices list Anseph Bertany Niemera of Josem leary son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bertany of 200 Dames Street who died serving with BR WOT Infantry in World War I. Funeral at Welocs Lite and Mass at Es Ceril. burial at St Michael's. Survivors include parents and siblings. other obituaries mention Mrs Margarethe Moock at 1913 Stratford Avenue, Private Charles D. Shaysr of Battery C Sixth Artillery, Charles A. Waddinott of Devon, and Arthur Fenney a Bridgeport conductor with multiple survivors and affiliations.
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Anseph Bertany
Niemera
Josem Leary
Joseph Bertany
Dames Street
Hilleg
Duis
George Pist
Ceril
St. Michael's
Etme
Militars
Bertuny
Paerick Garrity
Sabina Corter
Patrick Garrity
John Garrity
Beechwood Avenue
Ustee
John J
Thomas
Bridgepont
William
Westport
Johan Burkley
Wiliam
St. Augustine's Church
Margareethe Moock
Margarethe Moock
Verday Et de Galen Hospital
Ulness
Stratford Avenue
August G. Baker
Gerwarth Mocele
Adolph Winkel
Walker
Baffles
Stephen Fish Sherman
St. John's Episcopal Elmirch
Taleriew Cemetery
Barris Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles A. Waddinott
Hart Bridgepor
Concertina Namil
Lenox Avenue
Devon
Barnum Foundrs
Xsw Haven
Scolash Historical Society
Bridgeport
Pattern Maters’ Union
Magna Obaurta Lode
Orefer Sons of
St. George
Die Booth
Fenney Charles
Marify
Clevelynd
Master Painters Break with Union Over Wages and Policies
About 34 master painters attended a meeting last night. the number affected reached 459. The Local Union declined wage scales, signaling future strikes and a wage deferral stance. The Masters' association warned of nonrecognition of wage scales and stated workers would not be bound to pay wages they deem unjust.
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Wen
Ofa
Jas Nigh Toe Union
Mart Teniahe
Rpenters
Elm Street
Teller
Wm, Davon
MDM
Vinasymich
Dt Cement
Marsh
Ayelaws
Lacar Salon
Dorp Martind
Preacher Attacks Church Formality in Anniversary Address
Rev. Joan McNeill urged Bridgeport Christian Union to drop deadliness in worship noting devoutness and reverence are not served by stiff forms. Humor brightened the talk as he recalled world wide preaching experiences and warned against hollow ritual at the anniversary services. Tomorrow will feature Rev J W Simpson and Rex J Genther will speak on humanity.
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Joan McNeill
Bier
Sundar Brei
Poltorman Slayer Held For Grand Jury Action
Heman Silverstein of 4200 Fifteenth Avenue New York charged with homicide in the shooting that killed Policeman Joseph Connolly during a raid on a card game. He was held without bail for Grand Jury after examination in Flatbush Court Brooklyn. The complaint was made by Officer Ghisher who led the raid. District Attorney Everstein believed raiders were holding up.
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Poltorman
Grand Jury
New York
Heman Silverstein
Jonith
Joseph J. Connelly Auring
Silverstei
Ouah Court Bruckton
Ghisher
Silverstein Istent
Everstein
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Triple Alliance
Edgar Easter
Morvaur
Fish
Bineres
Walsh
Haar
Fire Board
Unc
Y.M.C. A. Boys
Stratfield
de Valera
Milford Resorts
Morehan
Pune
Thomas Wh. Lill
Bureau of Munismal Research
Chamber of Commerce
Caus Uc
Bridgeport Constriction Company
Eugagee
Broad Street
Robert Emmet Donnelly
Manger
la Whtain Ratis
Ne Oicer
Trish Repalie
Valera
Rerubbean
Americs
Pesiden
Courni
Cizens
Abe
Wiener
Ireland
Gillow
Towari
Republic
Hag
Tig
Milford
Tasanatie
House of Representatives
Larlford
Janes
Robert Mo
Regiswar Lavnabarr
Soma Time
Willelh
Piteroy
Han
Ritner
Regisae
Beran
Launabiery
Iiteroy Deauty
Mitzroy
Meishtoy
le Lancormobile Herapany
Tre
Heer
R Melfroy
American Onion
Nam Maran
N.Y
Lanse Podemai
Madison Avenue
Ben Ignatiare
Miu
Bec
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Floral Park
BAYER
Applinan
Maxe
West
Stratford
Birdseye Atrea
Mair Street
Jeremiah Holmes
First National Bank
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