Daylight saving plan gains support from Bridgeport firms
Bridgeport workers favor daylight saving as New Haven road and state manufacturers' association officials say schedules will shift on April 25 in line with the plan. Executives report surveys show majority workers favor it. opposing unions pledge peaceful education. Listings name numerous Bridgeport manufacturers backing the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Hawley
New Haven Road
New Haven
State Manufacturers’ Association
George 8. Hawley
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Common Council
The
State Association
Bardo
Ther
Toad
Raw
Hartford
Massachusetts
New York
Aailroad
Bridgeport
Dty
Teldgeport
Brass x
Union Metallic Cartridge
Association, Chamber of Commerce
NS Commuunity
St Targe
Central Labor ‘Union
Lodge 30
Amalgamated ‘Metal Workers’ of América
John Egan
Central Labor Union
St. Thé
Algerman
Lpion
Mit
Hawley
Manufacturers’ S Association
Trants
Ashcroft Manufacturing Company
Electric Cable Company
Challenge Cyblery Company
Standard Coupler Company
Coulter and McKenzie Company
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Automatic Machine. Company
Crane Company
Manufacturers' Iron Foundry
Acme -Shear Company
Bridgeport Coach Lacs Company
William V. Dee Company
Fred
Bruel
Bridgeport Outer Works
Stanley
Bronze Company
A. W. Bursitt Company
Bridgeport Hardware ‘Company
Whiting
H. Nilson Machina Y Company
Bryan
Electric Company
iBridgeport
Springfield Manufacturing Company
Mturing
Parrote ‘A Furnish
Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Company
Canfiel Rubber Company
White Manufacturing Company
Thomas P. Taylor Vo Company
Rise in Funeral and Materials Costs Draw Outcry
Fragments report undertakers boosting funeral costs to 10 dollars with added charges for out-of-town services as livery drivers, tires, and rubber soar, while headstone firms seek a 20 percent raise. Local price shifts mirror broader economic strain on living costs and utilities. The piece notes increased fees across coffins, candelsticks, shrouds, and grave markers alongside a mockery of changing traditions and a proposed “Liptan’ funeral. Also mentions Universal Cycle Camping Inc forming to manufacture and sell bicycles and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primita
Banshee College
High Crist
D. Rockefeller
Tacksor Stone Company
James Sexton & ‘Sons
Barte
Westerly
R. I
Expelled Socialist members spark New York Assembly clash
In Albany April amid war talk and party strife, Socialist renters of the assembly seats were expelled by a majority vote. The move, tied to disloyalty charges, targets the Socialist party and follows pressure from Democratic leaders to bar party influence. The vote drew mixed reactions as leaders warned of political tension.
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Albany
Looiagus
Claessens Uvl
de Wits
Stunuel
Lowise
Somorrom
Zs Selves
Sweet
Alitator
Duster
New York
Clanel
Becauge Wey
Svtisied
Semblymean
Lois Waldman
Unveut Waldinga
Ciessens Unt
Sedomen
Sheeg MitLee
Orr
We Witt
Waldir
Roosevelt
Lie
Te Moor UN Hellyporh
Golongl
Pheadore
Wassau
Mbis
D. Smith
Agevelt
Angels Ink
Heeproe
Jdeckiry Gasvmillors
Araory
Ladaden
Ehe
Atha
Monrup
Capel Waldnuin
Cleswag
Ge Wits
Joy Petiving
Jim
Magerry
Apathy Delays Bridgeport War Memorial Drive
Apathy toward further fund drives in Bridgeport may postpone opening of a Liberty Memorial Building campaign. Alderman Aiami said public response has been weak across drives. committee plans another meeting within a week to decide whether to postpone and pursue further fundraising efforts despite prior returns from various donors.
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Bridgeport
Tim
Hinnilltan
Tellemioral
Mittes
Aldermin Aiamisen
Liberty
Socialists to Appeal Ouster Decision
Socialists plan to appeal a court ouster ruling as they seek to restore party status and challenge the decision. The April public notice notes the appeal process and possible state actions.
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Preie Court
Dali Breck
State
Public Voice Sought as Wage Talks Break Down
R R executives press for public discussion of the wage dispute amid stalled negotiations. A fragmentary report describes a historic lava-locked find near San Ratach, including a white stone relic and a preserved girl’s remains, with expeditions to Washington noted in vain.
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R.R
San Ratach
Washington
Indictment Follows in Supreme Court Leak Case
An indictment charges conspiracy to defraud the United States over alleged leaks of a Supreme Court decision. Ashton Embry, once secretary to Justice McKenna, named as the man who disclosed the Southern Pacific decision contents last November, with others tied to stock market speculation. The District of Columbia indictment notes attempts to influence markets and references officials including Mayors, a Washington lawyer, and James Finnwood Gray in the Justice Department.
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McKenna
Southern Pacific
Washington
Wisters
Supreme Court
Ashton &. Tmbry
Yourrok Wanes
W5ington
James Finnwood Gray
Attornday
Department of Justice
Soethern
District of Columibia
Marcha
Department of Sustlon
Che
Stles
Vig & Gorrany
United States Supreme Ions Qelor
Impardiel
Nile
Wilson Commands U S Troops in Germany
April 1 dispatch reports President Wilson asserting direct command over U S troops in Germany. He states Allied Commission ordinances govern the occupied area and that authority rests with him as Commander in Chief, with Major General Avan leading American forces.
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Wilson
Germany
Peest Wilaga
Tim House
Agere
Ovis
Marshal Hoek
Gt Trance
Aalit
Niles
Upation
Gonprat Avan
Protest to Remove Carson in Colonial Plight
Fragmentary report notes a protest to remove Carson’s picture from homes and meeting places. The text references Sir Edward and a vote favoring a home tale feat, with colonists in Monegil, van, and Moanashon facing penalties if resisting.
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Carson
Porlen
Apel
Edward Dursays
Ay Lees
Searordey
Qounties
Monegil
Be van
Moanashon
Uustery Tollay
Seren
Fragmentary Mississippi Convention Delegates Report
Fragmentary OCR notes high party activity with delegates at a state convention. The text mentions a Republican bill and vote tactics, with garbled names and unclear associations. It references delegates and a statewide meeting but lacks coherent details or clear outcomes.
Ruhr Strike Ends In Germany As Talks Break Down
Reports from Düsseldorf indicate the strike by German workmen has ended after a general conference in Basen. A telephone report received here from tram agency cites a short wave that the outcome favors the workers and signals a revolution in labor actions.
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Dusseldote
Berta Zaver
Tram Agen
Onigi
Wage Rift Drives Rail Labor Board Appointment
Washington April 1 Wage talks between railroads and unions collapsed over public participation in a $1 billion wage dispute. Under the transportation act the case moves to the railroad labor board to be appointed by President Wilson, with three public representatives.
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Railroad Labor Board
Pres. Wilson
Transportation Act
Public
Washington
Wilson
T. Whiter
Awly
Comsmutes
Congress
Whiter
Congresa
Inber Board
Sewell x Burden
Transportatio Ton
Broyyp
Qullway
Wnionstipets
Yeul
Rall~ Yard Managemente
Unionm
Sven
Jowell
Oreas Pns
Whiter Wrone
Portasion
Ats Afi
Mellus
Tri-Parctec
Miners Denounce Coal Price Rise
Union official asserts government erred in lifting price restrictions. Sears for United Mine Workers of America says a 27 percent wage rise does not justify rising coal at $1.59 a ton. He notes production costs rise only 40 to 50 cents per ton and disclaims responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sears
United Ming Workrs of America
Suffrage Amendment Defeated in Delaware House Vote
In Dover on April 1 the Delaware House defeated the ratification resolution to make the state the 36th to authorize a national woman suffrage amendment, 199 to 9. Several members switched votes during the debate and a few records were adjusted as the measure failed to pass this session.
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Senate
Dover
Del
Delaware
United States
House of Representatives
Jinun
Wilson's Name Off Georgia Ballot
In Atlanta on April 1 the status of President Wilson’s name on the Georgia ballot is discussed. Attorney General Rabon Thon notes that W. G. Wiarsen and Hake Smite are the only candidates whose ratios will appear on the ballot.
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Atlanta
Gaw
Lila O
Wilson
Pelivion
Rabon
G Wiarsen
Perio
Autre Hake Smite
Chicago Stock Handlers Return to Work
Dispatch notes that Chicago stock handlers resume duties after a disruption described in fragmented OCR text. The report mentions workers and packing facilities, with references to closures or suspensions and subsequent return, but lacks clear dates or specifics. The item preserves the event focus and local labor impact with emphasis on the recovery of operations.
Mexican Election Drama and Polish Front Actions
A Mexican presidential race saw a stabbing incident in Mexico City where candidate Bonillas allegedly struck General Cosio with a revolver, injuring him. In Europe, Polish forces repulsed attacks on the southern front near Lateh cof, with reports up to March 25 detailing a two week offensive near the Nepayer lines as the Russian drive pressed from February 20 onward.
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Washington
Legation
Aries
Weed Perester
Lateh Cof
Fronh
Mth
Volish
Fem
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