Liberty Loan Drive Hits Apathy In Bridgeport
Bridgeport gears up for the third Liberty Loan with a big factory and school campaign. Howard Speer leads a factory push, naming district majors from Crane, Bryant Electric, and other plants. Teachers at Bridgeport schools vow to match prior loans as weather and enthusiasm test the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Federal Reserve
Liberty Loan
Howard Speer
WA. J. MacDonald
W. F. Severn
A. W. Burritt Company
Norman Leeds
Automatic Machine Company
J. H. Collier
Crane
Charen
J. G. Kingsbury
Grant Manufacturing Company
W. F A. Eccles
Robert Eames
Bryant Electric Company
LH. B. Curtiss
Bridgeport’ Hardwhere Manufacturing
Charles Weeks
American Ube and Stamping Company
H. Barnslea
Crane Company
G. S. Sherwood
Rina Tibbon Body Company
CG. BE. Adama
Take Torpedo Boat Company
WN. McCathron
McCath
Bonds Taken by Equitable in Liberty Loan Drive
New York April 11 subscriptions to the third Liberty loan in the Second Federal Reserve district exceeded 208 million dollars, per the Liberty Loan committee of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The statement reports a rise of over 100 percent compared with the first four days of the campaign, with total subscriptions continuing to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Bridgeport
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
New York
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Liberty
Damp gloom continues with April snow and sleet
Weather notes report two more damp, unsettled days as east winds bring varying snow and sleet. Telegraph and telephone lines suffer ice storm disruption along the Atlantic seaboard while April showers threaten May flowers.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Decision of U S Arbitrators to Settle Labor Trouble at Remington Arms
Government investigators probe wage conditions as machinists and toolmakers vote to back demands. A committee will act on findings expected early next week and may set a strike date if officials reject the report. Sixty to eighty four cent demands and 98 percent backing are noted. the matter is sent to the International and Labor departments in Washington for expert review. A separate note cites a large life insurance subscription at $14 million by Equitable Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Arms
Sam Lavit
The
Machinists Union
Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Washington
Overman bill draws opposition in Senate
In Washington on April 11, debate resumed on the Overman reorganization bill as opponents argued it would strip Congress of control over civil agencies while expanding presidential power in wartime. Senator Smith of Georgia led the attack, while Senator Lewis of Illinois urged broad powers for wartime needs. Other senators urged limits and cautioned against weakening civil authority amid ongoing war. A separate note reports John Dieth, a 196 Franch Street merchant seaman trainee, enlisting via the U S Merchant Marine.
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Washington
Senate
Smith
Georgia
Nemont
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Wade Commission
Toe
Congress
Lewis
Ilinois
Cummins
Town
Ttepublican
Ashurst
Arizona
Seven Playgrounds to Open May First by City Department
The Department of Recreation will open seven regular playgrounds and two in school yards on May 1. Locations include Yellow Mill near Ye Mill pond Old Mill Green Takayetta on Oak Street Wheeler on Wheeler Avenue and West End on Cherry Street. The Board of Education may grant permission to five wards at Monday night’s meeting. About 60 applicants seek playground supervisor posts. around 40 will be chosen within a month. The city plans to lease vacant plots for play areas to meet land needs amid gardening spread.
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Department of Recreation
Trecreation Commission
Ve Cinhan
Yellow Mill
Ye Mill Pond
Old Mill Green
Takayettna
Oal Street
Wheeler
Wheeler Avenue
West Nd
Cherry Street
Board of Education
Parmis
Ion
Gahan
Mondiy
Department of It
J da
Parment
Scottish Historical Society Meeting Delivers Address and Program
At a meeting of the Scottish Historical Society this evening a speaker will deliver an address using devices. The amusement committee announced a full program for the coming weeks with June events listed. A variety show includes whist and a vaudeville act, with Trev J. R. Brown featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish Historical Society
Tiis Historical Society
Ark
Arausement Committee
Veeudeville
Trev
J. R. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. E. MacDonald
Biata Bridgeport Brass Company
J. J. Farmer
H. A. Chafee
A.W. Burritt Company
G. i. Kirsten
Pe- Buonnock Foundry
L.A. Nathnagle
Holmes & Edwards
John A. Leonard
N. H R. Hoyt
Singer Manufacturing Company
L. R. Edwards
Harvey Wubbell, Inn
W. H. Feeters
Warner Bros
T Russell Cate
Ae W. Beach Company
H. R. Naramore
Bridgeport Conch Lace Company
L. A. Wolskie
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Sach
Artistic Bronze Company
G. Ss. Shernaooud
H. D. Simon
Mary A. Stapleton
Longfellow School
Julia KF. Moynihan
Barnum School
Samuel J. Slawson
Ekimer J E. Havens
Bond of Education
Equitable
U. S
Machinists’ Union
Equitable Tife Assurances Society
Main ST
Overman
Bensonhurst
Yonkers Statesman
John Dieth
Franch Street
United States Merchant Marine
W. P. Hindle
Ihe
John Flynn
Boston
Stratfield
Berlin
Connors
Society Brand
ELK Brand Clothes
Connors Clothes
Lke Manhattan
Earle & Wilson
Eagle
NUFF
State St
E. Main St
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