Expect Decision In Wage Trouble Friday Night
Wage dispute in Bridgeport moves to final arbitration by Otto M Hidlitz head of Labor Department Housing bureau and War Labor board umpire Samuel Lavit Machinists union and William H Johnston IA M plan mass meeting Friday night to present award Lavit to Washington for talks with War board and to return with decision as hours pass consensus grows on imminent ruling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lavit
Machinists’ Union
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Washington
Wace
Bridge Port
Otto M. Hidlitz
Department of Labor
Housing Bureau
National War Labor Board
Bidlitz
Lavit
State Street
Bridgeport
Machinists
War Board
K. Russell
Eidlitz
L. A. Osborne
Frank Judson
Osborne
Frank PF
Walsh
Johnston
Labor
Hidlitz
Eager to Serve Married Man Leaves August Twenty Sixth
A married man, Thomas Reilly, born in Ireland and living at 295 Sterling Street, will depart August 26 with the Board 6 fighters for Camp Greenleaf Georgia after his classification was changed from Class 4 to Class 1 to avoid leaving his wife dependent. He works as a machinist's helper for American Chain Company. In a separate Camp Merritt New Jersey riot report, thirteen military police were placed in the guard house after a clash between white and black troops, one negro soldier killed and five wounded, with investigation ongoing into whether orders were followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Reilly
Reilly
Ireland
Board 6
New York
Camp Merritt
N. J
Suard
Wrecking Work Continues Off Penfield Light
The wrecking schooner Fly began work early yesterday to raise the Blue Line. The barge sunk off Penfield Light near Lastebru ary and the wrecking company plans to stay at the site until the barge is raised, with completion expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
Penfield Light
Young Man in Coma After Factory Elevator Accident
John Revalacque, 18, of 200 North Washington Avenue, suffered a skull fracture after being caught between an elevator guard rail and the first floor at the Thompson Street plant of the Com pressed Paper Box company. He remains in a coma at St. Vincent's Hospital Sunday afternoon accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Revalacque
North
Washington
Syvenue
Compressed Paper Box Company
Thompson Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thrift Stamp Offer Counts for $1000 Prize Chance
Each dollar of Thrift Stamps received in this manner provides one entry for the $1,000 prize, identical to stamps bought through regular channels.
Navy Recruiting Men On Ten Days Furloughs
Chief Boatswain's Mate W T Kelly takes charge of the navy recruiting station in Cannon Street for two weeks during the absence of Garrigan and Maloney on a ten days furlough. He reports 12 to 15 men enrolled yesterday and notes enlistment will be prioritized when Congress passes the new Gratt law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wt. Ekelly
Navy
Cannon Street
George Garrigan
Tom” Maloney
New Haven
Chambers Fireless Gas Meter Claim Ad Baffles Readers
A fragmented ad-like passage questions gas meter readings and promotes a Chambers Triocloss product claim. It urges readers to install a Chambers Fireless device, hints at a December sale with a five percent cash discount, and includes garbled promotional language.
American Hardware Stores Incorporates on Fautield and Middle
American Hardware Stores announced incorporation of its new address on Fautield Avenue and Middle 8th Street. The move positions the firm to expand services in the regional market with updated storefronts and supplier arrangements.
Nationwide draft registration urged for men born before 1919
All male persons who have reached their first birthday since June 5 1918 and on or before August 24 1918 must register on August 24 1918. Provost Marshal General Crowder calls for full publicity of the summons and advises consulting local draft boards on how and when to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Chamber Adds 85 Members In Industrial Registry
The record lists 85 new members across multiple firms led by Joseph Doherty James B Doherty and various chambers. Names include Bridgeport Screw Company Comstock Woliett Connecticut Press Company and International Silver Company among many others, with memberships noted as signed or unsigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Patterson
Jt Doherty Brothers
Joseph Doherty
James B. Doherty
Bridgeport Screw Company
Comstock-Woliett Company
Edward 8. Woliett
Kingsbury Bully
Bridgeport Metal Goods Agnittesturie
Tan H
Paul T. Miller
John A. Cornell, Jr
George TL. Warren
Dear TB. Iis
Rank Miller Taumber Company
It. H. Murphy
Stoddard, Gilbert Company
J. A. Engle
Park City Engravin Company
James F. Brown
Frederick A. Strong
The
Connecticut Press Company
TE. J. Gil Jorn
George &. Bonnell
Reilly and Doyle
Forn Joy
KK. C. Keller, Jr
Antonio RR
Abiola
Turney Brothers Company
Gea Ts
Timeathy Cunaimai
Diliston
Vollax
Ty AL Hardy
Harvey Hundell
Fie
H.W. Sliven
Kerr
AL MY. Gray
Obituary notices from Stratford area include multiple funerals
Funeral services and burials are reported for several locals. Jetted Whelsit died yesterday with a service at Sacred Heart church and burial at Rt. Alivhad's cemetery. Imm er Wintom Dewhirst, founder of Dewhirst Dairy, held funeral at his Madison Avenue home with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Kate J. Goodwin’s funeral followed at St Abathh church and St. Augustine's cemetery. Marie Anna Braatz to be buried in Union cemetery after services at her Avon Street home and Evangelical German Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jirvicdeb
Lad West Avenine
Fleart Choveh
Thomas KP
Peter HW. Mlenno
Aulfard
Richard I. Moore
Whetev
Thom
Mooney
Rt. Alivhad
Leo J. Thomas P
Williamt
John Whaley
John Garry
John Sullivan
Eines Winton Dewhirst
Immer Wintom Dewhirst
Dewhirst Dairy
Iternoon
Jhidison Vot
Kiev
Herbert
Brown
Keifed
Lidweerd Vinton
Awilliaam
Allow
Chives
George Oviatt
Charles Lotstord
A. Turner
Phe Btarini
Im Mountain Chrove
Kate J. Goodwin
Kate J. Goorwin
Cmbrake
St. Abathh
Wwe
Phentas de Hantes
James Yo Thlasston
Deter
Ithen Tabs
Willian
Kentns
Albert Rockett
Glasepl Clonightin
Haney
Atien
Ano
Wheeler
St. Augustine's Comnetery
Saowel Wallace
Soaaiet Wribee
Gig
Anes Wilson
Mainetree
Scratford
St. Claire
N. d
Samuel J
Stratford
Wilson
Oelock
Janaies Wilson
Marie Anna Bernats
Maria Anna Braatz
Peaard
Avon Street
Union Cemetery
Stratford Nurse Urges Others to Take up Service
An army nursing trainee from Stratford, Miss Florence Lewis, writes from Fort Ontario and urges nurses to join the service. She praises Uncle Sam’s care, notes the fort and hospital setting near Lake Ontario, and says she will soon go overseas, seeking to inspire others to enlist despite wartime dangers. A separate item reports Sergeant Janes Babcock's arrest for a spree and a jail kiss incident with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Florence Lewis
Oswego
Sam
U. S. General Hospital No. 3
Fort Ontario
Ifere
Canada
Lake Ontario
Sorre
Lewis
Ford
Bridgeport
Warner Brothers Company
All Truckmen to Organize Freight Scale Plan
The Return Load Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce asks city truck owners to form a cooperative to fix freight rates between local points and nearby states. A meeting at Brooklawn Country Club was set to organize, aiming to complete the group before winter and railroad congestion. Earlier committee reports were also presented at the directors’ meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seates
Chamber of Commercce
New Jengland
Transportation Committee
Chamber of Comerce
Brooklawn Country Club
Police Recover Two Stolen Automobiles
Police last night recovered two automobiles stolen late Monday night. One car, belonging to T Waltens of 7 Ole Street, was found abandoned near Capitol and Dark avenues and taken to headquarters. The second car, owned by John Wargo of Fairfield, was abandoned in Wordenate and also towed to headquarters. Police believe the thieves acted for pleasure and abandoned the cars after realizing an exit. Both vehicles were found in good condition.
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Marly
Capitol
Aventues
Lina Vecantiotin
Broushe O
T. Waltens
Ole Street
Ffa
Tohn Wargo
Mairflela
Stratford Youth Among Wounded
A Stratford youth serving with the 104th Infantry in advanced dressing stations is praised by his superior for his brave work aiding wounded fighters. Born in Stratford and longtime resident, he was part of a local school class last June and was not present for diplomas. his diploma was sent to his parents.
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104Th Infantry
Five Year Old Boy Struck by Automobile in Capital Avenue
A five year old boy named Archia rinkelstone sustained a severe laceration over the right eye when struck by an automobile driven by Walters of 40 Federal street about 9 p.m. last night on Capital avenue. He was taken to the hospital. the driver claims the child ran into the street before he could stop. The accident was reported to the Fourth precinct station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archia Rinkelstone
Walters
Fourth Precinct
Capital Avenue
Wipte's clothing missing. police seek roomer
Louis Harrison reports trunk clothing stolen from his home on Fourth Avenue yesterday. A roomer at the house is also missing, and police are investigating as they expect to recover the belongings and identify the roomer soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touis Harrison
L Avenue
Unclear historical notice of overseer service approval
A garbled report notes Reverend CL receives word about an oversight service arrangement in the year MM. The document mentions approval by trustees and preparation steps, with references to Bridgeport and a ceremony related to church duties. The text is fragmentary with many misread terms.
Transmits Congratulations to the 26th Division in General Orders
Boston reports Major General Clarence Edwards praises the 26th New England division for their line advance July 18 to 25 on the western front. The general orders laud their unafraid stance under fire, moral and physical superiority, and willingness to endure blood and lives, with gratitude for their service and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdwards
Boston
New England
Clarence TR. Edwards
Herd
Department of the Worth
Edwards
Nominees Named at Republican State Convention
Dr te Heister Ball of Newcastle county nominated for U S Senate by the Republican state convention. Dr Cheh Gaston chosen as Republican candidate for representative in Congress. Platform pledges cooperation with national government toward a sound and successful end to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. del
Te Heister Ball
Newcastle County
United States Senate
Cheh . Gaston
Congress
Vinol Vinoland Vinolads Helps Weak School Boy
A 17 year old schoolboy recounts extended illness with typhoid fever and weakness. A physician prescribes Vinol Vinoland claiming it rebuilt strength using iron manganese and other nutrients. The ad credits the tonic with rapid recovery and enabling return to school.
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Pershing P Division
Army
Merritt
WOM
American Hardware
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
American Hardware Stores, Inc
U.S
Joseph Luearele
Graphphone Manufacturing Company
L Wade Street
Luerrele
Antonia Santoro
Georre Risca
George Tisca
Rousie
American Hardware Stores
Fautield Ave
Middle
Chamber
Soldier
Miss Lewis
Janes Babcock
United States Quartermaster Corps
Camp Dix
Paifield
Sheritf Wilwood
Sherif Hhwood
Canp Dix
Keook
Elowood
Greens Farms
Wairfield
Iere
An Wat
Irapore
Wipte
INF Mons
Agiptix
Koviddeys Vanes
el Ty Orepork
Bill Hineman
American Bank & Trust Co
East Main St
Barnum Ave
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