Union Leader Defies Jitneys to Disrupt Trolley Union
A local trolley workers dispute centers on union mergers and possible shifts to a jitney men’s organization. John Hurley of the local smen's union denounces plans as a threat to the Connecticut company and the American Federation of Labor, pressing to consult LABOR heads before Sunday’s meeting. He cites past attempts to hire workers and warns of a clash if separate unions destabilize the trolley workers.
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Onc
Anovies
Jonn Hurley
Central Labor Union
Tne
Hurley Suemice
Fermins
Union
Ehanifawrs
Urion
Jiinsy Hus Association
Lis .Association
Connecticut
Fitney Bas Association
American Federation of Labor
Fit Aecepta
Connecticut Company
Sunton
Dyeak
Trolleymen's
Bridgeport
Poles Recapture Two More Towns
Poles press their offensive recapturing two more towns as military authorities report about 50,000 prisoners taken since the offensive began. General Milsudski appeals to peasants to aid the army and hand over prisoners, while organized scouting parties pursue Reds in the wooded country.
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Milsudski
Patriotic Sons Conclude Session Elect Officers Seek Legislature Aid
The Patriotic Order of America discussed backing moves for teacher salaries and public schools, adopting a resolution to appoint a legislative committee to represent the order in Hartford. Officers were elected and installed, including President A Vorgerson and Secretary Nye New Haven, with delegates attending from multiple towns. The gathering featured a luncheon, dancing, and music as delegates traveled to events at the Stratfield hotel and Colonial Tall.
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Miller
America
Hartford
A. Vorgerson
New Britain
W. B. Candee
Winterburs
Maurer
Farme
HM. Gr Waterville
Ry New Haven
Ay Thompson
New Zy Wake Guard
J. B. Biers
S. Bennett
Tortington
I ‘B. Davenport
South Serwaltees
W. Hinksley
Bridgeport
J. J. Hawley
New Haven
Edward Dayke
Pennsylvania
Clarksburg
A. A. Schipke
Meriden
Cummp
P. O
Stratfield Hotel
Cuncheon
Danging
Colonial Tall
Schulcheiser Orchestra
Americans Win Antwerp Bouts in Doubles
Americans Turnbull and Waudman beat Kumugae and Kushio of Japan 7 6 in doubles. In women's singles Milly Longion of France beat Misa Holman of England 6 3. Mrs MacNair and Mist McKane defeated Mrs Beamish and Ass Holman in women's doubles. Mixed doubles Longs ten and Docugis of France defeated MeKane and Alf Woodman 6 2.
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Turnbull
Waudman
Fred
Kumugae
Kushio
Japan
Milly Longion
France
War
Misa Holman
England
Mrs. MacNair
Mist McKane
Epis Jand
Mrs. Beamish
Ass Holman
God
Xfe Longsten
MT. Docugis
Franca
Mise MeKane
Alf Woodman
Bad
Grant Boat Lines Raises Rates Despite Board Purport
A board review supports the proposed rate increases as reasonable and necessary, with details about routes including New Orleans and the Mexican border. Hugh Gibson, U S undersecretary, arrived in Paris to office discussions before proceeding to Warsaw for duties. An unrelated advertisement hawks Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a refreshing stomach aid.
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Ijnn
New Orleans
Ita
Lady Billy's a Big Hit in Bridgeport Show
Lienty W. Strage sails to Bridgeport for the opening of Lady Billy at MM theater. The audience of about 2,000 gave a loud ovation for Mitzi Steinke’s Madam, Zelda Sears’ book, Harald Levy’s music, and the entire company. Critics praise the rhythmic verse, sparkling wit, and seamless production as a possible world favorite.
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Lienty W. Strage
Bridgepore
T 7
K Theatre
Occasi
Hrajos
TeIly
Ove
Mit
Hajox
Adda Sears
Dack
Sears
Rshades
Gilbert and Sullivan
America
Henry We Savage
Bayreuth
Billy
Om Zelda Sears
Harald A. Levy
Mital Bajos
Beatrice Constance
Asnastasia
Greenwith Village
Ntye
Sydney Greenstreet
Bateson
Hitler
Arthur Uttry
Manuel
Boyd Marshall
Wee
Plait Amelia
Tohn Smith
Woieg
Ojo
Sand
Maurice Collinette
Ong
Lady Billy
Ima
Idgapor
Actors with Band On Harding's Lawn
A Marching and Coolidge theatrical group paraded through the city to Harding’s lawn ceremony. AL Jolson presided as permanent chairman while actors and a band entertained before Senator Hughes voiced calls for a president with courage and constitutional fidelity.
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Catone
George Harvey
New York
Hardes
Marching
Coolidge Paeatrical League
Cits
Harding
Sty
AL Jolson
My. Jlughes
Uless Armorica
Amerive
Roosevelt Starts Campaign Speech In Stormy Milwaukee Tour
Roosevelt spoke in Milwaukee under a fierce thunderstorm, addressing a large crowd. He criticized the Republican platform, urged moving beyond the “good old times,” and emphasized progress and forward planning for peace and war. Also noted were accompanying supporters and a split in the party lineup with mention of Cox and Johnson.
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Wranklin
Roosevelt
Neice
Cav
Cox
Ohio
Mi Knasevelt
Sud
Dean
Tennessee Supreme Court weighs Volz relief amid suffrage clash
Tennessee Chief Justice Langselt issued a temporary restraining writ against Governor from acting on suffrage matters as Nashville opponents press their case. The Nashville writ was filed as anti suffrage leaders plan to ask Washington DC courts to block ratification steps while Tennessee lawmakers debate the amendment.
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Langselt
Tenessee Supreme Court
American Constitutonal League
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Calby
Innessee
Jra
Justion Lansden
McEts
Knoxville
Eustragists
Sateyt Frage Readersy Aad
Thompson Teo
Luefee Lanaden
Gaverne
Roberts
Stevens
Andrew
Todd
Wit M. Carter
Senate
Sech Walker
Ihal
House
Jerse
John Green
Lansden
Thompson
Clark
Supreme Court
Rattfienston
Washington
Nashville
de Statnment
Couney
Roberta
Balliacea
Obituary notices from East Side residents and relatives
Obituaries record Lena Mansfield widow of Richard Mansfield of 15 Dane Street died last evening at home after illness. Survived by four sons Edw W John B Geo B and James and daughter Martha P a brother John Jederman and sister Mrs George Quitmeyer and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Nellie C Barrett services for Nellie Clark Barrett were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home on William Street. Trev, minister of the Berean church led services. Burial in Lakeview cemetery. Barton wife of John Barton of 158 Pembroke Street died yesterday afternoon at Bridge Port hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements pending. Joseph O’Hearn one year old son of Oz and Mrs. O’Hearn of 363 Sillman Street died Monday night after brief illness. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at 3 from family home. Burial in St Michael’s cemetery near Betty F Keyes daughter of Mr and Mrs Ham Keyes died yesterday at home 163 Savoy Street. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 5 at Henry E Bishop Mortuary Chapel. Rev Joseph Guernsey to officiate. Burial in Laketown cemetery.
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Lena Mansfield- Lena
Richard
Mansfield
Dane Street
East Side
Edw. W
John B
Geo. B
Janes
Martha’ P
John J3jederman
Slater
George Quitmeyer
Morice
Nellie C. Barrett
Nellie Clark
Barrett
Wiliam
Trev
Sastor
Berean
Male Straet
Sin Lakeview Cemetery
Barton
John Barton
Pembroke Street
Bridgeort Hospital
Joseph Orifearn
Joseph O'Hearn
Sillman Street
Michael'e
Nera
Betty F. Keyes
BeBlly Versis Keyes
Myreham KE
Keyes
Savoy Stress
Henry E Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Joseph Guernsey
Grace M, EB
Lakertow Cemetery
Weather report sketch from northeast coast regions
Fragmented forecast notes describe variable winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras with overcast conditions and mild temperature changes. Mentions northern and southern New England and western New York with Pacific patterns and a disturbance over the Mississippi valley.
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New England
New York
Atlar Norn
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Mississippi Valley
Special Cops for Stratford Caucus Sparks Turbulent Debate
In Stratford, Selectmen Wellington and Sniffin appointed special policemen to guard the town caucus and election activities. Reinhold Peson was absent during the resolution. Allegations swirl of factional influence and ties to the Republican club, as the town eyes the state convention. A submarine seen off the Mediterranean coast near Barcelona is also reported.
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Wellinston
Sniffin
Reinhold Peson
Charles A. Peck
Abram Wellington
Thomas C. Coughlin
Hareld C. Lovell
Tyan
L. Xox
Reiner
Psr
Proderick i
Beardalee
Mayer
Peck
Stratford Hin Can Club
Beets Barber
Republican Club
Charles H. Teele
Died Manspielin 10 This Time Notice
August 24, 1920 notice reports the death of Dena widow of Richard E Agseslelsi on Dames Street. Public announcement of the death and related family details appear in the obituary notice.
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Manspielin
Dena
Richard E Agseslelsi
Qs Dames Street
Tuperat
Nereatzer
Speed Up Work on New Power House Bridge Line
Workmen operate day and night to advance construction on the new power house. The project progresses toward completion at Stratford Avenue bridge with plans for continuing building operations and expected light at the end of the week.
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Tool Payer
United
Canary
Gastevia
Stratford Avenue
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