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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
5
Builders to Hold Field Day Today Event for Master Builders’ exchange
Si members of the Gridzt port Master Builders' exchange will Bavaor this afternoon at Black Book Caiuntey dle for the annual red eard jewel, aanqgvet. A' bayo' all contest between the bass elec tr iclang and the carporter and mason bosses will be one of the interesting features of the early wid teon program, followed by a se ries of field events for which suit able prizes will be offered. At 4730 o'clock the members will sit down a novel nanet for which Bri deW's orchestra will ternish mostu A well known entertainers and sing from New York city has been en gaged for the occasion and will as sish in enlivening the banquet pro ceedings. One of the local seaplanes will also ba at the Country era dur ing the afternoon and it goes with out saying that carpenters and ma son. with their climbing ability.too un well known for comment. w doubters soar glozt with the air ship pilot during the afternoon. The Argonautn club Mardi Gras will banquet at noon and according to present arrangements this din ner Wil Se completed in sufficient time to permit tne Master Builders to hold their banner at 4 30 o'clock. John G. Schwartz, -obert W. Smirk and Ja G. Wheeler are the commit tee in charge of arrangements for the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridztport Master Builders’ Exchange
Black Book Caiuntey Dle
Bridew
New York City
Argonautn Club
Tne
John G. Schwartz
Obert W. Smirk
Ja G. Wheeler
Chance for Bridgeport Men to See Hawaii
Notification from the local army recruiting station states the 35th Infantry at Camp Lewis Washington and the 34th Infantry at Presidio San Francisco will embark soon for permanent duty in the Hawaiian Islands. Men desiring this assignment, especially former 103d Infantry, are urged to act quickly as Hawaiian postings are closed. Recently enlisted include Shelton F. Metoxen Willard F. McKane Charles L. Devoe and Son Gure with draft addresses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
35Th Infantry
Camp Lewis
Washington
34Th Infantry
Presidio
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
103D Infantry
United States
Hawai
Younz
Shelton F. Metoxen
State Street
42Nd
Coast Artillery Corps
Willard F. McKane
Main Street
Worid Infanty
Charles L. Devoe
Barnum Avenue
43Rd Sonn Gure
Rennell Infantry
Orangemen Convention Declares Ireland British
In Chicago on Aug 4 the Supreme Grand Lodge of the United Ancient Orange Institution opened its first convention with delegates from New York and Pennsylvania. George T. Lemmon of New York stated Orangemen view the Sino–Filipino affair as a domestic British concern, insisting the United States has no stake in it. Officers include George Stewart of Clinton MA as supreme grand master, Hugh Wilson and Richard Harris of Pittsburgh as deputy grand master and treasurer, with Lemmon as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Supr Grand
Lodge of the United
Ordnge
Ydoes
Orangemen
Letvian Official Must Stay on Ellis Island
Aug 24 Alfred Sagel, recalled by the Letvien government as Secretary to its pioneer federation in Washington, will not be allowed to leave Ellis Island where he is detained and sailed to Riga. Latvian representatives announced he would take the first ship back to avoid deportation, but immigration officials said he must await a formal ruling from Washington after a board’s inquiry. Records of his testimony and a verdict of exclusion have been sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Sagel
Letvien
Washington
Oaline Sais Island
Riga
Nagel
Feas
State Department
Girl Falls Two Stories Uninjured in George Street Window
A five year old girl named Marian Marine fell two stories from a home window on George street. She was frightened but uninjured, doctors finding no bruises or broken bones after summoned treatment at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Street
Marian
Marine
QO. J. Sroark
Lord Mayor MacSweney in Critical Condition
Lord Mayor Terence MacSweney of Cork, detained for sedition 134 days, is in a critical state at Brixton jail. He remains conscious and reiterates his decision to refuse food until release, with Home Office officials saying he will not be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Terence MacSweney
Cork
Brixton
Althougn
Home Office
Bridgeporters Assigned to Naval Positions
Bridgeporters Wallace Ragusa and Benjamin Solliver, from 2514 Stratford Avenue, discharged from training on the Receiving Ship, New York, and assigned to regular duty. Ragusa transferred to the cruiser Bahsduce and Solliver to the Day 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ragusa
Benjamin Solliver
Stratford Avenue
New York
Milford Hospital Drive Advances Toward Fund Goal
In Milford Aus the fundraising for a $100,000 hospital shows strong local support as canvassers report broad willingness to contribute. Judge W. Platt, president of Milford Hospital Association, notes satisfactory progress and optimism that the required funds will be raised on the site proposed by Charles Beardaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford
Aus
W. Platt
Milford Mosnital Association
Gharles
Beardale
Canadian shop workers win wage rise in rail settlement
Montreal Aug 34 A settlement between Canadian Railway Companies and about 40000 shop employees was announced via the Canadian Railways Adjustment Board. The agreement recognizes signatory unions and raises wages retroactively to May 1, with a 44 hour week. Skilled workers receive a minimum of 85 cents per hour while common laborers gain 1a cents per hour above the old rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Railways Adjustment Board
Contagious Disease Reports From Bridgeport City
Twenty one communicable disease cases were reported to the State Board of Health from Bridgeport last week. Six were serious, including three diphtheria, typhoid fever and one scarlet fever cases. Whooping cough cases were also noted but none amounted to much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Bridgeport
Navy captain Gilmer to resign after Guam duty
Captain W. W. Gilmer announced his intention to resign his navy command after being relieved on Guam. The note follows a recent article about a ban on whistling on the island, drawing public attention to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Francisco
W. WW Gilmer
Guam
Son
Navy
Arrivals In Port Bring Dredge and Supply Vessels
The Clara G an oyster digger arrived in port last night to take on supplies before Buileme Loace s thirteen. Another arrival yesterday was the Marion C a combination dredger and channel digger. She will lease this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara-G
Marion C
Norwalk Teachers Threaten Strike Over Salaries and Bonus
Norwalk teachers threaten to strike amid disputes over salary increases and a proposed bonus distribution funded by a capped amount. The board of education, mayor, and board of estimate face a stalemate with two weeks to resolve before school opens and teachers may not report. A meeting is scheduled at City Hall to address the impasse on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Rabby Eoiriran Ares
Bond of Education
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Jorentyh Donovan Ural
Norwalk
Ran
Aldermen i Ineir
Norwalk Board of Dye
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