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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1920

Page

8

Chauffeurs Union Seeks Charter Amid Milford Meeting

A Milford meeting yesterday sought to form a chauffeurs union to organize operators and private drivers under the American Federation of Labor. Temporary officers were named and a formal election postponed to Thursday at 8 pm at Carpenters Hall, with AFL involvement anticipated. Separately, Duablot Oliver, 81, a former Milford railroad station ticket agent and World War I veteran, died from gas-related causes after service in France. he leaves four brothers and five sisters. Funeral services are planned at St Mary’s Milford.

Lila Alty Bridgeport Tudepatton ‘of Labor Carpentnd Dondora Organ Amiong Utom Moon Duanlot i Olver Wharf Street Milford France Oliver 102D Regiment Knights of Columbus Red Maen Whyam Oliver David John William Peter Hiplen Margaret Ulpink St. Mary'a Ahurah

Mystery Bomb Explodes Near Acme Shears Plant

Investigators probed a Saturday night blast on Hicks street in front of the Acme Shear plant. Windows shattered and a sidewalk hole marked the scene. Residents recalled a bright column of smoke and a nearby watchman and clerks nearby. Police considered a live grenade theory amid several possibilities.

Hicks Street Acme Shear Company

Markers Placed All Turns on Lincoln Way to San Francisco

Detroit Midh Aug 28 announced that engine steel markers will be placed at every turning point along the Lincoln Highway from New York to San Francisco before next winter. The road from Omaha to San Francisco already has markers and work to mark New York to Omaha is in progress. The Lincoln Highway spans 223 miles and passes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Canton Ocean Port Wayne South Bend Clinton Omaha Salt Lake City and Carson City among others. The highway has never been permanently marked between New York and Omaha.

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