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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1918

Page

13

Suffragists Plan Political Division in Connecticut

Connecticut Woman Suffrage association moves to split the state politically along party lines mirroring Repeal and Democratic structures. Katharine Ludington presides as suffragists weigh pressing Senators McLean Brandegee for amendment action and aim to push ratification within two years. Four New York women will speak in New Haven and Hartford about winning the vote and future use.

Conecticut Woman Suffrage Association Henry Towrswen New Haven Katharine Ludington Co. W. S.A McLean Brandegee Congress Isabella Beecher Hooker Senate Judiciary Committee New York Raymond Brown Charles I. Tiffany Louis Slade Charles Noel Barge Wil Hartford Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Mary Bulkiey Henry Townshend Chas. G. Morris New Traven Taft

Trainmen Demand Wage Increases Across Labor Classes

Wage ceilings based on living costs were presented to the railroad commission by A B Garretson and W G Lee chiefs of conductors and trainmen, urging pay raises from 20 to 50 percent for various labor classes, with larger boosts for the more poorly paid workers.

Washington Ieb Railroad Commission A. B. Garretson W. G. Lee

Surprise Birthday Party for Margar et Haber at 16th

Friends honor Miss Margar et Haber on her 16th birthday at 446 Warren Street with decorations, games, vocal and piano performances by Minnie Cohen Margaret Haber Clara Duff Dorothy Resnikof Josephia Ilivschberg and others, followed by dancing and a luncheon. Notable attendees include May Heniek Judith Goldman Clara Duff Katherine Farrall Ida Finan and Emma Polakiwich.

Margaret Haber Warren Street Minnie Cohen Margaret ‘Aber Clara Duff Dorothy Resnikof Josephia Ilivschberg May Heniek Yudith Goldman Katherine Farrall Ida Finan Theresa Tandes Bessie Dworkin Sarah Fried Bessie Reich Mildred Buswill Isabell Cuddy Emma Polakiwich Edna Dallwig Margaret Haher

Falls 50 Feet From Staging in Submarine Yard Accident

Michael Manilla, an $8 submarine expert, fell 500 feet from a high staging at Lake Torpedo Boat company on Seaview avenue while inspecting work on a submarine. He sustained a fractured hip and probable internal injuries, was rushed to Bridgeport hospital and reported in critical condition. Emergency staff state he fell while assisting in construction. colleagues rushed him to hospital. The article also includes a column of quotes about women from Alexander Hardy.

Lake Torpedo Boat Company Seaview Avenue Michael Manilla Bridgeport B.C. Pasuth Jimergency Monilla

Delay in Plans Is Subject of Senate Inquiry

Senate hearing on six government ships contracted last October focuses on delays in furnishing ship plans. Jasnicke of New Orleans says plans were to be provided by Submarine Boat Corp but not supplied, with attempts to have Ferris Designs produce them. Bowles of the fleet corporation opposes. Officials at Hog Island receive larger salaries, including a $583.23 monthly rise for the general manager and $750 for the transportation manager, with other increases noted. An optimistic joke about engaged and married couples ends the item.

Washington Plains Jasnicke Shipbuilding Company New Oreleans Hog Island Senate Shipping Investigating Committee Ernest L. Jasnike New Orleans Submarine Boat Corporation Shipping Board Emergency Submarine Corporation Jasnieke New York Theodore Ferris The Fleet Corporation Trent Admiral Bowles Emergency Fleet Corporation American International Corporation Transporta {Ion

Old Man of the Mountain Rescued From Ledge in New Hampshire

From a leading New Hampshire rock face the Old Man of the Mountain known as the Great Stone Face was found on a distant ledge after a failed attempt to locate the rock profile. A rescue party secured the statue in place as officials warned against further deterioration of the ancient granite feature.

New Hampshire America Stnin New England

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