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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
18
Residents outline a Monday program with morning shore races for men women and children, a water carnival in the afternoon featuring swimming diving and races, plus a palmier lifeguard demonstration and fireworks.
Milford locals faced disruption as a traveling circus, led by O'Brien Circus manager, ignored orders to depart. Selectman J. Cheney had banned the group amid complaints by residents, prompting renewed protests and a tense standoff. Honeywell of New York is slated to assume operations at the Locomobiles plant, with arrival planned Tuesday.
E R Honeywell is named to manage the auto plant, succeeding M A Pollo. Specific location and date not provided in readable text.
City aldermen review a request from Public Works Director Jacob A Courtade for daily double-rate pay during the summer. A caucus among Republican members failed to gain support for proposed schedules, though a more equitable arrangement was discussed. Next Tuesday several aldermen may reach a definite conclusion amid ongoing discontent from team owners who rely on summer city work.
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