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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1922

Page

4

ACE OF L PROTESTS AGAINST ALLEGED BUILDING BOYCOTT

June 6 Washington. Frank Merrickon, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, protested to Attorney General Daugherty about alleged boycotts of building material suppliers in San Francisco. Letters from the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' International Union and others accuse the Industrial Association of San Francisco of discriminating against firms employing union labor. A letter from W A Georges of the San Francisco Builders' Exchange urged members to ensure jobs run on the American plan and wage scale before permits are issued.

Washington Daugherty Frank Merrikon American Fanvation of Labor San Francisco Tme Orrison Morrison Maan and Plasterers International Builders’ Exchange Builders' Exchange

City to Lay 200000 Yards of Paving At Once

The city plans to lay about 200000 square yards of bituminous paving before snow flies. Mayor Frea Atwater and City Engineer James A. McElroy approved the project, opting for city labor to save costs. Work on Broadtree will start soon after specifications are secured. Repairs proceed under Public Works Director George M. Coughlin as paving continues between the South trolley tracks in State street. A crew will work on the north track starting near Main street.

Frea Atwater James Aa. McElroy Atwater Broadtree

Radio Wonders and Vacuum Tubes Open New Communication

The article extols stage fright in radio broadcasting and praises vacuum tube receivers enabling long distance contact. It notes amateur operators, naval use during war, licensing, and the Beat method of autodynes for improved reception, with details on transmitter setups and code speed requirements.

Lelitz Babylon J. T Usly Sestland

Paving And Sewer Commission Declared Done By Mayor

Mayor Abraser states the Paving and Sewer Commission is hamstrung by 1915 legislation limiting its work to six inch pavement on limited streets. He recalls past council moves to dissolve the board and transfer duties to a street committee, noting the commission did little after lawmakers curtailed its authority.

Abraser Common Council Warren Brothers Patenees Warrenite Tmrean Main State Fairfield Seld

Child Hurt From Fall At Home In Fairfield Area

Ernest Carlson age ten fell from a stoep sustaining a fracture to the right leg. He was transported to St Vincent's Hospital by Dr. F F Walsh of the Emergency staff for treatment.

Ernest Carlson Twearg Faircheld Avenue Lee St. Vincent's Hospital F. F. Walsh

Anthracite Miners To Make Counter Offer

Hazleton Pa six members of the anthracite miners general scale committees today unanimously voted rejection of the arbitration offer and directed a sub committee to draft a counter proposal of the hard coal field Continuance of wage negotiations was provided for with inaction of the committees directing a sub committee to draft a counter proposal to that of the operators The counter proposal will be submitted to the general scale committee for approval at another meeting tomorrow.

Hazleton Jung

Fairfield ILR to Wed in Atlantic City June 10

Fairfield ILR members announce a marriage between John M. Shaughn of Southport and Miss Anna Bey to take place Saturday in Atlantic City. The note mentions community events including a drum corps reorganization with 29 new members aiming for the state cup at Waterbury and local civic activities and appointments.

Fairfield John M. Shaughn Southport Anna Bey Atlantic City Miss Bulkley Granville Street Waterbury James Moran HW. McGanry Flint Holy Name Society John Shuman Greenfield Hill Anne B. Jennings Italy

Clergyman's Wife Granted Divorce by Boston Court

June 6 Mra Catherine H Boyer was granted a divorce from Rev Francia Bover, former pastor of the Advent Church, after testimony. Judge Grant issued the decree twelve minutes after testimony ended. The minister was named as the man in the case linked to the death by self of Bernice Boneher in her luxury apartment last January. Police Captain P L W Hall testified on admissions by the minister regarding relations with the deceased. Archibald Christie of Grayers preane sustained a crushed right thumb in a shop incident yesterday. Dr Walsh treated the break at Emergency hospital and Christie returned home.

Boston Catherine ‘H. Boyer Diwarde Francia FR. Bover Fesive Church of the Advent Grant Archibald Christie Grayers Preane Auene

Robbery at John Street cigar stand reported

Maurice Waingrow told police yesterday afternoon his cigar stand at 160 John Street was broken into and robbed of five boxes of cigars and nine cartons jet cigarettes. He said he was unable to state if anything else was taken.

Maurice Waingrow John Street Ste . A

Wilson official for new Milford rubber concern

Dilford B. Wilson former lieutenant governor and former Bridgeport mayor will help head a new Milford rubber concern formed from the Askam Rubber plant North Avenue. The Union and New Haven Trust and a New York firm arranged the deal. the name of the new company is not yet disclosed and production is expected once the plant is ready.

Milford Dilford B. Wilson Bridgeport William B. McCarthy Rostand Manufacturing Company Milfara Union New Haves Trust Company New York

Abolish Gas with Baalmann’s Gas Tablets

Distress from gas in stomach and bowels blamed for heart pains and breathing difficulty. Baalmann’s Gas Tablets claimed to prevent gas formation, calm nerves, and ease digestive troubles. Advertises the tablets as safe and effective, sold by Hindla’s and Brandy advertisements.

Earth Baalmann Rome Bunlmann Hindla Averywi Enaalmann San Brandlye

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