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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
9
Lieutenant Eric Nutt, superintendent of the Welcome Home Employment bureau, reports a notable rise in unemployed returned soldiers. Many recently discharged or previously engaged in outdoor work are now seeking factory and shop positions, reflecting increasing joblessness this week.
In the past week 30 former service members were freed in judition and directed toward employment opportunities. The report notes active job placement and continued support for veterans seeking work.
Thursday night American Legion ball at State Street Casaing features a snow storm dance by Wibe a harvest moon dances and a vaudeville program with Jeannie Westar C H Maddock pianist June Knight soprano Maude Kelar and Bill Seltsam. Murray's orchestra will supply music. souvenirs will be given.
The van guard of the huts squadron that swept the North Sea of 56 000 mines arrived in New York on November 1 after a two year absence. They sailed with the little vessels and made port amid stormy weather. More crews sail tomorrow. They are commanded by Rear Admiral Strauss.
In Cleveland on November 18 the chiefs of four railroad brotherhoods closed a two day session. They considered Director General Hines offer for lime and a halt for slow freight employes and disposed of routine and joint business. A meeting of 500 general chairmen is planned for next Monday to review the offer. A ballot was prepared on creating a Canadian style grievances board for Canadian railroads. Local officials favor submitting grievances to such a board.
Allan Kennedy of Nassau Street Brooklyn plans to bring the body of his son Lieut William Francis Kennedy from France. The late officer died of pneumonia after serving in the war. He was a Bridgeport High School and Yale scientific school graduate, worked in laboratories, and served in the Studebaker automotive plant. He is survived by five sisters and six brothers, including Allan John and Samuel Kennedy, residents of Bridgeport.
Federal troops withdrawn from West Virginia coal fields after a 18 day arrival to quell disturbances. First division provisional strike battalion ensconced in the state since October 3 will be out by midnight. Troops sent at Governor electoral request as precaution during coal strike. Charleston.
In Hartford Connecticut a New Orleans man identified as Liwill Wright consulted his brother Edward Wright on Wilmington Street. The coroner's report states strangulation as the cause of death, noting the man used self inflicted strangulation and the act resulted from an unspecified impulse.
Seven persons killed when a New Central passenger train struck an automobile at a grade crossing on the eastern outskirts of Bupra lo. Names and hometowns of the deceased and a note on a convention attendance are given, with scattered other notices from Buffalo and Ontario.
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