Wage Increases For Nine Road Employees By War Labor Board
The War Labor Board announced wage increases for employees of nine street railway and interurban systems for the war duration. Motormen and conductors on Empire State Railway Corp. city lines receive 38 to 42 cents hourly. Interurban workers 41 to 45 cents. Back pay retroactive to August 12, with payments due by February. Other firms include Detroit United Railway, Syracuse Suburban, Cumberland County Power and Light, Lewiston Augusta Waterville Ry, Auburn and Syracuse Railroad, Cincinnati Traction, and Denver Tramway. Women paid equal to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Labor Board
Detroit +United “Railway
Empire State’ Railway
Syracuse’ Suburban’ Railway
Syracuse
Cumberland, County Power and Light’ Company
Portland
Maine
East St. Louis, Columbbia ‘and Waterloo
Auburn and
Syracuse Electric Railroad
Cincinnati Traction Compan
Denver Tramway Company
Empire State Railroad
Syracuse Suburban Railroad
Detroit United Railway Company
Cumberland County Company
Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville
Syracuse Railroad
Sweet Nut Margarine Promises Butterlike Taste
Try It On Toast advertise Sweet Nut Margarine a coconut milk spread with no animal fat. The copy promotes its butterlike taste and nutrition at about half price, sold at multiple Bridgeport stores and the sect’s yellow front outlets for wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insect ‘Importing Co
Yellow Front
Malin St
E. Main. St
N. Main
State St
Stratford Ave
Bridgeport
Ambition Pills Promise Vitality and Quick Relief
Wendell's Ambition Pills are promoted as a nerve tonic that restores vigor and vitality for tired and nervous individuals. Sold for ten to fifty cents with refunds offered if unsatisfied after the first box, the ad claims use for debility, nervous prostration, and mood, noting benefits for hysteria tremor and neuralgia and advertising Hindle Pharmacy and Jos D Hartigan as authorized sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Hindle Pharmacy
Jos. D. Hartigan
Hindie
Jos,d. Hartigan’s
Four Small Estates Offered for Probate
Lydia Hajnal appointed administratrix of the estate of Alexander Hajnal who died October 18 of influenza. The estate is about 4500 with two small children, Alexander age two and Grace three weeks. Carloni died November 12 leaving an estate valued 1500 with parents in Italy. Veglio appointed administrator of Carloni’s estate. Bertha C. Cook died October 29 leaving two minor children Josephine and Harry B. Cook. estate about 400. Robert Dow left an estate of 306 with three sons Arthur Hoboken George Sk Ridgewood and Robert A. Dow, the latter maintaining the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia, Hajnal
Huusband
Alexander Hajnal
Paul L. Willer
Probte Court
Alexander
Grace
Jugi Carloni
Otlatio Veglio
Carloni
Italy
Miller
Harry E. Cook
Bertha C. Cook
Josephine
Harry B. Cook
Robert Dow
Arthur
Hoboken
George Sk
Ridgewood
N. J
Robert A. Dow
Father and Two Sons to Reunite as Veterans of Struggle in Flanders
Charles Fairest and his two sons, all World War I veterans, are returning home from service sectors in Europe. Charles Sr served 29 years in British and Canadian armies, Charles Jr. fought in France and India, and John Fairest saw action in India, France, and English channel theaters, with multiple wounds and hospital care. The Bridgeport family awaits reunion as hostilities cease and a shell-made memento is displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
John Fairest
Bridgeport
Pudrest
Bradley Street
Charles Fairest
Charles, Jr
Johm Jruivest
John
Hal
Tras
Charles, Sr
Charles
Wwer
Aguam
United States
India
England
Hell
Fe Gays
Kess
Chappsle
Hesidas
Anglin
Jenelish
Dav Gut
War Star
Royal Herbert Hospital
Woolwien
Totisher Mere
Rorperler
Cherries Fairest
Sarvice
Hasan
France
U. M.C
Lant
Charles Palraster
Flandar i
Ham
Bridgeport Democrats Report Largest State Donation
Bridgeport shows the largest donation from Democrats in the state from the Wernncratic central committee funds with receipts totaling 149,017.00 and expenses of 74.62 leaving a balance of 42. Among national committee contributions are 14,000 from the Demnerlin National Cammittee and 5,100 from Homer & Canimbes. Governor hopefuls Spelltacy and Lockwood received 000 and 1,000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fred Flott
Democratic Suite Central Committee
Demnerlin National Cammittee
Homer & Canimbes Ve
Thomas J. Spelltacy
Harlfarn
Charles D. Lockwood
Harrison Hewitt
James L. McCavern
David E Fitzgerald
State Committee
Morton IF. Flaunt
Rimeon E Haldwin
Visiting Nurse Falls Down Flight of Stairs
Grace Stoddara a visiting nurse of 464 Fairietaenue fell down a flight of stairs early last evening while marking no call at 174 Orland Street. She was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by an emergency ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Stoddara
Fairietaenue
Orland Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stoddard
Tla Hospital
Pronk
Gavhas
Top of Thumb Severed In Door Jambat Station
A fragmented clumsy OCR item reports an injury where a thumb was severed at a door jamb and mentions hospital staff and potential treatment. The text is garbled with stray numbers and phrases about costs and advertising, offering little coherent context beyond the accident reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neopian Street
Thelinn
Tyan
Gavlas
Emerygenes Hospital
Yothea
Week of Victory Song Festival Across City
A citywide Victory Song Week runs November 24 to 30 alongside Thanksgiving. Four Minute Men will lead sung programs in schools theatres churches and other venues featuring songs like The Star Spangled Banner America The Long Long Trail We We The Home Fires Burning and Over There. Leaders Alvin G Bruel William C Arnold Edwin W Johnson and Joseph Wieler coordinate audiences in theatres while Rev J B Nihill directs Catholic churches and the Pastor s association oversees Protestant churches Rabbi Samuel J Abrams plans synagogue singing and fraternal societies join in themed evenings during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sridgepart
Four Minute Men
Four Minute Sings
America
Alvin G Bruel
William C. Arnold
Eewin W. Johnson
Joseph Wieler
J. B. Nihill
Pastors’ Association
Samuel J. Abrams
West Point and Annapolis Exams Announced for 1919
Senator George P. McLean will appoint three to the Naval Academy at Annapolis and two to West Point. The Civil Service Commission will hold competitive exams in Hartford and Bridgeport on January 1, 1919 at 9 a.m. Applicants must be Connecticut residents for at least one year. Naval candidates must be 5 feet 2 inches or more, 18 to 20 years old. military candidates 17 to 22 years old with required height. All must be physically fit and may be advised to see a physician before competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. McLean
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Military Academy
West Point
McLean
Civil Service Commission
Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Melean
reai+dents
Connecticut
Navry Academy
May Have Office for War Fund Collections
United War Work campaign executive committee fans plans for a dedicated office to collect contributions this afternoon at 4 as large pledges require. Meeting at Hinecks Brothers on Statestrad will also consider issuing a donor book. Last Saturday’s major collection totaled QC by the cleaners’ group in Saint Charles Romain Catholic parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etonk
The
United War ‘Work Cam~paign
Alrives of Hinecks Brothers Company
Stalestrad
Glawers
Charles
Romain Cathotic
Jamall Boys
Griffin Urges New Trial for Mooney in Fight Over Evidence
A November 19 letter from Judge Franklin A. Griffin to Governor Stephens asks Mooney receive a new trial amid doubts about evidence in the 1916 bombing murder case. Mooney faces execution December 13 after a murder conviction. local machinists propose strike support, with San Francisco labor councils set to meet to discuss actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Franklin A. Griffin
Thomas J. Mooney
Stephens
Mooney
UW. Webb
Tudge Griffin
Judee Griffin
Frank €. Oxman
Durkée
Ogevon
Mellie Wolean
Sadie
John McDonald
Anti German Goods Signs Planned for Bridgeport Stores
Kiwanis club members at the Stratfield hotel adopted a resolution to have every Bridgeport merchant display a No Goods Made in Germany Sold Here placard. The cards will be supplied by the club for the display in each shop window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bridgeport
Kiwanis Club
Stratfield Hotel
Club
Poslam Real Treat for Skin That Itches
An advertisement extols Poslam as a quick soothing antiseptic for persistent skin eruptions. It promises relief from itching and blemishes with Poslam cream and medicated soap, inviting readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 47Th St
New City
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Air Passages
Advertisement promises rapid relief from catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. Claims instant soothing of inflamed membranes, clearer breathing, and removal of headaches and nighttime breathing struggles with a fragrant antiseptic formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Be Prepared for Grippe Influenza Remedy Guidance
Be prepared for grippe influenza with self care steps before a doctor arrives. Advice includes taking bowel remedies, rubbing Mas saline on the throat, and using a Mustarine as a safer alternative to mustard plasters for sore throat, chest colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and pleurisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciary
Government saves 114 billions from cancelled wartime contracts
Washington report shows secretary Baker estimates cancellations and cutbacks save about 1.936 billion dollars on contracts let but not begun. An order on November 11 halts overtime and Sunday work, saving roughly 2.5 million daily. Aircraft production orders are halted, yielding 225 million in savings. Demobilization plans target homeward arms and parts for soldiers and allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Senate
Martin
Virginia
Bureau of Aircraft Production
Also Mentioned on This Page
Labor Board
American Hardware Store
Pearl
Chartes Fairest, SR
Joan Fairest
Griffin
Tria
Rees Wnder
War Indus Board
Department
Bor
War Department
Than Foster-Besse
Besse
Oxford
moster-Besse Co
Main St
Dillon
Millincey
SUDSON _ Baran
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!