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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1923

Page

5

Gary Confers with Subsidiary Heads on Wages

Associa ted Press reports Gary, chairman of United States Steel, conferring with heads of subsidiary units on wage readjustment. He declined to specify if the change would raise or cut hours, noting no current plan to alter the 12 hour day yet discussing possible adjustments. It was learned the talks touched wives of workers affected by reductions from 12 to 10 hours, with 90,000 men impacted by 12 hour day reduction and some receiving wage increases.

MIW Yori Associatd Iho TV Gary Chaan Uho Stites Steel Corporation Gare

Australian Sportsman to Address Kiwanis Meeting

Fred Lindsay, noted Australian sportsman and big game hunter, is hired as the speaker for the Kiwanis club gathering this noon. Manager Mate riders of Paris Palace theatre will also attend as guests in return for theatre privileges while Kiwanis members view recent family cinema at the Poli Hanise. Vice-president T. Ot. Pardy introduces suggestions for club activity and consideration this noon.

Fred Lindsay Samme Hunter Australia Mate Riders Paris Palace Theatre Ciens Poli Hanise T. Ot. Pardy

Congdon Post Donates to Japanese Victims

The American Legion post in this city donated funds for Japanese relief at a meeting in the elite rooms Tuesday. Members approved a sympathy resolution for the Japanese government and people, to be sent to Premier Vaniamoain. Legionnaires backed the resolution and a state fund to provide a $3,000 exemption for ex-service members.

Harry W. Congdon American Legion Siferins Japan Vaniamoain Legionaires Comnackilian

Civil War Vets Lead Brave March In Arkansas Parade

Civil War veterans marching in Milaval Reed Wisconsin endured fatigue as 10 000 veterans filed past the reviewing stand. Flags flew and stirring music kept the tempo as the line stretched a mile from the starving point. Several veterans were aided by guards and medics. some abandoned the march due to exhaustion. The second division featured Civil War era musicians while bands from Pennsylvania Ohio New York Massachusetts and New Jersey supplied old airs and fife and drum percussion.

Wis Soeruins Vennsylvania G. A. R Ohio Thi New York Gens Hectien Massachusetts Xedevasy

Martin Bombers Sink Virginia Old Battleship

The Virginia was sunk today by bombs dropped from eight Langley air bombers. Heavy charges exploded near the stern demolishing the after turret and wrecking two casemasts. The battlefleet flagship Newburyport remained afloat but targeted for destruction later in the afternoon.

Martin Virginia Old Battleship Boarit Miriel Cape Hat Bateship Virginia Langley Wield

Immigrants Beat Quota Bar and Are Admitted

Thousands rushed to New York before midnight to beat the monthly immigration quota were ordered admitted by the Commissioner General. Fines of 200 dollars were imposed on ship companies for passage refunds to immigrants. The aliens are treated as arriving in August, affecting Seulendbor quota, with figures to be clarified by inland authorities. Instructions were sent to notify steamship companies of the decision.

Fleischmann Warhington New York Mansioner General He Steamship Companies Iush Eles

Monkey Outwits Health Inspector In City Mystery

A clever monkey in a city house outsmarted Health Inspector Heavy by befriending onlookers. The incident began when Heavy, under orders, searched for a monkey in a cellar with chickens. The animal charmed the crowd, grabbed the inspector’s badge, and escaped, leaving questions about the case and the monkey’s intelligence.

Thal Ihe Oumanikey O' Howard Dunbar Heavy Mimie Timmie

No word heard from couple in Yokohama

Fragments describe a couple and friends in Yokohama, efforts involving the State Department, a missing or disrupted communication, and a disaster inquiry. Names and places are fragmented, with mentions of a singer, a company plan, and expert inputs.

Yokohama Ely Jaol Penel Lois H. Cilinghaw Vis City Ales Lavte Suurdad Arvenir State Department Orhie Tukehanny Ward Dmfs Makis Atisin Tiber Aseoge Safes Sr Werk Mayafartieress Saothis Ete Geenist Ie Shivaems Ty Can

Charter amendment plan debated by council members

Discussion centers on a proposed charter amendment to allow the city to fund pensions for certain workers. The plan faces opposition from several aldermen and the mayor’s administration who question feasibility and legalities. A committee hearing is expected to review the measure next month as votes and responses from residents are anticipated.

Special Meeting to Discuss New City Bank Site

The common council schedules a special meeting to review plans for a new bank building on Main Street between State and Bark streets. Officials will consider the Main area property formerly used by a bank and the potential site for a city lid project.

Common Council Aron Spesatl Fey He Bank

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