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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1921
Page
16
Protest spreads as about 60 000 workers from textiles metal municipal services street cleaning and catering walk off in Lille to oppose a proposed wage cut by manufacturers. Gas and tramway workers stay on duty while broader participation rises across the city and region.
Groceries advertised with prices include Cadifrnia sardines in tomato sauce 18c per can sixteen stores. peaches 26c for four cans. Pink Alaskan salmon tall cans 18c. tea 2lb for 95c. Formosa tea 2lb for 95c. coffee 19c per pound, five pounds for 90c. cider or wine vinegar 35c per gallon, three gallons for $1.00. rice 4 lbs for 5c. macaroni or spaghetti 10c per pound. baking powders and safety casket sale. coffee details 15c per pound, 7 pounds for $1.00. molasses 89c per gallon. oats 5 pounds. box cocoa 10c per pound. safety ket sale. various grocery bargains listed.
A Berkeley California figure named Clemens Sahenck is hailed as a fellow of the Royal Philosophical Society of London for her work in pathology and exploration of two patients. She is described as a cousin of the late Mark Towasin.
In Fairfield on Sept 12 a large caucus nominating ticket was announced for town elections. Nominations include Assessor Leo Curran, First Selectman William London, Second Selectman William O’Dwyer, Town Treasurer Mendel R. Perry, Auditor Frederick R. Wakeman, and School Board member Jr. Rennell, among others. Mrs Joseph Burlison sought the school board but declined. Rennell was nominated to succeed himself.
Officials and employees of the New Haven and C N E H Systems plan a large system field day at Lighthouse Point Baseball Park in New Haven on Saturday. A joint committee is coordinating plans for what organizers call the biggest railroad employee event yet with more than fifteen athletic associations and over 6,000 members. The event begins at 1 PM standard time with athletes from all divisions competing for prizes.
Alexander Kovas i New York and an accomplice faced arraignment on attempts to defraud through money games. Both were held on heavy bail as cases postponed until next Tuesday for hearing. Major General Leonard Wood and W. C. Cameron Fenbeg of the Harding mission to the Philippines sailed for Hong Kong, then Shanghai, Peking and other cities, with plans to visit Korea and Japan before returning to Manila. Mrs Forbes will join the voyage late, and a summary report reached President Harding from Manila. Forbes warned the Philippines lack sufficient resources for independent government but urged adherence to American policy opposing alien rule.
London reporting a severe blizzard threatens vast areas including Orange Free State Natal and parts of Transvaal and Capetown dispatch notes heavy snow and travel disruptions across major regions.
Sept 14 in Main and Fairfield area features a lively crowd including Charles W. Dean, Hebby, Bill McLaughlin, and residents like Tom Arnold and Miss Pegsy Novan. Sousa band members, real estate names, and local workers mingle as rain threatens and civic talk shifts to Reservoir Avenue repairs and community events.
Classified ad lists Smoked and Brown Elk shoes for girls and boys in solid leather with prices 2.75 3.15 and 3.75. Russia Calf High Cut Lace Boots sizes 6 to 11 8 4 2 144 5. Calf Pearl Elk slippers eyelets top. Tuesday specials include boys blouses corduroy knickers heavy ribbed hose junior wash suits rompers slip-on sweater boys caps and children's coat sweaters.
Maryland officials intervene as unemployed seamen plan an auction on City Hall plaza. Governor Hitchle phones Police Commissioner Gaiter to forbid the event, stating the idea violates the self respect of American workingmen and cannot be tolerated in the state.
Pouvigheeppsle Sept 12 report details a domestic dispute after a wife alleges moldy ham caused health troubles. The claim centers on Edward Clark's marriage to a younger spouse amid tainted food allegations and a judge notes outdated views on such unions.
Ethan Allen Council of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic plans a meeting at Varun hail tonight to discuss outcomes of the mass meeting held by the council. Chairman Jane Terlihy will attend and seek new members who signed membership cards. The group will consider appealing for help during Ireland’s critical period and outline appeal details at the gathering.
Workers report busy efforts since last Wednesday to locate a dead wire in the lifting gear of the east draw at Stratford harbor. Tug Battler and wooden Wolllendaggia barges arrived with coal laden cargoes and the wharf at East Main Street nears completion by United Dinminsting Company with the power plant. The Plack MRozic harbor pier, built by Wilson Marshall Jr, is used by hundreds of small boat owners this summer. A deep water rackin piece is sought to improve the harbor section.
Letters from the mayor of Count Vernon and Bronxville indicate a shortage of building workers in those towns. Masons carpenters and other trades are in short supply with wages offered as high as 39 a day for masons and eight dollars daily for other trades, offering Berkshireport unemployed workers a chance of jobs in those communities.
Milford officials report a fire insurance rate reclassification after a New England exchange inspection. John F. Caldwell, engineer, advised the Milford board on the shift from Class D to lower rates, following a review prompted by the Myrtle Beach Improvement association and the commissioner board. Willian M. OO' Hara, president of the fre hoard, confirmed receipt of Caldwell's communication.
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