Ford’s plea for localized distribution of raw materials
Henry Ford argues in The Dearborn Independent for decentralizing the supply of unmanufactured goods used in food. He contends that high transport costs foster distant production, while rising rail and road rates push toward local markets and on site processing. He warns against entrenched interests resisting progress and notes motor transport and water/electric power as catalysts for regional manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Beef Trust
New England
Western Lane
Devon
Bridgeport
Zoar Bridgee
Ford
Mr. Ford
Niagara
Inter-Church Steel Report Reflects Shifting Labor Attitudes
An Inter-Church report on the steel strike rebukes the steel trust managers for refusing to negotiate and opposing unions while noting long hours and low wages. It urges unions to push open shop policies and alliance with skilled workers, signaling changing public opinion and the growth of proletarian power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Accusations Dropped Despite Calls for Vindication
Former Assistant Superintendent Luckley made accusations that the administration deem unworthy of public probe. The charges will be dropped, reflecting a stance to avoid formal vindication or public tribunal scrutiny amid a broader admission of the administration's troubled reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckley
One Seat for One Passenger Demand Persists
A call for eliminating standing passengers urges city transport reform. Mr Schwartz of the Jitnneymen's Association proposes adjusting schedules and services to ensure one seat per rider, arguing the city should end standing and restore comfortable transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
Jitnneymen's Association
Ponzi Touts Million Dollar Daily Ploy Across Nations
Charles Ponzi recounts his rapid earnings from international postal coupons, claiming daily takings of about 3500000 at peak. He describes his rise from lowly beginnings in Parma to founding a vast network of offices and his belief that his scheme is legitimate, despite government scrutiny and postal restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Washington
Ponzi
Portland
Manchester
Portsmouth
Burlington
Lawrence
Lowell
Fitchburg
Brockton
Plymouth
Fall River
Taunton
Framingham
Milford
Providence
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
Hartford
Meriden
New Haven
Bridgeport
New Jersey
Bayonne
Clifton
Lower Broadway
New York
Boston
America
University of Rome
Parma
Italy
Real
Pittsburgh
J. R. Poole Company
South Main Street
Rosa Guecco
United States
France
Roumania
Buses Expect Jitney Merger and Uniformed Crews
Bridgeport jitney operators plan a pending consolidation into a single company involving state association members. Uniformed drivers may ride buses if formed. New York jitneys protest strict public service rules while traffic division notes no jitney mishap complaints. Officials at the Motor Vehicle Department report several new licenses and registrations issued since Sunday, with totals still below projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bridgeport
Traffc
W. E. Chapman
Motor Vehicle Department
Poverty Is Plea of Trolleys Continues on Page One
The Connecticut Company seeks fare changes to survive amid jitney competition and a zone system. Officials cite winter revenue dips, rider shifts from open cars, and summer pleasure trips as factors. Public officials from several cities attend as stakeholders warn of lost public confidence and urge a five cent fare. Meanwhile a separate court case involves Fannie Mitchell alias Fannie Bain, charged with running a disorderly house. fined and jailed suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Six Mile
Storrs
Connecticut
Higgins
Public Utilities Commission
Fitzgerald
New Haven
Noyes
Board of Trustees
Fannie Mitchell
Fannie Bain
Lumber Street
Mitchell
Stolen in Jitney Report From Ash Creek Ride
Nick Costas of 54 Kiefer Street reported to police that $56 was stolen from his pocket this morning while riding in an Ash Creek jitney. The money was in a wallet. No one has objected to leaving hemp rope within convenient reach of ex Kaiser Bilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Costas
Kiefer Street
Ash Creek
Widow Appeals Adverse Award In Ennis Case
Margaret Ennis widow of Richard Ennis appeals in Superior court from a Compensation Commissioner ruling. The case against Remington Typewriter Co. concerns an injury claim tied to Ennis finger burns claimed Feb 12, 1919, leading to amputation and death Mar 20, 1920. Commissioner Buckingham viewed the finger injury as minor and not fatal, citing Raynaud's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Buckingham
Margaret Ennis
Richard Ennis
Remington ‘Typewriter Co
Ennis
Buckingham
Raynaud
General Electric appoints new wiring supplies manager
H. R. Sargent announces David Hays becomes executive in charge of the wiring supplies manufacturing department at the Bridgeport works. Other division appointments include F. B. Ennis as general foreman, W. C. Kelly tool room foreman, C. W. Gisner assistant foreman, T. F. Gara han production manager, C. A. Koellner stock keeper, D. M. Gar vin chief cost clerk, and W. M. Dewey order clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Sargent
General Electric Company
David Hays
Bridgeport Works
F. B. Ennis
W. C. Kelly
C. W. Gisner
T. F. Garahan
C. A. Koellner
D. M. Garvin
W. M. Dewey
Whisky Insurrection and Fell Mansion in Western Pennsylvania
The Whisky Insurrection of 1791 challenged Western Pennsylvania as Lighthorse Harry Lee and his troops quelled the uprising. The Fell mansion near West Newton served as Lee's headquarters and Benjamin Fell's tannery aided Washington's troops. The piece recalls the 1791 excise tax, Brownsville protest, Tom the Tinker, and Neville’s house attack, ending with notes on current public concerns about oil news and political tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lighthorse
Harry Lee
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Youghlogheny Rivers
West Newton
Fell
Benjamin Fell
Washington
Valley Forge
Harry ‘Lee
Lee
Western
Alexandre Hamilton
Brownsville
Robert Johnson
John Holcroft
Tom the Tinker
General Neville
Bower Hill
Kirkpatrick
Neville
Adjustable screens selling fast at T Hawley Co
Fifty years back in The Farmer July 29 1870 notes quick sale of adjustable window screens at T Hawley Co Burglars drank milk stolen spoons from Stiles Beers Stratford and a fourth Fat Men's Association clam bake set for August 4 at Gregory's Point South Norwalk A boy Fagan nearly drowned at Pembroke lake saved by Stephen Bloomer Jewelry store break in failed Elm mortality on Chapel Street New Haven linked to wood paving hindering moisture to tree roots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hawley & Co
Fagan
Pembroke Lake
Stephen Bloomer
J. J. Dunlap
J. Greene
Sterling House
Chapel Street
New Haven
Obituary for David Field and Mary Faulkner
David Field longtime city resident dies at family home 49 John street after a short illness. He leaves wife Emma Marie and daughters Emma Jane and Dorothy M. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 from the Yate home, burial in Lakeview cemetery. Mary Faulkner funeral held this afternoon from Rourke Bouche parlors 335 Washington avenue at 2 30. Rev Benjamin Root officiated. Pallbearers were immediate family. Floral tributes noted. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Field
John Street
Emma Marie
Emma Jane
Dorothy M
Yate
Lakeview Cemetery
Mary Faulkner
Rourke & Bouche
Washington Avenue
Benjamin Root
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Bring Cosgrove's Body From Coblenz War Death
Private Edward J. Cosgrove of Company H 18th Infantry U S Army died in Coblenz Germany on March 2 1919 of pneumonia He was 26 and is survived by his parents John W and Rose Cosgrove of 763 Kossuth street three sisters Catherine Anna and Rosemary and one brother John Delegations from the American Legion and the Women of the World War will attend the funeral at Mullins Scott & Redgate 193 Golden Hill street on Saturday at 8 30 and St Charles church at nine Interment will be in St Michael's cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Moay
Edward J. Cosgrove
18Th Infantry
U. S. “Army
Cosgrove
Coblenz
Germany
See
John W
Rose Cosgrove
Kossuth Street
Catherine
Anna
Rosemary
John
American Legion
Quinlan
Stratford
Mary A
John T. Quinlan
Willow Avenue
St. James
St. Michael's Cemetery
Wheeler
Hubert Rutledge Wheeler
State Street
Long Hul
Coblens
58Th Infantry
Mullins, Scott & Redgate
Golden Hill Street
St. Charles’ Church
Seaside Truck Case NOLLED in Court
Walter Bernstein of 71 Capitol avenue was arrested for violating the Seaside city ordinance against driving commercial cars in the park. In court, Bernstein said he was taking his wife to the park in a delivery car and the charges were dismissed upon payment of costs. Police seek missing 10 year old Daniel Sekety from 859 Hallett street who vanished barefoot in a white blouse and black trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Park
Oficer Sherwood
Walter Bernstein
Capitol Avenue
Bernstein
Daniel Sekety
Hallett Street
Greenwich man seeks divorce on grounds of cruelty
Ralph Dinges of Greenwich petitions for a divorce from Anna Orr Dingee also known as May Orr Dingee claiming intolerable cruelty. They wed December 8, 1912 and have two children, Ralph aged 5 and Lillian Frances aged 4, now with the father. The case is set for the September term of the Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dinges
Greenwich
Anna Orr Dingee
May Orr Dingee
Dingee
Ralph
Lillian Frances
Superior Court
McAdoo to Stump for Cox in Vigorous Campaign
William G. McAdoo announced in New York that he has consented to speak for Governor Cox. He said his campaign activities would be vigorous and aimed at aiding Cox’s presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William G. McAdoo
Cox
Transportation talk at chamber meeting on coal situation
The Chamber of Commerce Transportation committee will hold a special meeting in the chamber assembly room tomorrow at 4 PM to discuss coal supply issues. A report from P G Puffer of the Purchasing Agents Association of Connecticut will be read, noting coal on hand at 30 percent in July 1919 and 18 percent this year. Other topics include the Merchants and Miners Steamship Line Embargo 145 and related coal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Committee
Chamber of Commerce
P. G. Puffer
Purchasing Agents’ Association of Connecticut
Merchants' and Miners
Jitney Driver Convicted in Westport Overcrowding Case
Antonio Lucianno of Westport, a Bridgeport Norwalk jitney line driver, was confined until August 9 by the Westport town court after being arrested for overcrowding his vehicle. Times Want Ads One Cent a Word. Use Them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Lucianno
Westport
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Probate notices and real estate sale orders in Bridgeport and Fairfield
In Bridgeport probate court on July 27 1920 six months are allowed creditors to present claims for the estate of James London late of Bridgeport. London and M Pheebin are administrators. In Fairfield probate court on July 28 1920 an order is set for August 2 1920 at 2 PM to hear a sale petition for Amelia L M Haberle estate with notice to interested parties by publication or personal/mail delivery. Attest Bacon Wakeman Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Connecticut
District of Bridgeport
James London
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
London
M. Pheebin
Adinistrators
Fairfield Ave
Fairfield
Amelia L. M. Haberle
Bacon Wakeman
Korein weight loss system promise
An advertisement claims a drugstore product named Korein can reduce fat from any part of the body with a money refund guarantee. It promises up to 60 pounds loss under $10000 and cites rapid results such as slimmer abdomen and limbs, touting easier use and a healthier feel.
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Inter-Church Steel Report
Pleasley
Securities Exchange Company
Charles Ponzi
Wilson
Comley
Arthur Brown
Fair Fare Commission
George D. Watrous
Joseph F. Berry
Leonard M. Daggett
Morgan B. Brainard
Lucius Storrs
John K. Punderford
W. J. Flickinger
W. 8. Curtis
Thomas J. McGreevy
Alex Arnold
Wiliam L. Bennett
N. C. Downs
Stamford
F. L. Sparks
General Electric
H. C. of
Seaside
M’adoo
Will
Larrabee-Deyo Motor Tired Sales Co
West 47Th St
New York City
Longacre
Maiden Lane
Atp
Automobile Body Makers
Apply Locomobile Co
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