General Electric Plant Aims for Nation's Third Largest
Joseph Clarke, general manager of Bridgeport General Electric, said the local plant will become the corporation's third largest in the U.S. despite adverse conditions. About 8,000 workers are expected when operations resume, with thirteen factory buildings and plans to reach 2,000 by July 1. The talk outlined growth, shown product samples, and a chart detailing factory space and employment across all thirteen sites.
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Joseph Clarke
General Electric Company
Bridgeport
United States
Schoolmen's Club
Clarke
Remington Arms Company
Clark
General Electric
General Electric Corporation
Hopkins To Be National President
G W Hopkins of the Columbia Graphophone company is slated for the national presidency of the United Advertising Club of the World. He is sales and advertising manager for the local concern and heads New York offices. He spoke at Bridgeport’s annual Advertising Club banquet last Wednesday. Arthur H Guertin of Bridgeport Outdoor Advertising Club attends the Atlanta convention as local delegate and Hopkins supporter.
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G W. Hopkins
Columbia Graphophone Company
United Advertising Club
Hopkins
New York
Bridgeport
Advertising Club
Arthur H. Guertin
Bridgeport Outdoor Advertising Club
Atlanta
Pair Say They Were Attacked On Iranistan Avenue
Albert Risley of Fairfield aided a bleeding man at 12:15 this morning after a disturbance on Iranistan Avenue. The man identified as Alex Kramer of New Milford claimed he and a woman were held up by two footpads on South Park Avenue, one armed with a revolver. Kramer reported a scuffle with a black jack used against him. the assailants fled without losing money. Dr. B. J. Burns notified police. investigation continues. The woman’s name was not released.
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Iranistan Avenue
Albert Risley
Fairfield
Alex Kramer
New Milford
South Park Avenue
Kramer
B. J. Burns
Daniels Says No Opinion On Admirals London Escapade
Washington June 11 former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, famed for clashes with Rear Admiral Sims, declined to express any view on the latest London exploits of the voluble admiral. He sent a brief reply from Raleigh saying, I have no asbestos handy. I would not express myself on anything else.
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I. N.S
Washington
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
William Ims
Navy Department
Trade Report Shows Profit In Shoe Trade
Federal Trade Commission report to Congress details high profits across the shoe supply chain from tanners to retailers for 1918 and 1919. It cites earnings as a share of investment for tanners, leather producers, and shoe manufacturers, with notable variations among kid leather tanners and wholesalers.
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David M. Church
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
The
Trade Commission
Annual Trip To State Game Farm
Arrangements for the Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association annual trip to the State Game Farm will be discussed at the regular Monday night meeting in the Shawiber of Commerce rooms. Reports from the Legislative Committee on all new bills passed at the last General Assembly session will also be presented.
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Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association
iState
Shawiber of Commerce Rooms
Legislative Committee
General Assembly
Woodland Hills Baptist votes to reinstate choir member
Richmond reports that Miss Julia Priddy, eighteen, will resume singing in the Woodland Hills Baptist church choir after being asked to vacate by Rev W A Gunton following her participation in a reception dance. The vote comes amid church discipline discussions and local student events.
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Richmond
Woodland Hights Baptist Church
Julia Priddy
W. A. Gunton
John Marshall Hish School
Davis
Oil Wins Ocean Race As Cunard Liner Edges Acquitania
News from New York reports the Cunard liner Acquitania, powered by oil, defeated the coal-burning Mauretania in the trans Atlantic race after both ships departed Liverpool a week earlier. The Acquitania finished in six days, highlighting a fuel tech edge over the rival.
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New York
Acquitania
Liverpool
Mauretania
Milford Girl Injured After Car Crash At Milford
Miss Helen O Hara daughter of Fire Commissioner William M O Hara is hospitalized with painful cuts to the head after being thrown through the windshield of a Ford coupe owned and driven by James Beecher of Far View Beach. Beecher was en route to visit his sister when the crash occurred while turning to avoid another car at New Haven and Morningside Road. the car struck sand, hit a tree and overturned.
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Milford
Helen O'Hara
William M. O'Hara
Milfoga
James Beecher
Far View Beach
Beecher
Miss O'Hara
New Haven
Morningside Road
Eighteen Republican delegates set for national convention
Connecticut seems practically assured of eighteen delegates at the coming Republican national convention under the new system of apportionment adopted by the national committee in Washington last week.
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Connecticut
National Committee
Washington
Fourth Company Heads to Camp Devens for Summer Encampment
Eighty members of the Fourth Company Connecticut National Guard will leave Bridgeport at 7 45 tomorrow for their first annual summer encampment at Camp Devens. Other troops statewide join the encampment to participate in extensive military maneuvers. The Fourth Company returns to Bridgeport June 26.
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Fourth Co
Connecticut National Guard
Bridgeport
Camp Devens
Athe
Chateau Thierry Sends Palm And Tri Color to Honor Galbraith
A massive military funeral for Colonel Fred W. Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion will be held at Music Hall at 2 p.m. The service will feature French officials including Marcel Knecht and Captain Levergne and a palm and tri color tribute from Chateau Thierry France. Delegations from Ohio Rotary clubs and state leaders attend as mourners from across 11 walks of life gather to honor a beloved Legion leader.
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Cincinnati
Joseph J. Hooker
Fred W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Indianapolis
Marcel Knecht
United States
Levergne
Washington
Jules J. Jusserand
M. Knecht
Chateau-Thierry
Vrance
Chateau- Thierry
Knecht
Iegion
Navy
Theo Roosevelt
T. M. Miller
J.T. Taylor
Legion
Harry I. Davis
Ohto
George W. Florence
Joseph Tracey
Ohio State Supreme Court
Ohio
Franklin D'Osier
Philadelphia
American Legson
George W. Read
Fifth Corps
United States Army
Mid-West
Galbraith
Music Hall
City Court Finances and Nurse Graduation Report
City Court collected fines and bond forfeitures totaling 2785 as 16 liquor law violators were arraigned before Judge Frank L. Wilder. The largest $3200 fine involved Joseph Komiwski of Water Street with a 10 day jail term, likely appeal. Also specified were several $50 fines and continuances, plus forfeitures by those failing to appear. In a separate item, senior class graduates from the Bridgeport Hospital Training School of Nurses, about twenty strong with half from the city, held graduation exercises at United Church with a formal processional led by Dr. William Horace Day and other hospital officials. The event featured a notable musical program by organist Mrs. Elmer Beardsley. Continuous coverage teased for Page Five.
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Frank L. Wilder
Joseph Komiwski
Water Street
Komiwski
Steve Stanlewich
Milne Street
Tony Molyseki
Myrtle Avenue
Mike Budsky
William Street
Peter Lahetsky
Pembroke Street
Louis Doleza
Marion Wieeniske
John Bolino
Hallett Street
Wieeniske
Bono
Samuel Nussenfeld
William Mason
Middle Street
Morgentine Thorogio
Lexington Avenue
Frank Culffe
Adam Kowalski
Whiting Street
John V. Clark
East Main Street
Walter Carbonneau
Peter Kovalesky
Pridgeport Hospital Training School
City
United Church
Elmer Beardsley
Beardsley
William Horace Day
Charles Godfrey
John Bresnahan
David S. Day
Sumner Simpson
Milton Charles Winternitz
Yale Medical School
Anne Gardner
Motor Law Violations Bring Fines at City Court
Five motorists faced Judge Frank J. Wilder on motor law and parking charges. Carl Florie of New Hexen and William Spaver of Springfield paid fines of 1 and 10 dollars after speeding nol pros. Burr Perry of Fairfield and John Lucas of 396 Brookland Avenue received continuances to June 14. William Hisman of Ellsworth Street arrested for parking, Agnelo Mace of Norwalk charged again for speeding, and Julius Shine of Pembroke Street paid 1 dollar for parking beside a fire hydrant.
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Frank J. Wilder
Carl Florie
New Hexen
William Spaver
Springfield
Mass
Burr Perry
Fairfield
John Lucas
Broakland Avenue
Julius Shine
Pembroke Street
City Court Docket Shows Large Backlog and Delays
In City Court this morning 42 cases filled the docket with 22 continued from prior dates and 10 pending. The session extended beyond two hours as many matters remained carried forward. Vacation divisions opened at the County courthouse and John J. Keogh listed as the first office to notice the bankruptcy. Florence Alien of Stratford departed for Chicago for two weeks, planning to visit Niagara Falls on the return.
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County Court House
John J. Keogh
Florence Alien
Stratford
Chicaco
Windy City
Niagara Falls
Shipping Board's Net Loss Nearly Three Billions
Washington reports the United States plans to exit the shipping business as quickly as possible after massive losses. The Shipping Board faces a near three billion liquidation deficit and criticism in Congress. President Harding to outline policy with Albert D. Lasker. timetable ranges from two to three years.
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Washington
United States
Shipping Boards
Congress
Seven Seas
Harding
T Wenke
Shining Board
Monda
Albert D.lasker
Chicago
Aquida
Coupe Runs Down Hill Injures City Worker at Noon
Patrick Burns, longtime street cleaning department employee, was badly hurt at 12 big noon when a runaway Ford coupe rolled down Courtland street hill. Owner John R. Woodhull and driver Frank Davis were involved. Burns was treated at Emergency Hospital for head and facial injuries after being thrown eight feet into Fairfield avenue when the car overturned.
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Patrick Burns
Tums
Courtland Street
Fairfield Avenue
Alfred Kornblut
John R. Woodhull
Frank Davis
State Street
Davis
Dr. Morgan
Attle Terrace
Burns
World War Vets Issue Statement From The Times
S. D. Burchard vice commander of World War Veterans warns the public the group is not affiliated with the American Legion. He notes most officers are wounded men and invites investigations into the claim.
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Times
S. D. Burchard
The
World War Veterans
American Legion
Stratford Selectmen Plot Jitney Rules And Fire Safety Moves
Stratford officials plan a Tuesday meeting among the selectmen fire commissioners and finance board to decide immediate actions. They aim to bolster Stratford fire equipment after recent blazes and address new jitney laws effective July 15 while preserving the popular bus service. First Selectman James Lally noted no bill copy yet and cautious steps are planned pending clarity on required town actions.
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Stratford
Board of Fire Commissioners
Board of Finance
Finance Board
Board of Selectmen
Charity Commission
First
Fireworks rules issued in Bridgeport by Fire Chief
Bridgeport enacts restrictions on sale and use of fireworks under Chief Daniel E. Johnson. No small arms, cannon blanks or gunpowder may be sold or discharged within city limits. Fire crackers capped at four inches. officials say rules curb injuries and preserve safety for children and adults.
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Bridgeport
Daniel E. Johnson
Fire Department
Conn. Company Is To Abandon Power Plant
Ansonia June 11 the bio power plant of the Connecticut Company at Shelton will be abandoned in the immediate future. Derby Gas and Electric Company of Derby will supply power after three new circuits are completed. Much power is now provided by Derby, and the old plant will be discontinued and dismantled.
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Ansonia
Conn
Bio
Connecticut Company
Shelton
Derby Gas and Electric Company
Derby
New Haven
John K. Punderford
Faugno Held For Death Of Fred Varone
Coroner John J. Phelan reports Frank Faugno is criminally responsible for the June 6 shooting death of Fred Varone before Varone's small Stamford shop. Varone's widow Mose, formerly married to Faugno's late son John, has five children. Faugno allegedly threatened Varone and warned Mose that marrying Varone would bring mourning. Investigators cite Faugno's hatred and fear Varone would not treat the grandchildren well as motive.
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Frank Faugno
Stamford
Fred Varone
Stamfor
Faugno
Varone
Mose
John
Boston
John J. Phelan
Lady Churchill Undergoes Foot Amputation After Accident
London June 11 Lady Randolph Churchill daughter of the late Leonard Jerome of New York and mother of Winston Churchill underwent a foot amputation today following a serious accident two weeks ago. Physicians described her condition as satisfactory.
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London
Randolph Churchill
Lady Churchill
Leonard Jerome
New York
Winston Churchill
Connecticut Company Officials Deny Service Cuts
Connecticut company officials deny reductions on East Main Street and Paradise Green trolley lines amid rumors of layoffs. A 10 day New Haven conference with conductors and motormen ended without a conclusion. The company says any future cuts were postponed, with pay kept at old rates for now while adjustments would appear in future envelopes.
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Potter
Connecticut Company
East Main Street
Paradise Green
Beardsley Park
South Park
Brooklawn
Oak Street
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Cassie Chadwick
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Daniel B. Kaber
Lakewood
Marian McArdle
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Sandusky
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Munich
Herr Gareis
Elmer Ellsworth Jackett
Elmer
Harry W. Wilson
Hot Springs
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New Concord
Muskintum College
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Muskingum
Rome
Victor Emmanuel I
Italy
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Shipping Board
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