Population of Bridgeport Falls Short of Hopes in Census
The federal census shows Bridgeport’s population growth far below expectations and short of the 200,000 target, with suburbs Stratford and Fairfield also not reaching the optimistic mark. The Remington Arms shutdown reduced figures, while future gains are anticipated when GE occupies its former plant site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Hartford
Welkin
Stratford
Fairfield
Remington Arms Co
General Electric Company
Remington Arms
Wages Costs and Sugar Labor Unions Face Crisis
The article reports a crisis in wages and living costs in England and the United States with unions shifting to curb price rises rather than wage hikes. It cites the Triple Alliance seeking government action to reduce costs, and American unions stressing profiteering and waste in sugar distribution as key factors. It details Blakeslee's critique and post offices' role, plus the chain of intermediaries driving up consumer prices.
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England
United States
Triple Alliance
British Miners and Transport Workers
Labor Congress
Co-Operative Movement
War Labor Board
James I. Blakeslee
Arthur Brisbane
Blakeslee
Franklin
Philadelphia
Wagner and Company
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Sfoussa & Brockett
D. P. Collins, Wilkins and Company
Crowe & Price
Reorganization of Field Force by Collector
Vision five composing New London county Windham county and part of Toland county is divided into three zones with zone headquarters at New London Norwich and Willimantic. Collector Walsh believes the arrangement will expedite dept work and better serve Waterbury Torrington taxpayers and citizens of the state.
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New London County
Windham County
Toland County
New London
Norwich
Willimantic
Walsh
Litchfield
Waterbury
Torrington
Dolland faces assault count and counterfeit probe
Duland was arraigned in city court on assault with intent to kill and bound over to the Superior Court with $10,000 bond. He also faces a federal charge of attempting to pass counterfeit money. Sgt Joseph P Coughlin led the pursuit after the incident and an officer was shot. Police officials plan to commend both officers at the next police commissioners meeting.
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Duland
Dulana
Joseph P. Coughlin
Durand
Star
State Street
Fine’s Men‘s Shop
Halpin
Serjeant
Coughlin
Police Commissioners
Kiev Falls to Polish and Ukrainian Forces at Front
Reports from Warsaw say Bolsheviks have ceded Kiev to Polish and Ukrainian troops after a battle along the Dnieper front. Ground fighting saw bayonet charges and hand to hand combat as Bolshevik defenders pulled back toward Kiev.
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Denikine
Russia
Kiev
Ukraine
Stratetic Point
Europe
Baltic
Black Sea
Warsaw
A P
Ros
Rinlatserkiev
Will
Skvira
Bislatserkiev
Denkine
Advertising as a Public Education Tool by Swift & Co
Louis F. Swift argues institutional advertising educates the public about packers and counters misrepresentation. He states Swift & Co uses ads to present facts, not influence editorial policy, and that circulation determines placement. He warns political advertising may sustain big business exposure and foresees growth in idea driven publicity.
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Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
I Iook
Alienation Suit Claims Damages For Heartache In City
Bertha Borkowsky sues Mary Petrowska in Superior Court for alienation of affections seeking 5000 dollars. She alleges marriage on April 26 1902 and October 1 1915 and that the defendant by acts and seductions destroyed her happiness and home and has continued to do so.
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Bertha Borkowsky
Mary Petrowska
Connecticut Co Offices Open for Zone Ticket Sale
Connecticut Co offices on Congress Street will be open this afternoon and tomorrow for sale of zone tickets. The new zone system rates take effect tomorrow and traction company officials report strong ticket sales. Street railway inspectors and starters carry tickets for sale, with additional outlets in Whiting's Hindie's Grant's and other stores.
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Connecticut Co
Congress Street
Tracition
Whiting’s
Hindie’s
Grant's
Monster Mass Meeting May 15 at Armoury
Amalgamated Metal Workers of America call mass meeting Saturday the fifteenth at the Armoury to discuss cutting living costs trolley fares and a $1.25 per hour movement with a strike possible. Samuel Lavit and Richard Monks to speak as workers rally amid recent layoffs. The article then shifts to a historical overview of Robespierre and the French Revolution.
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Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
Armory
Samuel Lavit
Lavit
Richard Monks
Bridgeport Fire Department Parade Planned Next Tuesday
Fifty years back notes report the Bridgeport Fire Department parade set for next Tuesday. It also mentions Bridgeport Butt'Co expanding its Cannon Street factory, and Governor English's inauguration crowds in New Haven. Weather varied with 82 in Waterbury and hotter in Bridgeport. An Illinois girl attempted to burn a physician's house 22 times amid local tensions. Legislative appointments list Wheeler, Miles, and others. Indian war fearsiled by the summer, with observers noting underlying white-Indian disputes.
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Lissecome
New Haven
Wheeler
Bridgeport
Miles
Milford
White Collar Men Now Form Bulk of Pawnshop Clients
In Baltimore during May, the rise of pawnshop clients shifts from traditional poor to the professional class. Since World War I, demand has grown as higher valued wares appear, with workers and the wives of working men increasingly pawning jewelry to cover taxes and expenses. Diamonds' cost has climbed from about 16 to 20, while loan numbers fell early in the war and rise again thereafter.
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Baltimore
Qaid
German Delegates May Not Attend Spa Conference
German delegates may be kept from attending a Spa conference as officials consider delaying the meeting to avoid influencing elections. The Berlin government reportedly wants to enter the election campaign without risking public reaction over the Versailles treaty revision.
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Mayer
Miller
Charse
Berlin
San Remo
Empire presents The Heart of a Child at the Empire
Nazimova stars as Sally Snape in a special production adapted from Frank Danby's novel The Heart of a Child. The cast includes Charles Bryant Ray Thompson Neil Newman and others with Ray C. Smallwood directing and Rudolph Bergquist in charge of the camera. Alien Ruott provides the standout artistic effect.
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Charles Bryant
Lord Kidderminster
Ray Thompson
Neil Newman
Victor Patel
Eugene Klum
Claire DuBrey
Jane Sterling
John Steppling
William J. Irving
Myrtle Risbell
Ray C. Smallwood
Rudolph J. Bergquist
Alien Ruott
Gun incident leads to jail term and fines
Verno Link of 684 Main street was sentenced to four months in jail and fined $1 plus costs after being arraigned in city court for breach of the peace and carrying concealed weapons following a Main street gun demonstration yesterday. Fred Toney of 634 Main street, also charged, was released by the court.
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Main Street
Verno Link
Ink
Fred Toney
Link
THRIFT FAD SPREADS AS ECONOMY PUSH GROWS
A thrift wave shifts fashion as the wealthy curb excess. Rich buyers trade silk shirts and new hats for refurbished wear and economize on collars and shoes. The trend spreads by example, with seedy outfits and battered hats becoming signs of good citizenship. divorce action filed in Superior Court. funeral notices. help-wanted classifieds. and used-vehicle ads appear among local notices.
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Cwodlman & Co
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Lewis XVI
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Jad
Petimon
Rosalie F. Tyther
Superior
Wiliam Tyther
Shelton
George Barnes
Maples Wood Avenue
St Peter's Church
St Michael's Cemeters
Cereeiaay
Allie Ss Redatioan
Higett Bridgeport Rebuilt
North
Washington Ave
406 Guitar
Focal
Stars and Stripes
Eames Smekett Corp
Garrick
Chicago
State OF Connecticut
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Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
John J. Onedl
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