America's Vast Production Ahead of Peace Era
The piece argues that postwar production in the United States remains strong despite labor views. It cites James A. Farrell on imports and exports rising to 14.8 billion in 1918 and notes rapid plant capacity growth in 1919. Frederick W. Keough counters exaggerated labor inefficiency, with surveys showing 1/3 of employers reporting higher efficiency and only 6 percent lower. It highlights 1920 building activity near four billion, with volume far exceeding 1915 and asserts one skilled worker in building more productive now. It warns distribution skills lagging production, risking future stagnation.
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Times
Germany
America
James A. Farrell
Foreign Trade Council
San Francisco
United States
Farrell
Frederick W. Keough
National Manufacture Association
American Industries
Keough
Asie
A Costly Blunder Surrounds Grand Street Bridge
Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling ordering Bridgeport to pay 203 231 to Grand Street bridge contractors, raising total cost over 700 000. Contract price was 211 000. A deputy incompetent committee led by Mayor Wilson altered specs amid harassment. Campaign debates cited bridge failures and family involvement.
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Supreme Court
Bridgeport
Grand Street
Wilson
Harold
No Commutation of Compensation in Merson Gase
The text discusses an insurance claim over a deceased’s companion and the insurer's denial of compensation. It notes the claimant lived with the deceased but argues lack of regular support and marriage gaps cast doubt on entitlement. The commissioner questions the absence of quarrel or estrangement despite cohabitation and marriage rationale.
Communists Plan Revolution in Mecklenberg Witnessed
Berlin dispatch reports German communist groups hold regular meetings in Mecklenburg to discuss mass killings of landowners and families. Bert Von Griefe, Reichstag member, cites warning that Mecklenburg could witness frightful slaughter as defense ministry advised.
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London
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Co
Bert von Griefe
Reichstag
Herr von Grade
Ministry of Defense
Mecklenbure
Mecklenburg
Missing Minne Kenyon Found Dead at Cottage Street Home
Miss Minne Kenyon aged 50 living with the Swinnerton sisters at 305 Cottage street was found dead yesterday afternoon around 6 o clock. The door was locked and broken in by the sisters who returned from work and smelled gas. Dr Owen J Groark stated she had been dead long and Dr George Mr Garrick ruled death by own action. She leaves a brother Frank at 823 Kossuth street.
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Minne Kenyon
Swinnerton
Cottage Street
Miss Kenyon
Owen J. Groark
George Mr. Garrick
Frank
Kossuth Street
Wear Middies Beat H C L at Graduation
Bridgeport High School senior girls voted to wear white middy blouses and white skirts for graduation to outshine H C L. The discussion centered on attire as the key to a standout ceremony.
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Bridgeport High School
H.C. S
Nickey Surrenders Amid Parade Chase and Court Battle
Nicholas Arnstein, reported as Nickey, surrendered to authorities after a dramatic daylight escape during a New York parade. He and Miss Brice and Mr. Fallon were pursued by detectives but entered the criminal courts building unrecognized. Arnstein faces $75,000 bail and federal involuntary bankruptcy proceedings linked to $42,000 in stolen Cruible stock certificates. He denies meeting co-defendant Cohen and claims time in Pittsburgh and nearby towns with a shaved moustache to alter his appearance.
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Pennsylvania
Wittsburgh
Columbus Avene
Th Street
Miss Brice
Falion
Fifth Avenas
Nicky
Ims
New York
Criminal Courts
Criminal Courts Building
Arnstein
Sishs
District Attorney
Fallon
Crain
United States
Gilchrist
Crucible Steel
Clark Childs and Company
Nicholas Cohen
Cohen
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Class Day Dress Idea Wins Favor at B H S
Graduation remarks note a push for simpler attire with Miss Charlotte Lieberum among the seniors leading the idea. The plan favors wearing Merit summer dresses already owned by the girls, avoiding new purchases for class day.
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Charlotte Lieberum
Murdered man found with clues in bank area
The badly mutilated body of a man, about 30, was found near a bank with clues including a dark striped suit, a khaki shirt labeled Congress Manufacturing Boston, and nearly new Douglas shoes. A cap found on-site matched the victim, and several locals provided statements while investigators pursue identity, possible card game motive, and involvement of a woman.
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Congress Manufacturing Company
Boston
Dougls
Harvey Mead
Prospect Street
Mead
William Barry
Wall Street
John Griffin
State Street
Inst
Griffin
Barry
Meles and Company
Donaldson
Corbit
Scott, Mullins & Redgate
Golden Hill Street
Joseph Bilis
Railroad Avenue
Henry Mischel
Hillis
Mischel
Ellis
City
Crane Valve Company
Allen Street
W. H. Donaldson
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Frank Verelli
I the
State Police
Milford News Briefs Highlight Parade Play and Local Affairs
Memorial day parade marshal Captain Edwin S Munson attends as The American Legion and the Red Cross join in the event. Campbell Kids and 75 high school girls participate in a kid party with games and prizes for prettiest, cutest, and most babyish. A First Church Brothership mock trial promises lively courtroom drama with slander case between R R C Ralston and Manley J Cheney. Rosenbaum baseball vs New Haven high school slated. Milford team to meet Decoration Day. Milford Business Men's Association to elect officers. A New York man plans a revival of the idle BioLaughlin cafe building as a tailor shop. A curious incident involves coal and a cryptic note about Edger T. Citar and Mr Green amid a transport embargo. A possible bridge porter death is under investigation with identity to be established shortly.
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Campbell
London Bridge
Alice Martin
Frances Fiitehcock
Gertrude Broadwell
Rosenbaum
New Haven High School
Gulf Street
Milford
Milford Business Men's Association
New York
Edger T. Citar
Green
Taxpayers Burdened by Bridge and City Hall Costs
The piece argues the Grand Street Bridge fiasco cost taxpayers little compared with Warrenite contracts and pavement replacements. It claims excess Grand Street Bridge payments total about 500,000 dollars, with pavements and replacements pushing losses toward two million, while urging citizens to demand cleaner city governance.
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Bridgeport
Grand Street Bridge
Grand Street
City Hall
Fifty Years Ago Look Back in The Farmer Item
The item highlights a May 15 1870 look back with auction notice for a school house on John and West streets. It notes a new sailboat built for Frank B Bradbury launching and trial trip to New Haven. Also mentions a brown stone faced tenement on State street by John H Benham, millinery at 159 Beaver street, removal of a stone from the Sturdevant building, and Newtown having two sewing societies.
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Ee Department
Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Associated Press
Fost
Connecticut
Frank B. Bradbury
New Haven
Cris. Smith
John H. Benham
State Street
Weiler
Beiday
Mar L
Albert GC. Weller
Honda
Nichols Street
St Marys Church
St Bernard's Cemetery
SPA Conference Set For June 21 Dispatch
The SPA conference is set for June 21 with no misrepresentation feared during the German election campaign. Premier discussions covered disarmament and German reparations, with a morning session adjourned for noon. An official statement says broad agreement on general principles exists and experts will finalize details in the afternoon session.
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Germany
NavyPreparedness Debated as 1913-1916 Reforms Cited
A 1913 to 1916 record shows administration and congressional recommendations noting the Navy’s progress from Taft era decline to rapid buildup. Secretary remarks include Roosevelt and Taft’s public opinion driven naval policies and Wilson’s 1916 program advocacy. Troop withdrawal reported for French territories as of May 15. Funeral notice for Albert Weller. Classified items and notices follow.
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Congress
Navy
Taft
United States
Roosevelt
Daniels
Wilson
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Manley J. Cheney
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SPA
Paris
A. P
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Maxwell
Paul Hebner
Hancock Ave
Kiss
West End
Courtland Ave
Livingston St
Central Ave
Tilsa
E. Main St
Tel
International Mills
Norristown
Careful Carpet Cleaning Co
Beech‘wood Ave
State St
Hamilton
Chandler
Mack Motor Zeucke
New Haxen
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