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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

The nearly 5000 employees of the ILocomobile Company of America went to their work with glad hearts today. Victory came to their cam paign' to get an eight-hour day and better working conditions in the big plant Following tue highly enthus- iastic meeting of employees in Eagles, hall last night, when labor and cap itaT met on comneon ground and reached an amicab1e adjustment of differences, the employees of the plant are delighted with the new order of things. The opinion prevails throughout the shop that the concil- iatory attitude of the heads of the big company has averted what Threatened to be the worst strike in the period of reconstruction through which Bridgeport industriaIism is passing.
 . Cheers for S. T. Davis, Jr.. head of the great automobile enterprise, were sounded last night, and new vigor was thrust into the work at the factory today. But while the men cheered Davis( they sounded the praises, as well of Ex-A1derman Frederick Cederholm, Louis Nelson and George Bowen. agent of the ma. chinists in this city for their efforts in gaining the demands
 The men will by the decision rem
 
 day, overtime pay for any period of time that they work over 10 hours. the, night force will still receive their Is per cent. bonus as at present, and both straight and piece work will be paid for at the rate of 10 hours for eight.
 The victory is acknowledged to be one of the most signal won in this city by labor, and President Davis received an acknowledgement from the men last night in the form of vol untary expressions of good will that will go long way towards increas- ing the efficiency of the plant and placing his company in the positions to secure the best n1achinists availa- ble in times of need.
 The meeting which was called to order shortly after eight o'clock, was a large one, standing room on the 7oor of the big hall being at a pre- e7ium and the gallery being well filled.
 cederholnn acted asS chairman of
 he meeting with Patrick Manoy as .ecretary Others on the platform were Louis Nelson. George Bowen and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

factory and inhame the men to de- mands that would not be fair.
 At the conclusion of the debate CederhoIn was invited to return to the factory at any time, but request ed to notify the officials of the com pany that the men inside the plant might have an opportunity of hear ing both sides of the question
 To a reporter for The Farmer Presi- dent Bilton declared that he was will ing. to grant the men any concessions that seemed fair to all concerned. He declared that none of his men had sent appeals to him and that he felt sighted that none of the labor lead CTS had consulted him before begin ming the organization. He intimbateo that he would entertain a committee TOT a delegate from the Nfacfainists union. at anys time he desired to cal at the office.
 Meeting At Graphophone Go.
 The first step towards organization began at the plant of the. Americar Graphophone Company. on Howard avenue at noontirne today when George Bowen,t business agent of the International Association of Machin- ists met union members from within and addressed others worknen at the plant.
 Meetings of committees now at work in various, departments of the com pa41y will meet at Cannon street to- night. The Graphophone plant is now working a 50 hour day, and it is not expected that much opposition will be met in the reduction of but 2 hours a week.
 Speech At A. & B. Mfg. Co.
 A meeting at the American & Brit ish Manufacturing Company was ad- dressed by John Egan, general or ganizer of the I. A. of M.
 Meetings at the Cannon street hall were also announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
MECHANICS AND FARMERS BANK
 WILL BE MOVED
Firm Acquires Old Build ing of First Bridgeport
 National Concern.
PURCHASE PRICE
 GIVEN AS $7O, ,OOO
Wall Street Institution Out grows Present Quarters
 In Short Time.

The Mechanics & Farmers Savings bank, now located at 109 Wall street, has purchased the marble building g recently vacated by the First Bridge port National bank at the southeast corner of Main and Bank streets and will remove there October 1. The purchase price is reported at $7O,UOo.
 Plans for extensive improvements to the building in the new location are already under way although the white marble building Is a compara- : lively new structure and when it was built five years al go it was considered one of the most sup-to-da institutions for banking purposes in the state. The firm. however, quickly, outgrew this building just as fhe Mechanics 6 Farmers banking firm has outgrow1 its present quarters
 The building at Main and Bank streets was built in ,fg1o when the First National bank and the Bridge port National bank were consolidated. Two years later the deal for the con- so1idatfJn of the Pequonnock National bank WAS consummated and thereaf- ter the three united banks began to do business at the corner. The old story and a half brownstone bank building at Main and State streets was demo1- ished and the handsome new building. which the F.irst-Bridgeport National DaIlk now occupies, was erected.
 The Mechanics & Farmers bank was established in 1885. It's president is former Mayor John L. Vessels. The treasurer of the banksis Lyman S. Cat lin and the assistant treasurer, John M. Otis. Both of the latter officers have been with the bank ever since it was established. The bank first had quarters in half of the building now occupied by the City National bank in Wall street.
 In 1901 the firm purchased the The property was formerly the site of an old dance hall and variety theatre known as tThe Drum" Former AL derman Richard Larkin conducted the place at one time. The old bui1ding g was razed and what was considered a modern savings bank building was erected on the site. Safe deposit vaults were installed also However, for more than five years the bank of fcia1s have felt there was not the proper amount of space in which to TO business in the Wall street property and they have been looking for a cen- traI site on which to place a new building.
 The removal of the First Bridge port National bank gave them the op- portunity. Although it is reported that the purchase price of the Main and Bank streets property was $70,- 900 real estate men said today that they considered this figure much too high.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
REMINGTON GO. BUYS 40 ACRES
 IN STAMFORD
Will Construct Large Mum Der of Residences For
 Factory Employees.

Another step in the great scheme of the officials af" the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co. to provide living a,ccoram odations for the influx of worknen here, was taken yesterday when arrangements were made to purchase 40 acres of land facing on Huntington avenue, Stratford and ex- tending nearly to Nichols avenue. It is planned to build 25o single detached houses on the tract, which is already cut up into building lots. They will probably be sold to Rem ington employees at cost.
 N The new scene of Remington activ- fty is near the Hunting gton road school house, a considerable distance north east of the Remington plants. The land is party improved
 c. Edwin DuFour, a real estate dealer of Stratford. made the sale, the details of which will be completed to- morrow
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LOCOMOBILE WORKERS CHEER
 SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCE

William H. Johnston. International president iof the Machinists' Union.
 The committee. Bert Cross. liar ny BjorkIund, John Ryan, Gus Kline velope which had been handed them at 3:30 in the afternoon by President Davis to the secretary.
 Before the contents was disclosed to the expectant assemblage Nelson took the platform and said that one of the most unusual victories had been won by the men first because Of organiza- ton and-second because of the spirit that was behind the movement Some people in factories ,'' said the speaker, "were willing to work 15 or 20 hours 3. day and not complain but when the change of spirit came they made such demands that they never could be granted The Loconobile spirit had heen different and it had been met magnanimously by the factory heads. Therefore while the men should feel elated they should show a proper ap- preciation of the concessions by their increased work and continued organ ization.
 The co1tents of the decision were then read paragraph by paragraph. would follow later. This consisted of 12 paragraphs each of which was roundly applauded.
 On the vote which followed warning was gwen rom IaS p1aIIOIIn that lG was believed many detectives and spies hired by the company were in the Eonly men permitted to speak or make motions were first passed before the. room for inspection of their comrades in the various departments. This ruIe was adhered to throughout the meet ing
 Every paragraph was passed unan- imously with the exception of that which related to the return of all men discharged because of their activity in organization, and the question of over time pay. ~
 The answer of the company was That discharged employees might put in their applications for work in the regular manner and that they would be considered
 This brought a motion from the floor that the company be specially request ed by the whole body to reinstate the men discharged. The applause was prolonged hut when 1t had subsided Nelson arose and said that the ruling would affect himself and cederholrn particularly and but s few other msn- tcontinued on Page ea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

The flush of the dawn of brighter and better Bridgeport Workngmen spreading the city. Bridge ports biggest industrial plants reorganzng eight hour basis it's smaller factories falling into ne within few weeks there is strong likelihood that, with copara vely minor dsturbances,of industrial na1re the city will be heraIded abroad New Englands Eight Hour City
 William H. Johnston, President of the International Asso- ciation of Machnists enthusiastic when he talked of the prospects for the workers in Bridgeport He especially pleased with the of the differences between and empoye at the Locomobile Company of America
 He viewed with keen appreciation the attitude of s. T. Davis r head of the big in his frank and straight dealings with the shop committee, and said he the utmost confidence that the example set by Mr. Davis will be generally foowed4
 He the workngmen of Bridgeport have made their eight day and that the spirit of deter mination unity among them such that they cannot well told The today that next week the committee of the l. A. M will meet in Washington there Bridgeport and from what he knows could not oresee change in the Bridgeport towards getting the improved eondi .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
President Wilson, After War Department Confer ence, Orders That Stuff cient Troops Be Sent to
 Border to Guard Lives.
A. B. c. Peace Program
 Ready to Go Forth to Mexican Leaders Today Gen. Villa Says His Fac tion is Ready to Gall Truce

Washington, Aug. 137-Pres- ident Wilson personally took up the situation on the Mexican border today with Acting Sec retaryI Breekinridge of the war department and gave directions that sufficient troops be held ready for any emergency,
 GOVERNOR ASKS FOR TROOPS
 Governor Ferguson's telegram ask ing for morei troops is being held at the war department awaiting any fur ther word from Major General F'uns- ton Secretary Breckinridge reported no new disorders today, Further troop movements will be left entirely to General Funston.
 No changes in the Vera Cruz situa- ton recorded in navy department de- spatches.
 Secretary Daniels said the battle ships Louisiana and New Hampshire still were proceeding southwark 2 To day the ships are off the Florida coast. That they will go directly to Mexican waters in the vicinity of Vera Cruz lis generally expected. General Villa s proposal Of a three months truce for the peace convention has been unacted upon by. this government. Villa S Of- fer, it zvas-sug ggested, would be valua- ble in aiding further plans of the slE1 : American with regard to Mexico after replies have been received to the ap- peal for peace.
 Peace Plan Ready.
 The inter American appeal to all factions in Mexico agreed upon by the Pan-American conference is ex- pected to go forward today. The text will not be made public until it has been communicated to all the heads of the factions and governors of the Mexican states.
 There. has been some difficulty in assembling the list of Mexican officials to whom the appeal is addressed but this now is practically completed. Secretary Lahsflg said today there would be no further conferences with the LatIn-American diplomats until replies have been received.
 Announcement was made here to- day on behalf of General Villa by his Washington agents. that all the civil and military elements of his party would eliminate themselves if neces- sary for the success of a Mexican peace conference.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
Three Children In
 Critical Condition
 From Typhoid Fever

Typhoid has struck the family of Jacob Borofsky. a peddIer, living at 66e Berkshire avenue, three children in a family of seven little ones have been affected with the dread disease Anna, Louis and Doris Borofsky are the victims. They were removed last evening to the isolation ward at the Bridgeport hospital
 Officials at the institution said this afternoon that all three are in a dan gerous condition from the rnalady and that none are yet safe from the ravages of typhoid. Ut will be five or six weeks before the crisis has been passed and until that time little phope can be held out for their reeov- cry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

"As result of the Loeonobile concessions I expect that other firms in this city will make similar con sessions" said he '.Any concession, however, Jess than what has already been demanded in the way of eight hours may be accepted for the time being. but if employers desire to re- tain their men they will have to meet eonditionss@that have already been established.
 ssIn fact, I think it will be a good policy for the heads of factories to make these concessions voluntarily as the agitatioE be continued for an eight-hour day. What the next move will be is dimcult to tell now.
 "The entire situation in Bridge port will be considered by our gem erai executive board in Washington next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

Ansonia, Conn. Aug. 1s-The strike of machinists, some 12oN in number, at the Farrel Foundry and Machine Company, begun suddenly late yester- day. was in force today, but aside from these men absenting themselves the plant was in operation as usual. The strikers hed themselves in readiness for a meeting later in the day when it was anticipated reply would be made to a statement issued by Charles F. Bliss, for the company. He asserted that the company had been mindful of the interests of it's employees and that during the past three or four
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

CederhoIm had spoken flor nearly half an hour before there was an in terruption. As he was announcing that a meeting of the employees of the company would be held at machinlsts' hall tonight the company's head ap- pearede on the scene. and invited Ce- derholm to step up on the steps of the office.
 After greeting the speaker Biltop announced that he had not heard the whole address but that he would like to know what was to be gained by speaking to the men Cederholm Fe- piled that better living conditions, less nervous strain and a 4S-hour week could be accomplished.
 BiIton wanted some proof that bet ter living conditions could be gained by shortening ofahours and was refer red to the department of Labor Statis- tics. at Washington
 In an interesting debate that fol lowed between the president and Cederholm at which the factory em- ployes were present the labor leader was asked to give definite facts as regards the! conditions in cities where union, labor was paramount MT. Bi1ton said that he had risen from the ranks of the machinists, had established himself in this city and wanted to grant what concessions he could. to his men. He had not been aware that there was dtssatis- faction among them, and was will ing to have the leaders conduct meet ings within the shop at the noon- hour or after the closing hour, pro- viding he was assured that no in- hamrnatory speeches were made without basis. Cederho1m replied that was 6lst the reason he had been sent for by employees in the factory because they feared such un- organized influences might enter the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
ELEVEN GENT STAMP, FIRST OF ITS KIND,
 TO BE ISSUED SOON

Washington. Aug 13-An H. cent stamp, the first Of this de- nomination to be fsseed. has been authorized by Postrnaster-Genera Burleson, to meet the parcel post demand. It is to be distributed to postma sters throughout the coun- try. The new stamp is dark green and bears the, profile head of Benja min Franklin from Houdin's bust. The new stamp is designed to meet the demand for one stamp to cover insurance and e O. D. charges on parcel post matter. In addition. all parcels for local de- livery weighing 12 or 13 pounds, carry II cents postage and par cels weighing seven pounds in the first and second zones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
British Shin Sunk

London, Aug. 13 The 5000 ion British steamer Jacona which was engaged in the trans Atlantic trade has been sunk. H CT ga aptains and nine members Of the crew were rescued.
 The Jaeona sailed from Mid. dIesborough, Eng, Aug Il, for Quebec. She was owned by the Cairns Line of London, was built in 1889 and was SIS feet long and of 2,9e9 tons gross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
ANSONIA MACHINISTS, OUT OF
 FARREL PLANT, MARKING TIME

months readjustments of hours and wages had brought increases to ap- proximately 80 per cent. of the work insy force.
 MT. Bliss added that what the com the benefit of the employees as a whole and not for any particular set of men in preference to all others.
 MT. Bliss said that employees in no other departments had made demands such as' presented by the Inachinists
 Until after the meeting the strikers decline to make any statements bear ing upon their action in51eaving work yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13

"I do not anticipate there will be any change in our plans here from the demands already formulated. The men here have made up their minds as to the eight-hour day and noth- ing else will satisfy them.
 "It will be the proper thing for these firms to accede in order to aI- lay the unrest and to retain the men they have got as we'll as to attract other men. By granting these con ditions without trouble they will make it possible not only to attract the best men here but to get the best of other cities for the men are going to go where3the conditions look most prosperous.
 t'I think the business men of Bridgeport are going to look at this situation in a broad manner and use good judgment rather than provoke an industrial war here.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
MoroRIsr TELLS wHEEnOrAN

An almost fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon at Fairfield and West avenues when automobile driven by B. M- Cooley, of 386 John street. coHided with a bicycle ridden by S. H. Warner, of 234 Grove street, knocking the latter from his wheel, fracturing three ribs and causing in ternal injuries. pr. Massinger, who was passing by in his machine. took Warmer to the 1atters home. No ar rests were made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
STATE EXAMINER OF
 RECORDS FINDS OUR
 VAULTS INADEQUATE

That the vault in the town clerks office is inadequate and should be twice as large to properly care for the records here, is the report which Lucius B. Barber of Hartford, ex- aminer of public records has made to Mayor Wilson. Examiner Bar Der recently visited Bridgeport. His report will be sent to the city hall committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

A fine of s1os and costs was inn posed on Edward. alias Adam Mar tin, 3s9 Main street, for assauIting Mrs. Joseph Koyeles, a tenant living in the same block, by Judge Frank L. Wilder in City Court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
FACTORY HEAD DEBATES
 WITH LABOR LEADER IN
 BIG NOON DAY MEETING
Frederick CederhoIm and Clarence E. Biton Meet At Plant of the Standard Mfg. Go. and In Presence of Workers Debate Question of Shorter Hours.

A noonday meeting held exalderman Frederick Geder the Manufacturing Companys plant avenue this noontme, not only attracted nearly the entire shop had o regarding eight hour day organization brought Clarence Biton president of the reonders that general interest in the situation there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
American, Ship Freed.

l WashIngton, Aug 13-The Aneri, can oI steamer VVico, taken by Ger man pvarships to Swinemunde, has been released and facilities have been given for repairs to damage when fhe ship was being brought into port by the German prize crew. Her car go also WAS released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
BRIDGEPORT WORKERS ARE NOW
 CONFIDENT EIGHT HOUR DAY
 WILL SPREAD THROUGHOUT CITY
Example Set By Remington and Locomobi1e Plants Will Be Followed Generally, Making Bridgeport Pre- eminent As New England's Flight Hour City.
LABOR LEADERS EXPRESS OPTIMISM
 AT SUCCESS OF THEIR EFFORTS HERE

Locomobie Companys Employees Enter Factories This Morning With Best of Good Feeling and Determine
 tion to Show Appreciation of Companys Concessions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
Polfsh Town Captured

Berlin, Aug. The Polish city of Siedlie, 5 miles south east of Warsaw, has been cap fuped by the Germans. An nouncement to this effect was made today at army headquar- terS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
TRAIN RUNS INTO
 PARTY OF SECTION
 WORKERS; s KILLED

Harrdsburg. Aug. 1s-A Pennsyl- vania railroad train ran into a party of. track hands east of Mt Union, Pa. early today, killing six of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
MGL AND SUFFERS
 AIR RAID
Six Killed When zeppelins Attack East Coast One of Dirigibles is Reported Damaged Polish Town is Captured.
 Transatlantic Merchant Ship Jacona, Bound For Que bec, Sent To Bottom By German Blockadef Most of Crew Safe.

London, Aug. IS Official Announcement was made today of an airship raid last night on the east coast. of England.
 Six persons were killed and twenty three injured Several houses were badly damaged by bombs. One Zeppelin, the an nouncement says, probably was damaged, but escaped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday, e1ehtly eooler tonight. Gentle to nsodarnte southwest to west winds.