Electric trains to run into Bridgeport soon
Plans outline electric train expansion into Bridgeport via Naugatuck Junction on the Housatonic River. The project envisions a 40 mile line from Stamford to New Haven with a power station at Naugatuck Junction, supplying electricity from Cos Cob harbor style facilities. Officials predict steam locomotives may end for passenger service within two years.
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HouSatonic River
Stam
Newana
Mauga
Ueathond Company
Suan ii
Stamford
Cos Cob
New York
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Greenwich
Fonthess
New Haven
New London
Providence
Boston
T. E. Byrnes
Bridgeport
Pereget
Townley Rail Contract Delayed by Negotiations and Delays
Aldermen Hartley and Tague lead a streets committee meeting with businessmen to discuss grooved rails for Main Street paving. Vice President Calvert Townley of the New Haven attends. a contract bid is expected to be awarded to United States Wind Preserving Company upon Wietcher’s return, with a bid 440 lower than Creosoting Company.
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Townley
A. V. Hartley
Ishm Hi
Tague
Alder Suaple
Assur
Stratfield
Calvert Townley
Heed
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Connec
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Alderman Wietcher
States Wind Preserving Company
Creosoting Company
Mayor Lee
A. V. Hartmo Miller
Henry A. W. J. Nichols
Frederick Nichols
Samuel C. Shaw
Frank D. Bell
John A. Rusling
E. G. Sanford
Agent Butler
Barnum Hes
P. W. Wren
Samuel H. Wheeler
Frank T. Staples
E. W. Button
Davis & Hawley
Manhattan College Boys Back In Class After Strike
United Press reports Manhattan College students resume classes after a student from Troy was disciplined for late nights. With Brother Peter away, faculty acknowledge concessions may be limited but hope Nugent will be reinstated.
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United Press
New York
Peter
Manhattan
Ollege
F Pnes
Troy
Nugent
Fight Ends in Stabbing Affray Near Railroad Station
A violent incident near the rail station left one man stabbed in the back. Participants include Pec in Garto and Gerardo Delzio, with arrests by Marco. Injured man treated at the emergency room. Authorities report cases ongoing with proceedings due tomorrow.
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Pec
Garto
Gerardo Delzio
Marco
Naw Sarg
Precan Divorce On Tomorrow In High Profile Case
One of the principal divorce actions before Judge Shelton pits Frecon a Shelton silk manufacturer against Ida P alleging her relations with male residents of Bridgeport. A preliminary hearing before Judge Wheeler concerning custody of their two children ended with a sharp rebuke to Mrs Frecon. Other cases listed include Florence C Brotherton of Norwalk vs John I Brotherton and Anna N Manville of this city vs William Manville.
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Shelton
Ida P
Frecon
Bridgeport
George W. Wheeler
Wheeler
Florence C. Brotherton
Norwalk
John I. Brotherton
Anna N. Manville
William Manville
House Approves $12 Monthly Pension for Lovejoy Widow
Hartford April 1 The House concurred with the Senate in granting a pension of 12 dollars a month to Mrs Abigail Lovejoy of Bridgeport. Her late husband George Lovejoy was firing a salute on a state occasion two years ago when an accident cost him an arm and an eye. After his death she supported herself with a daughter in Massachusetts who refuses to assist.
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Hartford
House
Senate
Abigail Lovejoy
Bridgeport
George Lovejoy
Debaters Push Tariff Plan For Tobacco Growers Support
Washington April 1 House debate focused on protecting Kentucky Black Patch tobacco growers and patch covers with Cantrill urging a tariff adjustment. Gaines backed a modernized tariff while signaling possible tea tax removal. Sulzer pressed for relief on life essentials as the House weighs timing of a vote. Speaker Cannon hinted at a vote date uncertain but promised careful consideration.
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Washington
Kentucky
House
Representative Cantrill
Cantrill
Representatives Gaines
W. V
Ways and Means Committee
Gaines
Sulzer
New York
Ways and Means
Cannon Fle
White House
Police Seek Burglar In Rowse Johy Break-In
Authorities request help locating a burglar who broke into the Rowse property of Johy. Details from the incident are limited, with few readable elements in the report. Police urge anyone with information to contact local precincts.
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Johy
Death of Longtime Bridgeport Merchant Ketcham
W C Bowers was summoned as the body of Charles J Ketcham, a former mayoral associate and longtime Bridgeport grocer, who died after illness while seeking relief from a toothache. Born in Brooklyn, he came to Bridgeport as a boy, co led the Lee and Ketcham grocery firm, later moved to insurance and real estate. He served on the Board of Appraisal and the Board of Relief, was a Republican activist, and was affiliated with Odd Fellows and Masons. He leaves a wife and one son, Charlies J Ketcham.
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W. C. Bowers
Canna
Odd Fellows
Masonic Fraternity
Charlies J. Ketcham
Prof Sanford Struck By Second Pneumonia Attack
Word reached here that Prof Samuel S Sanford again contracted pneumonia after returning to his New York residence from the South. He barely survived a previous bout last winter and had a lengthy convalescence in North Carolina. His son Hal hurried from Florida to New York upon the news.
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Samuel S. Sanford
New York
South
North Carolina
Hal
Florida
Prof. Sanford
Hospital appeals from bequest to hired man
The Bridgeport Hospital Association appealed in Superior Court against the probate of Eugenia G. Lacey Halleck's will. She left 5000 dollars to the association and various charities, but revoked all in a codicil naming Ed Cullom, her hired man, as heir. Undue influence is alleged. The testatrix resided in Plattsville.
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Bridgeport Hospital Association
Eugenia G. Lacey Halleck
Ed Cullom
Testatrix
Plattsville
McPherson Wins Rebus Guessing Contest Clothes Prize
Andrew McPherson of 1469 Stratford Avenue, employed by Adams Express Company, wins a new suit from English Woolen Mills after his rebus entry is judged the winner from 600 submissions. The correct answer was drawn by clockwork selection, with Cronan presenting the prize.
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Andrew McPherson
Stratford Avenue
Adams Express Company
McPherson
Wat
Eee Cata Ward Cronan
Fire at military prison shadows escape risk at Leavenworth
United Press summary reports Leavenworth prison near Kansas City burned last night as authorities investigate whether any of the 500 prisoners escaped and what caused the fire. Officials order inspection of cells, records moved, and delays in accessing the site while examinations continue.
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United Press
Kas
Wenworth
United States
Explosion destroys Jules Henry petroleum carrier
The 1 800 ton French tanker Jules Henry, captained by M Escoffier, blew to atoms after a petroleum cargo explosion. Eight crew killed instantly, seven wounded, with two inspectors fatally injured. Explosion occurred during unloading after Veritas agency representative and second officer entered the tank hold. Fire prevented nearby ships from rescuing those aboard.
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United Press
SpeehWoner
Jules Henry
Phila- Se
M. Escoffier
Veritas Agency
Oyster bill faces strong opposition in Hartford hearing
Oyster growthers packed the Hartford committee room as supporters and opponents debated exclusive state jurisdiction over natural oyster grounds from Milford and Orange to the Housatonic mouth. Critics say it intrudes on town rights and threatens local control, while backers push state oversight to curb cross-border dredging by professional farmers.
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Committee On
Hartford
Milford
Orange
Housatonic
South End
New Haven
Connecticut
West Haven
Crazy Snake Still At Liberty In Indian Territory
A United Press dispatch from Washington reports that Crazy Snake remains uncaptured as militia orders limit arrests to camp or departures from home with satisfactory explanation. The message comes to Indian Agent Dana H. Kelsey at Mukogee Oklahoma. Card of thanks from Mrs John J McCue and family expresses gratitude for sympathy, offerings, and attendance at funeral.
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United Press
Washington
Indian Bureau
Mukogee
Okla
Dana H. Kelsey
Crazy Snake
U. M. C. Co. Sick Benefit Association
Lathers’ Union
John J, M’cue
Youngs Win A Barren Victory In The House
In Hartford on April 1 the Old Men's Republican slate fell short by twenty one votes of the two thirds needed to suspend rules and pass their Bridgeport City Court fight. Judge Malone led Foster and Wilder forces to a narrow victory in two House skirmishes, while Youngs supporters stayed hopeful for a rematch next Wednesday as parliamentary confusion persisted amid strong local backing for Foster and Wilder.
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Bridgeport
General Assembly
Malone
Bristol
Foster
House
Judiciary Committee
Wilder
Senate
Barnes
Foster and Wilder
Old Men’s
Board of Trade
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Bar Asssociation
Republican Town Committee
Republican Executive Committee
Fayette C. Clarke
Banks
Corbin Excess Tax Bill And What It Means To Bridgeport
Data shows HB 564 proposes taxation on corporations with capital stock divided into banks and insurance, trust, railway telegraph and telephone firms. It requires presidents or treasurers to certify capital issued and paid, plus market value of shares and real estate. An excess tax at one percent would apply to the difference between share value and real estate and personal property values. The bill outlines equalization and taxes due to cities.
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Malone
Bristol
Insurance
Trust
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minister Augustus Dane withdraws from ministry after church session
New York Conference of Methodist Church held a private session to discuss Rev Augustus Dane of Woolbury amid his wife’s absolute divorce suit and child custody. The conference approved his withdrawal from the ministry and discussed charges that were not disclosed. The Woodbury Reporter editor vows to defend him while noting his disillusionment with public faith.
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United Press
Ord
New York
Mattrr
Woodbury
Conn
Augustus Dane
George S. Procter
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New Hampshire
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Alaska
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Gaynor & Mitchell
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