Local bond dealers secure large share of state issue
Hincks Brothers and N W Herris & Co won about 835000 of Connecticut's 1000000 bond issue. Bonds mature 1934 with 3.5 percent interest, tax exempt and in high demand due to the state's small debt. Purchasers include Savings Bank of New Haven and others with bids near par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hincks Bros
N. W. Herris & Co
New York
Connecticut
Savings Bank
New Ha
Connecticut Savings Bank
New Haven
Lawrence Parkhurst
Boston
Isaac W. Brooks
William T. Hincks
Commonwealth
Mahon Heirs Appeal Over Bridgeport Property Valuation
Mrs. John H. Mahon and heirs challenge Bridgeport’s Board of Assessors in a suit filed this morning. They contest 1908 valuations for Steeplechase on Stratford Avenue at 14 000 and Steeplechase Island includes Seaview dock at 60 000, arguing the assessor’s 20 000 and 13 000 figures are unfair and illegal.
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City of
Bridgeport
John H. McMahon
Board of Assessors
Stratford Avenue
Seaview Dock
Thia Lane
DeForest
Kleiney
Annual election and banquet at First Church School
The First M. E. Church School held its annual election and banquet last night. George Hawley was elected superintendent with Dr R H W Strong and Mrs W B Spencer as assistants. J H Hearns became financial secretary and N E treasurer. The 1908 average attendance was reported and the Sunday School library held 1 000 books. Toastmaster W Shane and speakers Mrs Frank E Plumb Dr Edward S Smith and Miss Mary Rector addressed topics on teachers privilege inspiration and what woman sees. Howard S West and Rev George M Brown spoke on conduct and duties. The dinner followed in the Stratford breakfast room.
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George Hawley
R. H.W. Strong
Annual Social of Bible School a Success
The First Baptist Bible School annual social was held last night in the church parlors. A program organized by Superintendent Theodore T. Phillips entertained guests with songs by Everett, Albert, and Chester Jersey, and George Fowle. T. Boyton offered clever blackboard pictures. Various members including Miss E. Still, Mr. Stannard, Milton Nordstrom, Ethel Brathannan, Mildred Natalie McFarlane, Frances Carney, Bessie Wortman and James Bevan contributed to the evening’s entertainment. Committees led by Phillips planned the event with Miss Ross Marrington, Miss Irene Carney, and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Bible School
Theodore T. Phillips
Everett
Albert
Chester Jersey
George Fowle
T. Boyton
Miss E. Still
Mr. Stannard
Milton Nordstrom
Ethel Brthannan
Mildred
Natalie McFarlane
Frances Carney
Bessie Wortman
James “Bevan
Austria Plans Seven Dreadnoughts, Not Four
Vienna reports the government will build seven battleships instead of four, signaling a major naval expansion. The April 20 note cites the decision from the re Zeitung as authoritative on the plan.
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Vienna
Re Zeitung
BOF Poisoner Taken to Newtown
A report states boy James Doolan aged about 20 was brought to Newtown this afternoon to face a justice hearing tomorrow. The farm involved is owned by H. F. and lies in Newtown town segment.
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Newtown
James Doolan
H. F
Thornton Hains Testifies in Murder Trial
Thornton Jenkins Hains, acquitted of murder last February, testifies for his brother Captain Peter C. Hains in the Bayside Yacht Club killing case. He is guarded by Police Captain Patton amid threats from Annis factions. cross examination by Prosecutor DeWitt is expected to be merciless.
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United Press
Flushing
L. L
Thornton Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Thornton
Patton
DeWitt
Garretson
Hains
Thornton Hains
General Hains
Oon
Bay Ridge
Eco- brice-Garretston
Plans Under Way to Settle Hatters Strike
United Press reports a meeting in South Norwalk on April 30 to formalize a plan for settling the hatters strike. Representatives from affected cities discussed the situation, produced recommendations, and appointed Dr. Charles S. MacFarland and Mortimer M. Lee to implement them, with another committee meeting to follow.
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United Press
Norwalk
Hatters
Charles S. MacFarland
Mortimer M. Lee
John D. Kennedy
Danbury
Bethel
New Milford
Wilson J. Vance
Newark
Orange
N. J
Christian Swartz
Bohan
Memorial Service for Miss Marden at Smith Today
Northampton Mass April 20 chapel exercises at Smith College today served as a memorial for Miss Helen Marden murdered on campus Thursday by Porter M Smith. President Seelye spoke of the tragedy and noted the killer’s self punishment. close friends deny jealousy motive. Smith’s body was sent to Chicago last night.
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United Press
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Helen Marden
Porter M. Smith
Seelye
Eee
Miss Jen
Smith
Chicago
May social calendar at The Stratfield grows in May
The Stratfield hosts a busy May with numerous social and organizational events. Theta Sigma Fraternity plans a dinner on May 1, Bridgeport Art League hosts 125 guests May 3, Kappa Mu Sigma dinner May 6, Knights of Columbus convention May 10 to 11 with banquet May 12, Pyramid Temple Arab patrol dinner May 17, Slavonian National Society May 2?, and United et al dining May 31.
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Stratfield
Theta Sigma Fraternity
C. B. Doremus
Bridgeport Art League
Kappa. Mu Sigma
Knights of Columbus
Pyramid Temple
Arab Patrol
Slavonian National Society
WIFE FREED FROM LIFE OF TERROR IN NORWALK DIVORCE RULING
Judge Curtis grants Katrina H Popp a divorce from Ralph G Popp of Norwalk on habitual drunkenness and cruelty. Custody awarded to the mother of a seven year old. Details recount threats of a family funeral and a knife wound incident. Additional divorces granted for Maria Inglese and Minnie Kuhn amid desertion and abandonment claims.
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Howard J. Curtis
Katrina H. Popp
Norwalk
Ralph G. Popp
Stratton
Popp
Maria A. Inglese
Italy
Frank Inglese
Maria
Arthur H. Kuhn
Stamford
Yale & Towne Co
Minnie B. Brady Kuhn
Newark
Curtis
Mer S. Cummings
Pioneer suffrage worker Emily Collins dies at 95
Hartford April 30 Emily Parmely Collins longtime Hartford resident and abolitionist who helped organize the first woman society in Bristol New York in 1848 and sent the first suffrage petition to New York’s legislature died in Atlantic Massachusetts after a fall five months ago. She served as a Civil War nurse accompanying her sons and remained active in reform causes throughout her long life.
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Hartford
Emily Parmely Collins
Atlantic
Mass
Collins
Bristol
N. Y
New York
Emily Parmely
James Parmely
Lydia Robbins Donelson
South
Ontario County
John Parmely
Guilford
Killingworth Conn
Hannah Woodruff
Southington
Virginia
Peltier
Martinsburg
New Market
Mrs. Collins
Siegel
Early
Branches of Civil City Court Hear Accounting Case
Two civil matters are before the City court this afternoon. Judge Foster presides over The Scribner's Co versus James A Price for an accounting. Judge Wilder hears Alfred Grasso versus Glandattisseo Del gicco over a $60 Real estate commission claim.
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Foster
Scribner's Co
James A. Price
Wilder
Alfred Grasso
Read Something Beside Novels at Fairfield County Teachers Meet
The 33d annual Fairfield county Teachers Association convention at South Congregational church drew about 600 educators. Dr Henry Suzzallo urged balancing intellect and impulse in developing action oriented students and warned against overreliance on novels, advocating cursory reading and exposure to history and current literature.
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Teachers’ Association of
Fairfield County
South Congregational Church
Henry Suzzalloc
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Charles W
Ambassador Takahira to Decorate Eliot
Japanese Ambassador Kogoro Takahira will confer the Order of the Rising Sun on Charles William Eliot, president of Harvard, in Boston. The ceremony occurs after Eliot’s retirement, with Takahira arriving May 11 and an embassy suite in attendance.
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Boston
Harvard University
Charles William Eliot
Kogoro Takahira
Big Increase in Building Permits in March
Washington reports building permits issued in March across ninety five cities totaled 80 617 770 dollars, up 83 percent from March last year, per the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce & Labor
Bankruptcy Final Accounting in Brew and Co Case
The final accounting in the bankruptcy of D. J. Brew & Co Danbury was presented before Judge John W Banks commissioner in bankruptcy. About 500 dollars remained as total assets after a factory fire last December The 30 workers laid off received about one third of their claims. This afternoon creditors of David Islvski will hold their meeting at the Commissioner in Bankruptcy office. Creditor claims total about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Brew & Co
Hatters
Danbury
John W. Banks
David Islivski
Mauretania Arrives in New York After Liverpool Crossing
The Mauretania reached New York today from Liverpool after a 4 day 18 hour voyage. The liner faced headwinds during the transatlantic crossing, recording a speed around 25 knots. The arrival concludes the crossing and marks the ship's latest crossing event.
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United Press
New York
Liverpool
Two Drivers Selected for New Police Patrol Wagon
Bridgeport plans a $3,500 patrol automobile to replace the old wagon. Patrick Lynch and John McGirr will be drivers, with delivery promised by July 1 or sooner. The car seats ten, may hold twelve, and includes a Recometer to log speed and movements for officials.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Patrick Lynch
John MecGirr
Troops Protecting Christians in Adana
Reports from Mersina dated April 30 say additional troops have arrived at Hadjin in northern Adana. Missionaries native Christians and refugees are now safe. Messages indicate disorders ceased and fresh food is reaching Hadjin in relays. American women missionaries are present in Hadjin. Improved conditions are also reported from Deartyre and nearby towns.
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United Press
Mersina
Hadjin
Adana
Deartyre
Small tenement for rent and assorted notices
Classified items include a small tenement for rent at 67 Henry St and several flats for rent at James St and Calhoun Ave. Also offers typesetting work, a reward for Dorothy Epstein, a sale of a Columbia automobile, and local business notices including a barber at 1263 Stratford Ave and sausage vendors Mark Nagle and John Porter.
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Henry St. UD
Dorothy Epstein
Walla Street
City
Tast
Ester Street
Brooklyn
Care Telegram
Park Avenue
Mark Nagle
Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Nine Die in Tenement Fire in Mulberry Street Area
A six story tenement at 37 Spring Street in New York’s Italian quarter burned early today. Nine people died, fourteen hospitalized, six missing. police suspect arson after kerosene-soaked halls and stairs. Investigators examine Black Hand letters tied to the incident.
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Mullberry Street
United Press
New York
Spring Street
Mulberry Street
Brossner
James White
O’riordan
Kirk
Mem
Si Bellevia
Annie
Jacob B. Rock Ant Adolph Weiss
Hariem
Salvatore Caierri
For Rent Large room with board at 236 Norman St
Room with board available at 236 Norman Street. Furnished front lodging w references. Call AD 30. CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS advertised for fatigue relief and constipation with directions.
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Norman St
Sere Ween
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Wmahon Heirs
First Church
George S. Hawley
Bible School
Austria
Miss Marden
Katrina Popp
Kuhn
Emily Collins
Revolution
Woman's Suffrage
Civil City Court
Deane
Fairfield County Teachers’ Association
William A. Wheatley
Ambassador Takahira
Eliot
H. R. Belmont
U. S. Court
Mauretania
McGirr
Mansfield
Meigs Building
James St
Calhoun Avenue
Madame Mertelle
Broad St
Newfield Ave
Jefferson St
Hallett St
Main St. Usisto
Columbia
Miller Motor Car Co
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Beachview
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Miller & Jordan
Fairfield Sverttie
Atlantic Hotel
Stratford Ave
Albert Tiska
Policeman Brossner
Old Glory Hall
el Fe
Brooks St
uUsdat
Fayerweather
Wood's
Cannon St
O'Neill's
Stratford
Geo. A
California
Coe & White Co
E. B. Knowls
Colorado Ave
Peter Hron
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Sigs’ Hocks
M. M. Nagelese
East Main St
Boston Cleaning and Dyeing CO
Standard Art Store
Main St
Stratf Eld
O’connor’s
Walter Sts
Morton’s Cafe
Fairfield Avenues
Pratt's
Omd Homestead
E. Main
M. F. O’connor
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Pembroke St
Lyceum
Cannon Street
Turday
Uw Eel
Flint
William St
P Quire
Kossuth St
Ao. Ee
Avenue
Gilbert
Bonewell Street
Land & Title Co
Main
Washington Ave
Steinert
Whit Lane
A. Skidmore
West Liberty St
J. F. Keane
Bri
Woodmen of the World
A. D
Meigs
Hawleyville
James Green
Locomobile Company
Locomopany of America
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