City Loses Bid to Condemn Land for High School Site
Judge Burpee of the Bridgeport Superior Court sustains the defendant Frank W. Hurd demurrer in the city’s action to condemn Golden Hill land. The court rules the city must specify the statute under which condemnation is demanded and the prayer for relief must align with the correct act or charter provisions. The decision means the city must begin proceedings anew under a proper statute.
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Golden Hil
Burpee
Superior Court
Frank W. Hurd
Bridgeport
Board of Education
The Wreck of the Titan Prophecy Recalled in Sea Tale
The Farmer begins publication of The Wreck of the Titan, a 14 year old tale by Morgan Robertson praised for prophetic parallels to the Titanic disaster. The article notes similarities in ship name Titan versus Titanic, size, fate, and April iceberg collision, while affirming the story’s fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Robertson
Jules Verne
Property Taxes Due Tomorrow In 1911
Tax collector Cooney ready to receive taxes now. Taxes due for the month of 1911 with interest at three quarters of one percent after the due date. Early payments noted as convenience for taxpayers. Residential ads and property listings follow in the section with rental and sale notices for homes and furnishings.
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Cooney
Robert Fitzroy
Brooks Street
Tax figures from 1911 Citizens' Association note
The 1911 tax record references Eugene B. Peck of the Citizens' Association as the secretary and mentions an amount around $1,300 to be collected. The fragment notes the historic levy and the association official involved.
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Eugene B. Peck
Citizens’ Association
Ladies Auxiliary of Trainmen to Host Supper Dance
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will host a supper in Lessing Hall at Main and Elm streets on May 10. A fine orchestra will play for dancing and guests are expected from Danbury, Stamford and New Haven, aiming for a large attendance.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
the Brotherhood of Railroad
Lessinghall
Main
Elm Streets
Danbury
Stamford
New Haven
May Day celebration and Brooklawn Rink events
Local notices describe a Brooklawn Rink opening with a May 3 Friday dancing evening and an International May Day celebration at Germania Hall on May 1 with free admission. Also listed are multiple sale and rental ads for cottages locomobile and a Victor Victrola, plus furniture, and a Metropolitan Car Barns horse sale with details on 900 to 1400 pound animals and trial period.
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Brooklawn
Barnum
Germania Hall
Speidel
North Ave
Metropolitan Car Barns
E. 40Th St
1St
2Nd Aves
Murray el
Mayor May Veto Demand For Items
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson delays decision on the Alderman Moran resolution and the White audit bill. The audit committee and Peter White await action as the measure is referred for itemizing or potential veto. The council faces a possible veto over the legality and handling of the White bill.
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Clifford B. Wilson
W. J. Moran
Common Council
Audit Committee
Peter White
White
Mr. White
Wilson
Price Of Meat Boosted Four Cents In Local Markets
Local retail markets raised meat prices by four cents per pound amid higher wholesale costs blamed on Western flood impacts. Eastern suppliers and Western market shortages push prices up. steers wholesale rose from 10 to 14 cents per pound while Gondé lamb moved from 15–16 to 18 cents per pound.
Council to Take Up Tax Resolution
The miscellaneous committee of the Common Council will tackle a resolution from the Board of Apportionment concerning last year tax rebates. Only about 400 dollars remains to be paid to property owners. Former Tax Collector Donnelly removed books and vouchers upon leaving office to avoid burdening the incoming tax collector, a matter the Board of Apportionment says should be handled by the new official. The resolution now rests with the miscellaneous committee.
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Common Council
Board of Apportionment
John M. Donnelly
Ismay May Depart for England Scenes at Titanic Probe
Washington April 20 Senate Titanic inquiry built to a climax with J Bruce Ismay on the witness stand. Spectators surged to the hearing as Ismay testified for two hours admitting Captain Smith attended a millionaires dinner aboard the Titanic before the collision. An unnamed man and a telegram mystery dominated testimony as Ismay denied favoritism or orders to run at full speed and acknowledged more lifeboats could have saved more lives. A second witness E J Dunn added to the day’s puzzles, refusing to reveal the man of mystery. Ismay then faced further questioning about the Titanic’s speed and fate, while officials prepared for possible further examination if he returns to England.
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Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
Senate
Ismay
Captain Smith
E. J. Dunn
New York
White Star
Dunn
England
Beechhurst
L. L
Ite Star
Senator Smith
Smith
J. W. Andrews
Senator Burton
Boxhall
Henry Stengel
Newark
Stengel
White Star Line
McCann To Try Catcher Bridges For Bridgeport
Catcher Eddie Bridges formerly with Montreal in the International league will report at Newfield Park on Thursday for a trial with Bridgeport. A veteran backstop with Connecticut league experience at Norwich and New Haven he arrived last night and met Manager McCann who said Bridges would get a chance if his arm is sound.
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Eddie Bridges
Montreal
Newfield Park
Bridgeport
Norwich
New Haven
McCann
Bridges
Benefit Whist at St Anthony's Church Tonight
Benefit whist held at St Anthony's Church Colorado Ave tickets 15 cents. Also finds ads for rental apartment at 1472 East Main and employment inquiry at Adams House Fairfield Ave. Also listings for lost dog and lost bank book with settlement details and upcoming sales at Wissner Piano Store and Hurley clothing store. Attendance noted for Co F Hibernian Rifles grand soiree at Young Emmets Hall Main and Elm St with Mills orchestra May 2.
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St. Anthony’s Church
Colorado Ave
East Main
Adams House
Fairfield Ave
Wissner Piano
State and
Broad Streets
Wm. R. Hurley
Main St
John Kearns
Broad St
Co. F. Hibernian Rifles
Young Emmets Hall
Main and
Elm Sts
Mills’ Orchestra
Professor Hackett
Titanic dead repatriation ship brings 190 bodies to Halifax
Captain Lardner describes the Mackay Bennet’s grim toll from the Titanic disaster. The vessel buried 116 at sea after identifying only some. 57 unidentified victims were interred, many badly damaged by ice. Fog and weather delayed recovery as the crew logged 15 miles of search.
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His Majesty’s Dock
Halifax
Mackay-Bennett
Lardner
Canon Hinds
Minia
George D. Widener
Philadelphia
Widener
E. H
Seas
Edward Keating
White Star Line
Mackay
Recovery of Bodies on Mackay Bennett From Titanic
Halifax April 30 The Mackay Bennet towed Titanic victims ashore. Workers moved bundles of bodies from the ship amid mourners and officials. Names include Widener assets and Astor, with burial at sea and identifications contested.
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Mackay-Bennett
John Jacob Astor
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Fiat
Elmwood Ave
Richmond Range
Highland Ave
Catherine St
Washington Ave
Harral Ave
Bommos & Biltz
State St
Lyada
Btratford Avenue
Union
Albert
FHOM
Peerless
Wall Paper Co
Broad &T
Masonic Temples
Hense
North End
A. Levy
Madison Ave
Third St
Eddy Sherwood Carriage & Motor Co
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Colonial Ball Room
E. W. Coffey
Wall St. Antidad
Pearl St
East Main St
P. W. Murray
Ummer
Noble Ave
Jacob Bros
Kogputh St. Tel
William Lunney
Lafayette St
Olive St
Southworth's
F. E. Beach
Tfo
Glasner Furniture Co
Lordship Manor
Dept. H. Lordship Office
Newfield Bldg
City
Capt. Smith
Catcher Bridges
Joseph Garnett
Easton, Conn
John Sherwood
Long Hill
Trumbull
Park Ave
John St. A*p
People’s Savings Bank
Astor
Strauss
His Majesty’s Naval Dock
N. S
Mackay- Bennett
William Augustus Spencer
Eliza Loretta
J. A. Kenyon
Southington
Connecticut
Spencer
Captain Roberts
Mr. Widener
Richard Roberts
Roberts
Vanderhort
Wryckot
van Billiard
A. Waclens
Achilles
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