Petition for Change of Grade on Main Street
City aldermen hear a petition to change grade on Main Street between Congress and East Washington. Property owners advocate the move for storm water flow while others seek compensation. hearings set for Aug 9 and related budget issues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Main Street
Congress Street
East Washington Avenue
Thomas Arnold
High Street
J. W. Hastings
Nathan Herz
B. Leibscher
James A. Price
Union Street
Theodore Steiber
Weber
United Illuminating Company
New Haven Railroad Company
Board of Health
John Ryan
Housatonic Avenue
Gaetano Tedesko
Willard I. Alten
Broad Street
Masonic Temple
James McAndrews
City Wharf
Reservoir Avenue
Local Obituaries Page Notices for Sterling Foster Mulligan and Hickey
Obituaries notice from this city lists Edward Sterling who died on August 2 1900 aged 78. Funeral at 383 State street Thursday at 2 PM with burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. Also Frank A Foster died August 1 1909 aged 58 with funeral August 4 at 10 AM from 8 Hough avenue and interment at Norwich Conn. William H Mulligan died August 1 1903 at 1 Colorado avenue with funeral from St Peters at 9 AM and burial at St Michaels cemetery. Patrick Hickey died August 1 1903 at 96 Hamilton street with Mass at Marys Church at 9 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Edward Sterling
State Street
Mountain Grove
Frank A. Foster
Hough Avenue
iIntermert
Norwich
Conn
Mulligan
William H. Mulligan
Colorado Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Higkey
Patrick Hickey
Hamilton Street
St. Mary’s Church
Chandler Utilities Bill Falls By One Vote in Senate
The senate debate over the Chandler utility bill centered on public oversight and bonding. Senators Luther Fenn Middleton and Holzer clashed over minority and majority proposals while Manwaring Arnold backed passage. An amendment to elect the commission by the people was ruled out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
New Haven Road
Public Utilities Commission
Fenn
Peck
Middleton
Senate
Barnum
Fairfield County
Holzer
Bridgeport
Manwaring
Arnold
Chandler
Check Trader Held For Investigation
Edward H. Matson, described as slick, tried to pass a bad check on Morris Lieberum of 268 North Avenue. Lieberum, claiming to be a New York collector, prepared to take the check when Matson offered another check in its place, leading to Matson’s detention at Police Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Matson
Morris Lieberum
North Avenues
Matson
Poifice
Licerum
New York
Licberum
United Irish Societies Prepare City Parade August 21
A large parade by the United Irish Societies is planned for August 21 here, ahead of a field day at Steeplechase Island. Col T J Murphy reported the plan to Division No 1 A O H, urging joint participation with Division No 2 and the Emmet Club. A general field day committee meeting will map the parade route and time, with extensive entries expected, including champions from New York and Olympians Matt McGrath, Harry Porter, and Martin Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish
Col
T. J. Murphy
New York
Martin Sheridan
Flanagan
Matt McGrath
Harry Porter
Judge threatens harsher sentence for lying in court
Herman Willey driver told Judge Foster he did not know if he struck Joseph Sands with a whip after sands swept road on State street. Sands slashed Willey with a whip as a result. Willey's case continued to tomorrow as Probation Officer Canfield investigates his claim of a sick wife. Bonds set at $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Foster
Herman Willey
Joseph Sands
Sands
Willey
State Street
Roosevelt Receives Rhinoceros Foot Gift in Nairobi Event
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was hosted at a dinner by about 200 residents of Nairobi and British East Africa, including Acting Governor Jackson. Americans presented Roosevelt with a rhinoceros foot mounted on silver, a gift he received with great interest. He used his speech to discuss Africa’s agricultural and economic potential and the challenges ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Corres
Nairobi
British East Africa
Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Roosevelt
East Africa
Primrose Minstrels Delight Jackson's Theatre Audience
George Primrose's all star minstrel show at Jackson's Theatre last night drew a good crowd despite the season. Celeste Eddy impressed as a merit female impersonator with feminine attire and manner. The six blackface performers sang well and wore rich, tasteful costumes in the Temple of Mirth and Melody act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Primrose
Jackson
Celeste Eddy
Bathing Houses on Compo Beach Chopped to Pieces
Westport selectmen moved with a forceful remedy at Compo Beach severing more than a hundred bathing houses on town property. The structures were destroyed and belongings left scattered across the shore. Norwalk residents owning houses there have engaged Judge John J. Walsh to represent their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compo Beach
United Press
Norwalk
Westport Selectmen
John J. Walsh
Wall Street Today Mixed Open And Goebel Plans West
Mixed stock movements at the New York open see minor steel issues sell off while Brooklyns Rapid Transit and other specials rise. Reading dips, Union Pacific inch gains, and interborough Metropolitan stock climbs. Harry Goebel to relocate to Denver with family for Alaska Yukon expo plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Reading
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Yelding
L A. m
London
Interborough
Wabash & Missouri
Wabash
Steel
Bridgeport 5 Ta in Team Shoot at Danbury event
The interstate trap shoot at Tamarack grounds near Danbury concluded with the Pahquioque club No 2 team winning the team race. Lester S German of Winchester Arms won high gun professional, J Noel of Yale College Gun Club high amateur, and several local shooters from Bridgeport earned prizes including a gold watch and various items. The Bridgeport team finished fifth in the team shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahquiogue
Pahquiloque Club
Pahquioque Club
Lester S. German
Winchester Arms Company
O. R. Dickey
Boston
J. A. R. Eliott
New York
J. Noel
Yale College
H. L. Edgerton
Williman Ic
Danbury
H. Metcalf
Rockville
W. A. Gregory
C. W. van Stone
Bridgeport
Willimantic
Jack Derby
L. Ferris
Stamford
C. Howard Daley
Williamite
George Hill
Seymour
Hill
Frank Clark
E. R. Wilbur
William Garing
E. Southey
Bridgeporters
EB. G. Southey
S&s
L. Cc
Wilson D. H. Hall
C. W. VanStone C. Sherwood
J. A. R Elliott
Harvey
Neary & Harvey
Roton Point
Norwalk Trolley Collision Shakes Passengers and Driver
Passengers on the Norwalk trolley express bound for the city were shaken when the car collided with a two horse wagon near Black Rock in front of the Hill Coal Company. The wagon was pushed about 50 feet, the driver John Murray was thrown into the air and sustained minor injuries. The motorman applied full brakes, avoiding a worse crash. The wagon and car require repairs. Separately, three divorce filings appeared as the Civil Superior court term nears, including Emma J Beers vs Martin Arndt, Elise Arkel vs Norman C Wibbard, and Ida Layette Bender vs Eli Bender, all citing cruelty, desertion, or infidelity and seeking custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Black Rock
Hill Coal Company
John Murray
Clampett
Hill Company
Coal Company
Murray
Southport
J. W. Wright
Civil Superior Court
Emma J. Beers
Martin Arndt
Anna
Marti
Eva
Emma
Arndt
Fulton Street
Connecticut Company
Hossatonic Avenue
Elise Arkel
Norman C. Wibbard
Navy
Osborne Place
Fairfield
Wibbard
Ida Layette Bender
Eli Bender
Albert Bender
Moter
Ben
Wife Seeks Government Pension Share in Brinsmade Case
U S Pension Examiner E A Robinson heard evidence in the petition of Mrs Adaline E Brinsmade requesting part of her late husband Sergeant Charles B Brinsmade Signal Corps pension support while he resides at a Washington D C soldiers home. Attorney M E O'Brien represents the husband and records show Brinsmade received several small legacies over 16 years. The court heard that Mrs Brinsmade had guardianship of two minors since 1883 and sought a larger legacy to aid their upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
E. A. Robinson
Adaline E. Brinsmade
Trumbull
Signal Corps
M. E. O’brien
Robinson
John Smith
Army Attacks Refuges as Catalonia Fights Rebels
An army of 25 000 men attacks Spanish troops in Melilla as unrest expands. Barcelona holds with loyal forces, rebels control San Felice Palamos and Casa De Lasilva, while authorities execute hundreds. A Dutch gunboat confusion and a Newark tragedy close the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Melilla
Biarritz
France
Barcelona
Mounttains
Catalonia
San Felice
Palamos
Casa de Lasilva
Woman who became mother committed to state hospital
Mrs. Annie Griffin, who recently became a mother, was committed to the State Hospital for the Insane at Middletown today. Her husband, a mechanic, and several relatives are among the institution's residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Griffin
State Hospital
State Hospital For the
Middletown
Telephone Bill Back in House
Hartford news brief reports the Senate passed the corrupt practices act and allowed the railroad commission to set freight train staffing. Town clerk terms were extended to four years. saloon closing moved to 11 pm. the telephone night rate bill failed in the Senate and was a focus of House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
Senate
Searls
State Railroad Commission
House
Conference
Johnson
Newtown
Leete
Enfield
New Haven
New England
Show Pictures Made Little Mabel Steal Mother's Money
Mabel Louise Ward, 13, adopted daughter of Mrs. Helen Ward, stole $2 from her foster mother to buy minstrel show tickets. Officer Holbrook arrested her on incorrigibility charges. probation officer Helen King placed her under three months of supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Primrose
Mabel Louise Ward
Helen Ward
South End
Mabel
Mrs. Ward
City Court Hears Non Support Case Against Coughlin
Patrick Coughlin of Maple Street faces non support charges in city court. He earns 17 dollars weekly as a carpenter, while Anna Coughlin says she received no support since last March for herself and two children aged 3 and 3 months. Judge Foster orders 64 weekly for six months under 150 dollar bonds or three months jail. In a separate matter, Hattie Murray and stepson Robert Kennison face police questions after a beating incident. judge continues both cases to August 25 with 50 dollar bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Coughlin
Maple Street
Coughlin
Anna Coughlin
DeLaney
Foster
Hattie Murray
Botsford
Charles Murray
Robert Kennison
Rotsford
Murray
Warner Brothers
Kennison
Motorman Cleared in Milldale Collision Death
Deputy Coroner Pena filed an official finding exonerating Motorman George Brooks after the July 25 crash that killed Charles C. Buckingham, secretary and treasurer of the Mathushek Piano Company, near Milldale. An estate inventory for George A. Davis shows personal property valued at $54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Pena
Charles C. Buckingham
Mathushek Piano Company
Milldale
George Brooks
Barker Collar-Chance Promises Custom Fit Linen Collars
A local store promotes Barker collars at 60 cents per half dozen, offering two-for-a-quarter collars in any size up to quarter sizes. The sale is for a limited time but not otherwise restricted. Shoppers may pick exact size inside the Main street door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Economy jars shown at basement demonstration
An ad touts Economy jars as easily used and reliably sealed with a unique air cutting device. Made of flint glass with straight sides and wide mouth, the jars promise long shelf life and easy filling. Demonstration ongoing in the basement to prove their quality.
Summer books with summer bindings and special prices
For summer reading these stories feature illustrations and clear type with special bindings. Titles include An Enemy to the King Stephens The Lady of the Blue Motor Patricia Nesta, A Night's Enchantment Mc Grath Under the Rose Isham The Strollers Ii Isham The Bishop's Emeralds Town The Edge of Hazard Horton The Traitor Dixon Nedra McCutcheon at a special price 45c Bookshop right rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
McGrath
Isham
Bishop's Emeralds
Hazard
Horton
Dixon
Nedra—McCutcheon
Brush Fire Extinguished at Lexington and North Aves
The No. 2 Chemical Engine company battled a grass and brush fire at Lexington and North avenues this afternoon. Municipal register is complete and will be ready for distribution from the city auditor’s office tomorrow. The Old Fairfield team calls for a game with Fairfield Rubber Shop at McGarry's field on August 15 at 1 30. Also New Haven reports 200 to 300 plumbers out of work after a lockout ordered at a Master Plumbers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2 Chemical Engine Company
Lexington
North Avenues
Municipal Register
City Auditor
Fairfield
Fairfield Rubber Shop
McGarry’s Field
New Haven
United Press
Master Plumbers Association
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Jackson's Book Shop
Steiber
Preamsatic
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Rist
Beck & Son
United Societies
Primrose Minstrels
Jackson's Theatre
Wall Street Today
MR. Goebel
Harry Goebel
West
Denver
Southey
Arkel
Cerberre
Santiago
Madrid
Temerarro
Newark
N. J
Julia Neneth
Alexander
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Barker
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