New Haven Company Faces Bond Exchange Challenge
The Central New England commission rejects a plan by New Haven to convert income bonds into fixed rate interest bonds. It argues unpaid coupons cannot be treated as debt, and that a refinancing targeting only a single creditor lacks justification. The ruling blocks the proposed exchange and notes the creditor’s control undermines the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New Haven & Hartford ‘Willroad- Company
Haven
Haven. Y
Haven Company
Neoh Sneere Eee Meen
Stevens
Central
New England
New Haven Company
Roach in the Pie Warning Sparks Kitchen Caution
A cautionary note warns that some people tolerate roaches in the kitchen and fear future exposure when serving such pests in a pie. The passage suggests spending 20 cents for a better pest control or prevention measure.
Readjustment Plan Rejected Over Peculiar Features
The commission signaled willingness to approve a reasonable readjustment plan for the applicant’s finances but found the submitted proposal too peculiar for approval. The decision notes the need for a more standard approach to address the intricate financial situation.
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Utes
New Bridgeport talking machine plant reopens under new firm
The Hawthorne plant, once closed after an involuntary bankruptcy and litigation with Victor Talking Machine Co., is back in operation under a temporary company led by former Bridgeport shop superintendent John H. George. A new permanent Bridgeport based company is being organized to manufacture talking machine appliances for all kinds.
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Hawthorne. Sheble Mfg. Co
Spruce Street
Victor Talking Machine Co
Bridgefort
John H. George
No Politics In Census Taft Says Census Officials Must Strive Clean
Taft informs Secretary Nagel that any thirteenth census worker who engages in politics will be dismissed immediately. He urges supervisors and enumerators to avoid political activity beyond voting and rejects appointing active partisans to census positions to prevent building a political machine.
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Beverly
Mass
Nagel
Taft
Postal Employes Play Baseball In Bridgeport
Nine teams from Bridgeport Postal Service clerical and carrier forces played a 3 3 tie in nine innings on aSaturday. Umpire William T. Myers from the money order department led the event. A Rhode Island clambake followed at the Grove. Battery for carriers was Kelly and Barry. for clerks Kearns and OShay. Committee members were R. Jackson William Shay Patrick H Howard Herman Reichel and J Bray. An Indiana reader praises Foley s Honey and Tar curing a summer cold and hay fever symptoms.
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Bridge Port
William T. Myers
Money Order Department
Grove
Rhode Island
Kelly
Barry
Kearns
O'Shay
R. Jackson
William Shay
Patrick H. Howard
Herman Reichel
J. Bray
Stabber Fleeing Inquest Traced Across Orleans County
Buffalo police and sheriff comb Orleans County for Ernest Marchide the 35 year old Italian accused of fatally stabbing Antonio Strizzi whose jugular was severed in a quarry attack. Witness Jack Costello battled the assailant as the pursuit spread from a country quarry to nearby towns and homes.
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United Press
Buffalo
van Dell
Callaghan
Albion
Orleans County
Ernest Marchide
Antonio Strizzi
Here
Dominico Biazco
Strizzi
Jack Costello
Bridgeport firm appeals to U S attorney general
R B Halsey & Co, shirt makers of Bridgeport, may lose or gain over 2000 dollars based on when the Payne tariff bill took effect. Their shipper, on the US S Pennsylvania, carried goods from Ireland and Scotland affected by the tariff and faced a 430 PM customs closure on August 6.
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R. B
Pennsylvania
Schmidt
New York
Loeb
Custom House
Halsey & Co. Peenaty
Taft
Curtis Estate Leaves Widow Most Of Heirs Assets
Roderick Perry Curtis, a Fairfield manufacturer, leaves nearly all real and personal estate to his widow Louise W. Curtis, except $2,000 to Trinity Episcopal church of Southport. Probate Judge Elmore S. Banks named Dr. Joseph L. Hetzel and Arthur C. Jennings as appraisers. executors named include the widow and E. L. Wells Curtis, with Louis Perry and Louise Wells Curtis as minors. Inventory expected near $350,000. Curtis & Curtis firm owned the local plant. death followed injuries from an auto mishap when another car struck his machine’s gar.
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Trinity Episcopal Church of
Southport
Roderick Perry Curtis
Louise W. Curtis
Elmore S. Banks
Fairfield
Joseph L. Hetzel
Arthur C. Jennings
E. L. Wells Curtis
Louis Perry
Louise Wells Curtis
Curtis & Curtis
Munsey reliability run to reach Bridgeport Sept 27
The Munsey reliability run from Washington to Boston and return will reach Bridgeport on September 27 with about forty cars and two hundred passengers. Seventeen entries have been received, representing twelve car makes, in what may become an eastern Glidden tour with three trophies. The route runs through York, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Albany, Boston, Bridgeport, New York, Atlantic City, and back to Washington, with possible Bridgeport stopover to ease driver strain.
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Bridgeport
New York
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
York
Loncaster
Philadelphia
Albany
Atlantic City
Stratfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Stratford
Thomas Rice
George A. Deatel
Dick Taylor
Karl Schnorr
Lieut Addis to Fight Colonel's Will Contested
New Haven August 16. The will of the late Colonel Thomas Emmet Addis, who left nearly $400000 to public charities, will be contested. Lieutenant Emmet Addis, nephew and an officer at Fort Ethan Allen, arrived in New Haven and is staying with relative Harry Young. He said a fight would occur and he and his sister Frances Crowley of Hartford were omitted in the will, with Isbell Booth attorneys handling the case.
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New Haven
Thomas Emmet Addis
Emmet Addis
Fort Ethan Allen
Harry Young
Henry Street
Addis
Hesy
Frances Crowley
Hartford
Isbell & Booth
Port Jefferson Matinee Steamers Offer Short Season
The Park City steamer skips soft coal this season pleasing travelers. Matinee excursions run weekly to Port Jefferson with sailings at 1 30 from Fairfield Ave and 4 30 return. Families urged to enjoy the pleasant trips before the three week window closes.
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Park City
Port Jefferson
Fairfield Avenue
Uae
Leading Milliners Offer Wide Veil and Coat Deals
EH Dillon and Co announce clearances on washable coat suits dresses separate skirts auto coats and veils. Prices include 1.25 for separate wash skirts 1.25 square chiffon veils 1.50 chiffon button veils 2.00 chiffon button veils 2.50 dust proof veils and 3.00 double chiffon veils. Large variety showcased at reduced prices.
The Regeneration at Theatres Promises Vigorous Bowery Drama
A weekly bill at Theatres features The Regeneration a vivid Bowery life play with intense heart interest. East Side figures populate the plot as Owen Conway played by Mr Ince delivers a standout performance as a crime leader. Miss Montgomery shines in a role formerly tackled by Helen Ware while new faces join the cast for this week’s run.
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Poll
the Bowery
Ince
Owen Conway
Malen
Mr. Ince
Miss Montgomery
Helen Ware
Wonderful Shway Dagon Pagoda A Ninety Foot Gold Shrine
A report detailing the Shway Dagon pagoda in Rangoon describing its 365 foot height, gilded exterior, and brick core with a relic chamber. It notes the platform perimeter around 1400 feet and explains the pagoda’s segmented structure and historical seven casings.
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Shway Dagon
Rangun
W. C. Scott O'Connor
Leonard and 60 minstrel lights at Jackson's theatre
Eddie Leonard and a 60 member minstrel company bring fashionable minstrelsy to Jackson's theatre for tomorrow and Wednesdays shows with a bargain matinee. The New York praised Top O' The World comes to town as a return engagement featuring Fred Bailey Ralph Austin and a star cast with a dog ballet and a large scenic production.
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Eddie
Leonard
Jackson’s
Eaddie
Casino
Majestic Theatres
New York City
Fred Bailey
Ralph Austin
Montgomery and Stone
Red Mill
North Pole
Charles Harris
Walter Wills
Don Kidder
Florence Smith
San Toys
Pearl Reyare
The
Roger Bros
Percy Walling
Francie Carrier
D. J Flanagan
AL Grady
the Friendly Bear
Monnie Gordon
Katherine Hutchinson
Daisy Fuget
Will-Nell Lavender
Soctable Spiders In Ma dras Explain Nest Structure
Spiders observed in Ma dras inhabit sponge like nests of branching networks with internal canals and multiple external openings. Nests attach to branch tips or prickly pear leaves, are ashy gray, made of leaves, with sticky external threads. Webs radiate from nests, several nests per plant connected by strong intermediate webs forming tubular bridges. Each nest holds forty to one hundred spiders, with males outnumbered by females roughly seven to one.
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Madras
Steeplechase Island High Wire Acts Amaze Crowds
A novelty in daily entertainment unfolds at Steeplechase Island this week with 4:30 and 8:30 performances by Great Calvert, famed aerial trapeze gymnast and leader of high wire acts. His graceful, skillful routine features daring tricks and calcium light effects, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic applause yesterday afternoon and evening.
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Calvert
Mr Baker Made Special Cop In City Traffic Plan
Police Commissioners at a Saturday meeting ordered patrolmen to arrest anyone driving bicycles or rubber tired vehicles at night without lights. Traffic squad members must remain at posts until relieved. Louis Ries of Seaside Park life saving corps and Joseph Lengyel were named special officers alongside Harold L. Baker and others to aid the club plan.
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Hurley
Louis Ries
Life Saving Corps
Seaside Park
Joseph Lengyel
Black Rock
Harold L. Baker
Clifford N. Gorgas
Arthur H
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Batesville
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U. S
Halsey & Co
Loch
Rod” Curtis
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lieut. Addis
Dillon & GO
Poli’s
Brazil
London
England
Chicago Post
Jackson
MR. Baker
Parisian Optical Co
Stratfield Hotel
Main ST
Beachwood Avenue
A. Elwood & Son, Inc
John Street
Smith-Murray CO
Sam Harris
Ats
Water Street
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Holland Medicine Company
Scranton
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the Farmer Publishing Col
Fairfield Ave
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