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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
7
Insurgents debated as Prohibition push grows in Hartford
An interview quotes a senator deeming insurgents’ fuss minimal while Hart peers push for Prohibition. Connecticut highway policy under James Macdonald faces contractor concerns amid road-building disputes. Alabama counties weigh liquor option and home use limits. river water treatment tests show 9 percent purity with lime and chloride disinfectants amid potential drought-related supply fears.
Proprietor Corey Arrested Over Open Pool Rooms
Corey, proprietor of the Acad pool rooms on Church Street, was arrested Monday on an official warrant for keeping his pool hall open after hours in violation of the closing statute. The report notes the law requires pool rooms to close at a set time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Acadpool Rooms
Church Street
New
Ofiom
Increase Of Firemen's Salaries Debate In Bridgeport
The Farmers argue a fair wage for Bridgeport firemen amid higher living costs and a belief that larger cities often pay less adequate rates. They urge readers to decide if current salaries reflect duty, hazard, benefits, and costs, noting an unequal contest against a powerful employers group and placing the decision with the Board of Aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ League
Bridgeport
Board of Aldermen
Yale Forestry Grading Society Faces Faculty Disapproval
The Robin Hood society at Yale Forestry School draws faculty ire led by Director Graves over circulated letters to Washington. Graves alleges members claimed influence with the faculty and sought federal forestry roles, tarnishing the school’s reputation at the capital. RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY. Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia advertises rapid cures and immediate relief. Curtis Pharmacy sells it at 1143 Main St. Gowse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Hood Society
Yale Forestry School
Graves
Washington
Organizan
Eee
Jenry Raves
Ef- Raye Bn
Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy
Main St. Gowse
Mellen Decides Against Consulting Taft On Commerce Law
President Charlee S. Mellen of the New Haven road, returning from Boston, will meet his wife in New York after the Knickerbocker Express. He plans no special car. Washington reports doubt any prompt compromise in Taft's interstate commerce message. J. P. Morgan is said not to be pressing Taft for concessions, per private advices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee S. Mellen
New Haven Road
Boston
Merchants’ Limited
New York
Mellen
Knickerbocker Express
Taft
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Congress
J. J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Doughan Named Sergeant In New Haven Police Board Vote
Patrolman Thomas Doughan, backed by Democratic administration forces, was chosen sergeant by a one vote margin after a three candidate race. Peter Hayes and George Spencer, both well known central station patrolmen, were defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Thomas Doughan
Peter Hayes
George Spencer
Central Station
Doughan
State School Boards to Meet in Meriden
The Connecticut Association of School Boards holds its fourth annual meeting at Meriden High School with sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Speakers include Miss Katherine T. Harty Danbury A B Morrill New Haven James M Paine Andrew Kingsbury and Allen B Lincoln Charlies N Hall and E P Willard. An informal program is planned for Friday evening at the Hotel Winthrop with superintendents’ association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Association of School Boards
Meriden
Katherine T. Harty
Danbury
New Haven
A. B. Morrill
State Normal School
James M. Paine
Andrew Kingsbury
Alien B. Lincoln
Charlies N. Hall
8. P. Willard
Winthrop
Perintendents’ Association
Fairfield County News Stopped Deportation and Train Tragedy
Fairfield County news items describe a deportation halt linked to a Swedish marriage case. Other reports cover a lineman James J. Brown killed by a train at Cos Cob while repairing signals, plus various rural crimes, fires, and accidents. The column notes political liquor-law cases, duck hunting reports, and a bridge crash in Westport. It closes with Mother Austin Carroll’s death at 80 in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos Cob
Ridgefield
Stamford
Jones
High Ate Cee Saunders
Chas
En Ladvant Minceal Aduioe
Henebry Nolice
Nolles
Booth
William E. Henebry
Patrick Sullivan
Can
Henebry
Norwalk Islands
W. Krauser
Westport
Krauser
Herbert Hendricks
Branchville
Hendricks
Firemen After Wage Increase in New Haven Railroad
New Haven railroad labor tensions rise as firemen seek higher wages at the Boston convention of the General Chairmen of Railroad Labor. The push targets east of the Mississippi and north of the Chesapeake and Ohio lines with raises varying by road. Firemen near Chicago demand up to 20 percent or more, and seek to redefine engineer roles to include electric and motorized units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Boston
Railroad Labor Organization
Cast
Mississippi
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago
Erie
New Haven Road
Black Opals Displayed In Vivid Gems Showcase
The article extolls black opals with poetic imagery describing stones varying from soft dove iris tones to rich Dutch garden hues. It highlights beauty and marvel of the gems in a period newspaper tone.
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Bridgeport Conn
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Berlin Road
Alabama
E. W. Grove
England
Yale Society
Fairfield County News
Foley
Bright
F. B. Brill and
Austin Carroll
Mobile
Ala
Order of the Sisters of Mercy
New Orleans
United States
South
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THE
Atlantic Hotel
Soda
Cleveland
Rheims
Russia
Eomatec
Java
Borneo
Galicia
Roumania
India
Japan
Mexico
East River
Fobra
Davis & Hawley Co., Jewelers
Main Street
Mma the Royal Hotel
Cafe
European Plan Grill Room
A LA Carte
Tampa Bay
Tampa
Florida
David Lauber
West
Tampa Bay Hotel
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railway
Savannah
Clyde
Foothalla
Daathaten
Alling Rubber Co
Main ST
Howard Avenue
Maplewood Avenues
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Burr & Knapp
W. K. Mollan
S. Silverthan& Sons
Chapel ST
Phil Silverthan
Bridgemors
James Staples
Compus
Bankers and Brokers
State St
Bridgeport, Conn
P. L. Holzer
T. Staples
Fairfield Ave
F. J. Akercromki
Water ST
Gledhill & Co
COR. Water & Tnion
Kelly's Cigar
James H. Kelly
Jackson
Fiske
O’haran
Theo
Burt Sayre
Mr. O'Hara
Gossion
Nora McNamara
David Levenson
Mme
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DIE Yiddish Vabele
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Jacqueline
POLIS
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S. J Catlin
Marshall E. Morris
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M D
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Arts
Bridgeport, Co
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P. O. Arcade
Howard
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M O. T. Donovan
F.lyman
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Bachman
Wima M. Bachman
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