Leading Woman Doctor Pushes Surgical Prevention of Crimes
Dr. T. Adaline Thompson, a prominent New England physician, urges a legislative bill to require surgical prevention for men convicted of crimes against young girls. She argues such punishment would deter offenses and reduce prison costs, aiming to mobilize public action amid recent city crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Adaline Thompson
War Ten Street
New England
Rockman
Melnikoff
Ture
Thompson
Seaside Club Probes Dues Rise Sparks Resignation Talk
The Seaside Club in Bridgeport, one of the oldest social groups, faced a crisis as a 100 member meeting debated raising annual dues from 25 to 32 dollars. Supporters argued finances demand retrenchment while many members warned mass resignations. a mail canvass will seek opinions and possible action. The bar and grill question loomed, with younger members favoring additions and older members opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Board of Governors
Basra of Governors
George E. Hill
Frederick W. Tracy
of Governors
Samuel E. Vincent
Tracy
Vincent
William Tolman
Samuel
Hunter
Iu H
Russell D. Cate
John ©. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Albert W. Smith
Arthur M. Wheeler
Wilbur A. Smith
E. W. Fairchild
Mr. Smith
Smith
Prof Sorel to Address French Club on France History
Prof Albert Soreul will speak to the French Club on Monday December 5 on France from Charlemagne to Louis XIV at the W C A quarters on Broad Street. Admission is 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Soreul
Albert Sorienl
France
Charlemagne
Louis XIV
Sorieul
W.C. A
Mayor promises full protection under new garbage contract
Mayor Edward T. Buckingham defended the recently signed garbage agreement with Charles C. Fischer, stating it provides absolute protection for Bridgeport residents especially on the East Side. He praised the Health board and advisory panel, pledged to stop any nuisance, and claimed Bridgeport led Connecticut cities in tackling the garbage problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Buckingham
Charles C. Fischer
Board of Health
East Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Health Board
Connecticut
Grilling of Mrs Glover Before Murder Trial Continues
Cambridge witnesses recount cross examination of Mrs Lillian Glover in the Hattie LeBlanc murder case. Prosecution notes discrepancies in Glover’s story as crowds watch and lawyers discuss details outside the East Cambridge courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cambridge
Hattie LeBlanc
Clarence F. Glover
Ufe
Lillian Glover
Johnson
Glover
Hattie le Blanc
George A. Freeman
Auourndale
Lillian
Hattie
Testimony Recounts Glover Adultery Remark During Murder Call
The witness recalls Mrs. Glover alleging that Glover was frequently with women but cannot recall testifying to it. She corroborates the long telephone conversation between the two on the murder night.
Parliament returns 15 members with Unionist majority claim
London reports 15 members of parliament elected today eleven Unionists and four Radicals from the prior Commons. Notable names include Joseph Chamberlain Arthur Balfour George Wyndham and Thomas Burt. Unionists vow a majority while Liberals doubt retention of power amid post election expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commons
Curtis Home Ransacked by Same Burglar
Detective Sergeant Fox reports the Curtis residence in Bridgeport West End was robbed while the couple stayed in Newtown. The thief, linked to nearby break-ins, forced a rear window and took jewelry before leaving. Curtis estimates losses under 250 dollars as Mrs. Curtis returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Harry B. Curtis
Bridgeport Hardware Sg. Co
Curtis
Newtown
West End
Will of Zadik Orlin Leaves Legacies on Jewish Faith
The will of Zadik Orlin a Hallam street kosher butcher was probated naming widow Chai Orlin as executor. He leaves Abraham 125 and his four children Maurice Ida Bessie Esther 500 each to be paid on marriage or at 21 with forfeiture if they abandon Judaism. Residue to widow. Testator 40 days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zadik Orlin
Hallam Street
Chai Orlin
Abraham
Maurice
Ida
Bessie
Esther
Josiua Melzger
Senator McNeil Defends Dinner as Purely Social in New Haven
Senator elect Archibald McNeil Jr said no politics were discussed at a dinner with Judge Simeon Baldwin in New Haven last evening. He described the meeting as an informal social discussion among a small group of political and personal friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Simeon E. Baldwin
New Haven
Tatee Palawin
Miss Weller Attacked on Lonesome Road Near Bridgeport
Esther Weller, 22, an Atlas Shear Co. employee, fought off a man on a dark North Bridgeport road last Sunday evening near the Hydraulic Co. pumping station. She escaped, fainted at a neighbor's home, and an organized search found no trace of the assailant or police involvement. Local residents report a nearby shanty housing hobos and fear police inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Esther Weller
Atlas Shear Co
Hydraulic Co
Miss Weller
Fred C. Begelspeaker
Trumbull Road
Weller
Regelspeaker
John P. Weller
Pequonnock River
Dibbles
Sarah Dibble
Regeispeaker
Second Tax District
Dr Warner Undergoes Prostatectomy At Home
Dr I DeVer Warner, Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. president and New Haven railroad director, was operated on at his Park Place home for prostate glands removal. Dr John D Blake of New York led the procedure with Dr Charles C Godfrey of this city as assistant. By noon reports said the operation was very successful and recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. DeVer Warner
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
New Haven Railroad
Park Place
John D. Blake
New York
Charles C. Godfrey
Socialite Divorces Husband Over Maine Guide Affair
Walton Ferguson Jr of Stamford sues for divorce from Emilie Carstairs Ferguson after alleging prolonged infidelity with Maine guide and trapper George T. Graham. The suit seeks custody of daughter Emilie Frances and cites dates across 1909 1910 with actions in Boston Maine New York and Portland. Mrs. Ferguson, formerly Emilie Carstairs of Pittsburg, is said to reside at the Hotel Webster in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Ferguson, Jr
Stamford
Emilie Carstairs Ferguson
George T. Graham
Maine
Ferguson
Fergusons
New York
Emilie Carstairs
Pittsburg
Emilie Frances Ferguson
George Graham
Boston
Maes
New York City
North Star
Portland
Kinco
Walton Ferguson
Judge James Dill Dies Father of Trusts and Corporations
Obituary notes the death of Judge James Brooks Dill known for organizing vast corporate interests including the United States Steel Corporation for a reported fee of one million dollars He helped reconcile a 1900 conflict between rival groups and later served on the Court of Errors and Appeals bench He authored Dill on Corporations and survived by his wife Mary F Hansell and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dill
United States Steel Corporation
Trew Ceenegh
Henry Coick
Court of Errors
Dill
New Jersey
Wilkesbarre
Mary F. Hansell
Philadelphia
Obituary for Jeremiah Paquette's death in Bridgeport hospital
Jeremiah Paquette died at Bridgeport hospital after a lingering illness. He left a widow and five children and resided at 362 Madison Avenue. The funeral will be held at Rourke & Rourke undertaking parlors and St. Anthony's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Paquette
Bridgeport Hospital
Madison Avenue
Rourke & Rourke
St. Anthony’s Church
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
Mr Dolphis Beloin and family express sincere thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Special gratitude to the Independent Order of Foresters St Ann's Society of St Anthony's church and the Printing Dept. of American Graphophone Co. for floral offerings and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Order of Foresters
St. Ann's Society
St Anthony's Church
Printing Dept. of American, Graphophone Co
Dolphis Beloin
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Dr. H. Adaline Thompson
Seaside Club
Freeman
M'Neil
Baldwin Dirnor
Lonesome Road
Girl
Warner
M. Kenney
Bethel, Ct
Society
James Brooks Dill
Bummes & Biltz
Stancad Art Store
Main St. Stratfer
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
T O’connors
East Main
Walter Sts
Albert Tiska
Stratford
Ave
Lincoln School
Pratt's Cafe
Fairfield Ave
Elwood
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Cannon St
Nzello
Derby
Doty & Meath
Main St
Congress
Seeley St
Bridgeport Lodge
I. A. OF M
Dee
6Th St
Louis Terpenning
Lenox
Seaview Avenue
New
Bridgeport Auction Company
Locsmobile
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Kregling
Carrell Ave
Lyceum Hall
Lincoln Building
Stratfield Circle
Foresters
Knablin
Clancy
Poli Buldy
Whitney Ava
St. John's Church
Waterbury
Conn
Fairfield Avenue
Farmar
Steinway, Mathushek, Demarest
Ivers & Pond Square
Estey and Worcester
Dial & Lee
Stevenson
Louis Busker
Mark Nuagel
E. Main &T. I
Kossuth St
J. F Welsh
Fritz G. Hartmann
P. O
City
Water St
McPadden's
F. & M. Schaefer
Werner Beer
M. McPadden
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