New Firm Undercuts Veterans on Brooklawn Sewer Contract
The Sewer and Paving Commission awarded the Brooklawn trunk sewer contract to two young bidders who beat six veteran firms by about 8000 dollars on an estimated 23045.87 project. They must post 10 percent bonds, face a 15 percent holdback, and complete at least one sixth of work each month. The lowest bids featured 30 inch pipe costs of 2.69 per foot and related items, with Toole & Sundersin handling Berkshire Mills outlets and other work.
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Sewer and Par Iing Commission
Brooklawn
Lock Joint Pipe Co
O'Neil Bros
Pierce Mfg. Co
B. D. Pierce, Jr., Co
Burns Co
Toole & Sanderlin
Stre
Streull
New York
Puckhafer
Streuk & Puckhafer
William H. Kershaw
Norway
Toole & Sundersin
Pequonnock
Berkshire Mills
Noble Avenue
B.D. Pierce, Jr., Co
Frank T. Staples
Fairfield Avenue
City Regret
C Rogers
Catholic Church Tax Status Sparks North Avenue Debate
Rev. J. B. Nihill, rector of St Patrick's, argues Bridgeport Catholic churches pay more tax via parochial schools than any other group. He says closing schools would cost the city about 400000 and notes Catholic pupils support city taxes through schooling, while council debates widening North avenue and curb changes amid traffic safety concerns.
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North Avenue
Bridgeport
J. B. Nihill
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Common Council
Father Nihill
St. Patrick’s Church Corporation
St. Patrick's Corporation
Main Street
Whitney Avenue
Buckingham
Fatherhill
St. Patrick's Parish
Whit
St. Patrick’s Corporation
P. H. Brady
Mayor Wilson Celebrates 32nd Birthday Today
Friends sent birthday remembrances to City Hall as Mayor Wilson turns 32. A bouquet of pink carnations, one for each year, was among the tributes.
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Wilson
Three Local Couples File Divorce Actions in Superior Court
Three divorce suits were filed in the superior court today. Carrie Filla Grant seeks separation from George P. Grant on desertion. they wed March 14, 1906, with desertion alleged June 6, 1908, and she asks to resume the maiden name Carrie Ella Brader. Mary Lawess seeks a decree from Max Lawess, co respondent named as Max Lewis, on infidelity. they married June 5, 1902 and the wife’s maiden name was Mary Chessler. Joseph Takacs seeks annulment from Mary Takacs. married March 1, 1909, never lived together. co respondent named as John Policsky. In a separate incident, a fire on Chester street caused a blaze at 2 this afternoon. fire alarm from box 256 at Fairfield avenue on Dewey street. Auto Chemical No. 2 extinguished the blaze.
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Superior Court
Carrie Filla Grant
George P. Grant
San Francisco
Carrie Ella Brader
Mary Lawess
Max Lawess
Max Lewis
Mary Chessler
Joseph Takacs
Mary Takacs
Takacs
John Policsky
Chester Street
Fairfield Avenue
Dewey Street
Auto Chemical No. 2
Labor Leaders Denounce MacNamaras Crime Infirmed By Confessions
The A F L secretary Morrison issued a statement condemning the McNamaras for violence and crimes, saying organized labor rejects unlawful acts. Investigators report surveillance of suspects in Indianapolis and California as courts prepare to hear pleas. The prisoners face potential life terms or long confinement as prosecutors push for strict punishment.
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A. F. of L
McNamaras
United Press
Washington
MacNamaras
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Darrow
As Gompers
Darrow Explains Why He Took McNamara Case
Clarence Darrow, counsel for the McNamaras after their guilty pleas to dynamiting and murder, says his aim was to save their lives. He describes the McNamaras as wartime fighters in class conflict, not murderers, and explains his decision to defend them as the only chance to avert their executions.
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McNamara Brothers
Darrow
Jim McNamara
Pfe
McNamara
Gompers reacts to McNamara plea in labor crisis
Samuel Gompers expresses astonishment and credulity at the guilty pleas in the McNamara cases. He says he had been assured of the prisoners' innocence and declines to condemn them. He notes the AFL defense fund, totaling about 190000 dollars, may be refunded amid the latest developments.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Los Angeles
U S Prosecution Continues In Dynamite Case
Indianapolis reports the United States will pursue dynamiting charges against John J. and James B. McNamara as if they had not pled guilty in Los Angeles. District Attorney Miller notes the plea excludes federal trial but potential cross state explosives transport violations remain under review. Governor Marshall expresses relief over the confession and says he fulfilled his duty.
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Iit
McNamara
Indianapolis
California
Federal Grand Jury
McNamara Brothers
James
San Quentin
John McNamara
Atlantic
Pacific
Billy Hammell
Ward
McNamaras
Bert Franklin
Fredericks
Job Harriman
Alexander
Friends of Labor
Harriman
Ciarists
Vv Friends of
Pranklin
J.B. McNamara
Joseph Scott
Times Building
Frederick
Darrow
J. B. Bryce
Franklin
J. B. McNamara
John J. McNamara
Lecompte Davis
Davis
Llewellyn Iron Works
Browne
White
Lockwood
Gage
Justice Young
MacNamaras
Walter Bordwell
Ortie McManigal
William J. Burns
McManigal
United
Miller
United States
Marshall
Jol J. McNamara
Lewellyn Iron Works
Admin picks for many city posts amid Wilson era reshuffle
The article outlines announced appointments and likely replacements for multiple city boards and commissions under Mayor Wilson. It notes police, fire, charities, apportionment, sinking fund, appraisal, city engineer, city attorney and health official choices, with factions and party lines shaping who gets selected or ousted. It highlights possible moves in the health board, inspector shifts, and expected terms for assessors and park officials.
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Wilson
George S. Hill
C. D.S. Miller
Lou P. Bristol
Edward F. Hallen
George Burns
Dwight Wheeler
Charities Board
Matthew Judge
James F. Somers
John MacLaren Richardson
F. W. Behrens
Percy G. Farwell
Edward Co. Spar
Alfred Terry
New ‘Haven
M. F. McKenna
John S. Pullman
Thomas M. Cullinan
Board of Health
Frank G. Bogart
David W. Lynch
Stanley Hoyt
Lynch
Osborn
Hoyt
Whitcomb
M. Trecartin
Bogart
Ramor
W. H.R. DuBoty
Martin, Mason
Charles T Beardley, Jr
Jacob A. Cortade
Pullit Works
J. Harry Crowsley
Percy Farwell
Crossley
YOUNG LADY WANTED AS CASHIER AT BLANCHARD LUNCH
A brief ad seeks a young woman for a cashier position at Blanchard Lunch located at 26 Fairfield Ave. Apply Monday. The fragment also lists an auction and various local notices with event dates and addresses.
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Blanchard
Fairfield Ave
Atp
Stratford Avenue
Dan Keane
Afp
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