Bridgeport Seeks New Industry In Light Auto Venture
Bridgeport looks to become a light automobile center with a factory planned by Connecticut Electric Manufacturing Company. The firm absorbs American Cycle Car Company of Detroit and aims to complete a large plant before spring, producing a four cylinder light vehicle costing about 400 to 425 dollars for physicians farmers and mechanics.
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Bridgeport
England
Detroit
American Cycle Car Company
Connecticut Electric Manufacturing Company
Board of Trade
Connecticut and
Florence Avenues
Connecticut Electric Mfg. Company
Steek
Bridgeport Capitalista
A. E H. Trumbull
Donovan Names Three West Point Candidates
Congressman Jeremiah Donovan designates three Fairfield County residents to take the West Point entrance exams. The applicants are John Walter Se ema of Stamford, Frederick John Du Schmidt of Huntington, and Donald Medd Bryant of Redding.
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Jeremiah Donovan
Fairfield County
West Point
John Walter Seema
Stamford
Frederick John du Schmidt
Huntington
Donald Medd Bryant
Redding
Lazy Husbands Spark Divorces in Superior Court
Two husbands who refused to work faced divorce suits heard before Judge Bennett. Rose Mary Grenier alleged Ade lard J. Grenier, a carpenter, showed no effort to support his wife since their 1910 marriage and often struck her. Elle Murray claimed Claude Murray left after health complaints when pressed to work. they had married in 1902.
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Bennett
Superior Court
Rose Mary Grenier
Mainstreet
Adelard J. Grenier
Seldon
Grenier
Je Safa Grenier
Grenier Safa
Mrs. Murray
Elia Curry
Clancy Seeks Thief At Bridgeport Store
George J. Clancy of Bridgeport Distributing Co. asks police to identify the person who manipulated the cash register at 102 State Street and took part of the cash. Lieutenant Philip T. Blansfield is off duty due to his father’s death.
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George J. Clancy
Bridgeport Distributing Co
State Street
Philip T. Blansfield
Twenty Six Known To Be Dead In Texas Flood
Hundreds of people fled high water and found refuge in flood district bottomlands. The death toll reached 26 with possible increases as bodies were seen in swift currents. Livestock drowned and homes washed away after heavy rains. Rescue teams reported bodies in the Brazos River and refugees sought tents in nearby towns.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
South Waco
Calvert
Hearne
Brazos River
Fitzgerald Receives Divorce Decree in Superior Court
William Fitzgerald of this city was granted a divorce from Mary Fitzgerald this morning after a 15 year desertion. The suit, tried in the superior court last week before Judge Bennett, follows their 1879 Newark marriage and later East Bridgeport residence. Fitzgerald cited desertion. Mary claimed necessity to work and alleged her husband’s intemperance.
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William Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzgerald
Bennett
Fitzgeralds
Newark
N. J
Bridgeport
Fitzgerald
Lake Submits Bids for Four More Submarines
Fred Enos announces a committee to pursue continued Lake Torpedo Boat Co operations in Bridgeport. Simon Lake reports Washington bids for four D boats. the Lake Company expects to be the low bidder for boats meeting Navy requirements and plans an eleven director board with Bridgeport leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Enos
Board of Trade
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Frank Miller
Henry Atwater
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Charles D. Davis
L. B. Curtis
Floyd Tucker
Frank W. Bolande
Edward K. Nicholson
A. W. Burritt
Hosea Mann
Simon Lake
Mr. Lake
Washington
Department
Bridgeport
Lake
Lake Company
Navy Department
Judge Henney Chosen Republican Connecticut RNC Member
Ex mayor William F. Henney of Hartford was selected by the Republican state central committee to fill Connecticut’s seat on the Republican National Committee, succeeding Charles F. Brooker who retired after 12 years. Only candidate Henney. Bridgeport delegates present. J. Henry Roraback presided. dinner followed.
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William F. Henney
Hartford
Republican State Central Committee
Charles F. Brooker
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
Brooker
Judee Henney
Bridgeport
Delaney
A. E. Lavery
Wilson
J. T. King
J. Henry Roraback
Murphy Released After Custody by City Police
Thomas Murphy of 285 Hawley Avenue was taken into custody by Policemen Weller and B H Glennon for investigation and discharged this morning.
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Thomas Murphy
Hawley Avenue
Weller
B. H. Glennon
Receiver Named for Textile Company in Enfield Case
Hartford December 5 Robert Gowdy of Westfield Mass was appointed temporary receiver of the Textile Manufacturing Company of Enfield by Judge Edwin S Thomas under a bond of 25000 The petition to appoint a receiver was filed by the First National Bank of Westfield The company owes about 67000 due March 1 1914 with capital 100000 and assets valued at 216000 including the plant but funds cannot be raised easily A health department note records a dead dog at Clinton and Maplewood avenues and orders for removal were issued
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Hartford
Robert Gowdy
Westfield
Mass
Textile Manufacturing Company
Enfield
Edwin S. Thomas
United States District Court
Gowdy
First National Bank of
Bridgeport Teachers Debate Salary Schedule and Columbia Course
At the Bridgeport Teachers association monthly meeting no definite action was taken on salaries. They discussed a uniform maximum of 900 with gradual raises after experience. The group also debated introducing Columbia University teaching courses locally, with 45 teachers ready to enroll. Cortright cites possible start by February.
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Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
Columbia University
University For
New England
Everett BE. Cortright
Shelton School
Brooklyn
Newark
Deaths and Funerals In Bridgeport and area
Michael Blansfield veteran Bridgeport resident and father of Police Lieutenant Philip Blansfield dies at St Vincent's hospital after months of illness. Elizabeth Soules of 387 Warren Street passes away after a long life. Patrick Curtin of 86 Caroline Street, ex Newtown resident, dies after brief heart trouble. Surviving relatives and local ties noted for each.
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Michael Blansfield
Philip Blansfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mr. Blansfield
Ireland
America
Bridgeport
West Avenue
South Avenue
Lewis Street
Blansfield
Sacred Heart Church
Minnie Waters
Elizabeth
Blaise Soules
Warren Street
Patrick Curtin
Newtown
Caroline Street
Mary
Thomas
Militia Arrests 66 Miners at Alfouez Mine
Sixty six striking copper miners were arrested by militia at the Alfouez mine in Keweenaw county this morning for alleged violation of the injunction prohibiting picketing.
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Calumet
Mich
Alfouez
Kewenaw County
Important Events in Congress Today
Senate session opened at noon with delays to the Democratic currency bill and resumed consideration of the Hetch Hetchy bill. Interstate Commerce Commission postponed trust bills. Hearings scheduled on La Follette prohibition bill for December. McGill Dyer election contest set for December 15.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
McGill-Dyer
Buck Taylor recounts war turmoil along the Rio Grande
Buck Taylor a former Barnum & Bailey performer and U S Army veteran describes his journey through the Mexican war zone from Cienfuegos via Cuba to Bridgeport He says raids and guerilla warfare are common with bands of outlaws and rangers crossing the Rio Grande He plans to join local volunteers if war comes and notes Americans are targeted by Mexican authorities during his travels as a brakeman on the Mexican Central Railroad.
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Charles Taylor
Buck” Taylor
Barnum & Bailey Circus
United States Army
Philippines
Quartermaster’s Department
American Army
Texas
Wheeler Avenue
Cienfuegos
Mexico
Cuba
Newark City
Buck
Bridgeport
San Francisco
Manila
China
Japan
Ftone
Jack Heaphy
Hancock
Galveston
Fort Bara
Mexican Central Railroad
Mexico City
United States
Rio Grande
Blaze Destroys Business Section in Seneca Falls
Fire believed arson started early today wiped out the business section of Seneca Falls. Estimated loss runs to 75000 dollars. Three shots fired by residents at suspected incendiaries aroused the community and prevented loss of life.
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Seneca Falls
N.Y
Two Strike Breakers Shot by Indianapolis Teamsters
In Indianapolis on December 5, a wagon for Coburn Transfer Co. was attacked by striking teamsters and sympathizers on West Washington Street. Jacob Sowenfield of Chicago was shot through the neck and likely fatally wounded. George Co. Williams of Cincinnati was wounded in the leg. Police dispersed the crowd after arrests were made as bricks and other missiles flew during the assault.
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Indianapolis
Coburn Transfer Company
West Washington Street
Jacob Sowenfield
Chicago
George Co. Williams
Cincinnati
Washington Street
Trolley firm vows strict rule enforcement after public warning
Connecticut trolley officials say they will rigorously enforce the no riding on running boards rule after the Public Utilities Commission urged stronger action. Trolley workers claim they lack authority to enforce the instruction and fear the commission could tighten the rule if the company pushes ahead.
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Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission
Smith Silver Co Receivership Continues Operations
Former mayor Henry Lee and E H Pours Silver Co are involved as a court order keeps the company running amid receivership. The firm has continued operations and is believed to soon emerge from difficulties.
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Henry Lee
E. H. H Pours Silver Co
Tne Cotas
Wage Bennett
Sopesdivened
Auto collision damages sought in Fairfield suit
James Fitzpatrick of this city sues Edward E. Slokner of New York for 500 dollars claiming his auto was damaged in a collision in Fairfield on November 2. Fitzpatrick alleges Slokner drove recklessly causing the rear wheel and rear axle damage. Case returnable to the common pleas court December term.
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James Fitzpatrick
Edward E
Slokner
New York
Glokner
Fairfield
Mokner
Fitzpatrick
Common Pleas Court
Connecticut Judge Ephraim Arnold Dies of Pneumonia
Haddam Conn December 5 Judge Ephraim P Arnold died at his home after several days illness from pneumonia in his 74th year He retired as judge of probate four years ago due to age limit He was born March 2 1839 and once represented the town in the General Assembly He was a town official and serving as selectman at his death Surviving are three children Mrs Elwyne T Clark Higganum Mrs W A Taylor Meriden and Ephraim P Arnold Jr at home.
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Haddam, Conn
Arnold
General Assembly
Elwyne T. Clark
Higganum
W. A. Taylor
Meriden
Ephraim P
Too Much Wine Excuse From Derby Burglary Defendant
Earl Whitcher pleaded guilty in New Haven Superior Court to burglaries at two Derby stores on October 25. Judge L F Burpee sentenced him to one to two years in state prison. Whitcher blamed his act on too much Italian wine and admitted climbing a one foot pole to enter one store.
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New Haven
Earl Whitcher
Derby
L. F. Burpee
Whitcher
Witcher
Wages Sought For Federal Printers In Government Office
Washington reports recommendations for wage increases at the government printing office totaling about 82000 dollars yearly. Compositors and book binders would rise from 50 to 55 cents per hour, and book binder machine operators from 65 to 60 cents per hour. A general raise is not advised. electrification of much of the plant is urged. Also notes a Park Avenue temple Women’s Auxiliary meeting scheduled for Monday evening December 8 at 8.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
Cornelius Ford
Ford
The
Park Avenue Temple
Thousands Protest Death Sentence of Woman Murderer
Hartford reports thousands flood the governor’s office with letters opposing the death sentence for Mrs. Bessie Wakefield, wife of a murdered husband. About 2,100 letters arrive as state and national supporters push for clemency while Governor Baldwin notes no unilateral pardon power and a board of pardon must vote unanimously.
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Hartford
Bessie Wakefield
Capitol
Baldwin
Wakefield
Board of Pardon
Captain Arnold The Veteran Sleuth Of Bridgeport Police
Today marks the 44th anniversary of George H. Arnold being named Captain of Detectives in Bridgeport. A famed officer, he solved many eastern crimes and built a feared detective bureau while still guiding department work and staying active in outside tasks. He joined as a policeman December 5, 1863 and rose to detective sergeant September 5, 1895 then captain of detectives March 15, 1905.
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George H. Arnold
Bridgeport
Po Nce
New York
Detective Bureau
German Regiment Removed From Zabern Alsace Village
Emperor William directed the Zabern garrison to be transferred due to soldier citizen clashes and ordered accelerated court martial proceedings. The move is seen as a double edged fix, removing danger but harming Zabern merchants and revenue unless another regiment is sent.
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Donaueschingen
Ger
William
Zabern
Alsace
Dr G D Johnson to join staff of St Vincent's
Dr G D Johnson of the New York Post Graduate hospital staff is expected to join St Vincent's hospital as house staff on January 1, filling the vacancy left by Dr B F Gallant. The three-intern system will continue with Drs Joseph Deery and Julius Schott as others. He is a Baltimore classmate of Dr J H Finnegan.
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G. D. Johnson
New York Post Graduate Hospital
St. Vincent's Hospital
B. F. Gallant
Joseph Deery
Julius Schott
Johnson
Baltimore
J. H. Finnegan
Bridgeport
Expert Tool Sharpener Drowns While Eeling at Niantic
Henry Beck of Denegatchie, famed tool sharpener, drowned in the Niantic River Thursday after his small boat capsized. His body was found upright in the channel today. he was about 60, leaving a widow and daughter Dora, a Montville teacher. He was senior steward of Bayview Lodge of Masons at Niantic.
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New London
Henry Beckwith
Denegatchie
Niantic River
Dora
Colline
Montville
Bayview Lodge of Masons
Niantic
Huerta Family Flees to Vera Cruz as Villa Nears Chihauhua
Jaarez reports Villa near Chihuasbin city with thousands of troops but not yet inside. Huerta’s family reportedly fled to Vera Cruz November 30 on a special train, while the President himself remained in Mexico City, later disputed. General Huerta’s movements are unclear with conflicting dispatches from Mexico City.
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Huerta
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Jaarez
Mex
Vile
Chihasbus
Villa
Jose Fredier
Fco Moye
Salvador Marcano
Mexico City
Dec
Vera Crus
Gensrel Huerta
Esrtr Jy
Texcecs
Federe: Capital
Pope Manufacturing seeks three receivers in probate court
Hearing before Judge William S. Case in Sc superior court addressed confirmation of Colonel George Pope as permanent receiver for Pope Manufacturing Company. Proponents including Arthur Shipman and Cr. C. Barton urged three receivers, arguing debt totals reach 1.7 million and questioning prospects of paying Hartford auto and Westfield bicycle operations.
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Sartford
William S
George Pope
Pope Manufacturing Company
Arthur Shipman
Col. Pope
Water
Schutse
Massachusetts
Pope
Edward FE. Blodgett
Boston
Claire
Hartford Auto
Westfield Bicycle
Colonel Pope
Cr. C. Barton
Massachusetts Stock
George R. Nutter
Connecticut
Cher
Bisko Dies By His Own Hand at St Vincent's Hospital
Steve Bisko aged 26 of 188 Pine Street died at 11 today at St Vincent's hospital after a self inflicted incident Sunday night. The Crane Valve Co. employee appeared more concerned about job prospects than his action. Medical examiner Dr M Garlick to investigate.
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Steve Bisko
Pine Street
St Vincent's Hospital
Crane Valve Co
Opposret
M. Garlick
Two Men Narrowly Escape Death on Railroad Tracks
In Naugatuck Connecticut on December 5 Edward Mulvaney and Edward Leonard railroad workers were nearly killed when a freight car began to roll while they worked beneath it. Leonard was trapped and dragged but freed. Mulvaney escaped as the engine moved away. Leonard suffered a broken shoulder and cuts. Mulvaney escaped with minor injuries.
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Naugatuck
Conn
Edward Mulvaney
Edward Leonard
Lionerd Wen
Letance
Hire
Ulvaney
Team collision with auto leaves driver refusing medical aid
John Bronson suffered head abrasions after a collision between his team and a car on State 1 and Iranistan Avenue near noon. He refused hospital treatment and was taken home by a bystander. Captain Gra Beardslee of Bridgeport Fire Department operated the automobile involved.
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John Bronson
Norman Street
State i
Iranistan Avenue
Gra, Fy, Beardslee
Truck Co. 1
Bridgeport
Bronson
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Clancy
Judge Henney
Murphy
Reciever
Clinton and
Maplewood Avenues
Department of Health
Columbia
Congress
Senate
Indianapolis Teamsters
Trolley Company
Gollision
Buureau
ST. Vincent’s
Chihuahua
Bisko
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