Morse Must Go to the Penitentiary
Charles W. Morse, once an Ice King and New York financier, must serve a 15 year term at the Atlanta penitentiary for alleged wrecking of the National Bank of North America. The Supreme Court today refused Morse’s petition for review, finalizing the sentence.
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United Press
Washington
Charles W. Morse
Ice King
New York
Atlanta
Circuit Court of the Southern District of New York
National Bank of North America
Supreme Court of the United States
Morse
Sudden Death of Edward Ferguson in Bridgeport
Edward Ferguson of 302 Stillman Street, longtime saloon proprietor on Crescent Avenue near the Congress Street bridge, died recently at Bridgeport Hospital. A widower, he leaves four children Mary William Edward and Bartholomew. He was active in Cecil Calvert Council and several fraternal and benevolent orders. The notice also recalls the 13th anniversary of Bridgeport Public Market opening, praising its success and value to residents. the market operates at Bridgeport Public Market Building, State and Bank streets.
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Bridgeport
Land Sanitary Bakery
Connecticut
Edward Ferguson
Stillman Street
Crescent Avenue
Congress Street Bridge
Mary
William
Edward
Bartholomew
East Bridgeport
Cecil Calvert Council
K. of C
Rock Circle
B. of A
Court Pembroke, F. of A
Div
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Germania Singing Society
Bridgeport Public
Obituary notices and funeral details from 1908 1909
Multiple death notices and funeral announcements. Mrs Edward Willis and Thomas H Willis listed with obituaries, dates, times, and burial places. Additional notices include William P Tomlin and Catherine widow of John with funeral services in Newtown and Scranton, detailing church names, dates, and cemeteries.
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Duhigg
St. Peter's Church
Edward —— Willis
Thomas H. Willis
North Main Street
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Pp. Tomlin
Newtown
William P. Tomlin
Trinity Church
Park Cemetery
Bridgeport
Taxpayers League warns city employees may seek raise
Bridgeport tax leaders report broad support for a firemen pay increase and note estimated votes in the Common Council on the measure. The league sent a 26 page briefing to aldermen arguing for higher wages and outlining opposed positions. If veto stands, a later plan reportedly would raise annual pay by 100 dollars to about 1100 dollars for the average firefighter.
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the Taxpayers League
Aldermen
Athens
Falls
League
Bridgeport
Common Council
Supreme Court to Review Gompers Labor Case
Special report from IITEA Press notes the U S Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the District Court ruling ordering President Samuel Gompers and officials George Mitchell and Morrison Morrison of the American Federation of Labor to jail for contempt over alleged injunction violations in the Bucks Stove & Range Company matter. The defendants and supporters greeted the decision with relief and a reception in the hallway.
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Iitea Press
Washington
Justice Wright
District Court
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Stove & Range Company
Supreme Court of the United
Fuller
Circuit Court of Appeals
Wright
Judge Malone Oration Remnants Honor and Duty
An oration on labor, principle, and memory urges the audience to emulate brothers who, though gone, live in example. It extols honest toil, personal merit over wealth, and the moral duty to honor the living by faithful work and principled conduct. The speaker links fraternity, eternity, and national prosperity to individual virtue.
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Commonwealth
Napoleon
Enna
Carmel
T River
Llife
Non-Taxpayer Reply to Alderman Meyer Public Letter
An open letter to Alderman Eugene J. Meyer from M. E. Brewster-Greene, acting secretary for the taxpayers' league, argues for frank discussion of municipal questions. It challenges claims about wage scales and bond purchases, defends city workers, and accuses the firemen of selective sacrifice while noting a Bridgeport incident. A second item reports John J. Haggerty, a Hollister Heights carpenter, struck in the left eye by a flying nail, risking vision.
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Eugene J. Meyer
M. E. Brewster
Jonny W. Wilson
Meyer
Taxpayers’ League
Bridgeport
League
Destiny
M. E. Brewster-Greene
John J. Haggerty
Hollister Heights
Farfield Avenue
Quick and good holiday service promise
A store announces a strong holiday service push with expanded sales staff and an efficient simple system. It invites customer feedback to improve performance, notes morning hours are best for shopping, and emphasizes saving time by shopping now to avoid rush later.
Absorbing children's books on sale for little readers
A catalog of children's literature with many Oz stories Teddy B and Teddy G titles, Animal tales, and classics. Describes colorful illustrations, clear type, and easy reading for youngsters. lists prices from 75 cents to $1.50, noting main floor display and availability.
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Son Riley Rabbit
Teddy B
Teddy G
Pug Peter
Billy Whisker
Potten Circus
Howard Cort
Frank Baum
Rappit
Rosd
L. Prank Baum
Remus Brer
Joel Chandler Harris
Humphrey
Cory Kilvert
Riley Rabbit
Grace Cooke
Ned Happy
Flora
Gertrude Smith
Anna Sewall
Helen Stratton
France
Kate J. Frice
W. Heath Robinson
Lewis Rough the Carroll
Tares Lewis Carroll
Mather Goose
Ethel Betts
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz
L. Coussens
Great sleds with flexible runners and snow gear
Sleds that fly are described as the greatest ever built with flexible steel runners and simple front cross bar steering. Available in sizes from small to large and priced from $0.10 to $6.75. High sleds for girls run 45 cents to $1.50, with snow shoes and related items sold for around $3. Small child sleds are also listed, with front basement pickup.
Women’s warm gauntlets for motors and warmth
In gray mocha and black options. Describes one clasp gloves with gray rabbit fur lining priced at 4.75, electric seal gauntlets with fleeced lining and corduroy cuffs at 3.25, and heavy cape gauntlets unlined priced at 2.25. Center aisle rear.
Suit of overcoat made to measure at $18.75
An overcoat and suit selection offered in various fabrics at a fixed price of $18.75. The ad claims custom tailoring quality and fabric variety, with orders filled to the buyer’s satisfaction as a limited, end-of-season clearance.
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Bridgeport
Lwck
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Pete Ee
Bridgeport Public Market
Public Market Bldg
State & Bank Sts
Peck & Lines Co
Middle ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Jackson
Main Street
American Loan Assn
Farmer
Fairfield Ave
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Rist
Horan & Son Florists
Main and Bank Sts
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Hawkins Stratfield Building
ST. John’s Church
Labor Leaders
U. S. Supreme Court
Phillip Boediger
Atlantic Street
Ald. Meyer
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Port
Conn
Lbian Gask
John and the
Cherai
E. Frank Baum
Henry T._ Coates
Louisa M. Alcott
Walter Jerrold
Peter Newell
In. Bai A
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