Defaulting treasurer Muir charged with stealing 35000
New Haven police court arraigned Robert D. Muir treasurer of the People's Bank and Trust Company on a charge of theft. The shortage is reported at 35000 with directors having made up part of the loss. Muir, a longtime banker, disappeared for about two weeks before his arrest.
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Muir
NEW Haven People’s Bank
United Press
New Haven
People’s Bank and Trust Company
Robert D. Muir
Eanerets
London
Pee
Putiney
Mutr
Connecticut
Lincoln
Neb
Port Jervis
Best Society
Annual Banquet of Seaside Club Planned for Thursday
The Sea ttle club to host its annual banquet in the new parlors Thursday evening with Attorney George E Hill Police Board President Judge Foster and Rev E J Craft among speakers. Dinner at 6 30 pm served by Steward William Crow. tickets limited to 100 seats. After dinner the new billiard and pool room will be opened for inspection and features solid mahogany ball room tables in Algerian style.
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George E. Hill
Police Board
Foster
Rev
E. J. Craft
Seattle
William Crow
W. Bill
la Porter
George E.mu
Secred Iy
Solia
Veto Stands Until Council Takes Action
Citizens debate the mayoral veto on a proposed ordinance raising firemen pay. Attorney Cullinan notes the charter requires no action within 36 days for the veto to stand until the council acts. Former Mayor Lee had 36 days to return the veto to the city clerk.
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Coun
Cil
Cullinan
Lee
Hill Will Talk on Policing a City at Banquet
Police Commissioner George E. Hill will headline the second annual banquet of the Men's League of the People's Presbyterian church at the new Laurel Avenue building. His topic Policing a City aims to illuminate city street life.
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George E. Hill
Men's League of the People’s Presbyterian Church
Laurel Avenue
Park Avenue
H. A. Chaffee
Ton of Men's Clubs
Verbal and Floral Bouquets Honor Nine Aldermen
A Stratford council gathering filled with expressions of thanks as Aldermen Conlin Stewart Clampett ONeill Lavery and Jackson received tokens of praise from colleagues and friends. Presentations included a desk a diamond ring a stone tomahawk and a gold chain symbolizing support and loyalty to public service.
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Archibald McNeil, Jr
Finlan
Derman
Neil
Ass Prted
Conlin
Taylor
Stewart
Clampett
John Rooney
Incent Whitney
Horace H. Jackson
Buckingham
Stratford
Meacham
Alderman Jackson
Mr. Jackson
John H. Cassidy
Eleventh District
J. P. O'Neill
Lavery
M. J. Flanagan
Oil magnate Pierce set free
Judge Calhoun sustained the immunity plea of H. Clay Pierce of the magnate and ordered the jury to return a verdict. The case involved perjury and false swelling allegations in a Houston area proceeding, with Pierce released on immunity.
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Pierce
United Press
Austin
Tex
Calhoun
H. Clay Pierce
Aero
New Era in Bridgeport Government Ushers Change
Bridgeport marks a shift to mayor Buckingham and a new Common Council. The administration vows tax equalization, probes electric light taxation, and targets trolley service issues. A fight over the electric company report ends with a new investigating committee to begin promptly. Firemen wage talks delayed two weeks as city boards convene.
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Bridgeport
Buckingham
Common Council
Public Service Corporation
New England
Electric Light Company
Harbor Grab Ord
New Haven Road
Stratford Avenue
Friends of the Electric Interests
Lee
Alderman O'Neil
Gould
Board of Aldermen
Telling Points in Mayor Buckingham's First Message
The message calls for just enforcement of tax laws and denounces harbor grabs. It urges better trolley service, street maintenance by the connection company, and department heads to attend council sessions. It notes municipal service gaps from revenue shortages and outlines a push for reduced rates and improved travel arteries with economic administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Common Council
City Council Sworn In Amid Calls for Business Administration
The crowded chamber overflowed into adjacent corridors as the council opening drew hundreds of spectators. Floral displays and gifts filled the floor while Mayor Buckinghams first meeting emphasized a businesslike administration and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermanic Court
Buckingham
Boucher
Gill
Birmingham
Desperate Effort to Save Licenses Amid Ilness and Death
County Commissioners on the first day collected 33,850 from 74 regular, drug and 2 beer licenses, a record for both amount and number. John Gallagher at 273 Water Street, gravely ill, was granted a license despite concerns, after decades of untroubled operation. Licenses were also issued to Ambrose Buckley and Peter Walsh though both were seriously ill.
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Law Event League
John Gallagher
273
Water Street
Tee
Gallagher
Ambrose Buckley
1640
Main Street
Peter Walsh
Crescent Avenue
Weather Outlook Reports Rain Snow Then Cold
United Press forecast indicates rain or snow tonight and Wednesday with clearing and colder conditions to follow. A storm near Cincinnati drives Lake region and Ohio valley precipitation while a west to east cold wave reaches Texas and Kansas. Local notes mention Anna Lee being returned to the county home after arrest by Patrolman Edward Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Cincinnati
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Kansas
Anna Lee
Couty
Edward Wagner
Elks Banquet Promises Notable Evening in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport lodge of Hilks hosts its first annual banquet at the club on State street with speakers including May or Edward T. Buckingham and District Deputy Phil of New York. Edward Leach of York and John F. Shaughnessy also attend along with Mayor Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden. Dinner at 8 30 and a varied musical program are planned. Arthur Moreland and District Deputy George S. Allen are expected to attend.
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State Street
Bridgeport Lodge of Hilks
Edward T. Buckingham
Phil
New York
Edward Leach
York
Order
John F. Shaughnessy
New York Lodge
Thomas L. Reilly
Meriden
Arthur Moreland
The
Antler
George S. Allen
Middletown
Plumber Brady Denied Divorce in Superior Court
Thomas T. Brady a tinsmith and plumber of Benham Avenue failed to obtain a divorce from Nora Brady in Superior Court when Judge Lucien F. Burpee denied the decree. Nora filed a cross complaint alleging desertion. the Bradys married in Bridgeport on April 20, 1898 and have a son.
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Thomas T. Brady
Benham Avenue
Nora Brady
South Norwalk
Lucien F. Burpee
Bradys
Brady
Bridgeport
Candy Shop Nets Shrine Benefit at Jackson's
The Candy Shop, presented under the auspices of Pyramid Shrine nobles, drew a full house and netted about 300 for the Shrine. Frank Lalor in the red fez led the cast with sharp humor, while Anne Yeamans remained a graceful star as music and dialogue delighted the audience.
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Pyramid Bromigen Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Jackson
Frank Lalor
Anne Yeamans
Blackstone Disciples Seek Bar Admission Examination
Notice filed in the Superior Court office of intention to apply for examination for admission to the Connecticut Bar this month. Names listed include Arthur Mil ton Comley Irving Elson William Emil Greenbaum William Webb William Lill Zepp Edwin Overton Jansen Algernon Quim by and Thomas Joseph Ryle of Stamford. The absence of Hon. Matthew E. O'Brien is noted.
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Superior Court
Bar of
Connecticut
Arthur Milton Comley
Irving Elson
William Emil Greenbaum
William Webb
William Lill Zepp
Edwin Overton Jansen
Algernon
Quimby
Thomas Joseph Ryle
Stamford
Matthew E. O'Brien
Phenix Insurance in Brooklyn Faces Grand Jury Probes
The Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn is under investigation after State Superintendent Hotchkiss exposed asset shortages of 500000 to 1500000. DA Jerome sent the case to Assistant DA Nott, who issued subpoenas, including one for Carter Wilder & Co. broker. W A Gray, new Phenix president, says the firm remains financially sound with a 2 million surplus and will resume business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Hotchkiss
Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Jerome
Nott
Carter, Wilder & Company, Brokers
Gray
Henry Evans
The
Continental
Phenix
Td ‘Gray
Sheldon’s
Finance Committee
Wall Street
Insurance Department
Ces
Armstrong Insurance
Sheldon
Committee On Loans and Finance
Tehy
Labor union call to close Bostwick Avenue School
The Central Labor union sent a message to the council urging closure of Bostwick Avenue School due to conditions, as presented by the committee. Meanwhile the December term of the Criminal Superior Court opened this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Bostwick Avenue
Ec On
Criminal Court
Criminal Superior Court
Judge Wheeler Bench as Hevey Praises at St Charles Church
The bench of Judge Ralph Wheeler presided as Hevey, pastor of St Charles Church, offered prayer. Prisoners were brought to plea this noon. The jury is to be called tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wheeler
Hevey
St. Charles Church
Mrs Amelia Morrison Feared Hopelessly Insane at Lakeview Home
Mrs Amelia Morrison wife of Hugh R Morrison of Stratford and mother of three was taken from Bridgeport Hospital to Lakeview home by investigator Alexander Morrissey. Doctor G F Sheedy diagnosed acute dementia. Mrs Morrison, about 40, is married to a gardener.
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Amelia Morrison
Hugh R. Morrison
Stony Brook Road
Stratford
Lakeview
Bridgeport Hospital
Alexander Morrissey
G. F. Sheedy
Morrison
Gardner
Carpenters Wanted at Bridgeport Brass Union Branch
At once two or three skilled carpenters are needed. Apply at Bridgeport Brass Co Union Branch HouSatonic Ave City. Inquiries may call Dr Mansfield 201 Meise Building afternoons or Sundays.
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Bridgeport Brass Co
Union Branch
Housatonic Ave
City
Dr. Mansfield
Meise Bldg
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Master Cogan
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Sierrail Avenue
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Ha Johnson
Cogan
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Ethel
Ellen Marher
Helen Bliss
Kath Corrigan
Alice
Helen
Anna Carr
Elizabeth and
Mayion Forestelle
Martha Johnson
Grace Alice Thompson
Mary Fenton
City Hall
Burpee
Candy Shop Nets
Shriners
Blackstone
W. A. Gray
Fire Insurance Co
George P.sheldon
Greenwich
Conn
George P. Sheldon
Fairfield Ave
Costello
Iranistan Ave
O .L
Bunnell Street
Luke Lamb's Market
Dolls’ Hospital
Dollis
Meymarian Oriental Rug Store
Ce Hill St. Tisto
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main St. Tirt O
Aston Motor Car Co
Main St
Newfield Avenue
Wittstein
Steinert
Pratt
Stratford Ave
OLD Homestead Cafe
E. Main
Walter Sts
M. F. O’connor
J. M. Tucker
State St
Broad
Myrtle Ave
O'Neill's
Seaside Lodge
Ladies of Macabees
Tigers’ Hell
Elec
J. Costigan
Fairfield Avenue
Golden Hill St
Washington Ats
Mimeogra Notary Public
Sears
Meigs
Warner Building
Ralph L. Miller
Ad Farmer
Farmer Publishing Co
Hattee
L.__ SMITH
Underwood
Mi ' Oliver
Remington
Dial & Music Co
Cannon St
Anselus
Dial & Lee Music Co
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