White slave trade report details rising prices for girls
United Press summary of a Congressional immigration committee report on the white slave trade. It cites prices for enslaved women, including Chinese girls in Seattle at 2000 to 3000 dollars, and describes coercion, debt bondage, and the call for stronger deportation rules and penalties. It notes agency corruption and testimonies from Seattle, Chicago, and Paris correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration Committee
Congress
United Press
Washington
Dillingham
Republican
New Hampshire
Europe
Commission
Chi
Omaha
Seattle
Beechers Involved In Westport Auto Accident
Dr C L Banks drove a Buick near Westport center when a pile of stone and dirt caused Thaddeus B Beecher to be flung onto the stones. Beecher suffered a scalp wound bruises and shock while Banks escaped injury. Lights on the repair site were blamed and later placed. Dr Banks expects costly car repairs and a potential suit against the town or contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Lincoln Banks
Westport Center
Westport
Thaddeus B. Beecher
Interstate Association
Banks
Gener Elly
Norwalk
Beecher
Connecticut
Phenix Made Big Loans to State Officers
United Press reports New York December 10 The Insurance Department chief Hotchkiss confirms loans by Phenix Insurance Company Brooklyn to Hubert H Hunter former deputy in the state superintendent of insurance office totaling 610 0107 and later repaid Celestial details show collateral turned over to George P Sheldon Wilder Company brokerages and the issue centers on legality of loans to officers rather than repayment Buckley then third deputy had 61 000 loan noted as illegal under current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Hubert H. Hunter
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
State Superintendent of Insurance
Phenix 'Suraes Company
Booklyn
George P. Sheldon
Hotchkiss
Insurance Ent
Hunter
Insurance Department
Phenix
Carter, Wilder
Sheldon
William H. Buckley
Arm strong amendment of 1906 extends prohibition
Fragment from a 1906 era report notes that the so called Arm strong amendment merely extended the prohibition to other employees of the department. The text implies a broader reach of the prohibition within the department rather than a new standalone rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Department
U M C Unfurls Flag From Bridgeport Highest Point
The Union Metallic Cartridge Co flag flies from the top of its new Arctic street factory in Bridgeport. The 130 foot flagstaff tops a 20 foot peak visible citywide, beside a 160 foot brick stack praised for its graceful lines on the red brick building trimmed with white stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union, Metallic Cartridge Co
Bridgeport
Arctic Street
Pauline Street
Fef
Brick Masons
Rogers Council Knights of Columbus Elect New Officers
At the annual meeting of John F. Rogers council Knights of Columbus the following officers were elected Past Grand Knight Daniel P Harrigan Grand Knight William Flynn Deputy Grand Knight Dr Edward McGovern Financial Secretary B Z Connelly Recording Secretary Alexander Macdonald Warden J W Ryan and others including W Murray, chapter D P Harrigan J J Scanlon Henry P Cleary John H Tague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Rogers Council
Knights of Columbus
Daniel P. Harrigan
William Flynn
Edward °. McGovern
B. Z. Connelly
Alexander Macdonald
J. W. Ryan
Eee W. Murray
D. P. Harrigan
J. J. Scanlon
Henry P. Cleary
John H. Tague
Meyer Scorches Greene on Tax Powers and League Threats
Alderman Meyer answers M. E Brewster Greene secretary of the Taxpayers League and Manufacturers Association in Bridgeport. He defends tax equalization as partisan neutral and recalls party leaders urging it since 197. He cites a covert threat to defeat him if he seeks re election and questions the league’s frankness in his open letter on firemen pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene SL Meyer
M. E. Hrewster-Greene
Manufacturers’ Association
Taxpayers’ League
Mr. Meyer
Meyer
Thomas O'Brien
Greene
League
M. E. Brewster-Greene
Taxpayers League
Bridgeport
Conn
Eague
The
Denmark Danish Brotherhood Lodge Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Denmark Loge No 37 Danish Brotherhood marks twenty years with a Germania hall banquet and ball for members and families. Andrew Petersen led the grand, about 100 couples attended, a turkey supper followed, Marcusen served as toastmaster, charter member Nelson and Andrew Petersen spoke, lodge grew from 25 to 125 members with substantial treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Germania Hall
Andrew Petersen
Ee Marcusen
Aand
Andrew Sg
Christian Nelilsen
Hood
Story of a Horse That Was Stolen and Found Again
Edwin Lyons of Trumbull applied for a $4 reward for information leading to a horse thief. He aided in arresting Joe Fisher of Westport, who was jailed for horse theft after attempting to sell a horse to Lyons. Fisher reportedly stole a horse from Mrs. Dollie Crosby of Westport and traded it in Trumbull. A rumor about Antonio Marcone circulating in town is not credited by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lyons
Trumbull
Lyons
Joe Fisher
Westport
Fisher
Arnold
Main Street
Dollie Crosby
Marcone
Margaret Hurley
Seaview Avenue
Antonio Marcone
Frank Virelli
Marcane
Deaths and Funerals Patrick Cashman 70
Patrick Cashman died suddenly at home on Brothwell Street from illness. He leaves two daughters Mrs Kirby of Hartford and Minnie and one son, both residents of this city. The notice lists surviving relatives and the place of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cashman
Kirby
Hartford
Minnie
Miss McNeil Dies In Gas Suicide In Stratford
Annie McNeil, 22, often told her parents she would end her life if she could not find work. Coroner Mix in New Haven ruled death by suffocation from gas, self-inflicted, after she was found in a room at a YWCA house with a gas jet open. Her parents, longtime Stratford residents, testified she had been seeking employment and that no real sweetheart was involved. Her body was removed to the McNeil home. funeral planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New Haven Y. W
Annie McNeill
Stratford
Mix
Miss McNell
Albert McNell
Miss McNeil
McNeil
Long Terms in Prison for Two Bold Highwaymen
Salvatore Iemma and Rania Salva, two Italians, were each sentenced to 10 to 14 years in state prison for the November 20 hold up at the Greenwich dam works of J. O. Merritt Construction Co. A third suspect, numbered 336, was arrested in New Rochelle and held pending action. Also reported: Domenico Grego pled guilty to simple assault, jailed six months for an attempted rape incident in Stratford. Joseph Wangyulo received six months for assault at a Pine Street restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Iemma
Rania Salvatore
Malcolm Merritt
J. O. Merritt Construction Co
Greenwich
Ralph Wheeler
Greenwich Works
New Rochelle
Merritt
Domenico Grego
Stratford
Grego
Maria Furgilio
Hoth
Eastport
Joseph Wangyulo
Far West End
Davis White
White
Pine Street
Wangyulo
Ten Year Wait Ends in Divorce Across Cruelty Claims
Barbara Aquilino, a Hal lett Street resident, obtained a divorce from Bernard Aquilino after testifying to intolerable cruelty and a razor attack. Margaret Lyons King was granted desertion relief from Charles King, who left after marriage in Waterbury. Margaret Nesbit Morrison of Norwalk, suing George Morrison, cites years of abandonment and four children, with Morrison last seen in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Aquilino
Italy
Hallett Street
Bernard Aquilino
Lucien F. Burpee
Barbara
Margaret E. Lyons
Norwalk
Charles H
Parts Unknown
Waterbury
King
Margaret Nesbit Morrison
South Norwalk
George F. Morrison
Earthquake Felt in Hamilton Ontario Local Tremor Record
A sharp tremor was felt in Hamilton Ontario shortly before 1 96 a m, awakening residents. The Dominion Observatory labeled it a local quake. In New York Madison Square Garden, bike race leaders had logged 2,106 miles and 2 laps by 2 pm, with 4 second divisioners a lap behind, nearing the 2,122 mile record set last year.
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Hamilton, Ont
Dominion Observatory
Madison Square Garden
Naughty girl accuses matron of bribe at police HQ
Pretty Annie Lahey also known as Annie Lee, a 16 year old, accused Matron Hill of taking $2 from her before release from police headquarters. The claim caused a stir but police found the girl lied. Lahey, taken for corrigibility, will be sent to the House of the Good Shepherd. her mother plans to take her back if she behaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lahey
Annie Lee
Matron Hill
Matthew H. McMahon
Discarded Youth Slashes Fiancee in Howe Street Attack
Dominick Carotenuto, an Italian youth, slashed his fiancé Lizare Cuterielli on Howe street after she ended their engagement. The couple worked at the Specialty Weaving Company. she may die from facial wounds. Carotenuto is in custody awaiting the outcome of her injuries.
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United Press
Shelton
Dominick Carotenuto
Lizare Cuterelli
Howe Street
Caroteruto
Sterling ads offer sewed oak soles and cafe items
Classified notices advertise men and ladies shoes at the Sterling with oak soles, a milk wagon for sale, Dr. Mansfield Foot Specialist at Meigs Building, Jim Stapleton’s Cafe, and various promotions from Lincoln Specialty Co and The Schwerd-Ue Stamp Co. Also listed are Saturday specials featuring butter, vegetables, and fruit at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sterling
Fowler Clark
Milford
Meigs
Mansfield
Jim Stapleton
Main
Congress
Finch
Smith
Philadelphia
Lincoln Specialty Co
Dept. D
Olneyville
Providence
Buckingham's Election Makes Assessors Busy
The Board of Assessors has launched an effort to equalize taxes in Bridgeport, signaling government action and tax reform. The Tax Equalization committee, notably Lynn W. Wilson, is criticized for delays but remains a key source of data on disparities in property valuations. The public and Mayor Buckingham receive credit for pushing reform, while committee members report harsh backlashes from vested interests. The assessors are urged to continue, with praise for their renewed labor and a call to support their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Bridgeport
Tax Equalization Committee
Lynn W. Wilson
Buckingham
Flat for rent at 600 Atlantic St Tibpeo
Classified brief lists a five room flat with all improvements newly done over at 600 Atlantic St Tibpeo. Also notices a lost gold pocketbook outside K. W. McNeil at 1001 Fairfield Ave and an assortment of items for sale including a large new chicken house parlor stoves a sewing machine a motor lamps and more at 2993 Fairfield Ave. A Gaelic Football Club organizing meeting is announced at Eagles Hall on Sunday Dec 12 at 2 30 pm. Dewey Camp Modern Woodmen of America holds regular meeting Dec 1 at Hall No 18 State Street with officer elections and business.
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Atlantic St
Fairfield Ave
Eagies
Dewey Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
State Street
Bridgeport Gaelic Club Special Meeting Notices
Special meeting of the Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club at 1150 Main St. set for Saturday evening December 1st at 8 o clock. Busi ness of importance to come before the meeting. All members are requested to attend.
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Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club
Main St
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United States Treasury
United States District Attorney
Chicago
Paris
Man
Thad” Beecher
DR. C. L. Banks
Park City
Rogers Council
K. OF C
Meyer Scorches Greene
M’neil
Wheeler
State Penitentiary
George
Hamilton
Naughty Girl
Annie
Sterling
Schwerd- Ue Stamp Co
Cannon St
Es Re
California
Derry
B. H
Florida
Coe & White Ca
J. N. McNamara
East Main St
Eagles’ Hall
Wheeler & Wilson Orchestra
K. W. McNeil
Eee
Iranistan Ave
Myrtle Ave
Howland
Pembroke St
L. Adrian Vernon
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Ann Street
W. Phillips
Hancock Ave
J. F. Welsh
Kossuth Street
Nagel
E. Main St
Gil
Jim
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Standard Art Store
Main St. Stratfierd Building
Rosina
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
O'Connor's
East Main
Walter Sts
Chickering Bros
Steinway, McPhail
R. S. Howard
Milton
F. Forch Piano Co
Noble Ave Nu
Gress Atte
James F. Callen
Railroad
Hancock
West Ave
Neill’s
Eeeetey
Fetch Piano Co
Noble Ave
Twtto
Meymarian Oriental Rug Store
Golden Hill St
Shéridan St
Arctic Street Bridge
Nelson's National Cafe
Fotch Piano Co
Tintto
Bunnell Street
Luke Lamb's Market
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Trito
Aeolian Company
Newfield Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Wittstein
Jewselry
Steinert
Malm St
Orchard St
Téd
Bill St
Wanletan Ave
Goodroperty
Farmer Office
Titto
Notary Public
Sears
Warner Building
Ralph L. Miller
Farmer Publishing Co
L. C. Smith
Underwood
Monarch Oliver
Remington
Dial & Music Co
Angelus
Almos New
Dial & Lee Music Co
Torments
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