World travel and speed limit notes in early 20th century
The article covers proposed travel reforms including longer foreign automobile trip permits, uniform triptyques alignment, Milan and Swiss travel policy, and a Milwaukee speed limit ordinance tightening fines for first offences to at least 100 dollars with escalating penalties up to a year in the House of Correction. It also notes rising popularity of closed cars, limousine bodies at moderate prices, and a Romanian doctor touting a new gasoline fuel with cleaner burning and safety claims influencing automotive technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lancet
England
Milwaukee
House of Correction
Nto
Michigan
Utomellien
Vfatere
Bae Ae
Seigmann
Funeral Service and Mass At St Augustine's
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 00 oclock from the late residence and thence to St Augustine's Church for High Mass of Requiem at 9 00 oclock. Interment will be in St Augustine's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's
Alous
Augustine
Dredging Contract Concluded by Atlantic Dredging Co
The Atlantic Dredging Co has completed its harbor contract after two years. It dredged a 22 foot channel from deep water to the wharf, created a 22 foot anchor basin on the east side of the channel, and added a 12 foot basin near Cook's Point. The Coastwise Pressing Co continues work to finish the 318 foot channel above Stratford Avenue Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic Dredging Co
Steaplechaag Teland
Cook's Point
Coastwise Pressing Company
Stratford Avenue
The Historic London Pit And Fenced Stalls For Theatregoers
A 19th century London theater layout shows eight rows of stalls then a fenced pit with long benches. Pit patrons pay lower prices, arrive early to secure seats, and enjoy cheaper refreshments, while stalls offer higher prices and dress expectations. The piece contrasts crowd behavior, seating economics, and the social mix in the historic house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nellins
Premier of At Belmont Here On Monday Evening
Local headlines tout a musical comedy production by Edward J. Madigan at Jackson's theatre. The show features Eddie Madigan as star, with Joseph Bard and Lome Bard Germont in the cast, backed by strongBridgeport talent, and promises a high spirited assemblage of song and dance. Advance sales run heavy as audiences await the best production yet from Fritiwe-Porters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bard
Lome Bard
Germont
Jackson’s
Edward J. Madigan
Eddie
Madigan
James F. Mahoney
Evers
Eddie Madign
Madian
Burd'ck
Warry
Eddie Motgan
Warting Appoelts
Mr. Dickerson
J. Barton
Ererson
Mexate CY Brien
Lave
Injured Day in Court Opens as Divorce and Cruelty Cases Heard
In the civil Superior court next week Judge William H. Williams oversees six contested divorce actions and a breach of promise suit. Plaintiffs include Borla Iversen vs Edward Gannon seeking $5,000, Mary J. Hall Osborn vs John E. Osborn for alimony, Bello Frances Cage Fogo vs William Fogo alleging intolerable cruelty and desertion, and others. Co-respondents are named in infidelity suits, with outcomes to be determined. Mrs Vogel was allowed $85 to defend with husband ordered to pay $7 weekly.
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Civil Superior Court
William H. Willam
Borla, Iversen
New York
Eaward Gannon
Mary J. Hall Osborn
Fairfeld
John E. Osborn
Fairfield
Bello Frances Cage Fogo
Willian Fogo
Charles H. Mott
Clara J. ¥. Mott
Norwalk
Walter Weed
Elisa C. Comstock
Theodore Comstock
Norwal
Adele M. Schiettta
Stamford
Inermatt Asainst
Willam
Senin
Florence Norton
Morris Vogel
Lydia Vogel
Vogel
Obituary Notes East Bridgeport Resident Poland Dies
Daniel F. Poland a long time East Bridgeport resident died at his Cedar Street home after a short illness at age 60. He is survived by his widow five daughters and two sons. Funeral notices recount John F. Stritch’s early morning service at Highland Avenue and Augustine’s church with mass, choir, and organ, led by Rev. McElroy and other clergy, followed by tributes to his Christian life. Pallbearers included James Rooney Leo Redware and others as relatives and friends attended.
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Daniel F. Poland
East Bridgeport
Tis Home
Cedar Street
Henry Grozier
Mrn
R. Townsend
Oscar Reynolds
D. F. Magurn
Mary Poland
Charieus Hi
Arthur W. Poland
John F. Stritch
Highland Avenue
Augustine
Charles J. McElroy
John J. Kennedy
James A. O'Meara
Schmit
Stanton Sane
F. J
John Birmincham
John M. Watry
Robert Horley
Dier Seeks Parents in Bridgeport for Christmas Letters
Private Gottlieb Dier of the 49th Company Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Adams Newport seeks his birth parents. Born in Bridgeport in 1839 he was raised in an orphanage and a Weston farm after placement on a Newalk farm. Town records show Gottlieb Dier and Maria Huber as his parents, natives of Germany, with siblings unknown. He hopes living relatives may exist and wonders if any are alive.
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Gottlieb Dier
49Th Company of Coast Artillery
Fort Adams
Newport
R.ich
Ulassumi
Ng Musher
Aoane Tha
Bridgeport
Neewalk
Weston
Thinman
Gottles Dier
Maria Huber
Dier
Germany
Sin Tome
Klisch Trial For Shooting Of Mandus Peterson
Fairfield court heard the Klisch case alleging self defense after a October incident in Mill Ava. Peterson, intoxicated, threatened with a potato digger, prompting Klisch to fire on the ground. Peterson was wounded, crawled to a field, later hospitalized. defense argues self defense while prosecution cites manslaughter risk.
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Fairfield
Bacon Wakeman
suootLig
Gs Peterson
Mill Ava
Wes Louddik
Lore Kelly
Kusoh
Ars
Kulwuh
Noa
Cne
Heterma
Guliter
Mr. Kitsch
Peterson
Kilach
Dr. Heisel
Klisch
Clitus King
Mr. Hull
Hull & Chamberlain
Mrs Curtiss Misses Probate Hearing Before Judge Nobbs
Mrs Julia Watt Morris Curtiss failed to appear at the Fairfield Probate court hearing before Judge Edward P. Nobbs at 2 pm. Her attorney Stiles Judson said she would not attend. The prior order required personal appearance or the conservatorship setting would be dismissed or postponed.
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Julia Watt Morris Curtiss
Edward P. Nobbs
Fairfield
Stiles Judson
Suit Against Kornbluths in State Street Store
Papers in an attachment for two thousand dollars against Becky and Fanny Kornbluth general merchandise store on State street West End were returned to the Superior court today. The suit is by twelve creditors in New York City. The attachment was released on bond. On June 27 1910 Becky and Fanny Kornbluth were adjudicated bankrupt. On July 30 Becky notified the town clerk of a sale of her property to Fanny for one dollar and other consideration. The plaintiffs allege the sale to defraud their legal rights.
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Becky
Fanny Kornbluth
State Street
West End
Superior Court
New York City
Fanny Kornbhith
Fanny
New Jersey Shade Tree Statute Expands City Planting
Newark reports over 100 miles of streets planted under a Shade Tree Commission system that charges three freeholders with exclusive control of street trees and public parks. Since six years of pilot work, 17,000 trees have been set on 102 miles, with financing via planted-tree liens and public notice hearings to guide annual plantings plus a standardized guarding and maintenance regime.
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Jersey
Newark
Carl Bannwart
Newark, N.J
New Jersey
Pla
J. Horace McFarland
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Chicago
Newark Commission
Travel books for gifts show city portraits and scenes
Travel books for gifts attract many buyers. Descriptive text and fine illustrations accompany volumes on places like Greece, India, and the Philippines. Prices range around $2.40 for several titles, with multiple volumes and authors listed for gift purchases.
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Greece
Verlee—Vrinrte
Erence Vrinrts
Leradatr
India
Sorbes-Lindsay
High-cut shoes for outings in winter bargain sale
Winter offers a chance to wear high-cut shoes for tramping skating and neat wear. Men tan calfskin models cost 3.50 and 6 dollars, boys sizes 3 to 3.50, girls high cut boots 2 to 3 dollars, black or tan, with buckles or buttons.
Gift Umbrellas Highlight Holiday Selections and Prices
Catalog lists Women's silk umbrellas $3 to $5 with silver or gold plate handles, mission style trimmers, and color options. Gloria umbrellas $2.50 to $3, strong rainproof options $1 to $2 for men, children's pique-handle models 50c to $1.50. Armin floor display noted.
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Armin
Gift Aprons Showcase Delicate Embroidery and Lace
Pretty white aprons of lawn and Swiss with embroidery and ornate trimming attract buyers. Unique shapes and rare attractive designs are featured, highlighting lace and ribbon details to enhance appeal.
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the Automobile ‘World
John Beck & Son
Main Street
Cardenas
Lily OF the Valley
Veste
JAS. Horan & Son
Puaumaiia
Fang
Hughes & Chapman
Conpectica
Ene
Bistmer
Bette
Mary A. Dunn
Fairfini
Court of Probate
Ixnain
Berue
Bale
Atlanta
New Fork
Rochefourankt
Rosalind
Reginald—Darling
Cleveland
Crewmelny
Boston
Gillette Razors
B.lmani
TPT
Ar Laer
Cas Nur
R. Vas Shoal Cenmuih
Fischer
Klisch GN Tral
Mandus Peterson
Becky Kornbluth
Jennie
Hamil Pharmacy
Eng
O'Neill
OWLS
Order of Owls
John J. O'Neill
F. Tourve
J. W. Palmatier
J. W. Luckinger
HR. M. Becker
J. D. Shaw
J.3. Girard
O. L. Benson
Thos
Donovan
Patrick J. Neary
Martin Plate
Susician
E. B. Paschke
J. S. Gaffney
MM. D
M.A
Uper Trustees
ELF
Turton Pooutie
Howland
Aue
Canpon
Commurday
Philippines
Forbes-Tandkay
Goar
Howland Dry Goods
Smith
D. D. Smith
Poli’s Theatre
Fairfield Ave
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