Elaborate Plans for Bridgeport Municipal Christmas Display
Bridgeport plans a 45 foot monster Christmas tree from Beardsley Park, erected near Broad Street and Golden Hill. The display, organized by the mayoral committee with Parks Department aid and private support, features two deer statues and a Liberty statue, with entrances flanked by white lamps and the message Peace on Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Department of Parks
Ae Public, Ia
Beardsley Park
Broad Street
Golden Hill
Rachel
Liberty
Bim Street
Ereeeay
Park
Smith-Murray
Sofamoen
Andrew Radel
War News Update From Front Lines Amid Bomb Attacks
Official war bulletin reports continued fighting across European fronts with enemy bombing near Freibure and east of the Maxurian Lakes Coast. Artillery skirmishes persist in northern Poland near Przasnyz where several prisoners were taken and German lines hold. Russian offensives are described as spreading in southern Poland as clashes intensify.
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Ness
Freibure
Maxurian Lakes
Przasnyz
Poland
Austrian War Dispatch and Local Notices Summary
An embassy cable notes Austrian and Western Galicia troop movements and a Russian attack repelled behind mountain ridges. Secretary Bryan left Washington for Richmond to address Presbyterians. Also listed are notices of deaths, real estate, employment asks, legal notices on bond pledges, a lost diamond ring, and a city alderman’s notice.
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Washington
Galicia
Bryan
Richmond
Stratford Woman Sues Landlord Over Fall Into Cesspool
Mrs Mary Fleming wife of a retired New York policeman testified before a Stratford common pleas jury that she fell through a cesspool timbers while feeding chickens in the back yard and was rescued by two men. She seeks 2000 from owners Albert Furniss and his wife with the defense alleging contributory negligence citing her husband’s prior warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fleming
New York
Stratford
Common Pleas Court
Albert Furniss
Fleming
Ward
Blanche Hall Returns to Bridgeport as Stock Leading Woman
The Galburn Stock Company star Blanche Hall greets Bridgeport fans at the Lycrne Theatre in her first engagement since understudying Laurette Taylor in New York. She recalls tours across the South and Des Moines stock work, expresses fondness for Bridgeport, and hints at a possible new play by Brown while maintaining secrecy.
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Bridgeport
Misas Blanche Hall
Galburn Stock Company
Lycrne
Laurette Taylor
New York City
Shins
South
Mits Hall
New York
Miss Hall
Des Moines
Miss Taylor
Miss Hart
Porter Emerson Brown
Norwalk
Obituary for AzaGoohie Abazian and Thomas Case
The funeral of AzaGoohie Abazian was held from her father’s residence at 403 Broad Street at 2 PM. Rev Richard L Swain of South Congregational Church officiated amid many floral gifts. Burial followed at Park cemetery. Thomas Case died at Fitch Soldiers Home Noroton and funeral was at 2:30 PM from his son in law William R Stroud’s home at 547 Park Street. Rev George Mr Brown of First Methodist Church officiated. burial at Mountain Grove cemetery with a delegation from Elias Howe Jr post G A R conducting the committal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azadoohie Abazlian
AzaGoohie Abazian
Broad ‘Street
Richard L. Swain
South Congregational Church
Park Cemetery
Thomas Case
Fitch
Noroton
William R. Stroud
Park Street
George Mr. Brown
First Methodist Church
Mountain Grove
Elias Howe, Jr
Post
G. A. RK
Boards Tackle Annual Budget Plans In Executive Session
Charities Commissioners with Superintendent Gordon and Dr Mac Donald discuss the annual budget in an executive session at 3pm. Police Commissioners plan a similar meeting tomorrow with local businessmen Brandt and William Veit. An automobile crash in Grand Ids, Michigan killed the two wealthy men instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Commissioners
Gordon
MacDonald
Lakeview
Wee Brandt
William Veit
Grand Ids, Mich
Chafin Leads as Flying Squadron Speaker in Fairfield
Eugene Chafin former Prohibition candidate spoke as principal speaker at The Flying Squadron meeting in First Methodist church Fairfield Avenue Clinton N Howard also addressed the gathering. Banquet scenes followed at First Baptist for Daniel A Poling and a similar event at First Methodist basement for Rev Dr Wilbur F Sheridan of Chicago. Sheridan urged prohibition citing health and social harms.
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Eugene Chafin
Prohibition
United States
First Methodist
Fairfield Avenue
Clinton N. Howard
First Baptist
Daniel A. Poling
Christian Hideaver Society
Wilbur F. Sheridan
Chicago
Crothers
Hartford
Battle Creek
Marshall
Field of Chicago
Iquor
Sheldon
Ae Sa
Steve
Kansas
Sone
Drewerlen
Senda
Universities
Calleges
Europe
Asia
Union
Taft to speak at Stratfield dinner December 21
William Howard Taft former U S president and Yale professor will be the principal speaker at the Civil Service Reform league annual dinner at the Stratfield hotel 7 30 p m Monday December 21 Mayor Clifford B Wilson and other New Haven figures will also speak urging merit system appointments. Gove elect Marcus Holcomb will attend. Bridgeport committee members include Arthur M Marsh William R Webster and R I Neither cut. Tickets must be secured by December 16 from A W Mitchell or Clarence W Bronson New Haven CT.
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William Howard Taft
Yale College
United States
Civil Service Reform League
Stratfield Hotel
Clifford B. Wilson
Charles G. Morris
A. W. Mitchell
Clarence W. Bronson
New Haven
Gove
Marcus Holcomb
Arthur M. Marsh
William R. Webster
R. I. Neithercut
Grove Stret
Church Street
South Church Men To Hear Lecture Tonight
The first in a series of social gatherings by South Congregational church men takes place at 7 pm in the church parlors. George M. MacDonald of Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co will speak on high explosives, with Harry J. Wylie president of Torrington Men's Club also addressing the group. A roast beef supper starts at 7 o'clock sharp, followed by the lecture. A large attendance is expected amid music and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Congregational Church
Parsons
George M. MacDonald
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Harry J. Wylie
Torrington Men's Club
Howland's Christmas Service and Store Features
Entrances at Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street announce holiday shopping. Weather cloudy tonight and Friday with snow. The store invites customers to prepare for Christmas dawn, urging use of all facilities and staff services. Free fur and wrap check in a main floor rear section as part of the Christmas service.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Fine hand embroidered American lingerie collection
A local maker showcases hand embroidered lingerie proving American craftsmanship matches European delicacy. The release highlights practical, graceful designs in crepe, cambric, and naughtsook with Empire silhouettes. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars for gowns, combinations, chemises, and corset covers.
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America
Velvet sale offers extra wide rich velvet at 3 50
A special lot of velvet is offered at 3.50 per yard, twice the usual 5 price, with 40 inch width and colors including navy green tete de negre taupe mole black and old rose. The item is described as unusual for its color, quality, and width and is located in the center aisle rear.
Schoolboy Fight Ends In Stabbing at Staples School
Andrew Crab of 857 Shelton street required hospital care after a boy from Berkshire avenue, John Geddis, stabbed him in the palm during a hair pulling exchange in room 21. Detectives are consulting the boy, and the family plans a private funeral with a brief service conducted by Rev. Earl H. Kenyon.
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John Geddis
Berkshire Avenue
Staples School
Andrew Crab
Shelton Street
Weldon
Andrew
De‘tectives
Arnold
John
Tvail
Ethel M Pearsall
Body of Harry Lane Arrives in Bridgeport
The body of Harry Lane, former pugilist, who died in a Portland hospital from hardships in the Klondike gold fields, arrived in Bridgeport this morning and was taken to the undertaking rooms of Walker and Banks.
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Bane
Portland
Ore
Harry F. Lane
Paneras
Walker & Banks
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Harry Lane
Portland, Ore
Klondike
Local Yacht Club May Affiliate With New York Y C
Rumors say Bridgeport Yacht Club may reopen under New York Yacht Club auspices after Warren D Blatz purchased the property linked to T L Watson & Co. Attorney Carl Foster says it was bought for bondholders of the former club. the site is clubhouse built. A wire break caused a still alarm at 11 22 on Cherical 1 to Curtis avenue.
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New York Y. C
Bridgeport Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Warren D. Blatz
T. L. Watson & Co
Blatz
Carl Foster
Cherical 1
Curtis Avenue
Sets of books by best writers in uniform bindings
Sets of books by best writers appeal as Christmas gifts. Uniform bindings and attractive appearance enhance reception, with prices from 1.50 to 17 dollars. Some volumes by 0 Henry Thackeray Dickens and Eliot can be bought individually at 1 or 1.50 dollars.
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Henry
Thackeray Dickens
Eliot
Nice furs for little girls in season shop displays
The ad touts a range of children's fur accessories for winter including chinchilla and blended squirrel muffs and scarfs priced from 2 to 22.50. It lists blue beaver sets white moufflon gray coney and Thibet options with various prices and notes clever angora and imitation ermine sets on the second floor.
Alderman Toole Loses Ring In City Street Mystery
Alderman John Towle reports losing a ring valued at 300 while passing Middle and Wall near Bridgeport. He retraced steps to First Bridgeport National Bank but found no trace. He habitually stored the ring in his vest pocket and is unsure if he removed it to wash or if it slipped off unseen.
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John Towle
Sev- Fee
Middle
Wallester
Flrst
Bridgeport National Bank
Arrest Rich Farmer in Auto Smash for Reckless Driving
George Jennings, wealthy Greens Farma farmer, arrested by De Bc tesie rant on reckless driving after a collision with a delivery wagon. Bonds set at $500, furnished by Louis Brantmeyer of Harbor street. John O'Mara, wagon driver, suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized.
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Rich Farmer
George
Jennings
Greens Farma
Debc
Louis Brantmeyer
Harbor Street
John O'Mara
Mulvin and Stankey Remanded On Investigating Charges
Judge Wilder remanded Mulvin and Stankey until tomorrow on bonds of 1000 dollars each at city court. John H Herter of Harter's hotel at 79 State Street filed a complaint alleging Mulvin falsely claimed to be an accredited rep for a novelty firm placing punch boards across New England and collected funds after Stankey vouched for him and endorsed a check.
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Wilder
John H. Herter
Harter’s Hotel
State Street
Sretes
Mulvin
Harter’s Place
New England
Stankey
Deloss Co Formed For Smelting And Refining Metals
Hartford reports the Deloss Company of Bridgeport incorporated to engage in all manufacturing lines including smelting and refining metals with authorized capital of 100000 dollars, 100 shares par value 100, starting capital 25000. Incorporators are Henry H Deloss M K Sorensen and James A Marr. The article notes connections to Handy and Harmon refining works and a Bridgeport lawyer. Also mentions Roy Steadman a 14 year old errand boy arrested on Main Street for unseemly conduct.
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Hartford
Deloss Company of
Bridgeport
Henry H. DeLoss
M. K. Sorensen
James A. Marr
Handy & Harmon Company
John Street
Main Street
M. K. Sorenson
West End
Roy Steadman
Burroughs Street
Christopher Finnegan
Chandler Sustained In Appeal From His Compensation Award
The Supreme Court of the SLP sustained the compensational award for John J. Powers against the Hotel Boat Co of Hartford. Powers suffered injuries during service with the company leading to a widow’s weekly payout of 35 dollars for 312 weeks. The Hotel Boat Co’s insurer appealed, marking the fifth consecutive appeal to uphold the Commissioner’s decision. No appeal has yet been filed from Commissioner Heckingham’s decision.
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Supreme Court of the Slp
Chandler
John J. Powers
Hotel Boat Co
Hartford
Powers
Dea
Jetel Bond Co
Heckingham
Worthey Birth Announcement and Minor News Roundup
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Frederick A Worthey. Mother and child are well and receiving congratulations. Their seven year old is reported critically ill at home with fever. An official charter investigation into James M Sullivan will be joint by State and War Departments. Senator Stone introduced a purchase bill aimed at Senate commerce. Diamond mines in Transvaal and Orange Free State provinces are closed. State Department warns Americans away from Tampico Mexico. A seat on the New York Coffee Exchange sold for 1050 dollars, down from 1275. Foot and mouth disease prompts quarantine in 30 Ohio farms and 12 Maryland locations.
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Broad Street Hill
Last Ear
Official War News
Noble Ave
Maple St
Chas. A. Peck
Middle Street
Toole
Blanche Ball
Calburn
Pego
Chafin
Flying Squadron
Taft
Stratfield
South Church
Howland's
Port
Bursday
Howland Dry Goods CO
Anna Brown
Earl H. Kenyon
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Bridgeport Lodge
Alderman Toole
Deloss CO
Frederick A. Worthey
Luke Petruschell
Grand St. Les
James M. Sullivan
Santo Domingo
State and
War Departments
Stone
Senate Committee of Commerce
Alexander US
Transvaal
Orange Free State
State Department
Tampico
Mexico
Ohio
Maryland
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