Autoists Hurt by Prejudices in New Haven Court
In New Haven on December 14, Wallace Schollhorn faced a civil suit by milkman William Bigelow for damages after being struck by Schollhorns automobile. Attorney Goodhart argued juries bias against drivers, while Prosecutor Woodruff countered with farm impact concerns and questioned key witness Stor ey. The heated exchange prompted judge Wolfe to intervene. trial expected to continue with a possible jury verdict today.
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New Haven
Court of Justice
Jacob Goodhart
Wallace Schollhorn
William Bigelow
Quinnipiac Avenue
Schollhorn
Common Pleas Court
Woodruff
Wolfe
Goodhart
Joseph Storey
Bigelow
Storey
City Lamp Committee to Demand Deductions for Defective Lights
Bridgeport Aldermanic Lamp Committee held its first meeting to shield city interests in street lighting. It plans to dock United Illuminating for lights that fail and to number poles for easy location tracking. The panel, chaired by Aldermen Conlin Garrity Cassidy Walker Jackson, will push for 50 new lights and meet again Friday at Sturdevant hall for a euchre game and awards.
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United Illuminating Company
Board of Apportionment
Conlin
Garrity
Cassidy
Walker
Jackson
Alderman Walker
Bridgeport
McKenna
Doctors Back Public School Clinic Plan For City
At a Board of Health meeting Dr George E Ober announced rapid responses from physicians and dentists to support Mayor Buckingham’s plan for public school clinics. Dr Florence Sherman reported widespread health and sanitary defects among pupils, urging soap and water and individual drinking cups, while the Medical Society considers formal action. City Attorney Cullinan said Fischer’s contractor seeks contract amendments to avoid odor penalties, delaying the $10,000 bond.
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Sherman
Medical Society
Fischer
Carnegie Gift Plans Announced For World Peace Fund
Washington December 14 final plans for the distribution of Andrew Carnegie's 10 million dollar gift to promote world peace were announced. The fund will yield 500000 annually, with trustees including Senator Root and Columbia University president Butler, who will oversee allocations and possibly cooperate with Secretary Knox on a peace court. The article notes Carnegie's growing focus on the peace cause and mentions holiday promotions at local stores alongside the Carnegie news.
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United Press
Washington
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
American Society For the Judicial
New Willard
Senator Root
Butler
Columbia University
State Knox
Obituary Laura Engstrom Dies at 84 in Tashua Home
Laura Engstrom widow of John E. Engstrom died yesterday at her son John B. Nelsons home in Tashua at age 84. She came to this country from Sweden twelve years ago after twenty five years as a nurse at the Royal Military hospital where she received a medal from King Oscar II upon retirement.
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Laura
John E. Engstrom
John B. Nelson
Tashua
Sweden
Royal Military Hospital
Oscar II
Elks Mark 25 Years In Bridgeport Lodge Celebration
Bridgeport Elks lodge celebrated its silver anniversary with Mayor Buckingham praising Elkdom's role in the city. Arthur Moreland and Henry H. Jennings spoke on the lodge's history, its founders, and the enduring spirit of brotherhood, while a banquet, music, and souvenirs capped the event.
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Buckingham
Lodge
Elkhom
Bridgeport
America
Elkdom
Elks
New England
Arthur Moreland
New York Lodge
No. 1
Elk’s Antler
Moreland
Bridgeport Lodge
Bridgeport Stock Co
Segee
William H. Stevenson
Edward H. Hotchkiss
Robert Weber
Charles H. Hinman
F. J. Freyler
Arthur W. French
Land of the Living
Connecticut
New Haven
Dr. Kelly
George Reynolds
Hartford Lodge No. 19
Elk Fraternity
Bridgewort
Henry H. Jennings
Providence Lodge
Hartford Lodge
Institution of Hartford Lodge
Brother Moreland
New York
George Leavenworth
P. T. Barnum
Wes
the Elks
Mr. Jennings
James L. McGovern
Mr. French
McGovern
H. H. Jennings
Ahaim
Jennings
James H. Kelly
William Y. Devitt
Louis Brock
P. BE. R
George A. Reynolds
Joseph C. Ivers
Peter Doolan
Joseph A. O’brien
James T. Smith
Derby Lodge
Chas. H. Hinman
Grand Lodge
William Pfau
Weidenhammers
Lewis D. Garvey
S. Z. Poll
Nelson Freshour
Victor E. Beckman
Daniel J. Clifford
Henry Beutelspacher
Philip J. McLaughlin
William G. Howe
J. Connors
Edward Bennett
Edward ¥. McGovern
William J. Lee
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Florida
Qur
Banner
Bridgeport Public Market
Sts
Geo. B.clark & Co
Broad Street
Was Trains
Federal Express
Philadelphia
Colonial Express
New London
Harlem River
New York, New Hay
Crawford Laundry CO
Pairfield Avenue
Seaside Council
R. A
Sturdevant Hall
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon &T
Erne
Ion
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street
the Shoeman
Board of Health
George B. Clark & Company
Mnysrest
E. H. Dillon & Co
M. J. Beuchler
Middle Street
Meigs & Co
Meigs & Co.'s
Telabottle
Comune
Eseseeesseress
Pal
France
Mae Rae
Bridgeport B. P. O
Frose Ceylon Tea
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