Market Opens Edged by Early Wire Services Interruption
New York trading opened with interruptions from the wire service affecting early quotes. Studebaker rose to 167 while Texas Company gained to 213 1 2, U S Steel and American Cement edged higher, rails softened, and New York Central firmed with progress into noon. Readings showed mixed results across bellwethers as tobacco and People’s were weak.
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New York
Studebaker
Texas Company
U. S. Steel
American
New York- Central T
Canadies Pacific
Norfolk & Western
New York Central
Mercantile Marine Ero
United Fruit
Pole crashes through confectioner's roof on Grand Street
A pole fell through the ceiling of James A. Meeratl shop at Grand Street injuring the store interior. Two trolley cars collided at Charles and Main streets at 12:30 causing traffic disruption. A stray line mentions policy comments by Secretary Lansing amid disjointed notes.
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Grand Street
James A.meeratl
Charles Street
Main Street
Trafic
Bed Bugs in the Bed Pest Notice
A short public notice promotes CYRUS' PRESTO KILLER to kill bed bugs and rid the house of the pest. The ad suggests roomers avoid staying overnight due to the nuisance and courtesy. The price advertised is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Presto
Saloonkeeper Held Up on East Bridgeport Street
Frank Pabis saloonkeeper at 147 West Street was robbed by six armed men with fence pickets and a blackjack near Hamilton and Hallett streets about 10:30 last night. He reported the incident to the Second Precinct. police have a description of one man. Pabis says he had only a few cents. authorities believe a larger sum was stolen.
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Frank. Pabis
Left Street
Hamilton
Hallett
Sthis Inof
Hebermehl
J. Pabis
William O’leary
Sctm
Pabis
Eastern States Held in Grasp of Storm
A historic snowstorm centered northeast of New York disrupted travel and telegraph service across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England. Six inches fell in the city with winds up to 64 mph, stalling trains, breaking poles and wires, and delaying through lines between Boston and New York. Electric and telegraph networks suffered widespread outages as hundreds waited in stations or on stalled trains.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Stamford
Points West
Western Union
New York Central Railroad
Atlantic
S. Land
Nova
Eastern Weather Bureau
Austrian Ruler Ill in Rome Reported to Vatican
Rome dispatches report Emperor Francis Joseph is paralyzed in both legs and has lost use of his right arm. He cannot sign state papers, and a special stamp is prepared for use in his presence by the private secretary. Cardinal Von Hartmann reportedly conveyed the news to Rome for the Vatican.
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Paris
Francis Joseph
Rome
Matin
Vatican
von Hartmann
Cologne
Fairfield Woman Helps Shovel Out Snowbound Folks
Fairfield residents endured a fierce blizzard with fallen wires and halted transport. Miss Annie B. Jennings mobilized a snow plow to clear main streets and school approaches, easing commuter bottlenecks as trains and trolleys failed to run or stalled repeatedly through the night.
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Fairfield
Annie B. Jennings
Main Street
Bridgeport
New York
Tralley
Westport
Pickett's Switch
Pickett’s
Electric Lights Repaired By Night Says Paul
Large poles toppled taking wires and plunging sections of the city into darkness near Grand and Main streets. Maplewood avenue and Railroad avenue also lost power as crews worked to minimize dangers from fallen lines. Complete repairs expected to take more than two months with temporary fixes by tonight.
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United Illuminating Company
Charles A. Paul
The
Illuminating Company
Grand
Maplewood Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Johnson
Paul
Protective Assn to Hear Year’s Work at Stratfield
The Bridgeport Protective association will hold its annual meeting Friday evening in the sun parlor of the Hotel Stratfield. Reports from the superintendent officers and committees will review the association’s work over the past year.
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The
Bridgeport Protective Association
Hotel
Stratfield
Waterbury Isolated as Snowstorm Paralyzes Services
Waterbury woke to 15 percent snow cover that halted trolley traffic and disrupted rail, telephone, and telegraph lines. Suburban cars mostly stalled, only five of 18 running by nine this morning, while trains resumed from New Haven at 9:30. All journeys and taxi service were discontinued and many workers walked to their jobs.
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Waterbury
New Haven
Hartford
Telephone l and Telegraph Companies
South
New York
Honeywell
New Haven Road
Ovila Dufault
Hazel Street
Fire ravages Bridgeport Mattress Co as second blaze erupts
A second blaze broke out at the Bridgeport Mattress Co and threatened two tenement houses owned by William W. Naramore. Firemen battled flames in strong northwest winds while hose lines limited damage. The mattress factory stock was ruined and losses include $3,500 insured property and $3,000 in images. Insurance men call the fire incendiary in origin. Chief Johnson avoided speculation on Causes. President Wilson argues car owners bear extra war tax, noting many own cars by borrowed funds.
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William W. Naramore
Bridgeport Mattress Co
Johnson
Floors of Hartford hotels for banks stay open
Hartford digested the 14 inch blizzard as trolley lines reopen only downtown while suburbs remain paralyzed. Thousands walk to work as communication falters inside the state and hotels fill with stranded travelers. Ovila Dufault collapses while shoveling snow.
Train late then derails on storm torn Norwalk road
A severe storm wrecked power poles and wires from Norwalk to Derien, crippling streets and delaying a New York bound passenger train. Crews cleared debris, set new poles, and resumed service after hours of trouble. Maplewood Avenue suffered heavy damage, with poles collapsing on homes and fences across Grand Street.
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Norwalk
Post Road
Derien
Railroad Avenue
Street
New York
Mullins Hosts New Haven Postmaster at Bridgeport Banquet
Postmaster Philip Troup of New Haven, a principal speaker at Bridgeport lodge of Biks, stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs F Mullins at 1075 Noble Avenue. The event focused on civic service and fraternal friendship.
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Philip Troup
New Haven
Bridgeport
Biks
F. Mullins
Noble Avenue
Christmas Store Make Plans for Last-Minute Shoppers
Only nine days remain to shop this season. Plan to complete all purchases this week to avoid last minute rush and let us help you enjoy a comfortable and pleasant Christmas.
Xmas Handkerchiefs and Linen Embroidered Sets
Large assortment of women s fancy embroidered handkerchiefs in white or colored linen with initials, boxed sets available. Prices from 12 to 14 cents each, 25 cent boxes, and 75 cent boxes for initialed men s handkerchiefs. Silk handkerchiefs offered in plain colors and bordered designs.
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Sane
New Silk Neckwear Arrives in Striped Patterns
Men's neckwear update showcases newest silk ties in striped and patterned styles. Many options available in assorted colors and designs.
Men's socks gift box of six pairs in colors
A compact offer for father or brother featuring fine lisle hose with reinforced tops and seamless toes. Available in tan gray black or white six pairs per box, with some boxes offered as sorted colors for 69 cents.
Maplewood Avenue poles and wires block streets report
Maplewood Avenue residents report a maze of fallen telephone poles and wires stretching from Pequonnock street to No. 2 Chemical engine house. Pedestrians navigate hazards as wrecked lines also hit Railroad avenue from Main street to George Co Batcheller Co, with poles blocking Warren street.
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Maplewood Avenue
Pequonnock Street
No. 2 Chemical Engine House
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
George Co. Batcheller Co
Warren Street
Blaze Breaks Out In Fire Station Of Old Stratford
Blizzard kept Stratford volunteers home as fire broke out at the town fire house around midnight. Flames spread from a lamp to the chemical house but were stopped by the strong breeze. Loss estimated at 100 dollars. A second call from Miss Edith Hastings on Elm Street reported a minor blaze caused by wiring short circuit. No major damage.
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Stratford
Edith Hasting
Elm Street
Copper Roofs at Castle Donaueschingen Sold for Army Use
Prince Fuerstenberg, a close ally of the Emperor, ordered the copper roofs of his Donaueschingen castle removed and the metal sold to the government to aid the army. The move aims to bolster copper stocks held by military authorities.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Prince Fuerstenberg
Donaueschingen
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the. Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Ave
Cor
Courtland Street
Bridgeport Street
State
Mattress Co
Wilson
N.Y
Kavoc
Ernst Adams
Maplewood
Park Avenues
B. J. Kelly
J. W. Connors CO
P. S
J.W. Connors CO
Elm St
F. C. Mullins
T. Hawley & Co. Inc
Hawley” Ee Eee
Water ST
Smith-Murray CO
the Smith-Murray’ Co
Fairchild-Store
Waterman
G. W. Farchild & Sons, Inc
Conn
Old Stratford
Talking Machine Department
Wissner
Wain’ Street
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