Draw Tender Mooney Cleared After Bridge Riot
Peter Mooney the drawtender on East Washington avenue bridge was found not guilty of assaulting John Gaffney after a riot at the drawbridge last Friday noon. MOoney faces potential review by Police Commissioners as witnesses claim he struck Moore with a billy.
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Peter Mooney
East Washington Avenue
John Gaffney
Drawbridge
Gaffney
Mooney
Board of Police Commissioners
Delaney
Witeases
Wii
Meoney
Ano
Calbut
Brown
Columba Street
Arthur Seeley
Hex
John J. Cullinan
Joe Moore
Billy
Moore
Gaffnney
Seeley
John H. Callahan
Catherine Street
Joseph Moore
Harral
Avnue
Enersey
Gaft Ry
Tese
Dean
Jo Wilder
Cullinan
Moonota
Knowlton Street
Cupid and Stork Busy in Bridgeport Town 1910
Bridgeport town records show births nearly 2952 and deaths about 1582 for 1910, with a natural population gain of 1369 on January 1. Through eleven months 1048 marriages occurred, near 1909 levels, and December is expected to add about 60 couples. still births are similar to 1909.
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Bridgeport
Scarlet Fever Closes School at Middle Haddam
A Middle Haddam center school closed by health order as scarlet fever spreads. Nine children at Hamilton Hospital show severe symptoms though some students attended the center school. East Hampton reports one scarlet fever case as authorities fear an epidemic.
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Middle Haddam
United Press
Meleie
Portrait of Former Mayor Henry Lee to Be Shown Tonight
Aldermen Chanwell Paddock and Primrose will present a portrait of former Mayor Henry Lee to the city this evening. The artwork by Henry J Seeley depicts the former executive in a formal pose to be hung in the chamber.
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Lee
Chanwell
Paddock
Primrose
Henry Lee
Henry J. Seeley
Thomas seeks extra clerk for vital statistics bureau
Thomas asks the Board of Apportionment at its next session to fund additional help in Bridgeport’s vital statistics bureau where one clerk handles duties. Cora L. Freyler has performed capably, while legislature increases workload with new vital statistics rules.
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Board of Apportionment
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bridgeport
Cora L. Freyler
Sun Shines No More It Cost Richards Eight Thousand
Deputy Sheriff Louis Richards suspended The Sun after publishing for months, stating the experience cost him eight thousand dollars. Bristol reports note the 25th anniversary of Rev. Thomas J. Keena’s priestly ordination with hundreds of Connecticut church leaders in attendance.
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Richards
Louis Richards
the Sun
Bristol
Thomas J. Keena
St. Joseph's
Connecticut
Nilan
Hartford
Father Keena
Davis Brother In Law Operation Reported Improved
Samuel T. Davis Jr president of Locomobile Company of America underwent an appendicitis operation at St. Vincent's Hospital. He is described as splendidly improved with a speedy convalescence expected after the auto ambulance brought him in and Dr Charles H Peck performed the procedure with hospital staff assistance.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Samuel T. Davis, Jr
Locomobile Company of America
Davis
Charles H. Peck
New York
Godfrey, Bill and
Finn
Post Office Clerks Push 48 Hour Week Bill
Union members support the Wilson 48 hours a week bill no clerk to exceed eight hours daily six days weekly with extra pay. They seek the Goulden pension bill and oppose Gillette requiring a $10 monthly contribution for superannuation. Bridgeport office modest on hours and pay. other offices show heavy overtime and aging staff.
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Post Office
United National Association of Post Office
Congress
Goulden
Gillette
Bridgeport
Actor knocked down by explosion in New York city
Samuel Kramer of Kramer and Spillane, an act he was to perform at Poli's this week, was unnerved but unharmed after a blast on Lexington Avenue near Grand Central. He witnessed a car crash over a passing automobile and saw the chauffeur killed as sirens and stretcher bearers filled the street. He arrived in the city forenoon and, though ill, tried to supervise his act at the theatre.
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New York
Samuel Kramer
Kramer & Spillane
Poli's
Kramer
Lexington Avenue
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Terry & Tench Contracting Co
New York Central Terminal
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dist Street
Manhattan
Fire Department
Children’s Mercy Nursery
50Th Street
List Street
Lttle
Charles S. Shepherd
Edison Electric Company
Mary P Poke
Patrick Jordan
Frank Stagg
E. Livermore
C. M. Morrow
Edith Ossman
von Utassy
Oamonolitan Magazine
Jack Ryan
Wiliam Peetschke
Thomas Stagg
Grand Central
Croker
Francis Kelly
Lenox
Flower Hospital
Kelly
United Press
Chef Croker
Locomobile Factory Declares Spotless Town Cleanliness
Rumors spread that J. P. Morgan and Packard representatives will visit the Locomobile Company of America plant amid a Saturday order to scrub and perfect cleanliness. Factory officials say the goal is thorough sanitation with no ulterior motive.
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J. P. Morgan
Packard Automobile Company
Locomoile Company of America
Terrifying Grand Central explosion kills and hurts dozens
A massive early morning blast at Grand Central, 49th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York, killed 9 and injured about 50. Officials blamed Pintsch gas ignited by a spark from the third rail, blowing out windows and wrecking the milk depot and carpenter shop.
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New York
NEW York Central Railway
Trolley Cars Leave Barns An Hour Late In City
The Connecticut Company system delayed morning service by about an hour due to a burned cable at Stratford avenue bridge and later faulty connections on Congress street bridge. Cars at 5 10 a m did not run until 6 19 a m as repairs were made and power generators were revived. Supt C H Chapman says all generator units in the powerhouse are back in use and hopes for no further outages through the holiday season.
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Connecticut Company
Stratford Avenue
Congress Street
C. H. Chapman
Peabody Case Sparks Broad Criticism Of Inquest
Coroner Clifford Wilson’s inquest into the fatal auto crash that killed Mrs Jessica Saunders faces widespread condemnation. Editorials argue motorists negligence and blame division, noting Yale student Peabody’s driving and his removal of car markers after the crash while motorman Peterson bears manslaughter charges.
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Clifford Wilson
Yale
Jessica Saunders
Bridgeport Telegram
Louis Peterson
Peterson
Peabody
At Belmont cast to banquet at Colonial ballroom
The cast of At Belmont, fresh from a Jackson's theatre hit, will hold a banquet at the Colonial ballroom on Thursday evening, December 29 at 7:30. At 9 o'clock they will give a reception to friends. Eddie Madigan, producer, will visit Waterbury to explore staging the show there.
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Belmont
Jackson’s Theatre
Colonial Ball Room
Eddie Madigan
Waterbury
Superior Court Finishes Term Amid Arson and Assault Cases
The Superior court, likely to finish this week, will hear remaining cases including John Balog charged with arson to collect insurance and James Haddad for attempting arson and firing on a sergeant. Also involved are John R. Carroll and Ruth Dressell cases, plus a minor in a noted case.
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Superior Court
Stiles Judson
John
John Balog
Black Rock
James Haddad
Main Street
William O'Leary
John R. Carroll
Brooklyn
Ruth Dressell
Brank
Herman's Hovel
Te Street
Notte ‘of Fame
Mayors Veto On Congress Street Widening Likely Sustained
City officials indicate Mayor Buckingham will sustain the veto against a $70,000 plan to widen Congress Street. With 12 votes needed to sustain and 19 to override, public sentiment opposes the measure, suggesting a large majority would back the mayor if put to a vote. A lobbying effort sought council approval while new members study the issue. Weather is rain or snow with colder temperatures and strong shifting winds.
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Mayon Buckingham
Congress Street
Cuba
New Haven
Classified advertisements for instruments and services
A mix of small ads: painters, parlor rentals, fur trades, cafe, sale of pianos and other musical instruments, exchange offers, boiler protection, and general goods. Mentions Lamson address, Fairfield Ave, Noble Ave, and other listings. Several piano sales and exchanges dominate, with prices noted for uprights and Steinway pianos, plus servicing and lending offers.
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Police Board
Cupid
Stork
Thomas
Louis Imirnow
Phyician
S. T. Davis
Locomobile Company
Poli’s
Locomobile Factory
Garder Wilson
Balog
Main St. A
Painter
Lamson
Fairfield Ave
Julius Tesing
Clancy
Poll
Farrfield Ave
Fetch Piano Co
Noble Ave
Seaview Ave
Joseph P. Coughlin
Eckler & Co
J. F. Welsh
Kossuth St
Bommes & Riltz
Ford
Stratford Ave
Ruesell
Broad
Wissner
Tost
People's Savings Bank
O'Neill's
Terry Farms
Newfield
Connecticut Ave
Ancarecey & Co
Cres Freenh
Steinway
Torent
Blue Ribbun
Tilia
Steinway, Mathush Demarest
Ivers & Pond Square
Hatey and Worcester
Dial & Lee
Fairfield Avenue
Farmer Building
Farmer Office
Mark Nagel
Fritz G. Hartmann
Milton
Howard
Bordman
Wesser
Keller
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