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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1911

Page

6

Plan to widen North Av3 faces council vote

The Common Council discussed a long stretch widening plan for North Avenue. The St Patrick's church petition was defeated 12 to 10, with aldermanic defections and party guidance shaping the tie vote and veto history.

St. Patrick's Petfon St Patrick's Church Corporation Walker Cederholm Buckingham Common Council Buckingham Juet Mayer Wilson Brady Cars A la Leda Timko DeForest Prinrwe MacPagden Garlick Guy FP Miler Paul Miller Stewart Stefa+ Yer Meyer Kine Cederhorn Fratty Ita Fairfeld Avenue East End West End Whitney Avenue

A Box of Hayler’s Thea Delivers Holiday Remembrance

A festive box with ribbons and holly delivered early Christmas morning to recall warm evenings with Indy friends. Courtesy promised. cards left with us for delivery.

North Avenue widening petition referred to committee

Aldermen debated widening North Avenue from Lindley to Main Street. Walker opposed new plan now preferring full street widening. King argued current 40 feet suffices. Primrose and Garrity questioned width comparisons. Farrel mocked trees loss. Brady noted no property loss. vote by golf call referred petition to Streets and Sidewalks committee chaired by Walker.

Walker King Primrose Barnum Avenue Washington Para Bridgeport Farrel Garrity North Avenue Fairfield Avenue State Street Brady Golf Call Frank Behnsch Lindley Street Main Street Committee On

Pope's Farewell Draws Cardinal O'Connell

Rome reports farewell audiences as Cardinal O'Connell says he cannot commit to a return date to the United States. The message comes amid ongoing Vatican exchanges and the Pope's departure activities through December 18.

Ata United Prest Rome Cardinal O'Connnell United States

Taft Abrogates Russia Treaty Amid Jewish Agitation

Russian press views Taft move to end the treaty with Russia as tactful and necessary to quell Jewish agitation. Novoe Vremya, government organ, claims Jewish bankers are the real lords of the United States.

United Press Bt. Petersburg Taft Russia Novoe Vremya United States

Fire damages Open Board of Trade Building in Chicago blaze

A spectacular early morning fire gutted the Open Board of Trade Building in Chicago causing about 190,000 dollars in damage. Police say the blaze started in the basement by an explosion of undetermined or incendiary nature. Guests from nearby hotels fled panic stricken as emergency crews battled the flames.

Board of Trade Bulldine Guents Ly Kabeerhof New Victoria Stafford

Audit Committee Named By Mayor

Mayor Wilson convened the Common Council as 18 aldermen gathered. The audit committee was approved with John Taylor, W Percy Allen, and John H Green empowered to hire experts and access department records. The measure covered City finances and extended to street, police, and public works matters with routine petitions listed.

Wilson Common Council Page Cleary Boucher Sophronia M. Omans John Street Park Board Henry Setzer W. E. Primrone John Taylor W. Percy Allen John H. Green George Haux Committee On Finance George Stapleton Cullinan Stapleton East Washington Avenue Main Street Primrose Boston Old MaIl Green Walker State Street Harbor Bridgeport King 12Th District Ready

Xmas Gift Suggestions Highlight Fur and Silk Fashions

The notice lists desirable gift items for Christmas including fur scarfs and muffs, children's fur sets, long fur coats, caracal cloth coats, seal plush coats, rubberized raincoats, lawn embroidered waists, silk shirt waists and petticoats, with a focus on neckwear accessories.

City boards and alderman votes on streets and sewers

A record of petitions and resolutions from Bridgeport officials including street and sewer projects. Proposals cover lights on Berkshire avenue and Pembroke, sewers on Brooks street and Madison avenue, repairs on Hancock avenue and Spruce street, hydrant placement on Sheridan street, and various crosswalks and pavement projects along Pacific, Water, Hallett, and other streets.

Nate George ‘Haag Stephen George End J. Blotsky Edward Waltersdorf Matthew J. Curran Frank A. Wilmore William BE. Robinson Raymond Sullivan George Lewis Ernest E. Reynolds Mason P.” Gray Peter and Annie Pavlovsky Hannah Hayden Elizabeth Cahill Jane H. Clute John Fahy David Rice W. H. Lynch St. Charles Church Ferdinand " Karasg Chbborn Street Aldred Chevalier Poplar Street Shiroh Church Association M. Y. Graff Vine Street Henry Wisshengard Madison Avenue W. T. Mullins Baldwin Street H. L. Dean Jewett Avenue Nicholas Tosin Same Tosing Avenue E. J. O'Neill Hawley Avenue Main Street E. Tesch Charles Street Main Harvard Street R. Fitsroy Brooks W. R. Muirhead Pembroke Street Frank J. Kusterer Catherine Street Grand Street Charles Mellitz A. B. Baulleu North Avenue A. Gerdinnier Atrean Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Co Center Street Clinton Avenue H. L. Hubbard Berkshire Avenue Robert Fitzroy Brooks Street M. J. Jordan Brooklawn Avenue Rooster River Clglar Hancock Avenue Spruce Street H. H. Jackson Maine Sophronia M. Omana John Street Communications Edward Taylor Puckingham M. F. McKenna du Toole and Sanderlin City Yard B. F. Cooney John M. Donneatly Board of Park Commissioners Henry Settler Bridgeport Flvmbing Supply Co Water Street Sheridan Street City Coal and Ice Co Seaview Avenue Edward Finlan Milne Street Stirling Place Walker Howard Avenue Stacestre Timko Reddy Bassick Avenue MacFayden Broad West Avenu Gold Street South Avenue Paul L. Miller Pacific Street North Nue Beechwood Avenue Norman Street Olive Benham Avenue Primrose Hallett Street Boston Grand James Streets Boston_ avenue State Street Harbor Alderman Reddy Harral Avenue Centre Street Garriety Warren Street Gregory Street Cederholm Newfield Avenue Board of Apportionment Alderman MacFayden Prospect Street School Catherine Washington Avenue Alderman King Handy and Harmon Company Connecticut Avenue

Ant Americans In Russia Denounce Taft

United Press dispatch from St. Petersburg reports widespread denunciation of the United States following Taft's order to abrogate the 1832 treaty. Officials are bitter toward the American government and talk of boycotting American goods. The government suspects Taft seeks to bolster weak popularity with Jewish money and votes. Ambassador Guild met with Foreign Minister Saganoff to discuss the crisis. Russia appears likely to let the treaty lapse and avoid a new accord, which could affect American subjects and exporters.

United Press St. Petersburg United States Taft Curtis Guild, Jr M. Saganoff Russia

Powers Threaten Interference in China's Peace Talks

Delegates at the Shanghai peace conference received notes from major powers urging a swift agreement to restore peace in China. The notes warn that failure to settle may invite foreign intervention as Yuan Shi Kai and Tang Shao yi respond with armistice orders and leadership notes.

Shanghai China Yuen Shi Kai Tang Shao Wi Wu Ting Fang Yuan Shi Kai Washington United States Shanghii

Revolver Battle Fatal Between Two Italian Gangs

Police report four arrests as detectives seek to solve a pre arranged revolver battle in Thomas Jefferson Park New York between 22 Philadelphia Italians and 22 New York Italians. Two men were killed Patsy Knecco of Philadelphia and Morano DeBuono of New York. One man fatally injured another slightly hurt.

New York Philadelphia Thomas Jefferson Park Patsy Knecco Morano DeBuono

Woman Receives Stolen Goods From Mother Case

Mrs. Lillian Backrus of New Haven pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods from her mother Mrs. Sarah Kelsey an inmate of the State Masonic home. Judge Davis suspended sentence after a single hearing and she returned home. Thefts had been ongoing for eleven years aided by Moyle of New Haven.

Lillian Backrus New Haven Wallingford Dunlap Davis Harrison Sarah Kelsey Masonic Home Wallace

Salvation Army Seeks Nickel Day Funds for Poor Dinner

The Salvation Army reports a Nickel Day collection of 545 yesterday as officers plan a Christmas dinner for 1,000 poor people. Collections have been slow but the drive continues through Saturday night hoping to meet the required funds.

Salvation Army

Adirondack Murray Books Offer at Special Prices

The W. H. Murray Books announce sale copies of Adirondack Murray titles including John Norton works and The Busted Ex-Texan, with pages on Sermons Lectures and Addresses. Additional items feature Florence Glover imported gloves and a range of umbrellas from 50c to 5.50, with varied handles and styles for men women and children.

Adirondack Murray John Norton Glover Jowvin FISK. CLARKE & ee —_ PL Beacarer & Place Florence Glover Alice Victoria Clementina Crespi Aperson Onotnae CAPE Beatrice TSE

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