Steel cars urged to protect railroad passengers
Editorial notes the Odessa Minnesota collision shows steel passenger cars would reduce fire risk and fatalities. The Interstate Commerce Commission says steel cars are proven and only marginally more costly, urging rapid adoption and suggesting a transition plan with persisted strong wooden cars for a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Minn
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Federal Express
Interstate Commerce Commission
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House of Representatives
City urged to stop long term sprinkling contracts
Editorial argues against renewing sprinkling street contracts, warning legal and practical issues with moral obligations. It praises oiling streets in Milford and New Haven as healthier and more efficient, urging administration to end contracts that block oil use and avoid political- contractor alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Old Town
New Haven
Audit municipal accounts without concealment
The piece argues for an honest independent audit of city accounts by expert CPAs or a trusted committee free from conflicts of interest. It criticizes reforms based on name changes, warns of new high paid offices, and condemns private monopolies exploiting cities while promising reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Comee
Board of Contract and Supply
Macdonald
Board of Purchase
The Indiscreet Alderman in Republican Caucus
Alderman George W. King disrupted a Republican caucus by threatening to bolt the party choice of Harbormaster Charles J. Morris for re election. King, a Bridgeport Gas Light employee, was the sole alderman to back a twenty year contract and has won re election once. The council, with a Democratic majority, favors a Democratic harbor master and could replace Morris diplomatically, avoiding open clashes over primaries and party independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. King
Charles J. Morris
King
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Morris
Unique Christmas Furniture Gifts for All Tastes
A shopping note highlights affordable gift furniture including Lite-rate Card Tables Cedar Chests Sewing Tables and Windsor Chairs with prices from two dollars to above nineteen dollars. Items listed span Mahogany Desks Teakwood Tabourets Piano Benches and Oak Desks with a fourth floor carpet and elevator access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Unique period jewelry gift room treasures
Jewelry that is unique and affordable offers women attractive accessories. The collection includes imitation pearl pendants and hoop earrings with sapphires aquamarines and amethysts plus brilliants. La Vallieres rare designs tiny gem set pieces in gold or platinum finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vallieres
Montana
Colorado
Children’s Furs and Gift Room Holiday Display
A large assortment of children's furs including White Lamb Angora Lamb Thibet imitation ermine and Iceland Fox with prices from 1.25 to 6.75. Also Bayberry Dips in holly boxes 25 and 30 cents per box. Lavender bags and gift items in Dennison section with festive boxes and garlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Hy Lo Sweaters for Women Feature Adjustable Collar
The Hy Lo sweater offers a versatile collar with high or low setting for a comfortable fit. Available in white and Oxford, priced at 3 75 and 5 00. Waist Section, second floor.
Wash goods sold in Christmas boxes in stock section
Exceedingly dainty group of Percales Madras Batistes Cotton Foulards and Poplins in dress patterns packed in Christmas boxes. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.50. Special Black Pongee for maidens dresses at $2.00. Wash Goods Section lower floor.
Holden Bound Over In Attempted Killing Case
United Press dispatch from New Britain reports George H. Holden white, bound over in 2000 bond for trial in March on charges of attempting to kill John Raymond colored. The shooting happened during a beer party at Raymonds home and Holden was sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Britain
George H. Holden
John Raymond
Holden
Raymond
Courtland School Showcases New Kindergarten Class
The Courtland School invites visits to view its equipment and methods, announcing a new Kindergarten Primary Class for both girls and boys. Enrollment is open with pay only for the second half year starting February 1, and transportation may be arranged for young children from nearby neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland School
Prarte
Dress Gloves and Boots on Sale in Local Shop
Glove prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 dollars for dress and wool varieties. Ladies fur gloves advertised with caps and boots offered at three to seven dollars, with boys and misses caps priced around three dollars. Rubber boots also featured in the sale.
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Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Repi Republican
Farmer
Farmer Pub. CO
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Ct
Speusers
Bridgeport
Cons
IEE Evening Farmer
HE Atlantic Pharmacy
Pmssists and Controt
Fairfield Avenue
Atlantic Hotel
C. M. Read Company
Children’s Furs
Dennison
Che B. Mal Read Company
Man
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Sday
Bachman
State Street
Escaliops
D. Cook & Son
Water ST
Henry C. Reid
Stratfield
Fairfield Printing Company
Fairfield
Commercial and Society Printing
Fairfield Alfred
Perry
Mar
B. D. Pierce, Jr. Co
General Contractors
Bank ST
Chichester
Kv ‘Kns CO
Aikles Eckler & CO
Main Street
Kelley’s Cigar Store
James H. Kelly
Atlas Fairfield Ave
Alling Rubber Co
Parker’s
Cade, Jeweler
F.J. Abercrombie
Water Street
Bridgeport National
Clark
Dixie
John J. Conroy
W.K. Mollan
Cceerces Gme
Tomers Corr
Lamos
Minminatirz
Broad Street
Holiday Books
Ralph D. Paine
Cid Celems
Tite Heck
Elenor Mordaunt of
Henry McHarg Davenport
Scooter
Son's
Christmas City
Lewis Gaston Leary Vanes
Margret E. Samgster
Stece
Aushar
Nicolas
Sturgis & Walton CO
East 27Th St
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