Highwaymen Rob Contractor on East Side in Nighttime Ambush
Thomas Halpin of Bridgeport Brass Co. was attacked by two men as he walked home at 8 PM on Beach Street near Arctic. One blindfolded him while the other rifled pockets. Halpin bit one assailant to free himself. Both fled south on Maple Street after knocking down a newsboy who crossed their path. Police at the Second Precinct are searching for the suspects. Halpin reports no valuables were taken.
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Thomas Halpin
Bridgeport Brass Co
Halpin
Kossuth Street
Beach Street
Arctic
Maple Street
Second Precinct
Quiniivan
Lave
Phelan Life Sentenced After Jubilation Release
Patrick Phelan, a NYC teamster of 539 West 50th Street, was jailed 90 days after a drunken incident with police, property damage, and breach of peace. He also pays a $20 fine plus costs and had prior jail time and appeals in Common Pleas court.
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Patrick Phe
Railroad Avenue
Liberty
Finnegan
Phelan
50Th Street
New York City
Common Pleas Cour
Reapportionment Likely After New Census
Washington December 22 United Press reports that a reapportionment law based on the new census is virtually certain. Rep Crumpacker of Indiana, chair of the House Census Committee, says a bill will be introduced and preparations to determine representation per member are underway. He notes the bill is a high privilege of the floor and cannot be blocked if called, with discussions already held with Champ Clark. Two census bureau experts work under the committee on plans for reapportionment, one proposing a smaller House membership.
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United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Crumpacker
Rep
Indiana
House Census Committee
Champ Clark
Census Bureau
House Committee
House
Trainmen Killed in Rear Crash Near Millstone Junction
New York dispatch reports a rear-end collision between a freight and a passenger train on the New York Trenton branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Millstone Junction New Jersey at 2 30 this morning. Fireman F J Knox of Wilmington Delaware and Brake man J P Minehan of Trenton New Jersey were instantly killed. Ten passengers were severely shaken and treated for late injuries. Traffic was tied up in both directions until 8 o clock.
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New York
New York-Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Millstone Junction
N. J
F. J. Knox
Wilmington
Del
J. P. Minehan
Trenton
Harmon Club forms in Ohio with Harmon as head
The Harmon Club of Columbus, organized to back Judson Harmon for President in 1912, filed papers in the state office today. Raymond A. Northrop, formerly of this city, died in Waterbury Monday at age 13, survived by widow Minnie Hawes Northrop and daughter Levin. Remains brought home for burial in Mountain Grove cemetery with funeral services.
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United Press
Columbus
Raymond A. Northrop
Waterbury
Minnie Hawes Northrop
Levin Northrop
Mountain Grove
Firemen and police dead in the Philadelphia blaze
A devastating fire at the David Friedlander Leather Factory in Philadelphia left at least twenty one firefighters and policemen dead, with over twenty others injured and six missing. Walls collapsed trapping crews as the blaze raged, with incendiary origin suspected and a coroner's inquiry planned.
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United Press
Philadelphia
David Friedlander
Robert Steward
Charles H'll
William Hoffman
Howard Bertolett
Charles Elderman
Hosses Company
Frank A. Carroll
Policeman Lendley
Buttonworth
Thomas Pass
Samuel Parks
Stetson Hospital
Morris Mells
Tenth
Ford
Patrick Carroll
George Machinsty
John Carroll
Engine Company No. 1
Matron's Tale Moves Police to Sympathy
A Bridgeport case centers on Mrs. Josephine Breberin who alleges intolerable life with her husband Svetozar Breberin and seeks help from Michael Angyel. Arrested with Angyel at 355 Hancock Avenue, both remain jailed after bail requests of $500 were denied until the next court session. Breberin says she fled Europe seeking protection after years of abuse, with support from her brother guiding her to Angyel in Scranton. The prosecutor requested a continuance and Judge Wilder remanded the pair until tomorrow morning.
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Josephine Breberin
Hancock Avenue
Michael Angyel
Svetozar Breberin
New York
Angyel
Breberin
Bridgeport
DeLaney
Fox
Bagley
Watts
BreneeEe
Senienc
Europe
Scranton
Brebheria
Wilder
Casey Fined Admits Perjury At Board Hearing
The Fire Commission released a statement on Captain M. J. Dailey and Hoseman Michael Casey of No. 2 Chemical Co. Dec 19 1910 minutes show Casey admitted giving false testimony Oct 7. Dailey was fined 50 for negligence, Dailey’s penalty reduced to 15 for lesser neglect. Casey admitted false testimony and writing it. he is reduced to Grade C losing 800 in salary over two years and sent to No. 2 Truck Co. effective Jan 1. His prior good record saved him from dismissal.
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M. J. Dailey
Michael Casey
No. 2 Chemical Co
Casey
Capt. Dailey
Dailey
No. 2 Truck Company
Salesman Barnard Admits Theft After Drunken Spree
Herbert Barnard a salesman boarding at 19 Waller Place stole a watch from Larry Easton while intoxicated. He turned himself in to Patrolman Holbrook and spent the night in a cell before Easton interceded. Supt. Birmingham discharged him.
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Herbert
Barnard
Waller Place
Larry Easton
Holbrook
Easton
Police
Birmingham
Epidemic of glanders in Bridgeport surfaces in barns
Veterinary official alleges a link to a local infection source as glanders sweep through horses in Bridgeport. Dr Burlinson notes a Dec 18 case tied to Louis Parelis and accuses Harry Coushman of offering to hide sores to aid sale. Health board will pursue action with the prosecutor.
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H. H. Burlinson
Burlinson
H. O. Averill
Harry Coushman
Hallam St
Burl'nson
Louis Parelis
East Main
Parelis
Coushman
Board of Health
Alexander Delaney
Dan Cupid’s busiest day at City Hall reported
A flood of marriage licenses and ceremonies filled City Hall as nine couples wed with more planned. Assistant Town Clerk Mullins and Rev Fox performed several marriages while Justice Waters aided a fourth. Couples include Grace Mollina and Joseph Tore, John Gramigna and Jennie Petrucelli, Marta Leonardo and Cangetta Gelgrassio, and others from Newark and local residents.
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Dan Cupid
Cupd
Mullins Alias
Mr. Fox
Henry J. Waters
Grace Mollina
Stratford
Joseph Tore
Anthony Poltamova
Defina Capozziello
Italy
John Gramigna
Newark
N. J
Jennie Petruccelli
Justice Waters
Marta Leonardo
Harold B.bradstreet
Charles M. Bradstreet
Miner, Read and Tullo
Louis Waener
Fred J. Ritchel
Silene Sjodin
Sweden
George Borer
Bessie Gzuresk
O. Winnifred Roux
Florinda Jacques
Bond issue shows $10,000 left from $350,000 authorization
The 1909 General Assembly bond issue left $10,000 unexpended after accomplishing three of seven projects including the Congress street bridge widening Golden Hill street and Ash Creek bridge. Uncompleted items include bulkheading of city property on Yellow Mill, Gold street widening a new Third Police Precinct station and a new barn at the Police and Charities building. Connecticut Company contributed $20,000 toward the bridge, enhancing overall progress.
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General Assembly
Congress Street
Golden Fill Street
Ash Creek
Yellow Mill
Police and Charties
Connecticut Company
Fire Disaster Kills City Fire Chief in Chicago Beef Plant
A massive blaze at Nelgon Morrie & Company beef storage in Chicago, fed by ammonia fumes, killed Fire Chief James Horan and dozens of firefighters. Rescue attempts were hampered by collapsing walls and roaring flames as investigators estimated 10 to 30 deaths. Fire Marshal Martin Lacey later provided crucial details of the explosion and gas release that trapped crews inside the burning building.
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United Press
Chicago
Nelgon, Morrie & Company
Chicago Fire Department
James Horan
William Burroughs
Bee House
Morris
Horan
Joseph Mackey
Fitzgerald
J. T. Champagne
Martin Lacey
Burroughs
Amonia
Lacey
Brue
George Murwiske
Engine Company 49
Papins
Engine Company 59
William Burgroughs
Hornberger Dies While Walking To Work At Jennings Bros
Louis Hornberger 60 an expert draughtsman and longtime Jennings Bros employee collapsed at the plant at 3 am after a cold walk from his home at 147 Grove Street Break and Harrison streets He died before doctors arrived Survivors include his widow and son Louis Jr Funeral director August Lieberum to handle remains Medical Examiner Downe said to have approved the arrangements Bradwardine Man Dee 29 reports a separate early morning fire destroying the Bank of Hamilton and the Massy Harris Warehouse in the town's business district
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Grove Street
Jennings Bros
Break
Harrison Streets
Louis Hornberger
Hornberger
Renal
McQueeney
Godfrey
Downa
August Lieberum
Louis Jr
Bradwardine
Dee
Bank of Hamilton
Massy Harris
Lost velvet bag at Armory last night
Lost velvet bag reported at the Armory on December 21. Finder urged to return it to John C. Leavy, 191 Harral Avenue, Bridgeport.
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Armory
John C. Leavy
Harral Avenle
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Populous East Side
Kalpin
Teamster
Cong
Ten
Harmon Boom Club
Fhe Commission
Herbert S. Barrad
Burnson
Averill
City Hall
Nelson, Morris Beef
Big Head Packing Company
Atalas
Edward Morrit
Morri
Horans
Ay O'Neill
Amos Candee
Stratford Ave
D. R. Whitney
Main St
Bishop Ave
Whiting Co
Sanford Building
Keller
Noble Ave
Lenox
Arco Theatre
John St
Park Ave
B. D. Pierce Jr. Co
Bank St
Clancy
Poli Bldg
Fairfield Ave
Wade
Russell, Broad and
State Sts
Wissner
Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club
Patrick Donohue
Secr
McMahon’s
East Main — Street
Kantbebeat
Cresesit Ave
Vuitalla
Airtlel Ave
Seaview Ave
Joseph P. Coughtin
Tia
Terry Farms
Tlm
Connecticut Ave
Anderson & Co
Joseph P. Coughlin
Tairfield Ave
Blue Ribber Garage
Bartain
Steinway, Mathushek, Demarest
Ivers & Pond Square
Estey and Worcester
Dial & Tn
Cannon St
Fairfield Avenue
Farmer
Mark Nagel
Main St. I
Fritz G. Hartmann
Wall St
Fairfield A and Water St
McPadden
M. Schaefer N
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