Aero Club in First Test Fight
The Aero Club of America faces its first test of authority as Los Angeles prepares for a January 10 to 20 aviation meet. The club requires licenses and adherence to its rules, warning that sanction could be withheld if requirements are not met. Unlicensed pilots could threaten prominent aviators including Glenn Curtiss and Louis Paulhan.
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United
Los Angeles
Aero Club of America
Aco Ib
Troc
Aero Club
Merchants & Manufacturers
Glenn Curtiss
Louis Paulhan
Christmas Social in Ludlow Aided by Newtown Club
Newtown Social Club members gathered in Ludlow Mass for a Christmas meeting at Sandy Hook Hall. Attorney George Ennis of Bridgeport attended with Newtown friends including Thurst Tiemann Jr. The event featured a children’s Christmas tree and recitations led by Catherine Murphy, plus a humorous Santa and gifts for youngsters. Pinger tips severed reported for a local incident this morning with E C Krause noting the event.
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George Ennis
Bridgeport
Newtown
Thurst Tiemann, Jr
Danbury
New‘Library
Middle District
Catherine Syed
Arthur Ith
Catherine Murphy
Brook E Cook
Prince of the Hich
Urg
Monik
E. C. Krause
Eee
Local obituaries list in city December 23 1909
Death notices from this city on December 23 1909 include Helbig wife of Erick H Helbig aged 52 with funeral at her residence and St. Peters Church. Becherer aged 79 with funeral from his son Ange G Baker’s home. Mary Dowers widow of Stephen Dowers with funeral at Holy Rosary Church and St Michael's cemetery. David A Wakeley aged 85 with funeral at Chestnut Street home and Long Hill Cemetery. David Wakeley interred at Long Hill Cemetery. details list homes, dates, and churches for funeral services, reflecting local obituary notices of the era.
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Lbig
Helbig
Erick H. Heli
St 'S Church
Lakeview Cemen
Becherer
Ange G. Baker
Senchew Avenue
Burigi Im Mountain Cemetery
Mary
Stephen Dowers
Main Street
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Wakeley
Chestnut Ann
Trumbull
David A. Wakeley
Dove
Chestene Osegnteg
Long HM Cemetery
Elks Home in Holiday Attire at State Street Lodge
The Elks prepare a festive return to their new State street lodge with decorated interiors and electric antler bulbs. Activities include a lunch, turkey baskets, and contests in bowling, pool, and billiards as part of a holiday program. A separate committee plans the Waterbury lodge dedication next Monday evening with a scheduled train for attendees.
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Elks
State Street
William E. Irmnham
Joseph Ivers
William R. Nathane
Henry _ P. Lyons
N Sam Herz
T. McCarthy
Jona Jone
Eddie Maevan
W. Lee
L. .Gould
Waterbury Lodge
B. BR. Williams V. Pee
Thomas J. Ham
Ect Noder
Mum Cavers
Loney
W. L
A. A. Doty
Jerome Schread
William H. Brown
Atzen
Charles H. Hinman
Clark
Samuel Spielman
Fred'c. Mullins
Joseph B Cough
Former Bridgeporter John E. Cox buried today
The funeral for John E. Cox, longtime Hartford resident and former Bridgeport resident, was held in Paterson New Jersey before burial at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Hartford. He worked at Hartford Times, Bridgeport Standard, and Catholic Transcript and leaves wife, daughter Anna, son William, and daughter Mrs. Ernest Scharfer.
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John E. Cox
Patagson
N. J
Wednessdy
Hertford
Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Traip
New York
Cox
Hartford
Dime Savings Bank
Hartford Times
Bridgeport Standard
Eter & Milter Printing Company
Catholic Transcrips
Tire of Park
John J. Cox
Anna L. Cox
Broad Street
Hartie
William Cox
Ernest Scharfer
Funeral of Little Tim Sullivan Draws Huge East Side Crowd
The funeral for Little Tim Sullivan deputy leader of the Sullivan Clan drew vast crowds on the East Side. Neighbors recalled his aid during hard times as Mayor McGillin led city officials and police controlled the throng. The procession moved to St Anne's and burial followed at Calgary Cemetery.
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United Press
News Mac
Crcae
Tim” Sullivan
Sullivan
Eyda
12Th Street
City
McCillan
Tim
St. Anne's
Statons
Purial
Caltary Cemetery
Poultry Show Next Week Promises Big Local Event
Bridgeport Poultry Pigeons and Pet Stock association announces the second annual exhibition at the armory on January 4 5 and 6. Last year’s event is recalled as a success and this year is expected to top it with 67 prizes across poultry pigeons rabbits and other stock. Entries must be owned by the actual exhibitor with premiums awarded in multiple divisions including blue red and yellow ribbons and a white rosette for the best overall pen.
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Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeons & Pet Stock Association
Armory
Post office robbed by four men in Bulston
Police report says the Bulston post office was entered early today by four men who blew the safe with nitro glycerine. About $1,000 in cash and stamps were taken, with no injuries reported.
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United Pries
Schnec'aty
Bulston &Po
Dr Gibney Denounces Stovaine in Spinal Anesthesia Debate
New York Medical Journal quotes Dr Virgil P Gibney dismissing spinal anesthesia with Stovaine as risky and urging preference for local or respiratory tract anesthesia. He notes his limited approval after Jonnesco methods and cites cases where spinal use caused danger, warning against routine spinal injections.
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New York Medical Journal
Bridgeporter
Virgil P. Gibney
New York
Thomas Jonnesco
America
Gibney
Jonnesco
Philadelphia
Ionnesco
Marriage of Myrtle Augusta Feller and John J Downey in Quiet Sacred Heart Ceremony
Miss Myrtle Augusta Feller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Feller, wed John J. Downey of 463 Stillman St at Sacred Heart church in Bridgeport. Best man Lilian Colgan, Downey’s brother, and a quiet ceremony followed by a breakfast. They plan to reside on Orchard Street and Downey aims to join a prominent professional team.
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Myrtle Augusta
Joel Feller
Broad Street
John J. Downey
Stillman Street
Sacred Heart Church
New York
Accused Thilf Held in Bail in City Court
In city court this morning Louis Potts of Hollister avenue charged with theft from Miss Ostromboakie in a 5c store Wednesday night was bound over to the criminal superior court. Bail fixed at $1,000. furnished. F J Wildman fined $5 and costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail for abusing his wife. John Sarco jailed 20 days for drunkenness and vagrancy found in a barn on Wilard 81 occupied by horses and teams of his brother Thomas. he lit matches and was arrested by Special Patrolmen. Robertson and Robertson affair noted. both released on suspended judgment. Robertson lost $16 celebrating. Ameo Ricelo sentenced to 10 days and fined $5 for py wife. he furnished $75 bail.
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Louis Potts
Hollister Avenue
Christopher Finnegan
Thomas
Wilard
Michael Lusciano
McGovern
Andrew Robertson
George Mclone
Wall Street
J. Coughlin
Robertson
Ameo Ricelo
Howland dry arms strong claims damages over royalties
John Armstrong sues Bias Narrow Fabric Co and Henry R. Mitchell for 1000 dollars alleging failure to pay royalties from a 1908 to 1909 agreement on bias trim fabric under his patent. He seeks accounting and judgment. Sheriff served the defendants. Judge E. K. Nicholson represents Armstrong, now with Manufacturing Development Co.
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Bias Narrow Fabric Co
Grey Stone
Oak and
George Streets
Henry R. Mitchell
John
Armstrong
Thomas Cunningham
Mr. Armstrong
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
E. K. Nicholson
Manufacturing Development Co
Newfield Building
Fourteen Christmas Trees For Kaiser's Family
Berlin December 24 Fourteen Christmas trees are being prepared today for the Kaiser and his family at Potsdam palace. Two tall trees will honor the Kaiser and Empress, seven smaller ones for six sons and one daughter, three for princesses who married Kaiser’s sons, and no trees for the babies. Christmas is a Home occasion and the family will join hands around the trees and sing a carol before a Christmas dinner featuring carp and liebkuchen.
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United Press
Berlin
Kaiser
Pottsdam Palace
Verdict of Guilty Against Banker Stealing 400000
Canton Ohio December jury verdict found W L Davis former vice president of Canton State Bank guilty of misappropriating about 59 shares and hypothecating them to secure a personal loan. Davis allegedly borrowed over 400000 to fund private projects amid a failed bank audit and wrongful conduct.
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United Press
Canton
Lisbon
W. L. Davis
Canton State Bank
Megarty
Davis
Critchbaum
Santa Claus Gifts Prolific in Wall Street Firms in New York
Christmas gifts flood major New York banks and brokers with bonuses and cash, led by United States Steel with a $2,000,000 pledge. Stock Exchange employees receive about $11,000 collectively, while firms plan larger festive payouts amid a strong year. Some firms shift to higher salaries rather than gifts, and Morgan & Co may boost past 50 percent bonuses.
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New York
Santa Claus
Wall Street
United States
Steet
Central Trust Company
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Ser
Tina
J. P. Morgan & Company
Rock Island Railroad
Chinese Loan as Xmas Gift for American Bankers
Washington December 24 Secretary Knox may secure the Chinese loan as a Christmas gift for American bankers. France opposes but is expected to withdraw objections in a few days and the Chinese government will issue the edict authorizing the loan. The measure promises work for American engineers in building three projects.
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Washington
Parl Knox
France
Detectives Seek Arrests in Maplewood Burglary Case
Detective Cronan went to Hartford today with a warrant for the arrest of Fredeee and William Levee, suspected of robbing Mrs. Michael Carroll’s home on Maplewood avenue Tuesday afternoon. Hartford may not have enough evidence for conviction. they will face trial. They are also wanted in Spring er.
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Cronan
Hartford
Fredeee
William Levee
Michael Carroll
Maplewood Avenue
Bridgeport
Springer
Bissonnette Appeals After Judge Denies Verdict
Formal notice filed with Clerk Don William T. Haviland of the Superior Court seeks appeal to the Supreme Court of Errors in New Haven on the third Tuesday in January. The case concerns a second decree murder judgment. Attorneys John Chamberlain and George Kane filed for Napoleon Bissonnette. Bissonnette will spend Christmas Day in county jail on North Avenue. Sheriff Hawley vows uniform treatment of all prisoners.
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Don William T. Haviland
Superior Court of the
Supreme Court of Errors
New Haven
Superior Court
Napoleon Bissonnette
Bissonnette
John , Chamberlain
George Kane
North Avenue
Hawley
Blue Ribbon Garage Men Honor Chiefs
Santa Claus visited Blue Ribbon Automobile Co with morning festivities. Employees gave cash sums and cigars to chauffeurs while President Schiott received repousse work. William E. Seeley was awarded a gold plated cigar stand as thanks for Thanksgiving and Christmas treatment. Officers were pleased by the workers’ expressions of spirit.
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Santa Claus
Blue Ribbon Automobile, Co
Schiott
William E. Seeley
Ten Firemen Buried in Debris in Lewiston Fire
A fire at the Callahan Block in Lewiston Maine early today killed two firemen and buried ten others under debris from collapsing walls. Thomas King suffocated and Philip Bassinet drowned in the building cellar. the block is a core part of the city’s commercial district and heroic firefighting limited a larger disaster.
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Lewiston
Callahan
Eisbonne
Thomas King
Philip Bassinet
Strike at Brooks Plant by 500 Boiler Makers
Five hundred boiler makers and helpers at the Brooks Plant of the American Locomotive company quit work in Dunkirk on December 24 in sympathy with workers at the Ready plant. The strike affects crane men and other related trades in the same facility.
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Dunkirk
Brooks
American Locomotive Company
Sahere
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Stratford Aventa
John Beck & Son
Main ST. Tei
Cardiccce
Poinsettias
Begonia de
Lorraine
Hawkins ‘Tfield Building
Russell C. Branch
Elizabeth Branch
Ralph Wheeler
Criminal Superior Court
Branch
A. T. Bates
High Street
Denbury
New York State
Fy Tee
Michael Bunold
Bunold
Franch
Pranch
Son On
Calndars
Jackson's
Downey
John J
Tommy Downey
Myrtle Feller
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Arms Strong
Bias Narrow Fabric Co. and
H. R. Mitchell
Blue Ribbon
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