Bridgeport Faces Heavy Burden From Militia and City Costs
Local taxpayers face a projected annual burden of about 35,000 to support the militia. Bridgeport’s share is estimated at 25,000 with state shifts squeezing small taxpayers. Officials note new taxes, school salary raises, bridge and road work, and library funding will add to city expenses beyond ordinary maintenance. The Board of Apportionment, Library Board, and city departments file requisitions as officials prepare for higher tax levies and infrastructure needs.
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Bridgeport
Bernard Keating
Theport
Connecticut
Island Brook
North Avenue
Atlas Shear Company
Boston Avenue
Board of Apportionment
Keating
Library Board
Kaelin Becomes First Supernumerary Fireman in City
The fire commission created a supernumerary system replacing the old call system. Paul Kaelin, former U S Army, hired to fill a vacancy caused by Lad derman Hopkins injury at No 3 Truck Co. Kaelin passed the physical, is a Bridgeport Elks member, and local to the city. Chief Mooney advocates a standing supernumerary force eligible for regular service after examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Teeth
United States Army
Nevada
Kaelin
Walter Hopkins
No. 3 Truck Co
Newfield M. E
Sn Ee
Mooney
Zuan
John Kaelin
East Washington Avenue
Knowlton Street
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Yen
Six Die From Gas Fumes In Ohio Rooming House Fire
Kenton Ohio December 24 six persons were killed by gas fumes early today in a rooming house in the Lintz block. Victims named include Thami 35 and his wife Newcomb 25 Miss Lailey 21 Miles Kennedy 50 and Kennedy's daughter Pearl 4.
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Kenton
Lintz Block
Eee Thami
Newcomb
Miss Lailey
Miles Kennedy
Kennedy
Pearl
Strikers Start Serving Sentence in Colorado Case
Sixteen Lafayette miners, members of the United Mine Workers, began one year jail terms for contempt of court after a restraining order barred interference with Northern Coal and non union workers. In New York, L a ecore was named passenger agent of the Lake Seemwentees road, effective Jan. 1, replacing C W Ruggles who resigns for health. offices will be in Chicago.
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Denver
Lafayette
Col
United Mine Workers of America
Northern Coal & Quake Co
New York
L. A Ecore
Lake Seemwentees Road
Miam Central Railroad
Landman
C. W. Ruggles
Chicago
Six Killed in Penn Road Crash
Three trainmen and three passengers died when Pennsylvania trains No 48 from Chicago to New York collided with No 15 from Pittsburgh to Chicago near Nevada, with about a dozen passengers injured. two engineers were killed aboard the express locomotive. The Norwegian bark Speere went ashore off Cape Hatteras with the crew rescued by life savers. the ship carried ballast and heavy seas threaten its breakup.
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United Prep
Upper Sandusky
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Here
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
United Press
Norfolk
Speere
Bahia
Cape Hatteras
Bosingand
Durand and
Creed’s
Balast
Court's Mercy For Man Who Stole Gifts
A man using the name William Schmidt was caught shoplifting at Woolworth's Five and Ten. The court showed mercy, fining him $3 after he claimed poverty and sought to provide gifts for his family.
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William Schmidt
Schmidt
Woolworth’s
Delaney
Henry Greenstein
Wilder
Bridgeport
Frank Levansky
New York
Levansky
Water Street
Special From the United Stores to William Gardner
The telegraph wires carried a glad message to William Gardner informing him a bright baby boy arrived at 782 William Street. Mother and baby are reported doing well.
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William
Gardner
United Press
William Street
Millions in Railroading and Trollies Behind a Mountain of Debt
The annual railroad commission report shows the New Haven Road and allied street railways dominating. Total securities exceed 431 million dollars with debt of 249 million and equity of 162 million. Steam roads earned 64.9 million, freight 33.5 million, passengers 28.7 million, while miles run and tonnage moved indicate heavy activity. accidents declined on steam lines but injuries rose overall.
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New Haven Road
George
Anthony Wolfe
New Haven
Ca Lige
Conductor's Wit Averts Panic On Oak Street Trolley
Conductor Anthony Wolfe coolly quelled a potential disaster when the front motor on an Oak Street trolley at Main and Cannon burst into flames at 8:20 this morning. Passengers, mainly women, were urged to stay seated as Wolfe slammed doors and declared there was no danger. Sparks were extinguished by the onboard extinguisher. Miss May Moran of 139 West Avenue sustained bruises but was not seriously injured.
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Anthony Wolfe
Oak Street
Main
Cannon Streets
Cannon Street
Miss May Moran
West Avenue
Sam
Grace aeroplane picked up in North Sea near Texel
Amsterdam reports a plane believed to be Cecil Grace’s was recovered in the North Sea near Texel after Grace vanished while attempting a Calais to Dover flight. He was last seen near Goodwin Sands as he altered course toward the northeast, possibly misled by fog and coastal features.
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Amsterdam
Cecil Grace
Calais
Dover
North Sea
Texel
North Holland
Grace
Goodwin Sands
England
Channel
Kentish
Interview reveals Hattie Le Blanc testifying against Mrs. Glover
The Boston Post reports Hattie Le Blanc says she hates Mrs. Glover, would testify against her in Glover murder case, loves Clarence F. Glover, and denies firing the fatal shot. She recalls hiding under a bed, being seen by Mrs. Glover, and hopes to return to Boston in two months. She contemplates marriage or vaudeville, and mentions plans to move from West Arbitr, N Y.
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Girl
United Press
Boston
Mr. Glover
Stratford Hibernians Plan Big Banquet for Tenth Birthday
Stratford Hibernians Division No 1 AOH marks ten years since organizing in Stratford Connecticut with a grand banquet planned for December 27 under the same committee that produced the 1909 parade and a grand ball. The group has grown from a small start to a prosperous society occupying a Hamilton Avenue home valued near $2000 and free of incumbrance. The banquet features an elaborate menu, seating for over 100, and performances by Bridgeport singers.
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Stratford
Connecticut
Hard's Corner
Hamilton Avenue
Beardsley’s Corner
Bridgeport
James J. Sexton
Charles Graham
Timothy A'*hearn
Emmet Club Hibernian Rifles and
Gaelic Society
Beardsley Corner
Timothy A’hearn
Woman tosses baby from window amid fire in Chicago
In a Chicago upper story fire, Mrs. F J Cox wrapped her year-old baby between two pillows and hurled the infant from a window. A nearby neighbor caught the bundle, then helped Mrs Cox across a slippery roof to the street as fire destroyed her home.
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Chicago
F. J. Cox
S J Williams Returns as Christmas Gift After 31 Years
In Findlay on December 4, S J Williams, once presumed dead after 231 years away, reappeared as a Christmas gift at his nephew I W Putnams home. Williams had earned a fortune in Cripple Creek and the Black Hills.
Anti-Japanese Feeling Breaks Out in California
San Francisco reports rising anti-Japanese sentiment as incoming California legislature debates laws to bar land ownership by Asians and segregate races in schools. Labor unions, farmers, and fruit associations back the push, while Japanese officials warn of protests. Roosevelt previously blocked similar laws.
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United Press
San Francisco
California
Johnson
Roosevelt
Tokio
Japanese Exclusion League
Taft
Union Labor Party
Farmers and Fruit Towers
California Fruit Growers’ Association
Newie Bnese
Weather signals fly from Conn Bank Building
Harbor Master Charles H. Morris raised a blue weather flag at 10 o'clock this morning from the Connecticut Bank building, visible across the harbor area. The flag, aided by bank owners, will be flown daily with government flags provided, signaling rain per the weather bureau. Alderman Eugene Meyer and Alderman Garry Paddock attended the first hoisting, with Paddock heading the Harbor committee.
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Charles H. Morris
Connecticut Bank
U. S. Weather Bureau
Eugene Meyer
Garry Paddock
Harbor Committee
Harral Trains Home Over Severe Hip Injury for Christmas
W W Harral of 350 Clinton avenue reached Bridgeport last night after a 1000 mile trip from an Illinois hospital. He fractured his hip in Davenport a month ago, remained at Moline hospital, and insisted on returning home for the holidays. His son George accompanied him as nurses attended in a state room and an ambulance conveyed him to his home where his wife and friends awaited.
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W. W. Harral
Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport
Illinois
Mr. Harral
Davenport
Moline
George
Harral
Harari
Attempt to derail passenger train in Marblehead
Marblehead Mass December 24 an unsuccessful attempt to derail a passenger train was revealed today as the switch at the Marblehead Salem junction of the Boston and Maine line was plugged and the switch lock broken so a derailment would have occurred if detected. Police cooperate with railroad officials to identify those responsible.
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Marblehead
Mass
Marblehead-Salem
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lynn-Marblehead
Baker and Baldwin for Police Commission
Mayor Buckingham announced the appointment of George M. Baldwin Republican to succeed James H. Kershaw and Frederick D. Baker Democrat to succeed Major James J. Hurley on the police commission. DeVer H. Warner and David F. Read to remain as members. Baldwin’s prior six years on the board noted.
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Buckingham
George M. Baldwin
James H. Kershaw
Frederick D. Baker
James J. Hurley
DeVer H. Warner
Sinking Band Commission
Baldwin
Clark, Taylor and Stirling
Samuel W. Baldwin
T. W. Hawley & Co
Mr. Baker
Sae | Weed Tire Chain Grip Company
No Farmer Monday publication this Christmas holiday
The Farmer will not publish on Christmas Day Monday in observance of the holiday. The paper extends season’s greetings to all readers.
Dr Gray Hurt In Auto Accident Near Park Avenue
Dr Gray sustained a severe temple laceration and a shoulder injury when his car was struck by a limousine driven by the Locomobile Co of America president 8S T Davis Jr. on State street and Park avenue. He was treated by Dr Edward F McGovern after the crash and walked home afterward. Ticket holder claim announced for a pipe prize.
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T. Davis, Jr
Locomobile Co. of America
Dr. I
State Street
Park Avenue
Davis
Dr. Gray
Edward F. McGovern
Gray
McGovern
Cardinal Gibbons Christmas Message From Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons head of the Catholic Church in America presents a Christmas message prepared for United Press. He speaks of Christmas as a day of gladness for all, noting the exchange of gifts between rich and poor and the renewal of hope and peace among men.
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Baltimore
United Press
James Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Church
America
Bethlehem
Rain brings relief as Connecticut reservoirs refill
Widespread rain this morning boosts local reservoirs, a godsend after months of dryness in places like Greenwich and Litchfield County. The inch of rainfall adds billions of gallons to state water supplies, easing shortages in cities such as New Britain New Haven Waterbury and Hartford.
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Bridgeport
New Britain
New Haven
Waterbury
Hartford
Greenwich
Connecticut
Christmas Auction Sale At Hair's Kennels
Auction notice lists Boston Terrier and Yorkshire puppies from Hair's Kennels Lindley and Hunting 81 with phone 3151. Christ mas goods including jewelry and dry goods offered at 1287 Stratford Ave. Auction tonight.
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Yorkshire
Hair’s
Lindley
Hunting
Stratford Ave
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Kalien
Fire Dept
Penn
Hatteras
United Stores
Wiliam Gardner
Oak St
Grace Aeroplane
Hattie LE Blanc
Billy
Billy Cavanaugh
White Mfg. Co
Hilly
Ity
Stratford Hibernians
Belct Johnson
Conn
BANK
Hurley
Kershaw
Peaya Inn Ra
Rte S
Conmate
Police Commission
Dr. McGow
Davis Limousine
James Carroll
Main Street
Carroll
Cardinal Gibbons
O'Neill's
Stratfield Hotel
Lenox
Arco Theatre
John St. T
Fairfield Avenue
Farmer
Nagel’s
Fritz G. Haremann
Wail St
Fairfield Ave
Water St
McPadden
F. & M. Schaefer
N. Y
M. McPadden
Russell, Broad and State Sts
Wissner
P. O
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Amos Candee
Easton
Lenox Market
Olivet Church
Main St
North Ave
Park Ave
B. D. Pierce Jr. Co
Bank St
Landis, Norton and
Brown & Sharpe
Locomobile
Seaview Ava
Joseph P. Coughlin
Terry Farms
Newfield Building
Connecticut Ave
Anderson & Co
Steinway, Mathushek, Demarest
Ivers & Pond Square
Estey and Worcester
Dial & Lee
Cannon St Gittie
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