National Seminary Proposal in District of Columbia
Madison argues for a national seminary of learning in the District of Columbia funded by government land, to model national unity and advance knowledge. He praises peace domestically and potential global respect, urging Congress patronage and support for roads, banks, and military readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Algiers
Great Britain
Ghent
Treasury
Navy
District of Columbia
Buch
Congress
Fifty Years Ago Doings of City Council Minutes
The city council minutes were read and approved. Bills to the finance committee include Sperry $20.11 and Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. $270.93 for water pipe work. Petitions on Madison avenue layout and George street connection were referred to streets. Resignations and appointments filled a night watchman post, and funds were ordered for sewer purchases. Adjourned to Jan 3, 1866. Captain Alvord had a wagon mishap at a railroad crossing but escaped serious injury. Nathan Buckingham donated Christmas sobkey baskets to all eligible families at Water street furniture factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. H. Sperry
Madison Avenue
Jabez Somers Road
George Street
Horace Pagé
Elbert B. Rowe
Hanford Lyon
Beaver Street
Pierce and
van Brunt
State Street
Solioquizer on Superintendent Birmingham's Critics
The piece defends Superintendent Eugene Birmingham of Bridgeport, arguing critics misstate neglect of duty and pursue political aims. It praises his morality and enforcement, noting he will act against violations of peace and morality in music halls and that he earned the police board’s confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Solioquizer
Birming
Ham
Eugene Birmingham
Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Fifth Anniversary at City Mission and Local Notes
Thursday evening observes the City Mission fifth anniversary at 373 Water street with Mrs. Ballou of Jerry McAuley Mission, New York, and Richard Garrettson of Brooklyn to address mission work. 7 30 p m. The Owl at 19 Gold street, run by William Zepp, is highlighted as a premier German resort and wine distributor. Seaview Lodge officers listed including Chanel E. Williams and F L Wildman. City notices include Bridgeport F OA officers and Katie Rooney featuring as Derby Mascot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mission
Water Street
Charles E. Ballou
Jerry McAuley Cremornée
New York
Richard Garrettson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gold Street
William Zepp
Fritz Handrich & Son
Christmas Derby Mascot at Auditorium Tonight and Tomorrow
Emergency hospital cases interrupt holiday cheer as several locals sustain injuries from icy sidewalks and workplace accidents. Michael Larkin, 21, suffered a serious forehead wound after a Main Street fall. Patrick Howe, a somnambulist, was cut while leaving his home. Peter Kohm, Michael McGrath, and George Andrews required treatment for head and finger injuries. Christmas gifts aid sick patients as local shops and schools donate. ORourke's goat again wins turkey in Fourth Ward tug of skill. another contest promised next week.
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Michael Larkin
James Street
Main
Lumber
Patrick Howe
Pinestreet
Peter Kohm
Michael McGrath
Railroad Avenue
George Andrews
Smith & Egge’s
O'Rourke
Patrick O’rourke
John Scanlon
Grand Street
Ed Reilley
Peter Glennon
Mr. O'Rourke
Barrett
Allies Satisfied By Greek Attitude
Reuter’s Telegram: In a Duma budget committee session, Foreign Minister Sazonoff stated relations with Greece were well defined after Entente fortifications at Saloniki. He added that Russian occupation of Hamadan and Rum blocks German influence in Persia and that peace is impossible while German power remains unbroken. London report dated December 24.
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United States
James Madison
Reuter
Duma
Sazonoff
Greece
Saloniki
Hamadan
Rum
Persia
Russia
London
Petrobraa
Reo and Fitzgerald Recover After Harbor Fall
Louis Reo and Harry Fitzgerald of Springfield Mass fell from the Naugatuck dock before leaving for New York City last night. They are resting comfortably at St Vincent's hospital and doctors say they will likely suffer no serious injuries from the icy bath.
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Louis Reo
Harry Fitzgerald
Springfield
Mass
Naugatuck
New York City
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Singer's heads list of clean factories
Sanitary health inspectors completed inspections of 14 local factories and Chief Inspector C. Howard Dunbar reports Singer Manufacturing Co heads the list. Others inspected include Sewing Machine Cabinet Co Electric Cable Co Bridgeport Chair Co The Salt Textile Co Connecticut Electric Co Bridgeport Motor Co Locke Steel Belt Co Henkel Lace Factory and Weidlich Bros Co.
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C. Howard Dunbar
Singer Manufacturing Co
Sewing Machine Cabinet Co
Electric Cable Co
Bridgeport Chaip Co
The
Salt’s Textile Co
Connecticut Electric Co
Bridgeport Motor Co
Locke Steel Belt Co
Henkel Lace Factory
Weidlich Bros. Co
Safe accident injures man at city building move
James Curley of 1337 Seaview Avenue suffered a painful finger laceration and bruise when a moving safe trapped his finger at the building near Airfield Avenue and Water Street last evening. He received treatment at the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Curley
Seaview Avenue
Airfield Avenue
Water Street
Curley
Hand Caught in Press at American Graphophone Co
George Livermore aged 35 of 44 Lee Avenue suffered multiple lacerations to his left arm when his hand was caught in a press in the record department of the American Graphophone Co yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by emergency ambulance. More food riots in Berlin were reported.
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American Graphophone Co
George Livermore
Lee Avenue
Bridgeport
Major Moton Succeeds Booker T. Washington
Major Robert R. Moton of Hampton Institute is chosen to succeed Booker T. Washington as president of Tuskegee Institute. Born in 1867 in Amelia County Virginia, Moton traces ancestry to a captured African tribesman sold into slavery in 1736. He studied at Hampton, graduated 1890, and stayed to train teachers before becoming drillmaster and commandant. He is linked with numerous movements for racial advancement.
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Robert R. Moton
Hampton Institute
Hampton
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Dr. Washington
Amelia County
Cook
Washington
General Armstrong
Toll lines repaired after ice storm work crews restored service
The Southern New England Telephone Co announced repair of all toll lines last night. Hundreds of miles of wire and many poles were replaced by crews totaling nearly 300 men working in this county. Workers are now being redistributed across three states.
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Southern
New England
Diver Dies in East River After Half Hour Signals Fail
Harry Hanson a 43 year old Brooklyn diver with Meritt-Chapman Wrecking Co. suffocated at 65 feet in the East River after air supply and machinery failed during a sunken barge lift. Crew struggled to hoist him for thirty minutes before surface recovery confirmed death. Police investigation indicated faulty equipment. no action taken. Secretary Lansing warned against sending reps to multiple wartime nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Hanson
Twentieth Street
Brooklyn
East River
Hanson
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking’ S Co
Manhattan
Charles T. Everett
Astoria
Everett
Clarence Edwards
Thomas Drew
James Leen
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Buckingham
Frederick Wood
Baptist Church
Washington Hall
Baptist
Crossley
Waterproof, Cloth Co
Wheeler & Wilson
Howe Manufacturers
L. M. Hopkins
Stanley
G. P. Stockwell
Oriental
A. L. Hopkins
J. Porter & Co
Taylor & Bristol
William Hall
J. N. Near
City Bakery
Alvord
D. Alvord
Nathan Buckingham
Seaview
Chanel E. Williams
David D. Lockwood
Charles S. Schofield
Anna S. Blythe
F. L. Wildman
George A. Scheib, Jr
Emrmin “A. Clough
Julia M. Murray
Isabella Stone
G. W. Blythe
F. OF A
Robert T. Walsh
William H. Christianson
Isaac P. Turney
Ditmas T. Eldert
W. F. Brennan
Woodward
George Mooney
John Garrity
Beadle
Edward B. Speidel
James M. A. Guirk
Samuel Flanagan
Joseph Cook
William H.reilley
C. C. Hoyt
Katie Rooney
R. T. Whiting
W. L. Wolfram
C. Russell & Co
Ebenezer Burr
W. H. Perry
John C. Shelton
Msrtie Avenue School
Reo
Fitzgerald
Singer
Berlin
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Major Moton
Waior
Robert &.Motoi
East Rive
Lansing
Hayes Fish Co
the People’s Dairy
Geo. A. Robertson
Public Market
Turkeys
Cart Wright
Mainstreet
Starer
Merry Christmas
Happy New X
John F. Fay
Highland Spring Water
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
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