Launch of Lake Torpedo Boat G-3 Promises Fast Submarine
The Lake Torpedo Boat Company prepares to launch the United States submarine destroyer G-3 at its Seaview avenue plant. The ceremony will be observed by invited guests and the public can view from nearby bridges. The vessel, powered by heavy oil engines from Sulzer of Switzerland, features six torpedo tubes and a 300 foot depth capability with 10 1 2 knot submerged speed.
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United States
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Seaview Avenue
Navy Department
Lake Company
Crnansee
Steplechase Island
Uncle Sam
Connecticut
Main Street
Fairfield
Zake
Tenching
S. M. Henry
Secretary of the Navy
United Navy
Sulzer Brothers
Winterthur
Switzerland
Europe
Leke Company
Brooklyn Navy
Yera
Bridgeport
Protector
Vladivostock
Russia
United States Navy
Senate Sdrvice
Gira
Frederick B. Whitney
Waukegan
Illinois
R. H. M. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Frank Miller
City National Bank
Lake
Bridgeport to seek nearly half a million for street and sidewalk work
The Bridgeport common council will request 462,689 for street and sidewalk improvements in the coming year. Alderman MacFayden’s committee filed the requisition with City Auditor Keating, detailing 199,694 for permanent pavement, 194,354 for bituminous macadam, and 68,641 for miscellaneous items including sidewalks, crosswalks, grading, and drainage.
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Common Council
Board of
Bridgeport
MacFayden
Keating
Park Avenue
Sterling Street
Water Street
Elm Street
Knowlton
Alpine Street
Noble Avenue
Main Street
Bennett Street
Fairfield Avenue
Worth Avenue
Bronx Avenue
Glenwood
Woodside Avenue
Agh Street
Beers Street
Avenue
Sedgwick Street
Fairmount Avenue
North Avenue
Crown Street
Eton Street
Norman Street
Mercer Street
Madison Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
North Wood Avenue
Norman Seemn
Arctic Street
William Street
Seaview Avenue
Brooklawn Avenue
Town Line
Clinton Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Hallet Street
Hamilton Street
Boston Avenue
John Street
Courtland Street
West Avenue
Myrtle Avenue
State Street
South Avenue
Pembroke Street
Harbor
Wood Avenue
Staples Street
French Street
North Main Street
Howard Avenue
The
Barnum Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Spruce Street
Wordin Avenue
Was Street
Golden Hill Street
Gold Street
Crescent Avenue
Congress Street
Broad Street
Harrison Street
Knowlton Street
East Washington Avenue
Atlantic Street
Seaside Park
Finien
Boston Terrace
West Side
Bank Street
Martin Terrace
Miss Katherine Page Escapes Injury After Car Crash
Miss Katherine A Page daughter of Ambassador Walter H Page drove a car that smashed into a wall at Barnes London yesterday and was wrecked. Her companion the ambassador's secretary sustains a light bruise to one leg in the accident.
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London
Katherine A. Page
Walter H. Page
Barnes
Devastating Atlantic Storm Wipes Sea Bright Homes
Frenzied high seas driven by a northwest hurricane force wind flood Sea Bright New Jersey wrecking homes and utilities. Town officials report 200 residents flee to shelters as waves erode shores, topple foundations, and threaten streets and rail lines along a four mile coastline. Local volunteers risk danger to block further damage while water and sewer pipes are exposed.
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New York
Sea Bright
N. J
Jersey City Central Railroad
East New
East Church
East Center
Shrewsbury
Beached Tug Ice King Is Saved After Gale
New York December 26 A seagoing tug named Ice King commanded by Captain Charles Thoben was pounded to pieces by a northeast gale that struck the coast. A log fouled the tug's propeller causing a strain that opened a seam in the hold, forcing them to beach the vessel. The crew were rescued by a wrecking tug standing by through the night.
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New York
Charles Thoben
Two Barges Sink Near Forked River Station
New York Dec 26 The Forked River Lifesaving Station reports two barges sank about three quarters of a mile off the station this morning. A man stood on the mast for a time after the sinking.
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New York
Snow Paralyzes Rochester Cars in Blizzard
A blizzard that raged all night paralyzed street car traffic in Rochester New Jersey and forced thousands to walk to work. Steamcars entering Rochester were an hour late and country roads were nearly impassable.
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Rochester
N. J
Vessel in Distress Reported Safe Near Diamond Shoals
Wireless dispatches from the Seminole say the schooner Augusta W. Snow, en route Jacksonville to New York, is safe and proceeding north after leaving Wilmington, North Carolina. A prior message claimed an unknown schooner, likely the Snow, was in distress off Diamond Shoals. the Ozark did not provide Snow’s position.
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Washington
Revenue Cutter Office
U.S. S
Banks Seeking Federal Reserve Membership Top 400
Washington reports more than 400 national banks and trust companies from across the nation have applied for membership in the federal reserve system. The figure covers every state and nearly all major cities, based on an unofficial treasury department estimate released today.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System of Banks
Treasury Department
Ambulance Called 24 Hours After Accident
John Zeskofsky of 66 Crescent Place, age 20, requested an ambulance to Bridgeport hospital shortly before 9 this morning. He had sustained a fractured right arm over 24 hours earlier, which had been reduced, and he could walk. Dr. Fiian advised him to patronize the Connecticut Co.
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Emergency Hospital Ambulance Corps
John Zeskofsky
Crescent Place
Bridgeport Hospital
Fiian
John
Connecticut Co
Big Profits for Privately Owned Utilities in Connecticut
The 1913 annual report of Connecticut Public Utilities Commission shows $63,947,000 in dividends paid by reporting utilities, with electric and gas firms posting large profits. New Haven Railroad and trolley systems led in earnings, while accidents rose to 4,051 total incidents. Bridgeport Hydraulic expanded spending to secure water rights and Bridgeport Gas Light increased capital by $400,000.
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Santa Claus
Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Express
Telegraph
Railroad
Telephone
Adams Express
American Express
New Haven
Ctticut Company
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
A. B. Treat, Builder of Yale, Dies in New Haven
Arthur Barnes Treat head of Sperry and Treat Company died suddenly in New Haven from acute indigestion and heart failure. A descendant of Governor Robert Treat he was in his sixties and long active in construction including Yale dormitories halls and laboratories. Survived by wife and five children.
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New Haven
Arthur Barnes Treat
Sperry & Treat Company
Mr. Treat
Robert Treat
Orange
N. D. Sperry
Detroit Mayor Advances 1000 for Red Jacket Panic Victims
Detroit Michigan December 26 Mayor Marx telegraphed Red Jacket Michigan to secure 1000 for Calumet panic relief. The money will be provided by the mayor and the council is asked to reimburse him at Tuesday night’s regular meeting.
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Detroit
Mich
Marx
Red Jacket
Calumet
Many Seek Contract for New Almshouse
Bridgeport moves toward a new almshouse drawing interest from architectures and building firms nationwide. Advertising literature and other data have already been received.
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Bridgeport
Wilson plans recreation as he drafts currency bill
Pass Christian Miss December 26 President Wilson maps a rest filled visit focusing on golf with Dr Grayson and light duties. He will draft the anti trust address and consider nominees for the new currency board but likely wait until 60 day window expires. He reads Calumet disaster reports but offers no comment.
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Associated Press
Christian
Miss
Wilson
Mississippi Country Club
Cary T. Grayson
CU. S. N
White House
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Serr
Washington
Bureau of Information and Investigation
Calumet
Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Department of Labor
Parcel Post Rush Not Yet Over at Bridgeport
More than 2,000 parcels arrived from distant points to Bridgeport residents as the Christmas rush continues. Postmaster Marigold expects further deliveries and plans to reduce substitute carriers by January 1, with many already returning to regular duties. Clerks worked through Christmas Eve, and mail delivery resumed normal pace tonight as remaining packages are dispatched.
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Bridgeport
Marigold
Broad Street
Police Chiefs Plan Retirements Shake Bridgeport Force
A group of four senior officers and ten others in Bridgeport’s police department are targeted for retirement under an administration plan. Eugene Birmingham Superintendent and Captains George Arnold William Anderson and Lt. John Quinlivan are named, with others expected to submit retirement requests within days. The move aims to promote younger personnel before an upcoming election.
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Eugene Birmiam
George H. Arnold
William Anderson
John Quinlivan
Eugene Birmingham
Police Board
George S. Hill
Warner Brothers
Hill
Birmingham
Olice Deent
Anderson
Arnold
Jent. Quinlivyan
Police
Bridgeport
Divorce Filed While Husband Serves Prison Term
Mary Dolska of this city seeks a divorce from Stanislaw Dolska after his conviction for a serious assault on a young girl and a prison sentence of one to three years. The couple married April 4, 1912. A second action by Charlotte H. Fox of Norwalk against Harry Cox cites intolerable cruelty. they wed June 18, 1903 and Mrs. Fox was formerly married to Charlotte Conroyful.
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Mary Dolska
Stanislaw Dolska
Criminal
Caroline O. Padofafala
Charlotte H. Fox
Norwalk
Harry Cox
Holiday visitors overcome by gas in Stamford
John Mathews and his wife of Garnerville New York were rushed to a hospital after an illuminating gas incident during Christmas visit at their son’s home. Investigators believe they left the gas jet open due to unfamiliarity with gas appliances. The Danish research ship Marerethe ran aground on the Anegada Reef in the Virgin Islands. Captain Hansen and the crew were rescued after the wreck.
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Stamford
John Mathews
Garnerville
N. Y
St. Thomas
Marerethe
Anegada Reef
Virgin Islands
British West Indies
Hansen
Holiday Dance of Guild Promises Notable Event
The Elizabeth Seton Guild plans its first public event at Stratfield ballroom next Tuesday evening. Organized to aid charitable work and hospital convalescents, the new Bridgeport society anticipates a large attendance, showcasing its early efforts such as distributing clothing to patients as Christmas gifts.
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Elizabeth Seton Guild
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Damce
Riker Men Chase Swindlers In Local Incident
Reported locally a pair of visitors posing as customers attempted the 520 trick at a New Britain store formerly tied to Bridgeport staff. Assistant Mat aper Michael J. Sullivan and David McGuirk pursued the culprits through streets before they escaped.
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Mataper
Michael J. Sullivan
Stiker
New Britain
Bridgeport
Ment
David McGuirk
Follorw
Sridge
Port
S Tomers
Buller
McGuirk
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Katherine Page
Seabright
N.J
U. S. Reserve
Quinlivan
Express Co
A. B. Treat
YALE
Pass Christian
G. S. Hill
GUILD
Riker Men
Chase Swindlers
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