Important Changes in Firemen Rules Adopted
Bridgeport fire department adopts new pocket rules by Commissioner Strong. New provisions require saluting superiors, prohibit political or religious discussions on duty, and bar efforts to influence aldermen or assembly votes. Candidates must be voters in Bridgeport, meet height and age limits, pass reading and arithmetic tests, and obtain endorsements from three reputable citizens.
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Aldermen
General Assembly
Fire Department
Fre
Frederick A. Strong
Strong
Partment
Bridgeport
Mak Jon
P Qi
United States
Connecticut
Board of Fire Commissioners
Compeniny ‘Sa Sn
Paldacge
Third Lecture in Library Course
Dr. Thomas E. Potterton will lecture on Pictur esque Devonshire, drawing from his recent England trip. The doors open at 7, lecture starts at 8, promising an engaging presentation for attendees.
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Thomas E. Potterton
Devonshire
Worthless bonds for Benwell Rome
Walter H. Quimby of Worcester and Hector C. McLean of this city face conspiracy to defraud the Benwells out of their Gilbert street home. The men offered four $1,000 realty bonds but the Benwells demanded cash. Witnesses testified McLean forged a deed and recorded it, then secured noting against the property. Benwells deny receiving any money and McLean claims to have been sent to rent or buy a two family house for them. Bonds are deemed worthless by counsel for the Benwells.
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Walter H. Quimby
Worcester
Mass
Hector C. McLean
Geo. A
Emma C. Benwell
Gilbert Street
Ralph Wheeler
McLean
Quimby
Benwell
Benwells
Connecticut Iee Co
Hueband
Burr & Knapp’s
Mit
William T. ‘Mullins
Batchellor
Burr & Knapp
Realty Banking & Trust Co
Hallen Named to Police Board and Charity Post
Attorney Edward F. Hallen will become police commissioner while Jana F. W. Behrens Jr. will join the board as charity commissioner, succeeding James Stone. Marketman Behrens is noted as a well known figure in local business circles.
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Edward F. Hallen
Democratic
Jana F. W. Behrens, Jr
James Stone
Finnegan Encounters Gaynor in Christmas Chats
Court Officer Finnegan returns from St James to New York contact Mayor-Elect William J Gaynor during a Christmas visit. He notes Gaynor’s popularity and describes Merry Christmas greetings given to friends. Also mentions Gaynor’s charitable acts amid a storm and pig donations to neighbors. Albany reports Governor Hyshen orders Caroline B Martin and Mrs Mary Snead moved to New Jersey in an implicated murder case.
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Christopher Finnegan
St. James
L. L
William J. Gaynor
New York
Mr. Gaynor
Finneay
Finnegan
Gaynor
Albany
Hyshen
New Jersey
Caroline B. Martin
Mra
Mary Snead
Bro. Geer
W. M. Snead
Banner Building Year in Busy Bridgeport
Bridgeport records show 1909 as a banner year for building permits with total value reaching about 2.906 million dollars to date and an expected three million overall. Officials note permits issued this year amount to 3 254 dollars, up from 2 022 last year, and the Building Commission plans to request a runabout to replace horse and wagon to handle growing activity.
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Bridgeport
Rowland
Building Commission
Tax Board
Board of Assessors
Secret influence blocks electric probe contract in city council
City hall committee on Miscellaneous Affairs discussed a proposed contract with a lighting company offering reduced lamp rates and suspending the lighting monopoly investigation. A majority opposed the proposal, noting Democratic platform support for rejecting the contract and pursuing rate reductions through investigation. Aldermen Conlin Paddock Mahoney Meyer and Jackson served on the committee.
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Thouight Company
Council Committee On
Democratic Party
Conlin, Paddock, Mahoney, Meyer and Jackson
Wife of Wealthy Manufacturer Wins Divorce with Alimony
Lottie Comstock of South Norwalk obtained a divorce from William W. Comstock, a retired manufacturer, on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She was awarded alimony of 10 dollars per week for life. The couple, both 67, married Feb 8 1899, and detailed abuse including bed pulling and chest injuries leading to an abdominal abscess.
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Lottie Comstock
South Norwalk
William W. Comstock
R. E. DeForest
John H. Light
Stamford
Comstock
Am Coast
H. B. West
Five Men Die In West Reading Boiler Explosion
Reading dispatch reports five workers killed at Metropolitan Electric Company new plant in West Reading when a boiler exploded. Victims identified as Frank Cole Waterbury Conn Jamesoe Waterbury Conn Clifford Mart Toms River N J Elmer Dengier Mount Penn and Martin Lynch Phoenix St The boiler supplied steam for a concrete mixer owned by Sims & Company of Philadelphia. The blast ripped the boiler house apart, bodies found hundreds of feet away, heavily mutilated. Santa Claus expected at Sunday school tree event. lost dog notice also included.
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United Press
Reading
Metropolitan Electric Company
West Reading
Gead_ sre
Frank Cole
James Oe
Waterbury
Conn
Clifford Mart
Beautiful Brunette's Strain of Negro Blood Brings Ruin
A New York divorce case reveals that Mrs. William S. Horton, 19, a Bridgeport import, claimed white status while her sister Mrs. Gladys DeVal confirms a mixed race background. The suit alleges Horton was deceived about her race at marriage, and a child born July 4 is said to be missing and possibly dead. DeVal asserts the family fears the child’s fate and questions the paternity amid a saga of inter racial rumors and past marriages. The investigation centers on the Horton family and a mysterious father said to have multiple wives, with testimony to be taken soon.
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William S. Horton
New York City
Justice Dowling
New York Supreme Court
Gladys DeVal
New York
John J. Phelan
Ella. Williams
DeVal
Mary Schubert
West Sth Street
Horton
William Solomon
Broadway
Jeremiah Toorrey
Yonkers
Mary Williams
Howard Williams
Boston
Mrs. DeVal
Franklyn Street
Danbury
Edith
Charles
Williams Gtz
Local Ads Roundup From Stratford Area Shops
A fragmentary ad list shows businesses on Main Street and nearby avenues. Items include footwear and derby hats at Jim Sheehan, cafe offerings at Pratt's Cafe, framing services at Standard Art Store, and New York Bologna products from Peter Hron. Listings mention prices and daily specials in a vintage storefront collage.
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Jim
East Man Street
James J. Sheehan
Pratt's Cafe
Fairfield Ave
New York
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
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W. A. Barnes
A. L. Tracy
Department
Quarters of & Company
Board of Aldermen
Association For Relief of
Rome
Sharperson
Sin
Bible Meeting
Santa Claus
Benham
Main Street
Courtland St
Success Hill
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Main St
University School
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F. Welsh
Kossuth Street
Emmes & Biltz
Standad Art Store
Stratikin
Aveust C. Leith
Victoria Stamm No
Olga Lodge
Liederkernz S
M. C. Co
Joseph
Courtney
Wall St
Upstair
Mathushek
Wissner’s
Corner Broad
State Sts
Ss Ieee
Guild Upright
State Sts. A
Sterling
Wissner's
Bridgeport Steam Laundry
Thomas St
Fisher, Behning
Golden Hill St
Bath
Washington Ave
Sears
Meigs
Ldesk
Warner Building
Newfield Avenue
Ralph L. Miller
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