Mayor Buckingham Names City Commission Appointments
Mayor Buckingham announces a New Year list naming appointees to Bridgeport city commissions. The selections emphasize business leaders and long-time public servants, including D. S. Miller, Dwight C. Wheeler, Zalmon Goodsell, George W. Jackman, Vincent, Behrens, Botsford, Loewith, James F. Somers, and Frederick Schreieber, to key posts across the fire, building, public works, and other boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Co. Wheeler
Dwight C. Wheeler
Edgeport High School
Yale Unit
Sheffeild Scientific School
Lee
Bridgeport
Wheeler
Zalmon Goodsell
Enoch P. Hincks
Zalmon Gandeell
Sorcesd
Hincky
George W. Jackman
Henry C. Sherwood
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Springfwid Mtk. Co
Mountain Grove
Buckingham
City's Coldest Day Since February 1908
Bridgeport awoke to near three degrees above zero with colder readings in the outskirts and suburbs. Reports from Riverton and Whittmantic note subzero or near subzero temperatures, with most of the state entangled in a severe cold spell. Icebound harbors, frozen rivers, and stranded ships highlight widespread hardship and danger across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Harbor
Houston
C River
Norfolk
Conn
Winsted
Chicago
Dr. Cook
Jack Frost
Great Northwest
Old Father Time
Mr. Frost
Bridgeport
Sevral
Riverton
Whittmantic
Sero
New
Riverside Drive
North Creek
Glens Falls
Lake George
Norwich
N. Y
Kansas City
Neb
Huron
Oklahoma
Kansas
Barr Creek
Hill Coal Co
Cedar Creek
Westland
Yellow Mill
Johnson’s Creek
Housatonic
Stratford
Derby
Partnanent
Conn Trust Co Named To Manage Mary Bishop Estate
In a posthearing session Judge Lucian F. Burpee named the Connecticut Trust and Safe Co of Hartford permanent receivers of the Mary Bishop estate funds. The heirs and executors had urged this move after the death of Mary Bishop on November 24, 1890. The will provided 5000 dollars yearly and 1000 shares of Hartford Railroad stock to the beneficiaries. Heirs listed include Mary F. Bishop of Boston, Russell T. Bishop of Merritt Florida, Julian T. Bishop of this city, Peck Bishop of Atlantic City, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn. Trust CO
Mary Bishop
Lucian F. Burpee
Superior
Connecticut Trust & Safe Co
Hartford
N. BH
Hartford RR
Samuel Fersenden
Stamford
Ida Peck
Stamford Penyp
Mary F
Boston
Mass
Russell T
Merritt
Florida
Julian T
This City
Peck
Atlantic City
Five mill tax sought to support schools in 1909
The board of education proposes a five mill tax on the grand list to fund school maintenance and new school houses. Total requests include salaries for principals teachers janitors and clerks and $225 195 for maintenance with $2 000 for kindergartens and $1 500 for manual training while the superintendent’s fixed salaries total $236 570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucation
Commissioners Grant Thirteen Licenses Amid Protests
County commissioners voted to grant thirteen liquor licenses including one for a new Amazon location. The decision followed challenges by the Law Enforcement League alleging liquor-law violations within the prior year. Proceedings centered on the new liquor law passed by the last general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAW Enforcement League
Superior Court
Amazon
General Assembly
Nicholson Counsel for the suit appeals to Superior Court
EK Nicholson acts as counsel for the lead suit and appeals the case to the Superior Court, outlining the next legal step in the process. The filing signals continued litigation and potential argument over trial decisions and applicable statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. Nicholson
Lea
Friendly Letters End in Suit for Breach
Andrewe Samet of this city and Miss Anna Kosina of Port Chester N Y are set for breach of promise in the Superior Court. Samet, a member of the Gymnastic Slaveny in Sokol, served with a body and has furnished a 1200 dollar bond. He will be defended by Geduldig and Merva as lawyers report that the matter concerns a friendly dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrewe Samet
Stanford
Sokol
Anna Kosina
Port Chester
N. Y
Pebenary
Geduldig
Merva
Stores Open Till 10 P M Friday
Local retailers extend hours to ten in the evening this Friday as New Year approaches. The larger stores will stay open until 7 p m tomorrow, inviting shoppers to take advantage of extended evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mores
Bakery & Confectionery Workers
Bridgenort
Fairfield Ave
Dan BP
Responsible Men Selected for the Various Offices Within Executive's Gift
A sweep of appointments names Democrats and Republicans for city posts including Police Commission Edward F. Hallen and C. D. S. Miller. Fire Commission Dwight C. Wheeler and Frank L. Cogill. Board of Public Charities James F. Somers and Frederick W. Behren. Board of Health G W Osborne and Frank G. Bogart. Board of Apportionment George W. Jackman and S. E. Vincent. Sinking Fund Samuel W. Baldwin and Charles G. Sanford. City Attorney Thomas M. Cuillenan. City Engineer Maurice F. McKenna. Building Commission Charles H. Botsford. Appraisal of Benefits James Kh McGovern. Streets Frederick Schreiber. Director of Public Works Michael A. Kenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Commission
Edward F. Hallen
Thomas ©. Coughlin
C. D. S. Miller
George E. Hu
Fire Commission
Dwight C. Wheeler
Frederick A. Strong
Frank L. Cogill
Augustus IL Bullard
Board of Public Charities
James F. Somers
James T. Rourke
Frederick. W. Behrens, JR
James J. Stone
Board of Health
Michael A. Kenny
Challés
A. Biltz
McLean and Quimby Sentenced for Fraud in Benwell Case
Worcester men Hector C. McLean and Walter H. Quimby convicted of defrauding Emma C. Benwell and others. Judge Ralph Wheeler sentences each to one year in jail with Quimby fined $209. McLean’s bond set at $1,500. McLean has already served eleven months. Quimby has posted bond totaling $3,000. The accused induced a deed and mortgaged property at 156 Gilbert Street. After conviction, they appealed to the Supreme Court. The report also notes a controversial preacher denounced in town and now whereabouts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector C. McLean
Walter H. Quimby
Worcester
Mass
Ralph Wheeler
Quimby
Supreme Court
Quimbys
McLean
Seecrae
Emma C.benwell
Gibert Street
Knapp
WANTED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND RENTALS IN BRIDGEPORT
A collage of classified items lists positions and hires including a good washwoman cashier at Blanchard, a competent general houseworker, a young man with office experience, and various rental and sale notices. Properties on Fairfield Avenue, 563 Fairfield, and 109 Middle Street appear, along with pianos for sale, a cow found near Shelton, and local business listings. Names include Mansfield, George W Finn, G Goldstein, and The M. Steinert & Sons Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Ionota
Buneh
Fairfield Avenue
Remsen
Middle St
Loy Erty
G. Goldstein, Ashelton
Conn
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main Street
Fairfelé Avenue
George W. Finn
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Bocingham
Hockingham
Nashua
En- Malleable Iron Co
Yale Law
Townsend
Hallen
Reroet
B. J. Hill
Carrie
Aerate Sad Business
Miller
S. Miter
The
Ity
Hota
Muh
E. Vincent
EB. Vincent
Smith Ie
Vincent Broa
Iui
My Avenue
T. c. Somers
Birdseye-Somers
Frederick W. Behrens
Caarines Board
Youme Busteas
Charles H. Botsford
Charles H.botsford
Aell
Building Commission
Aigmund Loewith
Siemund Loewith
Tex Board
Loewith
S Loewith & Co
James F. Somet
Theies
America
Canada
Frederick Schreiber
Broderick Schreiber
Conaa
Maurice F. McKenna
Dem
Aoe
Thomas M. Cullinan
Prank L. Cogile
Rep
Pwight © Wheeler, Dem
M’lean
Benwells
New York
Iggy
Mr. Brown
Coronas St
Mansfield
Meigs
Courtney
Hanes Bros
Upricot
Steinert
Steinert's
the Great A
Main St
O/Neill
Courtland St. T
Bridgeport Lani Title Co
Port Pasao
Mathushek
Casa
Corner Broad
State Sts
Tarte Ee
Sterling
Wissner's
Bridgeport Steam Laundry
Thomas St
Farmer Publishing Cx
Parmer Ofee Trio
Hill St
Washington A
Mimeoeraphi Notary Public
Sears
Warner Building
Field Avenue
Ralph L. Miller
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