Jealous wife fires four shots at husband on Main Street
Louise Rock common law wife of Thomas Rock owner of a State street saloon fired four pistol shots from a bay window as her husband walked down Main Street. All bullets missed. He refused to press charges and she is held on a technical count of discharging firearms within city limits. Bail set at 50 dollars. The incident follows alleged beating and discovery of letters from a Albany entrant.
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Main Street
Mark
Louise Rock
Thomas Rock
State Street
Rock
S11
Calumet Club
New York
State. Ing
Marine
Mrs. Rock
New Haven
Barrows
City Engineer Alfred H. Terry to Take Over Monday
Alfred H. Terry, formerly with a railroad, will assume duties as city engineer Monday, succeeding Maurice McKenna who left to form a civil engineering partnership with R. F. Stoddard. Terry plans to retain the current staff for now, with possible later changes. He will inherit a reorganized, well-documented office with 1,200 maps and 85 percent of surveying work completed, including centralized street and sewer maps and block mappings ready for rapid completion.
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Alfred H. Terry
Can Hne
R. F. Stoddard
Te Terry
Zoe
Scofield& Ford
Ae Terry
McKenna
Auto Chemical Grazes Trolley On Barnum Ave
A large No.2 auto chemical, on a practice spin, grazed a trolley on Barnum avenue after a left front tire blew, throwing the vehicle to the side. The crew's skill kept it from a worse crash as the car returned to its Middle Street house under its own power.
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Big
No.2 Auto Chemical
Barnum Avenue
Auto-Chemical
Middle Strander
Wife Of Hotel Man Arrested After She Eloped With Actor
St Louis December 30 Expensively clad Mrs William DeAtley wife of the pro of the DeAtley hotel in Wash D C spent today in a cell in station having been arrested in the company of Russell Hilliard actor with theatrical orders from New York DeAtley admitted today she with Hilliiard but added that it was all right because husband had instituted divorce proceedings New Yorkers Joseph Weler and Lew famous comedians who split years ago have made their come back again a and Mield.
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United Press
St.Louis
William DeAtley
DeAtley
Wash- D. G
Poe
Russell Hilliard
Hilliiard
New -York
Joseph Weler
Government Proves Beef Barons Planned a Monopoly
Chicago reports that after four days in the case of ten millionaire packers charged with criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade, the government contends it has proven plans to organize a monopoly in the meat industry by regulating supply and fixing prices. The next step is proving consummation as testimony covers negotiations leading to the 1903 National Company incorporation. trial resumes January 2.
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Chicago
Carpenter
United States
Wilkerson
National Company
Salaries Of 10000 To 25000 A Year For The Right Men
New York reports Theodore W N Wall president of American Telephone & Telegraph Co says the firm has 30 positions paying 10000 to 25000 annually to fill with men who can earn that much. He notes abundant advancement opportunities but a scarcity of men able to reach high salaries. He emphasizes initiative, innovation, and improving service to create a larger business field.
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New York
Theodore WN. Wall
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Vail
Why The School Board Purchased Burns Property
The North End site chosen by Bridgeport Board of Education is described as central and affordable. The Burns property at 105 ft on North Washington Ave and 230 ft on Commercial St, with several multi family houses, was bought for 14 000 after initial asking prices of 17 500 and other Wells Street options. Local officials, real estate operators, and Superintendent Dr Deane support the purchase as the best fit despite market questions.
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Board of Education
North End
Washington Avenue
Commercial Street
Teegram
Patrick Burns
George Burns
The
Burns Co
Wells Street
Whitney
E. H. Havens
J. F. Brady
R. H. Murphy
A. W. Bell
Burns
Havens
Deane
Grand Street
Brady
Troley
Percy Anderson
Bridgeport
East Enders Fight Saloons Near Williston and Bunnell
County commissioners will hear remonstrances next Friday against licenses for three saloons at the Williston and Bunnell intersection. Manufacturers, residents, and property owners oppose the renewals citing rivalry among four corner saloons. Frank Brunett of Hartmann Brewing Co. also has an pending application. The International Silver Co. and attorney David S. Day filed the remonstrances for the hearing.
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Williston
Bunnell
Charles Dumbat
Anna Umstatter
John Brown
Alo
Frank Brunett
Hartmann Brewing Co
International Silver Co
David 5S. Day
Women overcome in Lynn beer story fire panic
Lynn Mass December 30 four women overcome by smoke rescued by firemen and police fifteen others fled in night clothes to the street two firemen cut by flying glass as a route through a beer story wooden dwelling at 26 South Common Street caused an estimated five thousand dollars in losses the panic swept through the building
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United Press
Lynn
Mass
South Comnon Street
20 Killed in Pacific Coast Train Wreck
Special from United Press reports twenty passengers died in a wreck of the Oregonian Pacific coast train two miles east of Sharon North Carolina at 10:15 today. Four bodies recovered, train over 15 foot embankment, cars burning. Eight injured rushed to nearby hospitals. Split rails caused the accident. The Oregonian departed St. Paul at 10:30 last night toward the coast.
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United Press
St. Paul
Oregonian
Sharon
N. C
Coast
No Compromise In Richeson Case Is Stated
Boston reports District Attorney Pelletier rejected any plea other than first degree murder for Rev. C V T Richeson. He noted Richeson is in good physical condition and capable of trial January 15. Chief Justice Aiken confirmed no extension. Richeson inmate denies guild wounds prompting potential insanity inquiry by lawyer William A Morse.
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United Press
Boston
Pelletier
Rev. C. V. T. Richeson
Richeson
Aiken
Commonwealth
Superior Court
Charles Street
William A. Morse
West End Plot To Become Police Station And Park
Park and Police commissioners plan to buy triangular State Street and Fairfield Avenue lot in the West End for a Third precinct police station and a public park. Project cost about 25000 dollars with 6000 and 5000 dollar initial payments in park and police requisitions. Apportionment board to convene soon after New Year. Mayor Wilson aims to organize it quickly after January 1.
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Park and Police Commissioners
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Park Commission
Police Commission
Third Precinct
Wilson
Russell Reappointed as Assistant City Clerk in 1910
The City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher announced the reappointment of William F. Russell as assistant city clerk for a two year term. Russell succeeded Lawrence J. Gill who left the post August 11, 1910 when Gill was named to the board of assessors by Mayor Buckingham.
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Stephen F. Boucher
William F. Russell
Mr. Hussell
Lawrence J. Gill
Buckingham
Snowbound Colorado Faces Deep Freeze After New Year
Denver telegram: a 5 below zero chill swept Colorado and the mountain region after New Year. La Junta reported 12 inches of snow as the cold froze water, threatening livestock. Rabbits, quail, wolves and coyotes crowded near farms seeking food amid heavy anticipated losses.
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United Press
Denver
Colorado
la Junta
New Officials Set to Take Office Next Monday
Arthur Brown named Supt of Bridges and a full slate of department heads will assume duties January 1 under Mayor Wilson. Appointments cover public works, police, health, charities, board of apportionment, appraisal of benefits and damages, city engineer, city attorney, building commissioners, and more, with several incumbents reappointed or shifted.
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George W. Osborne
D. Charities Department
John MacLaren Richardson
F. William Behrens
Matthew Judge
James F. Somers
I Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Albert E. Macdonald
Allan W. Paige
William T. Hincks
John J. Phelan
Norman Leeds
George Windsor
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Board of Appraisal
Percy G. Farwell
Edward C. Spargo
Alfred H. Terry
S Acceed
Maurice F. McKenna
John S. Pullman
Thomas M. Cullinan
Wiliam Ae
William H. R. du Oyster
Frank L. Cogill
George But
Dwight C. Wheeler
Burns
Burns & Co
Courtade
Charles F. A. Biltz
Michael A. Kenny
Bridgeport
Ash Creek
Lou P. Bristol
New Haven Road
C. D
John E. Foster
Wilson
I F. W. Behrens
Foster
Sacred Heart Church
First Presbyterian Church
James Somers
The
Crane Co
Hincks Bros & Co
Automatic Machine Co
Archibald MecNeil, Jr
McNeil
Allan Paige
Percy Farwell
William Martin
New Building Commission
W. WW. R. du Bois
Riehth
DuBolg ix
Nator Stiles Judson and the governorship
Nator Stiles Judson outlines his position and platform for the forthcoming Bridgeport Herald issue joining readers in learning his stance and prospective policy directions. Also note local notices about a New Year dance by the Young Emmets and a new barber shop opening by W H McCoombs over the Douglas Shoe Store on Main Street.
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Nator Stiles
Judson
Bridgeport Herald
Doane Specialty Co
Chester
Conn
W. H. McCoombs
Douglas Shoe
Main Street
Stiles Judson
Bridgeport
Peace dinner quiets with strong arm guards in dress suits
New York December thirty headlines a peace dinner at the Waldorf with 30 strong arm squad members in open faced clothes and 50 uniform police to guard President Taft and deter unruly delegates. Promoters expect heated exchanges as Roosevelt alleges peace treaties were hypocritical and figures like Carnegie Towne and Crews may speak. A special train from Wasty will bring diplomats to attend the event and many ambassadors are listed among expected guests.
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United Press
New York
The
Waldorf
Taft
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Andrew Carnegie
Charles A. Towne
Henry Crews
Wasty
Wal
Gris
Grivwoe
Banner Building Year for City Shown by Records
Bridgeport records show 1911 saw 1,052 building permits with total value 2,432,552 dollars, the second highest annual value in city history and the largest single year for permit counts. The three months ending December totaled 24 permits valued at 549,415 dollars. Retiring Building Commissioner W. H. DuBote was honored at the final meeting for his service.
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Bridgeport
Board of Building Commissioners
W. H. KR. DuBote
Missioner Dowling
Boteford
Prewemar
Rne
RK. DunBoin
Ly Pened Forestia
Wataattan
FOR SALE ESTATE- Large house with barn on corner
Unclassified for sale notices list estate sale items including a large house and barn at a prominent corner. Inquiry through Kochiss & Co. 1108 Pembroke St. Also ads for dances at Eagles Hall with Maloney's orchestra and 16 cent admission, and various small ads for consumer goods.
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Prorminent Corner
Inquire
Kochiss & Co
Pembroke St
Excelsior
Eagles’ Hall
Maloney
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