Appointees Choose Assistants in City Public Works Shakeup
Superintendent of Streets Gellreber appoints foremen and cleaners including Cassidy Dwyer Tibball and Morrissey. Maurice McKenna notes no new faces in his office and plans to retain veteran J B Cortade. staff includes Murray Mulvihill Hubbell Dargan and McKenna.
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Gellreber
Peckingham
Forege
John H. Cassidy
Farese
Michael Dwyer
Hock
Albert A. Tibball
Scarph Hackett
Taree
Patrick Morrissey
Payne
Gehrolber
Cusidy
Ginger Mfg. Co
East
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
A. A. Tibball
Bilts & Co
B. Dowd
Maurice F. McKenna
William D. Murray
Dennis HF. D
Mulvibill
W. W. Hubbell
Edward Ll. Dargan
W. C. McKenna
Public Works
M. A.kenny
J. B. Cortade
Patrick Kennelly
New Budget For Park Department and New Year Festivities
Park department asks City Auditor for 23690 dollars covering regular and special budgets, omitting a road roller after city offer to borrow one. New Year celebrations include factory whistles church bells and gun salutes, with services at Church of the Nativity Trinity church and Epworth League installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Department
Park Board
Buckingham
Colal
Church of the Nativity
Bridgeport
Trinity Church
James Baker
Priscilla Foster
Brooklyn
G. M. Brown
M. E
H. A
Flame at Cafe Martin Tragedy Disturbs New Year Festivities
A balcony blaze at Cafe Martin during New Year celebrations injures a woman named in hospital in serious condition. Patrons, including Charles and Hiun, witnessed the pillar of flame. police and medical staff battle smoke and injuries as other guests flee and chaos ensues.
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United Press
Jan
Charles & Hiin
Hunmerry Gunsto
Fespital
New York
New
Qarnar
Gaynor Wins New York Mayor Election Inauguration
Special from United Press New York January 1 William Gaynor entered the mayoralty as George McClellan departed. Gaynor pledged no political influence in city government and sought reform elements, signaling a bold bid that could propel him toward higher office if he sustains support.
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United Press
New York
William J. Gaynor
George McClellan
White House
Gaynor
Hhis
City of
Receipts Surpass Expenditures as New Year Opens
Washington reports that December shows a $3 million surplus as government receipts exceed disbursements for the first time in six months. From July 1 to year’s end, total customs and internal revenue receipts reach about $324 million, with broader tariff expectations noted.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury Om
Turin
Paname
Visiting Day At All Local Clubs Marks New Year Reception
All local clubs plan public receptions this New Year’s Day with larger scale than before. The Seaside Algonquin Calumet University and Bridgeport clubs open at 6 pm serving a buffet lunch. The Press club hosts an entertainment with its annual New Year’s reception starting at 6 pm.
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Algonquin
Calumet
University
Bridgeport
Press Club
Chicago chorus girl becomes famed soprano in Europe
Mary Lazalle, a 23 year old Chicago chorus singer, won praise from Riccardo Martin and Metropolitan stars for a voice considered the world’s finest. Funds were raised to send her to Europe for a year of study with Maestro Lombardi, with a Metropolitan contract awaiting upon return. She sails January 2 for Florence to study.
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New York
Chicago
Mary Garden
Tetragy Zans
Riccardo Martin
Hopkinsville, Ky
Metropolitan Opera Company of
Mary Lazalle
Dietrich
Neb
Martin
Wolee
Gullio
Gatti Cassazzi
Assendaro Bonchi
Metropolitan
Nefile Melba
Opera
Europe
Lombardi
Metropolitan Company
Tazailo
Florence
Z. Aa
Exit Old Enter New How 1909 yields to 1910 on New York streets
New York marks New Year with heavy drinking and record spending as crowds fill the Great White Way. Police report no major incidents beyond a burned woman near Martins while revelers crowd Trinity Church and ring in America and Auld Lang Syne amid horns and rattles.
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Father Time
Ewrecord
New York
Census Bureau
Conserva Ly
Martin's
Broadweay
Ola
America
Assassins bullet scatters plaster in saloon case
Alphonse Cerino and his family narrowly escape a rifle shoot through their Willard street home as three men with long guns enter Sabato Aurillo’s saloon opposite. Cerino’s son testified against Aurillo prior arrest for Sunday liquor selling, and Cerino suspects a connected faction.
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Aurillo
Alphonse Cerino
Willard Street
Jenisaren
Sabato Aurillo
Cerino
Gerino
Ae Seon
Anael Ia
George Ff
Arshot
Arnold
Police Seek Taft Child Missing Near Los Angeles
Detectives hunted overnight for Dorothy Taft believed kidnapped after a strange woman asked about the minister and the president. Police suspect the 13 or 14 year old girl is hidden in a farmhouse within 50 miles of the city amid a broader search of Sawtelle and nearby towns. The Rev S H Taft of Sawtelle is her father and companion rumors link her disappearance to ransom attempts.
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Los Angeles
Sawtelle
Taft
Peetanee Nee Véara Vhs Tafts
Felice
Dorothy Taft
8. H. Taft
Unity Church of
Midnight wedding marks New Year in Trumbull
Rev Morgan Millar presided at a high midnight ceremony uniting Emerson Wesley Wignall of Standard Mfg Co and Miss Jennie Elizabeth Lund of Iota at the Beckwith home. Guests from Bridgeport attended as the couple began their honeymoon plans after the celebration and gifts.
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Emerson Wesley Wignall
Mfg. Co
Jennie Elizabeth Lund
George Beckwith
Iota
Beckwith
Bridgeport
Beckwit
Eng
Peart
Antlers Send 200 to Waterbury for Lodge Dedication
Bridgeport Elks plan a special train carrying about 200 Antlers to Waterbury Monday night for the dedication of a new lodge room. The group will depart Bridgeport at 6 45 PM and return after midnight, with special trolleys to routes across the city.
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Bridgeport
Holmes & Sowerde Ltd Profits Report Amid Market Talks
A partial clipping notes Holmes & Sowerde in 1909 reporting modest profits from trade in luxuries. The text references Silver Trust profits and a 1 percent rate with additions of 5 percent, indicating financial maneuvers but lacking full details due to damaged source.
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Holmes Wards
Holmes & Sowerdepany
Rational Silver
Local notices and sales from Fairfield area
Classified items include real estate on Fairfield avenue near business district priced at 12,000 with contact George W. Finn. piano sales from The M. Steinert Co and Steinert & Sons Co listing multiple uprights and accessories with prices from 110 to 175 and installments offered. job ad for cashier at Blanchard Lunch Fairfield avenue. lost and found items including a brindle and white setter and a cow. a dental or medical note referencing Dr Mansfield at 21 Meigs building offering treatment for chil blains and paleness. a university school notice about January enrollment and special opportunities for boys in or below high school.
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University School
Fairfield Avenue
Alito DE Cashier
Blanchard
George W. Finn
Arcade
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