More Arrests in 1908 for Bridgeport Police
Bridgeport logs more arrests in 1908 than any prior year underscoring active policing rather than rising vice. The 99 officers protected 100,000 residents across 12 square miles with up to 70 on duty at once as thefts, drunkenness, and assaults shaped the year. Increased pay for officers and a focus on liquor enforcement marked city efforts.
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Bridgeport
Ter
Ludlum
Eec
Moses
Fairchild
League
Board of Alder- Meh
Department
Birmingham
Elgen
Supt
Police Report Praises Detectives For Year Of Service
The article lauds Captain Arnold and three sergeants for recovering about $8000 in stolen property during the year. It notes the detectives face clever criminals, handle many cases unseen by the public, and deserve greater recognition and funding. It also credits the Police Commissioners, Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney and Wilder, and judges Pullman and Foster for improving the City court’s dignity and fairness.
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Arnold
Board of Police Commissioners
DeLaney
Frank H. Wilder
John S. Pullman
Carl Foster
Lodge Installations Delayed and Completed In O. F. Groups
Deputy Grand Master Joseph Dowling failed to gather staff causing postponement of Arcanum lodge I O O F officers installation after a grand roast and coffee. E District Deputy Peter Weltner installed Lessing lodge I O O F officers. Court Marina F of A postponed to Jan 15 for social and entertainment. Live Oak camp W O W initiated ten members and received fourteen applications. officers were installed by State Manager A D Rose.
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Joseph Dowling
Arcanum Lodge
Peter Weltner
Lessing Lodge
LO. O. F
Court Marina
F. of A
Live Oak Camp
A. D. Rose
New Year Brims with Stock Market Optimism for 1909
New York closes 1908 with optimism across business and finance. The market saw gains with New York Central rising on Harriman’s board prospects, Wisconsin Central and Brunswick Dock showing strength, and Wabash and Denver & Rio Grande advancing. The average rose 33.31 points from November lows to 119.80, signaling a recovery and a hopeful outlook for 1909, though prudent investors are urged to discriminate with low-priced rail stock. J. R. Burton.
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New York
Financial District
New York Central
E. H. Harriman
Wisconsin Central
Stock Exchange
Sicily
New World
Europe
J. R. Burton
Religious Services Readings and Congregations Summary
The Bridgeport area lists numerous church services for Sunday with times, locations, pastors, and program notes. Notable entries include Christ Episcopal Church on Courtland Street, First Congregational at Broad and Bank, Washington Park Methodist Episcopal, First Church of Christ Scientist at Lafayette Street, West End Congregational on Colorado Avenue, King's Highway Congregational near Noble Avenue, People's Presbyterian Church at Lincoln Hall, St. John’s Church at Fairfield and Park Avenues, St. Joseph’s GERPAS R C for January 3, First Methodist Episcopal on Fairfield Ave and Broad Street, and German Reformed Church services including confirmations and Lord’s Supper. The notices also mention weddings, catechesis, and class meetings across multiple congregations.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Courtland Street
E. J. Craft
Holy Communion
First Congregational Church
Broad and
Bank Streets
John de Pew
Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Nobe and
Barnum Avenues
Charles Elmore Barto
Epworth
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Lafayette Street
West End Congregational Church
Colorado Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
W. Irving Maurer
Christian Endeavor
King’s Highway
Sprine &J
Noble Avenue
P. KE. Mathias
H. A. Davenport
Walter E. Nader
Ethel Lynn
D. D
St. Joseph’s Gerpas R. C
Epworth League
F. B. Florian
George M. Brown
Frederick Anton
Leo Schmidt
John Weltner
Rudolph Laubscher
Herman G. Wiemer
Pastor Wiemer
Read Co. January Clearance Sale Highlights 1857 Legacy
The D. M. Read Co promotes a January clearance featuring Root's Tivoli underwear, wool shirts and drawers, and deep discounts on toilet wares, chests, dressers, and lamps. Advertises numerous reduced items across home goods, fabrics, and fashion accessories with special 50 ct belt pricing and a fourth floor display in the Carpet Store.
Hill for Senator. One Assembly member's view
To the editor of The Courant, a Connecticut legislator argues against Brandegee for the Senate. He says Brandegee aligned with Aldrich and peers against Roosevelt reform, and would back Taft policies. He warns the General Assembly will decide the issue, not the press or voters, noting many unpledged members remain to shape Connecticut's fate.
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The
Courant
Brandegee
United States Senate
Senate
Washington
Aldrich
Foraker
Platt
Penrose
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Hill
Connecticut
General Assembly
Assembly
Miss Canney Sings Reading of As You Like It
Miss Mary Canney of New York City presents a reading of As You Like It before the English Club next Tuesday evening January 5 at the High School Assembly Hall. She is praised by The Philadelphia Times Buffalo Times and New York World for dramatic power and versatility. Prof Phelps will discuss the play on Friday January 15 following the reading.
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Mary Canney
New York City
Miss Canney
The
Philadelphia Times
Buffalo Times
Rosalind
New York World
Phelps
M’ss Canney
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Evry
Wall Street Review
Ayer
Lowell
Religious
D. M. Read Co
Root
Princess Dressers
Castile
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Av
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
T Farwee
Colum
the Southern New England Telephone Co
American Loan Association
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