New Bridges Cost Major Block In Street Budget
The streets and sidewalks committee proposes a 99 591 general appropriation with additional macadam and bridge requests. A 16 000 bridge over Pequonnock at Boston avenue leads the largest single item while 7 350 funds would pave approaches to several bridges and 5 000 would bridge Berksh ire pond to Island Brook avenue for better trolley and haul access. A 6 000 request covers approaches to the Arctic street bridge and the overall plan awaits tax board action.
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Boston Avenue
Ted
Congress Street
Arctic Street
Keating
Tax Board
Pequonnock
Elm Street
Broad
Main Street
Hlm Street
Fairfield Avenue
Berkshire Pond
Island Brook Avenue
Roosevelt Street
Teamsters
Berkshire Avenue
Boston Road
Lakeview Cemetery
Park Cemetery
Section Foreman Gorgely Sues For Loss Of Arm
Willow resident and former Consolidated railroad assistant foreman Gorgely sues Tube & Stamping Co. for 10000 in Superior Court alleging a motor engine on the Industrial line started without warning as he crossed the tracks, causing his right arm to be severed. He says medical costs exceeded 500 and he was unemployed for a period.
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Gorgely
Willow
Consolidated Railroad
Bridgeport
Tube & Stamping Co
Mgine
Stamping Co
Monarchs of Three Nations Greet President in New Year Messages
United States President Taft received New Year greetings from Emperor William II of Germany King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and King Albert I of Belgium. Taft replied with thanks and wishes for health and prosperity to each nation.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Italy
Belgium
William I. R
Victor Emlpigoe
United States
Albert
Taft
Rounding Up Suspected Gang After Fatal Assault
Four men are tied to a brutal assault on Andrew Makarek of 1211 Willard Street Bridgeport. Makarek lies in Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured skull and potential death. Two suspects, Baia Byguase Wilder and Charles Valonski, are jailed on assault with intent to kill charges. Remaining arrestees include Mi Kovacs and John Novak, all tied to a series of attacks sparked by a prior feud. Officials warn more arrests are expected as investigations continue despite language barriers.
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Andrew Makarek
Willard Street
Makarek
Bridgeport
Baia Byguase Wilder
Ens Balas
Willard Charles Valonski
Mi Kovacs
John Novak
Kovacs
Army Officers Propose Dirigibles to Reach South Pole
In Petersburg a signed plan by Russian army officers outlines attempting the South Pole with dirigibles next summer. The project cites Lieutenant Ernest’s near miss at 111 miles and cites preparation in coming months, despite skepticism about balloon feasibility.
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South Pole
SQ Petersburg
Iee Society
Count de
Ernest
Antarctic
Justice Lurton Takes the Oath as Supreme Court Justice
Justice Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee was formally invested as an associate justice of the U S Supreme Court in a ceremonial oath. Chief Justice Fuller presided as Lurton swore to support the Constitution, then kissed the Bible. The court, barring Justice Moody who was ill, heard the public oath and proceeded with opinions.
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United Press
Washington
Horace H. Lurton
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Uni
Fuller
Judge Lurton
United States
Xansee Lurton
Marshal Wright
Justice Moody
Haverhill
Mass
Wounded Robber Escapes and Another Captured at Norwood Park
A posse searches the Norwood Park area for a wounded robber while the companion is captured after a botched post office safe robbery. A gun battle followed the discovery of the robbers’ presence, and the assailants are under investigation as authorities pursue the escapee.
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United Press
Chicago
Norwood Park
Births and marriages fall amid hard times data
The report shows 1908 births and marriages down from 1907 with 1909 rebounding. In Bridgeport the hard times began earlier and ended sooner, while natural increase in population rose to about 5 909 from births minus deaths and immigration shapes a 100 000 city at the census.
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Bridgeport
Europe
Tobacco Trust on Trial in Supreme Court Case
Government argues the Tobacco Trust monopolizes the industry with sixty plus corporations, seeks a receiver to restore competition, and urges a sweeping Sherman Act ruling. Special Attorney MacReynolds accuses pervasive unfair methods and duress, detailing control of foreign and domestic tobacco production, packaging, and related supplies.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Tobacco Trust
J. C. MacReynolds
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
New York
MacReynolds
Trust
United States
Mac Reynolds
United Cigar Stores
Imperial
Elks' Special Train Leaves for Waterbury Visit
A special Elks train departs tonight at 6 45 from the local station carrying a large delegation to Waterbury for the dedication of Brass City Antlers lodge rooms. Return trip by midnight will have trolley cars ready for Waterbury visitors. Waterbury officials prepared for a grand banquet and reception.
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Waterbury
Jloyal Elks
Waterbury Lodge
New Lodge
Brass City Antlers
Park City
Connecticut trolley cars arrive to boost city service
Three of twenty new trolley cars from Worcester arrive for the Connecticut Co service upgrade. One car arrived January 1 and the second yesterday with a third due this afternoon. Daily shipments continue, with twenty large double truck cars to be mounted and wired before entering operation.
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Connecticut Co
Worcester
Mass
Arrests for Assassination Plot in Nasik
Bombay reports 30 arrests of suspects tied to the December 22 assassination of Arthur M. T. Jackson, Nasik city administrator. Jackson was killed entering a theatre with two women. the shooter was seized at the scene. A large cache of arms was recovered, suggesting a planned uprising thwarted by the murder.
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Bombay
Arthur M. T. Jackson
Nasik
Jackson
Marsh and Stoddard Succeed Stoddard Firm Name Change
Announcements from surviving partners of Stoddard Mash and Stoddard state the death of senior member Goodwin Stoddard in July. The firm will continue at 164 State Street under Marsh and Stoddard with Arthur M. Marsh Sanford Stoddard and Henry B Stoddard as members.
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Marsh & Stoddard
Stoddard
Stoddard, Mash and Stoddard
Goodwin Stoddard
State Street
Arthur M. Marsh
Sanford Stoddard
Henry B Stoddard
Boldest cloud jumper arrives in this country
New York January 3 Louis Paulhan the 28 year old French aviator known as the most spectacular cloud jumper arrived aboard the French steamer La Bretagne with his wife. He will depart for Los Angeles to compete in the aeronauts tournament then possibly stay for ten to fifteen events. He predicts future airship flights across the Atlantic and notes progress in aviation.
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United Press
New York
Louis Paulhan
Paris
Los Angeles
Paulhan
America
Edward Cleary
Mme. Paulhan
Chabons
Farman
Atlantic Ocean
Holy Name Society Elects Officers at St Marys
The Holy Name Society of St. Marys Parish met last evening to elect officers and adopt new by laws for the feast of the Holy Name on January 16. Officers named were Michael Mc Namara president Christopher Hope vice president Frank Munich secretary and John J McCarthy treasurer. A communal confession is planned for Jan 15 followed by holy communion the next morning and special services on the feast night.
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St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Eh
Irish Nationalists Demand Complete Independence
A manifesto from the joint Irish Unionist Association pledges to seek full independence if home rule is granted and a Liberal victory occurs in the next general election. The document appeals to Irish voters to prevent a break up of the United Kingdom. Lost keys reported with Elks Home contact offering reward.
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United Press
Dublin
Irish Unionist Association
Ireland
United Kingdom
Rockefeller Jr Heads January Grand Jury Opening White Slave Inquiry
John D. Rockefeller Jr. is named foreman of a January grand jury sworn in New York to investigate White Slave traffic and fraud tied to recent elections. Judge O Sullivan urged thorough probe while Rockefeller reluctantly accepted duty despite health and business concerns.
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Rockefeller, JR
United Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
O'Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
O’sullivan
Ee Peas
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Whitman
Utme
Otene
Deaf O'Sullivan
Jon Er
New Year's Day Wedding Connects Swenson and Frederickson
A New Year wedding at 204 Black Rock avenue united Miss Bertha Swenson to Mr. C Axel Frederickson with Rev. O Olson of Pawtucket officiating. Attendees included Lizzie Sherman and Anna Frederickson as maids, Chas Lindstrom as best man, Fritz Peterson as usher, and Clara Lindstrom as pianist. Guests from Providence Brooklyn Westport and Norwalk joined a large reception with speeches and piano solos. The couple departed on the 9 30 train for New York and will reside on Linwood Avenue.
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L. Swenson
Black Rock Avenue
Bertha
C. Axel Frederickson
O. Olson
Pawtucket
R. I
Lizzie Sherman
Westport
Chas. Lindstrom
Anna Frederickson
C. A. Johnson
Easton
Lindeberg
Ella
Norwalk
Carl Lindquist
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Linwood Avenue
Prisoner threatens to hang self over fines in city court
A peevish prisoner in a city court declared I’ll hang myself if you take more money from me and said he could not pay repeated fines. The exchange led to a response offering thirty days as the judge ordered further action.
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John
Enness
Banon
Trinity College Raises Endowment in Hartford Effort
Hartford Jan 11 The endowment drive of 500000 for the city has been raised by the end year, with special efforts at Fras closing. By midnight the sum needed was pledged and subscriptions have since come in. The total to date is 600.69 with Hartford citizens contributing 107.
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Hartford
Fras
WANTED EXPERIENCED CHAMBERMAID FOR WINDSOR HOTEL
Classified notice seeking an experienced chambermaid for Windsor Hotel, with contact details to consult Dr Mansfield at 201 Meigs Building for feet ailments. Also includes rental offers, lost pet, and various small ads with names and addresses.
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Mansfield
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ELKS
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M. Buschbeck Co
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Providence
Alap
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Main St
Gil
J. F. Welsh
Kossuth’ Street
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Jim
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Pratt
Fairfield Ave
McDowell
Cannon St
Lucetta Warner Circle
State St
B. A. Lester
C. C
M. A. Brennan
Challenge Cutlery Corporation Mutual Benefit Association
Neils Johan Ljungberg
University Fairfield Avenue
Saleh
Mathushek
Sis Wissner's
Hill St
Minetary Public
Sears
Warner A
Field Avenue
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