Delinquent city taxes and assessments under review
Aldermanic Claims Committee discussed Tax Collector Donnelly’s plan to clear arrearages on the city assessment books before court action. The aim: allow payment of overdue taxes and sewer and street assessments without interest or costs if paid by March 1 1909, easing burdens on many while pursuing legal collection on long outstanding liens dating to 1871.
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Donnelly
Aldermanic Claims Committee
Committee On Claims
Standard Ol! Co
Housatonic R. R. Co
Connecticut R& L. Co
Lee
Common Council
Ryan
James St
Wakeman
Fairfield Ave
Emory Brothwell
Franistan Ave
Mahoney
North Ave
Jin Wells
Commercial St
F. Porter
B. Gould
Prospect St. Sewer
Jackson
Parrott St. Sewer
Seaview Ave
Frederick C. Grabber
Augustine
N. J. Sanford
Catherine St
Fer
Main St
Alice M. Bowen
Wilmot Ave
Jas. Spargo
Stratford & Wilmot Ave
Tas Meyers
East Main St
Lewis F. Curtis
Norman and
Olive St
Tru
E. H. Marsh
Center St. Sewer
Citizens’ Association
Cannon St
Ward Oil Co
Admiral St. Sewer
Seeley
Et al
Burr Road
Park City Yacht Club
Stratford Ave
Fannie McMahon
Phil. Kusterer
Jyslaw Szymanski
Hallett St. Sewer
S. 5S. Mallett
Center St
Conn. R. & L. Co
Board of Aldermen
State Reformatory Seen as Pressing Need
Two 17 year old Taunton youths, James Webster and William began, were held in the city court for riding freight trains and facing a debate on youth reform. Prosecutor DeLaney argued for a state reformatory to guide youths beyond reform school age, proposing a place to mentor trades and prevent future criminal behavior. The Taunton pair were released to a probation officer.
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Meriden School
James Webster
William
Taunoa
Mass
DeLaneyid
Taunton
Tudge Foster
Wall Street Today Special Market Digest
United Press reports morning trading shows strength across indices. Consolidated Gas up 1 percent with heavy interest in Rock Island. New York Central recovers late morning as shorts cover. St Paul gains two points to 11 1 2 cents, with rails steady and Colorado Fuel active over two points. Steel common displays renewed strength alongside Consolidated Gas at 130.
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United Press
Rock Island
New York Central
St. Paul
Colorado Fuel
Consolidated Gas
American Telephone and Telegraph Stock Increase Authorized
Stockholders of American Telephone and Telegraph approved raising capital from 250 million dollars to 3.5 billion. The move funds 30.09 million dollars in convertible bonds recently authorized, aligning with the company’s recent bond issue.
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United Press
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Count Hamon’s Flight Follows $700,000 Embezzlements
Paris reports reveal Count Louis Hamon alias John Warner fled after embezzling about $700,000. Once a palm reader in Paris and London, he turned to banking aided by dupes in France, England, and abroad. His capture follows investigations led by Mrs Newell and Miss Pomeroy, while Chicago notes his earlier meteoric rise and lavish rooms. Nearby cold snap across eastern states adds stark contrast to the tale.
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United Press
Paris
Louis Hamnon
Hamon
London
England
France
Cheiro
Londo
America
John Warner
Dupes
Hannon
Julia P. Newel
Josephine Pomeroy
New York
Chicago
Louis Hamon
India
Bridgeport Remittances Aid Italian Relief Fund
Bridgeport Trust Co treasurer sent 560 to the Italian Red Cross as the second remittance from this city, with 992.70 in collections to date. Local citizens urged continued support for Mesina Calabria relief as the nation mobilizes, while Farmer newspaper acknowledges a 16.50 contribution from Bulien's hotel and staff. In Springfield the Illinois governor race and anti compulsory vaccination debate halted by a legislative deadlock as canvassing of votes stalls any action.
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Bridgeport Trust Co
Italian Red Cross Society
Bridgeport
Messina
Calabria
Bulien’s
United Press
Springfield
Ill
Charles Deneen
George A. Kauhl
Nor
Illinois
Karl Cyrus
House of
Geneval Assembly
Increased Salary for President Urges Big Pay Bump
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee favors raising the President’s salary to 100000 a year and the Vice President and Speaker to 20000 annually. The travel allowance of 25000 would be rolled into the new pay. Only Senator Bailey opposed the President raise, while opposition to higher Vice Presidential and Speaker salaries was overcome as the committee moved the measure forward without a vote. If Taft and Sherman benefit, the change must take effect before March 4 under the constitutional rule.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
United States
House
Congress
Bailey
Texas
Money
Mississippi
Taft
Sherman
Fragmentary 19th Century Ledger Items From Bridgeport Church Receipts
A jagged OCR page lists numerous names and small sums paid through the Italian Congregational church via Rev Canio Cerreta. Entries include Shoe Co 109 Fr W Marsh 1600 H Knapp 4500 and Moss Krieger 500 with various individuals and small cash totals.
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Italian Congregational Church
Canio Cerreta
4Wright Shoe Co
la Gransese
Nick Taylor
Fr. W. Marsh
H. H. Knapp
Friend
Smith, Murray
Meigs & Co
Howland Dry Goods Cenee
Isaac Moss
Moss & Krieger
John A. Leverty & Bro
City Court Hears Case On Non Support Warrants
Orgen Kelly was arrested by Patrolman Cody under a warrant sworn by his wife for non support. Mrs. Kelly did not appear to testify and the case was continued until tomorrow.
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Orgen Kelly
Cody
Tenement Fire at Hartford Damages $25,000
Hartford firemen saved four families from a blaze at 1828 Market Street. Originating in the basement, the fire spread to the third floor by the quick action of firefighters, with no injuries reported. The damage is estimated at about 25,000. families of J. N. Nuzio and Joseph Orton occupied the second and third floors.
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United Press
Wartford
Market Street
J. N. Nuzio
Joseph Ort
Fererm
American relief work fans out from Messina crisis
Ambassadors Griscom and Burnadon spearhead relief efforts for the Messina earthquake zone sending $50,000 of private funds and establishing a field hospital as four American battleships prepare to arrive. Government estimates place quake deaths at about 152,000 with broader tolls rising in nearby towns.
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Messina
United Press
Rome
Ambassador Griscom
Burnadon
Griscom
Bayern
Civita Vichia
Red Cross
Reggio
Palmi
Villa San Giovanni
Palermo
Scilla
Mileto
Washington
Tang Shao Yi
American Red Cross
Italy
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Indiana
Rhode Island
Illinois
Ohio
California
State Department
Payern
Father Accuses Pretty Daughter In City Court
Louis Fussiano of 21 Columbus Place complained at Headquarters two weeks ago that his daughter Marga ret was incorrigible and would not remain at his home. In city court this morning the 17 year old girl claimed she left home after drama with her stepmother and was earning a living away from home. She denied late hours and offered to prove proper conduct. The case was continued with the girl in custody of Miss King. Fussiano is a barber with a good reputation.
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Louis Fussiano
Columbus Place
Margaret
Miss King
Pussiano
Brush denies rumor on St. Louis stock majority
Giants president John T. Brush denied a Chicago report that he had bought stock in the St. Louis Nationals and held a majority of the club. He stated he owned none and had never been able to purchase any, despite claims he controlled several St. Louis players.
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New York
St. Louis
John T. Brush
Giants
Chicago
St. Louis Nationals
Public Utilities Commission Report on Franchises and Overcapitalization
New Haven Jan 7 The final report by the commission appointed by ex Governor Woodruff to investigate public service corporations outlines six conclusions. It calls for supervision of land condemnation construction capitalization and finances rates and operation while urging a permanent public utilities commission rather than charters. The Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co is cited as an example of over capitalized holdings with total capitalization near 24.35 million on earlier assets of 8.21 million.
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United Press
New Haven
Woodruff
Public Utilities Commission
Jani
Neat
Connecticut Rail
Way & Lighting Company
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company
Oystermen Rally Against Woodruff Tax Proposal
New Haven reports a looming clash in the legislature as former Governor Woodruff urges a higher tax on oyster beds. Oyster dealers along the Connecticut coast express disapproval, citing financial hardship and potential organized action. Meanwhile, a marriage license was issued to William Luckner, 23, and Anna L. Lake, both of New Haven.
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United Press
New Haven
Woodruff
Connecticut
William Luckner
T. L. Watson & Co
Bankers and Brokers
Main Street
Anna L
Wedelin
Eva Lake
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Standard Oil Company
Conn. R. & L. Company
Railroad
Meriden
Wall Street Today
Douluth
Minn
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Oklahoma
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Canada
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Milwaukee
Greenbay
Wis
Sault Ste Marie
Marquette
Mich
la Crosse
Dubuque
Valentine
Neb
Bismarck
N. D
Moorehead
Bullen’s
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Hartford
BRUSH
Railway Company
Woodruff Commission
Public Service Commission
Oystermen
Message OF Woodruff
Lafayett St
Prospect St
Burt
Apply Locomobile Co. of America
Chester
Whitney Ave
Mansfield
Meigs Bldg
Ater All
E. Tuttle
Bridgeport Newsdealers’ Protective Assoc
Lincoln Building
Cannon St. A
Pembroke St
Enauire
Daniel P. Keane
Noble Ave
the Liberty
Broad St
A. Frank. Optician and Loan Office
John F. Walsh
Wkosuth St
Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club
H. Wood
Noble Avenue
the Philomat
John St. Agt
Brooks St
William Clifford
South Ave
Lincoln Hall
Birdsey Somers Co
Conn
Gregory
Brown's
Newfield
State Street
Lin@ley St
Wiliam Namt
Greens Farms
Ower
Mildree L. Atherton
General Delivery
University School
Field Avenue
Arena St
Leith
Battle
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