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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

9

Lilley on labor strikes and statute safeguards

In discussing labor questions Gov. Lilley questions the effectiveness of the statute aimed at threats and intimidation during strikes. He suggests amendments to protect innocent men while not weakening the law, arguing peaceful picketing should be allowed and the current text could be misinterpreted to cover broad civic actors. The piece also touches on political machinations around Speaker Banks, clergy influence, and potential shifts in county power tied to Brandegee and the machine.

Lilley Sjeborvgnion Judge Banks Ftion Cannon Banks Te Said U. S Hawley Brandegee County Ross

Noiseless guns hit market ahead of crime rise

Noiseless guns are now on the market. If predictions hold, a wave of unsolved murder cases may follow as silent weaponry enters civilian use.

Fairfield News Briefs From Southport And Surroundings

Fairfield items report Willis Curtis returning to Yale, Hoyt Perry resuming Hotchkiss studies, and a hockey game setup between Oneida club boys and Bridgeport High at Parrott's pond. A courtroom scene described a Saturday assault in Southport ending in fines for two Hungarian defendants, with mentions of steel knuckles and prior disputes. Fire company officers are announced, a dance planned to fund department needs, and local notes on measles, Lincoln birthday plans, and civic events. A trolley charter petition and local property trades are also noted.

Willis Curtis Southport Yale College Hoyt Perry Hotchkss School New Haven Oneida Club Bridgeport High School Parrott's Pond Town Hall Wakeman Christopher Cameron James Rigney Michael Dutko Michael Knjon Cummings Attorrst Louie Kornblut Bridgeport Cameron Rigney Lenox Heights Sagger H. Moore William A. Mattitt George Johnson James Furniss Ambrose Smith Klukas Banks Hartford Sherman School

Stratford Man Horace Field Dies After Stroke

Horace Field, known Civil War veteran and former Grand Army lecturer, died yesterday morning at 9 o clock due to a second paralytic stroke. He married Mrs. Garry’s daughter about 25 years ago and had lived with his mother-in-law. He was near 65, once warden at Sing Sing, and earlier ferried across the Hudson. A mild Methodist, he promoted patriotism in public schools and recently lectured in Warnerhall, Bridgeport.

Horace Field Garry Field Warnerhall Bridgeport Sing Sing Hudson River

Water Rates Due for Quarter at 820 Main Street

No 820 Main Street water rates for the quarter ending January 1 1909 are now due and payable at the company's office. Bills must be paid on or before January 15 1909 during business hours. For public convenience the office will stay open 8 am to 8 pm on Monday January 4 and 11 1909. Walter S Wilmot secretary.

Main Street Walter 5S. Wilmot

City report on construction cost and city contribution

Compliance with the Common Council vote of January 4 1909 the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages adopted a statement showing cost of construction less one fourth paid by the city totaling 1595 05 with 298 46 attributed to the city share

Martin Terrace Fairfield Avenue Ellsworth Street Common Council Board of Appraisal John M. Donnelly IL. J. Gill Deforest Avenue Board of L. J. Gill Aset

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