Big Fee for R S Stoddard in Bridge Project Agreement
The agreement between Raymond S. Stoddard and the Congress Street Weidg4 commission filed for record in the city auditor’s office covers overseeing bridge construction and plan specifics. It sets 4 percent of cost minus 1009 for R N Berrian’s prior work, with an estimated cost of 264000, yielding about 9560 to Stoddard, plus allowances for an assistant at $130 monthly and a road inspector at $20 weekly.
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Raymond S. Stoddard
Congress Street
Weidg4 Corpmisasion
R. N. Berrian
Stoddard
W. H. Law
Hains murder trial nears end in sudden adjournment
At Flushing January 11 both sides rested in the Thornton J. Hains murder trial and the court adjourned until tomorrow for summing up. Justice Crane ordered the case to reach the jury by Thursday noon. McIntyre and Darrin prepare to summarize for Hains and the state. A key witness, Mrs. Rockwell, testified that Mrs. Annis ran down on the float and then back to the dock, corroborating the firing sequence and unsettling Hains.
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United Press
Flushing
Thornton J. Hains
Crane
John &. McIntyre
Hains
Ira G. Darrin
Thornton Hains
Harry W. Rockwell
Mrs. Annis
Gerrity to Be Mail Carrier Soon
W. J. Gerrity, a well known member of the Sacred Heart Temperance society, will be appointed a substitute letter carrier on January 16. His friends will be glad to hear of his appointment and he ranks highly on the eligible list.
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W. J. Gerrity
The
Sacred Heart Temperance Society
Gerrity
Bridgeport Kid Triumphs In Eight Round Bout
The Bridgeport Kid Jack Doran defeated Abraham Conway the Wallop Mixer in Huntington L I in a barn yesterday before about 500 residents of the millionaire colony. The match extended from six to ten rounds with Doran scoring a knockdown in the eighth before Conway was counted out. Local promoters could not confirm Doran’s true identity this morning.
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New York
Jack Doran
Bridgeport
Abraham Conway
Huntington
L. I
Doran
Mayor Lee on Absence of Public Works Director Biltz
The mayor criticizes Public Works Director Biltz for not informing him of a Florida trip amid rumors of a $70,000 Pensacola contract. He cites charter weaknesses and urges a board of public works to oversee the director and street department. The mayor notes matters needing director approval during his absence and stresses the need for notice of travel.
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Public Works
Biltz
Lee
Florida
Pensacola
Fla
Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Coroner Holds Chauffeur Liable for Woman's Death
Coroner Doten held Theodore C. Goetz, chauffeur for Dr. Amos J. Venez, to stand trial for manslaughter in Stamford after an inquest into Mrs. Jacob Howe's death. Mrs. Howe, 44 Lockwood Street, Stamford, died in Stamford Hospital from injuries after a high speed motor car struck her and her daughter Gertrude, 14, injuring her hip. the car turned turtle, pinning Goetz and Dr. Charles Glover beneath but causing them no injuries. Witnesses said the car traveled at least 18 miles per hour and did not slow in time, while Mrs. Howe and her party waited on a crosswalk for a trolley.
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Ing. Theodore C. Goetz
Amos J. Venez
Stamford
Goetz
Chas. Glover
Doten
Italian Relief Fund Sifts Donors for Bridgeport Project
At the Bridgeport Land Title Co. office, connected with Bridgeport Trust Co., D. F. Wheeler noted a syndicate plan to develop property in spring. Donors listed include Antonio Raineri Cosimo Iannucci Frank De Francisco Michele Cubelli Michele Tornillo Delio Henry Delio G Dellacqua F Veldo Puccio Angelo M Parmelo V Delibero S Moschello Leopoldo Rago Rafaello Marini Capozzi Donato Pasquale Altieri Bessie Dileo G Natale N Nice Dr C P Cipollo F Passatoria and others with contributions ranging up to 100 units from multiple individuals.
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Danio Cerreta
First National Bank
Antonio Raineri
Cosimo Iannucci
Frank de Francisco
Michele Cubelli
Michele Tornillo
WV. Delio
Henry Delio
G. Dellacqua
F. Veldo
Puccio Angelo
M. Parmelo
V. Delibero
S. Moschello
Leopoldo Rag
D. Cali
Vincenzo
Salvatore Cavaglia
A. Cabrich
Chas, Hart
Charter Tinkering At Revision Meeting Proposed Pensions and Fees
Alderman John H. Tague seeks to shift pension initiation to department members after 20 years service, challenging the fire and police commissions. Mayor Lee plans an amendment to allow $400 extra for a collector's clerk, with current $600 insufficient for year round help. The charter revision committee includes Lee Keating Cullman Morrissey Wilson Primrose and Tague. Found with fractured skull New Haven reports Peter Griswold of Sharon fell unconscious at Griswold Company building and may recover.
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John H. Tague
Lee
Keating
Cullman
John J. Morrissey
Wilson
Primrose
Tague
United Press
New Haven
New Haven Hospital
Peter Griswold
Griswold Company
Sharon
Howland's Entrances on Main Street and more in Bridgeport
Brief note records Howland's entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street, Bridgeport Conn Monday January 11 1909. Weather forecast indicates cloudy tonight and fairer and colder tomorrow. Terest. Tue Howranp Dry Goons Co.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Tue Howranp Dry Goons Co
Grassmere Farm Sold for Western Syndicate in Fairfield
Dr L De Ver Warner of Bridgeport sells his 60 acre Grassmere farm on the Boston Post Road just across the Bridgeport line in Fairfield to a Western Syndicate. Bridgeport Trust Co. acts as agent. a large sum was said to be paid. The property is described as an ideal site for town building lots.
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Fairfield
Conn
L de Ver Warner
Bridgeport
Grassmere
Boston Post Road
Bridgeport Line
Western
Bridgeport Trust Co
Old Bridge to Be Floated Up River for Dismantling
A. Handleman and H. M. Land of Max Gordon and Son Corp have bought the scrap iron rights to the old Congress Street Bridge from Snare and Trieste Co. They plan to float the bridge up the river and dismantle it there rather than remove it in pieces at its current site.
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A. Handleman
H. M. Land
Max Gordon & Son, Corp
Congress Street
Snare & Trieste Co
Franz Hals
Holland
Haarlem
Corporation
Hals
Springfield
Mass
Not In Favor Of Purchasing Agent Proposal
Mayor Lee stated he had not heard of a purchasing agent measure tied to charter amendments. He doubted any gain from such a position and questioned whether a competent candidate would accept a role with the risk of leaving office after one administration.
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Lee
St Patrick's Church to Build New Parish Chapel
Rev. J. B. Nihill, pastor, announced plans to start a spring project for a new church above the present basement. Once finished, the new church will be second in beauty in the diocese.
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ST. Patrick's Church
J. B. Nihill
St. Patrick’s R
Two Candidates Vie for U S Senate Seat in Connecticut Race
Hartford January reports show a tight race between E J Hill of Norwalk and incumbent Frank Brandegee for the U S Senate nomination. Factions claim momentum. Brandegee enjoys GOP machine backing while Hill appeals to commercial interests. bets vary and leaders travel to Hartford for caucus events.
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United Press
Hartford
United States
Brandegee
E. J. Hill
Norwalk
Hill
Connecticut
House
Senate
Reckless Autoing Across the Bridge Prompted Warnings
Following a complaint by W. H. Moore an engineer for Consoli dated railroad the country commissioners ordered Engineer H G Scofield to prepare warning signs for autos using the Washington bridge This urged drivers to keep under six miles an hour during the bridge repairs and warned of arrests and prosecutions Moore reported workmen repairing the trolley road section narrowly avoiding collisions with speeding cars
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W. H. Moore
Consolidated Railroad
H. G. Scofield
Washington Bridge
Hunt for Collar Button Triggers Destructive Fire
South Norwalk on January 11 reports a curious search for a missing collar button led to a fire at James McMann’s home. In a hurry McMann chased the button with a lit candle as it rolled under a lounge. The blaze caused several hundred dollars in damage and forced the family to flee. Insurance adjusters arrived to assess the incident.
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United Press
South Norwalk
James McMann
McMann
J B Holman Chosen Electoral Messenger
The seven Presidential electors met in the Secretary of State office and cast ballots for Taft and Sherman. Justin B. Holman of Old Saybrook was chosen as messenger to carry the ballots to Washington. Electors listed: Sessions, Farrell, Klincke, Burnham, Ross, Bridgeman, Brothwell.
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United Press
Hartford
Secretary of State
Taft
Sherman
Justin B. Holman
Old Saybrook
Washington
William E. Sessions
Bristol
Alton Farrell
Ansonia
Charles H. Klincke
New London
William E. Burnham
Bridgeport
Eugene S. Ross
Windham
Henry H. Bridgeman
Norfolk
Wilbur A. Brothwell
Chester
Bridge Contract Estimates With Trieste Co.
A contract copy filed today shows the Senate and Trieste Company with the Congress Street Bridge Commission. The estimated total cost of 264133 assigns 103400 to overwater work as certain while underwater work remains uncertain in quantity and is estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate & Trieste Co
Congress Street Bridge Commission
Office of the Auditor
Wall Street Today Special from United Press
Noon trading showed Erie at its weakest, common stock down to 29, preferred off 3 3/4 points. Tinian Pacific traded below 177 and Southern Pacific fell by 1 point. A modest rally followed from short covering amid the selling. Want ads one cent a word.
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United Press
Erie
Tinian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Our Wonderful Railroads and Cultural Snippets
A mosaic of historical notes on railways founding, Franz Hals paintings, Civil War resilience, cold candle experiments, Crete sieges, and an anecdote from Mr Spencer on a parascale balloon descent. The piece blends railway lore, art praise, Southern memory, polar science tidbits, and travel humor.
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Mr. Spencer
Various Snippets on Manners Science and Myth in Victorian Tone
A collage of humorous comments on etiquette and industry, including quips about pelt usage, auto etiquette, and a factory vs sculpture debate. It notes a London tale of a boastful youth quashed by a witty retort, and a checkers club anecdote in Glasgow. Also references about electricity and magnetism as mysteries with action at a distance, and a mythic note linking Callisto to Ursa Major and Minor with Jupiter’s intervention.
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Vacuo
New York American
Ursa Major
Urea
Callisto
Ursa Minor
Juno
Jupiter
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