Water Works Amendment Adopted by Committee
The Common Council may form a committee to bargain with Bridgeport Hydraulic for sale of rights and property. Agreement must be ratified by a majority of voters, not just those voting on the question. If rejected, the city may proceed to condemnation with court appraisers and set value. Water bonds fund purchase. four water commissioners oversee operations. The state’s right to penalty forfeiture remains.
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Common Council
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Suoa
Et Point
Soc
Company O Ie
Naeraleerseneeneene Sail
Fight Ami Property Company
General Assembly
People of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Cullinan
Cominion Council
Hydraulic Company
Ieeienet
United States
Connecticut
Bridgeport , Hydraulic Company
Superior Court
Fairfield County
Labor conditions at British Labor Party conference
United Press dispatch from Portsmouth Ohio reports Kier Hardie painting a stark view of English labor life during the British Labor Party ninth annual conference. He argues American conditions under Taft's election are worse, while Philip Snowden and others shape the conference agenda against liberal and conservative concerns.
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Portsmouth
United Press
Way
England
Kier Hardie
British Labor Party
Taft
America
Har
British Labor Society
Philip Snowden
New
Ie Proapaksainse
Liberala
Will Banquet at Carr's Grill Room Tomorrow
The Past Sachems Association of Konokapotanauh Tribe I O R M will hold a banquet tomorrow evening at Carr's grill room on Cannon Street. About 30 association members and guests are expected to attend with a special menu prepared by management, seating begins at 7 30 PM.
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Association of
Red Men
Wl Hola
Carr's Grill Room
Cannon Street
Death of Mrs McClean in Milford at age 80
United Press reports Mrs Hugh McClean mother of Rev Peter H McClean of Milford died at home this morning in Milford aged 80. She leaves seven children and seven grandchildren. She was sister of the late Father Rylo of the diocese.
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United Press
Hugh McClean
Peter H. McClean
Milford
Rather Rylo
King Menelik of Abyssinia Reported Dead
Jan 27 reports give no confirmation of King Menelik II’s death though messages from Rome suggest a crisis as a Taitu reportedly acted to prevent Prince Sig J as son and daughter from ascending the throne amid long-anticipated demise but details remain unclear.
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United Press
Don
Menelik
Abyssinia
Rome
Sig Jasson
Beg
Bridgeport Fight Over Water Works Condemnation Debated
The campaign to authorize condemnation and possible purchase of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company resumes. City Attorney Cullinan’s amended charter proposal would require a majority of total votes cast at the election for approval, with a citizens committee to negotiate purchase or, if blocked, a condemnation process. The plan outlines appraisers, court procedures, and transfer of rights to city control if approved.
Miss Stirling Discharged as Not Insane in Bridgeport
Blanche Bernice Stirling aged 25, a trained stenographer and daughter of Lorenzo Stirling, was held at police headquarters after disturbances at Long Hill depot and letters threatening prominent Huntington and Monroe citizens. After examination by Dr. Skiff Ford, she was declared sane and released. her family history ties to a prior divorce scandal were noted.
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Blanche Bernice Stirling
Lorenzo Stirling
East Side
Huntington
Monroe
Long Hill
Little Station
Selestman Burr
Miss Stirling
Bridgeport
Birmingham
Skiff Ford
Marines to Escort Bodies of Consul Cheney and Wife
New York January 27. State department orders a Marine guard to meet the Fabric liner Venezie at Brooklyn to escort the bodies of United States Consul Cheney and his wife killed in the Messina earthquake. The battalion will accompany the funeral cortege to Grand Central Station, then the bodies will be sent to New Haven Connecticut, home of the Cheneys.
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United Press
New York
State Department
Venezie
Brooklyn
United States
Cheney
Messina
Grand Central Station
New Haven
Conn
Cheneys
Arraigned in theft cases of fire nozzles and house piping
John D. Morris and Joseph Coniac were arraigned in City court on statutory burglary charges. They allegedly broke into a vacant Main and Houston street house owned by Mrs. Beers, stripped lead piping, and stole brass nozzles from fire hoses at Court Exchange, the Naugatuck dock, and a captain confirmed the thefts. Bonds were set at 500 each and the case was continued to January 29.
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John D. Morris
Joseph Coniac
Hackett
Coughlin
A. B. Beers
Main
Houston
Court Exchange Building
Naugatuck Dock
Arnold
Foster
Beers
Dayton Police Puzzled by Wave of Attacks on Women
Dayton reports a spate of assaults on women following the Mary Forsythe case with two new Street attacks where victims defended themselves with umbrellas and hatpins. Police have not secured solid evidence for arrests as Elwood Weimer remains jailed awaiting probable release within a day.
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United Press
Dayton
Mary Forsythe
Elwood Weimer
Wealthy couple murdered in Chester County barnyard
Philadelphia report states Henry James a wealthy farmer and his wife were found dead in the barnyard at their Newton Square home in Chester County. The bodies were discovered by George Johnson, the couple’s nephew, who visited the site early this morning.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Henry James
Newton Square
Chester County
George Johnson
Courts Will Fix The Blame For Collision
New York officials state Admiralty courts will determine fault in the White Star Republic and Florida collision. White Star officers expect lawsuits between owners, with captains and crews questioned. Standard Oil claims Captain Fenlon could have saved the Republic. Fenlon and Sealby rejection noted.
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United Press
New York
White Star
Republic
Lloyds
Florida
White Star Line
P. A. S. Franklin
White Star Company
Baltic
Fenlon
Standard Oil
Franklin
Boston
Liverpool
Hallenbeck
Marine Service Today
Sealby
Eee Hits
Young business man invents new shipping method
William Ees, son of William T Howes of William T Howes & Co, introduces sealed barges to stop coal cargo leaks. A prototype on the 8 E Vincent from Perth Amboy carries 619 tons of bituminous coal. The sealing uses timbers, iron bars, and a taut steel cable across hatch openings, a system praised by shipowners as preventing overloading and encouraging careful loading.
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William Ees
William T.howes
William. T. Howes & Co
Archibald McNeil & Sons Yards
New York
8. E. Vincent of McWilliams Blue Ball
Perth Amboy
James Mulford
McCaffrey
Howes
Wedded at Rectory of St. Augustine's in Palm Beach Honeymoon
At St. Augustine's rectory Rev Charles J McElroy united Miss Agnes Genevieve Kelly daughter of Mrs Margaret R and the late Major M J Kelly of 230 Golden Hill street and Mr M Dowd of this city in marriage The ceremony followed by a breakfast at the bride's mother's home The couple plan a honeymoon in Florida Palm Beach before residing at 290 Golden Hill street Dowd a Locomobile sales agent noted for his optimism and sales leadership The article continues on the second page
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St. Augustine's Rectory
Charles J. McElroy
Agnes Genevieve Kelly
Margaret R
M. J. Kelly
Golden Hill Street
M. ¥. Doud
Margaret Kelly
George Fox
Locomobile Company of America
New York
Florida
Palm Beach
Dowd
Locomobile Company
Terrors of quake told in letter from Calabria father
In a translated letter dated December 30, 1908 from Palms Calabria Carmeno Romano describes the deadly earthquake that leveled Palmi. He recounts aftershocks, bodies in the streets, destroyed homes, and his family’s survival as he expresses concern for his son Romano Saverio of 624 Pembroke Street and asks for news of their health.
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Italy
Romana Saverio
Pembroke Street
Holmes & Edwards Co
Palmi
Calabria
Reggio
Palms
Mt. Carmel
Angeli
Cipro
Carmeno Romano
City Court Cases Involving Thefts And Fights
City court heard cases of two boys John Chace and Henry Klimer who stole barrels from the Cook and Hayes fish market on Gold and Main streets and were paroled this morning. John Kocha was fined six dollars and costs for drunken trouble. Walter Serze and Joseph Skibruski of Caroline Street had a dispute ending with Skibruski being fined one dollar and costs for assault with a lead pipe. Perry Perletti and Anton Gelbel were arrested for selling lead pipe but discharged after authorities learned the material was obtained honestly.
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John Chace
Henry Klimer
Cook & Hayes
Gold
Main Streets
Coughlin
Canfield
John Kocha
Corrigan
Walter Serze
Caroline Street
Joseph Skibruski
Skibruski
Senze
Perry Perletti
Anton Gelbel
McCarthy
Farmers Association Organizes for Work
Hartford Jan. 27 The Farmers' Association of the 1909 Legislature completed its permanent organization before today’s session. President Savage of Mansfield, Vice President Simeon Pease of Fairfield, Secretary F. M. Thompson of East Windsor, and Assistant Secretary Herbert K. Peach of Killingly were elected. An eight member executive committee includes Ed E. King East Hartford Alfred Rose North Branford Senator Allyn Ledyard George W. Ogden Wilton Senator Higgins Coventry A V Grosvenor Pomfret Litchfield H J Williams Barkhamstead A E Parmelee Killingworth. The group will meet each morning before the legislative session.
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United Press
Hartford
Farmers' Association
Savage
Mansfield
Simeon Pease
Fairfield
F. M. Thompson
East Windsor
Herbert K. Peach
Killingly
Hartford County
Ed. E. King
East Hartford
New Haven
Alfred Rose
North Branford
New London County
Allyn
Ledyard
Fairfield County
George W. Ogden
Wilton
Tolland County
Higgins
Coventry
Windham County
A. V. Grosvenor
Pomfort
Litchfield
H. J. Williams
Barkhampstead
Middlesex
A. E. Parmelee
Killingworth
Root Explains Fisheries Treaty For Senate Panel
Elihu Root, retiring secretary of state, testified before the Senate foreign relations committee to explain the new fisheries treaty negotiated with Great Britain. The accord aims to settle long standing disputes between the government and fishermen, though it has not yet been signed.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Ministers Seek DeLaney Ouster In Bridgeport Letter
Bridgeport pastors urge senators and representatives to oppose reappointing Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L DeLaney citing inaction on Sunday baseball, illegal prize fights and other events. Clergymen sign a law and order committee letter demanding fearless enforcement.
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Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
Bridgeport
Office of Prosecuting Attorney
Gerald H. Beard
G M. Brown
A. R. Davies
Committee of Law and Order
Alexander L. DeLaney
DeLaney
Mr. Beard
Lee
Beard
Judiciary Committee
Rex. L. DeLaney
Waterbury
New York City
Hall
Baseball
Smith's
Reynolds
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Miss Sterling
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Consul Cheney
Morris and
Coniac
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Raiml
Carmena Romana
Romano Severio
Farmers’ Association
Pease of
Beechwood Ave
Jefferson St
Park Ave
T.F. Reilly
Alpha Circle
A. A
East End
M. Wittstein
Main St
Gore
Birdseye Somers Co
J. M. Sears
Broad St
Angela
Barnum & Bailey
Norman St
DeKalb ‘Ave
Broad Street
Cigar Store
Broad and
John Streets
Noble Ave
State St
P. O
Portable, Co
the Liberty
Levy
DR. Walters
Cummings & White's
Golden and Middle Sts
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Troly Public
Publig
Sears
Meigs
Pratt's Cafe
M. Nagel
East Main St
Ruppert
N. Y
Drew Bros
Morton
Fairfield Avenue
Everhard
Mark Nigie
East Main Street
Paint Monutoring Corporation
Eclipse Paint & Mfg. Co
Cleveland
Eee
THE
Boston Cleaning and Dying CO
Fairfield Ave
St Art Store
Stra
Board of Police Commissioners
James H. Kiernan
Wade
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