Municipal ice plant faces delays and bid rejection
The city administration faces a setback as the municipal ice plant plan is doubted and bids are rejected as too costly. The municipal ice plant commission, under pressure, may abandon construction. Dowling & Bottomley were lowest for construction and Wil ter Mfg. for equipment, but bids were deemed too high and no new bids soon.
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R Mn
Dowling, & Bottomley
Wilter Mfg
Milwaukee
Wis
Municipal Ice Plant Commission
Ee An Commission
Bal Ce
Vincent G. Whitney
Stratford Avenue
Timothy C. Cummings
Colorado
Frederick W. Hall
Laurel-ave“dus
Israel J. Cohn
Howard
Harry Turner
Central Avenue
Common Council
Fletcher-Thompson Co
Turner
Explosion at Dupont Powder Yard Kills One in Wilmington
In Hagley yard of the Dupont Powder Company at Henry Clay near Wilmington Delaware a 500 pound powder blast killed one worker instantly and left many others with minor injuries. The blast sent debris over a wide area and prompted emergency crews to surge to the Hagley site. Several workers were treated at the scene and authorities launched an investigation into the accident.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagley
Dupont Powder Company
Henry Clay
Reddy Finds Lost Auto After Brief Ride
Hubert Reddy of Bridgeport 1 club reported his auto missing after leaving it in front of the Connecticut National Bank. While he was in the club office several players took the machine for a ride, and five minutes later he recovered it. Earlier G W Brown of New Cangan reported a second loss on Chapel Street.
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Hubert Reddy
Bridgeport 1
Jay
J ‘Hed
Connecticut National Bank
G. W. Brown
New Cangan
Chapel Street
Beardsworth Recovers From Motorcycle Wreck
Motorcycle policeman Harold Beardsworth has recovered from a dislocated shoulder and bruises after being thrown from his machine on a Milford duty run several weeks ago. He will return to duty Monday after healing. The mishap occurred while he was descending a hill en route to Milford to serve a warrant and the fork of the machine threw him.
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Beardsworth
Harold Beardswrorth
Milford
Molders to Host Mass Meeting in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport mass meeting of molders, led by John R. O Leary of Worcester International vice president, will be held Monday at 8 pm at the Atlantic hotel. Local No. 110 aims to boost unionization, wages, and conditions. 200 molders are expected. James Muldoon will preside and members may apply for membership after speeches.
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John R. O'Leary
Worcester
Molders’ Union
Molders
Bridgeport
Atlantic Hotel
International oMeers
James “Muldoon
State Board Orders Dairies to Pasteurize Farm Rules Emphasize Clean Milk Use
The state board orders pasteurization for local dairies and adds fumigation bacteriological analysis and sanitary measures. Beaver Brook farm may install a $30,000 plant or stop shipments. Mitchell Dairy and Borden's have pasteurization. Citizens urged to keep milk clean at home and follow strict food and water safety rules to protect children's health.
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Beaver Brook
A. C. Knapp
Bridgeport Health Board
Mitchell Dairy
Borden's Milk Co
Board of Health
Pbry
Arrest of Frederick Steiner Linked to Bridge Construction Kit
Frederick Steiner aged 31 of Linley street was arrested by Detectives Holbrook and Malone and held for investigation. A sack carried by Steiner contained valves, pipe sections, and three razors. Steiner worked on the Stratford avenue bridge project for Holbrook Cabbot Rollins corporation.
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Frederick Steiner
Linley Street
Holbrook and
Malone
Steiner
Stratford Avenue
Holbrook, Cabbot, Rollins Corporation
Weather note shows fair conditions and cool northwest wind
A brief weather bulletin reports fair skies with a cool northwest breeze. Temperature is not specified but conditions are comfortable with no precipitation.
Trolley Derailment Near St Augustine’s Church Tragedy
A speeding trolley on Congress street derailed near St Augustine's church, crashed through an iron fence, and left several injured. Motorman Henry Haber is believed dying at Bridgeport Hospital after chest trauma. Passengers, including women and children, were thrown from seats as the car struck a pole and deflected into the church grounds. Several others sustained bruises and shocks. authorities noted defective brakes and a missing brake shoe. The accident occurred at 1 07 PM as the car climbed the hill toward Pegquonnock street, with church officials and police assisting at the scene.
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Congress Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Henry Haber
Bridgeport
Haber
Henry
Bridgeport Hospi Hospital
Kalmain
John
Employe Bryant Electric Co
Farrell
Center Street
Sieger
William
Hughes
Joseph
Linen Avenue
Sorenson
Niels P
Coleman Street
Trolphas
Congress Hill
Asin
Washington Avenue
Pejock Street
Congo Street
Pegquonnock Street
J. B. Nihin
E. V. Murphy
Robert J. Bowen
St. Augustine's Church
Chris Finnegan
William Caulifield
Seaview, Avenue
Heatwave Hammers Bridgeport and New York
Bridgeport endured a blistering spell with 92 degrees yesterday and 87 by noon today as a 110 degree sunlit reading appeared on the Charles E. Cole thermometer on State street. Beaches drew crowds with extra car service to Walnut Beach and jitney runs to Fairfield Beach as July heat lashed the region. New York also sweltered with forecasts indicating highs near 90 but relief expected soon.
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Bridgeport
Harvey & Lewis
State Street
Walnut Beach
Connecticut Co
Fairfield Beach
New York
Boarder for Three Days Vanishes With Watch and Jewelry
A man who boarded three days at Ya Serdarian of 278 Hawley Avenue disappeared Thursday morning with a three stone diamond ring a gold watch a neck chain and locket and $13. He returned Monday seeking a room already occupied but then fled again without notice. Police seek description and st lead on his whereabouts.
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Ya Serdarian
Hawley Avenue
Serderian
Epidemic in New York Kills 18 Babies
New York and Brooklyn report 18 infantile paralysis deaths in 24 hours as 95 new cases arise in the five boroughs. Health officials, led by Assistant Surgeon General W C Rucker, consult with city health leaders as cases and deaths show a slight decline amid the crisis. One case is also reported in Lawrence Massachusetts.
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New York
Brooklyn
Brilyn
W. C. Rucker
Federal Public Health Service
Emerson
Roberti Case Continues Over Martone Death
The case of Frank Roberti of Davenport Street was continued until July 1 in city court. Martone, shot in Antonio Brescia’s saloon on Willard Street May 27, died next day at Bridgeport Hospital from a bullet wound in the abdomen. Coroner J J Phelan recommended murder charges against Roberti and exonerated Carmine and Donato Dei Percia from the inquest.
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Frank Roberti
Davenport Street
J. J. Phelan
Carmine Martone
Pembroke, Street
Martone
Antonio Brescia
Willard Street
Bridgeport
Robert
Carmine
Donato Dei Percia
Guard Against Another Bandit Raid at Border
Washington July 8 reports on the fight near Corralitos southern Chihuahua where bandits overwhelmed a Carranza force. Officials question if outlaws are part of Villa's band. War department doubts a repeat attack like Columbus, New Mexico. Preparations to guard against any attack. An American report says Villa was spoken to at Corralitos days before. Diplomatic talks with Arredondo and Polk loom. Boston July 8 Governor McCall urges militia travel in sleeping cars for border deployment.
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Washington
Corralitos
Chihuahua
Elizeo Arredondo
State Department
Villa
War Department
Columbus
N. M
Arredondo
Polk
Carranza
Propeller of aero smashed in air
Columbus New Mexico July 8 The only aeroplane at the American punitive expedition base in Mexico was rendered unfit for service today when the propeller blade broke into splinters in flight The aviator landed safely None of the crew was injured Twelve biplanes at the base wait for new steel propellers ordered ten days ago
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Columbus
N. M
Mexico
Aero Service
Sayre Volunteers for Work at Mexican Border
Frances B. Sayre, son-in-law of President Wilson, and George W. Perkins Jr., son of the Progressive leader, join 40 university men volunteering as secretaries for the army and navy department of the Young Men’s Christian Association at the Mexican border. Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, and other colleges are represented among the volunteers.
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New York
Frances B. Sayre
Wilson
George W. Perkins, Jr
Progressive Party
Army and Navy Department
Young Men's Chinelan Association
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
Inteers
Allies Pay Heavy Toll in Attacks on German Lines
London reports describe furious fighting as British and French forces push the front toward the Montauban line while German reserves are drawn to meet the Anglo French offensive. German attacks near Verdun continue as Russians advance in Galicia and Baranovitchi areas, with heavy losses reported on both sides.
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Crown Prince
Verdun
London
Ancra
Montauban
Holland
Belgium
Douglas Haig
Tela
Picards
Thiamont
Ra’ x
Dalatyn
Galicia
Viim
Berlin
Somme
Breggt
Russia loses thousands in new attacks repulsed
Berlin reports heavy Russian assaults against German troops of Prince Leopold in Baranovichi region repulsed with thousands of Russian dead. Russians also failed northwest of Buc in Galicia and Germans gained advantages south of Lutzk in Volhynia.
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Berlin
Prince Leopold
Baranovichi
War Office
Buc
Galicia
Volhynia
Lutzk
William Chew retires from business after 26 years
William Chew of West End plans to retire after 26 years in groceries and markets. R T Campbell will take over the 868 and 866 States Street store, as Chew focuses on developing an 18 acre East Haven tract. Chew remains active in Fourth District Republican politics and chairs the Paving and Sewer Commission while preparing to move his family to 1050 Fairfield Avenue.
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West End
William Chew
East Haven
R. T. Campbell
States Street
Chew
Iranistan Avenue
Campbell
Paving and Sewer Commission
Sacred Heart Church
Myrtle Avenue
Norman Street
Morehouse
Fairfield Avenue
River Bridge Jam Delays Pequonnock Shipping Movement
River traffic on the Pequonnock river was halted from 10 yesterday morning until 9 this morning as rocks on the railroad bridge jammed preventing its lifting. Shippers above and below faced delays with boats gathering on both banks awaiting reopening. The schooner William Buckley entered this morning carrying bricks from Greenport, L. I., for Wheeler & Howes.
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Pequonnock River
William Buckley
Greenport
L. L
Wheeler & Howes
Horse Abandoned Found Near Linley Street and Hawley Avenue
Agent Alexander Howell of the Animal Rescue League seeks the owner of a horse found abandoned last night near Lorval Linley Street and Hawley Avenue. The animal was moved to the league stables for care and identification.
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Alexander Howell
The
Animal Rescue League
Lorval Linley Street
Hawley Avenue
League
Great British Drive Brings Heavy Losses on Western Front
Western front reports few details of recent actions yet highlight intense fighting around Thiepval Hem and the Somme region. British efforts near Thiepval failed after repeated assaults with extraordinarily heavy losses. French forces captured Hem after three desperate efforts while Belloy En Santerre remained under French control.
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London
Thiepval
Hem
Somme
la Boisselle
Hemi
Estrees
Belloy- En-Santerre
French Advances Limited by Bad Weather on Somme Front
Paris reports a further night advance near Belloy Bon-Santerre and Estrees but gains were limited as bad weather hindered operations. Several hundred Germans were captured. Verdun saw violent artillery fighting, especially in Wil 304 Esnes and Souville sectors.
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Paris
Somme
Belloy-Bn-Santerre
Estrees
War Office
Verdun
Wil 304
Esnes
Souville
Government Official Congratulates Local Postmaster for Gains
A letter from Third Assistant Postmaster General A. W. Dockery arrived at the Postal Savings Department praising a strong June 1916 increase. It compares gains of June 1915 11771 dollars with June 1916 26300 dollars, highlighting the department’s growing business at the local post office.
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A. W. Dockery
Postal Savings Department
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Baker
F. B. Sayre
Border
Russia
R. R. Crossing
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