Airship Patrols Considered for Coasts in New Defense Plan
Washington reports Major George O. Squier of the Signal Corps is to draft plans for a large fleet of war balloons with depots along the Atlantic coast and ultimately the Pacific and Gulf coasts. The plan envisions ellipses of about 250 miles, balloon houses at each end, and depots linked to artillery zones to enable rapid reconnaissance of enemy positions.
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Washington
United States
George O. Squier
Signal Corps
Squier
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
War Department
Congress
Corns
Stevens joins Great Northern for water power study
On June 3 President L W Hill of Great Northern Railway announced that John F Stevens, former First Vice President of the New York New Haven Hartford, will join the Great Northern for a brief six week assignment. He will inspect water power in Montana and Washington and address engineering questions for the road. He will not bring his family West or open offices in St Paul.
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Haves Road
Hym
St. Paul
W D Cook Son fish market and 1909 trolley book notice
W D Cook & Son advertise a large selection of fresh fish and seafood at low prices including large shad yellowfin haddock and more plus cod liver oil. A new 1909 trolley trips guide highlights expanded routes trains steamers and practical tips for saving time and money, available at Jackson's Book Shop.
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W. D. Cook & Son’s
W. D. Cook & Son
New England
Hudson River Valley
Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
Meigs & Co's
License Application for Liquor Sale in Bridgeport
William Hart applies for a license to sell spirituous liquors at 4099 Water Street Bridgeport. endorsements by Bridgeport electors and taxpayers certify ownership of real property and endorsement of Hart's license, dated May 1909 with signatures and town official notations.
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Board of County Commissio
Fairfield County
Water Street
Bridgeport
Mth Day of May, A. D
William Hart
A. D
J. B. Garrison
Charles H. Thompson
Charles F. W. Kucher
George W. Short
Edgar Russell
T. Mullins
Shot fired at friend in Bethel ends with shotgun blast
Benjamin Godfrey, a builder’s employee, was shot in the shoulder and hand when James Smith fired from a Bethel residence after Godfrey called for his friend Ed Ashworth. Pellets remain in flesh. care needed. No prosecution yet. Also reports on local land sales, road extensions, a San ford school pedestrian tour, corn acreage rise, and community notices.
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Redding
Benjamin Godfrey
Eugene Adams
Danbury
Edward Ashworth
Bethel
James Smith
Godfrey
Ashworth
Smith
Luttgen
Commodore
Bethel Line
Reynolds’ Hill
Commodore Luttgen
Sanford School
D. S. Sanford
Newtown
Woodbury
Bennett's Bridge
George O
Aaron Sanford
Henry Rupf
Charles Singer
Alexander Shall
Azariah Meeker
Dr. Benedict Place
Arthur R. Pearson
Bride
Catherine Jeannete Chomnelly-Jones
Mrs. Pearson
Jeannette L. Gilder
Sanford
Fairfield
Archer
Pleasant Valley
Bridgeport Hospital
Eaton
Pittsburg
A. G Barnett
Thomas Cotter
Aspetuck
Ridge Cemetery
Michael Flood
Balloon Contest Today Looms in Pittsfield
Pittsfield on June 3 hosts a balloon ascent with a Boston newspaper incentive. The flight is set for 3 p m from Aero Park, 115 miles by air line to Boston, under the Aero Club of New England and the Aero Club of Pittsfield.
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United Press
Pittsfield
Boston
Massachusetts
Aero Park
Aero Club of New England
The
Aero Club of
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TL Watsone Bankers
New York
Philadelphia
Main and John Sts
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
W. Marsh
E. H. Judson
People's Savings Bank
Duty Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Main and
State Streets
Bridgeport Land & Title CO
Wheeler, Pres
Europe
Ana
Sitgertec
Thes. Loewith & Co
BANE
Col
Hayes’ Market
Telephone
C. Gregory
Stratford
Conn
Lowe’s
Seaview Ave
Thomas L. Lowe
Wells 2
GUS Broch & Son
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage CO
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Stevens
Great Northern
Wwe
M. J.buechler
Fairfield Ave
Ners
Murray Place
Lester C. Peck
News
Oas Tontra
Alwat Se” Clesliller
Bridgeport Gas Light CO
Main ST
Travel
A. Navy
Wentworth Furniture Co., Inc
John Streppe
Westport
Hawthorne Inn
Post Road
Pri
MES. L. CG
FEEE
Kossuth
East Main
Aes
Niger
Leach
GEORGE S. BAKER GROCER AND BUTCHER _ CHOICE FRUITS
Bunnels and
Deacon Streets
OME Cafe
H. Reed
Union Hotel
Choice Wines, Liquors & Cigars, News Management
Quons & Cloans
Swift Lowell Stratford
Cone
oPrr
Farrell
Keith’s
Varsity Pharmacy
Cor. Park Ave
Park City Cycle and Enameling Company
Broad Street
Liberty
Liberty Special
Bridgeport Bicycles
Oguna
B. Brill
Stratford Ave
Sixth Streek
Broad St
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