Buckingham Favors Building New Railroad Line
Buckingham will testify Monday in Superior Court at the hearing on the public necessity of the Danbury and Bridgeport railroad. The mayor will speak for North Bridgeport in support of the line. He has accepted an invitation to Hartford for the State Saengerfest on June 20 and is a member of the Arions and the Germentes.
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Buckingham
Danbury
Bridgeport
Hartford
Arions
Germentes
Aldermen clash over ordinance to create sergeant post
The committee on Ordinances debated a proposal to add a street police sergeant. Three Democratic members favored the ordinance while two Republicans Gould and O'Connell opposed it. Republicans fear the appointee may be a Democrat and prefer two extra sergeants or a Republican slot. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
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Committee On Ordinances
Gould
O'Connell
Man's Watch Missing and police search noted
A gold filled open face watch reported missing on the street near 113 Black Rock. The owner could not confirm robbery or drop. A man who called police headquarters was not held. Sheriff Peter Doolan’s condition improved after a rough night following a critical episode. Inquiries and wishes for recovery poured in daily. An advertisement claims Dr Detchon's Relief quickly eased inflammatory rheumatism in a Lebanon Indiana case, with swift walking recovery for the wife after six weeks bedridden and eight physicians.
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Black Rock Area
Peter Doolan
Morten L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Mollan's Low Shoes Offered For All Foot Types
Mollan's on 1026 Main St promotes low shoes as a way to make feet look trim. Salespeople tailor fittings for women and girls, with pumps and Oxfords in all grades and styles.
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Mollan’s
Ae Son Serene
Main St
Mr Smith to Manage Western Auto Plant
Frank E. Smith of 295 Golden Hill street resigns as factory manager at American & British Mfg Co to take the general manager post at Maxwell-Briscoe Co mammoth automobile plant in New Castle Indiana. Friends regret his departure and wish him success.
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Frank E. Smith
Golden Hill Street
American & British Mfg. Co
Maxwell-Briscoe Co
New Castle
Ind
Smith
Obituary of Harold J Lewis Aged 1 Year 3 Months 14 Days
Harold J Lewis died today at his mother Nellie See ley's home 56 Harriet street The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 30 p m from the Bartram estate home George Bartram estate George Bartram estate is named administrator of the late George Bartram Nicholas Tesing and George F Murphy were appointed administrators
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Harold J. Lewis
Nellie Seeley
Harriet Street
George Bartram
Bartram
Nicholas Tesing
George F. Murphy
Moving Books and Book Transport Wisdom
A moving expert praises small boxes for books in transit and warns against barrels and large heavy boxes. He notes bundles tied with twine can work, while storage uses narrow boxes with handles. The piece references New Idea Woman's Magazine and contrasts book handling with other tasks.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
Objection to Furnishings Sparks Lippincott Runes
Fragment from Lippincott's features a bantering exchange about furniture design. Nurich objects, noting the piece resembles him yet seems stingy, urging a life size redesign. The quip hints at satire within an art scene remark.
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Nurich
Lippincott’s. Ee
Alt Makes for Sale Rent or Exchange Supplies and Repairing
Alt advertises items for sale and rent or exchange, highlighting supplies and repairing services offered. It mentions versatile options and aims to draw customers seeking household and hardware goods with repair capabilities.
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Alt
Dr Hunter to Speak at Universalist Church Tuesday Evening
Dr John Hunter, Congregational minister of Glasgow, Scotland, will address the public at the Universalist church next Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Seats are reserved for clergy until 7 45. His remarks have drawn attention across the British Isles and beyond.
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John Hunter
Glasgow
Scotland
Universalist Church
Hunter
British Isles
European preacher hailed for liberal gospel and work in church
A European spiritual preacher known for liberality and progress in Christian church practice has attracted Universalist interest in America. He is praised as a scholar and deep thinker, invited to preach two months, and has spent a month in the country, receiving warm receptions nationwide.
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Europe
America
Universalist Church
Boucher Takes Cake to Downey Fans at Polo Grounds
City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher traveled to the Polo Grounds in New York to watch the Cincinnati Reds face the Giants. He carried a loaf of cake made by a Bridgeport girl, a small gesture noted in the attendance.
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Stephen F. Boucher
Polo Grounds
New York
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
Bridgeport
Cake Gift To Reds Shortstop Downey At Home Plate
A cake is prepared as a gift for Tommy Downey the Reds shortstop. The pastry reflects a liking he developed while in this city last winter and will be presented to Downey at home plate by the umpire.
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Tommy Downey
Reds
Shortstop Downey
Hartford Youth Dies After Train Strike Near Laurel Street Bridge
Special from United Press Hartford June 4 Fred Dubby sixteen and employed by Underwood Typewriter Company living at 91 Amity Street was struck by a train near the Laurel Street bridge and killed instantly. His skull was crushed and several bones broken.
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United Press
Hartford
Fred Dubby
Underwood Typewriter Company
Amity Street
Laurel Street Bridge
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Hitory
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Mason
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Bam
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