Questioning Prohibition General Assembly Criticism
The text outlines a Protestant clergy dispute over prohibition, noting the Presbyterian General Assembly at Atlantic City on May 23 acknowledged rising alcohol use and admitted prohibition fails to curb consumption. It argues that prohibition harms liberty, fuels illicit trade, and increases total liquor intake, urging a reevaluation of anti alcohol policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Presbyterian Assembly
Atlantic City
United States
T. M. Gilmore
National Model License League
Regulation Over Prohibition as Righteous Policy
The speaker argues that regardless of prohibition, proper regulation is the only righteous course for legislation. They insist regulation, not bans, best serves public welfare and governance.
Opposition to Widening Seaview Ave Draws Crowd
At a council hearing on Stratford avenue widening from Seaview to Bruce's Brook three feet each side, over twenty residents opposed the plan citing cost, tree loss, curb and sidewalk removal, and minimal current traffic. Only two supported it, while others urged delaying until traffic increases and Connecticut avenue remains main route.
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Paddock
Stratford Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Bruce's Brook
W. N. Beardsley
Gould
John E. and
Maria Stevenson
Connecticut Avenue
Daniel Hoffman
John Halverson
Dillon Co Judges Appointed for Hartford Court Terms
The Supreme Court justices and Superior Court judges gather in Hartford to assign terms for the new court year starting July 1 1911. Appointments include Galen Carter as assistant State's Attorney in Fairfield and William Hincks and Frederick Fuessenich named jury commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Hartford
Fairfield County
Galen Carter
Samuel Fessenden
Stiles Judson
William T. Hincks
Robert L. Clarkson
Frederick F. Fuessenich
Litchfield County
C. C. Middlebrooks
R. Wheeler
Danbury
William T. Heviland
Fred W. Tracy
Michael J. Flanagan
John R. Booth
Dwight C. Kilbourn
Wheaton
Charles S. Evans
Willey T. Smith
Winsted
Lyman §S. Catlin
Andrew J. Barnes
Frederick F. Fuessentch
State Bar Examining Committee
John T. Hubbard
Edward D. Robbins
Howard B. Scott
George W. Wheeler
Henry C. White
Property Owners Protest Sewer Near Berkshire Pond
Led by ex City Clerk F C Mullins, Berkshire pond area property owners urged the Common Council to block a Glenwoods Avenue sewer. Harry Walker of Naugatuck Ice Co. filed the petition. Mullins pressed data and warned the sewer would pollute the pond and depress property values. Hearing continued to June 19. opponents cited cess pools and prior failed attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Mullins
Berkshire Pond
Glenwoogs Avenue
Harry Walker
Naugatuck Ice Co
Mullins
Berkshire
James O'Neil
Sewer Committee
Charles F. Greene
Sarah F. Greene
Greene
Alderman Stewart
William Street
River Street
Mary L
Elizabeth J. Fitch
Governor May to appoint three women railroad commissioners
Concord New Hampshire June 6 Governor Bass considers a proposal by Mrs Martha M. Ricker to break the deadlock with the executive council by naming three women to the railroad board. She suggests Miss Mary I Wond of Portsmouth as chairman citing past leadership in the State Federation of Woman's Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Concord
N. H
Bass
Marhla M. Ricker
Executive Council
Mary I. Wond
Portsmouth
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Special Ostrich Plume Sale Across Prices
A mid value listing promotes ostrich plumes with varied price points from $0.69 to $25.00 for black, black and white Willow varieties. The ad highlights low sale prices on high quality French curl ostrich plumes and Willow plume assortments, noting multiple price tiers and product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Disguised as Men Two Women Fire Twice at Regent
Teheran dispatch reports two women dressed as men fired twice at Azadul Mulk the regent. Neither shot hit, and the pair escaped. Azadul Mulk acts as regent for Ahmed Mirza a 12 year old who will ascend after last July’s revolution.
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Regent
United Press
Teheran
Azadul Mulk
Ahmed Mirza
Romance Ends With Boston Girl Wedding Full Blooded Chief
Boston on June 6 reports a romance begun when Loretta Colombo was 13 ends tonight as she marries Wolf Wanna a full blooded Navahore chief and Carlisle graduate. Colombo formerly lived in San Antonio Texas where she met her Indian lover.
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Boston
Loretta Colombo
Wolf Wanna
Carlisle
Miss Colombo
San Antonio
Texas
Machine Politics Beat Commission Plan In Norwich
Norwich June 6 Expressing his deep disappointment with the people's failure to adopt commission government in yesterday's referendum Mayor Charles F Thayer of this city stated advocates would doubtless try again two years hence Western cities defeated the idea first then adopted it Connecticut State Legislature bi yearly meets will have to give consent to a second referendum on commission government vote yesterday 1232 to 845 against commission government Thayer avoided discussion of opposing forces Socialist opposition did not cut much ice Machine politicians of both old parties likely defeated the measure Rain also kept down the vote.
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United Press
Norwich
Charles F. Thayer
Connecticut
Thayer
Commission
Death of Frederick C Briggs in Newtown
Special to ye Farmer. Frederick C Briggs longtime bookkeeper at People's Bank of Bridgeport died at his Newtown home after a long illness. He was 48 born in Sherman, son of Abram and Eliza Briggs. His wife survives. Sister Mrs. Charles C Barlow lives in New Haven. He was well known in Bridgeport with many friends.
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Newtown
Frederick C. Briggs
People's Bank of Bridgeport
Sherman
Abram
Eliza Briggs
Charles C. Barlow
New Haven
Bridgeport
Burglar visits Holt’s beer four times for thefts
E M Christie, local Ruppert brewer representative, says burglaries at Herbert Fuller’s 193 Beechwood Ave home show popularity of Ruppert’s beer. Over Fri to Sun the thief robbed the gas meter, stole a quarter, and took five bottles across three visits while Mrs Fuller alerted the intruder.
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E. M. Christie
Jacob Ruppert
Herbert S. Fuller
Beechwood Avenue
Ruppert
Mr. Christie
Mr. Fuller
Foe of Reciprocity Defeats Democratic Friend of the Pact
In Council Bluffs Iowa on June 6 Judge W R Green progressive Republican and foe of reciprocity defeated Senator W F Cleveland Democrat and ally of the Canadian pact in a special congressional election. Voter turnout was low with about 1192 votes cast, under half the eligible voters.
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United Press
Council Bluffs
W. R. Green
W. F. Cleveland
Turkish bandits kidnap professor demands 75000 ransom
A ransom of 75000 is demanded by Turkish bandits who abducted Professor Richter, German explorer, and hold him on Mt Olympus near Thessaly. Richter’s letter pleads to Turkish authorities or friends to meet the ransom. Turkish troops oppose paying and pressure locals for the bandits’ location while subjects endure torture.
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United Press
Salonica
Professor Richter
Mt. Olympus
Thessaly
Richter
Semi-Annual sale at The Smith Murray Co. fabrics
The Smith Murray Co offers deep discounts on linens dress goods and silks. Sale items include Voile Suitings Ginghams Lawns Pongees and Poplins Silk Petticoats and dress fabrics with many yard prices and reduced petticoat prices. Numerous remnants and bed linens also discounted.
Sport and Smoke Shops Sponsor Favorite's Long Run
Sponsors for this favorite shop at 968 874 Main Street back the run. The store, Sport and Smoke Shops, backs the growing success of the beloved item as it enjoys the biggest stretch of its career.
Obituarys and recital mark quiet local week
Obituary notices report John T. Finn of 392 East Main Street dying at Bridgeport Hospital after a short illness in his 42nd year. Elsie D Seelgert aged 76 dies at home after extended illness. Catherine Herbert dies at Shelton home in her 29th year. Advanced pupils of Miss Florence Rahrig host a piano recital with Mrs Barry aiding, audience filled, program rich in classics. Flowers given, then dancing followed, with morning straw hats noted as fashionable.
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John T. Finn
East Main Street
Bridgeport
The
Loco Co
Park City
the Elks
Torrington
Thomas
Letitia
John
Troy
Winsted
Elsie D
George Seelgert
Sixth Street
East End Baptist Church
Harmony Lodge, I. C. O. F
North Bergen
N. J
Florence Rahrig
Barry
Estate of Peter Coyne Probate Notice Bridgeport
State of Connecticut District of Bridgeport probate court alerts creditors six months from June 3, 1911 to exhibit claims against the estate of Peter Coyne late of Bridgeport. Debarment for noncompliance. executrix Winifred Coyne urges immediate payment from all debtors.
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State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Peter Coyne
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
Winifred Coyne
Weather outlook for New Haven and northeast regions
Showers tonight and Wednesday with moderate northeast winds. Unsettled and showery weather in the morning across northern sections east of the Rockies and along the Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Maine. Pleasant weather in the south. Albany reports the greatest rainfall at 1.34 inches. Conditions favor unsettled weather with showers in this vicinity.
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United Press
New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Hatteras
Maine
Albany
N. Y
Rain Ends Second Polo Match Cancellation
New York June 6 Rain today made it impossible to play the second polo game in the International match between the English cup challengers and the Meadowbrook team. It will be played tomorrow if weather permits. Also noted is the latest wrap fashion with draped styling and side-fastening designs.
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United Press
New York
Meadowbrook
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Eeera Ny Cols Ali
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Therida
Anti-Saloon League
Henry Smith Williams
L.D
Ladies’ Home Journal
Prohibition Movement
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AntiSaloon League
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Reed
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Murray
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