Fourteen Hearings Probe Committee Before Aldermen
Fourteen public hearings were held before the Common Council regarding street grade changes and sewer construction in Madison Avenue, River and Elm streets. A county investigation committee was appointed by Senator Dennis A. Blakeslee to probe county management, with open sessions planned, though public dissatisfaction arose over the panel’s makeup and the exclusion of counsel.
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Common Council
Bish
Golden Hill Street
Maintreet
T. Henry Jetrast
Jude AB
Thomas Joseph Seery
Buttas
Madison
Tesing Avenue
Beschmont Avenue
Tranao
Maplewood
Osmy
Ee Street
Main
Housaerenes
Seemaes
Goddard Avenue
New Haven
Eanad
Dennis A. Blakeslee
Jobe Hurley
Waterbury
Omar Pratt
Milford
Abner P Hayes
Eset
Arthur W. Marsden
Charles K. Bush
Orange
Wilbur F. Parker
Meriden
Supreme Court
Whalley Avenue
Thers
Blakeslee
West Haven
Indians Revolt Slays Mexican Officials in Yucatan Unrest
United Press reports from Me City describe a Maya uprising in the state of Yucatan with 20 towns attacked, hundreds killed, and communications cut. Government plans to deploy troops as gunboats Morejos and Zaragosa move toward the scene to quell the revolt.
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United Press
Tucatan
Yucatan
Morejos
Santa Cruz
Zaragosa
Wlesraph
Adungering rubber truss offers improper fit warning
A garbled note describes a rubber truss marketed as superior with claims of cleanliness and odor control. It mentions wear during fun activities like swimming or bathing and notes improper fit and safety concerns.
Grand Officers of C E S Royally Entertained in City Chapter Visit
Grand officers of the C E S toured the Orient Chapter reporting exemplary Initiatory work for six candidates. About 305 members and guests attended. Notable officers named include Mrs Kate A Case Bristol grand matron and James Simpson Torrington grand patron with other leaders from Bridgeport Danbury and West Haven among attendees. The event featured laurel and daisies, a formal reception, luncheon, and a handsomely preserved ceremonial grip to the grand patron.
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C. ES
Orient
Kate A. Case
Bristol
James ‘Simpson
Torrington
Magie B. Clark
Higzanum
Frederick Schussler
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Grand Couuctress; Mrs. Bertha I.S. Galop
Barnard B. Fuller
Tolland
Addie Jennings
Georgetown
Elizabeth H. Benjamin
Danbury
Mary B. Orr
Meriden
M. EB. Warner
West Haven
Elleabeth Ines
F Williams
Rockville
Grand Sentem
Cane
Iitron
Phomas
A. Levure
G. Nellla
G. He Woalils
George Hull
Sophia
Kireen
M.A Lyman
Dehn AL
Jutken
Jacob Borsteman
Mire al
Gwilden
Nicholson
Massida
Tjears
Garry Ranger
W. A. Barnes
J Went
Hugh Ayres
Lattin
W. T. Fusle Dan Irs
Garnce
Aldermen vote to widen Congress street on south side
A South Side widening of Congress Street from Housatonic Avenue to Main Street was endorsed by the Streets and Sidewalks Committee after a hearing. Plans for widening on the north side were tabled for a Monday vote with opponents warning of costs and impact on Logan Bros. building and viaduct work.
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Congress
Logan Bros
Congress Street
Committee On Streets and Ks
Housatonic Avenue
Main Street
Primrose
McMurray
Primroee
Manwaring
Congress Street Bridge
Commie
Conlin
Jackson
James J. Conlin
John H. Lee
Lee Bros
Bernard Lietecher
J.B. Carpenete
Thomas Arnold
O’connell
Arnold
Broad Street
King
W. Drew
John J. Cullinan
Middle
Congress Streets
Logan
Poli Theatre
Robert A. Hurley
Masons, Casey & Hurley
Cullinan
George W. Peck
Peck & Lines
Louis Musante
H. H. Jackson
Sylvester Poll
Charles Fox
Poll
Pox
Pol
Alderman Jackson
Congress Six
Miter
William E. Primrose
United Luminating Co
Bridge Commission
Malmstrest
A.ing Co
Cen
Wilder
Lines
Mr. Manwaring
Aldermenckson
M. H. Rogers
Rogers
Alderman Fletcher
House
Edward F. Halien
Board of Police Commissioners
Paddock
Hatlen
Buckingham
Bridgeport Seeks Civic Center and Wharfage Site
A Bridgeport proposal urges locating a Civic Center and wharfage south of Stratford Avenue between the Pequonmock and Yellow Mill Rivers. The plan emphasizes visibility to trains and boats, affordable land, and a breathing space for citizens, calling on business groups to champion a Civic Center movement and a five dollar investment returning many times to residents.
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Idgeport
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
Pequonmock
Yellow Mill
Bridsepo
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Marmola Diet Pill Fad Targets Fat Folks in Heat
People seek easy weight loss by Marmola tablets sold for seventy five cents per case. Ad promotes secret slimming with no meals or exercise, claiming reductions of a pound daily in various weathers. Marmola Co. markets from Detroit Michigan with a large, generously filled container.
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Marmola Co
Palmer
Detroit
Mich
Buckingham and the Governorship
Hartford Times reports Archibald McNeil Jr of Bridgeport urging Mayor Buckingham as the Democratic candidate for governor at New Haven. While some support Baldwin, McNeil insists Buckingham would excite voters, though the paper notes the need for a candidate who can inspire genuine enthusiasm without boisterous shouting.
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Hartford
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport
Buckingham
New Haven
Democratic State Central Committee
McNeil
Fairfield County
Baldwin
Mr. McNeil
Democratic Party
Socialists Attack Kaiser's Extravagance in Diet
Berlin June 7 Socialist members attacked the Kaiser's annual allowance bill as the Prussian Diet, in a first reading, approved an increase from 4 000 000 to 4 875 000 marks. Leader Herr Hoffman labeled royal extravagance wasteful and urged funds be used for social legislation instead.
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United Press
Berlin
Herr Hoffman
Woman's Relief Corps Meeting At Grand Army Hall
The We R C auxiliary to the Hlax Kowe Jr. Post will meet in Grand Army hall Thursday at 3 o'clock. Several matters of interest will come before the corps and a good attendance is expected.
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We. R. C
Hlax Kowe Jr
Grand Army Hall
The Smith-Murray Co Great Semi-Annual Sale Continues
Our Great Semi Annual Sale features deep discounts across a wide range of merchandise with many items priced to move. Highlights include Ever Bright Washable Hair Pins, Naiad Dress Shields, Brooks Cotton, Twin Anchor Hose Supporters, various tapes and threads, laces, linens, sheets, and blankets offered at introductory prices, with quantities and sizes specified.
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Aiso
Brooks
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Main St
Mats ST
Dhertford
Rue &T. Colic
Paris
E. H. Dillon
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Fletcher
Bridgeport Farmer
Dear Sir
Kaiser
Woman's Relief’ Corps
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Notion
Alsba
Fear
Bridgeport Gas Fixture Co
R. T. Rock
Prop
Sam Harris
A.A. Kline
Brewers Storm
Washington Today
Washington
Brewers Repe
United States Brewers’ Association
Carl Hoster
Woutell of
Tingle
Park City
Pamifield Ave
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