Start the Commission Aright or Not At All
A long editorial stresses that stockholders should not be allowed on a proposed public utilities commission, warning it would favor corporations over the people. It urges a firm, independent panel and warns the start must be right or not begun. The piece also comments on Democratic prospects and Wall Street views, noting Jonathan Bulkeley’s retirement rumors and potential gamesmanship in Connecticut politics.
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Commission
Pubic Utilities Commission
the Courant
Courant
Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
N. S. Herald
Bulkeley
McLean
Trumbulls
Bothsiony
Volungarily
Pahiy
Ested
Bie Burkeley
Hawley
General Hawley
Mr. Bulkeley
Reylold
Gates
Charles Phelps
Wallingford
Phelye
Ame
Benator Bulkeley
Guilc
Mr. Phelps
Cut Down the Dividends and Reform Rail Rates
Government action to halt higher freight rates spurs railroads to retrenchment and cancel orders for improvements. The piece argues revenue from dividends supports inflated capitalization labeled wind and water, urges halving dividends to fund upgrades without raising rates, and calls for a physical valuation the Senate has resisted. It stresses relief for the public from inflated freight costs and wind and water in railroad capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Senate
The Automobile World Briefs on Roads and Maintenance
A summary of automotive care tips and industry notes includes advice to use rain water for cooling, frequent chain lubrication, and regular inspection to prevent looseness. Reports cover Mont Cenis road opening, a Minnesota to Anoka auto bus, kerosene cleaning benefits, and a proposed US road aid bill. It notes a new Bavarian water sprayer device, carburetor cleaning steps, and cautions about precise gear meshing and gear case cleaning.
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John L. Griffiths
London
Mont Cenis
Switzerland
France
Alps
Italy
Northwest
Minneapolis
Anoka
United States
Senate Committee On Agriculture
United States Office of Public Roads
Franzo Ragaller
Bavaria
St Munich
Roy Hardy Arrested in Laurel Family Deaths Tragedy
Marshalltown Iowa district reports Roy Hardy 21 arrested after three family members James Hardy father and two siblings were found dead in Laurel six miles away. Bodies piled in a front room with skulls old. The suspect was to be held pending further investigation.
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United Press
Marshalltown
Roy Hardy
James Hardy
Brothars
Laurel
Younes Hardy
Pops
Real Estate Transfers in Suburban Stratford Records
A string of property transactions from Bridgeport area sellers to various buyers in Stratford and surrounding towns. Several parcels fronting Pine Creek and Long Island Sound, many bounded by roads, estates, and other land owners, with mortgages noted and multiple maps referenced. Names include Joseph L Bloomer, Mary B Chaffee, Harriet Reed, Hannah Fitzgerald, Jacob Wilbur, Nellie Wakelee, Elton Malcolm, Frederick Nichols, and Trinity Parish among others.
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Joseph L. Bloomer
Bridgeport
Mary B. Chaffee
Tory Hill
Harry G
Florence E. Lewis
George Morris
Henry Lewis
Edwin J
Colbourne
Huntington Road
Clancenla Dorman Smith
John B. Robertson
Paradise Green Terrace
J. H. Wilbur
Elton O. Malcolm
Minnie B. Malcolm
Watson & Hurd
North Avenue
Holland Heights Road
Kepler H. Nichols
Pine Creek
George P. Jacquith
Long Island Sound
John E. Osborne
Amelia A. Osborne
Horace Nichols
Albert Knapp
Henry Ketchel
William Stevens
Mohican Springs Company
Mohican Spring Co
Thomas Beecher
Mohican Springs Co
Ferris Plumb
Vincellette
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
John Formichalla
Lenox Heights
Stratfield Road
Michelina Targunski
Francis B. Perry
Mill Hill
Banks Alvord
Burry& Knapp
Mary Burnham Henshaw
Sasco Hill
Jessup B. ‘Wakeman
John MacGann
Maurice Kerrigan
Wakeman Avenue
Algo
Christy Williams
Cornelia W. Crapp
Wakeman
Jessup B. Wakeman
Mill River
Trinity
Southport
Katie A. B. Jennings
New Street
Maple and
New Streets
Charles Rockwell
Helre
Willam Black
William Black
Lou T. Bulkley
Burr & Knapp
Louise Whitehead
Richard G. Woodbridge
Wallingford
Elmore
Norman, Goulden
William B. Glover
Esther J. Jennings Lama
Beach Road
Westport land sale transfer to Eliza Meeker
Westport based Morris W Brown and Delia A Brown of Bridgeport transfer a fifty acre tract to Eliza J Meeker. The parcel is described with boundaries north by heirs of Edwin R Beers land, east and south by a highway, and west by land of William J Mein. James W and Nellie O'Brien are also noted in the fragmentary record.
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Morris W
Delia A. Brown
Bridgeport
Eliza J. Meeker
Edwin R Beers
William J. Mein
James W
Nellie O’brien
Yard Sale Price Tiers From 1.65 To 5.00 Increases
The listing shows progressive price increases for yard items with entries such as 1.65, 1.75, 2.00, 3.50 and 5.00. It appears to detail a tiered pricing scheme for yard goods or merchandise.
Norwalk land transfers and Hartford clerks meeting
A series of quitclaim deeds involve Norwalk and Saugatuck properties bound by streets and neighboring lands, with names including Angelo Mattie and Michael Rice, and a sale to Westport Savings Bank for 3000 dollars. Additional parcels feature Hall Finch Island lots and Compo Beach holdings. A Hartford Local Retail Clerks smoker event notes Secretary Marshall praising Bridgeport clerks as a flourishing union with social facilities and Friday plans.
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Norwalk
Angelo Mattie
Franklin Street
Joseph Cerrere
Abeta
Angeo Mattie
Westport Savings Bank
Saugatuck
Michael Rice
Gershom B Bradley
Smith St
Irving Bradley
Wiml
Taylor
Compo
E. & L Bradley
Norwalk Avenue
Alice S
Florence N. Irwin
Brooklyn
Winnifred Peck
Hall & Finch's
Long Island Sound
Ournoke
Compo Beach
James L. Fillow
Stephen J. Banks
Louis Bradley
Main St
Gershom B. Bradley
Joseph H
Mae Sniffin
Guiseppe Cutrune
Donato Ruggiero
Salvatore Vellante
George S. Adams
Matty J. Smith
Charles J. Nash
Walter D. Allen
Henry Wakeman
Stratton
Sherwood’s Mill Pond
Hartford
Marshall
Bridgeport
Retail Clerks’ Association
Robert Marshall
Retail Clerks of
Bridgeport Holiday Advertisements Highlight Local Offers
The Bridgeport page lists holiday promotions with over 100 members, including N Buckingham & Co offering summer furniture and ostrich plumes at special prices. A Farnum Drive cigar from Kafka & Co is praised for quality and value, sold by Eckler & Co. at Main Street stores.
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Kafka & Co
Eckeler & CO
Main Street
B. H. Dillon & Co
Main St
Bridgeport
New Haven
Eckler & Co
Household notes on cleaning and fabric care
Household tips cover washing table linens with borax to keep red patterns bright, boiling rice in vigorously boiling water, packing fur coats on hangers, choosing a stout hanger, cleaning sailor hats with oxalic acid solution to remove yellowing, and a sunburn cream made from zinc oxide ointment and camphor.
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Wairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, Cor
the Farmer Publishing CO
Conn
Baldwin
Hartford Courant
Bryan
Connecticut
Clews
Condittons
Roosevelt
Brittie Gager
the Automobile World
Roy Held
Stratford
Fairfield
Westport
The
D. M. Read Co
the Linen Department
G.G. Schneider
D.D.S
Slain ST
Parker's
P.O. Arcade
W. D. Cook & Son
Water ST
Radford B. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Henry C. Reid
Bank
Kelly’s Cigar
Patrfield Ave
Soomalete
James H. Kelly
Burns Co
Frisbie
Dia
A. M. Wooster
Lewis
Auneeeyst
Dr. Lerd
Aisling
Tailoring
Cannon Street
Bridgeport Ion
N. Buckingham & Co
Atlantic Hotel
Ovality
F. J. Abercrombie
State Street
Fred J. Elander
Henry Miller
Jackson
Star Yiddéian Co
Enaon
Evens
Charlies Frohman
Billie Burke
W. S. Maugham
Bridgeport Baseball Club
Newfield Park
NEW Britain
Waterbury vi
Lunca
Cannon & Ferguson
Elwood & Son’s
John Street
D. Goldberg
Venaer
Thorste Court
William Flynn
District of Bridgeport
Gebarrea
Ranny
Catherine T. Plyen
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