Harrigan Demands Stricter Coal Specs To Protect Taxpayers
Alderman Harrigan writes Mayor Wilson urging Bridgeport to adopt rigid coal specifications for the Board of Contract & Supply. He cites a 2000 ton anthracite contract lacking standard samples and bone content limits, arguing for independent coal testing, stricter inspection, and penalties to prevent overpayment.
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Harrigan
Board OF Contract
Alferman Harrigan
Wilson
Board of Contract and Supply
Alderman Harrigan
Bridgeport, Coon
Clifford B. Whison
Bridgeport
Board of Aldermen
Board of Supply
Board of Contract & Supply
Baldwin
D- Gera
Balawin
Via
SAM Coal
Wass
Comfrsctor
D. P. Harrigan
Exonerated Man Fights Accuser Then Is Arrested Again
John Mechunk 20 of Putnam Street appeared in city court after an earlier arrest for theft from a friend. Detective George Simon charged him with assault and breach of the peace after a confrontation on Ogden Street with Joseph Tosheveck 13. Police L M Farrell and D J Hyan broke up the fight, with Mechunk fined for his part and the other man fined $15.
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John Mechunk
Putnam Street
Mechunk
George Simon
Joseph Tosheveck
Shelton Street
Ogden Street
L. M. Farrell l
D. J. Hyan
Pullman Service on Waterbury to New York Morning Express
A Pullman parlor car operates on the Waterbury to New York morning train leaving Waterbury at 5 20 a m and Bridgeport at 7 45 a m with arrival in New York at 9 03 a m weekdays. Under the summer schedule effective June 11 the train will leave Waterbury at 6 40 a m about 15 minutes later than before and will depart Bridgeport at 7 55 p m with New York arrival at 9 20 a m. The service will use an electric locomotive from Bridgeport offering added comfort and the schedule will resemble the Bankers Express from New Haven.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport
New York
Stratford
Mclusive
Electtric
Fording Dition Comfort
Bankers
New Haven
Greyhound Bites a Circus Employee
Richard Moulton, a circus traveler long at ease with Russian greyhounds, was bitten on the left knee last night by a greyhound during play. He dressed the wound with iodine, sought emergency care, and Dr. E. W. Paine treated him this morning. He vows to avoid the greyhounds henceforth.
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Richard Moulton
West End
Moulton
E. W. Paine
G A C Band Concert At Wood Park Tonight
Coast Artillery Corps band concert at Wood Park announced with program including March Washington Grays Overture The Beautiful Galatea and patriotic selections led by Paul G Goulding director.
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Coast Artillery Corps Band
Wood Park
Washington Grays
Francm
Suppe
Princess Pat
Victor Herbert Iayli
Suwanee—Myndieton
Tobani
Glogan
Paul G. Goulding
Women to Work in Fairfield for Red Cross
The Fairfield Chapter American Red Cross Work Committee will meet every Wednesday morning at The Overlook on Mrs Henry C Sturges grounds. All willing women may attend whether already members or not. Meeting hours are 9 to 12.
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Fairfield
American Red Cross
Henry C. Sturges
Johanns enjailed for stealing candy at Fairfield avenue
Johannsen, 22, of Brooklyn was jailed for 10 days after stealing boxes of candy and cigarettes from a candy kitchen at 269 Fairfield Avenue. Detective Sergeant Hall recovered the goods in Johannsen's room.
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Fairfield Avenue
Johannsen
Brooklyn
N. X
Judce Wider
Hall
Vance Named Democratic National Convention Alternate
New Britain editor J. Vanch Al-ternate of New Britain was chosen as the Democratic national convention alternate in St Louis by Thomas Hewes of Farmington He previously served as an alternate to the Baltimore convention that nominated President Wilson four years ago.
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New Britain
Jotinetone Vance
St. Louis
Thomas Hewes
Farmington
Vance
Baltimore
Wilson
Bank cashier arrested in Boston for $41,000 theft
Harry A. Jones, longtime assistant cashier at Stoneham National Bank, was arrested by federal officials in Boston on June 7 charged with abstracting $41,000 of bank funds. The case outlines alleged misappropriation over a period, with authorities pursuing recovery of the missing funds.
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Boston
Harry A. Jones
Stoneham National Bank
Big Own One
Party Harmony At Chicago Is Crane's Aim
W Murray Crane former Massachusetts senator and advocate of party harmony asks Republican leaders in Chicago to seek a united campaign. He warns against a possible Roosevelt bolt while proposing tentative talks to prevent a split.
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Chicago
Crane
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Warspite Sunk in North Sea Battle Berlin Claims
Despatches from Kiel to Overseas News Agency persist in saying the British battleship Warspite was sunk in the North Sea day battle by the German battleship Koenig. Survivors from the Fibing credit German submarines with influence as shells fell and the sea roiled for 17 hours.
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Berlin
Kiel
Fibing
City Officials Held For Ettor Abduction
Lawrence Massachusetts June 7 City Marshal Maurice F McKenna and three other police officers were held for the grand jury on charges of abducting Joseph Ettor organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World. Bonds set at $500 each for the officers. Ettor claimed he was taken to Boston in an automobile with the officers riding as escorts.
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Lawrence
Mass
Maurice F. McKenna
Grand Jury
Joseph Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
Gftor
Commissioner of Public Safety
Cadogen
Ettor
Tram Mil Leading In Florida Senate Primary Race
Tampa dispatch reports Democrat Park Trammell holding a lead in the Florida United States Senate primary as returns come in from June 7. Unclear results for the vice presidential contest between Marshall and Mader as Missouri votes are tallied.
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Tampa
Fla
Joan Meagre
Park Trammil
United States
Marshall
Elliott W. Mader
Missouri
Florida
Miss Wilson Recovering After Streetcar Fall
Miss Catherine Wilson aged 21 of 19 Prospect street suffered two fractured ribs abrasions to elbows and a missing front tooth when she fell while alighting from a trolley at State street and Hancock avenue. She was reported resting comfortably at St. Vincent's hospital today.
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Catherine Wilson
Prospect Street
State Street
Hancock Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Coroner Mix Names Deputy in New Haven
Coroner Mix announced the appointment of Charles Marcy Robinson as deputy coroner. Robinson previously served as counsel for the Connecticut Automobile Association and represented the association at two general assemblies.
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New Haven
Mix
Charles Marcy Robinson
Robinson
Connecticut Automobile Association
Rain Pegs New Haven Forecast For Tonight And Thursday
Weather note reports rain across Connecticut with increasing east winds as a western disturbance shifts toward southern Michigan. Central and southern districts see widespread rain from the Mississippi River to the coast, with cooler temperatures in the north. Also, Mrs. Elizabeth Kline of Rootstown Ohio died after attempting to take honey from a beech tree.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Michigan
Ohio
Uge
Mississippi River
Elizabeth Kline
Rootstown
Turns Tables On Bandit But He Escapes Him
A bandit attempted to rob Joseph Michaels at Neufeld Avenue and Bagin Street Saloon. Michaels wrestled for the revolver as a shot grazed his hand and the mirror shattered. The thief fled. police have a kodak clue and strong description, with initials I E Ho on the revolver handle.
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I.E. Ho
Joseph Michaels
Neufeld Avenue
Bagin Street
Michael
Michaels
Revulver
Pneumonia Toll Tops Bridgeport May Deaths
Bridgeport records show pneumonia causing 65 of 205 May deaths, the leading cause. The report lists measles and other diseases, with 12 stillbirths and many deaths among seniors, including 30 over 63.
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Bridgeport
Railroad Managers Face Union Protests at Wage Conference
In New York on June 7, Elisha Lee chairman of railroad managers refused to answer questions from employee representatives on wage scales. The move sparked protests from union leaders who threatened to end the conference, charging bad faith by management.
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New York
Elisha Lee
United States
Building permits totaling thirty two thousand five hundred seventy dollars
Building commissioners granted permits last evening totaling 32570 dollars for numerous projects including single and two family houses, garages, stores, additions, and alterations across multiple streets and properties. Named correspondents include H W Hayes Andrew Freestock W H Johnson Andrew Musul F J Benton D W Coughlin White Eagle Association Edward H Malvoy G Ansognant Tony Jullin Bertha B Wheeler Di Narda Mrs J Weber Sevan Huda William J Chatjos Blaie and Gerourey Martin E Smith and wife and others.
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Que
Harmony Street
H.W. Hayes
Pixlee Place
Andrew Freestock
Laurel Avenue
W. H. Johnson
White Street
Andrew Musul
Tivingston Place
F. J. Benton
Lindsley Street
Wayne Street
Bertha B. Wheeler
Cleveland Avenue
Fourth Stret
J. Weber
River Street
Sevan Huda
East Main Street
Barnum Avenue
William 3
Chatjos
Stats Street
Biaie and
Gerourey
Smith Street
Martin E. Smith
Wheat at 68 in Ohio crop report and copper production rise
Ohio's crop report lists wheat condition at 68. Shannon Copper Co. reports May production of 1,074,000 pounds of copper. April immigrant admissions total 30,560. Greek soldiers ordered back to Athens from border districts.
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Ohio
Athens
Shannon Copper Co
United States
Local Abduction Charge In City Court
Royal Leonard of Ashby Pails Miss and Lovells May Curtis of Sheffield Mass face abduction charges in city court. Friends say Leonard will not be prosecuted as the girl, 16, is involved. Two autos were stolen last evening, a jitney bus and a touring car, with police investigation ongoing.
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Royal Leonard
Ashby Pails
Lovells May Curtis
Sheffield
Mass
Leonard
West End
Fairfield ‘Avenue
Middle Street
Fox Finds Hons Detective Sergeant Foints Mare Incident
Last night a brown mare was found near Nadbewieke in front of Clark's hardware store on Sroad Street. The finder, Detective Sergeant Sereeant Gaorge Foints, located the animal during the other Bodh event.
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Sereeant
Gaorge
Maude
Theo
Ritchie
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Pullman
Red Cross
Jack” Vanch
Horsford
Warspite
Miss Wilson
Bandit
Main Street
Gold St
Fox
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