Commencement at Parochial Schools in Bridgeport
Parochial school graduates in Bridgeport face completion delays but a clear path to diplomas emerges. Catholic schools expect at least 100 pupils to pass exams with honors and enroll in High school this September. St Charlier will not hold public exercises. about 20 will graduate, 15 entering High school. St Augustine's mirrors last year’s numbers, and Sacred Heart Sacred Be rt closes June 25 with about 40 graduates, two thirds planning to join High school. A prominent clergyman will address the ceremonies in a simple closing program.
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Ester High School
Bridgeport
St. Charlier School
St Augustine's School
Sacred Beert School
Sacred Heart Church
Bell Opposed To Woman Assistant Supt Of Schools
At a board of education meeting in Bridgeport A W Bell led opposition to appointing Miss Fanny Hurley as assistant superintendent citing a belief that a woman should not hold such authority. Other members supported Hurley, noting her qualifications and the need for unified instruction across city schools. The board planned to vote June 21st with a salary of 2000 dollars, while several other appointments were also recommended.
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Bridgeport
Reka of Education
A. W. Bell
Fanny Hurley
Ma Ddlewood Avenue
John F. Brady
Elmer H. Havens
Charles W. Deane
Bell
Willams
Courtright
Brady
Havens
Miss Hurley
Mr. Brady
Deane
Publicc
Buffalo
New Haven
Baltimore
New York
Mises Hurley
Mr. Havens
Maplewood Avenue
Lena Barry
Summerfield
Caroline Wooster
Kossuth Street
Grace Anderson
Whittier Street
Sophia Grumman
Clara Preston
William, Lieberum
Marta Cullen
Myrtle Avenue
Richards & Schardoc Stamford
Weather Indications for New Haven and Connecticut
Weather forecast for New Haven and Connecticut calls for fair conditions with lower temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Moderate northwest winds and a ridge of high pressure extend from upper Michigan to Louisiana. Scattered showers occurred recently in the northwest and from Indiana to the coast, with 90s reported yesterday from Iowa to New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut
Rocky Mountains
Indiana
Upper Michigan
Louisiana
Iowa
New England
Upper Lake Region
Death of Judge Tuttle's Mother at Daughter's Home
Hartford dated report states Mrs Antoinette P Tuttle mother of Judge Joseph P Tuttle of the superior court died at her daughter's home Mrs J Arthur Smeaton in Springfield Massachusetts late Monday night. She was a native of Unionville and in her 72nd year.
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Hartford
Antoinette P. Tuttle
Joseph P. Tuttle
Superior Court
J. Arthur Smeaton
Springeld
Mass
E. H. Dillon & Co Millinery Display Opens
At 1165 Main Street the store announces now is the time to choose warm weather hats and trends. The display features Panama hats white chip hats Leghorn white hemp braid hats and a splendid line of white wings ostrich plumes white flowers feathers ribbons and other millinery and dress accessories.
Dark Horse oyster dredge shows promise in harbor trial
A trial of the Dark Horse, a three-hull oyster dredger built by N. A. Lybeck, demonstrated a new harbor harvester with a front carrier and scoop system. The craft, 45 feet long, picked up oysters, shells, crabs and more while testing in the Gut and off Seaside Park amid rough bottom and rocks. Capt. Beardsley of the Andrew Radel Oyster Co. voiced cautious optimism about the device’s potential to speed harvests and reduce lost time, with further trials planned to refine the design.
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N. A. Lybeck
Pembroke Street
Dark Horse
Capt. Lybeck
H. P
Frederick S. Beardsley
Andrew Radel Oyster Company
Seaside Park
Briny Deep
F. G. Beardsley
Engine report cites brake flaw amid steam tests
Main and side rods needed amination and back ends heated. Springs and oiling noted after New Haven to Stamford run. Doherty’s report shows engine steamed well with 200 opening pressure, main reservoir 130, train line 110. Brakes No Good. Mechanic questioned Doherty’s conclusions after superficial brake check.
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New Haven
Stamford
Doherty
Mayor’s veto sustained on Street 16 plan 16 to 5
Golden Valley residents who used the Arch to Congress alley as a shortcut face disappointment as the Board of Aldermen votes 16 to 5 to sustain Mayor Wilson’s veto of the Streets and Sidewalks committee resolution to create a street. Aldermen note daily use by about 2,000 people while opponents cite local residents and property owners. The plan involves condemning city lots for the street and ties to a future Board of Education project for the Kelly house relocation and school facilities.
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Golden Valley
Arch
Congress Streets
Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Peter J. Carroll
Reddy
Miller
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Board of Education
Kelly
Carrell
Mayore Vero
Ministers Halt Exciting Ball Game On Sunday In Redding
In Georgetown villagers moved to stop Sunday ball playing after ministers filed complaints with Grand Juror Duncan and Justice Pinkney. A Bethel visit halted a ninth inning contest as authorities consider obtaining a permit system under the new Sunday law to regulate future games.
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Redding
Georgetown
Portland Avenue
Gilbert & Bennett Company
Duncan
Sanford
Light
Justice of the Peace
B. A. Pinkney
Pinkney
Good Positions Open For Men
Washington announces upcoming civil service openings with salaries from 1080 to 4800 dollars yearly for railroad valuation work under ICC. Open competitive exams slated for senior architect and senior mechanical engineer, plus several other senior positions. Applications due by July 21, 1913 and exams for juniors on July 23 in Hartford Middletown and New Haven. Political appointments noted for George F Hammil Edward Perkins and Harry S Arnold. Congressman Lonergan cites Vice President Marshall.
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Corres
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Interestate Commerce Commission
Hartford
Middletown
New Haven
George F. Hammil
Georgetown
Conn
Edward Perkins
Suffield
Harry S. Arnold
Haddam
Sale of Rugs and Home Goods at The Smith Murray Co
The Smith Murray Co offers special rug lots including 18 by 32 velvet and body Brussels at 59c to 75c each, Axminster 18 by 36 at 98c, and small velvet Brussels 27 by 24 at 1.09 to 1.25. Also listed are wool, picture, and piano dusters, bathing caps, shoes, towels, long and dimity linen fabrics, damask, Marseilles and Crocheted quilts, pillow cases, cotton crash, towels, hats, and assorted domestic textiles with sale prices on many items.
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Brussels
Axminster
Aisie
Sele
Dimity
Marseilles
Winding Local News and Upcoming RAND Concerts
A Hartford banquet invite for Friendly Sons of St Patrick and a vice president scheduling conflict are noted. Bridgeport figures attend a national sheet metal convention. Interstate Commerce Commission sensors discuss wreck bearings. Congressman Donovan proposes multiple pension bills for Bridgeport and Danbury veterans and widows. RAND concerts this week feature Wheeler & Wilson bands at Wood Park Washington Park and Seaside Park events.
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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Hartford
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
McChord
Commission
Bridgeport
Donovan
House
George W. Bond
Alexander Bond
Yate
Co. H
Bridget Gaffney
Patrick Gaffney
Troop K
Bethel Yates
Richard Yates
Thomas Ellis
Noroton Hetgtta
Co. A
RAND
Wheeler & Wilson
Wood Park
Washington Park
Seaside Park
Globe Trotter Encounters High Cost of Living Abroad
M E A Lasley of San Francisco pushed into Bridgeport by bicycle with a camp cart, plans to sleep in Seaside Park. He has traveled 5578 miles across the continent in ten months, half by foot, aiming for Boston then Panama ex expedition funds. He supports himself by carpentry, sailing postcards, and cooking his own meals. He survives hardships and continues toward Morning with the Moose lodge aiding his journey.
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M. E. A. Lasley
San Francisco
Cal
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Seaside Park
Latley
Lasley
Frisco
Pacific Coast
Boston
Bean Town
Panama
Chicago
Love Order of Moose
Order
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Kline’s
Tyson
Elane’s
Meena Cyrus Presto
Per
Cyrus the Deuggist
E. H. Dillon & CO
Main St
Ann ST
Airtford
Ces
Lybeck
California
Carroll
Redding Field
Lonergan
Pensioners
Thomas Riley Marshall
Horsford
Horsford’s
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Jume Sale
Notion
Smith-Murray
Maiden Lane
Sewelers
Greer
Elm Auto Co
Elm Street
Charles Schroeder
Schroeder
W. P. Kirk & Co
National Sheet Metal Workers’ Association
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