Beardsley Statue Unveiled in Beardsley Park Dedication
Thousands gathered at Beardsley park for the unveiling of the James W. Beardsley statue presented by the Board of Trade and accepted by Mayor Lee. Park officials and dignitaries praised the bronze sculpture by Welhuus, with a Davenport oration, a Wheeler & Wilson band concert, and garlands from local children marking the ceremony.
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Eames
Enos
Board of Trade
Lee
Davenport
Beardsley Park
James W. Beardsley
Welhuus
Nobile Avenue
Mie Bronse
Eich
Park Joner George
Deniel Davenport
Fred Enos
Apeenmesaer
Ing Amelice
City of
Bridgeport
George W
Isaac W. Birdseye
Henry A. Bishop
Samuel H. Wheeler
Morris Boe
Frederick Sailer
Charles Henry G ¥Ebeus
Irs
Henry Bacon
Wheeler & Wilson
How Beardsley Died An Appreciation Of His Life
James W. Beardsley died at his home on the Trumbull road near the old toll gate on New Year’s Day 1893 from injuries received after two masked intruders entered December 22 in search of hidden gold. The robbers robbed him at gunpoint, fled, and were later captured. The town mourned the loss of a benefactor who donated the park bearing his name.
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James W. Beardsley
Trumbull Road
Mr. Beardses
Beardsley
Bridgeport
Mr. Beardsley
Monfore
Eli Walker
Beardsley Park
Monroe
General Assembly
William Ewart Gladstone
Mr. Ley
Beardsley Dedication Park Gift Shapes Bridgeport Vision
The Beardsley Park donor, Mr Beardsley, defended by witnesses, died after robbers assaulted him during a confrontation. The Bridgeport civic donor funded a lasting urban green space from his estate, viewing it as a public, religiously rooted legacy rather than personal fame.
Beardsley Park Monument Poem by Charles MacKenzie Abercrombie
A civic tribute poem urging a Beardsley Park monument to symbolize progress and local pride. It invites travelers to honor a noble man sprung from a noble sire and aspire to higher aims, praising Bridgeport's civic virtue and home-loving community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles MacKenzie Abercrombie
Bridgeport
Married at St Marys in a brisk city ceremony
Rev John F Murphy conducted a nine oild high mass at St Marys church uniting Miss Lillian A Destwood of Nichols street and Mr Frank J Reba of Newfield avenue in marriage Attendants were Rose H Reba sister of the groom and Joseph F Boskek The groom a machinist with the American British Manufacturing Co is active in Bridgeport athletics and polo After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside on Newfield avenue
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John F. Murphy
St. Mary’s Church
Lillian A. Destwood
Nichols Street
Frank J. Reba
Newfield Avenue
Rose H. Reba
Joseph F. Boskek
American & British Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport
Newfield
Man Charged With Brass Theft in Jail Straining Family
John Marchlynske, 16 Gilmore Street, a former driver for M H Rogers, has been jailed after failing to post a 1500 bond on a charge of complicity in brass theft from his employer. His four children and destitute wife have received city aid since his arrest.
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Charities Department
John Marchlynske
Gilmore Street
Marchlynske
M.H. Rogers
Worker killed in Winsted hosiery plant incident
In Winsted on June 19 Joseph Lawsdn aged 31 was instantly killed at the Winsted Hosiery Company plant. He was attempting to throw off a belt when it caught him and hurled him against a heavy press, crushing his skull. The coroner reported he left one child.
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Winsted
Winsted Hosiery Company
Joseph Lawsdn
Lawson
Hearst
Lee
Higgins Swains
Itis
Beardsley Statue Reveals Civic Ideals in Davenport Oration
Daniel Davenport’s eloquent unveiling speech honors James W. Beardsley born Monroe May 8 1820 tracing his New England lineage through Progenitors Prudden and Walker. He says Beardsley’s virtues reflect early New England values and the nation’s founding spirit as we set him as a public beacon.
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Mr. Davenport
Carlyle
Cromwell
James W. Ley
Monroe
Elisha H. Beardsley
Betsy Walker
New England
Peter Prudden
Dr. Johnson
United States
William Seardsley
Stratford-on-Avon
William Shakespeare
Stratford, Conn
Stratford
Robert Walker
Samuel Adams
Massachusetts
Winthrop the Elder
Boston
Death of George L. Dovey on train near Xenia
George L. Dovey, president and owner of the Boston National League baseball team, died on Pennsylvania Train No. 5 near Cedarville, Ohio, from a hemorrhage of the lungs. He had been on his way from Steubenville to Cincinnati to purchase players, was conscious until death, and notified officials before passing. His death was unexpected after a period of ill health.
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Xenia
Ohio
George L. Sbovey
Pennsylvania
Cedarville
Steubenville
Cincinnati
Dovey
Garry Hermann
National Committee
Hermann
Devey
Planter
Latrobe
National League
Boston Club
Robertson in Locomobile wins Coke Cup race in dramatic lead
Crown Point June 19 George Robertson winner of the Vanderbilt Cup race duplicates his feat in the Coke Cup by overtaking Louis Chevrolet on lap ten. Robertson drove his Locomobile from sixth on lap four to win in 6 17 38 over ten laps. Chevrolet had engine trouble and oil delays, finishing second with Bourque in Knox Co 2 third, one minute behind Chevrolet.
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United Press
Crown Point
George Robertson
Louis Chevrolet
Robertson
Matson
Chevrolet
Englebeck
Bourque
Indiana Trophy race near Lowell thrills crowd at 39 mile course
Crowds lined the 23 mile course as the Coke cup auto race began for 53 horsepower limited stock cars. Denison in Knox No 7 surged to lead on the fifth lap, with Bourque and Chevrolet close behind. Robertson, Strang, and others chased through six laps amid crashes and repairs on the arduous seventh lap.
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Stoddard-Dayton
Horse Power
Bert Miller
Knox
W. Bourque
S—Apperson
M. J. Seymour
Buick
L. Strang
Saeta
C. A. Englebeck
Locomobile
J. W. Florida
A. Denison
R. Lytle
George Robertson
L. Chevrolet
Fiat
E.A. Hearne
R. Burman
Ira Cobe
Chicago Automobile Club
Crown Point
Ind
Robertson
Lytle
Strang
Brickwall
Lowell
Wagner
Florida
Apperson
Seymour
Chevrolet
Denison
Burman
Grandstand
Bourque
Loco
Miller
Englebeck
Hearne
Wong
Senator Beveridge Attacks National Cash Register Monopoly
Washington June 19 Senator Beveridge denounced the National Cash Register Company as the country’s most complete monopoly. He proposed trimming tariff on cash registers from 30 to 15 percent ad valorem. He cited 500000 machines sold at $75 million cost and claimed Americans paid $5 million more than the English for the same machines. He showed price lists alleging foreign buyers could import cheaper and questioned indictments and prosecutions. The motion was postponed for Finance Committee consideration. Beginning tomorrow mass at St Marys church and July first month celebrations announced.
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United Press
Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Secretary of the Treasury
England
Burton
Ohio
Finance Committee
National Cash Register Co
Massachusetts
Ates
Root
Pinace Committee
Real estate and misc listings in Bridgeport area
A collage of rental, sale, and job notices from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Listings include a large front room for rent at 86 Cannon St and 5 room with improvements at 254 Coleman St, numerous sale ads for land and lots in Dodge Park River View Park Hubbell Terrace and more, plus requests for agency setup and sales of lamps, pianos, and a touring car with price details. Also notices for lost auto top cover, barbering on steamship trips, and a smoker invitation from Bricklayers Union.
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Coleman Street
Roth
North Avenue
City
Heire
Fair Mfg. Co
Racine
Wis
Dodge Park
Boston Realty Co
Warner Building
Bridgeport
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America
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Noble Park
Pyramids
Egypt
ST. Mary’s
Father Murphy
Miss Destwood
Daniel Davenport
Boston N. L
West
John Lepore
Sixth Street
Cisse
Cal—Robertsons
National ‘Cash Register Company
Standard Oil
St. Mary's Church
Cannon St
Schwaebischer Maennerchor
Barnum Avenue
C. H. Curtiss
Naugatuck
River View Park
Hubbell Terrace
Barnum Ave
New York
Hudson
Fred Hahn, Sr
National Co-operative Realty Co
Marden Bldg
Washington, D. Cc
E. T. Coe
Arcade Hotel
Conn
McMullin
U. Niper
American Graphophone
Cherry St
Hancock and
Howard Ave
Stretford Ave
New Haven
Carroll Avenue
Necticut Avenue
Joseph A. O'Brien
Tech
Noticp
Bricklayers & Plasterers’ Union
Emmet Hall
State Street
James Fitzpatrick
Noble Ave
Crane Co
West Plant
Buick Motor Co
Mich
Valve Coment
West End
Ann St
One_ Gabler
Steinert & Sons Co
Haynes Bros
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main St
Digu
The
Gaynor & Mitchell Mfg. Co
Park Avesnue
Ada Josed
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