Bridgeport High School Class of 1909 Commencement
The Bridgeport High School Class of 1909 held its commencement at Smith's theatre, with Superintendent Deane and Principal Simonds present. A large audience watched speeches by John Porter, Cornelia Penfield, Nils Larsen, Mary Lucey, and James Meeker, with prizes of 30 and 20 dollars awarded to the top speakers. The event featured Vaughan's orchestra and a chorus directed by Cora Purvivance, and noted recent honors for graduates including the Barnum prize and other awards with ties to the 1908 class.
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Bridgeport High School
Smith's Theatre
Board of Education
High School
Charles W. Deane
Henryip Simonds
Vaughan
Cora M
Harris G. Sanborn
Peat
John Sherman Porter
Cornelia Sterrett Penfield
Nils
Kenneth Kiefer
Fairchild
Mérici Irene Burto
Dorothy Hoyt Smith
Charlies James Harris
Commercial Department
Ino Minority Report on Electric Repeal Bill
Hartford June 2 Senator Searls and the judiciary committee indicated they would submit a favorable report on the substitute bill backed by Howland Drygoods Bridgeport and other state interests to repeal the electric memento statute that governs towns over 15 000 population The senator noted no anticipated opposition from colleagues as the repeal is seen as wholesome good government Also listed are local names McElroy O Hara Gilroy Lis ko Kearney Goodwin
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Committee On Judiciary
Senate
Searls
Howland Dry Goods Company
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Farmer
Howland Drygoods Company
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Moses W. Manwaring
Closing Exercises At St Marys School
The closing exercises of St Marys Parochial School will be held tomorrow at 3 oclock in St Marys Hall. The graduating class will present a program featuring scholar ships, essays, music, declamations, and a valedictory. Medals and diplomas will be awarded to several named students.
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St. Mary's Parochial School
St Mary's Hall
Smanbeth Dooley
William Satoili ‘Kearns
Clara Cecelia Conroy
Irene C. Shannon
Catherine F. Kearns
Margaret A. Hurley
Jane F. Gilroy
Port
Essa
Joan of Arc
Irene
Dooley
Mussin
Cuneo
Charles J. McPiroy
Joseph J. Lisko
Josephine M. Baldwin
Casius
Brutus
Francis A. Dun
Thomas FP. O'Hara
Lily
Rose
Clara C. Conroy
Irene FE
Catholic Educaa
Patrick Henry
Irene Ane Satelli Irene Catherine Shannon
Rose Cuneo
Catherine R
Hospitals May Get More Aid for Bridgeport Hospitals
Hartford June 23 Senator Philip L Holzer of Bridgeport has seen an adverse appropriations report tabled on an extra grant for Bridgeport hospital and St. Vincent s hospital The move seeks additional state aid for maintenance plus funding for costly expansions with a likely floor fight in the Legislature If approved Bridgeport could gain and St Vincent s may follow with an extra wing addition in view of state finances and assurances from Senate leaders
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Hartford
Philip L. Holzer
Bridgeport
Committee On Appropriations
Bridgeport Hospital
Eport
St. Vincent's Hospital
Holzer
Blakeslee
General Assembly
Judson drafts amendment to strengthen corrupt practices act
Attorney Judson proposes changes to the 1907 Corrupt Practices Act to curb election corruption. The plan shifts prosecution away from an election court for many officials, exempts U S Senators and Congress members, and clarifies that a Superior court judge will preside with full powers. The amended act aims to restore constitutionality and proper jurisdiction, with continued discussion on the second page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Election Court
Lilley
Stiles Judson
Judson
Election Court
U. S
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Election Court of Inquiry
Attorney Generals Office
Reward of 1000 Dollars for Trumbull Murderer
State's Attorney Stiles Judson authorized to offer a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest, detection, and conviction of the person or persons who killed Sarah Dibble in Trumbull on June 7, 1909. Governor Weeks issued the proclamation dated June 22, 1909, with Hartford as the signing location. Trumbull had already offered $200.
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Stiles Judson
Sarah Dibble
Frank B. Weeks
Connecticut
Trumbull
State
Utilities Committee Sets Monday Meeting on Connecticut
Hartford June 23 Senator Barnum chair of the special committee on a Connecticut public utilities commission says members are to meet Monday in the Lieutenant Governor room to draft a report. Evidence has been submitted and the panel may conclude its work before adjournment on July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Barnum
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut
Weather Indications For New Haven This Week
Forecast calls for warm sultry weather with showers tonight and Thursday, followed by cooler conditions. General showers have occurred recently between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi, the Lake Region and New England, with eastern areas remaining hot and western regions cooler. Edmonton reports a low of 36 degrees. Local showers are likely to develop during day or night with a slightly lower bath on Thursday.
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New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Lake Region
New England
Edmonton
Alleged murderer Leon Ling sought in Chinatown subterranean haunts
New York police issue orders to search secret Chinese underground chambers for Leon Ling, an alleged impersonator and murder suspect in Elsie Sigel’s case. Reports say Ling entered the U S six years ago with a Chinese troupe and is skilled at disguising as a woman. Investigators consider Pacific coast cities or New Orleans as possible refuges and note ties to Chinese smuggling networks. San Francisco Chinatown squads conduct a wide sweep while cautioning that old underground routes may still exist.
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United Press
New York
Leon Ling
Chinatown
Elsie Sigel
Ward
Leon
San Francisco
New Orleans
Galveston
Washington
Rio Grande
Enac
United States
Gee Clong Tong
Soas
Chins
Tong
Léon
Chief Cook
Suit Filed Against the Sultan in Constantinople
Ali Haider Midhat Pasha files another lawsuit against the Sultan alleging Abdul ordered the killing of his father who framed the Turkish constitution. Abdul reportedly offers settlements to Ali to drop the case, fearing disclosures from prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Constantinople
Ali Haider Midhat Pasha
Midhat Pashaa
Abdul
Ali
Sons Accept Design for Monument to Minute Men
Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution approves H Daniel Webster New York sculpture for a Compo Beach monument. Details include a bronze minute man firing from behind rocks with two tablets on three builders. Estimated cost about 3000 dollars. over 2000 subscribed, remaining funds sought by treasurer Henry C. Sherwood. Board assigns committee to finalize subject to state sculpture commission acceptance.
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Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Union League Club
New Haven
Compo Beach
Sculpton
H. Daniel Webster
New York
Henry C. Sherwood
Leader of mutiny killed by American in Davao clash
Manila reports that Sergeant Academia, leader of the Davao mutiny where Commander Walker and Americans fortified a church, was killed by Sergeant Hewason of the pursuing party on June 18. Hewason was injured in the encounter. Five mutineers have been captured. eighteen are ...
Women Thieves Must Do Time in City Court
In the city court Deputy Judge Wilder jailed Mary Carroll for 75 days and fined her $1 and costs. Her sister Fanny McLean alias Atkins received 65 days and $5 costs, and niece Emma Tooker faced fines and 55 days. All three pleaded guilty to shoplifting across multiple counts from Howland's and other stores, submitted to Bertillon measurements, and were committed to jail after failing to post bonds.
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Wilder
Mary Carroll
Fanny McLean
Atkins
Emma Tooker
McLean
George F. Mara
Carroll
Took
North End
Miss Morrison
Tooker
Mara
Waterbury
Mrs. Carroll
Mrs Carroll
Burroughs Street
Joseph Coughlin
Howland’s
Kline Bros. Kleban & Gelmean's
Holbrook & McNamara’s
Trolley Cars Spark Speed Controversy on Fairfield Ave
Fairfield avenue residents clash with Connecticut Co over rapid trolley service with many flat wheels and speeds up to 30 miles an hour. Authorities and residents plan fixed actions, listing car and conductor numbers as they push for moderate operation and safer crossings.
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Fairfield Ave
Citizens
Connecticut Co
Aristocratic Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Common Council
Connecticut
Clinton Avenue
Park Avenue
Tech Police
Mrs Goulds Drink Menu Evidence at Seperation Trial
New York June 23 further evidence in the Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould separation and alimony case shows she drank only water at Mme Edmunds. witnesses say she was a moderate drinker and did not appear intoxicated. Mrs Gould's friend Mabel Sells testifies to frequent visits and no drunken behavior. trial details include references to Castle-Gould and a confrontation with her secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Edward Rowan
Mme. Edmund
Gould
Mrs. Gould
Goulds
Florida
Elijah Sells
No inquest over Richard Anderson
Coroner Clifford B. Wilson announced no inquest will be held into the death of five year old Richard Anderson who was killed yesterday by a trolley work car. Investigations indicate the car moved slowly and the child darted from behind a sprinkling cart, the motorman not seeing him until impact. The car stopped within six feet.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Richard Anderson
For Sale Opportunities at 56 Golden Hill Street
Classified notes advertise items for sale including a saloon for 650 dollars at 56 Golden Hill Street and furnished room house and chair lunch room also listed at the same address. Also two good two family houses offered by M. C. Realty Company, 56 Golden Hill Street. A lost Lady's Elgin watch with a leather fob letter G, reward offered.
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Golden Hill St
M. C. Realty Company
North Main Street
Main Street
Standard Art Store
Main St
Stratfield Building
For Sale Items Include Pabst Milwauker Beer and Electric Vage
Classified blurb lists Pabst Milwauker Famous Steam Beer at 1.00 per two dozen and a contact Jack Mason 6 Can non Street. Also advertises Electric Gam biage suitable for a lady from The Rants Motor Co. 625 State St. WANTED young man stenographer with office work knowledge. respond to Box 569 Dusto.
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Milwauker
Jack Mason
Rants Motor Co
State St
Dusto
Smartest Royal Event Opens at Olympia
The three day royal charity event at Olympia opens June 23 under the guise of supporting the Hospital for Sick Children. Prominent attendees include Marlborough, Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Miss Goelet, the Duchess of Westminster, Devonshire, and various countesses and princesses.
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Olympia
London
Ess of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
Miss Goelet
Erset
Westminster
Devonshire
Fort
Newcastle
Rutland
Alexis Delgoroussey
Countesses of Pence and
Cromra
Sarah "Wilson
W .Waldorf-Astor
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Porter
Meeker
Philip Manjoney
INO Minority Report
ST. Mary’s School
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mise Frances Paul Drexel Feil
A. J. Antelo Devereux
Alexander van Rensselaer
Archishop Ryan
Europe
Hou
Utilities Committee
Sultan
THE
Minute Men
Boumi
Wellington
Agnes Barritt
McDonald
Unmea Rress
Chicago
P. H. McDonald
Elizabeth Gingles
Geo. J. Laborde
William St
Howare Ave
John St. Dewb
A Mansfield
Meigs
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
JAMES J_ SHEEHAN
Jim
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Morton’s
Eogerhardt
N. Y
Smith
Mark Nagle
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
Carroll Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Joseph A. O'Brien
Dreamwold
Newtown
North Ave
Emaska
Frederick M. Lincoln
Aeford
Conn
Disalla
L. Sukliyan's
East Main St
Wm. A
Round Hill Farm
Fairfield
East End
River View Park
Boston Realty Co
Warner Building
Ee Eee
Hubbell Terrace
Warner
Noble Ave
Diad
Theodore Leavenworth
R. D
Adelphia Optical College
Lucres Eychhrist League
St. Charles Church
League
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