Wood Block Pavement Debate Dominates Main Street Meeting
Amity and Unity shaped a heated hearing as Hartley pressed a straight committee stance against crooked rumors. D Bel of Meigs Company led a large property owner delegation backing wood blocks, citing New York Boston and Springfield authorities. About 60 million dollars in property involved, key speakers urged durability quietness and easier maintenance over rail and brick options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Amity
Unity
D. Bel
Meigs Company
New York
Boston
Springfield
Wan
John N. Near
Alderman Hiartley
Bell
Main Street
C. H. Chapman
Connecticut Company
Frank D l
Mr. Bell
New Haven
Bridgeport
Bondon
Paris
Fairfield Avenue
C. S. Canfield
Eloquent Orator to Honor Memory of Irish Martyr
Hon. John T. Keating, former president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the United States, will speak Sunday evening at Poli's theatre on Robert Emmet under the Emmet club. Keating, renowned for his oratory and deep study of Irish history, will illuminate Emmet’s life and influence through his knowledge of Ireland and its institutions. The address promises a richly contextual portrayal of the man and his era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Keating
Citizens of
Bridgeport
Poli’s Theatre
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
United States
Robert Emmet
Emmet Club
Keating
Hibernian Order
Emmet
John T, Keating
Death of Local Writer and Composer Fenton Quinn
Fenton C. Quinn of 131 Walnut Street died yesterday in New York after a decline in health. A skilled machinist at Locomobile Co, he gained public notice for music and lyrics for local minstrels and teamed on songs and sketches for amateurs. He left for Montana for health, suffered hemorrhages in Denver, was treated on the train with oxygen, and died at his parents’ home two days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New -York
Fenton C. Quinn
Walnut Street
Quinn
Locomobile Co
The
Eagles
Sacred Heart Minstrels
Montana
Denver
Col
Mrs Noonan May Recover From Self Inflicted Bullet
Mrs Margaret Noonan who fired a 32 calibre bullet into her breast yesterday is expected to recover. She remains rational and cheerful despite refusing to discuss her act. The bullet passed through her body, penetrated the left lung four inches above the heart, and she has recovered from the initial shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Noonan
Noonan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Libel Indictments Accepted In New Federal Case
Delancey Nicoll for the Press Publishing Co and Samuel Untermeyer for Caleb M. Van Hamm appeared before Federal Judge Holt in New York and accepted service in criminal libel indictments tied to World stories on a Panama property purchase. They sought two weeks to decide a course. the judge fixed one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Delancey Nicoll
the Press Publishing Company
The
New York World
Samuel Untermeyer
Caleb M. van Hamm
the World
Holt
Federal Grand Jury
Jeozene
Wall Street Today Market Fluctuations Amid Shifting Demand
At 11 a m the strength shown early faded as covering shorts met higher levels. Large selling orders reduced demand and prices fell across the room. By noon buying returned, erasing losses and restoring a firm tone with fractional gains for leading issues versus yesterday’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Anthracite Region Faces Possible April 1 Coal Strike
Archibald McNeil Jr of Archibald McNeil & Sons predicts a general suspension of Anthracite mining on April 1 if miners' demands are rejected. He notes the miners hold about 419000 dollars and operators 5000000 tons of coal, with United Mine Workers backing the miners. Local prices may rise if the strike lasts into summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Archibald McNeil & Sons Company
New England
McNeil
Toto
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Truesdale
Baer
Indianapolis
Lost Satchel Reveals Secret Wedding Between Schepp and Peate
A satchel containing photos of Frank G. Schepp of 342 Hamilton and Miss Sarah J. Peate of 62 Elias, plus a card for Mr. and Mrs. Schepp, was found by friends and disclosed the couple’s marriage. They wed on Feb. 17 with Rev. Herman Wiemar. The home is at Pembroke and Curtis. The bride works as an inspector at U. M. C. Co. The groom leads Frank G. Schepp & Co. plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Schepp
Sarah J. Peate
Herman Wiemar
Hamilton Street
Elias Street
Pembroke and
Curtis Streets
Frank G. Schepp & Co
Roosevelt to sail for Naples on March 23
Former President Roosevelt announced he will sail from Oyster Bay on March 23 aboard the Hamburg American liner Hamburg. The voyage will take him to Gibraltar and Naples, with the departure set for the stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Naples
Hamburg
Gibraltar
Chances Are Against Minority Report On City Court Contest
The judiciary committee voted six to four in favor of Elbert Q. Hull and Robert H. Gould for city court judge and deputy judge, defeating Carl Foster and Frank L. Wilder. Latimer sided with Gould while others faced pressure to back Foster. No minority report is expected, though outcomes remain uncertain before the legislature debate. John T King leads Hull-Gould support as Bartlett’s popularity aids the slate. Continued on Second Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Elbert Q. Hull
Robert H. Gould
Carl Foster
Frank L. Wilder
Senator Latimer
New London
Foster
Gould
Tale
Latimer
Fred Bartlett
Foster-Wilder
Searles
Judge Malone
Cronin
Higgins
Hull
Hull-Gould
Lewis Meets With District Officers Of Mine Workers
In Wilkes-Barre Pa on March 6 district officers of the anthracite Mine Workers of America confer with President T L Lewis to decide if the region faces peace or war. Lewis met with Baer of Reading Railroad in Philadelphia and plans a conference with district leaders and operators in Baer’s office next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wilkesbarre
Anthracite Organization
The
Mine Workers of America
T. L. Lewis
Lewis
Baer
Reading Road
Philadelphia
Schwab Returns With Large European Steel Orders
New York March 5 Charles M Schwab head of Bethlehem Steel and a former steel-trust president arrived on the Lusitania from a profitable winter abroad. He is said to have booked orders from Russia for steel armor plate and other mill products that will keep Bethlehem busy for some time. It is believed he will push for wage reductions in the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Charles Mschwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steel Trust
Lusitania
Schwab
Russia
Pope Pius X Reported Worse
Rome reports Pope Pius X slightly worse today though attending physicians say the condition is not alarming. He has decided to remain in his hed sil daw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rome
Roosevelt Returns Home Quietly After Night of Celebration
Oyster Bay crowds greet ex president Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill with fireworks and a band. He declares he will not talk to newspaper men and will remain a private citizen while preparing for his African trip. A second item notes a New York court verdict against the American Sugar Refining Company for 124,116 tied to alleged fraudulent methods at Brooklyn piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Noah Seaman
Mr. Roosevelt
Ethel
Mrs. Roosevelt
Bess
Sugar CO
New York
United States District Court Today
United States
American Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn
Ex-President Roosevelt on duties after leaving office
In a written interview, Theodore Roosevelt states ex presidents have duties of any good citizen to work for the common good and a special obligation to the country. He rejects becoming a sage, says he will remain active in public life, and thanks the people for the opportunity to serve, urging others to do their duty and live with common sense and high ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Gilson Gardner
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Theo Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Hearing set for St Patrick's Day in Bridgeport charter amendments
Bridgeport Mayor said Wednesday March 17 is the hearing date on amendments to the city charter as notified by House Committee on Cities and Boroughs chair Scott. He noted the timing won’t keep him from attending the Knights of St Patrick dinner that city hosts on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
House
Scott
Legislative Committee On Cities & Boroughs
City of
Bridgeport
Knights of St. Patrick
Starin Disaster to Be Investigated
The Starin disaster will be investigated Thursday afternoon in the office of the United States steamboat inspector in New Haven. Captain W. H. Van Pelt, Pilot Edward McBreen, Engineer Elisha Allen and others aboard when she grounded off the breakwater on February 20 have been called. The vessel was hot materially damaged by yesterday's storm. The work of floating her was continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steamboat Inspector
New Haven
W. H. van Pelt
Edward McBreen
Elisha Allen
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Wall Street Today
Africa
Europe
Sidto
House and Son
Fairfield Ave
Au P
Wells St
Enterprise Club
State St
Atp Eee
Wood's
Cannon St. A
Hallet Street
Wood
Cannon St
Blackman
Ene Ave
Lady's
Park
Fairfield Aves
Park Ave
Pierce, Tribune
Dayton
Racycle
Iver Johnson
Columbus
E. J. O'Neill
Main St
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Weber
Fairfield & Co
State Price
EL B. Bennett
North Ave
Conn
Houston St
Gilbert St
Job
M. T
P. O
South
Norwalk
Warner Brothers Company
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Colorado
Maplewood
Colorado Aves
F. Watson
Warner
New England Auto School
State Street
Randall Ave
Main
Mark Nagie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
Hilltrhiss
Moreton’s
Fairfield Avenus
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Sears
Meigs Building
Hocks
M. M. Nagel
East Main St
Boston Cleaning and Dyeing CO
Standard Art Store
Stratfield Building
Lodge No
L A. of
ST. Patrick’s Day
Starin
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