Mass meeting for boys arranged by Y M C A
BM Robinson a leading speaker on boy problems will address a mass meeting for boys over 14 at the M B church Fairfield avenue and Broad street at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. His talk is titled Playing a Man's Game and follows his noted work with the Young Men's Christian Association in New York and Boston.
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BM Rolinson
M. B
Broad Street
Washington Post
Bimson
New York
Robinson
Brunswick
Boston
Bors
Boys’ Department
International Committee
Widow Sophia Halsey dies at 95 in Davenport funeral planned
In this city, Tuesday, March 11th, 191?, Sophia Halsey widow of George W. Lockwood, aged 95. Funeral service at her daughter’s home No 390 Park Place Davenport Friday 14th inst at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Wilton Conn. Pike widow Harriet P. Pike passes March 10 1913 in city at No 4193 Beach Street funeral Thursday March 13 at 2:30 p.m. Burial Lakeview cemetery.
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Sophia Halsey
George W. Lockwood
Daniel
Davenport
Park Place
Amit
Wilton
Conn
Pike
Harriet P
Andrew J. Pike
Beach Street
Lakeview
Decision on Congress Street Bridge Suit in Bridgeport
In a land dispute over the old New York New Haven railroad right of way, the Supreme Court held that Wheeler & Howes owns half the disputed land and Center Bridge company has no title to the harbor front. The case traces back to rail abandonment and a revived receiver for the Center Bridge, with representation by Judge Kelcey and ex City Attorney Cullinan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, & New Haven, Railroad Company
Bridgeport
Center Bridge Company
Wheeler & Howes Company
Congress Street
Center Bridge
Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Bridge Company
Wheler & Howes Company
William H. Kelcey
Thomas M. Cullinan
Alderman DeForest and Mrs DeForest Return From Honeymoon
Alderman Robert G DeForest and Miss Elizabeth Wilson have come home to their new address on Fremont Street after a quiet wedding and a honeymoon to Washington and southern locales. Congratulatory messages pour in from friends and neighbors as the couple settles in.
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Robert G. DeForest
Obituary: Mary Kiernan Widow of Michael Kiernan
Funeral services were held today at 9 o'clock at the home of son Joseph Kiernan and St Augustine's church for Mary Kiernan widow of Michael Kiernan. She resided in Bridgeport for 40 years and was 60 years old. Survived by two sons John F and Joseph A and daughter Catherine. She belonged to Calpa circle C F A Mountain Home. Interment was in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Ceetives
Mary
Michael Kiernan
Joseph Kiernan
Catherine Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Sacred Heart
St. Patrick’s
St. Augustine’s
Madison Avenue
St Vincent’s Hospital
John F
New York World
Joseph A
Bridgeport News Co
Catherine
Farmer Want Ads Ic Be A Word Word
A brief classified notice from a rural paper advertises farm needs and services. It mentions farming equipment hogs and crop services. Notable names or dates are not provided.
Firemen Tell of Hardships to Erdman Board
New York March 11 2 firemen from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad testified before the arbitration board handling the dispute between eastern railroads and their firemen. Charles A Kauffman of the Philadelphia division said heavier duties and larger train tonnage raised burdens, while Frederick A Murphy of the Cumberland division described unpaid time and long returns home as crews were kept beyond the 12 hour limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Kauffman
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Arbitration Board
Eastern
Kauffman
Baltimore & Ohio
Frederick A. Murphy
Cumberland
Doctor Sues Catherine Smith for 44 Dollars in Proceeding
Dr John C Lynch sues Catherine Smith in common pleas court for 44 dollars for professional services. Smith contends she paid 100 dollars and argues the doctor promised a reasonable charge. Trial ongoing at press time.
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John C.lynch
Catherine Smith
Scott
Court of Common Pleas
Abolish Personal Tax Debate Caps Gas Stock Increases
Senate debates on proposed public utility capital stock hikes and a House tabled motion to extend Seymour Gas Co charter. Union Electric Light & Power requests increases, critics urge disclosure of purpose. New London repeal bill slated for next Tuesday. mileage payments for legislators advances in concurrence. Mullin pay list faced opposition but passed.
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General
Public Utilities Commission
General Assembly
Senate
Meriden Gas Light Co
Incorporations
Seymour Gas Co
Marsden
Union Electric Light & Power Company
Stoddard
Woodbridge
Wilson
Bridgeport
House
Joseph Mullin
Governor Looks Askance at Free Pass Measure
Senate debated a reconsideration of the free pass bill with Senator Peck opposing, citing constitutional concern over salary increases for lawmakers via mileage. The governor reportedly questioned constitutionality, while debates referenced Senator Quinn and Lenders on reconsideration. A clash over a state hospital trustees appointment followed, with minor committee reports and a rejected reconsideration on an auto horn bill. The House laughed at remarks about lawmakers and a proposed constitutional amendment to raise salaries drew heavy debate.
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Minor
Senate
Senator Peck
Peck
Quinn
Lenders
Lester R. Watrous
J. J. Donahue
Charles A. Jenkins
J. H. Naylor
Norwich Hospital For the
Waterbury
Haynes
Old Lyme
Will Chambers Decide Firemen’s Arbitration Board Case
Chambers of Washington, once a chief justice at the international court in Samoa, serves as chairman of the arbitration board hearing the wage dispute between eastern roads and their firemen. ex-Judge Chambers leads the panel with W. W. Atterbury and Albert Phillips as other members.
Constitutional amendments report favorably on salary rise and charter changes
The committee on constitutional amendments favorably reported a plan from last session increasing legislative salaries to 500 dollars. The favorable items include water service in Norwich, Jewett City charter changes, New Haven voter making by selectmen, state relief amount for the firemen's association, incorporation of the Connecticut Surety Company, Stamford Gas and Electric Charter, Wallingford school bonds, Derby Gas Company charter, and Birmingham Water Company charter. An appropriation of 1,398,000 dollars for state common schools was also reported by the appropriations committee.
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Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Norwich
Jewett City
New Haven
State Firemen’s Association
Connecticut Surety Company
Stamford Gas & Electric Company
Wallingford
Derby Gas Company
Birmingham Water Company
Committee On Appropriations
Postmaster action on mail delays and Hitchcock deal
Final notices go to publishers to file reports within 10 days or face denial of mail admission. About 91 percent have complied. nine percent, mainly large daily papers in major cities, remain delinquent. Hitchcock had urged termination of an earlier agreement on February 23. Secretary Bryan joins the Mounted Squad for rides in Rock Creek Park, while Mrs Bryan uses two automobiles for travel.
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Hitchcock
Burleson
Postmaster General
Boston
New York
Philadelpha
Chicago
St. Louis
Bryan
Rex
Rock Creek Park
State
War and Navy
Army
Cleveland seeks $5000 bond in Norwalk suit
Charles D. Cleveland of this city has been sued for $35,000 by Imperishable Casket Co. of Norwalk Del. He filed in superior court this afternoon to substitute a $5000 bond for the attachment of money on deposit at Bridgeport Trust Co. Finance committee to meet this evening to review monthly bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Cleveland
Imperishable Casket Co
Norwalk
Del
Cleveland
Bridgeport Trust Co
Mrs. Sophia Halsey Lockwood 95 Dies in City
Mrs. Sophia Halsey Lockwood widow of George W. Lockwood died last midnight at her daughter Mrs. Davenport's 390 Park Place. She was 95, a longtime city resident, native of Long Island and descendant of Thomas Halsey. Survived by three daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10:30 at the Davenport home with Rev. H. A. Davenport officiating. burial in Wilton.
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Sophia Halsey Lockwood
George W. Lockwood
Daniel Davenport
Park Plate
Lockwood
Wilton
Long Island
Thomas Halsey
Harris Lodge member William Kelley dies suddenly at 43
William Kelley 43, of 344 East Main Street, a Samuel H. Harris lodge member, died after severe back pains and a night vomiting spell following a trolley incident. Medical Examiner Garrick viewed the body and Kelley’s wife and three sons survive. He worked as an engineer at Smith Silver Company.
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Samuel H. Harris Lodge of
Odd Fellows
William Kelley
East Main Street
Kelley
M. Garrick
Parlols of Cullinan & Mullins
Frank, Field
Winston
Smith Silver Company
O. L. Massingen
Maesinger
Waterbury Judge Replacement Likely for Reeves
New Haven March 12. Mayor Francis T. Reeves of Waterbury, a law partner of Representative Thoms, is expected to be named within days as successor to Judge F. M. Peaseley of Waterbury district court, according to reliable authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Francis T. Reeves
Waterbury
F. M. Peaseley
District Court of
Reeves
Thoms
Spring apparel exhibit at the store draws the eye
The article touts a Spring fashion exhibit with rich ribbons, fabrics, gowns, suits, coats, and hats. It highlights a second floor centerpiece featuring a diverse hat collection described as sensible and fashion-forward. Readers are urged to visit during special display days and enjoy the seasonal showcase.
Heart of the Hills and new stories headlining books
The notice promotes Heart of the Hills as a worth while story in the same vein as Trail of the Lonesome Pine and urges readers to buy. Also advertises new books Case of Jennie Brice Hinehart Lovers of Skye Allen Seven Keys to Jpeeiente and Flit Tarkington with prices, plus a sale on blue serge Double-Service suits for boys with two pairs of lined trousers and belt loops available in sizes 7 to 17 from the front basement.
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Cey John Fox
Jennie Brice
Hinehart
Skye
Allen
Jpeeiente Sagere
Flit—Tarkington
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Stratford Avenue
Congress ST
Benedict
Jackson
Main Street
Erdman Board
John GC. Lynch
Lea Chambers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Charles P. Neill
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Emory College
LE Chan
the Common Council
Harris Lodge
Mayor Reeves
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Ices
Fairfeld Avenue
Cannon
Howland Dry Goods
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