Railroad War in New England Costs 30 Million
In a fierce outlet race for Canada grain traffic the Grand Trunk and New Haven & Hartford plan massive upgrades costing over 30 million dollars. The Grand Trunk will double track the Central Vermont from New London to St Albans and extend to Montreal, while New Haven edges toward a 25 million dollar program including route shortening to Montreal, New Haven station upgrades, and riverfront improvements in New London.
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New York
Canada
Grand Trunk
New York, New Haven
Hartford
New London
New England
New York Central
Montreal
Connecticut
New Haven
Vermont
Grand ‘Trunk
Central ‘Vermont
St. Albans
Central Vermont
New York, Westchester and
Boston
White Plains
Danbury
Thames River
Niantic River
Westerly
R. I
New Haven Road
Stamford
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Halifax
Morgan
Connecticut Rivers and Harbors Commission
J. P. Morgan, Jr
White Star Line
Palmer
Mass
Providence
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sapirstein Gives Notable Piano Recital at Stratfield
A large audience at the Stratfield enjoyed David Sapirstein’s piano recital. His flawless technique and poised performance captivated listeners. The program featured Brahms Variationen und Fuge, Handel theme variations, and a set of preludes and nocturne pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratfield
David Sapirstein
Brahms
Handel
Concert Features Ravel and Mozart Liszt Pieces on Wissner Piano
The program included Ravel Jeux d Eau and Liszt Reminiscences de Don Juan with Bridgeport's first Wissner concert grand. The Wisner instrument impressed with deep bass and bell like treble, enhancing the performance for many local listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Ravel
Wisner
Special Police Officers Surrender Badges as Reassignments Implemented
Officials report many city specials eager to relinquish insignia as police board announces April 1 rank changes. New appointments will occur only in buildings protection or other special cases, with existing officers returning badges upon receipt of mailed notices. Alderman Daniell Walker travels to Mount Clemens for rheumatism treatment. Davie H. Cotter accompanies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton L. Smith
Board of Police Commissioners
Daniell E. Walker
Mount Clemens, Mich
Davie H., Cotter
East Main Street
Federal experts monitor patients treated by Dr Friedmann
In New York eleven tuberculosis patients treated by German physician Dr Friedrich Franz Friedmann are under strict government oversight. Officials will not declare any patient cured without consent from federal supervisors and ongoing post treatment monitoring will continue to assess long term aftereffects.
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New York
Friedrich Franz Friedmann
Marine Hospital Corps
Friedmann
Bellevue Hospital
Belleveue
James Alexander Miller
Bellevue
John W. Brannan
Leopold Stern
Anderson
Stimson
Government Service
Serratt
H. M. Kellogg
Milwaukee
Lowry
Hastings
N. C
Hannock
Albany
Frank May
Donnell
Birmingham
Ala
N. Myklestead
Williston
N. D
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Fairfield
United Dept. Stores Inc
Golden Hill
Bridgeport
Paris Point
Engertanraiala
Milan
Tom
Copenhagen
Lisle West
M.ginsberg
United Cloak & Suit Mfg. CO
Main Street
Stratfield Hotel
Poli's
Grand Trunk and
Seaboard
Sapirstein
SE Elor
Stein-Bloch
Willie Ee
Fealf
Doulle
Meriden
A. W. Pendexter
South Meriden
Arthur Friedmann
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