Large Class Confirmed at Trinity Church Services
At Trinity Church yesterday Bishop Chauncey B confirmed a class of fifty men and women. The ceremony filled the church as Rev W B Stoskopf was praised for his work. Afterward wardens and vestry welcomed the bishop. Nearby, a worker killed in a hotel construction accident died from injuries. A funeral for Waterifget Begley was held with a high mass of requiem. The oldest compositor George R Nowell, employed for over fifty years, has died after illness. Police arrested Tony Pirog and George Patykon in a separate city case involving a mutilated body.
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Trinity Church
Chauncey B
One
W. B. Stoskopf
St. 'S Church
Thos. R
Edward A. Lowry
Harrough
William E. Daly
Jas
George R. Nowell
Blancherd
Earl J. Craft
Died Notices from City Include Multiple Funerals
In this city various obituaries announce services for March events from 895 Was Street and 201 Avenue. Funeral details mention St Michael's church and St Michael's cemetery with times 9 am and 6:20 am for different residents aged 26, 34, and 11 months. Burial at Mt Grove cemetery for one, with dates in March 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Matthew
Ehurch
Guock & m
Patrick I Quigley
Avenue
St Michael's
Ethel L. Walker
Fannie E. Walker
Wood Avenue
Mt. Grove
Harvey Wrote Vile Letters to President Taft
John C. Harvey of Stamford mailed obscene letters to President Taft that reached the President’s secretary. Authorities arrested him for misusing the mails and he was bound over in Stamford court on $2,000 bail. He remains in North Avenue jail while a sanity commission is considered and he seeks a jury trial and to act as his own counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Harvey
Stamford
Taft
Whch
United States
Harvey
North Avenue
Roosevelt to sail on Hamburg to Naples tomorrow
Former President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York and prepared to depart aboard the Hamburg for Naples. He met about 500 callers by appointment at the Outlook offices and greeted his sister-in-law Douglas Robinson before leaving Oyster Bay by train. He visited nurse Mary Ledwith and refused to meet reporters at the Outlook offices.
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United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Hamburg
Naples
Outlook
Douglas Robinson
Oyster Bay
Reguchair
Anaes
Hearing on Public Utilities Bill Tomorrow
Notifications went to the Business Men's Association the Manufacturers' Association and the Board of Trade about a hearing on the public utilities bill before the cere committee in Hartford tomorrow at 2 PM. Former Senator Stiles Judgon will attend for the joint organizations and Edward L Graves will speak for Bridgeport. Bridgeporters urged to take the 12:30 train. contingent led by Director Frank D Bell and Secretary George B Barnes.
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Business Men's Associa
Manufacturers’ Association
Board of Trade
Cere
Hartford
Stiles Judgon
Edward L. Graves
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Graves
State Business Men's Association
Imbecile escape from Lakeville school
John Tobin, sent from this city to the Lakeville school for imbeciles two years ago, escaped last Wednesday with Irwin Brunt of New Haven. They, about 20, walked to this city. Morrissey, Charities investigator, saw them Saturday and notified Lakeville authorities to bring Tobin back at the institution’s expense. New Haven will take Brunt back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tobin
Lakeville
Irwin Brunt
New Haven
Miles
Alex. Morrissey
Charities Department
Lateville
Tobin
Brunt
Mrs. Drake Sentenced For Assault On Stepmother
Ethel Drake 25 faced city court on assault charges against her stepmother Gussie Bowen about the same age. Judge Foster jailed her 30 days and imposed a $5 fine plus costs after hearing her testimony. The case has troubled city prosecutors for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Drake
Gussie Bowen
Ethel
Foster
City Court Discharges Several After Rail Car Case
In city court this morning John Manwaring John Dolan and William Snyder were discharged after being found in a railroad car on Friday night. John Dailey was fined $1 and jailed ten days for stealing pants from Foster and Hesse. Blanche Stirling, noted for city disturbances, is sent to Lakeview home for sanity examination. Timothy Ryan, described as an old time tramp, received $5.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manwaring
John Dolan
Wiliam Snyder
John Dailey
Foster & Hesse
Costa
Blanche Stirling
Lakeview
Timothy Ryan
Gleen
Payne Explains New Tariff Bill in House Debate
Payne of New York, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, opens the tariff of 1909 debate in the House. He argues for a minimum and maximum tariff, cites Dingley and Wilson era revenues, and notes the need to protect American industries while balancing trade.
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United Press
Washington
House
Representative Payne
New York
Payne
Cannon
Representative Olmstead
Olmstead
Champ Clark
Congress
United States
D'ngly
Stolen Money Found Hidden After Lincoln School Theft
Willie Keyes, 14, and two other boys used a school key to enter Lincoln School and steal $2.50 from a pupil collection for Arbor Day. Detective Cronan recovered $1.25 in a bank hole. Keyes said the rest went to a boy named Sheahan. Other arrests expected today.
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Lincoln School
Willie Keyes
Willie
Cronan
Keyes
Women Join In Attack On Strike Breakers At Orance
A mob of about 200 men with 25 women attacked strike-breakers guarded by police as they moved to work at hat factories in Orance New Jersey. Stones and clubs were used. one officer was struck with a brick. police fired revolvers to disperse the crowd. authorities feared further trouble as the group from New York arrived and clashed near M Bere & Company.
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United Press
Orance
N. J
Roiceman
New York
James Bell
M. Bere & Company
Raymond Taken to Dr Wrights Hospital for Brain Abscess
Mr Raymond was removed from 65 Washington Avenue to Dr Wrights private hospital on Myrtle Avenue. Specialists from New York were prepared to operate to relieve an brain abscess but his condition had improved making surgery unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HB. Raymond
Washington Avenue
Dr. Wright
Myrtle Avenue
New York
Mr. Raymond
Elks Dedication Weekend Delights With Banquet Parade
Fine souvenir badges for Elks members available at the Algonquin club this afternoon and at the old Elks hall before the parade this evening. The Bridgeport lodge marshal and aides will lead the division through the parade. A 3,000 guest buffet follows in the bowing alley with a meat and seafood menu and assorted beverages. Interior decorations by local firms enhanced the hall ahead of the dedication led by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Smith and officers designated to oversee the lodge room.
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Algonquin Club
Elks’ Hall
Henry Towe
Otto A. Saur
Daniel Taft
Maurice McKenna
Jerome W. Schread
Thomas H. Paine
Edward J. Joy
Charles Keith
Joseph L Filnt
Bridgeport Lodge
Bridgeport
John A. Shea
William H. O’hara
Fullerton E. Morrison
Victor Bees
Peter Doolan, Jr
Lynch Committee
Boston
Litchfield County
John Beck & Sons
James Heron & Son
F. C. Schleichert
Gus Herthal
West End
Charter Members of Number 36 Donated Group Photo
The lodge lists charter members Al Fostell W H Ryburn T A McCool Harry Levy Pierre Heyer Chas Morris Byron Eddy Jerome Matberger F J Freyler H H Jennings and Louis Brock still active. They donated a large framed group picture now displayed in the reception room.
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al. Fostell
W. H. Ryburn
T. A. McCool
Harry Levy
Pierre Heyer
Chas. H. Morris
Byron Eddy
Jerome Matberger
F. J. Freyler
H. H. Jennings
Louis Brock
Songs to Be Sung at Social Session
Songs to be sung at the social session after the dedication ceremonies tonight have been arranged in a booklet by the entertainment committee chaired by Eddie Madigan for distribution to members and guests. The list includes Carry Me Back to Old Virginia My Old Kentucky Home To Be There Bye Bye Dearie Johnny Johnson Soldiers Farewell Swanee River Top of the Mornin There Comes a Night Honey Night Adaline Old Black Joe Any Old Place in Yankee Horrigan Honest Little Sullivan Yip I A Dy I Ay I Ay and Auld Lang Syne.
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Eddie Madigan
Old Verginny
My Old Kentucky Home
Johnny Johnson
Swanee River
Top of the Mornin
Elks Name Committees For Dedication Services
Exalted Ruler Joseph C. Ivers announced committees for the dedication services. William H. Lawrence Tyler of the local lodge chairs the event with assistants Lawrence F. Hall Thomas Cotter Charles Ben ee George Campana and Adelbert C. An. The Registration committee includes Joseph V. Brennan A. A. Canfield James H. Cahll John F. Mc Donough I. H. Kleban Jose Hamilton William Roberts and Dr. W. T. Casey.
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Joseph C. Ivers
Rylers
William H. Lawrence Tyler
Lawrence F. Hall
Thomas Cotter
Charles Beneee
George Campana
Adelbert C
The
Elks
Er Ivers
Joseph V. Brennan
A. A. Canfield
James H. Cahll
John F. McDonough
I. H. Kleban
Jose Hamilton
William Roberts
W. T. Casey
Mellen Accepts Invitation to Club Dinner
President C S Mellen accepts an invitation to be guest of the Laurel Club at the Gridita Club dinner to be held at the Hotel Garde Hartford at 7 p m next Tuesday.
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C. S. Mellen
Laurel Club
Hartford
Lombards Reuniting From Earth's Ends
Miss Bridget Lombard of Australia arrived in the city last night and stays with her brother Richard Lombard. After a brief Bridgeport visit she travels east to Ireland where another Lombard brother from South Africa will join them.
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Bridget Lombard
Australia
Richard Lombard
Miss Lombard
Bridgeport
Ireland
South Africa
Bridge Closure Updated for Elks Dedication Event
Public Works Director Charles A Biltz rescinds most of the bridge closure order on Stratford Avenue during 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. tomorrow to aid East Bridgeport Elks attending tonight's dedication ceremony. The event will run past 1 a.m. and plans have been adjusted accordingly.
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Charles Abiltz
Stratford Avenue
Elks
East
Bridgeport
Governor Lilley Back In State News Summary
Governor George L. Lilley arrives in Waterbury from New York and plans a Hartford trip. He dismisses health concerns and jokes about the Milk cure while visiting a recuperating friend at Lakewood. The Southern New England Telephone Co. approves $209000 in 4 1/8 percent bonds, completing a $1 million issue authorized by the Legislature.
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United Press
Waterbury
George L. Lilley
New York
Hartford
Lakewood
Jersey
Telephoned CO
New Haven
Southern New England Telephone Company
C. W. Jon Company
BD & Warren & Ceemenw
Woodmont Fire Bug Suspected as Borough Fears Spread
Fires at Woodmont, the shore resort between this city and New Haven, prompt a borough hunt for a suspected arsonist. The Merwin family offers 200 dollars reward. Warden A Y Beach and Policeman Burnes lead a plainclothes inquiry amid warnings of high winds and further threats to cottages. Investigators watch several residents as possible firebug activity is probed.
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Woodmont
New Haven
Bridgeport
Merwin
Downes
A. Y. Beach
Seymour
Warden Beach
Policeman Burnes
West Haven
Sleuthan Burnes
Stolen Coats Recovered By Arlington Hall Ball Victims
The overcoats of John Larkin and William Smith stolen from Arion hall on St Patrick's night during a ball have been returned to the owners. A boy delivered them saying he acted for a man who could not name himself.
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John Larkin
William Smith
Arion Hall
St. Patrick's
Governor Denies Clemency for Mary Farmer Murder Verdict
Albany March 22 Governor Hughes denied clemency to Mary Farmer under death sentence at Auburn for the 1908 Brownsville murder of Sarah Brennan near Watertown. He found no grounds to justify clemency and thus denied the application. Farmer would be the second woman executed in New York by electric chair, following Mrs Place when Roosevelt era governor refused to intervene.
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Albany
Hughes
Mary Farmer
Auburn Prison
Sarah Brennan
Brownsville
Watertown
New York State
Place
Roosevelt
Norwalk Woman Burned to Death in Home
Miss Hattie L. Persons, 65, died in a Norwalk home after kerosene lamp she was lighting ignited and set her clothing aflame. Firemen were unable to extinguish the flames on her clothing before she died.
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United Press
Norwalk
Hattie L. Persons
Harbor Avenue
Merwin Street
Strike breakers in Norwalk given guns by police
Norwalk chief of police Bradley issued six permits for strike breakers to carry firearms. The permits apply to workers in South Norwalk as officials await action by city authorities. Mauretania sets new eastward Atlantic record arriving off Daunt's Rock after four days 18 hours 25 minutes at 25.61 knots.
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Norwalk
Bradley
South Norwalk
London
Atlantic
Daunt's Rock
New York
Ambrose
Personal News Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Purely personal items reflect improving business optimism from Armstrong Smith and upbeat remarks from James H. O’Rourke. Local church organist changes are rumored as Prof Lennon may succeed Filmer Joyce with Joyce moving to First Presbyterian. Probate Clerk W V Devitt shows improvement after illness. Roadway ruts in Fairfield avenue near Broad to Harrison call for repair before further damage suits. Queen's Daughters plan meeting at St Mary’s Church chapel.
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Armstrong Smith
James H. O'Rourke
Finton J. Kelly
Beat
Elks
W. R Horley
Fred L. McLeod
M. A. Kenny
John T. King
T. J. Lennon
Filmer S. Joyce
Sacred Heart Church
Joyce
First Presbyterian Church
Prof. Lennon
St. Peter’s Church
Danbury
W. V. Devitt
Devitt
Elkis
Fairfield Avenue
Broad
Harrison Streets
P. Devitt
Vine Street
Queen's Daughters
St. Mary's Church
Howland Weather Forecast Sees Cooler Night and Warmer Tuesday
The Weather-Fair predicts a cooler night followed by a warmer Tuesday with fair skies. Residents should expect a gradual rise in temperatures and light winds across the region.
Opening Days for New Millinery and Fashion Display
A store invites customers to three opening days Wednesday Thursday and Friday to showcase new millinery from abroad and American designers along with new costumes shoes hosiery gloves fabrics and other spring items. The event promises a complete assortment and personal shopping opportunity across its enhanced store experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fine Embroideries Offered At Special One Lot Price
Importer auctioned a large lot of fine embroideries at 25 cents a yard after declining to split the stock. The assortment includes wide flouncings eyelet patterns and dainty all overs with embroidered bands. Beading and double engine embroideries priced 15 to 20 cents per yard at the special counter opposite the elevator.
Carpet prices offered in third floor sale room
Fine carpets in rich colors and edge to edge patterns priced from 1.45 yd for Brussels style. Velvet carpets in floral or small designs range from 0.85 to 1.10 yd. Wilton velvet for hall and stairs sells at 0.85 yd. Mottled Brussels at 0.59 and 0.75 yd. Special 10 wire Brussels parlor designs 0.79 and 0.90 yd. Tapestry carpets in small patterns 0.50 and 0.59 yd. Third floor.
Skirt Making Drive Offers 32 Styles From $1.25
A department store advertises skirts made to measure from any woolen fabric, with 32 styles to choose from. Skirts are tailored by expert workers, measured at the store, and sent ready to wear with no conditions. Prices range from $1.25 to $2.40, depending on fabric.
Special Jewelry and Silver Sale Offers Great Value
A farmer’s market style ad boasts high value jewelry and silver at low prices. It touts table wear like knives forks and spoons, dishes tea-sets and brooches with broad concessions and chances to save up to five dollars. A fragmented line hints at discounts and opposite appeal.
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Gillette
Ke Ee Ann Thom
H. H. Jackson
Main Street
Etery
Ted
Eee
James Horan & Son Florists
Main St
John Beck & Son
Mrs. Drace
House of Representatives
A. Hl. Raymond
DR. Wrights Hspital
Lilley
Howwland's
Pairfield Av
Tide-Port
Conn
Dryig
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