Building Code features outlined after long committee work
A city building code draft, prepared by a committee appointed by former Mayor Marcus L Reynolds, combines best features from about fifty cities. It emphasizes public safety in construction, plumbing, and material standards. Public hearings will invite contractors and interested parties to review and refine the proposed laws before printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus L. Reynolds
Bridgeport
Emis Melas
Cnas
Man fined and jailed for assault in Bridgeport incident
John Farrell arrived in Bridgeport by boat to take a driver job at Barner Winter quarters. He was fined $1 and costs and jailed four months after throwing bottle contents on a 12 year old girl and fleeing. witness Ward M Cole provided key details before a patrolman arrested him. Parrett, charged with breach of the peace, offered unclear explanations. Boys Kopphut and Hopking, who escaped from Kenny Home at New Haven, were returned to New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farrell
Bridgeport
Barner
Parrett
Fairfield and
Franistan Avenues
Ward M. Coles
Brooks Street
Farrell
Fairfield Avenue
New Haven
Walter Kopphut
Sidney Hopking
Kenny
Bond Issue Secures $500000 Mortgage for American and British Mfg
The American and British Mfg Company wins a $500000 bond issue secured by a mortgage to Empire Trust Company of New York. Funds will finance improvements including a four story addition to the Locomobile plant adding 40,000 square feet and housing 200 more workers. Real estate sales totalled 40 for the week, with numerous permits issued for new or remodeled structures citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American & British Mfg
Locomobile Company
Ist
Empire ‘Trust Company, Trustees
New York
Mfg. Co
Bullar Machine Tool Company
H. S. Enckon
Seustee
Pairfield Avenue
Imate
Mobile Company of America
Seaside Park
Jcouldins
L. H. Talbot
Broad Street
John L. Parson
Wilson Street
Spargo & Thomas
Noble Avenue
Madian W. Naramore
Brooklawn Place
Greenwood & Arnold
Park ‘Terrace
St. Joseph’s Independent Church
California Street
A. E. Morris
Wood Avenue
William Winter
Wordin Avenue
James Spargo
Welling
Florence Pierce
Park Avenue
D. M. Jones
Norman Street
P. L. Hurd
Samuel H. Wheeler
Main Street
Stratfield Hotel
Frank Hitchcock
Seaview Avenue
Attractive girl takes own life at 20 in crisis
Agnes Scott aged 20 an orphan living with the Nelson family at 1089 Hancock avenue bought two ounces of carbolic acid this morning from Swinner ton's drug store at Maplewood and Howard. She drank the poison and died at 2 50 pm after hospital efforts to revive her failed. Doctors Bennett McGovern and Lev erty treated her at St Vincent's Hospital. The motive remains unclear and she had many admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Scott
St.Vincent's Hospital
Herman Nelson
Hancock Avenue
Swinnerton
Maplewood
Howard Avenues
Bennett
St. Vincent's Hospital
Found Guilty Again of Saying Dearie in Fairfield Case
David J. Flanagan was found guilty by a jury in Common Pleas Court for saying dearie to two girls he did not know in Fairfield. He was fined $20 without costs, with an appeal taken to the higher court on a matter of principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Flanagan
Dearie
Fairfield
Auc
Wasi
Common Pleas Court
Jude Walsh
Flanagan
Explosion at Posey Parker Home Destroys Dwelling
A gasoline stove explosion at Mia Parker's home on North Colony Street in Posey caused a fire that gutted the dwelling. The incident resulted in $1560 in losses. Mia Parker sustained non serious burns.
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United Press Meriden
May
Posey
Parker
North Colony Street
Mia Parker
Architects Agree to Disagree Not Quarrel in Firm Split
A farmer reporter finds architects Arthur H. Meloy and Beckwith still cordial at Meloy & Beck offices in Post Office Arcade. Both deny any quarrel or breakup. the pair are seen gathering their own effects while claiming no dispute, with plans to keep the Arcade office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Alt
Cannon St
Esteree Ie
Mar A. D
Charles Ison
Bridgeport
Richard Fagen
Mich Noonan
Henry Reh
John Malvoy
Arthur H. Meloy
Frerecith H. Beckwith
Meloy & Beckwith
Homer Clark
Kosauth Street
Beckwith
Clark
Meloy
Colonial
Parmer
Post Office Arcade
Temm
Walshan Fined $100 for Holding Out, Evers Issued Similar Penalty
A United Press brief reports Walshan fined $100 for holding out from the National Commission along with second baseman Evers who also received a $100 penalty for the same reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Net
Eee
Evers
National Commission
Song Service at the First Church Tomorrow
The Choir of the First Congregational Church will present its usual monthly Song Service tomorrow afternoon starting at 4 30. The selections include Mendelssohn from Oratorios conducted by organist C Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Mendelssohn
Woman Balked Tailors Plans
Adam Abel Fairfield avenue tailor complained to police that Mrs. Rose Salloway whose property adjoins built a fence dispute blocks carpenters from digging post holes and erecting a fence. She drove out workers and filled post holes claiming the fence sits on her land. Patrolman Coughlin was told to arrest her if she persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Abel
Fairfield Avenue
Arch Street
Rose Salloway
Squires
Miss Kenyon Shows Some Improvement
Miss Kenyon, daughter of Rey, was listed in critical but slightly improved condition this afternoon after throat trouble caused septiemia. Early this morning grave fears were aired that she might not rally, with Dr. T. T. Nettleton, the family physician, nearly constant at her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Rey
T. T. Nettleton
Cart Before the Horse Promotes Boston Health Co Sale
A peculiar cart advertising a large sale of lots from the Boston Health Company tours Fairfield Park drawing attention. The promoter, linked to novel ads, presents a rear-mounted power system with an automobile style steering wheel, illustrating a practical cart before the horse scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Health Company
Fairfield Park
Connecticut Association of School Superintendents Meet
About 60 members attended the Connecticut Association of School Superintendents semi annual gathering in Meriden. Highlights included speeches by H. J. Forbes of Torrington Siren Watherine Harry of Waterbury D.C. Allen of Hartford and W. peer eed sane E e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lal
United Press
Meriden
May
Connecticut Association of School Superintendents
H. J. Forbesog
Torrington
Siren Watherine Harry Ee Ee
Water
D.C Allen
Hartford
W. Peer
Day In Court Briefs On 51 Criminal Docket In City
May term of the Superior Court criminal side opens next Tuesday at 10 with Judge Silas Robinson. The docket lists 51 cases across Bridgeport Norwalk Danbury Stamford Greenwich and Bethel including burglaries thefts robberies and adultery with defendants such as Samuel Derosley Perc y Dehaofried Seni g Pascarelo Henry Scott James Butler Ester Jager Isador Soloman Peter Schmidt and Michael Allen. Cases feature sentences and bonds for alleged crimes and notes on individuals like John Harvey Bernice Bodiker and Miss Lillian Kirk whose property loss sparked the recent arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Silas Robinson
Bridgeport
Samuel Derosley
Percy Dehaofried
Senig Pascarelo
Henry Scott
Hector McLeecan
James Butler
Ester Jager
James Deross
John Powers
Robert Gallagher
John Wooster
John Frank
John W. Gibbins
Larry Ryan
Michael Milligan
George Statres
Robert Brady
Stamford
Charles Mauserbergen
George Peck
Jonn J. Harvey
State Street
Howard Avenue
Kirks
Bodikers
Philadelphia
Bodiker
Pennsylvania
Forty Hours Devotion at St Patrick's Church
The Forty Hours devotion opens tomorrow at St Patrick's Church with the 10 30 mass and a processions by church youth groups. Confessions begin tomorrow at 4 pm and continue until 9 pm. Visiting priests from across the diocese will hear confessions during the event through Monday and Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Fraternal News Initiations at Golden Hill Council
Golden Hill Council Fraternal meeting initiated thirteen candidates and received seven applications. Degree work conducted by Supreme President Hugh Gibbs with Deputy Supreme Presidents Ford, McDonald, and Chippendale of New Haven. Remarks by leadership followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hill Council
Supreme
Hugh Gibbs
Ford
McDonald
Chippendale
New Haven
City Court Cases Endorsements and Detentions
Otis Neitz broke a plate glass window at 13 Bank street and was jailed for 30 days by Judge Foster. Neitz may be moved to a hospital. Joe Stroud, who faced charges for a club attack on William Norris, was discharged when Norris was found to be the aggressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Neitz
Bank Street
Hall
Beamer
Reservoir Burst Floods South Berwick Streets
A reservoir burst from the South Berwick Water Company flooded dozens of houses and the main street, as water rushed from Powder Hill through the town. Heavy rain worsened the collapse, with a score of fatalities narrowly averted and residents fleeing in fear. danger remained if fire ignited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
South Berwick
South Berwick Water Company
Powder Hill
Mrs Boyle Guilty Verdict by Jury
Mercer May 3 A jury found Mrs Boyle guilty of aiding and abetting in the Istanapping of Whitla kid after one ballot. Joseph Pockwick 19 of 89 Columbia was parading the ward after being taken from home and sent to St Vin hospital for investigation. He refuses to speak and may be committed if his condition does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Mrs Boyle
Joseph Pockwick
Columbia
St. Vin Hospital
Hart
Middletown
Hoow Lamp Entries On Fairfield Avenue and More
Bridgeport Connecticut on Saturday May 8 1909 records Hoow Lamp entries on Male Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street Weather forecast calls for fair tonight followed by showers and variable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Male Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport
Conn
White and Black Striped Woolens for Summer
White and black striped woolens are predicted to become a vogue for summer wear. The stripes are pretty cool looking and versatile for dresses, shore or country wear, or urban costumes. They are not necessarily expensive, with widths from hairline to graduated stripes on white or cream grounds priced 40 to 50 inches wide from 50c to $1.25 a yard. Right aisle rear.
Mohair cloth for summer suits at low price
Advertises Mohair-39c fabric in plain colors with a fancy weave or solid colors with a white stripe. Describes good weight, appearance, and wearing quality. Available at 39 cents per yard, one yard wide, opposite the elevator.
White waists in cross bar mouslin and lawn styles
A selection of white waists on the second floor featuring cross bar mouslin and plain lawn fabrics. Tailored and fancy styles including comfortable Dutch collars. Some with hand embroidered details. Priced from $3 and up.
Wife's Prayers Fail to Save Embezzling Husband
Joseph A. Lavine was arrested on a Norwich warrant for embezzlement from Electric Express Co. His wife spent hours at headquarters trying to save him as the Surety Company’s complaint cited an estimated shortfall over 600 dollars. Mayoral and convention notes followed in a separate agenda piece referencing a National Slavonian Society parade on May 2 and city reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Lavine
Norwich
Electric Express Company
Lavine
National Slavonian Society
Lee
A A
Alexovies
Gon
Sokol Hall
At the Bal Masque A Humorous Gibe Exchange
The fragment hints at a Bal Masque scene where Nell answers a question with a playful line about her “two mepeusae gneiered Bits.” A handsome woman, pleasing the eye, is noted as winning favor at a heath land proverb setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie
Nell
Howland's Log Cabin Rugs Advertisement
Log Cabin rugs made from bright color rags woven into sturdy durable rugs. Suitable indoors or outdoors for year round use. Sizes range from 24 by 36 inches to 9 by 12 feet with prices from 60 cents to 3 dollars and ten cents.
American potters offer affordable dinnerware resembling French china
American potters craft dinnerware that looks like French china and sells at remarkably low prices. Notable sets include the Havejland elovier leaf design with heavy polo edge at 112 pieces for 14.50 and 130 pieces for 19.50, a 56 piece tea set for 6, and a Dresden flower design with a gold 3 line band at 112 pieces 24 and 130 pieces 32, with tea cups and saucers 3.60 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havejland
Dresden
Poison plant and Espinosa watch in royal halls amid jokes
A fragment bundle recounts a poisonous aconite plant near Nepal killing cattle, an English traveler observations, and the Monteros de Espinosa guarding Spanish royalty through midnight to morning. It also includes humor items about a kitten lesson, Irish banter, and aphorisms on knowledge and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepel
Monteros de Espinosa
Spain
Espinosa
Coridors
Halla
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Tellbornder
Howland’s
Jackson's Book Shop
Diedssen
New York City
Maren Christen
Andrew
Christensen
Brienda
Beach Street
Park Cemetery
Lorents
Jacob
Mra
Elizabeth Hoeschele
Mihm Street
Theran St. Pawlus
Mountain Grove Ane
Norwalk
Berg
East Norwalk
R. i Bethlehem
W. Brench
the Park Cemetery
Broad St
John Beck & Son
Oak Street
James Horan & Son
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Walshan
Miss Kenyon
Taft
Harvey
St. Patrick’s Church
Mrs. Boyle
Corporation
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fercely
Philadelphia Bulletin
Howland
THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Bald Pat
Mike
O'Regan
Endicott
Adams
Garden of Eden
Chicago Tribune
Orpheus
Emersin
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