Three new telephone operators begin work in police and charities building
Three new operators started today to serve the police and charities building on the same hours as police platoons. Mrs. W D Graham began at 8 am and was relieved at 4 pm by Miss Ella M McQueeny who will be relieved at midnight by Mrs A G Moseley. Police report Michael Luby, 62, was recaptured after escaping county jail two months ago. he had been jailed for drunkenness. Gold fillings and bridges were stolen from two dentists offices in a burglary possibly by dental burglars, affecting Dr Maurice Moscovitz and Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Charities
W. D. Graham
Wood Avenue
Ella M. McQueeny
Lane Street
A. G. Moseley
Sedgwick Street
John FE
Maurice Moscovitz
Main Street
Rector
Epigraphs and notices from Bridgeport pages 100 years ago
A Bridgeport page from a 100 year old issue prints a mock epitaph for an unnamed honest man, a harsh public notice demanding payment from multiple labeled debtors, and a full report on the Naugatuck Valley League baseball opener, including game details, player performances, and crowd notes.
Fifty Years Ago A Fishing Party Str Stratford Masons in Stratford
Fifty years ago a fishing party left this city for Stratford to shad fish with Holcomb Brick W were among the group. One member fell into a dink and spilled water while others enjoyed the trip. A horse ran wild in Boneville causing minor damage but no injuries. The Stratford Masonic lodge marks its 100th anniversary with May 12 events featuring Rev. C F Werner and Rev C W Stocking. Maurice Semund in Bank Street offers stock of old ale and a new restaurant near the post office, claiming a fine Ola beer and a meal opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Wilcoxson
Lucius
Adams’ Mixpress-Co
Boneville
Taylor & Joyce
Masons
Masonic Lodge
Rev. C., F. Wwer
New York
C. W. Stocking
Ansonia
Main Street
South Avenue
East Broadway
Main
Mein
Harris
Harris Street
Bruce Avenue
Brucevenue
Church
Institute
Maurice Semund
Bank Street
W. H. Zimmerman
Maurice
Ban Street
Burglaries Strike Park City Residents Last Night
Twenty years ago two homes on Fairfield avenue Howard and Colorado avenues were entered with only Parker and Beach securing goods. A silverware set valued at fifty dollars vanished from Parker's home while Beach lost only an overcoat. Others were frightened off and at least one closet left undisturbed. Detectives Birmingham Arnold and Cronan investigate as the Parker and Beach homes show selective targeting.
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Park City
Edward M. Parker
W. Beach
Fairfield Avenue
Howard
Colorado Avenues
Edward B. Bartram
Jesse Cornwall
Parker
Birmingham
Arnold
Cronan
Freight Train Accident Delays Worcester-Harlem Route
Branford Conn May 8 a Worcester bound freight with 70 cars struck trouble when an air hose burst causing a double up of two cars and a draw bar was torn from an engine. Five cars lost drawbars and traffic halted until a New Haven wrecking train arrived. The report notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branford, Conn
Worcester-Harlem River
Worcester
New Haven
April 1916: A Cloudy Month with Cold Spells and Snow
Local observers note April 1916 was cooler than average with an average around 46 degrees and a high of 66 on April 16 and 29 as the coldest daily low on April 11. The month featured 13 overcast days 7 partly cloudy 10 sunny and a thunderstorm on April 21. Rain fell on 12 days with more than 0.001 inch on multiple days and seven inches of snow. Czar Nicholas met the American Ambassador Francis and his staff during the period.
Everlasting Gifts Jewelry Ad Urges Sentimental Pieces
An old advertisement extols gold and silver jewelry as everlasting gifts for graduations birthdays weddings and anniversaries. It emphasizes that the wares are not fashion whims but lasting mementos to outlive the giver and owner. The shop invites customers to view offerings from inexpensive to elegant pieces.
Burglary Report At Two City Addresses Details
Police report describes thefts at 1022 Main Street and Rector and Uhle offices. Gold and bridges valued at about $200 were taken at the first location. Similar loss estimated at the latter. Skeleton keys used to gain entry to the second site and Moscovitzs' parlors entered via a side door.
Casement to face first hearing Wednesday in Dublin
London reports Sir Roger Case ment arrested on west coast of Ireland after landing from a German ship with intent to lead Sinn Fein revolt. He will be charged with high treason and remanded for trial before the Lord Chief Justice and a jury. John MacNeill, Sinn Fein volunteers president, arrested after disappearance as disturbance began and ordered postponement of Easter Parade. Looters held, goods recovered, Ali Dinar proclaimed holy again in Darfur.
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London
Roger Casement
Ireland
Sinn Fein
John Macneill
Dublin
Sinn Fain Volunteers
Trisd
MacNeill
National University
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Bridgeport
Chesen
Ne’er
Fortune
Hubbell
Charles H. Hubbell
Middle Streets
Patrick D. Lyons
Park Avenue
John Stone
State Street
Merritt & Hatch
Windsor Hotel
John Allen
Willard Street
George Kaesman
East Main Street
Ernest Addins
F. J.freyler
Cannon Street
James Toohey
Noble and
Crescent Avenues
Ambrose Buckley
Victors
Frank Clark
Jim O'Rourke
Foster
Streck
Doherty
Terry Rogers
Dick Mansfield
Tommy Kelly
Tommy
Rogers
Harned
Vitters
O'Rourke
Herbert
Roe
Ers
Moletti
Mansfield
Lawler
Shuerne
Smith
Suiffen
Ivers
Leary
Trastion Co
Danny Russell
Danbury
Snitfen
Johns
Dunn
Shea
James Whitcomb Reilley
Derby Transcript
Benedetti
Kalamazoo
West
Kala
George
Neste
Kal
Josselyn
William H. Josselyn
Illustrated Rer
Bridgeport Historical Society
Ae J. McManus
Park Ave
Patrick McKeon
Patrick J. Flynn
Myrtle Pas
William McNiff
Thomas J. Hogan
Congress
Anna Ponder
Baltimore
Mother's Bay
John Beck & Son
Czar Nicholas
Francis
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Middle Street
Connecticut River
Hayes Fish Co
Hoosier
San Francisco
Tom
Meat Department
California
Santa Clara Prunes
Tbs
Santa Clara
del Monte
Atmore
Porto Rico
Public Market& Branch
State & Bank Sts. E
Main ST
THE
House OF Better Shoes
Post Office
Clark’s
George B. Clark & Co
Broad ST
NCTM
Casement
Ali Dinar
Darfur
Egypt
Ty Het
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