Jump From Trolley May Prove Fatal
A distressed report from Clinton Avenue neighbors notes a man identified as Anderson or Aleran jumped from a State Street trolley tonight. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in serious condition. The item mentions safety guards and voter mail orders, plus advertising lines for flowers and local businesses. The jumble reflects a chaotic early 20th century city page with multiple obituaries and notices mixed in.
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Aleran
Anderson
Clinton Avenue
St Vincent's Hospital
Estate of Mary A. Ashley Creditors Time Limit
The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport Massachusetts has limited six months from May 2 1918 for creditors to exhibit claims. Those owing debts must present accounts and property attested within the period or be debarred from recovery. All indebted parties should make immediate payment to the estate.
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Vitsl Patuode
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Mary A. Ashley
Bridgeport Sealed Bids On Street Grading And Walls
Sealed bids for grading Boston Venus on sravel Telford and constructing concrete walls on Boston avenue are due by 22 o clock noon May 14, 2013. Plans are at the City Hall office. A certified cheque for 390090 must accompany the bid.
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Ger
Boston ‘Venus
Sravel
Telford
Boston Avenue
City of
Bridgeport
City Hall
Bridgeporters Visit Boston for Granada Degrees
A 16 member Bridgeport Knights of Columbus delegation sails to Boston to receive the Ni bles of Granada degrees at Horticultural Hall. Grand Monarch Charles F. J. McCue to preside as 2:30 pm ceremony. banquet to follow for about 1,000 including Boston clergy.
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Knights of Columbus
Boston
Granada
Horticultural Hall
Order
Robert T. Rock
George T. McCarthy
John F. Lyons
Charles F. J. McCue
Henry M. Carey
Mark B. Mulvey
Nobles of
Knights
Bridgeport
Obituary Notes From St Augustine Church Service
Sorrowing relatives and friends gathered at St Augustine's church to pay tribute to Mary F Burns who died last Wednesday. The funeral began from 1013 Norman street at 8 30 am with a high mass at 9 am led by Rev Charles J McElroy and assisted by Rev John J Kennedy and Rev E J Murphy. An organ and quartet performed and floral tributes surrounded the bier. The eulogy was given by Rev Father McBiroy as pallbearers included Terrence Rogers Simon McCullough Mark Driscoll James Casey William Stafford and Thomas Ryan of New Haven. Burial followed at a local cemetery. Also noted are details of a separate service for an elder Stratford resident Charles W Blakeslee, 71, a prominent contractor, with survivors and connections listed.
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St. Augustine’s Church
Mary F. Burns
Norman Street
Charles J. McElroy
John J. Kennedy
E. J. Murphy
Schmidt
J. J. Kennedy
Brisebois
Father McBiroy
Terrence Rogers
Simon McCullough
Mark Driscoll
James Casey
William Stafford
Thomas Ryan
New Haven
Murphi
Fulton Street
Tits City
Saat
Perch Co
St. Joseph's B. & Society
St. Josephe R C
Stre E
Hoe
Clayton
Amelia
Moses ©. Banks
Co. L. Banks
Stratfield Road
Stratfield
Mountain Grove
Co. V. BH. Stottwell
Bangs Wilson
Henry Akwater
J. C. Curtiss
Portland to create a boy police force next week
Portland Oregon, May 10. After a conference with police and juvenile court officials, it was announced that a Portland Junior Police force will be instituted next Wednesday. A boy chief of police with captains, sergeants, and ward sub-officials will lead officers aged 12 to 18, each wearing stars bearing "Portland Junior Police" and a complete code of procedure will be adopted.
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Portland
Ore
Ttta
City Court Cases Arraigned Before Judge Foster
Arraigned before Judge Foster in the chemistry court Jacob Smith a seaman on the shower J Lloyd Hawk ridge charged with theft of Capt Charles Paine’s clothes and effects recovered by detectives Dooley and Bray in local pawnshops and hotels along the waterfront held for trial bonds set at 500 Four youths accused of thefts of stepper from the G Drouve Gom ene found guilty and fined 25 All secured their release Rocco Maniero found guilty of assault remanded for trial victim recovering in hospital A fine of 30 imposed on Joseph Dusseldorf for assaulting Gustave Manier at 335 Broad Street on May 7 The cases against Josephine Wood en and John K Robinson Jr were nolled at the prosecutor’s request
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Foster
Jacob Smith
J. Lloyd Hawkridge
Charles Paine
Dooley and Bray
G. -Drouve- Gomene
Rocco Maniero
Joseph Dusseldorf
Gustave Manier
Broad Street
Josephine Wooden
John K. Robinson, Jr
Frank Smith
Sanford's Library Paste Ad Notice
Sanfords Library Paste advertised in tubes and jars in pints quarts and five gallon sizes for sale at Jacksons Book 986 988 Main St Mucilage and glue also offered in five and ten cent amounts This compact listing highlights available packaging and pricing for paste glue and mucilage from a local bookseller.
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Jackson’s
Main St
Bridgeport Sewage Debate Cites Hering Figures and Oysters
On November 7, 1911, extensive Sewage disposal arguments are recounted with quotes from Col. Black and Rudolph Hering. The discussions compare New Haven Hartford and Bridgeport sewer systems to Chicago style dilution, noting Connecticut rivers could meet future needs. The letter references Reading, Boston Worcester Providence and oyster industry concerns amid a public notice to citizens.
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Eugene B. Peck
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Wm. H. Black
U.S. A
New York Bay
U. S. Army
New Haven
Hartford
Col. Black
New York City
Connecticut
Rudolph Hering
al Sound
Reading
I.hering
Mr. Hering
Boston
Worcester
Providence
Worei
Sewer Committee
Oyster Industries
Fairfield Beach
Bridgeport Morning Telegram
Stratford
Derby
Housatonic River
Naugatuck
Opposition to Bill 708 Attacks State Board Powers
Zilmon Goodseli voices strong criticism of bill No. 708, arguing it would empower the State Board of Health to push an expensive experimental sewer program for Bridgeport. He contends the bill favors select interests, harms city credit, and misallocates funds better spent on existing Scofield sewer needs.
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State Board of Health
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Zilmon Goodseli
Auto Truck Rams Pie Wagon a Mess
A Frisbie Pie Company delivery auto collided with a fast truck at Broad and State streets, spilling pies across the pavement. The Frisbie vehicle suffered severe damage but no injuries were reported as onlookers saw the wreckage spread over the street and sidewalk.
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Frisbie Pie Company
Auto- Mobile
Frisbie Company
No Referendum for Norwalk Consolidation
Hartford reports that a consolidation bill for Norwalk and Norwalks was advanced by the Cities and Boroughs committee but a referendum clause was deemed unconstitutional. Legal opinions said one person cannot vote for another over an accepted consolidation. Citizens may vote on a public utility takedown, but not to compel another resident to unite the cities without consent.
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Hartford
Norwalks
Cities and Boroughs Committee
Norwerks
South Norwalk
Norwalk
Clarence Deming Burial At Bradley Street Home
New Haven may 10 funeral services for Clarence Deming journalist and publicist were held at his Bradley street residence with prayers by Rev Dr Newman Smyth. The body then went to Litchfield for interment in the family plot. Attendees included Gov Baldwin and Yale figures.
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New Haven
Clarence Deming
Bradley Street
Newman Smyth
Center Church
Litchfield
Gov. Baldwin
Arthur T. Hadhey
Yale University
E. H. Jenkins
C. 8. Hastings
W. H. Farnam
Thomas G. Bennett
F._D. Trowbridge
Charles 8. Mellen
George D. Watrouse
Peace Delegates Begin East City Tour
Visiting delegates to the international peace conference started a tour of eastern cities celebrating a century of peace among English speaking peoples. Boston is the first stop, with Sunday to be spent there, after departing New York at 10 02 a m aboard the New York New Haven Hartford line.
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New York
East
American Committee
Boston
New Haven
Hartford
Boy Hit By Auto Dies in Stamford Hospital
Carlo Musile a seven year old boy is dying from a fractured skull after being struck by a car driven by Clarence J Wyckoff a White Plains lawyer. Wyckoff surrendered to authorities last night as hospital care continues for the child.
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Stamford
Carlo Musile
Clarence J. Wyckoff
White Plains
Wyckoff
Monument to Carl Schurz Dedicated in New York
A May 10 dedication honors Carl Schurz with a full length statue on a grand pedestal overlooking Morningside Park near Columbia University. The monument honors his work for the Indian and the negro and his contributions to advancing the human race as praised in a letter from President Wilson and by numerous dignitaries and citizens.
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New York
Carl Schurz
The
United States
Wilson
America
Morningside Park
Columbia University
Schurz
Sheriff Arrests Groom at Railroad Station After Honeymoon
John Kacmarik of this city was arrested aboard a train as he arrived with his new bride. Annie Lukas accused him of jilting her, claiming affection and a late marriage to another woman in Reading, Pa. Bail set at 700 dollars. he remained jailed. The bride sought refuge with friends in this city.
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John Kacmarik
Kacmarik
Annie Lukas
John
Donnelly
Kaomarik
Annie
Lukas
Reading
Annis
Cold May Day Brings Shivers in Bridgeport Area
A chilly May day across the region sent temperatures down to 27 in the city and 24 in Norfolk, with wind keeping the air sharp. The night frost spared many crops in outlying districts as the breeze helped prevent damage and people stayed inside to endure the cold in their spring attire.
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Fair Spring
Bridgeport
Norfolk
Stratford
Baldwin backs two mill tax to cover state expenses
New Haven May 10 Gov Baldwin says a one mill tax is not enough for state needs. He endorses a two mill tax for two years to stretch an $8,000,000 income to meet $13,000,000 of expenses.
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New Haven
Baldwin
Finance Committee
Disastrous Fire Follows Gasoline Tank Explosion
Fifty families fled from their homes in Chicago after a gasoline tank exploded behind the American Motor Livery Company garage. A three story building and 27 automobiles were consumed by fire, with losses totaling about 125000 dollars.
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Chicago
American Motor Livery Company
Ramona Borden Said to Be in New Haven Again
New Haven May 10 The belief is that Ramona Borden daughter of Gail Borden the millionaire condensed milk maker is in the city The recent escapade saw her travel with companions from a sanitarium to New York with her mother Now reports claim she disappeared again and railroad workers recall recognizing her as she left a train yesterday Also Beauthen Germany May 10 The coal miners strike in the district ended with unions calling off the action after 60 000 quit work as employers refused further concessions with workers returning to the pits.
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New Haven
Ramona Borden
Gail Borden
Miss Borden
Boston
New York
Beauthen
Germany
Howland refrigerators promise efficient ice use
The article urges selecting a refrigerator that minimizes ice waste under current costs. It explains Howland units use scientific design to circulate cold air, retain cold, and efficiently extract cooling from ice. Varieties include linings of opalite, white enamel, open glass, zinc, hardwood, and enamel, with sizes from 45 to 200 pounds of ice and prices from 6.50 to 148. It concludes buying a larger unit pays off by better preserving food and reducing ice usage.
Summer cooking made easy with electric and gas
The listing promotes electric irons and toasters, boilers, and coffee makers for summer cooking. It touts comfort and fuel economy, noting no waste when used efficiently. Various cookers, gas plates, and oil stoves are offered in multiple styles and prices. Fourth floor.
Screens and doors of real strength options
Window screens with metal frame are best of all though worn. Sizes range from 18 to 30 inches high and 22 to 48 inches wide. Hardwood screens 18 to 30 inches high extend 21 to 45 inches. Screen doors 2 1⁄4 by 6 1⁄? feet to 3 by 7 feet with styles. Wire cloth for replacing worn screens priced 4c and 5c a fret.
Methodists Ask Mayor to Stop Sunday Baseball
Mayor Clifford B. Wilcer stated he would not interfere with Sunday baseball at Newfield Park as long as games are conducted properly. The Washington Park M E B Church official board sent a letter of protest to the mayor expressing disapproval of his stance on the issue.
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Newfield Park
Clifford B. Wilcer
Washington Park
Washington Park M
Sabbath Desecration Rally Delays Bridgeport Baseball
Official Board of Washington Park Ma BE Church submits notice opposing Sunday baseball in Bridgeport as desecration of the Sabbath and a violation of state statutes. F Rhodes, secretary, explains the petition and urges public stance against the sport on the Lord’s Day.
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Bridgeport
Washington Park
Church
F. Rhodes
Million Dollar Gift to Fight Tuberculosis in Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 10 The Phillipe Institute transfers a million dollars from Henry Phipps of New York to the University of Pennsylvania for the study and prevention of tuberculosis among the poor. The grant was dedicated today. One guess work.
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Philadelphia
Phillipe Institute
Henry Phipps
New York
University of Pennsytvanie
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