Hill Transfers 400 Dollars To Self In Town Shortage
Redding May 11. Town treasurer Hill admits paying himself 400 dollars as reimbursement for an alleged overpayment without a legal warrant. Attorney Shaw says the move opens him to technical embezzlement though not full criminal embezzlement. The town may seek to recover funds or determine responsibility between Hill and ex-Collector Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Treasuer Hill
Marra
S. C. Shaw
First Selectman
Sanford
Hill
Gorham
Shaw
Macdonald
Telford
Ridge School House
Greenbaum & Klein
Teleford
Bradley
New York
Sunset Hill
Commodore Luttgen
Wiantenuck
L. C. Peck
Herbert M. Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway
Frank Hedley
Interborough Railway Co
Richard R. Rogers
J. J. Quackenbush
Interborough
E. J. Gaynor
Alfred Skitt
New York Elevated
W. C. Wood
W. Leon Pepperman
Theodore W. Shonte
Eddy Place
Mr. Pepperman
Johnson
Missah L. Gilder
Zabeth Maybury
Burst Emery Wheel Fells Charles Ecklund
Charles Ecklund aged 16 of 205 Gilbert Street was struck by a fragment from a high speed emery wheel at Black Rock Machine Co. He collapsed and was found unconscious. Dr. Krause treated him in an ambulance but he escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ecklund
Gilbert Street
Black Rock Machine Co
Ecklund
Clinic for Children Open Today
The first Board of Health school children clinic opens at the Police and Charities building with Dr. Herbert E. Smythe in charge. Under Dr. George W. Osborn's leadership, eye, ear, nose and throat, and skin clinics are set for 2, 3, and 4 to 5 pm sessions. The board authorizes $100 to provide glasses for poor children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Smythe
Police and Charities
George W. Osborn
DeWolfe
Smythe
Grier
Osborn
Board of Health
5000 Tobacco Workers Strike Threatens Cigar Trade
Five thousand tobacco workers walked out in Tampa on May 11, risking a general strike in cigar making after Judge Wall upheld a criminal court verdict against three men charged with intimidating non union workers. Jose De La Campa Brit Russell and J F Bartlum were sentenced to one year in jail on conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tampa
Fla
Judge Wall
Criminal Court
Jose de la Campa
Brit Russell
J. F. Bartlum
Farmers Protest Reciprocity Treaty Debated in Senate
Washington May 11 Farmers push back on the Canadian reciprocity agreement as Senate Finance Committee hears vigorous protests. Connecticut dairy farmer F E Duffy criticizes party bosses and editors who favor free press while calling for fair terms and identical benefits for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Connecticut
F. E. Duffy
Duffy
Republican Machine
Canada
Weather Indications for New Haven Area May Showers Likely
The forecast calls for showers tonight or Friday with brisk south to southwest winds. A low pressure system centered over Lake Superior has brought showers from Montana to Michigan and as far south as Oklahoma, with widespread reports in the lake region and western New England. Temperatures remain moderate as unsettled conditions persist in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Lake Superior
Montana
Michigan
Oklahoma
Lake Region
New England
Bills Must Be Paid If Statute Imposes Duty
City Attorney Cullenin ruled that bills beyond board appropriations must be paid if imposed by statute or necessary to protect property. The Finance committee can approve excess bills for Probate court City court dog warden fire department and Hydraulic Company hydrant work at town farm. One member questioned $35 transport bill for Ward M Cowles and $8 fare for Florence Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Thomas M. Cullinan
Cullinan
Hydraulic Company
Ward M. Cowles
Florence Sherman
Curtiss Aero Factory to Move Here
The article discusses advances in war aeroplanes, predicting ranges and speeds for scout and pursuit roles, and describes plans for a portable deck-launch system on battleships. It highlights Lieutenant Ellyson praising Curtiss’s contributions and notes Christopher J. Lake advocating Bridgeport as a site for an aviation field at the Nutmeg Driving Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Ellyson
U.S.N
Curtiss
Secretary of the Navy
United States Navy
Ely
Birmingham
Glenn Curtiss
Lieut
Ellyson
Mr. Curtiss
Christopher J. Lake
Bridgeport
Mr. Lake
Hammondsport
N. Y
Glenn H. Curtiss
Chauffeur Seeks Death by Action in Hartford Trial
Hartford May 11 Steps were taken toward committing to an asylum Sigfried Ridderberg a chauffeur who tried to death by own action yesterday by throwing himself under a trolley car He said he had been appointed to die in this manner He is 36 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Sigfried Ridderberg
Moose Lodge Initiation Opens At Bridgeport Tomorrow Night
Loyal Order of Moose promotes growth with 500 members and a goal of 1000. New class to be initiated at 164 State Street Friday night as Bridgeport 2389 plans weekly obligations. Applicants must pay balance, take medical exam, and join. Benefits include weekly sickness, burial, and free medical care for members and family. Details show seven years of operation with finances and dues. Open to white male citizens 21 to 55, with social membership for over 55. initiation fee now $5, later $25. examining physician’s fee $1. Kenneth W. Waldo Kennedy, deputy national organizer, Room 20 P. O. Arcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Bridgeport
Moose
Supreme Lodge
Loyal Moose
Waldo Kennedy
P. O. Arcade
Bridgeport Aerodrome Named After Civic Debate
The naming of Bridgeport Aerodrome followed months of debate. After tense discussions, President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade settled the choice, declaring Bridgeport Aerodrome the proper name. T. T. Tuttle of Glenn Curtiss praised the civic committees and co-workers who helped organize the aviation meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Connecticut
Fred Enos
Board of Trade
Huos
Bridgeport
T. T. Tuttle
Glenn Curtiss
Glenn H. Curtiss
Verdict Against Mrs Sully Over Loans Linked to Taunton Firm
A New York jury awarded Mrs Emma Sully, widow of Daniel Sully the so called Cotton King, 28 536 56 dollars in a suit by Peter H Corr head of the Hoffman Corr Manufacturing Company of Taunton Mass. Corr claimed 20 000 and interest since 1904 for money lent to save furnishings from sheriff levy on her Fifth avenue mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Supreme Court
Emma Sully
Daniel Sully
Peter H. Corr
Hoffman. Corr Manufacturing Company
Taunton
Mass
Corr
The Price of a Childs Hat
A discussion on whether a child's hat should cost less than an adult hat. Some argue affordability reflects the child's use while others prioritize attractive headwear for children. The piece notes fit differences in departments and contrasts between modest adult-styled hats and elaborate children's designs.
Childs hat price lesson in millinery trade
The piece argues parents underpay for children's hats compared to adults, noting similar labor and materials. It cites a tailor and hat shop example where a parent resists higher child’s hat costs, despite equal design effort and trimming. It urges fair pricing and producer profit for children's headwear.
Obituary notices from Norwalk Stamford and Winsted deaths
Death notices list residents including Stephen Comstock 71 in Norwalk Bridget Pender not in line. Fan sor B Jones 62 in Stamford Ethel L Jones 14 in Stamford Ed wnn LaMar 20 in Norwalk Mrs Hattle Hickey 82 in Winsted The resa wife of Frank Dondero 17 in Winsted John J Whelan 53 in Greenwich Also May 7 May 3 and May 8 dates appear for several listings including in Norwalk Stamford and Greenwich
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Comstock
Norwalk
Stephen Comstock
Bridget Pender
Jones
Stamford
Fansor B Jones
Ethel L. Jones
Amst
Edwnn LaMar
Hickey
Winsted
Mra Hattle Hickey
Dondero
Theresa
Frank Dondero
Namara
Mm” i B Howard
Greenwich
John J. Whelan
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Kline
Levey
S. & H. Green
Heatherbloom
Heey
Self
Masson
Pleasant Valley
Heggeman
Warner
Stepney
Clarence Andrews
Foundry
Henry Sanford
William F.couch
Lonetown
George Williams
H. G. Buehler
Sanford School
Gettyeburg
Samuel Scoville, Jr
Philadelphia
Ida M. Tarbell
Waugh and Blanchard
West Side
W. C. Deig
Smith
First
Charles Synford
Metz
Henry S. Osborn
Louis Klein
Duncan
Cyrus’ Presto
Cyrus
Fairfield Av
Courtland St
Charles Eckland
ITIS
E. H. Dillon & CO
Hartford, Conn
Ruest
Cecile
Paris
Dillon
Curtiss Aero Factory
Loyal Order OF Moose
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Nottingham
Smyrna
Axminster
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Cor. P. C. Arcade
Spapetes
Rishi
Cotton
Jacoby
Broad St. Opp
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