South Avenue Route Debate Opens East Bridgeport Bath Plan
Debate over routing on South avenue to the bath houses and an island extension faces Aldermen, with criticism aimed at the Crane Co. and support from Park board and local manufacturers. Discussion covers land condemnation, bulkheading costs, and the role of Aldermanic leadership in advancing the project and related park improvements.
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Evenue
Crane Co
Bath Houses
Atlantic Street
South Avenue
Daniel Mahoney
Boris H. Jackson
East Bridgeport
Park Board
Second District
Garrity
Mahoney
Aldeeman
Second
Horace Smith
Fayerweathers Island
Aldermen Debate Trolley Route Through South Avenue
City officials weigh the Connecticut Company plan to lay tracks along South avenue from Main to Park, with the council split. Proponents cite access to Seaside Park and benefits to workers while opponents led by many South avenue property owners oppose laying rails in that section.
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South Avenue
Main Street
Seaside Park
Connecticut Company
Main and
Park Avenue
P. H. Brady
Tranistan Avenue
Parksvete West
George M. Eames
Park Boat
Atlantic Street
Bar‘unum
Park
Bath Houses
Eames
Conn. Co. Res
Son Aventure
A. E. McDonald
The
Crane Co
Atlanitic Street
Wnl
Atlante Street
E. K. Nicholson
Bridgeport Malleably Iron Co
C.,co
W. H. Hobbs
Bridgeport Hardware Co
F.c.marke
N. Palmer Co
Harry P. Lyons
Park and
John Hh.schread
Schread
Southavenue
State Street
Elks Minstrels at Park Theatre a Notable Success
The Elks Minstrels at the Park Theatre last night drew big crowds with a lively schoolroom spoof. Harry Quinn as the stern schoolmaster led a cast including Jack Speidel Lester Burdick and Eddie Madigan in varied character turns and musical numbers that had the audience roaring with laughter.
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Harry Quinn
Steve Brodie
Madigan
Elks’ Minstrels
Park Theatre
Harry
Jack Speidel
Hsey Rosenstein
Lester Burdick
Algernon Fitzroy
George McCormick
Eddie Madigan
Sam Bernard
Eddie
James Keegan
Jimmy Valentine
Oliver Osborn
James Mahoney
Frank Buckley
Joe Waters
Fair and
Buxom
Lillian Russell
al Burdick
Hatty Greenback
Joseph Shapiro
Laura Jean Libbey
DeForest Young
Dorothy Arnold
Duncan Nairn
Naughty Marietta
Robert Nichols
Bydia Pinkham
Dory Fleming
Eva Tanguay
Arnold Cargilli
Carrie Nation
Frank Funkie
Jane
al Goulden
Jeff
John Lannon
Matt
Willie Melia
Gene McCann
Jack Johnson
Chester Beers
Hi Ladd
John Anderson
Dan Clifford
Patsy O'Brien
Joe Barry
Johnny Nodeah
Charlie Jewett
William Lynch
Lew Dockstader
Lynch
Will Tomlinson
Building a Bridge Over the Housatonic River
Hartford May 16 The House debated a bill to create a commission to build a bridge over the Housatonic river between Stratford and Milford A motion to recommit to the Roads Rivers and Bridges committee prevailed The dispute centered on whether the state should assume bridge maintenance trolley lines are cited as occupying over half the bridge and cost sharing proposals involve counties and a trolley company Representative Meltzer urged recommittal arguing public service firms benefit from roads and bridges without paying Fees
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Housatonic
Stratford
Milford
Banks
Bingham
Naugatuck
Committee On
Meltzer
Bridgeport
Hats Display Promises Styles at Local Store
The store offers over 2000 trimmed hats and option to order. No new season feature is introduced, but the display showcases fashionable millinery with many ideas for customers seeking stylish headwear.
Arizona first stock production sets high standard at Polls Theatre
A new Bridgeport stock season opens with Augustus Thomas Arizona at Polls Theatre. John Ince and Jane Tyrrell earn strong acclaim for lead roles while the cast including Dora Booth Isadore Martin Charles Schofield and Arthur Buchanan delivers solid support. Scenic design by E K Karns impresses, and if this level continues dubiously prosperous summer ahead is anticipated.
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Poll's
Augustus Thomas
Arizona
John Ince
Poli
Jane Tyrrell
Miss Tyrrell
Bridgeport
Gloria Socola
E. K. Karns
Lieut. Denton
Dora Booth
Isadore Martin
Charles Schofield
Joseph Egginton
Arthur Buchanan
Frank C. Campbell
Frank J. Kirk
Joseph Waldrop
Johnny Junior
Thomas Moore
William J. Welch
H. G.melsoc
Georgia Harvey
Pauline Emerson
McElroy Brothers Company Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
Judge James P. Platt dismissed the petition to adjudge the McElroy Brothers Company bankrupt. A March petition alleged bankruptcy with a claim over $600 and fewer than twelve creditors, but the company listed thirty-three creditors. Special master Judge John W. Banks found Gould not a creditor at filing, barring intervention.
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James P. Platt
District Court of the
United States
McElroy Brothers Company
McElroy Brothers’ Company
McElroy Brothers’ ‘Company
Platt
John W. Banks
Robert H. Gould
Harry Rider
Bridgeport Coat, Apron & Supply Company
Banks
Gould
Bridgeport Coal
Apron & Supply Company
Jas
Bankrupt petition dismissed for McHiroy Brothers case
Judge Banks reports the McHiroy Brothers' Company had more than thirty creditors when the bankruptcy petition was filed and recommends dismissal. Judge Platt follows and dismisses the petition to adjudge the firm bankrupt.
Waterbury Board Cuts Graduation Costs for Girls
Waterbury officials reduced graduation expenses for high school and grammar school girls. Students will be advised to dress modestly and flowers will be barred, as the board acts to trim costs.
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United Press
Waterbury
Board of Education
Obituary for Brien widow of Jeremiah O Connor
Brien widow of Jeremiah O Connor died at her daughter Mrs William J Riley’s home 65 James Street after a two day pneumonia illness She was 54 a lifelong city resident with many friends She is survived by five daughters Mrs John Dowling Mrs W J Riley Mrs W J Mead Miss Emma O Connor and Mrs Floyd Eckler one son John O Connor one sister Mrs Annie Casey three brothers John Michael and Frank Weldon and several grandchildren Peter O Loughlin filed for bankruptcy in U S district court citing assets of 475 liabilities 917 95 noting no 30 to pay the filing fee Olinton Mrs Winifred Angalls sues for divorce alleging husband hugged her breaking two ribs
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Peter O'Loughlin
Stratford Avenue
United States District Court
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