Opposition Fails to Sell Diagonal Street Plan in Genter
The city plan commission faced strong opposition at a long public hearing over a diagonal street from State to Water streets. Attorney Marsh supported the project, saying it would relieve Main Street traffic, but opponents argued it would cost up to 750000 and condemn valuable property, urging alternative widenings of Water and Broad streets and traffic relief measures.
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City Plan Board
Diagonal Street
Genter
City Planning Commission
State Street
Water Street
Arthur M. Marsh
Common Council
New Street
Council
Diagonal
James H.O Rourke
Alfred B. Beers
James A. Marr
Thomas M. Cullinan
David S. Day
Thomas C. Coughlin
Robert G. DeForest
Edward H
Me‘Manus
John J. Cullinan
Frederic A. Bartlett
Alexander L. DeLaney
Robert S. Mallette
John A. Spafford
Richard L. Swain
William J.hara
Robert H. Gould
Mr. Marsh
Main Street
Congress Street
Marsh
DeLaney
McKenzie Brothers
Public Market
The
Christian Union
City Plan Commission
MacKenzie
Bank Street
Christian Mission
Broad Street
Housatonic Avenue
William J. O’hara
Bull's Head
F. Lyman
Optician
George Robertson
Robert A. Mallette
Bridgeport Christian Union
Robert Gould
Charles B. Buckingham
J. H
Jones
John Street
Robert G. de Forest
Commission
Attorney DeForest
David B. Nichols
T. L. Watson & Co
Miss Irma Gaal Ordained Deaconess in Philadelphia
Miss Irma Gaal of 34 Organ street was ordained a deaconess of the Reformed church yesterday in Philadelphia. Rev. Charles E. Schaeffer performed the ceremony. She is a member of the Hungarian Reformed church in this city and a graduate of the Philadelphia School for Training Christian Workers. She received her diploma Friday from the Deaconess House of the Presbyterian and Reformed churches and has not yet been assigned a field of work.
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Irma Gaal
Organ Street
Reformed Church
Philadelphia
Charles E. Schaeffer
Home Mission Board
Miss Gaul
Philadelphia School For
Christian Workers
Presbyterian and Reformed Churches
King for Henney Arford Seems Disturbed Over Convention Move
The article analyzes a looming Republican national committee seat change, with John T. King favored over Judge William F. Henney. It contrasts editorials from The Courant and The Times, noting King's highway policy focus and Bridgeport influence. It questions Henney's contributions and critiques his suitability amid calls for reform.
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Artford
William F. Henney
Republican National Committee
John T. King
Bridgeport
The
Courant
King
Mr. Henney
The Will to Do in Bridgeport City Hall
Mayor Wilson’s administration touts results as it expands power. It built a large police force, bought weapons, and pushed for Warrenite control, sidelining city planning and efficiency advocates. Critics say the will to act trumps civic ideals, leaving practical projects behind.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
The Housing Problem Must Be Solved Now
The housing issue hinges on affordable rents for future tenants. The housing commission showed monthly rents of 9 to 12 dollars for different families. Satisfactory homes can be built at cost with interest if financed wholesale, demanding action to secure capital for real construction in Bridgeport.
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Good Housing Commission
Bridgeport
War makes no victor as wells on Verdun clash
The months march on with endless slaughter and H G Wells warned that nations fight to a draw. The war remains stalemated with trenches dictating fate as Verdun holds and neither side retreats. If Germans fail to break French lines, the front may endure another year amid exhaustion pushing Europe toward peace by weakness.
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H. G. Wells
Verdun
Europe
Trial of Sir Roger Casement in Public Spectacle
Sir Roger Casement faces trial in public, a rarity denied to Irish revolutionaries. The proceeding will captivate world attention and elevate Casement to a moment of global scrutiny, granting him a solitary, luminous perch in history that some view as worth a lifetime.
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Sir Roger Casement
IR Roger Casement
Sir Roger
Naugatuck Steamer Moves to Fairfield Avenue Pier
The Naugatuck will land at Fairfield avenue pier starting morning, replacing Union street arrival for passengers while freight stays at Union street. Departure from Bridgeport is 8 a.m. arrival in Naugatuck at 7 30 p.m. Fire caused 125000 damage to Moncton warehouses. Flowers for Mother's Day by John Reck & Son.
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Naugstuck
Amit
Fairfield Avenue
New England Steamship Co
Union Street
Bridgeport
Moncton
N. B
John Reck & Son
Read Co Offers Broad Ladies Goods at Deep Discounts
A varied assortment of gowns, corset covers, camisoles, undergarments, coats for children, and dress accessories are advertised at reduced prices. Silk gowns start near $1, with many items slashed to under $2, plus fabric and wardrobe basics like drawers, vests, knickers, and gloves listed at substantial savings. Household items such as brushes, mirrors, frames, and paper goods are also showcased with marked-down prices. Main floor displays feature these fashion and domestic wares priced to clear.
Wedding and prize notices highlight Stratford and local ties
Miss Pauline Lewis of Stratford receives a summer course prize from the School of Applied Designs in New York during a Sea Side club program. Shakespeare scenes by Columbus and Grand street school children preceded an Eagles' hall performance. A pretty Sacred Heart church wedding united Miss Marion J. See ley and Mr. Thomas B. Campbell, with attendants and a reception at the bride’s home. They will reside at 3368 Atlantic street after June 10, with Mr. Campbell employed at Healy's market.
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Haglés’ Hall
Columbus
Grand Street
Shakespeare
America
Oliver Gy Jennings
New York
Fairfield
Newport
R.I
Jennings
Connecticut Piety of Colonial Dames
Sea Side Club
Pauline Lewis
Stratford
League
School of Applied Designs
Eagles’ Hall
Thomaston
Mrs. Campbell
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Street
Mr. Campbell
Healy’ Market
Asco Tires Offer Cuts Cost of New Tires
Cheerful pitch notes 3 500 mile guaranteed tire at little more than plain tire price. Large stock available in all sizes.
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Asco
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Griffith
Fredricks
Boston
Chicago
Associated Press Service
Park Theatre
Great Association For Young Women
Lucille Marsh
Philip L. Holzer
Art League
Ann Hatheway
Shakespeare Garden
Aymar Embury
Holzer
F. W. Hammond
William B. Cogswell
William Sailor
John C. Chamberlain
William J. Taft
Belle Fletcher
George Hadley
Henney
Naugatuck
Fairfield Avenue Pier
Che D.D
Read
Dove
Kleinert
Eton
Tango
Velvet Grip
Berlin
Che D
Radford B
Mitch
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST
New Lot
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