Bridgeport Council to Probe Electric Light Costs
The Bridgeport Aldermen adopt a resolution to investigate the cost of electricity at the United Illuminating Company plant. The probe aims to determine if city light prices have failed to drop despite lower production costs, with a committee empowered to call witnesses and report back with findings and recommendations.
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Kline Bros Buy Main Street Block in Bridgeport
Kline Bros, operators of a department store at Main and Cannon, announced the purchase of the 957 Main Street block below the Public Library for about 350000. The Burroughs estate owned it, and renovation costing about 15000 will expand space to five selling floors, with the second floor devoted to cloaks. Abe L. Kline and Jacob Kline lead the firm. Zimmer Bros. acted as real estate brokers.
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Revolutionary Leader Survives Assassination Attempt in Tabriz
United Press reports from Tabriz May 13 that a deliberate explosion under the house of Satar Khan, leader of the revolutionary forces, destroyed the building. Four occupants were killed and seven severely injured while Satar Khan was absent. The powder belonged to the revolutionists stores and access details remain unknown.
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On Voyage Father O Brien Goes A Vacation
Rev James C O Brien pastor of St Johns R C Church announces a 10 to 12 week vacation to Europe with priests attending the American College in Rome for its golden jubilee. He will be joined by his niece Miss Flemming and nephew Rev Chas A Leddy of Mystic. The trip covers Rome Italy and France with stops in Great Britain and Ireland.
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Pequonnock Chapter Elects Beardsley as Wise Master
Pequonnock chapter Rose Croix at its annual meeting elected officers with Charles T. Beardsley Jr as most wise master, August M. Engelhard senior warder, Joel Wooster junior warder, Richard Broderick orator, and Charles H. for treasurer. Installation by H. O. Canfield and assistance from Jesse B. Cornwall.
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Joel T. Wooster
Richard H. Broderick
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Jesse B. Cornwall
The Revolution in Medical Practice by Dr. Blumer
A powerful book praised for proposing natural psycho therapy over poisonous drugs. It contrasts old school health methods with modern curative systems, claiming broad benefits for both sick and well readers and offering a plan for sustaining health. Hayes Betts, 981 Main Street.
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Organizations Protest to Council by Resolution
Copies of resolutions oppose discontinuance of City Harbor Lines presented to the Common Council by committees representing several organizations last night. The actions reflect broad organizational concern and call for continued harbor service amid proposed changes.
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Harbor line protests from Bridgeport groups May 1909
The Oyster Protective Association of Connecticut and Pequonnock Yacht Club pass resolutions opposing the discontinuance of city harbor lines in Bridgeport. They authorize protests to the Common Council and seek to present opinions and preserve navigation space.
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Mohawk Yacht Club protest on City Harbor lines
Mohawk Yacht Club board protests to Bridgeport Common Council against discontinuing the City Harbor lines laid in 1906. At the May 10 1909 meeting a five member committee was tasked to urge preserving the harbor lines and oppose aligning them with government lines, proposing locations to minimize loss.
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Mohawk Yacht Club
Bridgeport Harbor Lines Protest In City Council Hearing
Bridgeport Harbor No 10 adopts a resolution opposing the discontinuance of City Harbor Lines and any new lines aligned with government lines. A committee will present the resolution to the Common Council for May 17 and seek to protect Bridgeport harbor. Commodores of Park City Mohawk Miamogue Pequynnock yacht clubs join in urging harbor preservation and report to Council. Signed Frank Elliott chairman and Hi C Gould secretary.
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Steamboat Captains Oppose Bridgeport Harbor Lines Discontinuance
Bridgeport harbor vessel captains urge the Common Council to reject proposals to discontinue City Harbor Lines. They request a new line that preserves harbor usage, favoring a route near the government railroad within the described limits. Signatories include Captains Potter, Tooker, Swan, Chase, Halsey, Larabee, Elmwood and many others.
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City of
Bridgeport
George Potter
Mary S. Lewis
C. E. Tooker
Park City
E. G. Swan
Florence
George M. Chase
St. Josephine
A. W. Halsey
A. W. Bishop
J. L. Larabee
Virginia
George W. Elmwood
Mystic
Protest Against Discontinuance of City Harbor Lines
Miamogue Yacht Club members protest the discontinuance of the City Harbor lines as injurious to the city. If the lines are cut, they oppose any takeover by government or railroad interests, urging consideration of alternatives.
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Five Miamogue Yacht Club members to testify before council
Five members of the Miamogue Yacht Club shall appear before the Council to protest the discontinuance of City Lines laid in December 1906 and present to the Council a copy of these proceedings. Harry Comma Thomas Robinson.
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Thomas Robinson
Theatres Present Pollmer Stock Company In Her Own Way
Western day tributes by two houses boost Poll sum mer stock company in Clyde Fitch play Her Own Way at Clyde Fitch venue. Alice Fleming shines as Georgiana Carley along with John Ince Jessie Pringle Patty Allison Henry Duggan and J Hammond Dailey. Special matinee Saturday features chrysanthemum souvenirs for lady patrons and a stage reception to greet the cast.
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Clyde Fitch
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Alice Fleming
Georgiana Carley
John Ince
Jessie’ Pringle
Patty Allison
Henry Duggan
J. Hammond Dailey
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Messina quake survivors rush back amid relief halt
Messina residents fleeing relief cuts back to the city, swelling population by tens of thousands. Officials warn shortages of food and shelter will worsen within days as Italy's government delays aid amid red tape.
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Meredith Funeral Held On Thursday In Fox Hill England
The funeral of novelist George Meredith will be held Thursday at Fox Hill England with telegrams of inquiry arriving from many prominent figures in England's literary life. Meredith died early today after a brief illness and heart failure is listed as the cause, though infirmities of age were likely factors.
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