Council Rejects Widening Congress Street South Side
The common council killed the plan to widen Congress Street on the north side between Main and Housatonic Avenue. South-side widening was referred to committee as Board of Appraisal notes $30,326 in excess of benefits with costs potentially $35,000, and several property owners receive damages while others gain benefits. Aldermen debate location, cost, and impact on buildings including a five story storehouse.
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Common Council
Congress Street
Main Street
Housatonic Avenue
James J. Conlin
William E. Primrose
Jackson
Ana
Whoas
Bros
Poli
TOE Bros
Keating
Alderman O'Connell
Meadow Street
Jous Atonic Avenue
Conlin
Board of Appraisal
Bracing Bits Bow Baseball Parody and Pitching Notes
A collage of baseball chatter notes Fahey and McCann in Hartford and New Haven, Bridgeport signings, and league tensions. Reports mention Hagerdon from Bridgeport, Larks and Connery, Fahey in Holyoke, and manager changes with Joe Connor buying a stake. Memorial Day parade marshal Brady named as civic division head.
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Jeems Clarkin
Tawm Connery
Dippy Dink
Hartford
New Britain Herald
Senators
New Haven
Cameron
White Wings
P. H. Brady
Walnut Tree Hill Opens Season On New Walnut Park Diamond
Newtown reports Walnut Tree Hill baseball opens Sunday May 28 on the new Walnut Park diamond on P. H. McCarthy ground. A fast game against Sandy Hook is expected with 2:30 pm start and Art Brenton to umpire. Walnut A. C. schedule includes Hawleyville on June 4 and a West Side A. C. of Danbury on June 11 as manager J. Blake seeks further opponents.
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Walnut Park
P. H. McCarthy
Sandy Hook
Art Brenton
League Fame
Walnut A. C
Hawleyville
A. C
Danbury
J._ Blake
Botsford
Stevenson
South Britain
Wife Chases Husband Into Seaside Club Intrigue
Harry Craw fled from his estranged wife after grabbing a letter at the post office. The chase led through State street to the Seaside Club where staff ejected him. Detective Cronan intervened as a mob formed. the wife vowed to teach him not to interfere.
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Harry Craw
Main Street
Craw
Mechanics Face $100 Fine For Forfeit In Northampton
The league could fine Bridgeport $100 for yesterday's fracas as the constitution requires a $100 penalty for a team leaving the field. Directors may suspend the clause, and the captain or manager responsible would also owe $100 within five days, with possible fines up to $500 after a hearing.
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Bridgeport
Northampton
Floating drydock Dewey sinks in 70 feet of water
Manila May 24 The floating drydock Dewey towed from the Atlantic to Manila sank in 70 feet of water after a sea valve was opened and could not be closed in time The dock may be raised but its machinery is likely ruined
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United Press
Manila
Dewey
Atlantic Seaboard
German Catholic Notes Show Week of Activities at St Joseph’s
Preparations for a grand whist pinochle and dance by St Boniface Verein at Germania hall on May 26 benefit St Joseph’s church. Tickets prizes and a large audience are anticipated. play starts 8 15. June masses at St Joseph’s are 8 and 10 p m weekly. devotions held Tue Fri 7 30. First Holy Communion for 30 children at St Joseph’s Monday May 30 9 a m. St Michael’s Sick Benefit meeting May 31 7 45 p m at St Joseph’s school hall. Alice Fleming Poli Stock Company leading lady buys touring car via Mitchell agency. Do not keep different vegetables in same basket to avoid deterioration.
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Germania Hall
St. Joseph's Church
Prof. Risley
St. Michael's Sick Benefit Society
St. Joseph's School Hall
Madison Avenue
Alice Fleming
Poli Stock Company
Bridgeport
Mitchell Agency
Bishop Nilan Celebrates Mother's Quiet Requiem
Mrs. Mary Nilan, aged 86 and mother of Bishop John J. Nilan, died at her daughter’s Hartford home after a period of illness. Born in Ireland, she lived in Newburyport and Amesbury, aiding at mass there and at St Joseph’s Cathedral. Funeral Mass will be at the Hartford Cathedral, with burial in Newburyport. Bishop Nilan to officiate.
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John Joseph Nilan
Jeremiah H. Coffey
Hartford
Ireland
Newburyport
John J. Nilan
James Martin
Newby
Thomas Nilan
Nellie Nilan
Nilan
Church of the Immaculate Conception
William Ryan
Newbury[park
Bloody finger print ties two soldiers to Gouin murder
Paris May 24 Dr Bertillon criminologist links a bloody thumb print found on a special military ticket to Henry Michel and George Grabby in the murder of Mme Jules Gouin widow of a Paris bank governor. The case opened before the Paris council of war with possible execution or life imprisonment.
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United Press
Paris
Bertillon
George E. Grabby
Henry Michel
Mme
Jules Edward Gouin
Bank of France
Paris Council of War
Michel
Mme. Gouin
Fontainborough
Grabby
Cherche-Midi
Dreyfus
Pastors Association Elects Officers in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Pastors' Association held a meeting yesterday and elected officers: President Rev. G. H. Beard Park Street Congregational Church. vice president Rev. F. A. Dillingham Universalist Church. secretary and treasurer Rev. E. R. Cooper First English Lutheran Church. A committee to arrange a Chautauqua course for February 9–14 next year includes Rev. G. H. Brown G. W. Nicholson Rev. T. E. Matthias Rev. E. J. Craft and J. M. Richardson. Dillingham invited pastors and congregations to attend his church on June 7 for a visit by Rev. Dr. ne of Glasgow Scotland.
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Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
G. H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
F. A. Dillingham
Universalist Church
E. R. Cooper
First
English Lutheran Church
G. H. Brown
G. W. Nicholson
E. J. Craft
J. M. Richardson
Mr. Dillingham
Glasgow
Scotland
Fat reducing recipe praised by Mrs. Bigger
A home fat reduction remedy is advertised as superior to pills and cures. The article cites Mrs. Luella Bigger, a beauty expert, promoting a mix of Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water to take after meals and at night. It claims rapid fat loss without dieting or stomach disturbance.
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Luella Bigger
New Skin Remedy Claim Clears Complexion Overnight
A sensational claim promotes possum as a revolutionary skin remedy that allegedly cures eczema and facial disfigurements after a single application. It promises quick relief for pimples, rash, and related conditions, with a 50 cent package and a $2 jar sold in Bridgeport at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy and other drug stores. Free samples are offered by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
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