Ash box agitation sparks taxpayer anger over ash removal contract
Bridgeport taxpayers form a smells committee to challenge ash removal plans. They warn a fat contract would raise taxes, arguing current costs are reasonable and public collection would benefit contractors rather than residents. They urge the Board of Health to curb carting abuses and resist a favored bidder.
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Board of Health
Bridgeport
Ufe
Health Board
Boards of Health
Electric Light Company
Iémon
Leopold to abdicate throne amid selling of treasures
Brussels reports indicate King Leopold plans abdication in favor of Prince Albert as he sells private belongings including Egyptian antiques and jewels. At 74, Leopold may settle in Paris after stepping down, with the throne transfer expected to follow. New York notes reveal customs chief Loeb tracing smuggling via false-bottom trunks, prompting stricter inspections of steamer luggage to curb duty evasion.
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Prince Albert
Brussels
Leopold
Prince Philippe
Belgium
Ismail
Marie Henrietta
Paris
New York
Loeb
Tragedy in Paris: Henderson Kills Daughter Then Self
An inquest opens in Paris into the murder suicide of Joseph Henderson of Jersey City after he shot his daughter in a restaurant and then turned the gun on himself. Prostrated wife Mrs Henderson is in hospital. two other daughters Olga and Gladys present. Henderson, wealthy, split time between America and Europe. neurasthenia cited as probable cause.
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Paris
Joseph Henderson
Jersey City
Henderson
Switzerland
America
Inventor Whitehead Seeks Fair Chance After Engine Loss
Gustave Whitehead, living near Lenox Heights, vows to press on with aerial experiments despite losing a key 75 horsepower engine. He accuses partner Stanley Beach of withholding money and stifling publicity, recounting two engines he says Beach took and a jail stint used to pressure him. Whitehead claims his wife toiled sewing 1,500 yards of fabric for the craft, receiving little or no pay, while he seeks recognition from aeronautics circles, noting a May 27 letter from the Aeronautic Society inviting Morris Park tests with Beach’s consent.
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Gustave Whitehead
Lenox Heights
Palissy
Whitehead
Stanley Beach
Stratford
Scientific American
Beach
Bis Country
L. S. Burridge
The
Aeronautic Society
Morris Park
Mr. Beach
Riker
Locomobile Co
William Cnaki
Herman Linde
Denver
Linde
Wright Bros
Wrights
Europe
Fairfield
Ieee
Burridge
Gustav Whitehead
Bridgeport
Conn
S. ¥. Beach
Cure for Consumption Remedy Promises Cough Relief
A vintage home remedy uses compact mullein leaves simmered in water to extract strength then sugar and Jamaica rum added to create a syrup taken by spoonfuls to stop coughing and heal the lungs. The ad claims Foley's Money and Tar refunds if it fails. Local agent F. B. Brill.
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Jamaica
Foley
F. B. Brill
Social Personal Notes in New York and Bridgeport
A crowded social roundup from Bridgeport and New York features Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Devitt returning from the Berkshires where he recovered from illness in a month. Ida Thornton of the D. Mi Read Co. visits with her daughter in the city. Faculty member Mrs. C Sullivan receives a year end leave, and Samuel Tator of the National Tradesmen Bank takes a one month vacation with his parents. Local talks include Seattle expo plans and Decoration Day hosting by the Misses O Rourke. A tale from Main Street recounts a well dressed woman feigning fainting to test a stimulants habit, a trick that could trigger more store inquiries.
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Ida Thornton
D. Mi
Samuel Tator
National Tradesmen’s Bank of
New Haven
North Main Street
Ene
Seattle
Consul Coxe Church Wedding in Paris
Paris May 29 Following a civil ceremony Hanson Cleveland Coxe Deputy Consul General and Miss Jeanne Rosenburger were married at St Pierre church attended by American colony members. A reception followed at the American Consulate with Swiss Consul at Marseilles family members among guests.
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United Press
Paris
Hanson Cleveland Coxe
Ne |Iian
Jeanne Rosenburger
St. Pierre
Missburger
Marseilles
Chieef
Sunday Services at German Reformed Church on Congress Street
German Reformed Church on Congress Street near Main offers morning worship with sermon and communion at 10 30 conducted by Pastor H G Wiemer. Decoration Day service at 7 30 features The Spirit Christianity and the Spirit of ism Parallels and Contrasts. Special musical program for both services. Sunday School at 9 30.
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Congress Street
Main
H. G. Wiemer
CleanEasy Hand Soap Promises Skin Safe Cleaning
An advertisement for CleanEasy hand soap claims it is guaranteed not to injure the skin and instantly removes stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt from hands or clothing. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn at Stratford Ave in a large can.
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Norwalk
Conn
Norwalk Park
Wilton Ave
Lounsbury Ave
Catherine and Horton Streets
Fairs Ave
Forrest Street
Danbury
Catherine Street
Main St
Catherine St
George W. Bard
Depot Place
City Hall
Mount Vernon
N. Y. Oe
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Wart remover ad touts beauty after wart removal
An advertisement asserts Cyrus' Wart Remover can quickly remove facial warts and improve hands, promising a pleasant appearance after a few days. It notes availability at The Pharmacy located at 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon Street.
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Cyrus
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
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Main Street
Corner Bank
HUB
Baker’s
Bridgeport Public Market& Branch
State and Bank Sts. Tel
East Main St
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Broad Street
Crawford
Urant
People’s Dairy
State St
GEO. A. Robertson
Worner
Central Association
Ramona Club
Uttam
Carolina Rice
Golden Hil
W. V. Devitt
Berkshires
C. Sullivan
Gertrude Carroll
Néy
Misses O'Rourke
Pembroke Street
Fred Mullins
M. F. Flanagan
Jim
Boston
J. C. Ivers
Old Waltersville
W. W. Porter
Consul Coxe
Fairview Land
Therme Street
Theroperty
Burr & Knapp
Fairview Lawn
J A. Richardson
Burr & Knapp Bankers
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