Jitney protection clash as crossing saga dominates meeting
At a Jitney Owners Protective Association gathering the treasury was found to hold 504 dollars with no bank balance. Missing officers Shadwald and Kickaris eluded investigators as the group plans to hire a lawyer for license defense. The Hall Street crossing in Bridgeport prompted coroner Phelan to call for flagman protection after a deadly 35 mph crash that killed Edward L. Green with witnesses citing no flagman.
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Connecticut
National
New York
Shadwald
Kickaris
Ebn Street
Student Richard Shannon Returns to Lehigh University
Richard Harland Shannon son of Deputy Collector of Port and Mrs John H Shannon of 990 North Avenue returned yesterday to Lehigh University South Bethlehem Pa where he is a member of the junior class Berlin Oct 3 unofficial forecasts of the amount of subscriptions to the fifth German war loan indicate that it will exceed the total of the preceding loan A banker whose advance information in regard to the early loans in each case proved exact says the subscriptions are far ahead of the amount at the corresponding period of subscriptions to the fourth loan.
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Richard Harland Shannon
Port
John H. Shannon
North Avenue
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Berlin
Hartford Man Held for Murder in Quarrel Shooting
Vincenzo Andrieco was held for the criminal court today on a second degree murder charge under $5,000 bonds. He shot Gaetano Spontino about ten days ago after a quarrel, and Spontino died a few hours later.
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Hartford
Vincenzo Andrieco
Gaetano Spontino
Clark's Widow Sues New Haven Man for Damages
Catherine J. Clark of this city sues Samuel M. Hammond of New Haven for $10,000 in the superior court. She states she is administratrix of James H. Clark's estate after he was fatally struck on John Street on Nov 18, 1915 when Hammond's auto backed from a yard. She faults the driver for failing to sound the horn or give warning. Suit returnable to the October term.
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James H. Clark
Catherine J. Clark
Samuel M. Hammond
New Haven
Rheesus Clark
John Street
Hammond
Clark
Obituary notices of several Bridgeport residents reported
Daniel Iacurci age 21 of Bridgeport died after illness. He is survived by his parents a sister Margaret and a brother Lee a member of Holy Rosary church. Clarence Lee See inspector at Bryant Electric Co died at home 53 Nash Lane Black Rock aged 32 born in Hast Providence R I son of C Edward and Welle Louise See survived by widow and parents body to Rumford R I for burial. Arthur Gilbert Mosley formerly with Arcade Hotel died this morning at his parents home 75 Curtis Avenue after illness of more than one year He is survived by his widow his father and mother and one sister Mary Mosley.
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Daniel
Clarence EH
Clarence “Lee
Bryant Electric Co
Nash Lane
Black Rock
See
Hast Providence
R. L
C. Edward and
Welle Louise Elies See
Rumford
Arthur Gilbert Mosley
Arcade
Batley Mosley
Curtis Avenue
Mary Mosley
Requiem Mass for Patrick H Flynn in Bridgeport
Funeral notices and fraternal appeals appear in Bridgeport with a requiem mass for Patrick H Flynn at St. Charles church at 7 30 am on Thursday. The Royal Order of Lions advertises charter openings in Bridgeport offering benefits including $250 funeral and $7 weekly sick benefits with free physician.
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Bridgeport
Royal Order of Lions
Newden
H. A. MacKinnon
Warner
Atp
Private Crossing Dispute Over Railroad Liability
Chris Rickard and railroad officials held talks this morning over a private crossing. The railroad insists it bears no responsibility for deaths or damage, citing posted private property signs. Rickard claims Hall street has never been closed and seeks compensation for a smashed wagon and the loss of his team of horses valued at 800 dollars.
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Green
Chris Rickard
Rickard
Hall Street
Gates
Wreck at Hall Street Crossing Details Emergence of Investigations
Train collision near Hall Street Crossing prompts inquiry by Coroner Phelan and railroad officials. Workers clear track by 10:30 as witnesses including Conductor Gannon and Engineer Burns are examined. Hennessey treated for injuries and sent home. incident highlights crossing safety and responsibility debates.
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Hall Street
Berkshire
John J. Phelan
Edward L. Green
Robert M. Burns
Green
Burns
William H. Gannon
Wilbur Baker
Thomas Kelly
Mayland
Horton
Bridgeport Brass Co
William Hamilton
Housatonic Avenue
Edward Patterson
George Quittmeyer
Parrott Avenue
H. E. Daly
New Haven Road
Jon P. Bristol
Bridgeport
Phelan
Coughlin and
Dooley
F. W. Behrens
Arthur E. Plumb
Chris Irickard
Cullinan & Mullins
Hennessey
Henenssey
Danbury
William Henry Gannon
Logan Street
Housatonic Avenas
Naugatuck Avenas
Devon
Thomas Kelley
South Avenue
William Henry Gan
Burlison appeals in Aston Motor Car Co. garage suit
Burlison of this city appeals to the common pleas court from the civil city court decision that awarded the Aston Motor Car Co. damages of 285.15 and costs of 46.81 after suit for a garage bill. The plaintiff originally sought 300. The rest of the text onward reflects unrelated musings and notices.
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H. H. Burlison
Aston Motor Car Co
State Street
Common Pleas Court
Aston Co
Slattery case to be obviated after Hillside release
Michael Slattery, 37, claimed killer and alleged ripper of Eleanor Cohen, gave himself up to police in New York after Hillside home released him amid a system flaw. Officials plan to confer on new methods to prevent such releases as eastern states continue seeking Slattery for a string of crimes against children.
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Ilillside
Michael Slattery
Eleanor Cohen
Third Avenue
New York
Ripper
Charity Department
Spencer St. Gordon
Charities
Edward ©. Cronan
John Regan
Hillside
Little Eleanor Cohen
Joseph A. Faurot
Slattery
Demand for Union Wages on City Contracts Sparks Controversy
Labor circles react to a petition from Building Trades council business agents seeking union wages and hours on all city contracts. The report misrepresented the measure as backing eight hour city labor at union rates, while current city projects like Stratford avenue bridge show contractors dodging union wages. The petition asks an ordinance to require union work in all city contracts.
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Common Council
Building Trades Council
Stratford Avenue
Willie Bound Over On Serious Charge
Probable cause was found this morning by Judge Bacon Wakeman in Fairfield town court. Albert Willie, charged with a serious assault on Helen Kish aged 13 of 643 Bostwick Avenue, was arraigned and bound over to the superior court under bonds of 2500.
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Bacon Wakeman
Fairfield
Albert Willie
Helen Kish
Bostwick Avenue
Willie
County Commissioners Skip Ridgefield for Licenses
The county commissioners will travel to Danbury to take liquor and club license applications, then visit Greenwich next Tuesday, Norwalk on October 16, and Stamford on October 17. Ridgefield is excluded this year after voting in favor of no license.
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Danbury
Greenwich
Norwalk
Stamford
Ridgefield
Notable brief notices from the week of diverse events
Summary of compact items including Reginald Douglas killed deer hunting in the Adirondacks, John C. Drewry’s death after 24 years as North Carolina Mason grand secretary, railway strike disruptions in Paraguay, Minnesota pension payouts to 354 retired teachers, September copper exports at 29808 tons vs 14827 in 1915, National Wholesale Druggists convention opening in Baltimore, Manhattan street car crash injuring four, Archie Roosevelt fined $25 for speeding on Jericho Turnpike, American Locomotive Co securing 110 ton Pacific locomotives order for Paulista Railway, motorcycle sidecar accident in Lititz killing Norman Nicall, foreign consular interests shifts between Germany Austria Romania and Turkish interests, and a prompt to read Warmer Want Ads.
City Attorney confines voting to presidential electors only
City Attorney William H. Comley Jr declares Chapter 166 of the 1915 acts unconstitutional for voting on state and national offices, but allows citizens who do not reside in the town for six months to vote only for presidential electors. The ruling affects hundreds who recently moved and anticipated local ballots.
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William H. Comley, Jr
General Assembly
United States
Congress
Plan Protests Over Express Train Lateness in Bridgeport
Residents vow to appeal to the Connecticut Public Utilities Commission unless passenger service improves. Reports say New Haven road trains on the New Haven line miss schedules for a month with express freight causing delays. Notable examples include the 12 24 from New Haven due 12 25, often late. the 5 30 p m regularly late. and the 2 40 p m, delayed into 5 o clock last Thursday.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Public Utilities Commission
New Haven Road
New Haven
Rudolph Faces Rixey In Opening Game Tussle
In a baseball double header recap, Boston battles Philadelphia as Stock, Gowdy, Rudolph and Maranville contribute in the first game. Paskett belts a homer for Philadelphia as Rixey holds the line with solid plays. A closing editorial note hints at legislators and stock tips amid the game chatter.
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Page One
Boston
Stock
Egan
Gowdy
Rudolph
Snodgrabs
Niehoff
Maranville
Cravath
Philadelphia
Killifer
Rixey
Paskett
Byrne
Fitzpatrick
Konetchy
Fitzpatrick Rixey
Smith
Magee
Luderus
Textile yard goods sale with varied silks and chiffons
A vintage textile listing describes gros de londres and rich satin plus chiffon taffeta and crepe de chine in numerous colors and widths. Prices range from 1.25 to 1.65 per yard with options in ivory black burgundy Copenhagen beige pink and gray among others.
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Gros-De-Londre
Copenhagen
New Pepper Book and Other Titles for Boys
New and Last Pepper Book announces Our David Pepper as the final Pepper tale priced at $1. A Ralph Barbour boys story Left Guard Gilbert is priced at $1.25. New Locke titles include The Wonderful Year and other novels by Locke and colleagues with prices from $1.30 to $1.85. Billy Burns of Troop 5 by Thurston priced at $11 with Mair floor location.
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Polly Pepper
Joel
Phronsie
David Pepper
Ralph Barbour
Gilbert
Barbour
Locke
William J. Locke
Red Cap
Harry Leon Wilson
Grace L. H. Lutz
Paradise Garden
George Gibbe
Damaris—Lucas Malet
W. E. Roe
Green
Billy Burns
Troop 5
Thurston
Mair
Heatherbloom Petticoats with Silk Flounce
New and handsome Heatherbloom petticoats combine durability with an all silk effect. Top Heatherbloom with a silk circular flounce in matching color. available in black blue and green with changeable combinations. Prices 3 3 50 and 4 in special sizes. Second floor.
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Heatherbloom
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Beardsley Park Pond
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New Milford
Wilbur L. Baker
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Fairfield Ave
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Connors
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Burlison Appeals
Reginald Douglas
Au Sable Forks
N. Y
Adirondacks
John C. Drewry
North Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons
Minnesota
National Wholesale Druggists' S Association
Baltimore
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Broadway
Archie Roosevelt
Mineola
Jericho Turnpike
The
American Locomotive Co
Paulista Railway
Brazil
Victor Hacker
Lititz
Norman Nicall
Germany
Austria
W. H. Comley, JR
Howwlanap
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
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