Tampico dispute framed by Mayo and Fletcher testimonies
In a detailed exchange, Admiral Mayo defends his Tampico actions and denies desertion claims, detailing rescue of about 2,100 to 3,000 Americans, coordination with Admiral Fletcher, and protection of foreign nationals. Admiral Fletcher confirms decisions to move forces to Vera Cruz and the custom house seizure, stressing defense of civilians and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creel
Tampico
United States
Yankton
Hampton Roads
Navy
Sec- Daniels
Mayo
Tare
Mayo Peceinas Rere
Decemer
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Donna Cecilia
Arbor Grands
Arbol Grande
Dolphin
Huerta
Zaragoza
Mexico City
Pletcher
Secretary of the Navy
Des Moines
Chester
Badger
Daniels
Navy Department
Tam
Washington
Tampico Ile
Cess
Florida
Utah
Prairie
Mexican
Admiral Fletcher
Mr. Miller
Verd Cruz
Consul Miller
Admplral
Connecticut
Cyclops
Solace
San Francisco
Koehler
Dresden
General Zaragoza
Doughty
Hermione
Hancock
Dixie
Ward Line
Galveston
New Orleans
Admiral Mayo
Secretary Daniels
Miller
Wilson
Mexico
Gonzales
General Board
Department
Custom House
Admiral Badger
Arkansas
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Michigan
New Jersey
Louisiana
Minnesota
Assessments for building lines on East Main Street Bridgeport
Bridgeport Common Council on October 2 1916 adopted and confirmed the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report establishing an eight foot building line on East Main Street from Boston Avenue to Foster Square and from Texas Avenue to Huntington Road and on the west side to Beardsley Park. The document lists damages and special benefits attributed to each property owner along the affected sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Boston Avenue
Foster Square
Texas Avenue
Huntington Road
Beardsley Park
Bond Street Layout Assessments Adopted by Bridgeport Council
Bridgeport Common Council accepted the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report on Bond street layout at a October 2, 1916 meeting. The list names individuals and firms receiving benefits and damages, with each entrant to receive equal damage compensation as specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Street
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Remington A. & A. Co
Michael Bobko
Percy Anderson
Chas
B. Woodward
Pruzinski
Anna Homa
George Bingham
Mary Hunyadi
Paul F. Beroschak
Mary Memecz
Anna Dzurenda
Andrew
Katherine Kish
John Bires
Julia Misesick
J. Nichols
John Onofrey
John Philip
Robert J. Booth
Joseph
Mary Oriaz
Vincenzo Bona
Peter J. Beroschak
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Waterman Street
Connecticut Avenue
Alb
E. Henkels
Max Henkle Locke Steel Belt Co
Assessments for Laurel avenue grade change adopted
On October 2 1914 the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages adopted and confirmed assessments for the Laurel avenue grade change from Brooklawn Place to Wayne Street. Names listed include Ellis Hewlett May Waldo Sherman Phelps Ward Brewer Kingman Staples Kincaid Pullman Blatz Miller Nichols and others with special benefits opposite their names. City Clerk J ALEX Robinson notes adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Harry B. Ellis
Samuel Hewlett
A. S. May Maturin
EB. Waldo Herbert D. Sherman
John P. Phelps
H. J. Ward
Arthur Brewer
Edith Kingman
Horace A. Staples Vincent H. Kincaid
John
Pullman
Warren D. Blatz
C. D
Miller Wm. J. Nichols
J. Alex, H. Robinson
Bridgeport Council Adopts Edna Avenue Building Line Plan
Bridgeport Council on October 2, 1916 adopted the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report and confirmed assessments for establishing a nine foot building line on the north side of Edna Avenue along its entire length. Names listed include William F. Severn, Alonzo G. Keeney, Chas. E. Goodfellow, Anna L. Sanger, Bridgeport Land & Title Co., Lillian Adams, Nathaniel H. McPhee, Bertram Graham, Isabelle A. Sharon, Helen T. McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
William F. Severn
Alonzo G. Keeney
Chas. E. Goodfellow
Anna L. Sanger
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Lillian Adams
Nathaniel H. McPhee
Bertram Graham
Isabelle A. Sharon
Helen T. McGuire
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Discontinuance of Waterman Street Adopted and Approved
The draft order details the discontinuance of Waterman street from Connecticut avenue northerly and lists individuals and entities affected or benefiting from the action. It notes adoption on October 2, 1914 and approval on October 2, 1916, with various names and parties named in relation to the proceedings.
Damages Confirmed For Bond Street Building Lines
The assessments confirm six foot building line on the west side of Bond Street and the corresponding line on the east side. The proceedings name claimants including Chas B Woodward Chas Pruzinski A M C Co Andrew Fish Andrew Misecik W J Nichols Joseph Oriasz Vincenzo Bono and others.
Assessments for Summerfield avenue building line orders 1916
Council adjourned October 2 1916 adopting the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report on eight foot building lines on Summerfield avenue both sides. The board also listed benefited individuals and entities including Miller & Jordan Abraham Bennet Kaplan Lorintha Beach Judson Realty Co A C Cates Geo Jorgenses Chas Beach Paul Jancho John Dalez Jankowsky Kovac Krysi Hollek Zink Fapplana Massotta Mareinko Krist Ond a Velky Berry Lewis American Graphophone Co City Clef with no personal claim listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerfield Avenue
Common Council
Miller & Jordan
John Hollek
Chas
Zink
Carmine Fapplana
Tony Massotta
John Mareinko
Joseph Krist
Jacob Onda
Martin Velky Berry
Lewis American Graphophone Co
J. Alex. H. Robinson
City Clef
Building line on State street adopted in Bridgeport
October 2 1916 report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages adopted and assessments confirmed for establishing a building line on the south side of State street between Main and Broad streets. Named individuals and entities include Bridgeport Savings Bank Josephine H Burroughs Annie Hugo John Adam Hugo Bridgeport Trust Co Francis B Leigh James Staples and Co Co B Seeley Wilson Marshall Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Stret
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
State Street
Main
Broad Streets
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Josephine H. Burroughs
Annie Hugo John Adam Hugo
Bridgeport Trust Co
Francis B. Leigh
James Staples and Co. Co
B. Seeley Wilson Marshall Wilson Marshall, Jr
Building Lines Adopted on Beechwood Avenue
City of Bridgeport's Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages adopted the assessments and confirmed eight foot building lines on both sides of Beechwood avenue from Clinton avenue to Hancock avenue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fletcher George
Creel
Duchess of Manchester
England
Philadelphia
John Reid, Sr
America
Yonkers, N. Y
Pequonnock Co
Seth Jennings
W. W. Beardsley
Lewis Josephson
Bridgeport L
T. Co
Chas Shatz
Florence and
Clara Shea
John Pepps
Ww. J
Minnie L. Nichols
Mary Galya
John Costigan
Katherine
Julia W. Banks
Fred J. Ganks
J. Carlton Sterling
Maury Carrot
John Cullinan
Fred
Mary Sundstrom
Sam
Frances Beach
J. Judson
Nora F
Costello Louis Klein
David Bome
Wilson Marshall
William Mann
Fred W. Bohn
Bradley
Meeker
Michael and
Ely Cone
John W. Morehouse
Zimmer
A. Schelinsky
Hi. G. Scofield
Gee, McLevy
Isabelle EB. Wright
Andrew McKelvey
Georgia T. Horton
Bernith Sacks
William J. Nichols
T. Velie
Mary A. Lynch
Laura A
Banks Francis Aiello
Jos
P, Coughlin
Henry Lee Win
E. Bantle
Anna Dzurenda Andrew
Katherine Fish
John Bires Andrew
Julia Misec
Beechwood Avenue
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