Pree Tee Beverly Visits and Roosevelt Tour Report
The item notes Pree Tee Beverly from New Hampetiire and Governor Wilson at Sea Girt with Roosevelt, Montans, Billings, and Beseman. It mentions Eugene V. Debs speaking at a mass meeting in Puoantx Ari, and a Sunday musical service at Epworth First M church led by J Barnet with Davenport and Judith Landbers performing. Attendance is invited for Peonie workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barnet
Davenport
Judith Landbers
Weather Indications and Church Session Notes
Weather indications show a cold front moving east from upper Michigan with winds up to seven inches, heavy east gulf crest, and temperature above normal. The First Presbyterian Church on State corner Msttle Avenue lists Rev. Jann Richardson as pastor. morning service and evening sermon focus on Christian unity and school with Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieven
Fen
Upper Michigan
Se. Lawrence
Bes
East Gulf
Valtay
First Presbyterian Church
State Corner
Msttle Avenue
Jann Richardson
Christ
Bed Bugs the Home Stamp of Carelessness
A brief notice describes pests in homes and a stamp-like label alleging neglect with Cyrus Pres. Killer mentioned. It highlights a 25 cent price and calls attention to pest control concerns in domestic settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Pres
Monster Valves Made Here Break All World Records
Crane Valve Company at West End plant ships two 72 inch valves weighing 35 and 23 tons to British Columbia for hydroelectric use by Canadian Collieries Ltd. at Union Bay. Included are two 12 inch valves with double spindles. Valves tested up to 240 pounds and mounted on flat cars with banners showing origin and destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Valve Company
West End
British Columbia
Canadian Colleries, Ltd
Union Bay
B.C
Crane Co
Vancouver
B. C
Advance Autumn Styles in Colored Hats at Wholesale Prices
Wholesale and retail mills advertise advance autumn styles in colored and black felt hats velvet plush velour hats in latest shapes colors. Includes children's school hats of every description.
Building Permits Totals 66709 in Bridgeport Week
Bridgeport building commission issued permits totaling 66709 for diverse projects. Listings include frame dwellings on Fairfield avenue North and South. additions to shops on North avenue and Grover street. a hollow fire building on Kossuth street. a three story brick store and tenement on East Main. and a concrete block structure for Royal Equipment Co on Railroad avenue. Plans for new residences and several commercial buildings are under way with multiple contractors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Building Commission
Mra
G. Vitgle
Davenport
Kelsey Street
E. P. Bubiss
Weiling
Grover Avenue
E. B. Silliman
Weet Way
C. Peterson
North Avenue
Thomas A. Kirkham
Howard Avenue
Charles Abercrombie
Hayes Street
Birdsere, Somers Co
Barnum Avenue
W. R. Webster
Brooklawn Avenue
Pequonnock Commercial Corporation
Kossuth Street
Edward Duhiss
Fairfield Avenue
International Sliver Co
East Side
Seaview Avenue
A. Goldberg
Son Avenue
Sarah Safford
South Side
Harral Avenue
American Graphophone Co
Railroad Avenue
J. Somers
West Side
West Svems
Chases Kesler
St Washington Avenue
East Main Street
G. Scher
Cellis
Nichols and Sherman
Weet Side
Sheridan Street
Carl F. Siemon
Clinton and
North Avenues
Jacob H. Starr
West Aide
George J. Hall
Beach Street
Royal Equipment Co
Michael Robstock
Putnam Street
E. &. Hubbell
East Sde
Park Avenue
Margaret F. Dailey
North Side
Grand Street
Robert BE. Wellington
DeForest Avenue
H. Paul
Courtland Street
Horace Merwin
D. Verone
Carpenter
Maxon
Last Main Street
Frank Cohen
New York Furniture Co
A. Ellis
Pennonnock Commercial Corporation
Mardi Gras Night Lights Up Savoy Rock Spectacle
King Noel Mitchel abdicates, crowning Smith Penfield of White City as Mardi Gras king at Savoy Rock. Queen Betty Shepardson crowned alongside him as the crowd roars for a live carnival opening. Fireworks, parades, and a pole daredevil headline a weekend of grand illumination and concerts along the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Mitchel
Smith Penfield
White City
Siem
Oreans
Bt Savin Rock
Queen Betty
Shepardson
Betty
Mitchells
King Penfield
George Augur
Second Regiment
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR VANDERBILT CUP RACES IN MILWAUKEE
Safety measures outline restricted access to the Milwaukee course for the Vanderbilt and Grand Prix races on September 17 104. Militia and police will guard the course from 10 PM the night before, with entry allowed after 6 AM. The event closes the speed carnival. the Vanderbilt Cup starts at 1 PM for about 300 miles. Four hospitals and medical teams will be stationed along the route with ambulances and helpers onsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Pugilistic Annals Highlights From Early 1900s
A scrambled recap of boxing history noting 1902 James J. Cornett as world heavyweight champion after defeating John T. Sullivan in 21 rounds in New Orleans. 1904 Joe Jeannetty KO’s Black Bill in Philadelphia. 1908 Billy Papke defeated Stanley Ketchel for middleweight title in Vernon. 1909 Willie Ritchie KO’d Tammy McMarland in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cornett
John T. Sullivan
New Orleans
Joe Jeannetty
Black Bill
Philadelphia
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Vernon
Fay Bronton
Jimmy Dunn
Springfield
Frankie Burns
Yacker Homing
New
Abe Allet
Edtie Kelly
Pictebureh
Murphy
Pat Moerebi
New York
Willie Ritchie
Taminy McMarland
Box Rates Jump At Local Post Office On Oct 1
The Bridgeport Post Office reports gross receipts for the year ending June 30, 1912 at $313,812.81 and $204,510.89 for the prior year. Starting October 1, box rents rise: small lock boxes $1.00 to $1.80, large lock boxes $1.60 to $2, small drawers $2 to $3, large drawers $3 to $4 per quarter. The rise follows Post Office Department rule tying rents to gross receipts above $200,000. The Postal Savings Bank reports two months ending Aug 5: 220 accounts opened, 470 deposits, 55 withdrawals, $99,145 on deposit Sept 1. Stated anecdotes describe customers, including a child and several wives, opening accounts. some withdrawals for bills and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge- Port Post
T Post Office Department
Postel Savings Bank
Aee Wee Ee Ae
Sny
Messenger
Neds
Postal Savings Bank
W. C. Meyer
New Bridgeport Industry Organized For Fire and Durations Mop
New Bridgeport industry organized by Bridgeport men to manufacture fire and sedations mop. Capital $3,006 paid in. Located at 514 Grand Street. William F. Concoction president James P. Devitt secretary Job J. Costigan treasurer. Twenty five grog of the new map sold to a Philadelphia department store. Oscar S. Straus for Bull Moose governor in New York state. Syracuse Sept 7. Elation over Straus nomination persisted after the convention adjourned and as delegates returned to their train. Suspender Jack McGee praised by ex police officer and former plainclothesman for his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Comany
Bridgeport
Grand Street
Wiliam F. Concoction
James P. Devitt
Job J. Costigan
Myrtle Beach
Philadelphia
Oscar S. Straus
New York State
Syracuse
Oecar
Bridgeport Sewer and King Street Layout Notices Adopted
At the Bridgeport Common Council meeting in Sept 1912 the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report for the Orland Street sewer was adopted with costs listed and numerous named residents. A separate King Street layout notice awards damages and benefits to residents, naming individuals and totals, adopted Sept 1912 and approved Sept 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orteng Steret
Fairfieild Avenue
Common Council of
City of Bridgeport
Board of
Orland Street
Paimela Na Portherly
Six Foot Building Line Established on Morehouse Street
Damages and benefits were allocated for the six foot building line on both sides of Morehouse Street from Fairfield Avenue to Ash Creek. The Common Council ordered the line on September 18, 1911, with orders adopted September 34, 1913, and approved September 6, 1917. Named recipients include Henry W. Craft and others, each receiving equal damages and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Street
Punkfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
Fairfield Avenue
Onid
Limes
Henry W. Craft
George B. Sherwood
Emma Noren
Bous J. Krentz
Ericka Bertilson
Alma Blecker
Carl 4. Tillstrom
Micheal
Princeton Street Layout Benefit and Damages Adoptions
Bridgeport city records from 1912 detail a layout change on Princeton Street from Fairfield Avenue to Ash Creek. The Common Council adopted the plan on February 6 with benefits exceeding damages. Names listed include Salem Church and Francis Burr Perry among recipients of damages or benefits. clerk notes adoption and approval in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Burr Perry
Frederick F. Emengr
Thomas
Broma Hall
Stephen F. Boucher
Princeton Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Ewedisn
Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church
Discontinuance and building line orders in Bridgeport
City records list the discontinuance of Puilline Street from East Washington to Pembroke Lake and Arctic Street from Helen Street to Pembroke Lake, with Board of Appraisal benefits and damages assigned to named residents. Also approved is a four foot building line on Beecher Street from Huntington Avenue to Boston Avenue with listed beneficiaries and recipients of damages and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puilline Street
Washington Avenue
Arctic Street
Washington Arenas
Helen Street
Pembroke Lake
Common Council
City of Bridgcworthera
Board of Appraisal
Line Street
Washington ‘Avenue
Tlee Street
Pembroke Leks
Eight Foot Building Line Establishment on King Street Bridgeport
Bridgeport Common Council on Sept 26 1912 adopted the report of the Board of Assessors detailing the establishment of an eight foot building line along both sides of King Street from Fairfield Avenue to Ash Creek. The document lists damages and benefits among residents, with names and amounts, and notes approvals dated Sept 5 1513. It also references sewer work on Buate Street and Lewes Street involving cost estimates and easements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher Street
Huntington Avenue
Boston Avenue
Common Council
City of Bridgeport
Reid
Board of Apprateal
Muntington Avenu
Bath Rides
King Street
Fairfinld Avepur
Ash Creek
Bridgeport
Derk
Kingatreel
Fairfield Avenue
Fragmentary public notice from Huntingta Avenue area
A damaged OCR notice lists names and the conveyance actions on Huntingta Avenue to Dayton Avenue with references to property beneficiaries and approved signatures. The text is garbled but indicates a parcel transfer involving several persons and an official sign-off.
Beiets Vote Amid Civil Service Contingency Debate
Fragmented text references state voting on civil service appointments and federal roles, with scattered mentions of New Haven, Hartford, Middletown, and Derby. The garbled OCR blocks clear details. core idea concerns civic process and staffing along a city corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derre
Becky
Civil Service
New Haven
Marth
Hartford
Elle Lee
Cees
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Powle Pay
L&ss Rom Rr
Kline’s
Wropinitionis
Maine
Providence
Spectal Musical Service
Cyrus Pharmacy
Crane Valve Co
Titanic
E. H. Dillon & CO
Main
Conn
Rue ST. Cecile
Paris
Building News OF Bridgeport
Brooklawn
Charles G. Waldo
Roseling
Schulz
Ralph Barker
Jacob Staran
Church Street
Om Sheridan
Weahington Avenue
Tracy B. Warren
C Siemen
Park Aveni
St. George's Lithuanian KC. Soders
Bees Pices
Gowling
Bgttomier
State and
Norman Streets
Adolf Shermen
Rossline & Schulx
Schwarz Bros
Buila « Bakeshop
Hamilton Street
Christian Hisemann
T. F. Kelley
Stratford Avenue
Preeman Street
Jeremiah Harrington
Morehouse Bros
Alpine Street
J. 4. Sperry
Andrew
Samuel Greenbaum
Torrington Building Co
Polack Tyre Co
Acme Shear Co
Jackson Avenue
W. C. Gollenberg
Savoy Rock Mardi Gras
New Bridgeport
New England Specialty Company
Stephen
Mary Mek
Robert
Annie Burdette
Jess Wakeman
Eatete
Agnes W. Hawes
Andrew Hedrick
Joseph
Mary Lengyel
Sophia Ssombate
Mike Hornyak
John
Zeurseana Kronsvitter
Ana
Bernard F. Coones
City of Briagenort Weld
Benette
King Atree
Fairfield Avents
Agh Creek
Smith-Murray CO
Fall Millinery
W.E. Halligan
Broad Street
Merar Bower
Joseph and
Dorotha Siiaiy
Laure J. Besch
Bertha M. Hawkins Bradley Goodsell
Mary G. Hawkins
Nathaniel Wheeler
Ony Clark
Alemen Demages
Demaces
theastaBtis Branes
Fata
Ina Te Ie Franck
Burt Als Sepiner
Thomas C. Aad i
Ie Sa Comma Council
Buate Street
Lewes Street
Lewes
Benetie
Meyar Bowesman
Srerwes
Roverer
State Beiets
Middletown
Derury
Ulver
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