President of Fire Board Opposed to Higher Firefighter Wages
A. H. Bullard, president of the fire commission, opposed granting higher pay to new firefighters. He argued this decision lies with the Common Council, citing precedent from the police pay case and stressing the fire board cannot override the council. He warned the increased expense could reach $20,000 annually.
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Supreme Court
Coma Council
Bullard
Hartfort
New Haven
Board of Fire Commissioners
Steven
Omebody
Fire Department
Chance Tinker and Steinfeldt Fined After Pittsburg Game
Frank Chance Chicago Nationals manager, and players Joe Tinker and Harry Steinfeldt, were fined $200 each for actions during yesterdays game with Pittsburg. Tinker and Chance were ejected after an argument with Umpire Kiem.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Frank Chance
Chicago Nationals
Joe Tinker
Harry Steinfeldt
Tinker
Chance
Kiem
Deaths and Funerals for Ja Sherwood and Panelie Sterling
Ja Sherwood dies after long illness at Ridgeport Hospital aged 67. Rites set for 7:30 p.m. at Henry E Bishop par lor. Rev William H Lewis to officiate. body to be taken to Southington tomorrow morning on the 11 33 train for burial. Chal lenge Cutlery Co. connected. Panelie Sterling funeral held at 151 Shelton Street at 2:30 p.m.. Rev Charlies Borto officiating. interment at Mt Grove cemetery.
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Ja. Sherwood
Ridgeport Hospital
Henry E. Bishop
William H. Lewis
St. John's Episcopal Church
Southington
Challenge Cutlery Co
Panelie Sterling
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Shelton Street
Charlies
Borto
Mt. Grove Comty
Trolley Conductor Fined in Nine Counts Conviction
Hugh J. Carey formerly a Connecticut Company trolley conductor was convicted in New Haven City Court on nine counts of substituting free pass tickets for cash fares. He was fined $5 and costs on each count.
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Troley
New Haven
Hugh J. Cafferty
Connecticut Company
Harriman Reported Better Today Despite Guarded Conditions
From Arden House near Nyack New York a U S press correspondent reports a brief note from Harriman's physician Dr W G Lyle states Harriman is better today. Security on the estate remains tight with a cable across the road and rapid car moves around the mansion as observers await further word.
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United Press
Dr. Lyle
Harriman
Robert Geary
German Alliance Endorses Robert Weber for Town Clerk
At a September 6 meeting of the Central German Verbund, the German American Alliance endorsed Robert Weber as the German representative candidate for town clerk. The group urged voters to choose him on the Democratic ticket and instructed sending the resolution to Democratic Town Chairman Michael A. Kenny.
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German American Alliance
Central German Verbund
Robert Weber
Central Verbund
Michael A. Kenny
King Edward Sees Derby Winner Lose in St Leger
Bayardo ridden to victory in the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster as King Edward laments the Derby winner Minoru failing to complete the triple crown. Valens runner up and Mirador third with Dillon rides. Seven starters included The Story Carrousel and Bachelor’s Double. King Edward attended.
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United Press
Doncaster
England
Bayardo
Lord Carnavon
Valens
Waldorf Astor, Jr
Mirador
Minoru
Dillon
J. B. Joel
H. J. King
J. Lowry
Fairfield County bonds award in premium bid
County commissioners opened bids for 145000 in 4 percent bonds maturing in 30 years with 20 year call. John W. Watkins of 2 Wall Street offered 101.45, Hincks Brothers 100.39, Clarence W. Foote 100.39, Kuntz Brothers 100.08. Watkins awarded the contract. Teachers to meet Bridgeport Public School officials set to discuss assignments and pre opening matters Monday at 4 p.m.
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Fairfield County
John W. Watkins
Wall Street
Hincks Brothers
Clarence W. Foote
Kuntz Brothers
New York
Peary and Cook Imbroglio Roils Pole Discovery Debate
The Roosevelt returns toward Battle Harbor Labrador as Commander Peary accuses Dr. Cook of imposture over the North Pole claim. Peary cites Eskimo corroboration and data doubts while Cook supporters defend his Antarctica voyage assertions amid global scientific scrutiny.
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Labrador
Roosevelt
Peary
Chateau
Chateau Bay
America
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
Cook
Rival Explorers and Diagram of Race Stir Scientists
The piece discusses the Cook and Peary polar discovery controversy and scientists views. It notes Peary’s respected record, Cook’s contested claim, and how both explorers are credited if their feats are proven, with media rivalry between the New York Herald and New York Times shaping coverage. It also includes a local notice about a funeral arrangement for Joseph Fay.
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Pole
Cook
New York Herald
The
New York Times
Herald
Santiago
Times
Peary
Peary Attacks Cook Sparks Greatest Scientific Row
In Copenhagen Dr. Frederick A. Cook declines to respond to Commander Peary’s charges until scientific data are tested. The dispute provokes mixed reactions among Cook’s supporters and adds intensity to the claimed polar discovery controversy.
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Cook
Denmark
Otto Sverdrup
Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
United Press
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