Legislators pass on big committees as apathy grows
As the General Assembly nears its start, speakership and Senate leadership remain undecided. Committees once coveted like railroads, excise, and military affairs draw little interest due to anticipated light work or potential controversial duties.
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General Assembly
House
Senate
Railroads
Halcyon
New Haven Road
U. S. Railroad Administration
Connecticut Company
Railroads Committee
Excise Committee
Macy
Moatular
Cnar‘veter
Public Health
Mmip
George
Connecticut
State Board
Bartlett Leads Polar Venture
Announcement for an expedition led by Bartlett and Bartlett aims to raise 250000 dollars for a polar voyage to explore the polar basin. The plan envisions a ship near Melville Bay with a laboratory to study flora and fauna, meteorology, and uncharted waters, supported by scientific bodies.
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Ment
Club
Arould
North Pole
Admiral Peary
Captain Battlett
Polar
United States
Utah
Melville Bay
Ex Ambassador W. H. Page Dies at Pinehurst
Former Ambassador W H Page, who served as ambassador to Great Britain from 1912, died at Pinehurst. The State Department will send a representative to Aberdeen for the funeral. Page guided diplomatic talks during the war era and resigned in August after health declined following extensive wartime negotiations and aid arrangements with Britain.
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Page
State Department
Dr. Page
Pinehurst
Department
Aberdeen
Wilson
Court of St. James
Great Britie
United States
London
America
Auust
Influenza death on street follows aid call in Bridgeport
Exhausted by influenza John Collins 40 of Admiral street died after sitting on a porch at 778 Railroad avenue yesterday. Emergency services and Dr. Garrick confirmed death by natural causes. In separate burglaries two Bridgeport homes were robbed through pantry windows, with jewelry and cash totaling hundreds stolen. Police suspect the same perpetrators. no arrests yet. A raid on a 781 Tal Jet street temperance saloon netted gambling devices liquor and 13 patrons. proprietors Paul Sacks and Mike Sacaranizish and others were detained. All to be arraigned in City court today.
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John Collins
Bridgeport
Hallett Street
Admiral Street
Railroad Avenue
Charles Caudhrow
A ‘ Burns
S. M. Garrick
Mullins, Scott and Redgate
Joseph Burns
Hough Avenue
Vernon Elsenboss
Watertown Avenue
Blaonboss
Second Precinct
Tal Jett Street
Paul Sacks
Mike Sacaranizish
Horse Spills Milk After Auto Crash on Fairfield Avenue
Milk bottles, cans, and wagon parts belonging to John Vaasa of 282 Bostwick Avenue lay along Fairfield Avenue near the Third Precinct after a collision with an eastbound auto driven by M. G. Land of 107 Bartram Avenue. The horse escaped injury and was recaptured at Bostwick and State streets. No one was hurt and no arrests were made.
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John Vaasa
Bostwick Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Third Precinct
M. GC. Land
Bartram Avenue
Tairfield Avenue
State Street
Kings Street
Wallrfeld Avenue
Rev J R Brown to Leave Church
Reverend J R Brown announces resignation from his pastorate to accept the Hoyt professorship at Rochester Theological Seminary. He reflects on service, asks for release by Feb 1 1919, and cites his civic leadership roles and prior education in Brooklyn Columbia Edinburgh. He notes strong support from the congregation and the wish of Professor Rauschenbusch that he be elected.
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Hoyt
Orce Ti
Hein
Rochester Theological Seminary
Dr. Brown
Brooklyn
M. Y
Columbia University
Edinburgh University
Scotland
Oliver Street Baptist Church
Kansans City
Central Baptist Church
Providence
RH. I
Bridgeport
Board of Recreation
Charities Organization Society
Walter Rauschenbusch
Rochester Seminary
London Spectator
Rauschenbusch
Pr. Brown
Krivda Sends Greetings From Hospital in France
Private Andrew Krivda of the 13th Coast Artillery Corps sends a Christmas greeting from a hospital in France. The message, wired home on a Telegram card, begins with a cheerful line about returning home to the Good Old U.S.A. and is part of a broader wartime communication effort.
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Krivda
France
Olka
Bringenor
Mass for Banville At St Peter's Church
A morning mass at St Peter's Church for the repose of Private John Joseph who fell on October 4 at the battle front. Members of the societies he belonged to will attend.
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Banville
St Peter’s
John Joseph Init
Netlion
World Desires Justice at Peace Table Sermon
The Rev Alexander Alixon Jr preached at the First Presbyterian Church urging plain justice as the remedy for violated laws. He spoke of righteousness as justice for the wicked and compassion for the penitent, noting even Germany may seek mercy but callous depravity requires justice. Christmas was celebrated with elaborate church and Sunday school services and gifts for relief of Allied children overseas.
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God
Ben
Germany
Alexander Alixon, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Enduring Peace Not Yet Won Says Dr. W. Horace Day
Dr. William Horace Day preached on Gloria in Excelsis at a United Church service. He argued that while World War I era peace efforts produced unity under leadership, enduring peace remains unachieved as war’s consequences echo and the world’s nations still face threat and upheaval.
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Dr. W. Horace Day
William Horace Day
Christendom
Day
America
Heaven
Earth
Auto Hits Man Driver Without License Held
Newbold Greenwatt of 617 Myrtle avenue was struck by a car at State street and Myrtle last night. Gus Merthal Jr of 228 Hannell Street drove the automobile with no operator's license and was held on $50 bond for City Court. The injured man was treated at the emergency hospital and later moved to a larger facility. Merthal claimed he lacked an operator license when questioned.
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Newbold Greenwatt
Myrtle Avenue
St. Vincent
Hosiital
Gus Merthal, Jr
Hannell Street
al- Jesed
State Street
Onder Bondy
Crennwaki
Harpy HH Wels
Arger
Tferthal
Pollen Headequarters
Stranger Struck Fairfield Sheriff in Sudden Attack
Deputy Sheriff William H. Goula sustained two black eyes and bruises after a stranger suddenly attacked him while being escorted from the railroad station to police headquarters on Saturday. The well dressed Danish origin man, who asked for work and had no money, fought to seize the steering wheel as Goula drove. Goula overpowered him, and the man was taken to the lockup for identity traces. A doctor examined the captive, who offered no coherent reply. The sheriff, unhurt, resumed searches for nearby burglars at sunrise.
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William H. Goula
Sherif Gould
William H. Donaldson
Sheriff Gould
Handy Harmon
Smith-Murray Co to Enlarge Store on Fairfield Ave
Smith-Murray Co plans a major remodel of its Fairfield avenue storefront, enlarging floor space by tearing out the entire Fairfield frontage and reworking the floors above. The project includes building a cellar, starting immediately, with completion expected in March. About two carloads of steel will reinforce the structure at an estimated cost of $15,000. Schwartz Brothers hold the contract.
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Smith-Murray
Fairfield Avenue
Kally Cigar
Postal Telegraph Company
Smith Murray
Schwartz Brothers
Sergeant Cooper Held for False Impersonations
Private Albert J. Kobozack alias Sergeant Cooper spent weeks in Bridgeport posing as a wounded veteran and aiding a War Stamp Drive. Arrested in Stamford by Secret Service, he faces desertion charges and impersonation of a treasury agent. held at Allentown arsenal awaiting court martial. He toured Bridgeport Greenwich Port Chester and Stamford.
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Albert J. Kobozack
Sergeaant Cooper
Bridgeport
Stamford
United States Secret Service
United States Army
Treasury
Allentown Arsenal
Sergeant Cooper
Greenwich
Port Chester
N. Y
Cooper
105Th Regiment
Amsterdam
Orvdensburg
N.Y
Falls into water after party in Bridgeport area
James Giblin of 60 West Avenue reportedly drank at a party yesterday and wandered to the river foot of Whiting Street. He walked into the water and was rescued by bystanders. He was arrested and taken to the local hospital for examination before being moved to a nearby home for care.
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James Giblin
West Avenue
Bridgeport
James
Homer Ward Tate
Whiting Street
Ile
Howlquarters
Uwilside
Omfort of Tir
Harvey TL Wels
Strayed Orphan Finds Home Here Through T A S
The Travelers' Aid society report for November shows 94 cases assisted at Bridgeport station. The executive committee met at Stratfield and plans to broaden aid to returning soldiers and sailors, including housing assistance. A 14 year old girl from Pennsylvania was helped after relatives were located and may be placed with a local family until a better arrangement is found.
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Travelers’ Aid Society
Bridgeport
Stratfield
New York City
Pennsylvania
President Sees American Spirit at War Hospital
The president visited an American hospital in France to meet soldiers and hear their stories. He spoke with wounded men, admired decorations, and shared a brief, poignant moment with each patient, including a traffic police veteran and a namesake, while noting the resilience and gratitude among the troops.
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France
Wne
Feg
Grand Central Station
Wilson
Dredging Funds Approved for Bridgeport Harbor Channels
Bridgeport will receive 111 329 for harbor dredging and break waters as its share of a 27 million rivers and harbors bill approved by the House committee. Stamford is allotted 183 000. The city plans to keep channels clear yearly to allow cargo ships in and out. An additional 66 000 remains from last year’s appropriation, totaling 171 360 for ongoing dredging work.
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Bridgeport
House
Washington
Stamford
Labor Convention Set for April by Independent Labor Party
Delegates from unions in major cities of Con. Kochonk will attend a late April convention to affiliate with the new Independent national labor political party. Samuel Lavit, business agent for the Lividgeport machinists union, stated the plan. The union executive board appointed a committee of Charles Blaynes, Shownns Spillane and Jesue FP, vvdner to organize arrangements for the upcoming gathering.
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Con. Kochonk
Independent
National Labor Political Party
Samuel Lavit
Machinist Union
Lividgeport
The
Machinists’ Union
Snorming
Charles Blaynes
Shownns Spillane
Jesue
Sweden Defies Plea to Send Army to Defend Estonia
The Swedish consul in Reval sought aid from Sweden to halt Bolshevik advances in Estonia, but Stockholm’s Rikstag refused to permit an army deployment. The consul seeks help from Britain. Reports from Berlin note Bolshevik moves in Estonia and Lithuania, with a four division army advancing from Rosetten to Mitauw and troops marching toward Riga. A Soviet government is claimed to be established at Riga with Livonia under Bolshevik rule.
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Riksdag
Sweden
Reval
Copenhagen
Esthonia
Stockholm
Rikstag
Pskov
Petrograd
Ostrov
Harald R. de Scavenius
Moscow
Radek
M. de Scavenius
Berlin
Assoiated
Riga
Koengsburg
Evenin ‘Tugeblaat
Esthenia
Lithuania
Central German Soldiers Council
Rosetten
Danioevas
Mitauw
Valk
Die Freiheit
Stutshka
Livonia
Italy first to fly new maritime flag
Paris notes the report that Russia’s anti Bolshevik leaders, led by Prof. Paul Milukoff and including Nicholas Scheneke, arrived in Paris seeking Allied support to restore order in Russia. They hope for a victorious future government and world recognition, while awaiting word on potential voting rights at upcoming congresses.
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Italy
Paris
Associated Press
Paul Milukoff
Constitutional Democrats
Lyoff
Nicholas Scheneke
Vienna
Social Revolutionaries
Orde
Russia
Milukoff
Russa
Soldiers of Two Armies Need More Understanding
Judge Ben Lindsey urged harmony between American and English troops in a YMCA talk. He cited his France studies on morale, noting mutual misunderstandings fueled friction. Lindsey said soldiers from both sides showed similar traits and that psychology can bridge the gap to friendship.
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Ben Lindsey
Judge Lindsey
Denver
France
Lindsey
Argonne Hero Returns Home For Holidays
Private Sam Pirozzoli of 37T Nichols Street, with Company B, 119th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, arrived in Bridgeport after returning from France. Wounded in the right ear by a machine gun bullet on his second day at the Argonne front, he also suffered a left leg injury. He spent eight hours on the open battlefield before evacuation and went to Camp Merritt prior to home.
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Sam Fpirozzoli
Nichols Street
119Th Infantry
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der Aill
Bartlett
Polar Venture
W. H. Page
J. R. Brown
Justice
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HTAEY
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Fairfield
Smith-Murray Co
Fairfield Ave
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Bayer
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