New Traffic Relief Plan Studied by City Council
Indications show a large turnout at the journaled council meeting Monday as the public weighs a new traffic relief plan. The proposal would create a large public plaza bounded by State Water Middle and Wall streets with land takings affecting nearby property owners. The plan has divided opinion but gains mayor Wilson support to push for swift action, while some property interests object to the eminent domain extensions.
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Union Council
Tole
State,ater
Middle
Wall Streets
Board of Alderen
Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Ask Merchants to Cut Out Special Delivery
H A Taylor of the Commercial Economy Board of the National Council of Defense urged merchants to curb special deliveries and limit credit privileges at a Hartford capitol meeting. The plan recommends restricting returns to three days, reducing COD privileges unless 10 to 25 percent is paid, and curtailing order solicitation. Bridgeport delegates Frederick Morgan, L F Rockwell, Dwight Graves, and Mrs H W Fleck attended.
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H. A. Taylor
Commercial Economy Board
National Council of Defense
State Capitol
Hartford
Bridgeport
Frrederick
Morgan
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
L. F. Rockwell
Dwight Graves
Association
IL. W. Fleck
Sergeant Seeks Debate Over Irish American Letter
Sergeant Johnson invites the author of the anonymous Irish-American letter to discuss multiple points. Local responses vary with some Irish-American residents opposing the letter, while others support changes linked to Middle Street and John Street extensions. City plans show a widened Water Street and new routes affecting property, including the City National Bank building and the Bridgeport Public Market area.
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Sergeant Johnson
Johnson
Bridgeport
James A. McElroy
City Hall
Water Street
Middle Street
State Street
Wallr Street
Water
John Street
John
Hoskins
City National Bankuilding
Bridgeport Public Market
Death of Judge Howard Burr Scott of Danbury
Danbury mourns Judge Howard Burr Scott former judge of Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas and city court associate judge who died at his residence 94 West Street Danbury aged 66 after three years of ill health and a stroke. He was born August 25 1851 in Bridgeport and lived in Danbury as a lawyer and public servant. He leaves two brothers and a sister. funeral set for Saturday at 83 West Street.
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Howard Burr Scott
Court of Common Pleas
Fairfield County
Danbury
West Street
Scott
Judge Scott
Bridgeport
Albert
Caroline Seeley -Scott
Amherst College
Lnter
Greenwich
Brewster and Tweedy
Brewster, Tweedy and Scott
Brewster
Common Pleas Court
Tweedy, Scott and Whittlesey
Borough Court of
City Court
City Corré
First Congregational Church of
Society
Unisity Club of
Connectut
American Bar Associations
Albert L. Scott
White Plains
N. Y
William D. Scott
Portland
Ore
Mary H. Scott
Explosion in Powder Plant Kills Many in Prussia
A Reuters despatch from Oldenzaal Wolland reports a powder factory explosion at Vohwinkel near Barmen Rheinish Prussia. Many workers were killed or injured in the blast.
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London
Oldenzaal
Wolland
Reuter’s Limited
Vohwinkel
Barmensi
New Jersey Man Credits Sonic Treatment For Nervous Recovery
Charles J. Struble of Branchville, New Jersey, describes his recovery from a serious nervous disorder through Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports relief from leg tension, warmer feet, better sleep, and six pounds gained in a month. The advertisement touts the pills as a blood building tonic aiding nervous conditions and related ailments.
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New Jersey
Charles J. Struble
Branchville
N. J
Williams
St. Vitus
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Last Day for Germans to Register in Bridgeport
Police report 386 Germans registered with Bridgeport headquarters and 4158 cards issued to appear. 71 registered yesterday. 22 on file in Bridgeport. Officer Suckley urges voluntary registration. unregistered aliens face potential action by Department of Justice and possible internment. A German named Wilhelm Schlagenhaus, 68, turned in an iron cross from 1870 war and said he may seek U.S. citizenship but would rejoin if in Germany.
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Charles H. Suckley
Department of Justice
Luckley
Bridgeport
Lane
Suckley
Wilhelm Schlagenhaus
Wairfield
Sehlagenhaus
Emperor Wilhelm le
Germany
Soldier Haunts School Halls Alleged Suspect Detained
Ilmer Taylor was arrested by Bridgeport police after complaints of suspicious actions around multiple school buildings and attempts to access lobbies. He is held at headquarters and to be moved under military guard to Kort H. G. Wright, Fisher's Island, amid initial fears of a dynamite plot.
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Ilmer Taylor
Bridgeport
Kort
H. G. Wright
Fisher's Island
Fonodax
Jaylar
Treal
Sheridan
Wayne
Man Confessed to Murder of Cannerota in Westfield
Antonio Terregno of Westfield was arrested at 154 Viallett Street last Wednesday night and allegedly admitted to killing his former lodging housekeeper’s husband Raphael Cannerota. He was taken to police headquarters and then returned to Westfield by Massachusetts district detectives for the January 30 murder.
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Raphael Cannerota
Westfield
Antonio Terregno
Viallett Street
Massachusettts
Y M C A Recruits Leaders for Gym Corps
The Y M C A will recruit leaders for the gym. Recruitment sessions occur each Saturday afternoon at the Y M C A. Candidates preparing for exams under instructor McCormick must show dedication and fitness. Leaders must possess years of steady effort and strong knowledge of physical education.
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McCormick
Ey’ Physical Department
Boy Hit by Trolley Near Death in City Accident
Drammen Idika of 492 Bond Street lies in dire condition at St. Vincent's hospital after being struck by an electric car on Oairfield Avenue near Broad Street. Doctors report a fractured skull, multiple contusions, and internal injuries. he was walking with friends when he suddenly darted into the road.
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Drammen Idika
Bond Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Oairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Leo
Little Drammen
Ichika
Jews Here May Enlist in Army for Palestine
Thousands of Jewish youths in America express willingness to fight for Palestine and support Britain's declaration. The Middle regiment is being formed for service in Palestine with Colonel Patterson as commander. British Jewish subjects in Bridgeport may enlist through Lt. H. J. Tepler at the New Haven recruiting station.
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Great Britain
Palestine
America
Ngland
Middle Regiment
Pattarson
Ciallipoli
Middlesex Regiment
Bridgeport
H. J. Tpepler
New Haven
Elks Honor Miss Bragna With Theatre Tribute
Bridgeport lodge Elks attend Poli's theatre second show tonight in honor of Miss Ella Bragna an equestrian posing act star. After the performance a reception at the Elks home on State street will feature music and a fine pig for the guests.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Poli's
Ella Bragna
Miss Bragna
Elks
State Street
Arrest at bazar for breach of the peace
Frank Petrul twenty of 303 Nichols Street was arrested late last night at the Jakose bazar on a charge of breach of the peace. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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Bazar
Frank Petrul
Nichols, Street
Petrul
Jalocse Bazar
Ile
Tax Office Overwhelmed By Rush Of 1500 Returns
Federal agents in Bridgeport report about 1,500 city residents visited the income tax office yesterday to file returns. Clerks rushed to assist, often only able to provide blanks and guidance, as forms 1096 and 1099 loom large for salaries interest and other income.
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Bridgeport
Realty Transfers Show Active Local Deeds and Claims
Louisa Koblev grants a quit claim deed to Parrott avenue property to Mary Kondratowics filed with Town Clerk Joseph Schults. Other quit claim deeds include Jake Levine to Solomon Grossman on Poplar street, Lawrence I F Nealon to Peter W. Wren on Lexington avenue, Grasseppinia Monde to James Grosso on Herbert street, Daniel M. Nichols to Ted Watson on Gilbert street, Edward Fistel to Giovanni Mastronardi on George street. Julia Palacino purchases Parrott avenue property from Mary Kondratowics. warranty deed recorded. A certificate of attachment against Manangila Timpanelli favors Frank Miller Lumber Co. Damages claimed $1,150. Property on Golden Rod avenue owned by John W. and Margaret Colbert affected in favor of Alfred R. Saunders. damages $200.
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Louisa Koblev
Elaiim
Parrott Avenue
Mary Kondratowics
Joseph Schults
Elaine
Jake Levine
Soloman Grossman
Poplar Street
Lawrence IF. Nealon
Peter W. Wren
Lexington Avenue
Grasseppinia Monde
James Grosso
Herbert Street
Daniel M. Nichols
Tred Watson
Gilbert Street
Edward Fistel
Giovanni Mastronardi
George Street
Julia Palacino
Manangila Timpanelli
Frank Miller Lumber Company
Ofice
Golden Rod Avenue
John W
Margaret Colbert
Alfred R. Saunders
Fraternal Stars plan trip to anniversary meeting
Stars of Bridgeport No. 42 hold a regular meeting Monday evening February 11 to arrange a journey to New Haven the following evening for the Stars of Progress anniversary meeting.
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Stars Or Beaupeport
Stars of Bridgeport
New Haven
Stars of Progress
False fire alarm at Connecticut company car barn
Firemen from headquarters on Middle street answered a still alarm yesterday afternoon at the Connecticut company car barn on Congress street. The alarm proved false after a caller reported smoke, later found to be workmen melting copper wire.
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Middle Street
Connecticut Company
Congress Street
Morrison to Speak at Connecticut Teachers Meeting
Henry C Morrison assistant secretary of the state board of education will deliver the principal address on The Supply of Teachers at the Connecticut State Teachers Association second annual meeting. The informal gathering will be held February 15 in the high school auditorium.
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Henry C. Morrison
State Board of Education
Connecticut State Teachers’ Association
VapoRub Advertisement Promises Relief for Croup and Colds
The copy extols VapoRub for chest tightness and sore lungs, claiming vapors loosen phlegm and ease breathing. It recommends external use for croup and chest colds, and internal inhalation for head colds, asthma, and catarrh, noting free samples for druggists in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
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