Letter Urges Governor to Preserve Lake Bathing Rights
Woodstock resident Herbert W. Bowen asks Governor Trumbull to veto any bill that removes riparian owners rights to bathe boat and fish in natural lakes without condemnation and compensation. He argues constitutional due process requires formal proceedings and full compensation before state action, urging explicit protection of bathing rights amid efforts by health officials and water companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Trumbul
Herbert W. Bowen
Woodstock
Windham
State Board of Health
Bowenectelrs
United States
Rparian
Supreme Court
Washington
the United
Brief Session for Senate and House in Hartford
At the state capitol in Hartford on February 11 the House focused on a proposed federal amendment about child labor and held a lively gallery. The Senate was brief as a concurrent measure passed reimbursing Henry T. Couchman of Ledyard $200 for a motor vehicle fine and continuing a wartime pension for Lester Howard’s Greenwich parents.
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State Capitol
Hartford
House
Senate
Henry T. Couchman
Ledyard
Norwich
Common Piers
Lester
Howard
Greenwich
Connecticut Coast Artillery
Governor shifts date for state reception in Hartford
Hartford report states the Governor’s reception to the Legislature is moved from February 26 to February 24. The governor’s staff has been ordered to report for duty at 2 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Steffé
Fairfield Park Board Bill Favored by Committee
Hartford Feb 11 Favorable report by the committee on Cities and Boroughs is expected on the Fairfield bill to create a self perpetuating Park commission including Oliver Gould Jenning Ralph E McEldowney Henry H Rennell Branford Warner and Milton C Lacey of Fairfield Darien Bul It also anticipates a favorable report on Williamson of Darien bill for Police Water and Lewace and Finance commissions There was no opposition to the measures or the pension bill with broad support from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffy
Hartford
Committee On Cities and Boroughs
Albert E. Lavery
Fairfield
Oliver Gould Jenning
Ralph E McEldowney
Henry H. Rennell Branford
Warner
Milton C. Lacey
Darien Bul
Charles EB. Williamson
Darien
Williamson
Frederick N. Ford
New Haven
General Assembly
Connecticut
Lavery
Edwin W. S. Pickett
Water supply plan for Soldiers' Home rejected in House
Hartford Feb 1 The House rejected bills and unfavorable reports dominated the session. A resolution appointed George H Bradford as a county commissioner for New London for four years. The Litchfield Light and Power Co sought a charter amendment to extend service to Morris and Bethlehem. Several measures were withdrawn or rejected, including a raid from Mansfield depot to North Coventry, a $15 appropriation, and a water supply plan for Fitch's Home for Soldiers. Salaries for Stratford Killingly Stonington Norwich and Norwalk courts were favored for calendar placement. The House recessed until noon as the labor amendment was brought up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Hartford
House
George H. Bradfor
New London County
Litchfield Light and Power Company
Morris
Bethlehem
Mansfield
Fitch
Stratford
Kilingly
Stonington
Norwich
Norwalk
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups
A list of tonight’s gatherings across Bridgeport includes Alpha circle and Progressive circle of the Brotherhood of America at 1119 Broad Street, Charity lodge 610 Union Avenue, Lincoln Circle Ladies of the GAH at 181 State Street, Morning Star lodge 1148 Main Street, Muensterberg lodge 164 State Street, and Violet camp 1119 Broad Street among others. Also noted are Zither club Noble Avenue, Fidelity Rebekah lodge at Broad and Cannon, and various orders at Cannon Street and East Washington avenues, plus the White Eagle association 494 East Washington Avenue and other local fraternal meetings.
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Alpha Circle
Brotherhood of America
Broad Street
Blenda Lodge
Cannon Street
Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Main Street
Bridgeport Wifle Club
State Armory
Bridgeport
East
Washington Avenue
Bilas Howe, Jr
Womens’ Relief Corps
Farren Indge
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
Lincoln Crcle
GAH
State Street Metal Polishers
Morning Star Lodge
O. S. of
Muensterberg Lodge
Pattern Makers
Progressive Circle
Temple Lodge
F. Anf
A. M. Masonic
Violet Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
White Eagle Association
Wonompon
M A. M
Fake Laxative Bromide Quinine Ad On Cold Remedy
An advertisement touts a supposed laxative bromide quinine tablet as a preventive remedy against grip or influenza. It claims to fortify the system and cure the onset of cold symptoms, noting a price of 30 cents and the box bearing the signature of FW Grove.
Being Dumb Saves Passer Of Checks From Jail
A City court spared Harold Hill from a long jail term on charges of passing worthless checks and auto theft after his mother agreed to repay the loss. Hill, 88 Black Rock avenue, has a history of deception, claiming he was kidnapped to explain the car’s disappearance. The judge granted a suspended sentence provided he leaves the city within a week. Nearby, Daniel Bergan and Peter Bergan faced fines for breach of peace, drunkenness, and resisting officers after a scuffle at 85 Hamilton Street. Edward Shomsky received 10 days for assaulting an officer. Frank Rose received a continuance on drunkenness charges, and others faced delays or additional time on various offenses.
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Flarold G. Hill
Black Rock Avenue
Ife
Clarence ©. Lister
Ralph T. Beers
Hill
New York
Deasert
Miami
Florida
Harold Hill
Daniel Bergan
Feter
Bergan
Hamilton Street
Edward Shomsky
Shomsky
Julius Dorkin
Frank Rose
East Broadway
Stratford
Frank O'Brien
Water Street
Tony Tucke
DeForest Avenue
Ios
Dania Petrma
Hazelwood Avenue
Charggsa
Juryman Falls Ill Overnight in Milazi Case Verdict
Juryman Charles A Fallon of Norvalk missed court due to illness, delaying the Jarry Havyskowit versus Frank Milazi case in Common Pleas. With 11 jurors, the panel returned a verdict awarding Havyskowit $400 for damage to his jitney bus from an April accident with Milazi’s vegetable truck.
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Charles A. Fallon
Norvalk
Givll
POLICY OF CLUB AGAINST PAIR IS SUBJECT OF PROBE
The Fifth District Republican club probes a block party plan to raise funds for the club building. District Chairman Albert J. Merritt leads a six member committee to inspect monetizing block parties proposed by George Runvell. Plans include events near Pleasure Beach timing before opening and after closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodpark
Dfstet Republican Club
Albert J. Merritt
George Runvell
Tenta
Pleasure Beach
Hydraulic Company Seeks Land Condemnation in City Case
Gridgeport Hydraulic Company seeks to condemn 24 acres in Waston owned by Mr and Mrs Conrad Spraniel. A petition filed in Superior Court requests appointment of a committee to fix damages. Judge John W Banks held a hearing on February 20.
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Waston
Conrad Spraniel
Gridgeport Hydraulic Company
Superior Court
John W Banks
Dentistry School to Be Opened Here
Bridgeport dentists Drs Irving Locke and Isaac Munner plan to open a mechanical dentistry school with $20,000 incorporation. An Armstrong Manufacturing Company piece on Knowlton Street fronts 125 feet by the Pequonnock river, used for coal yard purposes, renting for $250 a month for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Locke
Isaac Munner
Bridgeport Dentists
Armstrong Manufacturing Coumpany
Patrick McGee
Knowlton Street
Pequonnock
Labor Federation to Continue Fight for Ratification
Miami February 11 The American Federation of Labor will carry on its campaign for the National Child Labor amendment in states that have not ratified until favorable legislatures are elected. The council opposes a Federal Department of Education bill and calls for a cabinet level, education only department. The Indiana Examiners and Shrinkers union in New York City was ordered revoked and organizers told to form a new union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Frank Morrison
Department of Education
Morrison
Inak
Unen
New York City
Morrigan
Rotorship Delayed By Minor Engine Damage
The rotorship Buchan's departure for Sealand is delayed after last minute exhaust pipe damage found on the Diegel motor. The sister ship Annen, docked nearby, shows similar rotors and greater sail area enabling better windward performance. tests suggest Buchau rotor efficiency improves with repairs.
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James B. Wiad
Dir Telegram
Newpaper Alliance
Kiel
Votorsiup Buchan
Sealand
Raturshin
Annen
Vaul
Anunistites
Sheffield Lunch Closes Fairfield Avenue Cafeteria
Announcement yesterday stated the Sheffield Lunch on Fairfield Avenue between Water and Middle Streets will close. The longtime city landmark, once the largest in town, has seen owners relocate tenants and rent changes affecting the block, with manager Lesov Chamberlin transitioning to a new site on Mail Street as the company restructures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shefield
Tuntie Hotel Bingh
Weytartera Vere
Lesov Chamberlin
Place Wall
Park Commission Extends Bid Date for Comfort Station
The Park Commission announced an extension of bids for a 25000 comfort station at Seaside Park. Bids are now due February 28 as firms request more plans and specifications. The colonial style building will feature a first floor men's and women's comfort station and second floor showers and lockers for athletes.
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Seaside Park
Park Board
Park Avenue
States Blodgett cites falsified town lists to boost aid
Trax Commissioner W T Blodgett told the Farmers' Association that grand lists are often falsified in many towns to increase state aid. He cited Haddam and Branford cases, noting assessments at 122 percent of market value and arguing for fair market value assessments rather than relying on production-based or questionable values.
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Warfier
W. Tl. Blod-gett
Famers’ Association of
Mada Fle
Biodgett
Haddam
Branford
Tlodgett
Dlodgett
Wlodgett
Taxi Crash in Waterbury Injures Three
A taxi struck a truck on South Malo Street near the Smith and Pelegs plant injuring three people. Victims include Vircene Correghoe and others listed with addresses in Waterbury. Authorities say none appear to be in serious condition and minor cash damage was noted.
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Waterbury
St Mir
Hospital
South Malo Street
Smith and
Inguied
Dover Street
Vircene Correghoe
South Wain Street
Christy
William Stinson
Navy Yard Work Cuts Funds Cause Layoffs Across Plants
Uncertain funding prompts March 1 start for reduced monthly appropriations at Mare Island Puget Sound New York Philadelphia and Norfolk yards. Officials warn potential layoffs and shortened weeks for workers in the nation’s shipbuilding and repair plants.
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Wastrington
Heb
Chweing
Navy Yards
Atlante Coast
Mare Island
Puget Sound
New York
Philadelphia
Ana
Norfolk Plantas
Bridgeport Damages Bill Opposed by City Attorney
Hartford Feb 11 City Attorney A L DeLaney appeared before the Judiciary committee opposing a bill by Rep Helen E Lewis permitting Annie Gleason of Stratford to sue Bridgeport for injuries from a 1921 fall on Fairfield Avenue. Other lawmakers resisted. bill likely unfavorably reported. Ridgefield bond issue for a new high school and Weston highway hearings were also noted with minor charter amendments and trunk line proposals.
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Telegram
Hartford
A. L. DeLaney
Judiciary Committee
Helen EB. Lews
Stratford
Annie Gleason
Bridgeport
Ahg
Fairfield Avenue
Frank L. Wilder
William A. Redden
George N. Finkelstone
Joseph Cubelli
DeLaney
Lewis
Albert E. Lavery
Bridgeport Hydvaulie
Ridgefield
Seth L Pierrepont
Committee On
Weston
Willis B. Banks
ATH DISTRICT CLUB DISCUSSES BLOCK PARTIES PLAN
The Ath District Club weighs a plan for block parties amid dissension over Peter Farrell and William Smallwood. Robert W. Barrowe, new president, calls a special executive committee meeting to outline policy and the March club vote may push a constitutional amendment requiring officers to be Fifth District residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Farrel
William_ Smallwood
Fittl
Republican Club
Robert W. Barrowe
John F. Ma Yoney
Organizion
Execute
Parrell Elu
Smallwood
House
William Soda
Barrows
Bankrupt Hearing Set for Stamford Shirt Factory
A bankruptcy hearing for the Connecticut Shirt Company will be held in Stamford starting February 27 before Referee Keogh. Receiver Raymond Hackett is authorized to operate the business until specified orders are fulfilled as auditors review the firm’s books after its recent failure and $170,000 debt.
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Stamford
Bankupecy
John Keogh
Connecticut Shit Company
Flest
Raymond Hackett
Kkengh
Freighter City of Boston Floated After Fog Lifted
In Boston harbor the British freighter City of Boston, aground in dense fog, was refloated with tugs and moved to New York. The fog's end allowed ships held outside to enter, including the President Monroe from far eastern ports and the Winifredian from Liverpool. the President Monroe had been out of service since Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City of
New York
Dollar Ner
Monroe
Far East Porta
Winifredian
Inverpool
Outal Do Flnes
Wife seeks divorce on charge of desertion
Georgette B Smith of this city filed a petition for a decree of divorce from Austin Smith in Superior Court yesterday afternoon. She seeks custody of two children. Married November 2, 1907, desertion alleged February 27, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgette B Smith
Austin Smith
Superior Cout
Smith
Wall Collapse Forces 12 Families From Tenement
Hartford id Feb 11 a wooden supporting wall at Elm and Hudson streets gave way during excavation for the New Connecticut General Insurance Company offices. A three story back block was to be built but the wall failure forced twelve families living in the tenements to be ordered from the building.
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Hartford
Elm
Hudson
New Connecticut General Insurance Company
Radio Nuisances Not Fixed by Legislation, Says Expert
Hartford February 11 Kenneth B Warner Hartford secretary of the American Radio Relay League told the Judiciary committee that radio interference cannot be eliminated by law as it is a scientific problem. He argued the proposed penalties would not curb interference and could hinder radio development, noting most disturbances come from electrical activities and neighboring states. Warner cited a spoiled Alda concert and French ships in Long Island Sound as examples of non amateur sources and warned wave channels are crowded already.
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Telegram
Hartford
Kenneth B. Warner
American Radio Relay League
Judiciary Committee
Hera
Frank W. Gregory
Norwalk
Warner
Tme
Alda
Norwarkers
League
Long Island Sound
Phev
Tha Mtrh Radia
Three Experts Seek Forest Advisor Appointment
Hartford Feb 19 The Connecticut Tree Protective Association meeting at Hotel Bond called for adding an expert forester to the state park and forest commission. A resolution urged duties include protecting property, guiding owners, and curbing needless tree destruction. Appointed to introduce the measure were Ralph W. Wainwright George A Brimle Professor Hollister Phillip Buttak and S P Bartlett. Bartlett elected president with Hollister as president and W Filley as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut Tree Protective Association
Bond
state / park and forest commission
Ralph W. Wainwright
New Bribe
George A Uroimle
New Miner Mofessor
Hollister
Storrs Agricultural College
Phillip Buttaik
Yale School of Movestry
and & P. Bartlett
Stamford
S. P. Bartlett
Faredtern
Vfera
W. Filley
Notice of Public Storage Auction at Moore Storage Warehouse
Moore Storage Warehouse Bridgeport Conn gives notice of public auction for overdue storage on household goods including beds dressers tables chairs bedding buffets stoves and other articles stored under names Arthur Karl John Fivere M Gray Mre William Imlah George La chen George Lester Willamerry. Unpaid charges lead to sale as provided by law at 168 Union Ave on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moores
Nion Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Arthur Karl John Fivere M Gray
William Imlah
George Lachen
George Lester
Willamerry
Nooner
I Nage
Ako
Pharaea Anon
MOORE
Union
Avo Edge
Hospital Grants To Be Allowed Probe Next Year
Hartford February 11 A new policy on hospital appropriations is under consideration by the legislative appropriations committee. If adopted there will be no hearings and hospitals will receive statutory allowances. Hospitals must report beds treated patients maintained costs and community service to justify future state aid based on service rendered locally.
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State Capitol
Hartford
Legislative Committee
Billie
General Assembly
Appropriations Committee
Death notices and funeral times from New London area
Obituaries list multiple individuals with partial dates in February 1925. Entries include Ella Smith Baker and Edwin T. Bartram in New London, Andrew Beresck and Gertrude Broad in Bridgeport, Mary Broderick and Arthur Burghart in city area, plus Bulkley Dillon and others. Notices provide death dates, residence addresses, funeral arrangements, and memorial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
New London
Conn
Ella Smith
Lewis
Reai Dence
Olivett Cemetery
Bartram
Edwin T. Batram
Clinton Avenue
Berescik
Andrew Berescik
Trriends
Mead Street
Bt.zonns Nep. R. C
St. Michael's Cemetery
Broad
Gertrude Carolyn
Arthur A. Broad
Joseph A. Boller
Mill Hil
Lakeview Cemetery
Broderick
Mary A
Patrick F. Broderick
Center Street
St. Augustine's Church
St Michael's
St. Patricks Ceretery Pascoag
Noomin
Stratford
Mar
Edward Doolin
Catherine Keane
Windsor Avenue
James’ Church
St. Rose Cemetery
Newtown
Conn Huntington
Johns Hopkins Hopital
Andrey Burr Huntington
Newbauer
Urrott Avenue
Annie
Julius Newbauer
Scinto
Mountain Grove
Worthing
Davidson Street
Albert T. Worthing
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Park Cemetery
Sion
Danlin
St Anns
Emma Tawkins
Pivarnik
Charles Roc Church
Katherine FE Burns
John
Mary O'Brien
Ee Patrick
Burns
Mia
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Membe
Svaperhi
Fairfield Park Board
Dentistry
Fairfield Avenue Junction
Labor Federation
Canada
Japan
South America
Newpaper
Allance
Great Britain
Manchester Guardian
Sweden
Dagena Nyseter
Denmark
Politiken
Germany
Rudolph Moses
Sheffield
Park Commission
Navy Yard
Helen E. Lewis
ATH District Club
Wall Falls
Gregory Bill
Relay League
Hughes & Chapman N Co
Stratford Ave
Ridgeport
M. J. Gannon Funeral Home Incorporated
John St
Charles L. Dennis Undertakers Funeral Home
State St
Newsparer
Barehi
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