Obituary notices from Derby and surrounding areas
Several death notices and funeral details dated February 1918 from Derby Bridgeport and Stratford list Elizabeth Woods wife of George Marshall August Graveson Timothy OBrien and Mary Bassett among others. Funeral arrangements include trains to Derby station 11 am interments at St Michaels Mountain Grove Lakeview and related cemeteries with automobile cortege and flowers omitted.
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Main Street
Mountain Grove
O’brien
Timothy O’brien
Black Rock Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Glenney
New York
Wm. P. Glenney
Mitford
Conn
Mitford Cemetery
Passett
Stratford
Lakeview Cemetery
Demby
Squire Demby
Remington
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Lakeview
Types Pay Honor to Men with the Colors
Bridgeport Typographical union held a Tuesday night meeting to dedicate an honor roll listing all members in military or naval service. James A. Coates gave a forenamed address and presented service tags for each member in service. Names read include Andrew Bernat Henry T. Coates Irving T. Winfield J Peck Clifford J. Byxbee Herbert M. Booth Frederick Franz Thomas Lyons William Miler William Stacoh Clifford Jennings Irvin Lynch. Spain reports a national treasury deficit of 88000000 dollars and a gold reserve of 241296120 dollars. Bond issues last year totaled 121083930 dollars.
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Bridgeport Typographical Union
United States
James A. Coates
A Andrew Bernat
Henry T. Coates
Ivrank T. Winfield
J. Peck
Clifford J. Byxbee
Herbert M. Booth
Frederick Franz
Thomas Lyons
William Miler
William Stacoh
Clifford Jennings
Irvin Lynch
Notice of 1918 City Tax Board Meeting and Thanks
Meeting of the Board of Appor tionment and Taxation is set for February 26 1918 at 2 PM in the Council Chamber City Hall to consider estimates appropriations and tax rates for the 1918 19 fiscal year. Also notices of thanks express gratitude to neighbors friends and several local departments and organizations for support during bereavement and sorrow.
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Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Council Chamber
Clifford B. Wilson
Dent. Wik
Dept. CG. T. Ty, MM
Dept. M. A
UD. M. C. Co
Patrick Dinan
J. H. Bradley Co
Rimi, Fire
Dept. CG. M. Tu
Musicians Association
Coast Military Band
W. & W. (Home Guard
R. P. Chandler
Amelie Miller
T. F. Magner
Aliss Editit Miller
Bridgeport 1918 Apportionment and Taxation Approvals
City of Bridgeport votes adopted proposed appropriations and tax rates for the year beginning April 1, 1948. Items include Advertising Printing and Stationery 4000, Apportionment Boards 300, Barnum Prize 50, and multiple bonds and improvements totaling various amounts. The record notes meeting February 19, 1918 at City Hall Common Council Room.
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City of
Bridgeport
City and District Budget Totals In 1915 Apportionment
The document lists district expenditures and receipts totaling 2,247,761.76 with numerous line items for bonds, health, schools, public works, and police. It shows estimated receipts of 205,000.00 and a net amount to be raised by taxation of 1,882,701.76, along with district-specific tax totals and preliminary tax rates.
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Board of Charities
Department of Ambulance
Hillside Home
Hillside
Specials
Department of
General Office
Cara
Registrars of Voters
Engineering Department Health Dept
Health Dept
Health and Charities
National Guard
Nerocation Committee
War Bureau
Wits
Teimterr
John Clark
Bath
Board of
RY TJ. Altix
EH. Robinbon
Ragants Clavie
Market News Terse Report on War Loans and Stocks
New York notes a 4 1 2 percent third war loan rate likely, with higher yields on government bonds. Industrials and rails faced pressure while specialties rose. Bethlehem Steel, Allis-Chalmers, and National Lead show gains or strong earnings, amid mixed rail results and shipping stock activity. American Sumatra Tobacco and Sumatra Products trade amid selective demand and dividends.
Food Market Drag on Grain Prices Despite Limits
New York reports say food administration opposes over trading and price boosts. Chicago Board of Trade directors restrict oats up one bushel daily, while wheat faces political resistance. Oats slip then rise, cash markets firm yet subdued, corn steady, weather cold, hogs supported by expected large government purchases.
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New York
Atention
Chicago Board of Trade
Wilson
Hoover
Liberty Bonds Advance Marks Stock Exchange Session
A brisk rally in Liberty bonds driven by hopes of a 4 percent issue led the day on the New York Stock Exchange. Liberty second issues rose to 97.26, with 45s advancing, while rails fell as the government ownership debate weighed in Senate discussions. U.S. Steel slipped, copper and motors eased, and total volume reached 615000 shares.
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Bethlehem Steel
New York
Liberty
Stock Exchange
Washington
Senate
St. Paul
Preferred
New York Central
U. S. Steel
Marine Common
Atlantic Gulf
Pacific Mail
United Fruit
Liberty Group
U.S
Clark, Childs & Co
Lst & P
Char Ir Co
Awires
Curtiss Acrop
T. L. Watson and Co
Marconi
Corner Main
John 1
Utreets
Bridgeport
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
Car &F
At&t
Cat & Jerome
Alaska
Canada
Ag&wt
At&sfe Sa
Arizona
Baldwin Loco
Pacific
Jer Verde
Jim Butler
Cen Lenth Co
Chi M & St P
Als Chirl& P
Jaon Lampazes
Cri&p Pra
Marsh Min A
China
Chesa & Ohio
F&i
Sil & Lad
Stewart Af
del Hudson
AOD
United Verde
Goodrich Co
Greene Canals
Inter Nickel
Inter Harves
Mer
Inter Paper
Kan City
Kenne Cop
Lacka Steel
Nash
Lithigh ValaTes &T
Maxwell
Midvale
Missouri Pac
Miami Cop
Mok & T
Nevada
Nat Emanuel
Gag Asyr
Nat Load Co
BLU Nar & West
Aed
Nor Pac
NY Central
Nynh&h
Pitts Coal
Peoples Gas
Ann Ae
Pennsylvania
Sloss S & I
Stude Corne al Ag
Texas
Tob
Union Pac
UU Cig
OT Ag
Thinited Trust
Lage
Uy US Rubber
S Steel
USS Smelter
Vv Caro Chem
Wah
Milder Weather Aids Return of Trade Conditions
Milder conditions ease winter strain, boosting production and shipments while reducing machinery idle time. Progress in labor disputes and fuel access improve operations for wartime needs, though domestic and foreign regulation keep normal trade below 1917 levels. Bank clearings total 4,297,162,248 as grain quotes from Chicago flow in.
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New York
Morrow
Railroads Haven't Laid Down on the Job says Hustis
Boston February 21 Railroad officials have not laid down on the job to hinder government operation of railroads, said J H Hustis Boston and Main receiver speaking at the Boston Boot and Shoe Club dinner. He urged officials and employees to cooperate with the President’s proclamation and to make a plan a success, dismissing claims that they acted otherwise and inviting public civility.
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Boston
J. H. Hustis
Boston and Main
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Postal workers seek pay raises from Congress
Washington report says postal clerks predict more desertions unless wages rise. M Frank Br. Halas of Chicago testifies for the National Federation of Post Employes before a House committee. The House orders favorable reporting on a bill granting 10 and 15 percent increases after executive session.
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Washington
Congress
M Frank BR. Halas
Chicago
Woman's
National Federation of Pos
Houseful Committee
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George P. Potter
Mortuary Fooms
Broad Street
Barnom
Herthal Barnum
Broad Street Masonic Temple
Spain
Bank of Spain
Warner Bros. CO
Saelig
Improvement A
Stratford Ave
Grand St
Sontis
Washington Ave
Dept
Shelton Streets
Pavine
Police and Charities
River St
Capitol Ave
Cleveland Ave
Willie
Tim
Wille
Browning
Treasury
Mercantile Marine
Atlantic
Gulf
Allis-Chalmers
National Lead
New York Air Brake
Gustan
Hudson and Manlaiaty
L. Watson and Co
P. O
T.L. Watson& Co
Bankers Corner
Main and John Streets
James Staples
Com
Deposfto
Wall Street
the City Aont
A. M. Wooster
Ylornex
Main St. Brideenort, Co
THE
Connecticut Satioral Bank
Main & Wall
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