Power firm seeks funds for steam plant extension and bonds
The Eastern Connecticut Power Company seeks to issue 5 million dollars in first mortgage five percent bonds maturing 194 percent. Proceeds fund Thames River steam plant extension near Montville near New London, with capacity rising to 32 508 KW. Funds also cover purchases of Danielson and Plainfield Gas and Electric and Lyme Electric Power debt plus retirement of floating debt from Putnam Light and Power. Major communities served include New London Norwich Willimantic Putnam Groton Stonington Plainfield and other mill towns. A Boston New York syndicate led by Esserbrook and Co. offers 3 090 000 first mortgage bonds at about 5.7 percent yield.
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Connecticut Power Company
Boston News Bbureau
First Morgage
Thames River
Montville
New London
Vilant
Danielson and Plainfield Gas and Electric Co
Lyme Electric Power Co
Putnam Light and Power Co
Norwich
Willimantie
Putnam
Weeterli
Groton
Stonington
Plainfield
Esiabrook and Co
Boston
New York
Lee Higginson and Co
Putnam and Co
Bonbright & C., Inc
Creditors of Max Boas Vote to Accept Offer
A majority of creditors by number and amount accepted the composition of 10 percent offered by Marl Boas, state street jeweler, at a meeting before Referee John Keogh yesterday. The recommendation will be forwarded to the U S District court. The trustee's final accounting in Adolf Spiegal's bankruptcy showed a 3 percent dividend. Charles S. Brody was trustee. Harry Silverstone, temporary receiver of National Men's Clothing Co, was elected trustee at creditors meeting. Referee Keogh ordered a sale of the bankrupt company's assets.
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Marl Boas
State Street Jeweler
John Keogh
United States District Court
Keogh
Adolf Spiegal
Charles 5. Brody
Harry Silverstone
National Men's Clothing Company
Referee Keogh
Compan
S K M Kay Addresses Chemical Society Meet
S K M Kay spoke at a Chemical Society gathering at the University Club on Golden Hill Street. An engineer with International Nickel company, he overviewed nickel and nickel compounds and outlined their properties and uses before members of the American Chemical Society gathered last night.
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American Cheomical Society
University Club
Golden Hill Street
S.K. McKay
International Nickel Company
McKay
Cleveland iron ore shipment price advances
Mireh 2A Cleveland iron ore ghivper has opened the market by booking orders for about one million tons at a general advance. The price of ores returns to 1911 figures as blocks sold to match furnaces and steel interests. The advance, shippers say, may cover production and transportation costs amid expected higher lake carrying rates.
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Cleveland
Silc W Tan
Rain and Cooler Weather From North Storm
A remnant of a Monday Eastward storm caused light rain and falling temperatures across the area. The Weather Bureau forecasts rain and cooler conditions with little temperature change today. Reports say the disturbance weakened after moving northward, with snow and low temperatures reported in Buffalo and Portland, Maine.
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Canadian Northwest
Lake States
Weather Bureau
Ironday
Kaat
Buffalo
Portland
Robbery Reported At Barber Shop And Drug Store
A barber shop and a drug store were burglarized last night with razors shears and clippers stolen from Caesar s barber shop at 934 Arctic Street and three suits of clothes and an overcoat taken from Blakes drug store on East Main Street.
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Ceasars
Arctic Street
Blakes Drug Store
East Mainstr
Obituary Notes From Local Funeral Services Across Cities
Funeral notices detail Jaro Bo Williams of Jay and several others including Jacob B Williams, Ruth Ida Leonard, Mary Burkat, Carrie Richards, Annie Bullyvinkle Ritch, Ida Waterbury, and Hazel Workling. Services held at multiple homes and churches with burials at Lakeview, St. Michael, Putnam, and other cemeteries, reflecting community fraternal and church involvement.
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Jacob B. Williams
Broad Street
J. W. Williamson
Lakeview Cemetery
Mary Burkat
Ruth Ida Leonard
Ruth Tda Leonard
William C. Leonard
Wordin Avenue
End of Depositions in Shopmen's Strike Reached in York
In York on May 27 representatives of the federal government and Lt Mulholland counsel for the railway employes department of the AFL reached an agreement to end tomorrow's taking of depositions to be used in Chicago May 2 when the government seeks a permanent injunction in the rail shopmen's strike. The proposal would have schedules certified by road officers giving data on strikers guards rolling stock and strike funds while excluding evidence on penitentiaries or illegality by any party.
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York
Lt. Mulholland
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Atusholland
Lift Narcotic Embargo Until July First
Washington reports an extraordinary meeting between federal agencies and narcotics manufacturers to discuss easing the narcotics embargo. Limited allowance of opium and related raw materials will be granted temporarily until July seven as producers adapt to import needs. A second conference set for July second will address further import permissions and monitoring.
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Washington
Wlewitinire Ianutietsaring
Fedeal
Naree- Hex Cuatrol Board
Cenresoma
Arrest Autoist With Old Registration Found On Middle Street
Charles Oiset of 454 Federal Street was found driving without valid registration plates after an accident on Main Street. He was arrested on a violation of state automobile laws and released on bond.
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Figuless
Steht
Maietlost
Akenaie Ter Middle Street
Charkes Oiset
Federal Street
New York State Tax Ruling May Affect Local Men
A pending Appellate Court appeal threatens a largely unconstitutional state tax ruling. The decision could impact a near ten million dollar New York suburban building program, with construction materials and local trades heavily tied to the city.
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New York State
Babli
Bridgeport
New York
Charles
Request for Sale of Willys Stock Denied by Court
New York creditors of the Willys Overland company sought court authorization to sell 39,000 shares of common stock to satisfy their claims. Judge Maud Day denied the request, ruling the receiver had not yet liquidated the stock. Creditors argued their claims had waited years and more would come in April, saying sale would only disrupt Willys Overland’s ongoing production of about 20,000 cars per month.
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New York
Willys Union
Franci
Will Overland Company
Maud Loday
Pel
Sno
Scoliny
Willys Overland Company
Sears
Pittsburgh steel magnate shot in lavatory during health crisis
Pittsburgh steel magnate, tied to major firms including Pittsburgh Forge and Wheel Company, was found dead in a lavatory of his office building with a bullet wound. He served as chairman of a steel company board and held several high level positions in related industries. authorities investigate the shooting amid his frail condition and recent health issues.
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Pingsburg
Schoen
Pittburgh Kotte
Central Wheel Commpany
Lugenster Steel Company
Wether Industriant Enterys
Wi Finn
Albany teacher found dead in home under investigation
Police believe Mary Browne, an Albany teacher, was murdered. The body was discovered yesterday in her Mt Lda Byawrie residence with no visible wounds. officials say death resulted from shock from a blow to the head. John Gutkosha, 64, a former pupil, lived with the teacher and is aiding investigators.
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Mary
Mt Lda Byawrie
John Gutkosha
Child Hit by Street Car Taken to Hospital
A child was badly hurt when struck by a street car and was carried to hospital. The incident occurred near a local intersection, with bystanders reporting the girl sustained serious injuries but is receiving medical attention.
Boy Escapes From Home Detention Room
A boy in detention facility escaped from a home detention room. readable fragments describe escape actions, location unspecified, and potential custody response. No clear names or dates found in the legible text. The article shows disrupted OCR with garbled phrases.
Certificates Awarded to Sixty Six Trade School Pupils
Sixty six students from the State Trade School evening classes received certificates this week, with Friday and Tuesday night groups honored last night. Certificates for Monday and Thursday night classes will be presented at the final session of the term, as Superintendent J Herbert I Hanson noted that 250 of 373 students earned the required hours, the best rate since the school began in 1916.
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Tast
J Herbert I. Hanson
New Mortgage Notes on Colonial Apartments
Police warn motorists to not leave valuables in parked cars as thefts have risen in city streets. The Colonial Apartments property faced new mortgage notes, including $125,000 from Bridgeport Saving Bank and $72,800 from West Side Bank, with principals Tonia M. Sugal and William V. Kirk named in related filings.
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Algents
State Street
Westay
Tonia M. Sugal
New Iver
Bridgeport Saving Bank
William V. Kirk
West Side
Norwalk Harbor Storm Delays Vessels and New Lighthouses
Fishing boats Ima and Ay las sought shelter in Norwalk harbor after a Mondas storm. Tug Rattler and another tug ready for NY departure. Schooner Gane Deer arrived from Halifax carrying timber, tied up at Burritt Lumber dock. Lightouse Service announces new Norwalk river buoys Nos 2 4 7 and changes to Nos 1 3 6 9.
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Ima
Aylas
Jefe
NewLondon
Rattler Algo
New York
Gane Deer
Dlalifax
Schoone
Burritt Bumber Company
Lesrd
Lighvntuse
Norwalk River
National Leather Co Surplus Reduction Reported
The National Leather Company directors meeting in Boston disclosed a surplus cut of 1,805,993 dollars. President George W. Swift attributed the drop to inventory revaluations as operations rose to 75 percent of capacity with prospects to return to normal levels.
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Boston
National Leather Company
Jord
George WW. Syrift
Pardy Company notes filed with town clerk
Papers and mortgage note for 42000 given by the T. J. Pardy construction company to Bridgeport Land and Title Company in return for a loan secured by the Seaview avenue warehouse. The loan was filed in the town clerk's office yesterday.
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T. J. Pardy Construction Company
Bridgeport Land and Tithe Company
Town
Alqvk
Seaview Avenue
Pardy Company
Marmola Co Fat Relief Ad Promises Easy Weight Loss
An advertisement claims Marmoth Prescription Tablets can remove fat that shows and hinders activity. It markets the product as harmless and effective, offering a dollar per case and directing readers to the Marmola Co at 112 Wraddwart Ave Detroit.
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Marmola Co
Wraddwart Ave
Detroit
Mich
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Daniel Donofrio
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