Fire department plans 750000 dollar budget for year
Bridgeport officials report fire department will spend about 750000 dollars next year largely to motorize equipment. Bond issue funds for new police and fire houses, plus 250000 for the fire department, and 75000 for miscellaneous items are noted with 3039.75 dollars returned to the City Treasurer from horse sales. Health officials attended a Hartford conference yesterday.
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Tire
Board of the Commissioners
City Trea
City of
Bridgeport
Five Arrested Charged with Theft of Coal
Patrolman James Lynch yesterday afternoon arrested five men and charged them with stealing coal valued at about 15 dollars from Wheeler & Howes company yards. Named are John H. Dew, John Monroe, John Morris, Joan Fitzgerald, and Herbert Smith, all residents of local streets and avenues. Authorities allege five bags of coal were taken, with two suspects accused of stealing a ton, and say the group sold coal to an unknown buyer, then divided proceeds. Police also review past records for further coal thefts linked to the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynch
Second Precinct
Wheeler & Howes Company
John H. Dew
East Main Street
John Monroe
Fulton Street
John Morris
Church Street
Joan Fitzgerald
Noble Avenue
Herbert Smith
East Washington Avenue
Daw
Morris
Witegerald
Smith
Washington Span Defection Causes Heated Argument
A dispute at Washington bridge shut for repairs sparked a clash between tug captains and State highway office workers. Masters of the McAllister and Glen threatened to force open the draw. repair crews then swung the bridge using quarter segments to allow barges to pass and deliver coal and iron to Derby and Shelton. The gear failures halt trolley and vehicle traffic and repairs are expected by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Washington Bridge
McAllister and Glen
Bridgeport, Towing Company
Coulter & Mckenzie
Derby
Shelton
Housatonic River
Anly
The
Highway Commission
Derby Consignees
Bridgeport
H. Schultheis
McAllister
Police Raid Pool Room Ends Without Arrests
A pool room on Harral avenue was raided after a gambling tip but no evidence supported charges. Frank Dernon, 19, of 842 Catherine Street, was arrested for breach of the peace and held for investigation. A loaded .62 caliber revolver with a razor was found in a toilet during the search.
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Harral Avenue
Frank Dernon
Catherine Street
Dernen
Silver inkstand honors Lake Topedo Plant manager Brill promotion
Philip B. Brill, Lake Topedo Boat Co. general manager, received a hand crafted silver inkstand and pen holder in a boardroom ceremony. JB G Gallagher led the presentation with senior officials present. The trophy, model of a torpedo tube breech door and submarine L-5, was made at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. shop and bears a dedication to Brill. It is now on display at G W Fairchild & Sons window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip B. Brill
Lake Topedo Boat Company
JB. G. Gallagher
Brill
U. S
TEE Lake Torpedo Boat CO
Bridgeport, Conn
W. G. Esmond
W. A. Armes
J.B. Frauenilder
T. E. Shaw
E. G. Gallagher
Lewis D. Kidd
F. Shea Ih
B. Bayley
Pp. Harrier C
Stumecke A. A
Dampier R
PL Mills A
Lee
G. W
Birl
G. W. Fairrehild & Sons
Plumber Speech Sparks German Emperor Remark At Connecticut Meet
Lynn W. Wilson of Bridgeport told 144 delegates at the Master Plumbers' association of Connecticut convention that a first class plumber would be better as emperor of Germany than the present form of government. He linked plumbing to honesty and gravity, then pivoted to suggest a plumber could be president of the United States, drawing laughter and recovering with remarks about better chances for plumbers to lead than Germans. The convention opened with Mayor Wilson welcoming attendees to Bridgeport and officers for the next term were elected amid reports from various committees and a banquet attended by about 200 people.
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Germany
Lynn W. Wilson
Bridgeport
Master Plumbers' Association of
Connecticut
Stratfield
Ar. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Ong
Istted
Lixitods
Phanhers
Major Wilson
Vividaseport
Treity
Wilson
Eldeenor
Taidgepork
Hanarder
Una Association
A. R. Thorpe
New Haveny
W. 1. Pielby
Middletown
Lynch
Meriden
Fronstraan
John Yrotaned
J Nomwieh
Dreasisner
Cet
Tall
New Thayven
Seven Blazes in Six Hours and Light Damage
Between 12 noon and six o'clock last evening Bridgeport firefighters answered seven blazes in six hours with light damage. Incidents included a 12:03 chimney fire at 26 Fremont street with no damage, a dump fire on James Street extinguished by Engine No. 4, a rear store fire at 905 West Main treated by Chemical No. 1, and other scattered incidents including a chicken coop blaze on Lexington Avenue. A grass fire on Baldwin Avenue prompted a still alarm, and a rubbish pile fire near 40 Gilbert street yielded no blaze. A total loss is estimated at $50.
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Bridgeport
Fremont Street
No. 4 Imngine Company
James Street
Davey Brothers
West Main Street
Chemical No. 1
Tox
Chemical
Angela Coca
Lexington Avenue
Coca
Alrarm
Sneat
Baldwin
Louse Né
Main
Gilbett
Gilbert Street
Chem
John &, Brady
Robert Jy. Floek
Robert Munger
Ansanit
William P. Wick
Lanette
Munger
Judge Munger
Chokas Wins YMCA Boys Checker Championship
A YMCA Boys chess tournament drew two games between finalists Joseph Sniglar Henry Bertilson and Nick Chokas. Bertilson beat Feiglar, while Chokas claimed two victories and earned a cap. He now challenges all comers including the Men's champion.
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Checker Sharks
YY. M. Cc. ‘A. Boys
Joseph Sniglar
Henry Bertilson
Nick Chokas
Bertilson
Feiglar
Chokas
Hospitals debate proper policy for tubercular patients
Hartford speaker John F. Gunshannon, former state tuberculosis commissioner, defended Connecticut general hospitals against accepting advanced tuberculosis cases. He criticized the state commission and urged use of sanitatoria like Wildwood for better treatment and to relieve non tubercular patients, citing Hartford General Hospital and Shelton sanatorium location.
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General Hospitals
Connecticut
John F. Gunshannan
Hartford
Employes’ Tuberculosis Association
Board of Trade
Cgunshannan
Gunshannon
Hartford General Hospital
Wildwood Sanitarium
Cedar Mountain
Shelton
Fairfield County
Gunshannap
Theft at White Front restaurant reported by worker
George Apocstolous of 40 West Liberty street told police an unknown cook at the White Front restaurant 517 Water street stole a gold watch and chain plus a $10 gold piece from his pockets. Detectives assigned but thief not yet located.
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George Apocstolous
West Liberty Street
White Front
Water Street
Elias Howe Jr Woman's Telick Corps Meet Before Convent
This afternoon at 3 o'clock the Elias Howe Jr No 53 Women s Telick Corps will hold a regular meeting and it will be the tact session before the state convent to be held next week in New London. A box alarm at 3:15 reported a burning awning over a store on Water street near Fairfield avenue caused by a dropped cigar. Damages to the awning about 39 40.
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Elias Howe
Women's Telick Corps
State Convent
New London
A& Store
Water Street
Fairfield Avenue
Easy and Safe Way to Tint Gray Hair
A vintage ad promotes Grownatone hair tinting preparations as a simple alternative to old fashioned dyes. It promises a natural look by restoring shade from light golden brown to black with easy directions. Sold in drug stores. two sizes priced 5 cents and $1.15.
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Loaing
Cilirec Tram
Kenton Pharnacal Co
Covington
Secretary Baker says over half a million troops reach France
Secretary Baker announced that more than 500000 American soldiers have been sent to France and that his January forecast of 690000 despatched early this year has been surpassed. He also said there is no current shortage of machine guns in France or America, and none expected.
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Washington
France
Baker
Congress
America
Salsbury Still Uncaught Forces Police Search Ongoing
Norwich May reports Arthur Salsbury remains at large after fatally shooting Constable Kinney of Preston on Monday. Herman J. Chapman, wounded in the encounter, is recovering. Coroner Franklin H. Brown continues an inquest into the events at Salsbury’s Huallville home.
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Norwich
Arthur Salsbury
Constable Kinney
Preston
Herman J. Chapman
Franklin H. Brown
Alsbury
Huallville
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Walter H. Brown
L. A. Wilkes
Guver
Tire Department
Trire Department
Tually
Fritz& Hawley Opticians
Main _Sr
New Haven
A. M. Hunsucker
Hindie
State Street
Ofederal Reserve System
Washington Span
Poors Dept
Patriolmen
East India Tea Company
Main Street
Harry Pisier
Household Supply Company
Twertbing
Berlin
Vin
Tandon
Deery
FORD
A. J. Veery
Airfield
iLeae
Ss,ouu
Gouraud
Wopkins && Son
New York
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Kaiven
T. A. Kissick Wy
E. Bryan Go
I Adams
A. Eklund
E. Schmeltzer
Hennessey
J. W. Barnett
H. Wood
P. B. Brill
Big Submarine Factory
Chokas Checker Champ
State Commission
Acquies Cook
Kh. Cc
Fairfield Ave
Secretary of War
Ate Committee
Salsbury
American Hardware Stores
Ton & Grumman
Fr “Ktchl
Middle “St
Been Ca
American Bank & Trust Co
Barnum Ave
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