50 000 Sign Petition On Jitney Law In Bridgeport
Bridgeport public hearing on jitney regulation drew a crowded chamber as drivers protested. A petition signed by about 50 000 jitney riders was presented to the ordinance committees. Jitney operators allege loss of business under new rules and blame main street congestion on private limousines, trolleys, and horse-drawn vehicles. Police urge regulation, noting jitneys carry more passengers than trolleys and suggesting a plaza and trolley loop to ease congestion.
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City Hall
Bridgeport
Voss
Main Street
New York
Crossley's Case to Be Called by Court This Week
J Barry Crossley former Bridgeport real estate dealer charged with forgery will be arraigned before week’s end in criminal superior court Assistant State's Attorney Carter said. Also ready to proceed with William Thomas known as Baby Doll and Jake Hawkins for Morris Pannill murder tied to Keystone Social riot. final decision by State's Attorney Cummings may delay trial. Thomas jailed in Hartford County for federal liquor law violations. Weather and almanac notes follow with brief forecast and astronomical data.
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J. Barry Crossley
Bridgeport
Criminal Superior Court
Carter
Crossley
A. L. DeLaney
William Thomas
Baby Doll
Jake Hawkins
Morris Pannill
Keystone Social Blec
Waterstreet
Cummings
Thomas
Whartford
Veteran Pershing's Front Line Sergeant Delights Bridgeport Audiences
Bridgeport audiences last night heard Sergeant Thomas J. Reilly of the Twenty sixth Yankee Division, a Pershing frontline veteran famed as part of the Suicide Club. He described American strides over there, urged unity, and urged support as he returned home on furlough after an 8000 mile voyage from Britain to New York and Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
General Pershing
Thomas J. Reilly
Suicide Club
France
Reilly
Nacivg
Pershing
Connecticut
America
Germany
Reilley
Britain
New York
Plava
Poli
Berlin
Men Should Train at Home Declares Draft Board Head
Judge Frederic A. Bartlett, head of Draft Division No. 1, urges that all men including those over age undertake preliminary military training. He cites Bridgeport’s lack of initiative and calls for Home Guard and training classes to ensure readiness if the emergency extends.
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Draft Board
Frederic A. Bartlett
Bridgeport
Bartlett Sulys
Home Guard
Fourteen Appeals Filed Over Plaza Plan Delays Expected
City Clerk J. Alex Robbinson reports 14 new appeals against the plaza project. Proceedings likely delayed as cases move to Superior court with possible transfer of Samuel Hand Achie C. Wheeler appeal to the Supreme Court. Listed appellants include Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank, Louis and Charles Levin, Eli Lesser, Samuel W. Gledhill, Max J. Buechler, Ben B. Shalet, Samuel M. Hawley, Julius Nussenfela, Morris Company, Mary Nichols, William H. Cook, Mary Nichols Ferry, and George H. N. Johnson with various damages and benefits on Water Street, Wall Street, Main Street, and Gold and Middle Streets.
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J. Alex. H.robbinson
Plaza
Superior Court
Samuel Hand Achie C. Wheeler
Supreme Court
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
Wall Street
Louis and
Charles Levin
Water Street
Eli Lesser
Samuel W. Gledhill
Middle Streets
Gold
Morris’ & Company
Mary Nicholserry
Fred C. Nicholson
William H. Cook
Mary Nichols Ferry
Henry L. Clark
Main Street
George H. N. Johnson
Sophia A. Wood
Wall and
Bridgeport Housing Plan Sees Six Sites Across Local Area
Bridgeport will host three housing sites with two in Stratford and one in Fairfield for a 1000 dwelling project financed by a 3 006 000 Federal loan. Approval hinges on Washington backing and site finalization, with work to start after formalities and underwriting are completed. Ham says construction could finish within six months of starting work.
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Bridgeport Housing Company
Stratford
Fairfield
Loreship Park
Department of Housing
Washington
Housing Department
Bridgeport
Wasington
William 7. Ham
Suburban Draft Board Fails to Meet May Quota
Draft Board No 13 cannot fill its 145 man quota for May slated to depart for Camp Upton. Farm-work exemptions reduce eligible men, affecting Stratford Fairfield Newtown Huntington Trumbull Monroe and other towns in the 26th district. Bridgeport may supply shortages on Board No 13’s list, further depleting Class 1 availability.
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Cole
Camp $E
Upton
Stratford
Fairfield
Newtown
Huntington
Trumbull
Monroe
Bridgeport
Gen. Cole
Mart
Ford
Bridgeport Fire Chief seeks expanded protection and equipment
Chief Daniel Johnson urges a bigger reserve force and new apparatus for Hast Bridgeport. He calls for a chemical engine at No 6, a 65 to 75 foot serial truck as reserve, a pump hose combination for center city, a motor tractor for thawing work, and a new training station to boost officer and crew readiness as factory growth increases population and housing.
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Bridgeport
Daniel Johnson
Bridgeport Wire Department
Johnson
Chemical No. 1
Matoe Traetor
Mosquito War at Lordship Meadow Brings Oil Effort
Stratford Land and Improvement company chief Edward Thompson plans to curb biting pests on meadows west of Lordship park. Over 100 barrels of kerosene oil will be used as tides affect the dikes and wet season boosted mosquito breeding. Repairs to the largest dike are underway and will take about a week before oiling begins on remaining dikes.
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Edward Thompson
Stratford Land and Improvement Company
Lordship Park
Bridgeport
Stratford
Thompson
Red Cross Girls Like Angels Declared By Ex Telegram Editor
Clinard W. Robarts, ex assistant city editor of The Telegram, now with Port Slocum draft contingent at Camp McClellan, praises Red Cross girls as “angels.” He notes Red Cross kits from Bridgeport and cookies from other towns boosted morale among troops, calling the effort timely as war campaigns advance.
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Clinard W. Robarts
Telegram
Port Slocum
Bridgeport
Oys
Stevenson finds wife unconscious after blood pool incident
Stevenson returns home at 11 pm to find wife Louisa Stevenson 60 in a parlor pool of blood with a jagged wound near the temple. Dr Gavin suspects a fainting spell after piano play. she is in serious condition at Bridgeport hospital and may die. Police see no assault. likely accident from falling off the piano stool.
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William Stevenson
Waterman Street
Louisa Stevenson
Stevenson
Frank I. Gavin
Bridgeport Hospital
Clifford Bright
Gavlas
Submarine Destruction Noted Amid Certificate Trade Shift
A Stratford engineer reports two German submarines were destroyed by depth bombs from an American merchant vessel in a war zone. The tale follows a veteran ship’s claim of a rapid signaled attack on a bright day last week.
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Stratford
Atlantic
Telegram
British Statement Denies Pershing Troop Limitation
London reports misattributed British cabinet note caused a stir as American troops were said to wait for a complete American army. Lord Reading and Secretary Baker denied any such announcement. U.S. officials said troops would operate under General Foch while brigaded with French and British forces.
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London
Ottawa
France
England
Maurices
War Committee
War Cabinet
Lord Reading
Baker
Foch
Lloyd-George
War Department
Convi
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Everett E. Cortright
Slawson
Frederick ©. Smith
Howard S. Challenger
Committee On Schools
Las Fowe, Jr
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Mood
Uncle Sam
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