Decision on tracks on bridge before June 15
The article reports a June 15 deadline for deciding if trolley tracks will be added to the new bridge. The Penn Bridge Company needs a ruling on trolley operation before work proceeds, with the Public Utilities Commission and council involved in petitions and possible bus service preference.
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Washington Avenue
Bridge Commission
Hay
Penn Bridge Company
Francis P Dunigan
Commission
Common Council
Public
Dunigan
Saya Uo
Dt 18
Council
Public Utilities Commission
Milford Society to Observe 60th Year
Milford residents note the Milford Ladies Society will hold its annual meeting and officer election on June 10 at Mary Vale church. The group, formed June 10 1864, marks its 60th anniversary with committee chair Carolyn Razee and members George Green, Benj ...
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Milford Society
Milford
Somet
Ifary Yayle
MOM
Wilford
Carolne Razee
George Green
Ben-j Junjin
Burwell
Mink
School Boy Shatters Windows In Long Hill School
A 14 year old Lov by Constable Bouton was arrested after 19 panes were broken at Long Hill school. The boy’s father was fined $23 and costs. the boy promised to pay damages.
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Long Tull
Stanley
Bouton
Long Hill
Teward
Randall
State Highways Cost Over $46 Million in 28 Years
A Connecticut report detailing the state highway department from 1922 to 1923 shows total gross expenditures of 6,912,856 with net expenditure of 5,619,634.44 after refunds, and 1,293,201.71 in refunds. traffic and road improvements expanded the trunk line and state aid systems, with 15 percent of roads improved and 6,551 miles completed on feeder roads. The department spent on construction, bridges, maintenance, and overhead, and Federal aid totaled 2,294,933.239 for highway building since 1917, with 1,052,746.18 yet to be allotted by year’s end.
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Connecticut
Kder
State Highway Department
Charles J Bennett
Bennett
Rotors
Wederal
Chinese Junk First To Cross Atlantic Wins Thrilling Voyage
The Amoy, a camphor wood Chinese junk, sailed in May 1922 from Amoy China and became the first to cross the Atlantic. Capt George Waard, his wife and two-year-old son Robert, Alfred Nissan, a white, and Ben Whiting, a Colon youth, formed a hardy crew. They faced typhoons, rebuilt a rudder, fended off pirates, and battled storms across the Pacific and Arctic waters, enduring hardship and mutiny rumors while toward peaceful harbor. The voyage showcased resilience, adventure, and the junk’s unique frailty and speed under sail.
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Waterbury
George Waard
Robert Vare
Habor
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Wuard
Yeas
Waard
Turkey
Aleutian
Canada
Ediuca
Tan
Danbury Church Meeting Precedes Friday Night Report
In Danbury Massachusetts the church plans a meeting to discuss the withdrawal and resignation report of Reverend B S Winchester, with the church council to present the findings. Separately, divorce suit filed by Terris of this place against his wife Tel De me Ferma cites unfaithfulness and correlation to a marriage on August 23, 1923. The Amoy voyage display near Norfolk features a 40 foot, $300,000 armed vessel with pistols, recently touring from Miami to northern ports after a world circuit.
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Freenfield
Winchester
Danbury
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Telegian
Arihun L Terris
Ius Place
Teln de Me Ferma
Warried Aurost
Feuss
Amoys
Norfolk
Abbey
Miami
Bridgeport Firm to Recover $148 Costs
A judgment orders the plaintiff to recover 148.80 with costs in the Court of Common Pleas. The case involves Philips Pelans Company of Cambridge Mary versus Bernstein and Baisman Inc of Bridgeport. Suit concerns balance due for a shipment of tomatoes to this city.
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Philips Pelans Lompany
Cambridge Mary
Bernstein and Baisman .Inc
City
Uc Bridgeport Fun
Tomvatoss
Slowing Traffic Charge Filed Against Dorval Driver
A report from Stratford states Muay 4 percent and an officer Gutmann checked a vehicle near the swamp area for speeding. The motorist, owned by Charles McLean of 2 Whitticsey Avenue Wallingford, faces a formal charge to be heard Monday at 8 o clock in the district court.
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Anthony
Stratford Oarretes
Officer Gutmann
le State Pole
Alarles McLean
T2h
Wihitticsey Avenue
Wallingfod
Stop Itching Eczema Cure Adverts Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims eczema itch relief with a 4em ointment marketed as a fast acting antiseptic. It touts healing onset within minutes and says pimples, blackheads, and skin diseases fade after use, promising a large bottle for $4100 and urging purchase through dependen t distributors.
Black Rock Sewer Work Estimated at 35000
Cate Engineer James McElhtrory informed City Clerk Alfred Burdick that sewer installation on Alfred and Princeton streets will cost about 35000, with Alfred street at 16000 and Princeton street around 19000. The plan seeks funding from sewer assessments totaling over 125000, prompting action by health officials to collect overdue charges and begin work immediately. Mayor Behrens stresses sanitary conditions and urgency, with inquiry into current assessment collection and possible short term financing.
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Cate
James MceLtrory Seslerdar
Alfred W Burdick
Alfred
Princeton Streets
Alfred Street
Princeton Street
J. Wathan Behrens
Common Council
Bshe Board of Heath
Behrens
Mrs Leeds Sued for 10000 After Schoolboy Death
The Briggs family sues Mrs Norman S Leeds for ten thousand dollars claiming her high speed driving near Poston and Nab avenues caused the fatal collision that killed six year old Harold Briggs last April. The complaint alleges the driver failed to heed guidance and struck the boy near a street car, leading to his death.
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Heather William
Briggs
Norman S Leeds
Vouns Huger
Podeswigs
Poston Avenue
Leeds
Exchange Club hears report on state branch meeting
Hepoi’s cover story from Wartfuid notes Bridgeport Exchangeites gathered for the state branch formation meeting. Frederick Cinewald read the report. Muartue Pers of the Ularey Muball company was named vice president. Meeting venue moved from Stratfield hotel to the Canverary. next gathering Friday noon.
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Wartfuid
Organization of State Uachange
Bridgeport Uaxchangites
Frederick Cinewald 3d
State Oxtension
Muiartue Pers
Ularey Muball Company
Alate DA Change Elvis
Mering
Stratfield
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