Bridgeport in 1898 City Growth and Civic Goals
A profile drawn from a municipal register shows Bridgeport’s 1898 population growth from 18,000 in 1870 to 75,000 with an $800,000 budget and plans for permanent improvements including new City Hall and railway station. The report details street repairs, dust control on rails, street lighting, and police staffing needs, plus construction permits and charity programs, reflecting a bustling metropolis amid looming tensions with Spain.
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Bridgeport
Thomas P. Taylor
Common Council
Park City
Crinoline
Municipal Register
C. C. Dorman & Son
Sterling Brothers, Company
S. M. Thompson
Spain
B. F. Lashar
Board of Public Charities
James Feely
Charles E. Keith
Park Department
Soldier's Monument
Seaside Park
Trumbull Road
New
Beardsley Park
Moroni Olsen Dies in Hollywood at 65
Moroni Olsen, a veteran character actor aged 65, was found dead today in his Hollywood apartment. Police say the death appears natural. A Broadway and film figure, Olsen appeared with Helen Hayes and Katherine Cornell, and was born in Ogden Utah.
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Hollywood
Moroni Olsen
Olsen
Helen Hayes
Katherine Cornell
Ogden
Utah
DiMaggio Ulcer Not Caused by Marilyn Ties
San Francisco AP report says Joe DiMaggio's ulcer is long standing and not due to romance with Marilyn Monroe. Dr. Clifton Bennett notes the ailment predates his relationship. Monroe, divorced, declined comment on visiting him as studio officials indicate she remains in Hollywood for work.
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San Francisco
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankee
Joe
Marilyn
Clifton J. Bennett
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
DiMaggio
Miss Monroe
Los Angeles
Lodge fund contributions tally in reelection bid
Hartford November 22 Twenty five relatives and friends of Governor Lodge contributed 11455 toward his unsuccessful bid for reelection per a financial statement filed by William A. G. Minot. Most money is shown as turned over to the Republican State Central committee or the Citizens for Lodge committee. Noted top donors include Henry Cabot Lodge Emily Sears Lodge Emily Lodge M. E. Freylinghusen and Clare Booth Luce. Other contributors listed span several names with varied amounts. Remaining reports from candidates or agents were still to be filed.
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Hartford
Lodge
William A. G. Minot
Greenwich
Secretary of State
Republican State Central Committee
Citizens For Lodge Committee
Michael Radin
Ribicoff For Governor
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Emily Sears Lodge
Elizabeth Lodge
Washington, D. C
M. E. Freylinghusen
Mr. Minot
Clare Booth Luce
Italy
Governor Lodge
Westport
Justin Sturm
Republican
Democratic State Central Committees
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Taylor
Bridgeport Traction Company
New York & New Jersey Globe Gas Company
Welsbach Street Lighting Company of America
Bridgeport Electric Light Company
Eugene Birmingham
City Hall
Thrift Talke By
den Jerold
Park City-Home
U. S
Savings — Loan Association
Public
Lodge Fund
Roma Wine Co
Fresno
Californie
Chrysler
Haynes Motors
Elm ST
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CO
Winer Motors, IK
Barnum Avenue
Stratford, Connecticut
Weidlich Motors
Post Road
Fairfield
Connecticut
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