City considers free street waste receptacles proposal
Confronted by Boston’s Joe Peck, Spotless Streets proposes 200 five foot steel receptacles at street intersections to be maintained by the company with city liability for damages. Signs would mark streets, and the plan involves a net cost around 23000 dollars for the 200 units, with payment at 750 dollars per unit if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Peck
Boston
Spotless Streets Corporation
Streets and Sidewalks Committee
Common Council
Peck
Dvefticaala
Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths trio
Obituary notices report Gertrude Williams former Bridgeport resident sister of Mrs Matthews Chopser burial at White Plains. Ella Secke died at Shelton Sanatorium funeral from 249 Black Rock Turnpike and St Stephens Church burial at Maria… cemetery. Joseph Patterson died at 506 Fifth Street survived by wife Christina three sons and two daughters with funeral at St Michaels cemetery. Patrick H Toohey died at his daughter's home after 30 years as stationary engineer to NYNH Hartford funeral set from home to St Patrick church with burial at St Michaels cemetery. Thomas J burbs obituary notes death at 103 Catharine Street with funeral at St Augustin church and burial at St Michaels cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Gertrude Willams
Bridgeport
Matthews Chopser
White Plains
Ella Secke
Shelton
Black Rock Turnpike
St Stephens Church
Miciaigis Cemetery
Joseph Patterson
Patterson
Ran
Patnck H Toohey
Charlee H Benjamin
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Charles Henjamin
Micnae
Anthony Aft
Treland
Patimha
Ndock
St ‘Llnants
Thomas J
Dahlias In Many Colors Vie At Exhibit Here
The dahlia exhibit in the Commercial Bank lobby opened to the public with twenty growers showing varieties in orange red yellow violet and orchid. A silver cup went to Methen and Sherman of Stratford for best entry. second and third prizes awarded to Mrs Sarah W Wood of Southport and William Seltsam of Bridgeport. The exhibit continues today with doors open until 10 pm as dahlia enthusiasts from nearby districts plan to visit, aiming to prove local growers can rival top New York show blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank
Unitiist Company
Board of Directors
Tremans
Sherman
Stratford
Sarah W Wood Southport
William Seltsam
Bridgeport
George Shene Jr
John Hrock
Oscar Carlson
New York
Wine stolen from Knowlton's cellar report filed
Mary Maalhobla Knowlton reported a wine theft from her cellar last night and police are investigating. A Ford car Conn 15096 owned by Robert Martin of the Dutee Flint company, stolen from this city July 2, was recovered abandoned in Newark. H Spencer of 26 Rowsley street reported his cellar entered and $39 worth of carpentry and automobile tools missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maalhobla
Knowlton Street
Poluce
Robert Martin
Dutee Flint Company
Newark City
H Spencer
Rowsley Street
Koehler Endorsed by Sylvan Crest Republican Club
Koehler receives a major endorsement from the Sylvan Crest Republican Club of the Eighth District, adding to prior nominations by Reservoir Avenue Improvement Association and a recent Eighth District Republican club meeting. Supported by Alderman Wallam Ard and Thomas WeCormich, they aim to defeat the King organization in next month's primaries, with a ticket to the city convention unpledged if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas “WeCormich
Ard
Koehler
King
England Eyes Prohibition as Public Houses Decline
A London report cites long term trends in England where saloons shrink by about 951 yearly, off licenses rise, and many drinkers increasingly choose home consumption. Despite fewer pubs, drunkenness peaks in 1924 with Saturday the peak drinking day. Methylated spirit use rises, especially in London, signaling a move toward prohibition in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Waywick
Tobacco May Be Produced by French Farmers
Washington reports the French Tobacco Monopoly, dependent on American leaf, aims to reduce foreign purchases. Commerce data show France bought 25,441,000 pounds of Kentucky leaf and 7,183,000 pounds of Maryland tobacco from the United States in 1924, with heavy imports from Algeria and other colonies. The monopoly seeks to cut foreign imports by boosting domestic production and diversifying sources to lessen reliance on overseas leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Alfred
Camaron
Paris
Department
Algeria
Alsaced
Lorraine
France
Santo Domingo
Bano
Java
Netherlands
Indies
Havanna
Cuba
Brazil
Informaton
Made to measure suit sale for men at $37
Men select fabrics from a premier woolens lot and tailor a suit to fit any size. The deal includes custom fitting and a choice of styles, with extra trousers available for $9.50. Hurry, offer lasts for a short time and is arranged in the Main floor.
Fall Footwear Charms Women With New Pump Styles
Special charm returns in Fall footwear with low shoes in Sahara tan kid Gun metal satin Black satin Patent leather and tan calfskin. Models include one strap and strapless designs. Affordable fittings by expert staff with prices 7.50 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid
Monroe Province caucus largest ever held in town
The September Republican caucus in Monroe Town was the largest on record with about 3.0 attendees. Frederick Sherman served as clerk as officials and candidates for local offices including assessor, board of penel, tax collector, school committee and grand jurors were named and announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Specia
Republan
Ated
Frederick Sherman
Assessor
Jouls
Wis
Board of
Penel
Jagat
Selertman
Hester Tyrreib
Celemoain
Sand Town
Freder
Imbrase Hard Town Depot Fund
Arabees Flurd
Lee
Idga
M Hawles Tan
lMard
Fea
Dvey Comstad
Gta
Henry Vodder
Mia Regis
Hebert
Sindamonri
Larence
City honors list with honorable mentions and enlargements
The notice lists winners and several honorable mentions including Mrs. C. Seyderwitz Mrs. F. Merton Hammond and Judge Edw Buckingham. Each awarded participant and honoree will receive a large 16 by 20 inch enlargement of their picture along with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Buckingham
F. Merton Hammond
S. Maugham
Boy Hit While Pulling Cart In City Street
George Rayer of 1152 Tan Cock Avenue was struck by a vehicle while pulling a cart near his home. He suffered a small, non serious cut and was taken to the city hospital by ambulance. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rayer
Tancock Avenue
Bhdy
Ciseq
Vesterby
Svines
Moscowat
Hantokh Avenue
Finarty
Hsear
George
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Bir Sechel
Patrik H Toohey
Thomas J Kirby
Square Deal
Main St
Near
Gas Co
Niespaper
Bettan
Wowaw Neeorrs
Stratford Concern
Sylvan Crest Republican Club
Connecticut
Jowland
the Weather Show
Ieties
T. E. Beven
Avon St
Devon
Kodak Jr
Wm. Treland
Carrol Ave
City
Mrs. J. MccQuail
Hunting St
Mrs. C. Seyderwitz
Poplar St., Lordship
C. A Jennings
A. J. Dirga
Fairfield Ave
Davis & Savard
NEW Haven Dairy
Union
Radford B. Smith Co. Dollar Store
Elm Street
Main
Broad Sts
Howland
G. W. Fairchild & Sons
Steelers and Silversmiths
Fritz & Hawley, Inc
Opticians
Main Street
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