Hill critiques overreach in Bridgeport politics and police reform
The piece denounces Mr Hill and allies for seeking to oust Supt Birmingham and calls for sworn affidavits. It warns against police meddling, lauds enforcing Section 1318 to shut immoral dives, and criticizes Mayor Wilson and federal-style reorganizations. It notes Bridgeport’s need for reform from higher authorities, not a New York model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Hill
Bridgeport
Eugene Birmingham
Hill
Birmingham
Wilson
Warner
Board of Charities
Brennan
Capt
Arnold
Detective Bureau
Commissioner Hill
Mr. Hill
Police Department
New York City
Russell
Becker
Aldermen Hear Police Board Charter Changes Read
The new board of aldermen heard a marathon reading of the police board report on charter and ordinance changes. City Clerk Boucher read routine petitions and reports as the mayor’s gavel and a chrysanthemum scent filled the chamber before items were referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Board of Aldermen
Robert G. DeForest
Patrick Brady
DeForest
Paul L. Miler
E. E. Garlick
Ceder~holm
Alderman DeForest
Miller
Thomas Cleary
Lyddy
Page
Thames
Wilson
Tommy
Hower Hedges
Mesage
Boucher
Police Board
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut Co
Hartford
Board of Charities
Lakeview
Peter White
W. Hurd
F. W. Hall
McCoy
New Haven Road
Atlantic
Henry Streets
Warner Bros
Lant
Meaney
Knowlton
Hicks Streets
Cele Dene
Lillian Russell and romance mark a storied stage life
The report traces Lillian Russell’s marriages from 1879 through a string of alliances with notable suitors, her stage rise, and name changes. It notes her editorship of a beauty column and her long search for a suitable partner, culminating in a chosen husband from the Pittsburgh Invader. The piece also recalls the Speest automobile in Us and a history of early American car development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Liliian -Rossell
Lillian Rusaci
Miss i
Ae Ir PR
Moors
Pitteburech
Newent
Cri
Afcore
Clinton
Towa Dee
Charles EB
Leona
New York
Harry Braham
Oan Leonard
Tony Pastor
Tony
Lillian Russell
Mineteen
Edward Solomon
Casino
Tre‘Bizende
John Chartertoin
Lillian
Ewee Twoleed Sigmar
Ned Aeaprates
Two Cylinder Touring Car Marks a Decade in American Auto History
The first American two cylinder touring car, completed ten years ago, marks an early milestone in automotive development. Acknowledge its place in the evolution of motor vehicle design and the push toward more powerful, practical touring models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cure Gavots
Somme
Wee
Lst
Arta
Ineteen
Atlantic
Europe
Charlies Duryea
Reading
Waynes and Apperson
Alexander Bs
Cleveland
America
Am. Gutemobiia
Ths
First Labor Union References in New York History
The article recalls early references to labor societies in America, noting the General Trades Union of New York held a meeting with addresses. It also mentions New Jersey’s first newspaper, the New Jersey Gazette, issued about 136 years ago, and Illinois state capital changes from Keokuk to Vandalia with Springfield becoming capital in 1839. It cites the Roman church action to end the traffic in Negroes by Pope Gregory XVI, dated seventy three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
General ‘Trades-Union
City of
New Jersey
New Jersey Gazette
Hllinois
Keekakia
Vandalia
Springfield
Negroes
Gregory XVI
Woman’s apparent crisis ends in hospital jump death
Greenwich reports Mrs Delia McDonough, under care in a local hospital, died by suicide Sunday afternoon leaping from a second story as her nurse turned away. She had been improving and planned an overseas trip with her husband, sailing soon. Also notes Norfolk Connecticut ice conditions signaling early skating season with ponds yielding three inch thick ice. Parliament grants manhood suffrage to all literate men. Italians gain vote rights after reading and writing test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Delia McDonough
Portraits and thoughts on love and life in quirky frames
The piece notes Tank Beverly in Bon Ton barber shop as a budding art student who mocks Cupid as old fashioned, and jokes about pie, marriage, law students, and a boy's barefoot joy. It offers humorous vignettes on behavior and motivations across ages and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tank Beverly
Bon Ton
Cupid
Gil
Governor Dix Opposes Capital Punishment
New York December 3 Governor Dix spoke against capital punishment in an interview tied to the pardon of Albert T Patrick. He said he has opposed the system for years and favors the state establishing a small prize for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albort T. Patrick
Dix
D. M. Read Co Gift Room Festive Fur Sale
The D. M. Read Co turns the store into a Christmas atmosphere with green boughs red lights and bells. Santa figures and real Christmas trees fill the space while the Gift Room on the second floor draws crowds. The sale of sample furs continues through Wednesday featuring coats fur sets scarves and muffs at sample prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
A Gift to be Appreciated by Every Woman at Christmas
The China Store showcases a Colonial style sewing table with drop leaves, scroll feet and two drawers, offered in Mahogany or Circassian Walnut. Regular price 22.50, Christmas special 11.75. Display includes Japanese porcelain, French and English ware, lamps, electroliers, brasses, jardinières, trays, candlesticks, vases, steins, and a line of sterling silver flatware for gifts.
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Sheffield
Silk Stockings Pure Thread Silk Hosiery Ad
Silk Stockings in black full fashioned with double silk tops and heels Lisle soles Very fine even and lustrous equal to silk hose selling at 1.00 75 cts and under price Sizes 8 to 10
Gray Chinchilla Arrives in Dress Goods Section
A new gray chinchilla cloth has reached the dress goods section. The material is described as good looking with high quality, 56 inches wide and priced at three dollars per yard.
J B Corsets Introduce New 1913 Styles
Three distinct corset models debut for 1913 with sizes 18 to 28. Priced at 1.00 1.50 and 2.49, the 2.49 model is described as the equal of a 5.00 corset. Brassieres in new shapes offered at 25 39 50 95 cents and 1.00.
Governor Opposes Parole Board Plan in Patrick Case
The governor defended his action in the Patrick case while noting he is not in favor of a board of parolees. He proposed a separate prison for criminals sentenced to death, kept completely isolated for imprisonment. He argued only a few prisoners would be held there at any time and the facility need not be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
B H S Notes Senior Play Cast and Health News
The senior play cast is chosen and rehearsals are set this week with times posted in senior rooms. Miss Casey recently recovered from appendicitis at St Vincent's and is convalescing at home. Miss May McCarthy remains in St Vincent's hospital, likely two more weeks, recovering slowly. James Lucey, senior class president, was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Clarke
Jennie Casey
St Vincent's
May McCarthy
St. Vincent's Hospital
James Lucey
New Milford Man Killed In Factory Shafting Accident
Merritt Merwin, treasurer and part owner of the Merwin Silver Company, was killed at his New Milford factory yesterday. He entered a small attic to check shafting. hours later partner Charles A. Bennett found him unconscious beneath a slowly revolving shaft. Bennett died before doctors arrived. The medical examiner believes Merwin fell into the machinery, causing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Merritt Merwin
Eee & Merwin Silver Company
Charles A. Bennett
Merwin
Local worker dies after shafting injury at plant
Merwin, 29, was fatally injured when a shafting shifted his larynx, cutting off air. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin
G O P Spending Reveals Republican National Committee Donations
The Republican National Committee reports $900263.58 in contributions with names like Andrew Carnegie and J P Morgan & Co among donors. Expenditures balance receipts, with major outlays for advertising and a $75000 transfer to the American Association of Foreign Newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
House
George R. Sheldon
Andrew Carnegie
Mechanics and Metola National Bank of New York
Francis L. le- Vale
Lars Anderson
William Nelson Cromwell
New York
Otto Barnard
Ean Gould
J. P. Morgan & Co
B. Vreeland
American Association of Foreign Newspavers
Deportation Law Upheld By Supreme Court
Washington reports that a federal law giving the commerce department labor authority to deport aliens who resort to immoral practices within three years of entry was upheld by the Supreme Court. Ursulia Zakansite of St. Louis challenged the law in Missouri federal courts. Des reports a star feature on Ashhurst from frontier jack to United States Senator in the new Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Eupreme
Ursulia Zakansite
St. Louis
Missouri
Dec
Ashhurst
United States
Water Bottle Stock
Complete stock of hot water bottles in all sizes and colors. Quality and prices stand out with a range around two dollars and fifty cents.
Gloves and Mittens Display in Open Bores
Display features over 200 pairs of gloves and mittens in open boxes for easy selection Hid Glovex Dress Gloves Duck Gloves Won t Gloves Canvas Gloves priced from 10 cents to 12 dollars
Rubber Footwear Ad Seeks Best Boots at Low Prices
A local shop promotes Robbers Arctics and Felt Boots as the weather gear of choice. The ad highlights a selection of boots and touts the lowest prices in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alling Rubber
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GOV. DIX
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D. M. Read Co
Gray
Chinchilla
J. B
B. H. S. Notes
A. A
Criterion Board
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East Main St
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Ave
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Taft
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Snys
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Main Street
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