How La Follette Made Banks Safe And Insurance Cheap
Herbert Quick surveys Wisconsin reforms under La Follette, noting civil service expansion, a bank inspection system, and a strong insurance code. He argues these measures reduced costs for depositors and policyholders, limited corporate excess, and boosted state oversight. The piece frames Wisconsin as economical and regulated, contrasting with other states’ per diem costs.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Herbert Quick
Farm and Fireside
Civil Service Council
Kansas
Oregon
Hines
Egislature
Linois
Minnesota
Iowa
Maryland
McKinley
TS & Mutual Rae Company
Tona Vita tonic touted at Bridgeport clinic
Specialists in Bridgeport staged a five minute demonstration of Tona Vita at Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy, inviting trials over two weeks. They claim rapid improvement in nervous debility, listing symptoms like weak back and dull pains, with testimonials of renewed cheer and daily demonstrations to convert skeptics.
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Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
Weather Indications from United Press in New Haven
Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with a rise in temperature across the central region. Moderate variable winds. A morning disturbance over North Dakota pushed temperatures up between the Mississippi and Rockies, while frost remains south of the Mississippi to New Orleans and Pensacola. High pressure in the east shifts to Virginia, promising fair skies here and a warmer Wednesday.
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United Press
New Haven
North Dakota
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
New Orleans
Pensacola
Fla
Virginia
Mayor Wilson's first address to Bridgeport Aldermen
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson reads his inaugural message to the Common Council outlining a reconstruction policy for city departments and finances. He seeks audit authority, a new board of contract and supply, and strict controls on hiring, purchasing and personal tax collectors to streamline government and cut waste. He praises engineer Mr. Terry, calls for resignations from top offices when needed, and urges fair reassessment of property values and cooperation with police and charities to keep the city cleaner and more efficient.
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Wilson
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Public Works Department
Terry
Board of Contract and Supply
Seentaa
Hearts Board
Poice
Board of Charities
A. D
Clifford B. Wilson
Primrose And Stewart Hand In Resolutions
After Mayor Wilson urged reform the Bridgeport Common Council moves to end alderman business with the city and to create a broad audit committee. Stewart proposes bans on aldermen goods and bids. Primrose seeks a three member audit panel with power to hire experts to standardize city accounting. The measures reference contracts, bids, and potential removal for violations. Primrose’s measure is sent to ordinances after King objects to unanimous consent.
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Wilson
Common Council
Stewart
Primrose
Clifford B. Wilson
City of
Bridgeport
Cits
Committee of Audit
Alderman Primrose
Alderman King
Committee On
Cederholm Pushes Civil Service Reform at First Bridgeport Meeting
Alderman Fred Cederholm the lone Socialist on Bridgeport's Common Council introduced two resolutions at the first meeting. One seeks abolition of politics in fire and police departments and other appointing boards by placing these departments under civil service. The other favors direct election of aldermen for unexpired terms and bars incumbents from remunerative city positions during their elected term.
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Fred Cederholm
Common Council
City of Bridge
City of
Bridgeport
General Assembly
State of
Connecticut
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport Civil Service Reform Aimed at Alderman Vacancies
Cederholm's resolution urges civil service rules for selecting city employees and amending Bridgeport charters. The plan proposes a special election to fill alderman vacancies and bars aldermen from holding remunerative city posts during their term, with ordinances referred to relevant boards and committees.
Committees Of Common Council For 1911 1912
Mayor Wilson approved the 1911 12 Common Council committees by a unanimous vote. listing Ways and Means Fire Department Streets and Sidewalks Jermen Lamps Claims Printing Unfinished Business Harbor Improvements Ordinances Miscellaneous Matters Rules Memorial Day Finance and related aldermen names. Also an advertisement for a soap product and a want ad offering one cent five words.
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Wilson
Ways and Means
Meyer
MacFayden
Stewart
McCoy
Woos
Fire Department
Lali Meyer
Steigier
Timko
Walker
Garlick
Carroll
Jermen MacFayden
Guy P. Miller
King
Reddy
Hardy
Lamps
Paul L. Milla MacFayden
Cassidy
Loran
Primrose
Saechee Ee Ues Coim
Steigler
Farrell
Cederholm
Brady
Garrity
Factory Inspector McLean reports 1759 examinations year ending 1911
Inspector George S McLean reports to the governor on the year ending September 20 1911. He notes laws on reporting serious factory accidents and first aid urged where absent. Over 200 special visits covered 60 factories with various safety measures. 1048 factories inspected with 187 improvements recommended and many hours of work by male and female employees in Connecticut.
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George S.r McLean
McLean
Connecticut
I and
Winsted
Bridgeport
Schools to Close Citywide in Mourning for Macdonald
All public schools and the American Graphophone Co plant will close tomorrow to honor Thomas H. Macdonald, vice president of the Board of Education and consulting engineer. Commissioners Havens, Cullinan, and Monahan to draft resolutions. the board to attend funeral at St John’s Episcopal Church. Knights Templar to perform rites at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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American Graphophone Co
Thomas H. Macdonald
Board of Education
Renue
The
American
Clal
Comemissioners
Havens
Cullinan
Monahan
Bishop
Hame
St John's Episcopal Church
Hamshilton Commandery
Knights
Mountain Grove
Hill Suffers Broken Wrist in December Update
Washington reports Concresines Hill continues to suffer from a broken right wrist weeks after the injury. Medical notes indicate a long recovery time due to ligament healing and the need for rest following the initial shock. Foley Kidney Pills are mentioned in relation to kidney or bladder disorders with no medical guarantee.
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Washington
Dec
Concresines Hill
Foley
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Berkshire Mill CO
Park City
Carpet Cleaning Company
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Geo. B. Clark & Co
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Sa Ial
Crawford Laundry CO
Arctics
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street
Shoeman Hotel
Stratfield Building
Cederhom
Board of Fire Commissioners
Board of Police Commissioners
Tefiboule- Colman
Main St
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Dolly
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Committee On Ordinances
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Hill
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