Interstate Board urges burden shift in railroad rate fights
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges Congress to require carriers to prove rate changes are reasonable, fixing past rates by statute if enacted. It calls for faster suspension of proposed rates, new rules on car interchange, and enhanced federal oversight while coordinating with state bodies on interstate and intrastate rate conflicts.
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Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
Railway Commission of Texas
Shreveport
New Haven Railroad
Pacific Coast
New Year Celebrations Delayed by Liquor Laws in New England
New Year s merrymaking will be held Monday night at hotels and restaurants across Bridgeport and New England due to Sunday liquor sale bans. The National Hotel Men's Association ordered the belated celebration with manager Frank A Cantwell confirming Stratfield s role. Reservations are strong for tables featuring music dances and novelties despite the 16 hour delay.
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Bridgeport
New England
National Hotel
Frank A. Cantwell
Stratfield
Dereliction of Duty Charge Against Dunn
Charges of intoxication while on duty absence from duty without leave and abusive language to a superior officer are filed against John J. Dunn assistant engineer of No 6 Engine of the fire department. He is suspended by Chief Daniel E Johnson and will be heard at the fire commissioners meeting next Wednesday at ? o'clock.
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John J. Dunn
No. 6 Engine Company
Fire Department
Dunn
Daniel E. Johnson
Public Protests Pricey Turkey Through Boycott Efforts
Observers note boycott try to curb high priced foods shows mixed hope as turkey prices soar. Public sentiment grows against speculation by commission men and traders, with households turning to substitutes like chicken and cold storage eggs to maintain meals.
Food dealers warned as prices rise on scare driven demand
The article notes buyers seeking cheap options in spring and summer preferring canned goods and substitutions like fish or oysters for meat. It warns turkey dealers suffered large losses in Thanksgiving trade and cautions against price increases based on fears, highlighting the broad potential impact of a boycott.
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Pen Ives
Fairfield Doctor Regains License After Hearing
Dr. W T Nagle of Fairfield had his medical license restored following a Hartford hearing before Secretary of State Charles D Barnes. The license had been suspended due to a fatal Fairfield Avenue collision, with Benton’s death ruled accidental after Benton jumped from a trolley.
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Charles D. Barnes Yesterd
Hartford
W. T. Nagle
Fafield
William Benton
Nagle
Fairfield Avenue
Benton
David Musante
E. R.denzel
David Baby
Paradise Green
Fred R. Signor
Westport
Dr. John W. Wood to Speak at St. Paul’s Church
Dr. John W. Wood secretary of the Board of Missions of the Episcopal church in America will speak at St. Paul’s church Sunday morning. This is his first visit to St. Paul’s and the event is anticipated with interest.
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John W. Wood
ST. Paul's
Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church In
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Parents About Constipation
An old advertisement claims that a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs cures constipation in children and promotes quick relief from illness. It emphasizes that a gentle cleansing is often sufficient and warns buyers to ensure the product is from the California Fig Syrup Company with full bottle directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Beutinger Trial Reopens as Self-Defense Plea Faces Challenge
Mrs. Margaret C. Beutinger again watches a Caldwell murder case jury selection in Newark New Jersey. Prosecutor’s new evidence aims to rebut her claim of self-defense by placing Christopher Beutinger in a rocking chair beside her bed during the fatal July 11 shooting. She testified to years of abuse. the first trial ended with a hung jury.
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Margaret C. Beutinger
Christopher
Caldwell
N. J
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Newark
William Martin
French economist Paul Leroy-Beaulieu named president of fathers and mothers union
The eminent French economist and College of France professor Paul Leroy-Beaulieu is elected president of the Union of the Fathers and Mothers whose Sons have died for France. Born 1843 at Saumur he is 73 and too old to fight. His son Paul Leroy-Beaulieu Jr died in January 1915 after heroically serving at the front. The union honors all who defend civilization and justice in France. A German surgeon conveyed the sad news in a letter of sympathy.
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Paul Leroy-Beaulieu
Institute of France
College of France
Union of the Fathers
France
M. Leroy-Beaulieu
Saumur
Louis Philippe
Legislative Assembly
Savant
Paul l Leroy-Beaulieu
Chamber of Deputies
Geissler
Barber Examiners Report Wages and Surplus Balance
The state board of examiners of barbers reports total wages and expenses of 3930.97 for its three members, with Cratty Healy and Neumann each drawing specified amounts. Receipts total 4971.85, expenditures 4348.18, leaving a 623.67 balance turned to the state treasurer. The year saw 2486 inspections, 132 shops reported, and 15 barbers prosecuted. an unusually large surplus noted.
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State Board of Examiners of Barbers
Marcus H. Holcomb
Michael Cratty
Rockville
John C. Healy
Fred W. Neumann
Bridgeport Sees Major School Population Gain. Receives Grant
Bridgeport records the largest rise in CT school children and will receive a state grant of 75 52325 this year, up 10000 from last year. Hartford gets 68900 up 2000, New Haven 77604 up 3000. Bridgeport enumeration shows 29549 students, New Haven 33153, Hartford 25165. filing deadline passed Tuesday with about 75 percent complied.
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Bridgeport
Wegate
Connecticut
New Haven
Hartford
Kentucky Farmers to Fight Boycott Threat in Louisville
Louisville report warns a retaliatory ban may hit all products offered for sale through the city. U S agricultural expert Geoffrey Morgan says Kentucky farmers are bitter over the local butter and egg boycott led by the Woman Suffrage Association.
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Louisville
Woman Suffrage Association
Kentucky
Geoffrey Morgan
United States Agricultural
Morgan
Denounce Capital Paonishm Mischa Appelbaum Lectures
Mischa Appelbaum head of a humanitarian cult delivered a lecture Wednesday in the Citizens' building on capital punishment. He denounced it as a desecration and a sacrilege. The Newfoundland government has barred admission of American publications excluded from English and Canadian territories.
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Mischa Appelbaum
Newfoundland
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