Trust busting and the fight against trusts in 1910s era
The Department of Justice pushed hard in its annual report to curb trusts while many cases await Supreme Court rulings. It notes six defendants convicted for anti trust violations, argues personal liability is the key to effective punishment, and hopes to apply the standard across all future cases against trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
U. S. Supreme Court
Wall Street
American Naval Storea Company
Turpentine Trust
Bedeld
Taxpayers League Amends Charter Debate and Public Notice
The piece discusses the Taxpayers League proposing that charter amendments be submitted to the public for discussion rather than quietly sent to the Legislature. It critiques mayoral power shifts under a commission plan and notes a Connecticut socialist counterpoint advocating recall and referendum features. The Hartford Courant cites trolley car crowding as a broader urban issue, with debate on how many cars are needed to meet peak demand.
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Taxpayers’ League
Martford
League
Senke Bien
Torrington
Woultr
Hartford Courant
Rolley
the Courant
Municipal Ownership Urged as Remedy for Street Railways
The article argues that cities should own and operate street railways rather than private corporations. It cites community ownership as a path to better service, lower costs, and accountability. It critiques private consolidation and contemplates municipal sale options if prices align with construction costs. Public ownership is praised as a future trend for city services.
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Courant
Metion
N. Y
HL & H
Wny
Baldwin Declines Roosevelt Dinner Here
Governor elect Simeon Baldwin stayed home from the New Haven Chamber of Commerce banquet after a strained relation with Theodore Roosevelt. He indicated he would travel to Washington to deliver a speech and then to Baltimore, emphasizing a desire for a satisfactory conclusion to the dispute and noting a letter to Chamber President Ullman expressing his views.
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Simeon S. Baldwin
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Baldwin
Wall Street
Journal-Courier
Washington
American Society For Judicial Settlement of
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Ullman
New Haven
Arrest for Double Voting Taps Former Plainville Resident
Albert Hayden, a former Plainville resident now in North Haven, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Uhl on suspicion of voting in two towns during the last election. Bristol authorities seek bond denial. Hayden to be moved to Bristol. Investigations by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney James T. Maher tie the alleged violation to Bristol, with Hayden reportedly voting in Plainville first on November 8 and then in Bristol.
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Albert Hayden
Plainville
North Haven
Gustav
Hayden
Ernest Belden
Britol
Bristol
James T. Maher
Tiristol
Chief Belden
Uhl. Hayden
North Haver
Reducing Working Tours Affects 500 Hands at Winsted Clock Works
Notices posted in the Willing J. Gilbert Clock company factories announce a shift to an eight hour day starting today. Previously ten hour days, the cutback is attributed to a decline in business. About 500 workers are affected.
Roosevelt Still Radical Tells New Haven Banquet
In New Haven Theodore Roosevelt declared himself a radical seeking industrial reforms carried out by those who lose from them. He urged state and national action on regulating big corporations and supported reeistation. Gov-elect Simeon Baldwin was absent, as were other Connecticut officials, at a New Haven Chamber of Commerce banquet.
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New Haven
Theodore Roosevelt
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Yale
Simeon B. Baldwin
Col
Roosevelt
Baldwin
Gov
Weeks
Connecticut
Presen
Meriden
Rice
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Taft
White
West
Gonreen
Chamber of Commerce
Twich
Deal
Republic
Col Ullman
Charles E. Sutin
Chamber
Hadley
Ftokes
Yice University
F. B. Hall
Connecticut Supreme Court
Gove. Rollin
Woodruff and
Phineas Co. Lounsbury
W. Cowles
Frank L. Marb
Boston
Harvard Board
Harvard
Standard
New York
Ex Mayor Wensey Appointed State Police Commissioner
Hartford Dec 44 Former Mayor William F Henney of this city has been appointed by Governor Weeks as a member of the state police commission He will fill the vacancy created by Judge Marcus Holcomo leaving for the superior court bench
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Hartford
William F. Henney
Weeks
State Police Commission
Henney
Marcus Holcomo I
Gift Room Promises Gifts For Christmas Shoppers
The Gift Room on the third floor showcases a wide array of items presented in distinct displays. Messaline Petticoats and related fabrics in colors like olive, navy, gray, wistaria, and black, with prices from $5.00 to $12.00, plus black Messaline and Persian silk flounces. Hoods, laces, and baby carriages offered at sale prices, Denison section features boxes, jewelry cases, and gift wrappings.
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Dennison
Notable Knife and Razor Goods Advertised in Bridgeport
These lines advertise Challenge Cutlery Co. products made in Bridgeport, boasting Keen Kutter knives at 25 and 48 cents, Keen Kutter nail clips and razors, Gem razor blades, Gillette razors and blades, fine scissors, Stienra and other hardware items suitable for present.
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Bridgeport
Challenge Cutlery ‘Co
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the Evening Farmer
Palencia Avenue
Weitgeport, Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeort
Barrton
THE
Young Women's Christian Association
Bridgenort
Broad Street
Wensey
Atlantic Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Atlantic Hotel
D. M. Read Co
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Ave
FIN Rcices
Magnolia Springs
Magnolia Springs, Florida
Jacksonville
D. D. Seavey
Davis & Hawley Co
Tewflers
Wall St
Crown Shoes
W. K. Mollan
the Burns CO
Falkearly Avedle
Fred J. Kiander
Mr. Maloney
W. A. Miles
Seltzer
Vichy
Bartholomay
Rochester
Jones Avenue
Broad ST. Posite
Osie Ext
Hotel Atlas Fairfield
FE. J. Abercrombie
Water Street
Watcat
Sity
James F. Beck
Madison Avenues
Bridgepont
William Ryan
Miering
Adale
Dward Ryan
Asminue
Jackson
Edwin R. Rekin
Mme. Fannie Reinhard
Annie Russells
New
the Imposter
Death Valley
Erad
Griffin & Co
Witter Mack
Nella
Star Shirt Factory
Tiade
Seaside Council
Lundin Young Gotch
Young
the Shoeman
Main Street
Frisbie
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