Controversy Over Capitalization and Rates Dominates Hearing
A tense Friday hearing before Abe Raitread Securities Commission features a Taft appointee for J P Morgan & Co arguing that capitalization does not affect rates while counterpoints warn oversized capitalization drives higher charges. Debates touch on valuation methods, dividend funding, and the federal tariff revision approach as lawmakers discuss the cost of service and equity for rail properties.
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Abe Raitread Securities Commission
Popentiy
Taft
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mendes
Tatest
Ste
Senator Peck and the Senate Contention Over Expressed Voters
The piece argues that a voter petition would be unlikely to yield a full constituent expression by December 26 and questions the value of special elections or primaries for the U. S. Senate race. It weighs outcomes between Bulkeley, McLean, and Hull in Fairfield County and the 25th District, noting Peck’s undecided stance and possible support for Bulkeley.
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My. Peck
Benator
Thay
U. S
Bulkeley
McLwan
Fairfield County
Senate
McLean
Act
Hull
Peck
Fire department salary amendment sparks public debate in Bridgeport
The editor argues the Taxpayers League plan to fix fire department salaries is unfair. It details proposed annual pay for chief engineers, assistants, captains, and rank and file, noting net increases for top officers and uniform cuts for others. It questions lost days off and calls for citizen protest and proper consent from aldermen and fire commissioners.
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Farmer
Taxpayers’ League
Tet Um
F Lee
Board of Fire Commissioners
Bridgeport
Ife
Board of Aldermen
Fire Commissioners
Mdermen
Cook defends polar voyage in Hampton story
Dr Frederick A Cook recounts Arctic hardships and mental strain in his Hampton's Magazine installment. He questions whether his inner conviction of reaching the Pole was sane, admits possible errors, and defends honesty while acknowledging past discredit and scrutiny.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Hampton's Magazine
North Pole
Cook
Doughhagen
Helbers Land
Dr. Cook
Taxpayer League Debate on City Charter Amendments
A reader advocates revisions to charter amendments awaiting voter approval, urging that the Taxpayers' League require a provision ensuring approval to the new charter and all proposed amendments be accepted by qualified voters before becoming law. The letter questions motives of league backers and former officials.
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Arien
Nls
Taxpayers’ League
League
Discounted Office Desks and Umbrellas Sale Details
Readable sale ad lists roll top and flat typewriter desks with discounts through Saturday December 31 on fourth floor. Also offers umbrellas for gifts with directory handles, fine silks, and men’s umbrellas in sterling silver and Congo wood, with prices from 75 cents to 35.00, inviting businessmen and desk buyers.
New Stock of Children's Games and Books at Read Co
The D. M. Read Co announces a large new stock of children's games and books with dolls scarce but an extra lot secured from New York Customs. Dolly heads, drums priced at 25¢, 500, and pinnos from 25 cents to 5 dollars.
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New York
Man and Eskimos Reach Polar Shadow Peak
The account describes reaching a point where noon and midnight shadows are equal, suggesting the sun's height remains similar across day and night. Dr Conk notes Eskimos measured shadows while disputing exact timekeeping, with a reflection on vision versus instruments.
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Conk
Senator Aldrich says he has had enough
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich declares he will not be renominated or urged to run again if deadlocked. He notes his age of 69 and dismisses rumors of returning to politics as unfounded. The interview underscores his decision not to seek another U.S. Senate term.
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Senator Aldrich
United Press
Providence
Nelson W. Aldrich
Deadbocek
Rhode Island
United States
Henry P. Lipkett
le Baron Colt
Monetary Commission
Fire in Power House Crashes Jersey City Transit
A Jersey City power house blaze crippled the Hoboken and Manhattan Railway system causing a hours long blackout in Hoboken Jersey City and Manhattan. Police reserves kept crowds calm as repairs were made. ferry service and trolleys reduced and boats crowded the rivers.
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Jersey City
New York
Hoboken
Manhattan
Sixth Avenue
Yard Street
Pennsylvania Railway
28Rd Street
Jersey
Redmond's Son Also Elected to Parliament
William Archer Redmond, son of John J. Redmond, wins in East Tyrone for the Nationalists. In West Mayo, William Doris defeats William O’Brien by a margin of 792 to 1 08, as reported from a Dublin telegraph.
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Redmond
Boston
John O'Callaghan
United Irish League of America
John Dillon
M. P
William O'Brien
West Mayo
William Doris
Doris R
O'Brien
East Tyrone
William Archer Redmond
John J. Redmond
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Peek
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Yetara
DR. Cock
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D. M. Read Co
Radford B. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Mollan
W. K. Mollan
F. C. Brady
Europe
S. Leewith & Co
Tel
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Eckler & CO
Burns CO
Frumpiely Avenue
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Woman's Drug Store
State St
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Rochester
Jones Avenue
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James Peeley
Atatr
Connecticut
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Baston
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Curtis Pharmacy
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Christian Union
Christian Union of the First Univerentiet
New Haven
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Tyke Daily
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Igent
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