City Board Reform Urges Sweeping Municipal Changes
Peter White calls for election of city president of the common council and city auditor by popular vote. He would consolidate all public works into one department under a unified head and abolish most city boards except Health, Education, Library, Assessors, and Heller, proposing merit-based reforms and tighter fiscal controls. The plan includes a classified budget, universal merit system, and stronger mayoral removal powers, with auditors overseeing payrolls and city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health
Education
Library
Heller
Peter White
City Hall
White
Tia
Ara Ok Ngprasent
Othe
Board of Apportionment
Mst
Board of Contract and Supply
Samatngs
I Missioners Maar
Public Works Department
Bulgars Ready to Resume War
Washington reports the Bulgarian commander expects to resume hostilities against the Turks at 7 pm Monday, via information to the American ambassador in Constantinople and state department cables. Advices from Sofia say Bulgarian troops under General Suvoff are preparing to renew bombardment at the armistice's end, Monday, amid allied pressures over Montenegro and Janina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constantinople
W. W. Rockhill
State Department
London
Sofia
Suvoff
Montenegro
and Janina
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Turkey
Greece
Buisaris
Ryan Ordered Released From Penitentiary
Chicago February 1 The release from the penitentiary of Freak Ryan president of the Structural Ironworkers of America convicted of dynamite conspiracy was ordered by the circuit court. Ryan's bond of 70900 was approved by U S District Attorney C W Miller of Indianapolis and the court. Attorneys for Ryan will travel to Leavenworth with the papers tomorrow and Ryan will be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiicaeo
Freak Ryan
Structural Ironworkers of America
Tetley
Ryan
United States
C. W. Miller
Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Eas
Jmorrow
Cold Wave Hits Chicago With Blinding Snow
Chicago today endures a severe cold wave with a blinding snowstorm overnight and temperatures falling to zero. Forecaster Cox warns the weather will persist at least two more days with near freezing or below temperatures through early next week. Charities report heavy appeals for coal and food as misery rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cox
Explosion at Robinson rolling mill devastates plant
Trenton reports a red hot rod dropping into an oil pit triggered an explosion that destroyed the John A. Robinson Co rolling mill. About 250 workers to lose their jobs. In New Haven forecast calls for fair, colder weather with a cold wave and strong winds as a storm moves from Michigan toward the St. Lawrence valley with thunderstorms inland and along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
John A. Robinson Co
Fie
New Haven
Brick
Michigan
St. Lawrence Valley
Lake
Atlantic
Atlantic City
Hartford
Block Island
Indiana
Tennessee
Cornerstone of New High School Building Laid
Meriden February 1. With fitting exercises the cornerstone of the new high school building was laid this afternoon. Speakers included First Selectman Georg W. Miller and Dr. David Gibbs. The building is to be completed in September at an estimated cost, and will focus on mechanical and technical work for pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Georg W. Miller
Board of Education
David Gibbs
Trial of Girl Strikers Captivates New York Court
Eleanor and Jesse Wilson daughters of the president elect, join a look at conditions of girl garment workers on strike. Governor’s daughters and Mrs Harriman watch cases of pickets and the fine issued, while La Follette and Barnum urge action with district attorney on alleged police brutality.
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New York
Eleanor
Jesse Wilson
J. Borden Harriman
Miss LaFollette
Misa Barnum
George Gordon Battle
Walter L. McCorkle
Whitman
Garder Convicted of Bond Larceny in New Jersey
New York date Feb 1 Frank J Gardner of Warwick New Jersey was convicted before Justice Goff of larceny involving 15 bonds of the Union Wax and Parchment Company Hamburg New Jersey valued at 1000 dollars each The second trial followed a prior disagreement and sentencing was delayed until Friday Gardner had been a selling agent for the company in 1909 when 600000 in bonds were issued He faced further charges from a 1910 Newburgh trial for larceny of 37 bonds but jurors again disagreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank J. Gardner
Warwick
N. J
Justice Goff
Union Wax& Parchment Company
Hamburg
Gardner
New Jersey Company
Newburgh
Fire destroys 185 autos in Cleveland blaze
Cleveland, Feb 1. A downtown fire caused an estimated six hundred thousand dollars in damage. Two buildings were razed and three more harmed. 185 automobiles were destroyed after the blaze started with an explosion in a garage. Three people were overcome by smoke. In Huntington, West Virginia the same night a separate fire, suspected incendiary, caused about 385,000 dollars in damage to two large buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Huntington
W. Va
Women Decide For Suffrage In Grinnell Trial Primary
Grinnell Iowa February 1 by a vote of 363 to 75 women of this city in a trial primary decided for suffrage. Voters ranged from elderly to college co eds, voting from 8 a m to 8 p m, in a landslide for votes for women. The second proposition on exercising the right at every opportunity also passed by 659 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Iowa
Grayhaired
Fair Co-Eds
Iowa College
Commercial Club
Washington Merger Talks With Stockholders Advancing
Mortimer L. Schiff and other Union Pacific and Southern Pacific executives met with Attorney General Wickersham in Washington to discuss compliance with the Supreme Court merger decision. After a two hour session, Schiff said progress was splendid, with no final agreement announced. The conference also included Judge R. S. Lovett F. A. Vanderlip Maxwell Evarts and R. S. DeForest. the Justice Department did not release a final decision.
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Washington
Mortimer L. Schiff
Nw York
Union
Southern Pacific
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Schiff
R. S. Lovett
F. A. Vanderlip
Union Pacific
Maxwell
Wall Street Opens Firm as Rally Lifts Colorado Fuel
New York February 1 The stock market opened firm and remained steady during the first hour. It closed firm with a rally after 11 o clock causing short covering. Prices eased slightly from the day’s best before the close. Colorado Fuel led gains with sharp advances in common and preferred shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colorado
Bridgeport Police Deny Internal Rivalry Over State Help
Local and State police clash over a letter from State's Attorney Judson accusing friction and missed notifications in murder cases. Police officials deny jealousy, praise cooperation, and fault a specific State detective, Vitelli, while confirming friction centered on investigations and personnel changes. Lead statements by Captain Arnold and Superintendent Birmingham defend the force's actions, citing past aid to State officers and a wish to work harmoniously despite concerns about Vitelli's conduct.
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Bridgeport
Stiles Judson
Frank Virgin
Eugene Birmingham
Board of Police Commissioners
George Arnold
Birmingham
Captain Arnold
Vitelli
Judson
Sullivan
Main Street
Leon Gin
Haux
Virelli
Arnold
State Department
West Avenue
Jennie Cavalieri
Eyerviece
Cavalieri
Sapt
Capt
Egan
Capt. Arnold
Building Boom Begins Early In 1913 City
Building Inspector Daniel M Rowland predicts 1913 will be the biggest building year in the city, citing January permits of 293485 compared with 83440 last year. Multiple projects surge ahead including St John the Baptist church society, La Resita Corset plant upgrade, Crane Valve Co foundry, Connecticut Electric Co plant, and various city blocks planned by Samuel H Wheeler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Rowland
Gillette Construction Co
St. John the Bapist Greek Catholic Church Society
Arctic Street
Joseph A. O'Brien
la Resista Corset Co
Norman Street
Crane Valve Co
Connecticut Electric Co
Central Avenue
Samuel H. Wheeler
Main Street
Congress
Arch Streets
Wheeler
Middle
Gala Streets
Reliable Machine Company
The
Salt
St. John’s Nepomuk Church
Pembroke and
Jane Streets
Nathan Engleman
East Main Street
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Augh Rubber Co
Hawley Hardware Co
Elmstret
Torrington Building Co
Rowland
C. Thomas Burns
2000 Girls to Picket at Boston Strike
Boston February 1 two thousand girl pickets will surround garment factories at daybreak Monday when five thousand operatives strike at 180 establishments Union leaders say plans are complete the pickets were selected with precautions against violence Employers have yet to comment but police orders to triple roundsmen in factory districts begin Monday at 4 a.m. It is believed employers will hire strikebreakers to oppose the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
King George's Long Illness Alarms Officials
London reports King George's health remains a source of concern to physicians. Despite denials from the private secretary and court officials, the monarch is believed to have suffered a troublesome cold since Christmas. His weak constitution and chess weakness are noted, with past voyages and the Delhi Durbar cited as prior coping efforts.
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London
King George
Privat
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
George
Prince of Wales
Delhi
Fire Sweeps Through Black Rock Dwellings
A garage fire in Fairfield avenue near Davidson street destroyed three two family houses and most contents, with losses over 25000 dollars. A strong east wind spread embers across roofs, sparking a wide blaze. residents and neighbors aided as firemen fought the flames until 2:30 PM. A girl and boys were rescued. several residents were injured or shaken, and a volunteer salvage effort formed as firefighters battled the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Davidson Street
Black Rock
Secmn
Sveh, Swanson
August Soederholm
Bert Lapkins
Woolsey Street
Bickel
Ecklund
Beighbiwrs
Q Lewis
Nhishbors
Swanson
Sven & On
Pr. Fleck
Final appeal for the Allens to Gov Mann
Richmond Va Feb 1 Final appeals for commutation of the death sentence for Floyd and Claud Allen in the Hillsville courtroom murders were presented to Governor Mann. Unless he intervenes they are to die in the electric chair March 7. Lawyers, with the chair Judge Massie sat in, argued that a bullet hole showed the judge was killed by court officials not the Allens. Nellie Wesler, Claud Allen's mountain sweetheart, led petitions among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Flyod Allen
Claud Lien
Hillsville
Mann
Massie
Allens
State Supreme Court
Nellie Wesler
Claud Allen
Final Chapter in Mystic Scandal Reveals Child’s Committal
In Mystic on February 1 12 year old Ida Barraclough was committed to the Industrial School for Girls in Middletown. Her case tied to life stories of elderly local businessmen whose actions led to jail sentences and warrants. The Barraclough case influenced probes that exposed five other children and two youths in patterns unbecoming for their ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Ida Barraclough
Industrial School For Girls
Middletown
Russell Barraclougher
Industrial School
Superior Court
Taft Signs Lincoln Memorial Bill With Eagle Quill
President Taft signed the Lincoln Memorial resolution in Washington using a great eagle quill pen. The act provides a $2,000,000 marble memorial temple for the war president, titled the Lincoln Memorial.
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Washington
Taft
Castro Faces Deportation After Conspiracy Claims
Exiled former Venezuelan president Cipriano Castro, under habeas corpus, gazed from the Savoy window on Fifth Avenue and said conspirators seek to strip Venezuela of its riches. He vowed to return to Europe, claiming persecution by rivals and rejecting U.S. as an international court.
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Goria
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Fifth Avenue
Hota Savoy
Europe
Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Castro
Habeas
United States
MME OP
Venessela
Man Assaulted in Danbury Leads to Bond Evasion
Danbury February 1. John Curtis 41, was assaulted by Daniel Goeterg 668 in city court today. Curtis hospitalized with a fractured skull after being knocked down. Goeterg held on $1,000 bond unable to furnish, claiming he struck with an open hand.
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Danbury
John Curtis
Daniel Goeterg
Incel Hospital
Geberg
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Bulgars
Ambassador Rockhill
Consolidated Band
Wilson
Fola LaFollette
Big Blaze
Wall Street
Aptain Arnold
Spector Rowland
the Allens
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