Bridgeport Trolley Step Reform Affects Open Cars
Bridgeport women led by Mary Silliman Chapter D A F win a Connecticut wide trolley reform. Public utilities commission orders open cars to have steps not over 36 inches from ground and half to meet this by July and October 1. Also requires relocating handles and modifying double open cars for passenger ease. Commission sets detailed step heights for double truck open and closed cars with phased compliance through 1912 and asks Connecticut Company to submit future car plans.
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Order of Public Utilities Commission
Sterling
Bridgeport
Mary Silliman
Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission
T. Sterling
Myrtle Avenue
Inter- Farmer
Connecticut Company
Commission
Meriden Election Turmoil Over Mayor Recount Result
United Press reports Meriden awaits a ruling after Judge Burpee favors Daniel J. Donovan in the recount by two votes, potentially swearing him in as mayor. Democrats argue the old mayor remains in office if no decision is issued, with plans for celebrations and ongoing uncertainty over who holds the title.
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United Press
Ainstead
L. F. Burpee
Daniel J. Donovan
Donovan
Eee
Thomas L. Reilly
Man Jealously Insane Kills Then Fatally Wounds
A jealous man opened fire in a residence injuring one man fatally and mortally wounding another. Police reported the suspect acted during an argument tied to a prior relationship involving Mrs Kather and Jo Sauer. The victims were James and another unnamed man. The assailant fled but was later apprehended.
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United Press
York
Jan
Katheris
Hariem
Jo Sauer
James
New Year Opens With Ten Below Zero in Minneapolis
January 1 opened with the thermometer at 10 degrees below zero and over 21 inches of snow. Railway traffic was disrupted as many passengers were 12 hours late, with terrific winds and heavy snowfall reported to the west and ongoing.
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Minneapolis
Agow
Quartet Of Witnesses Are Arrested Today
Four city court witnesses including two Weilicks and John Koch were arrested after failing to appear on time for a city court session. They were held on $10 bond each and ordered to appear again as subpoenas and capias writs were issued after they claimed accidents prevented timely arrival.
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Carters
Ote
Mary Weilick
Annie Weilick
Vinet Weilick
John Koch
Weilick
Spruce Street
David White
Joe Tampa
Eilicks
Koch
Foster
Circuit Court Out Of Existence
Hartford reports that Judge James P. Platt now presides only over the federal district court as the circuit court of the United States has gone out of existence at midnight. The four district term dates remain in Hartford on the fourth Tuesday of May and December and in New Haven on the fourth Tuesday of February and September, with Hartford remaining Judge Platt's official residence aside from jury trials.
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United Press
Hartford
Jan
James P. Platt
Federal District Court
Circuit Court of the United States
District Court
New Haven
Platt
No More Public Drinking Cups In Connecticut Abolished
Hartford January 1 the act abolishing the public drinking cup in Connecticut went into effect today, ending shared cups in public spaces and marking a shift in local public health policy. The move reflects state wide safety concerns and aligns with broader sanitation measures.
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United Press
Hartford
Jan
Connecticut
Death Mystery: Walter Healy Case Under Police Probe
Walter Healy died from a severe head injury after an apparent blow near 707 Hallett Street. Police and Medical Examiner Garrick question Charles Morgan who claims Healy fell, while officials consider foul play and await full death certificate signatures.
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Walter Healy
Healy
Garrick
Arctic Street
Abraham Ansel
Hallett Street
Mr. Angel
Ansel
Charles C. Morgan
Boston Avenue
Morgen
Morgan
Special Police For New Year Observed on Main Street
Superintendent Birmingham orders extra and nine additional officers to manage crowds and prevent rowdyism during New Year celebrations on Main Street. The move aims to prevent repetition of the election night disturbances and ensure smooth handling of large crowds.
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Birmingham
Girl Killed Shielding Mother From Stepfather
Bertha Raman fourteen years old died instantly when she threw her arms around her mother’s neck to shield her from her husband George Benz who fired two shots at the woman after Bertha’s sacrifice. Benz, who had been drinking, was arrested at his Brookline home and admitted the killing. The shooting occurred at Mrs Benz’s Glendale Illinois residence where the couple had been separated for a year.
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United Press
New York
Bertha Raman
George Benz
Brook- Hie
Democrats sworn into office at Waterbury today
Waterbury January 1 Democrats were sworn in to office with Mayor Francis T Heevis succeeding Republican William B Hotchkiss who held the post for two years. All other city offices will be filled by Democrats this term except the city and town clerkships held by Republicans. The board of aldermen is Democratic for the first time in 15 years.
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Waterbury
Francis T. Heevis
William B. Hotchkiss
Fire destroys 315000 property holdings in Baltimore blaze
A Baltimore fire today destroyed property valued at 315000, burning several Martin Company buildings at the Union Bioete Lards. The blaze caused extensive damage rumored to involve the Martin Company complex.
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Baltimore
Martin Company
Union Bioete
Wisconsin Regulators Beat High Prices With Careful Oversight
Wisconsin utility regulators show how rate cuts and improved service benefit consumers and investors. From Madison to Flint campaigns and La Follette politics, the article argues regulated public utilities deliver lower rates, steadier investment, and higher efficiency, citing the Railroad Commission’s audits and rate reductions as a model for economic progress.
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United Presa
Detroit
LaFollette
Winconsin
Michigan
Bay City
Flint
Taft
Cincinnati
la Follette
Senator LaFol
Jette Art
John D. Fackler
Cleveland
Ohio Five League
Wisconsin
Railroad Commission
Saewe & Year
Ang Tte Ee Ee Bos Se
Madison
Bodine delays city street department plans stir persists
A tense morning at City Hall as about twenty volunteers sought street department posts under Albert J. Bodine. Bodine arrived late at the jetty hall and said no appointments would be made before Wednesday, prompting uncertainty over a single remaining post and fueling rivalries among Republican workers. Florindo Farrace and others waited for updates as appointments were discussed, with names like Jacob Finkel, William Clus, and Howard Donattence mentioned for various roles.
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Albert J. Bodine
Bodine
Wilson
Mr. Bodine
Florindo
Farrad
Biltz
Lee
State Street
Ranenee
Terry
Lou P. Bristol
Z Courtade
Jacob Finkeld
William ‘Clus Pose
Kiernan
Sept
Schreibers
Fiorindo Farrace
Grogsshans
98 Prench Street
Albert J. Dimond
Leonardo Rusco
Joe Hackett
Three Missing In Fire That Hit Mutual Milk & Cream
A blaze at Mutual Milk & Cream Company offices and stables on East 22d Street left three men missing and feared dead. The fire caused a panic during mass at the Church of the Epiphany and endangered the New York Truant School, with losses estimated at about $100,000. A Hungarian worker known as Tony died trying to retrieve money, while watchman John McCormick and helper Charles Talmile were presumed dead.
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United Press
New York
Mutual Milk & Cream Company
East 22d Street
Tony
John McCormick
Charles Talmile
Robber Takes Blame Saves Two Others in Waterbury Raid
Waterbury January 1 John S Mulligan 21 confessed to the robbery of an express office Saturday night and took responsibility for accomplices Michael Shea and William Goggins securing indictments in police court today the trio were arrested yesterday at the point for guns Mulligan to stand trial next term in heavy bail
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United Press
Waterbury
John S. Mulligan
Nolses
Michael Shea
William Goggins
Mulligan
Cuns
Airship incident nets near miss at sea
Avistor Atwood narrowly missed drowning when his airship skimmed the water off Lynn on New Year’s Day. Three rescuers helped him after a wave swamped the magneto and tipped the craft over. He crawled aboard and planned to fly to Portland the next day. The craft rests partly submerged in mud near the shore.
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United Press
Lynn
Mase
Avistor
Har
Atwood
Font Perp
Portland
Socialist Mayor Blamed For Labor Leaders' Indictment
Federal authorities hint at developments in the arrest of Anton Joahannsen Olaf Tveltmoe and J E Munsey on conspiracy to transport dynamite illegally. Johannsen is reported to be in San Francisco and will arrive tomorrow for formal arraignment. E Mills, of the Burns operation, says ex Berkeley mayor J Steitt Wison provided information leading to Saturday's indictments.
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United Press
Angeles
Anton Joahannsen
Olaf Tveltmoe
J. E. Munsey
Johannsen
San Francisco
E. Mills
Burns
J. Steitt Wison
Berkeley
Feral
Milan Faces Pneumonic Epidemic With Several Deaths
Milan reports a deadly outbreak resembling Berlin illness. Several deaths from a mild pneumonic disease have occurred among residents, as health authorities monitor the spread and advise precautions.
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Milan
Berlin
Mail Carrier Gone From Post Office Dept
George O Vermilye of Moerrine Street, a letter carrier, left the city to another state after securing permission to leave. The other carrier involved was Yates, and the departure did not involve a blows incident. Both carriers were laid off for several days.
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George O. Vermilye
Moerrine Street
Cost Mrs Rock Fifty Dollars For Trying To Shoot Husband
Mrs Rock faced a charge for discharging firearms after firing four shots at her husband on Main street near Gilbert. She forfeited a fifty dollar bond on the technical count. Beck declined to press charges, and police arrested her on the firearms charge following a domestic dispute and a claim of threats.
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Mrs. Rock
Main Street
Gilbert
Beck
Duel Revolver Mystery Suppresses Antonio Pietrolini Death
Manchester January 1 Autopsy findings challenge an initial duel story in which Antonio Pietrolini was said to have been killed by revolver fire. The neck wound suggests a second shot occurred as he lay on the ground, contradicting the earlier claim of a first shot being fatal.
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E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Commonwealth
Simeon E. Baldwin
United Press
Manchester
Antonio “Pietrolini
So Gay
Antonio
Torrington Veteran Physician Dies at 63
Torrington reports the death of Dr Thatcher Hanchet, age 63, who passed away in Norwich yesterday. He was a long serving physician in Torrington, known as a veteran doctor in the community. The obituary notes his extensive medical career and local impact.
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Torrington
United Press
Thatcher Hanchet
Norwich
Norwalk listings show sale, services and ads
An unvarnished classifieds page lists a bowling alley for sale, a large house on a corner for estate settlement, a butcher sausage offer, various goods like second hand items, New Year cards, asbestos information, a barber shop opening, stove repairs, poultry sales, and a local dance. It reflects a busy local market with multiple small ads and services.
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Inquire
Kochiss & Co
Pembroke St
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Ambler
Uas
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