First parcel post goes ocean to ocean for 87 cents
The new parcel post system opens with Henry Banderlin at Mall Order Garage selling the first eight pound shipment to Washington state. Early deliveries include John Wikman sending wallpaper to New York and Moses J Hubbard receiving a New Year gift in New York. Samuel Hendersin, prominent in stamps, uses the system ahead of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Banderlin
Mall
Fox Street
Horace Pine
John Wikman
Benham Avenue
Richard E Thibaut, Inc
Madison Avenue
New York
John Hubbard
Ewis Street
Moses J. Hubbard
Bowery ¥. M. C. A
Fairchild & Shelton
F. Cale
Stratford Avenue
Angela
McDemnott
Providence
R. I
Hendersin
Frederick L. Root
Post Office
Social
Benjamin Root
Mari Oe
West End
East Side
Maricold
Sulzer Inaugurated Governor of New York and Takes Oath
Albany January 1 Gov William Sulzer took the oath of office as the 42nd Governor of New York pledging to govern without entanglements and to follow his conscience. The ceremony at the capital featured large crowds, Democratic leaders, suffragists, and a brief address promising reforms demanded by the people.
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Albany
New York State
William Sulzer
Tammeny Hell
William Sulzerme
Empire
Tam
Capitol
Artislere
Govelect Suier
Gov. Dix
Govelect Holzer
Graf
Sulzer
Gevermere
New York
Kings
Queens
George M. Palmer
Rosalie Jones
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Martin H. Glynn
Michael May
Lazansky
T. M. K. Burke
Dix
Cullen
Gov. Sulzer
William Creswell Doane
Convicted union leaders begin New Year in Leavenworth
Thirty three union officials convicted in the dynamite conspiracy arrived at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and began serving their sentences on New Year’s Day after a 20 hour trip from Indianapolis. They received numbers, wore gray prison garb and began reading the rule book. An all night vigil and strict discipline followed with limited mail, meals served by trusted waiters and enforced silence after 9 pm. One inmate, Bert Brown’s Kansas City ties were noted as the train passed. Hockin faced ostracism as a perceived traitor amid the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Indianapolis
Federal
Frank M. Ryan
Plains of Missouri
Marshal Schmidt
Herbert S. Hockin
Hockin
Frank Myan
Olaf Tveitmoe
Tinetmoe
Frank J. Higgins
Boston
Schmidt
Red” Smythe
Peoria
Willam J. McCain
W. Bert Brown
Kansas City
Paul J. Morrin
John H. Barry
St. Louis
Barry
Leap Year Romance Shapes 1912 Bridgeport Marriages
In Bridgeport 1912 saw 1,325 leap year marriages with April and October leading. Herbert Shaw and Edith Henderson secured the last 1912 license, while John W. Allen and Anna F. Smith took the first 1913 license. December tax figures list 100 for Patrick Cuddy and 200 for John Kempile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurr-Uls
Bridgeport
Herbert Shaw
Edith Henderson
John W. Allen
Anna F. Smith
Bath
Patrick Cuddy
John Kempile
Main Street values soar as assessors finalize lists
City officials announce that Main Street front foot values may reach 2600 to 2900 after tomorrow as assessors complete 1912 lists. The total grand list could rise about 8 million, with 2 million on Main Street and 2 million from new buildings. Major owners like Samuel H. Wheeler back the increases while some property holders seek improved city benefits from the higher revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Gilbert
Congress Streets
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Board of Relief
Samuel H. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Main Street Realty
Crand
Appointments by Comptroller Dunn
Comptroller elect Daniel P. Dunn announced his Hartford capitol appointments. Robert O. Snow becomes superintendent and F Clarence Bissell remains deputy. derails include session assistants, messengers, a librarian, and a legislative barber with local ties and prior roles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Daniel P. Dunn
Capitol
Hartford
F. Clarence Bissell
Robert O. Snow
Herbert M. Rigney
Water Bury
General Assembly
Timothy F. McCarty
Windsor Locks
John DeRosa
Meriden
Luther W. Braddock
Essex
Frederick G. Alldis
Torrington
Michael Moriarity
Henry D. Stevenson
Somers
John T. Carroll
Rockville
David Cohen
Newee
Michael J. Hickey
Montville
John P. O’sullivan
Norwich
Antonio Mannino
Bridgeport
Joseph M. Cilento
Dartmouth
Windham County
Norwich Bulletin
Quiet Observance of the Holiday in Bridgeport
Bridgeport marks a second holiday within a week with business suspended and residents paying respects to the new year. Catholic masses are well attended across churches and benediction services are planned in the evening. The city’s theatres report strong holiday attendance and entertainment options include vaudeville stock and films. Club open houses draw hundreds, with Algonquin, Seaside, Bridgeport, and Brooklawn clubs hosting events and meals.
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Bridgeport
Algonquin Club
Bridgeport Club
Brooklawn Club
Police Budget Seeks 217746 50 for Next Year
The Police Commission's final 1912 meeting approved a dramatic budget increase, raising salaries to 194 511 50 and total expenses to 217 746 50 for the coming year. Proposals include 9 extra lieutenants, 2 additional sergeants, 9 doormen, 3 chauffeurs, a larger patrol force, new automobiles, a patrol car, two motor passes, and a new signal system plus a headquarters telephone switchboard upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Commission
John H. Russell
New York
Tague First New Commissioner to Take Oath
John H. Tague former fire board appointee to the city’s new commission was sworn in by City Clerk Boucher this morning. William H. Brown became police commissioner and took the oath promptly. Most of the new commissioners also presented the required oath during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Tague
Wilson
Boucher
William H. Brown
Taft Leases Parmelee Mansion in New Haven
New Haven on January 1 reports President Taft will lease the Parmelee Mansion on Hillhouse avenue for two years with option to buy for 74000 at the lease’s end. The move secures a presidential residence during the term.
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Taft
New Haven
Parmelee
Hillhouse Avenue
Price Change: Evening Farmer to Two Cents a Copy
The Evening Farmer announces a price increase due to rising paper and production costs. White paper has doubled since the one cent era, ink and stereotype metal costs have risen, and labor costs have surged by 200 to 300 dollars weekly. the paper will charge two cents per copy beginning January 1.
Lake's contract means much for industrial progress of park
Capt Simon Lake head of Lake Torpedo Boat Co announces Bridgeport awarded a 1.65 million dollar Navy contract to build three submarines. One will be built locally with plant expansion and 300 workers, while the other two go to Craig Shipbuilding on the Pacific coast. Over 1,000 workers total expected over two years. deliveries begin within two years. Local celebrations planned amid pride in Bridgeport industry.
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Lake
Simon Lake
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
United States Navy
Washington
Bridgeport
Lake Company
Lake Forpedo Boat Company
Pacific
Craig Shipbuilding Company
Leake Company
Capt. Lake
Capt Lake
City budget seeks 323921.21 for street work and 80k for cleaning
The Streets and Sidewalks committee filed a blue ribbon requisition totaling 323 921 21 for next year focusing on new macadam and permanent pavings. Major items include 28555 on Fairfield avenue and 64980 on Park avenue with 1000 for street renumbering and 80530 10 for street cleaning salaries 41728 and teaming 20476.
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The
Common Council
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
West End
Park Avenue
Seaside Park
Laurel Avenue
Sewer Committee of the Common Council
Judge Burpee Presides at January Superior Court Term
Judge Lutien F Burpee of Waterbury will preside at the January term of the superior court which will convene at the county courthouse Friday morning. Cases will be assigned for the term and a jury will be called if jury cases are ready. December trial cases will go off unless a new claim is made at the January session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutien F. Burpee
Waterbury
Superior Court
County Court House
Great and General Court Opens in Massachusetts
The 134th Massachusetts General Court convened with election of Senate and House leaders and committee assignments. Republican Levi Greenwood and Graftum D. Cushing led caucuses for president of the Senate and speaker of the House as sessions began at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Great and General Court of
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Levi H. Greenwood
Gardiner
D. Cushing
Inauguration Set Amid Tight Party Control
The passage notes that the Speaker of the House will likely be elected by the same party as the majority in both chambers. Governor Eugene Noble Foss, thrice elected by Democrats, and David I. Walsh, the first Democratic lieutenant governor, are central figures. Massachusetts will inaugurate tomorrow with two House seats vacant due to deaths of William J. Murray and Arthur H. Bicknell, a Democrat and a Republican respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Noble Foss
David I. Walsh
Maeschusetta
William J. Murray
Arthur H. Bicknell
Kroskey Smashes Furniture In Early Morning Arrest
George Kroskey at Singer avenue home with sister caused a disturbance and smashed furniture and windows before police arrival. He was arrested on disturbing the peace and intoxication charges. Patrick Rawley, of Bank street, allegedly struck a man on Water street, denied threats with a knife when arrested. A pocketknife was found near the scene. Rawley faced assault and breach of peace complaints.
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Singer Avenue
George Kroskey
Patrick Rawley
Bank Street
Water Street
Rawley
J. Conghin
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Black Rock
Uncle Sam
Wanamaker
United States
New Parcel Post
Post
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Prter General
District of Columbia
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Hitchcock
Washington City
Governor Sulzer
Executive Mansion
Parcel Post
Antonio Mannino, Barber
East Main Street
Willard Street
Bell Street
Salvator Soda
Italian Congregational Church
Center Street
William F. Mahan
Matthew Farnum
George Benedetti
Finance Committee
Jane
George M. Baldwin
Frederick D. Baker
T&m
Tague
Tiranistan Avenue
Henry Street
Carl Foster
Board of Assessors
George L. Catlin
Board of Contract and Supply
Board of Paraixal
Police and Charities Building Committee
Cit Hal
Cenat
Burpee
Kroskey
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