Railroads and Manslaughter Law Questioned After 1912 Westport Wreck
The article argues that railroad managers are not immune to criminal liability after a fatal wreck near Westport on October 3, 1912. It details alleged omissions in safety provisions, such as wooden cars, signals ignored by the engineer, poor road bed, and lack of automatic train stops, urging the law to constrain rail slaughter. It notes coroner findings and the push to apply manslaughter charges to railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles Judson
Horn
Pollock
Woodward
New Haven Railroad Company
Westport
Judson
Phelan
Messrs
Horn, Pollock
United States
Fairfield County
New Haven Company
Offbeat Proverbs on Campaigns and Society
A collection of aphoristic lines on voting influence by imagery such as button photographs and weather delaying games. The remarks touch on voters, safety, consequences of actions, and regional character, including references to gender, race, and class.
New Year Reflections 1913 Across World Traditions
An essay contrasts New Year celebrations across calendar systems including Gregorian Julian Hebrew and Chinese. It traces origins from Julius Caesar to religious observances and notes growing global optimism, economic justice, and social reforms shaping future years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge-port
Mahomet
Mecca
Jesus Christ
Julius Caesar
Amor
Bridgeport
Demand for federal judge impeachment in Kansas City
Resolutions demanded the impeachment of Federal Judge Gorge John Pollock adopted by Kansas City commissioners. They accuse him of permitting the Kansas Natural 3 Company to raise prices from 14 cents to 3 cents per thousand. Residents of 42 cities in Kansas and Oklahoma must watch Gorges under the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John
Pollock Haver
Kane City
Kansas Natural 3. Company
Bi Sac
Oklahoma
First White Man Reaches Rio de Janeiro Discoverer Solis
The article recalls Juan Diaz de Solis as the first European to land at Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 1513, naming the port Rio de Janeiro in honor of the day. It notes Pedro Alvares Cabral's earlier arrival near Bahia, the Portuguese naming Terra da Santa Cruz, and Brazil’s first permanent settlement by Thomas de Souza in 1549, with Brazil named for the dyewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Juan Diaz de Solis
Pedro Alverez Cabral
Brazil
Bahia
Solis
Cabral
Terra da Santa Cruz
Land of the Holy Cross
Portugal
Thomas de Souza
Foreign letters spark indignation over Russian raids in Finland
International briefs describe Russian magistrates pressuring Viborg officials for a trade protocol under the Equality Law, backed by a governor order to seize the document. Citizens decry the move as bureaucratic overreach and call for Supreme Court review amid other regional dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Jan
Russia
Viborg
Finland
Supreme Court
Feel Young With Olive Tablet Gentle Bowel Aid
An advertisement urges older readers to avoid harsh laxatives and treat constipation with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. It promotes gentle, gradual action using olives and olive oil, claiming no pain or cramping. Boxes priced at 10 and 25 cents, from Olive Tablet Co. Columbus Ohio.
Youth rises in leadership as Roy W. Howard spearheads United Press
A spirited portrait of Roy W. Howard born 1884, leading United Press Associations at age twenty nine. The piece highlights his rapid ascent from Indianapolis cub reporter to New York manager and chief editor guiding a global news network. It notes the youth movement in leadership and the three guiding words Get the facts. It also mentions D. I. Roberts becoming president of United States Express Company after a career from office boy to executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Alger
Oliver Optic
Roy W. Howerd
United Press Associations
Mr. Howard
Tempus
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
News
Star
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Scripps-McRae League
New York
Scripps-McRae
United Press
Howard
News Vineyard
D. I. Roberts
United States Express Company
Pennsylvania Railway
The
Pennsylvania
Erie
Big Express Corporation
Senator Platt
Quebec, Montreal & Southern
Montreal
Massimeni Defies Deportation from Fairfield County Jail
In Bridgeport, Alifo Massimeni an inmate held for bicycle thefts narrowly avoided forced removal to Italy. Attorney John P. Gray blocked state transport arguing federal authority, prompting Massimeni to remain in jail where he says he prefers the life to facing army service abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alifo Massimeni
Fairfield County
Italy
John P. Gray
Massimeni
Bridgeport
Bradstreet
Judd
Gray
Vollmer
Motor Truck and Delivery Wagons Exhibit Prep at All We Show
Manufacturers of motor trucks, delivery wagons, fire engines, patrols, ambulances, and pleasure cars prepare to exhibit at the 12th National All We Show in Grand Central Palace. The event showcases self propelled commercial vehicles and related products for shipping and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central
Pal
Influx of New Light Rotor Wagons and Track Cars
The article notes manufacturers will cut regular stock in favor of specials built to order for retailers from department stores to small merchants. It forecasts a flood of light rotor wagons and trucks at low to medium prices, produced by major auto and carriage firms to meet rising demand for affordable runabouts and touring cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asin
Rubber Craft Quip Sparks Museum Discussion
A fragment quotes a playful remark about rubber items stirring debate at a local museum exhibit. The line suggests curiosity about material origin and usefulness, hinting at audience reactions to the display without detailing the event or participants.
Hot Water Bottles and Bottles Offered at Fair Prices
Local seller advertises first quality hot water bottles and face bottles. One quart bottles priced from .85 to 1.35 dollars, two quart bottles from 3.50, five gallon? Noted misprint. Fully guaranteed and designed not to soak.
Gloves buckskin dogskin pigskin horsehide riding driving wear
An advertisement lists gloves made from buckskin dogskin pigskin and horsehide suitable for riding driving street automobile or work. Prices range from 10 cents to 5 dollars.
Alling Rubber Co 1127 Main Street and 19 Stores
The note lists Alling Rubber Co at 1127 Main Street and notes a chain of 19 stores. No additional context or details are provided in the fragment.
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Kentucky
Paris
Mme
Louise Fiere
Africa
Fiere
Moving Picture Company
London
Alice Burn
Income Tax Commissioners
Alice
England
New Zealand
Lille
Belgium
Rome
National Association For the Preservation of
Boston
Harry Lauder
Gov. Foss
Roy Howard
Great News-Gathering Agency
Alling Rubber Co
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