Evils of Star Chamber Secrecy in Public Affairs
The Evening Farmer editorial attacks secret Coroner investigations in Milford and the Fairfigla wreck, arguing open courts are essential to accountability. It cites Yale student trolley collision findings, questions the handling of evidence, and warns secrecy hides negligence by railroad crews and engineers. It calls judges to ensure transparent inquests and criticizes the open court as public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Beard’s Corner
Milford
Fairfigla
Ge Coroneria
Aimilar
Thoes
Coroner's Court
Courts and the Public Utilities Bill in Connecticut
The piece argues the public utilities bill currently unsigned may face court scrutiny shifting power from legislature to judiciary. It notes the US constitutional framework, states’ recall and initiative measures, and the principle that commissions can fix utility rates yet courts may deem laws unconstitutional. It warns that a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling could be arbitrary depending on its alignment with favored decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Supreme Court
Congress
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut
Hamilton and
Jefferson
Supreme Court of
Civil Service Reform for City Police Appointments
The piece argues for civil service basis in police appointments modeled on federal letter carrier selection. It stresses that officers should be under civil service rules before appointment and removed from political influence, advocating a nonpartisan reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Civil Service
Extraordinary Plea Against Income Tax By Senator Judron
A Connecticut debate features Senator Lilles Judron arguing against direct income taxation. He proposes that the poor of Connecticut shoulder the tax via indirect levies on daily necessities rather than the wealthy paying through an income tax, framing it as better for the state to fund Western irrigation through indirect taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilles Judron
Connecticut
Fourth's First Victim in Toy Cannon Accident
Joseph Pawiowski loses a right index finger when a toy cannon prematurely explodes while being readied for the Fourth. He did not know toy cannons were forbidden and thus missed safety protections touted by Mayor Buckingham for a safe celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pawiowski
Buckingham
Red Cross to Aid China in Flood Prevention Effort
The American Red Cross will deploy engineer Charles D. Jameson to China to plan canals and dikes for preventing Hwai river floods that caused last winter’s famine. China accepts the offer. U S relief funds exceed $250,000 coordinated with the Christian Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
United States
China
Hwai River
Red Cross
Charles D. Jameson
American Légation
Chinese Foreign Office
Bodoin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Towa University
Hwai
Christian Herald
England's Latest Trouble Spurs Bank State Takeover Talk
London July 1 The collapse of the Birkbeck bank alarms small depositors and stirs agitation for government entry into banking. Critics say central banks like Bank of England remain private and unsuitable for ordinary business needs, fueling debate on a possible government rescue or nationalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birkbeck Bank
England
Birkback
Bank of England
Europe
Policeman says he slapped boy for vile language
Patrolman Cody reports to Superintendent Birmingham the incident at Broad SL and Fairfield avenue where a newspaper ad asked witnesses to an alleged beating. Cody says he rebuked the boy for vile language, chose a light slap over arrest, and sent him to learn better manners as the ad indicates possible charges against Cody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
Broad SL
Fairfield Avenue
Cody
Birmingham Today
New England Mills Curtail Vacation Period Likely Start July 10
Boston July 1 Fourth of July week brings broad work suspensions across New England industries. Mills and factories close for vacation, repairs, and curtailment, with many textile plants shutting until July 10 or later. Major closures include Amoskeag Manufacturing Co. in Manchester and York Corp. of Saco, along with Pepperell and Laconia mills Biddeford, and Saco-Pattee Cotton Machine Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Amoskeng Manufacturing Co
Manchester
N. H
York Corporation
Saco
Pepperell and Laconia Mills
Biddeford
Saco-Pattee Cotton Machine Works
Merrimac Mills
Lowell
Lancaster Mills
Clinton
Atlantic Worsted
Frovidence
Ar Otis Mills
Dwight Mills
Chico Pee
Chicopee Mills
Chicopee’ Falls
Thorndike ‘Mills
Palmer
Columbian Mills
Green=ville
North Uxbridge
Whitinsville
Linwood Mills
Linwood
Saunders Mills
Saundersville
Paul Whitin Manufacturing Company
Rockdale
Boston Mills
Waltham
Rhode Island
Jos, Bean & Sons
Greystone
Thornton
British Hosiery Co
Sean
Pocasset Worsted Co
Pocanset
Waltham Watch Company
Taunton
Reed & Barton
Fall River
Steel Trust Stock Watered Revealed in Public Report
The Bureau of Corporations releases a long awaited document detailing watered stock at a major steel firm. The report highlights inflated capital claims and calls for corrective measures to protect investors and enforce corporate accountability.
United States Steel report released to Taft details vast assets gap
Washington July 1 The long anticipated bureau of corporations study on United States Steel submits a narrative report signed by Herbert Knox Smith. It states the capitalized value at 1 402 billion and tangible property worth about 652 million with water largely elimin ated through reinvestment. The report traces the rise of combinations from 1898 onward and notes nine combined companies, with 12 percent average annual profits over ten years, while stressing monopoly through ore holdings and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Corporations
United States Steel Corporation
Taft
Herbert Knox Smith
Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Industries
Union Steel Company
Clairton Steel Company
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Steel Trust
Seay
Vale Asia
Linen Scarves Quick Sale Pasteur Notes
Linen scarves offered at discounted prices with bolded figures. Prices listed include 1.25 1.50 1.75 and lower per item, indicating a rapid clearance. The linen section shows multiple markdowns and a mention of quick sale terms with varying prices.
Textile pricing notes in mixed colors and fabrics
The listing details silk and cotton fabrics with color options including black navy green brown and white checks. Prices range from one dollar for silk items to 25 cents for mercerized yard squares and 8 to 15 cents for cottons in assorted hues.
Steel Merger Value Debate and Gary Dinners Influence
The commission notes the steel corporation’s shift toward consolidating ore properties reducing its share of crude production from 69 percent in 1901 to just over 50 percent, signaling stronger independent output. It attributes price competition to the Gary dinners policy of cooperation, while valuing tangible property at 41.187 billion against 1.468 billion in securities, a notable asset rise with modest capitalization growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Congressional Steel Investigating Committee
Com Pine
Veteran newsboy loses fortune over price cut
The employer fired the veteran newsboy after Billy Price, a twelve year old boy, agreed to cover the route for a dollar a week less. Once owner of a large Main Street business block, the man became penniless following an ill fated venture and now supports himself by selling papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World’s Digest
Billy Price
Main Street
Carney knocked out by auto refuses pay
Edward Carney, driver for Naugatuck Valley Ice Co., was knocked unconscious when struck by a car at Main street and Fairfield avenue at 10:30 last night. He refused any compensation for damaged clothing after treatment at Emergency hospital. The car carried E. B. Spaulding and guests from New Haven. Carney dodged a trolley on Main street and was struck on the head, doctors treating him at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Edward Carney
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
E. B. Spaulding
New Haven
Carney
Renr
Dare
World's Aged Newsboy Loses His Job and Faces Poorhouse
Middletown Conn July 1 George H Ward fifty six or seventy three year old newsboy known as the oldest newsboy in the world faces the prospect of ending his days in the poorhouse after losing his job. For years this elderly man rose at four each weekday and walked a twenty mile newspaper route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
George H Ward
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Notte
the Atlantic Pharmacy
Orrosira Rours
Big
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Vl Me
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Hawley Jewelers
W. K. Mollan
Main ST
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Kilfeather’s
Eckler & CO
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Hotel Fairfield
New York
Post Road
Meala
A. & Perry
B. M. Read Company
Ratford B. Smith
AUTO
Alling Rubber Co
Bridgeport, Com
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BOP Ibice,co
Bank ST
MAZDA
Ofice
the United Aluminating Co
John Street
World
F. J. Abercrombie
Water Street
Bohemia
Capt
Pew Bagle
Mgr
Newrtrto Park
P. A
Springfeld
Anderson
Poli
Fairoo Ave
Babyes
MALY
Henry C. Reid
Broad
Just Opp
Kelley’s Cigar Store
Ier
Santing Aine
Bann Bankers and Trust Companicates
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Ai. Louis
America
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Downs
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