Kaiser Dismisses Von Buelow and Names Bethmann Hollweg
Berlin sees a dramatic shift as Emperor William accepts Von Buelow's resignation and quietly promotes Dr. Bethmann Hollweg to chancellor. The open air interview, palace theater, and swift decree mark a bold transfer of foreign policy control directly to the emperor. Bethmann Hollweg, tall and thin, accepts the post amid mixed reactions from officials and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince von Buelow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin
Bernhard
Henry von Buelow
German Empire
William
von Buelow
von Bethmann Hollweg
Kiel
Germany
Wilhelm
den Linden
Reichstag
Kaiser
Italy
Ater den Linden
Bethmann Hollweg
Statesman
Bethmann-Hollweg
Nis
Emperor William
von Buelows
Grunewald Park
Capitol
Anti Noise Ordinance Takes Effect In New York
New York city enacts a strict anti noise ordinance today with policemen and health officers empowered to enforce it. Coroners cite expectation that health and life will be spared by strict enforcement amid public concern over sleeplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rebels Resume Hostilities in Teheran Barricade Clash
Teheran July 14 rebels renewed attacks on Persian Cossacks behind Central Square barricades winning a foothold in Colonel Liakhoff garden. Heavy artillery fire, royalist reinforcements, and shelling of the parliament building followed as Liakhoff and his wife Mme. Liskhoff held the barricade amid rising foreign danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Teheran
Persia
Central Square
Liaknoff
Liakhoff
Mme. Liskhoff
Kasvin
Sultanatebad
Baharistian
Sultanabad
Caspian Sea
Grooved rails promised soon for Main Street
Mayor Lee reports no arrival of grooved rails for Main Street. A letter from Vice President Calvert Townley of Connecticut Co promises a two week shipment to Bridgeport, with delivery estimates and notes on related streets. Director Biltz ready to lay wooden block pavement once rails arrive. (Includes note of Miss Ethel Hurd’s Lake George outing.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lee
Eton Townley
The
Connecticut Co
Biltz
Boston
Bridgeport
Main Lana
Congress Street
State Street
Gilbert Street
Calvert Townley
Governor Urged to Veto Bill by Bridgeport Auto Club
At a Bridgeport Automobile Club board meeting at The Stratfield, President F. T. Staples urged Governor Weeks to veto a Hartford bill creating a motor supervisor post costing at least $20,000 yearly. Staples cited errors and potential litigation, favored penalties on reckless scorcher activity, and noted support for better roads with proper licensing. New members welcomed as the club discussed traffic rules and dashboard emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club of Bridgeport
Stratfield
Hartford
F. T. Staples
Connecticut Automobile Association
Secretary of State
Allen
Middletown
Wooks
Staples
Weeks
Adi
Sport
N. B. Freshout
Water Street
John R. Peck
Newtown
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
G. S. Hill
Warner Bros. Co
Herman Metzger
Derby
C. J. Lake
West Avenue
Warden Halts Sale of Under nine inch Lobsters
Fairfield county game warden Wilbur F. Smith arrested Edward Burroughs at Black Rock and charged him in city court with possessing 19 lobsters under the nine inch legal size. Burroughs fined $25 and costs. Warden Smith says underground sales persist, with small lobsters sorted on land and returned to water. The nine inch limit aims to protect spawning and egg deposition. Smith patrols shore from the Housatonic to the New York line to curb six and seven inch lobsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burroughs
Black Rock
Wilbur F. Smith
Fairfield County
Burroughs
Junge Wild
Warden Smith
State Fish and Game Commission
Housatonic River
New York Line
Bishop Williams Attends Cambridge Conference Guests Arrive
Bishop Charlies D. Williams of Detroit and his wife are guests of the Seabury Society as it holds its sixth annual summer conference at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge. About 200 delegates have arrived and are staying in Cambridge near Reed Hall for today’s mission stay and addresses by visiting bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Williams
United Press
Cambridge
Mass
Charlies D. Williams
Detroit
Mich
Seabury Society of New York
Episcopal Theological School
Theological School
Reed Hall
Middle Aged Man Immersed in Nude Bathing Causes Park Panic
Albert Jocelyn, a middle aged man, stripped at Seaside Park and swam along the Sound foot of Main Street drawing panic among women and children. He resisted arrests, was later jailed for drunkenness and nude bathing, fined twenty dollars and costs, and granted permission to withhold residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Park
Albert Jocelyn
Burns
Jocelyn
Wilder
Albert
Colgan and Lee clash over Main Street cleanup plan
Mayor Lee and Streets Superintendent Colgan argued over street cleanup amid heavy street dirt and mud on Main Street. Colgan pressed for immediate work and trap rock on dirt, while the mayor insisted on removing dirt and mud today, noting paving delays and dust from sand and dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lee
Colgan
Meyer
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
McLean Confers With Manager in Senate Bid
Hartford July 144 Former Governor George McLean, an avowed candidate against Morgan G Bulkeley for the United States Senate, conferred at the capitol with his political manager J Henry Rohraback. O R Fyler of Torrington, a major Republican boss, has declared for McLean. The McLean Bulkeley fight grows intense as the General Assembly session nears. Senator Bilkeley hosted Rep N Burton Rogers at his Fenwick cottage last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
George McLean
Morgan G. Bulkeley
United States Senate
General Assembly
Capitol
J. Heniy Rohraback
Hill
Brandegee
O. R. Fyler
Torrington
McLean
Bulkeley
Bilkeley
Fenwick
N. Burton Rogers
Danbury
Senator Latimer Promises Electric Substitute Bill
Hartford July 14 No report from the judiciary committee on repeal of Section 3196. Senator Latimer told Andrew M Cooper of Howland Dry Goods that he would offer a substitute bill on behalf of the committee. The measure would allow towns over 15000 to manufacture and sell electricity if no attempt to cross a highway is made. Latimer sought the committee stenographer and said the bill should reach the Senate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Latimer
Andrew M. Cooper
Howland Dry Goods Company
Senate
Jimmy Savage to Join New York Americans
Waterbury July 14 It was learned today that Jimmy Savage of Southington third baseman for Waterbury State League team has been purchased by the New York Americans He will join the New York team on their return from their Western trip
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United Press
Ora
Bernard von Bueow
Dr. von Bethmann
Philics
Hollweg
Lipa
mann-Holiwee
Rhenhold Lyow
Imperial
Finance
Benea
Ieses
Sydow
Bethmann-Hollwee
Waterbury
Jimmy” Savage
Southington
New York Americans
New York
Howland Dry Goods Publishes Electric Monopoly Letter
Howland Dry Goods Co unveils correspondence with United Illuminating Co as a protest against Section 3,916. The circular argues the clause wields a club over utilities, cites a 1906-07 plant expansion, and claims price concessions were denied. It urges repeal and threatens proceedings under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Howland Or Goods Company
United Mominating Company
Howland Dry Goods Company
United Iluminating Company
Tmeeait
Thomas P. Taylor
United Illuminating Company
Night telephone rates moved to 8 pm in Connecticut
Hartford July 14 Representative Johnson of Newtown led a bill to shift night telephone rates in Connecticut from 10 pm to 8 pm. The measure passed the House 92 to 41 after debate in which Leader Barnes urged rejection. The final action elicited the remark Soak the Company as the House approved the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Johnson
Newtown
Connecticut
Barnes
City Savings Bank Elects Officers in Key Changes
Edward W. Button elected vice president of City Savings Bank succeeding the late Edward Lewis. Button is president of Button Oliphant Co., jewelers. Charles P. Coe elected trustee. other incorporators Frank D Bell Albert S Mil s Henry M Lus comb. Samuel Baldwin and Fred Hall named auditors. Mr Hall succeeds Frank N. Benham, Dr. Mansfield notes and local job ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Button
City Savings Bank
Edward Lewis
Mr. Button
Button-Oliphant Co., Jewelers
Charles P. Coe
Mr. Lewis
Frank Dbell
Albert S. Mils
Henry M. Luscomb
Samuel Baldwin
Fred Hall
Mr. Hall
Frank N. Benham
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Washington
Liakuoff
Townley
Ethel Hurd
City National Bank Force
Lake George
Bridgeport Automobile Club
Postmaster Allen
M’lean
Jimmy Savage
CLUB
Howland Dry Goods CO
Bargain
J. Brown
Hazelwood Ave
Clinton
Palmer & Co
F. C Clark
North Ave
City
Jack Mason
Cannon Street
J. M. Tucker
Ave
Popler Street
D. Romm
Beechwood
Howard Ave
Blood Bay
Gibney’s
Marina
Pimore
W. A
Deep River
Conn
Railroad Avenue
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
Ni Ave
Psa
M.steinert & Sons Co
Fetch Piano Co
Noble
Ava Pdrase
Planna
Co-Opera
MM. & Sons Co
PS Pictures
Hazlewood Ava
Park Ave
Nue
Car
Carroll
Connecticut Aves
Holland Ave
Hollister Heights
William Broch
Main St
Stratfield Building
Bologna and Furters
Peter Hron
Jim
East Street
James J. Sheehan
Morton
Everhardt
N. Y
Smith
Pratt’s
Fairfield Ave
Mark
Canton
Tha” Davis & Hawley Co
Fairfield
James Co
House “Soaks” Telephone CO
Mansfield
Meigs Building
William Streets
Middle St. Afd
Liberty
M. Grinold
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