Essential Factors for Healthy School Rooms in 1912
An editorial argues air, light, and temperature are vital for student health and learning. It cites Bridgeport studies showing poor ventilation and lighting cause illness and reduced work capacity, stressing optimal temp around 68F and humidity 40–50 percent. It notes overheated, underheated rooms harm pupils and links Taft’s strength to Black voters and Democratic shifts in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Isabel
Heroes and Hogs Tony Donato Lifted Rail to Save Train
Tony Donato, hailed as a humble hero, died lifting a rail from the New Haven road tracks to prevent a passenger train wreck. A contemporary notes his name deserves a place in New Haven’s history though his widow faces hardship without aid. The piece laments lack of compensation and urges action from the General Assembly.
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Tony Donato
New Haven Road
Ives
General Assembly
Aoprep
Thayer's Work Sets Example of Civic Courtesy in Norwich
Charles F. Thayer long mayor of Norwich, beaten in caucus for renomination, helps elect successor Timothy J. Murphy and congratulates the winner. Thayer's record includes municipalizing gas and electric services and Norwich owning its water, gas, and electric works, a distinction in Connecticut. Mayor Murphy could further benefit from such example and friendship.
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Charles F. Thayer
Norwich
Thayer
Timothy J. Murphy
Murphy
Connecticut
Roosevelt Gains as Taft Delegates Battle for Convention Control
Chicago events move rapidly as Taft's national committee backs him 2 to 1 while Roosevelt aims to overturn delegations. Roosevelt could personally campaign for influence, with Senator LaFollette as a potential power balance. The piece casts this as the last rally of the old guard in a convention opposed to primaries.
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Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Direct primaries mocked by Dos Passos remarks
An economist and legal authority from New York derides direct primaries in a Washington lecture to George Washington University graduates. He claims direct primaries fail to cure political ills and will not prevent educated prejudice. He condemns any homogenized nation and opposes uneducated immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Dos Passos
New York
George Washington University
Washington
John
A Necessary Factor in Trolley Wage Arbitration
The New Haven Union urges trolleymen to arbitrate and argues capitalization must be considered in wage disputes. It criticizes prior arbitrations for ignoring true investment and demands that organizers include capitalization and employer ability to pay in the process. A fair arbitration must address capitalization, or it is a sham.
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New Haven
Columbus Monument Dedicated Today
A Columbus monument was unveiled in Washington on the Plaza of the Union Station. The shaft features a globe showing the Western World with guardians, flanked by Europe and an American Indian, with Ferdinand and Isabella on the back. Sculptor Lorado Taft, a 52 year old Illinois native, crafted the marble Columbus figure and earned acclaim at major expositions.
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Knights of Columbus Order
United States
Canada
New World
Christopher Columbus
America
Washington
Union Station
Europe
Ferdinand and Isabella
Columbus
Lorado Taft
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Illinois
University of Illinois
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Paris
Art Institute of Chicago
University of Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
Columbus Memorial Planned Near Union Station
A long known plan for a United States capital memorial gained momentum as a $100 000 appropriation was authorized. Taft then Secretary of War led the commission chosen to oversee the project. The Knights of Columbus shown strong interest and organized trips to Washington as part of the dedicatory events.
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Ture
Congress
United States
Taft
Union Station
Knights of Columbus
Canada
Mexico
Washington
North America
Anniversary notes mark Francis Joseph coronation jubilees
Editorial notes mark the forty fifth anniversary of Francis Joseph's coronation as King of Hungary as unrest grows in Hungary. Observers warn that the aged emperor's death could trigger a bid for an independent Republican Socialist government amid Budapest riots and labor strife. Also noted are St Medard Day and the anniversaries of Mohammed the Prophet Edward the Black Prince Thomas Paine and Mrs Siddons.
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Francis Joseph of
Austria
Hungary
Budapest
Francis Joseph
St. Medard
Mohammed
Edward
Black Prince
Thomas Paine
Mrs. Siddons
First cholera deaths mark first North American outbreak
The piece notes the first Asiatic cholera death in Quebec eighty years ago, traces the global spread from India visiting Russia Germany and England, through America by 1855, and cites large fatalities in England and Wales. It also marks the Brooklyn newspaper’s debut and celebrates Johann Got Galle born June 9 1812 and Neptune’s discovery news.
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North America
Quebec
Canada
United States
India
Lower
Bengal
Russia
Germany
England
Scotland
America
New Orleans
Wales
Brooklyn
New York
Brooklyn Hall
Johann Got Galle
Neptune
Herr Galle
Potsdam
Pabsthaus
Grafenhainechen
Prussia
M. Leverifier
France
Adams
Olympic Trials Form Nation Teams For Stockholm
Trials for United States and Canada selections run today at Northwestern field Evanston and Harvard Stadium with events in sprints distance jumps throws and hurdles. Canada holds trials at Montreal AA grounds with crews at Henley and track at Crystal Palace before meeting in Stockholm for the games starting July 13.
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United States
Canada
Stockholm
Northwestern
Evanston
Harvard Stadium
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association
Dominion
Finland
Sam
Sweden
New York
Antwerp
Belgium
Cacanadian
Montreal
Teutonic
Liverpool
Henley
Crystal Palace
Upper Morworth
Canucks
Sailors' Snug Harbor Traces Manhattan Farm Legacy
One hundred thirteen years ago June 9, 1799 deed granted Robert Randall a Manhattan farm for about $20,000. The property near Fourth to Tenth streets now anchors Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island with a valued fortune of about $30,000,000 held by retired sailors who enjoy lavish palaces, art, and a private playhouse but struggle to spend the income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richard Randall
Island
Manhattan
Randall
New York
Fourth and Fifth Avenues
Tenth Streets
Staten Island
Sailors' Snug Harbor fortunes built on pirate gold
The article traces Sailors' Snug Harbor's wealth back to pirate Robert Randall and his father Thomas Randall, creators of a Manhattan bequest that funded the Staten Island harbor home for seamen. It notes the growing estate, officers like Captain A. J. Newbury, and the elite lifestyle of the harbor’s managers while highlighting the ongoing riches. It also marks historical anniversaries and profiles Baroness Bertha von Suttner, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and her antiwar activism and prophecy of looming conflict.
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Robert Richard Randall
Manhattan
King Harbor
Thomas ‘Randall
Seven Seas
Bucklegs
Thomas Randall
New York
Manhattan Island
Staten Island
Randall
A. J. Newbury
Nova Scotia
South American
Snug Harbor
Bertha von Suttner
America
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Canada
San Francisco
Lower Austria
Count Franz von Kinsky
Fraulein Korner
Gundacar von Suttner
Austria
Germany
Europe
Social Democratic
Baroness von Suttner
Americans
Federated Women of America
Sisters
Banner Trotting Season Opens Across Canada and U S
Harness racing begins in Eastern and Western Canada with Meetups in Toronto Niagara Falls Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Regina and Suska toon among others Purses range from 1000 to 3000 and major Western meets run through November The Great Western circuit opens July 2 at Marshall Michigan and Terre Haute Indiana with 1000 purses Mile-track circuits schedule bold list includes Kalamazoo Detroit Pleasanton Cleveland and many cities across the U S and Canada.
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Canada
North America
United States
Prospect Park
Baltimore
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Calgary
Alberta
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Regina
Suskatoon
Marshall
Mich
Terre Haute
Ind
Grand Rapids
Lover
Salem
N. H
Boston
Hartford
Minneapolis
Syracuse
Louisville
Fort Wayne
Milwaukee
Sacramento
Cal
Dubuque
Detroit
Nashville
Stockton
Columbus
St. Louis
Fresno
Sedmelia
Birmingham
Ala
Richmond
Springfield
Til
Lexington
Dallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Colorado Governor Promotes Bed Calisthenics for Fat Loss
The article profiles Colorado Governor John Franklin Shafroth advocating a home bed calisthenics routine to reduce surplus flesh. It describes morning foot kicks and toe touches as a painless method, with Irvin S. Cobb questioning feasibility. Shafroth, a six foot two hundred twenty five pound leader, touts health benefits and early morning vigor from the regimen.
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the Inquirer
Irvin S. Cobb
America
Irv
John Franklin Shafroth
State House
Denver
Colo
William Jennings Bryan
White House
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Shafroth
Baltimore
Colorado
Cobb
Students Strike Offers Yale Help Amid Boston Trolley Tie Up
In New Haven during June, Yale students sought earnings to fund next year as the Boston elevated railway strike and trolley tie up disrupt transit. Many pursued temporary, profitable work until the dispute resolves.
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Yale
Boston
New Haven
Women Attack Meat Buyers In Chicago Kosher Dispute
In Chicago on June 7 Orthodox Jewish housewives protested price fights between kosher butchers and meat packers. A clash near West Taylor and South Paulina streets saw meat torn from buyers and police stopping further violence. A meeting was set to pledge not to buy meat until kosher products meet what the community views as a reasonable price.
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Chicago
West Taylor
South Paulina
Armour
Social and Personal News From Local Church and Homes
Grace Liddle hosted Christian Endeavor members at 852 William Street as officers were elected: George Bennett president Edythe Scoville vice president Wallace Phillips secretary and Ralph Robinson treasurer. Agnes Dawe received a gold pin. Alice Collins presented the gift. A bridge whist at Miss Helen Amelia Beers 25 Laurel Avenue followed with Beers announcing her engagement to Clinton Ebert Hoft of New Haven in a unique basket delivery.
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Grace Liddle
William Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Second Baptist Church
George Bennett
Edythe Scoville
Wallace Phillips
Ralph Robinson
Agnes Dawe
Christian Endeavor
Alice Collins
Helen Amelia
Beers
Laurel Avenue
Miss Beers
Clinton E]bert Hoft
New Haven
Something New About China Dinner Sets At Low Prices
The B M Read Company offers porcelain and Limoges dinner sets at reduced prices as households seek replacements. Available 100 to 112 piece sets include pink rose buds, yellow rosebuds, daisy and fern designs, gold borders and handles, with prices from 10.00 to 23.50.
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China
East Aurora
Limoges
Uniform Bottles for Medicine Closet Display
Basement Furnishing Store presents set of eight uniform size bottles with clear glass labels and gold lettering for Alcohol Ammonia Witch Hazel Peroxide Face Cream Bay Rum Toilet Water and Bicarbonate of Soda. Eight-bottle bundle priced at $3.00 and a four-bottle set including Alcohol Ammonia Witch Hazel and Peroxide for $1.50.
Trunks for Phoebe Snow and Other Fastidious Shoppers
White trunks designed for Miss Phoebe Snow and similarly fastidious buyers who demand fine quality. Includes skirts dresses steamer trunks and hats in a line appealing to meticulous tastes and stylish needs.
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Phoebe Snow
Engagements and Prizes Highlight Local Notices
The article lists whist prizes awarded to Frank Bogart and two Southington and Stratford residents. It reports the marriage tomorrow of Isaac Zimmerman and Martha Platt at the bride’s home with Rabbi Whitstine officiating. Guest lists, wedding party, attire, and future address are noted amid other social items and birthdays.
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Frank Bogart
William R. Miller
Southington
J. D. Reed
Stratford
Isaac Zimmerman
Martha Platt
Daniel Platt
James Street
Rabbi Whitstine
Lillian Platt
Benjamin
Miss Platt
Albert Platt
Bridgeport
Joseph Ferdon
John Furer
Camden
N. J
Parrott Street
D. M. Read Co
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Rubliqnes
Evening Farmer
The
Palmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Siper Ann
Postoffice
Bridgeport, Conn
Honest John Dos Passos
Pirate
Second Earl of Liverpool
John ‘Howard Payne
Gov
Fayette
Missouri
B. M. Read Company
Main St
Charlotte Plumb
Lafayette Street
Fred Beach
Main Street
Charles Perry
Waterbury
Mrs. Perry
Doris Jackson
H. H. Jackson
William F. Severn
Ahe Avenue
FL Severn
D. M. A We ‘Ells
Arthur C. Davidson
North Avenue
Minne, Muir
Muriel Stewart
Vancouver
B. C
Winifred Brown
Goucher College
George M. Brown
Grace Marlon Jay
Chester Malcolm Bunten
Charles E. Jay
Carlton Avenue
Nina Topping
Stratford Avenue
I. L. Nettleton
Noble Avenue
Atlantic City
California
Marthe Hale
Glenn County
Cornell
Barnes
Viking
Goodrich
Hartford Diamond Goodrich Fish
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