Gas pricing dispute pits Cleveland against Indianapolis
Indianapolis supplies gas at 60 cents per thousand cubic feet while Cleveland charges 75 cents. Cleveland Mayor Baehr questions the higher rate, his investigator finds Indianapolis gas superior at lower price due to competition and a franchised rival. If reform fails, Cleveland may charter a new company or run gas locally.
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Indianapolis
Cleveland
Baehr
Consolidated Gas Company
New York
Bridgeport
Le se Majeste In A Republic Protest On Monopolies And Press
A editorial tirade condemns slander for private gain and monopoly interests. It lauds mass political power via initiative and referendum, praising Oregon and Connecticut voters for asserting self government against conservative press influence and lobbyists. The piece forecasts a shift eroding privilege in Bridgeport and beyond.
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Oregon
Aldrich
Senate
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Secretary Warns Floated Oysters Labeled to Avert Adulteration
The Agriculture Secretary rules that oysters floated in fresh water to mature must bear the label Floated Oysters or face adulteration charges under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. The ruling follows extensive briefs on the practice, noting increased size but reduced succulence and decay risk, and limits on west coast shipments from floated stock.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Pacific Coast
West
Tax Equalization Policy and Fact in Bridgeport Debates
The Standard accuses the last administration and Mayor Lee of failing to implement tax equalization, noting only partial grand list increases under Mayor Buckingham and a halved Equalization Board gain. It argues block maps alone won’t curb home tax burdens and predicts fuller corrections when the 1910 grand list is completed.
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Buckingham
Lee
Democratic Party
Bridge Port
Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
Ifty
Bridgeport
Oyster maturation waters and pollution risks
The water in which oysters mature acts as a carrier of pollutants. When waters are polluted, oysters, known scavengers, consume the contaminants, and washing them in clean water is unlikely to remove the impurities.
Congress Street Widening Plans Vary on Side Choice
Three plans for widening Congress street are debated to improve traffic to Middle and Main streets. A south side widening is cheaper but less aesthetic, while a north side option or split widening is considered. The Board of Aldermen will hear public input Monday evening to select a plan.
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Congress Street
Main Street
Middle Street
Board of Aldermen
Hartford Courant Defends Judge Baldwin From Campaign Claims
The Hartford Courant rejects a campaign against ex Chief Justice Baldwin and argues Baldwin’s renomination as Governor would be ill advised. The editorial praises Baldwin’s character, contrasts political roles, and predicts the next governor will likely be a Republican while denying any hostile campaign.
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Justice Baldwin
Hartford Courant
Bridgeport
Courant
Baldwin
the Courant
Supreme Court
Bulkeley
Brooker
Judge Baldwin
Railroading or stock jobbing debated in Taft era critique
The New York World reports Senate leaders doubting any federal oversight of railroad securities in the House bill. The piece argues railroads issued vast new stock and bonds by managers’ will, urging interstate regulation to curb such Wall Street practices and ensure true rail regulation.
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New York World
Senate
Taft
United States
Wall Street
State of New York
Flag sale offers wool bunting house flags
Every house and family should own a flag with all wool Government bunting, fast colors, double stitched seams, and stars sewn on both sides. Sizes range from 2 x 3 to 12 x 20 feet. A 5 x 8 house flag in all wool is offered at 3.50 dollars. Union Jacks and Yacht Ensigns also available in various types. Flag Section, lower floor.
Regulation Must Be for Railroads Not for Stock Jobbing
The article argues that railroads should serve as common carriers rather than financial brokers. It contends government regulation of capitalization is vital to prevent stock manipulation. It questions Senate fear of regulation and suggests railroad leaders oppose supervision to protect their interests.
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Wall Street
United States Senate
Census figures show religious membership by city size
United Press reports from Washington that about 32,936,445 Americans belong to religious bodies. Protestants total 20,287,742 and Roman Catholics 12,679,142, with distribution across city classes detailing 7.2 percent in large cities and 80.6 percent outside them for Protestants, while Catholics show 27.9 percent in large cities and 47.5 percent outside.
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United Press
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
City Catholic dominance in urban church membership study
The report shows Catholics forming 60 percent of communicants in major cities while Protestants total 37.4 percent. Memphis and Toledo lead Protestant shares in cities. Fall River and San Francisco show high non Catholic proportions. In Memphis Catholics exceed Protestants in city population share but overall church membership remains weighted toward Catholic dominance in many urban areas.
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Church of Christ Scientists
Protestant Episcopal Church
Memphis
Toledo
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Fall River
San Francisco
New Orleans
New York
Providence
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Household Notes From A Bygone Cookery Column
A compact list of practical household tips covers kitchen fillings like a cream cheese and date spread for brown bread sandwiches and a walnut and olive luncheon filling. Also included are advice on posture when climbing stairs, ironing delicate fabrics with cambric, using yellow ochre for lace tint, and care for wooden knife handles to avoid discoloration.
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Near Bank
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