Editorial Notes on Senator Nominations and Local Politics
The piece discusses S E Vincent's senatorial nomination by Republicans in the 1st district and notes public utility ties. It surveys Bridgeport politics including plans to widen Congress Street, harbor improvement funding, and the split among Fairfield County Republicans over Sheriff Hawley versus Brandegee for U S Senate. It cites Bulkeley Hill dynamics and Washington press influence on local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Vincent
Republlicana
Congress
Bridgeport
Bulkeley
Congressional Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Aveico Mm
WML
Mmeunt
Burkeley
Hill
Oeelanters
Washington
Aralim Bennis
Park City
Hot Springs
Bridgeport Herald
Hawley
Herald
Fairfield County
Hawley Tecause
Brandegee
United States
Hawier
Girl Blames Love For Suicide In Waterbury Case
In Waterbury Jessie Doolittle of Summitville drank carbolic acid at 18 South Leonard St. Police found a note in her pocket blaming John McNamee, who denied knowing her feelings. A second note addressed to John expressed love and a desire to die. McNamee said he did not keep company with her and did not know of her infatuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Kiernan
Jessie Doolittle
Summitville
South Leonard Street
John
John McNamee
Port Ain
Jensie
Woman Dies After Car and Bus Crash on Madison Ave
A southbound Madison Avenue surface car struck a vehicle near Seventy-eighth Street, killing one woman four hours later at Ger son Hospital. Chauffeur Louis Albert remained in Presbyterian Hospital. The two other passengers, Dorothy Morrison age 13 and Biya Buckingham age 4, survived with severe injuries. The deceased woman resided near Seventy-eighth Street. her aunt also sustained facial and neck wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Avenue
Seventy-eighth Stlent
Daniel ‘Eon Morris Py
Gerson Hoapital
Louis Albert
Presbyterian Hospital
Dorothy W. Morrison
Morrison
Biya Buckingham
Hartford Water Works Advantage and Public Ownership
The Hartford Courant argues Hartford should keep its water system, noting New Haven’s private water supply shows how public ownership can fund city needs via profits. It compares water rates, potential sale value, and the success of public utilities like trolley, gas, electric light, and telephone, urging caution against political spoils. The piece asserts Hartford’s water works are not for sale and emphasizes municipal stewardship over private profit.
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Hartford Courant
New Haven
New Haven Capital
Hartford
Smith
Hartford Water Works
Treasury
Electric Light Company
Telephone Company
High Prices and Low Wages Rage of the Cost of Living
A 1900s economic analysis argues that rising prices outpace wage growth, shrinking purchasing power and triggering a vicious circle of reduced demand. It notes that 95 percent of goods are consumed domestically and warns that widespread wage suppression could spark a historical panic and threaten industrial leadership.
Farmer Tarr Promises Dry, Warmer Weather
The piece notes a heavy northeast rain storm easing, with Farmer Tarr of the New Haven weather bureau predicting dry and warmer weather from the western regions today. Farmers, businesses, and transport firms in Bridgeport and New England welcome relief after weeks of cold and wet conditions in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Tarr
New Haven Weather Bureau
Bridgeport
New England
Eagle Dam and Rio Grande reclamation plan announced
Preliminary work on the Rio Grande New Mexico Texas reclamation project will begin soon to prepare for construction on the Eagle dam slated to start July 1911. The project aims to reclaim 180000 acres across New Mexico Texas and Old Mexico with total costs around 39 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
New Mexico-Texas
Great Eagle Dam
New Mexico
Texas
Old Mexico
Eagle Dam
Roosevelt
Arizona
Mexico
Treasury
Congress
D M Read Co Promotes Mohair and Silk Lisle Bargains
The D M Read Co advertises a slow season sale with sacrifices on colored Mohairs and new silk lisle stockings. It highlights dust shedding fabrics, washability, and two toned patterns in wines, navy, brown, gray and olive. Also advertised are flatware sets with nickel silver plating and reduced prices on spoons forks and tea items.
Nothnagle Rugs and Park City Rink Offer Bargains and Fun
A scattered advertisement page promotes special rug sales at Nothnagle store with urging thrift and reading the new ad on the back page. It also touts the Park City Rink on State Street under Prof D C Quilty with weekly shirtwaist dances, improved facilities, and live music by Meyer Rilley and Monshan orchestras, inviting all to attend at nominal prices.
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Nothhagie
Nothnagle
Jos. P. Coughlin Co
Qis East Main St
Park City
State Street
D. C. Quilty
Quilty's
Meyer & Rilley
Monshan
Oscar Knablin
Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills in Kokomo Indiana
Mr E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says the severe backache disappeared the kidneys grew stronger secretions became natural and his bladder pain ended. He endorses the product and cites the yellow package from F B Brill and Surtis Pharmacy 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
F. B. Brill and
Surtis Pharmacy
Fraternal News Seaview Lodge Considers Joint Initiation
Seaview lodge likely to hear a report from the committee on a joint public meeting of local lodges. The plan calls for a joint class initiation followed by efforts to recruit new members from this lodge. Applications may be received this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaview Lodge
N. FE
N. EB
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Pairfield Avenue
Conn
the Farmer Publishing
O. Eas
Bridge~ Port, Conn
Adarnee
Common ‘Council
Middle Street
Fletcher
Castoria
Carter
Iver
Mammoth Undertaking
The
D. M. Read Co
Berlin
Bartford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Ave
N. Buckingham & Co
Jackson's
Atlantic
Aisling
Tailoring
Cannon Street
Farnum Drive
Kafka & Co
Eckler & CO
Main Street
CG. C.schneider
D.D.S
Main
Parker's
Jewsfer
P.O. Arcade
Henry C. Reid
Bank S&t
Sand and Gra
the Burns Co
Fairfield Avenue
Frisbie’s
Willison
Willis Ave
Ulli Age
Hotel Flanders
West 47Th St
Cnry
Broadway
H.R
van Gourtlan
49Th ST
B'Way
New York City
District OF
Stratford
Fla
D. Gregory
Ox Stratford
Jolly Poli Stock Company
Alice Fleming
Brewster’s Millions
Park City Academy Street
Seidaeport
Newfeld Park
Ore
Northampton and Bridge
New Britain and
Bridg
Town Hall
Conn. Benet St. James’ R. C
Mullins
Tay
Broad and
Cansou St
D. Goldberg
Khort Notich
W. D
Water Street
F. C. Brady Plumbing
John Street Telephone
F. J. Abercrombie
Miles
Berea
Denese M. J. Maloney
Jones Avenue
Fred J. Elander
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