Editorial on public scrutiny of judges and recall movements
The piece argues that scrutiny of judges by the electorate grows from public demand and political battles. It cites Roosevelt era debates, Arizona and Oregon recall ideas, and California measures as context for how courts are blamed by lawmakers and lobbyists when reforms pass.
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Times
Theodore Roosevelt
Arizona
Oregon
California
Johnson
Albany
New York
Supreme Court
House
Judge Banks
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Court
Sabbath Spirit Defends Rest Over Sunday Lot in Debate
In Bridgeport a clash of opinion within the Bridgeport Pastors Association centers on how Sunday law should be enforced. Rev. E J Craft denies a return to Blue Sunday while Rev Beard argues against legislative breaches by custom. The piece argues the Sabbath spirit champions eight hour days, worker health, and rest, opposing commercialized Sunday activities and paid sermons, while supporting reasonable church and labor practices.
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Buckingham
Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
General Assembly
E. J. Craft
Christ Episcopal Church
Mr. Beard
Anathama
Beard
England
Connecticut
Craft
Anqd
Sunday Baseball Debate Hidden in Sabbath Spirit
Arguments cite health and rest as grounds for Sunday baseball, opposing clergy fears. The piece notes Steeplechase attendance shows diverse beliefs, with 21,000 visitors arguing rest and leisure transcend condemnations from pulpit voices.
Mayor Buckingham Faces Sunday Baseball Clash in Bridgeport
Bridgeport officials face pressure from the Pastors Association demanding an end to Sunday baseball at Steeplechase. The mayor refuses to bow to denouncement, arguing enforcement would close other Sunday activities. The dispute highlights unsettled attitudes toward Sunday observance and calls for Hartford lawmakers to act.
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New Britain Herald
Buckingham
Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
Bridgeport Post
Bridgeport
Hartford
The Courant on Bridgeport Farmer stance in minority utilities case
The Hartford Courant comments on the Bridgeport Farmer opinion about questioning the constitutionality of the minority utilities draft. It suggests Banks and Davenport be brought before the supreme court for aspersion. It muses whether a court will reverse its own decision.
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Hartford Courant
Bridgeport
Banks
Davenport
Supreme Court
Courant
Beer Thefts At Rye Beach Inn In Rye New York
Thomas Fay thirty a porter at Rye Beach Inn and Robert Newhall seventeen a porter were arrested for tapping beer kegs in the hotel cellar. Fay admitted stealing beer, showing a nail loosened from a keg side to draw off the foaming liquid as manager John F. McCarthy reported missing kegs. The case centers on the two men caught in the act Friday afternoon with Fay holding a pitcher of beer.
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N.Y
Rye Beach Inn
Thomas Fay
John F. McCarthy
Robert Newhall
McCarthy
Newhall
Fay
Young Newhall
William E. Bawards
Hosiery and Dry Goods Sale Items Listed
Short catalog note listing hosiery department goods and summer undergarments for ladies and children. Mentions shirts dresses umbrellas parasols and various house dresses with emphasis on hosiery and undergarments. Contains pricing impulse to attract customers and offers car fare incentive.
Beer theft trial ends with fines and discharge
Fay and Young Newhall were arrested after a beer theft at a hotel. Fay admitted stealing the beer and was fined five dollars while Newhall was discharged. Police arraigned them before Police Justice Ba wards. A separate incident told of Thomas Fogvie escaping serious harm after a belt shafting accident at Arthur Chemical company, suffering only bruises.
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Thomas Fogvie
Arthur Chemical Company
Congress Avenue
New Haven
Japanese Bellboy Becomes Professor in Japan
Boston notes a Japanese bellboy named Yoshio Tanikwa who has earned a Master of Arts from Harvard and a bachelor’s degree from Minneapolis. He heads the philosophy department at the University of Kinto in Japan and sails home aboard the Romanie to resume duties as Professor Tanikwa.
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Boston
Bion
Japan
Yoshio, Tanikwa
University of Kinto
Yoshio
Tarvard University
Minneapolis
Minn
Tanikwa
Buddhist Charitable
Fist Fight in Spanish Cortez Sparks Session Clash
United Press report from Madrid notes a fist fight at Cortez's session over Morocco. Leaders claimed government failed to resist France. In New York, prize fighter Willis Lewis fined $10 for striking a subway employee after a dispute over rude language.
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United Press
Madrid
Cortez
France
New York
Willis Lewis
Subway
Wil- Me
Notable Auto Parts List From Local Trade Auction
A readable fragment lists items including shoes, tubes, chains, covers, carbide, spark plugs, batteries, oildag and gredag, suggesting a catalog or auction inventory. No dates or buyers shown. Strong entities are generic product names and brands. no full event context.
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