Railroad Committee Attacks Judson and Utilities Bill
Hartford June 14 joint railroad legislative committee issues open letter against the Senate utilities bill. It targets Business Men's Association and Senator Stiles Judson of Stratford, accusing hearings bias and urging lawmakers to scrutinize a minority report amid allegations of industrial disaster and constitutional difficulties.
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United Press
Hartford
Joint Railroad Legislative Committee
Senate Utilities
Stiles Judson
Stratford
Senate
Judiciary Committee
New London
Whiton
Gallagher Wants Property Back
In a Stamford court Gallagher sues his wife to reclaim deed to property at Shippen Point near Stamford. He has lived with her since 1904 and is a wealthy New Yorker from 401 Lexington Avenue.
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Patrick Gallagher
Superior Court
Gallagher
Shippan Pint
Stamford
Lexington Avenue
Hering Plan Sewers Debated In Public Letter Series
The article defends the Hering sewer plan against objections citing water use, cost, and practical flushing. It explains how many flush tanks and gallons are needed, how to measure solids in sewage, and how to detect contaminants outside harbors. It cites Worcester and Providence examples and includes a Worcester City Engineer endorsement of Hering and Fuller.
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Hering
Rudolph Hering
Bridgeport
Holland Heights
Beardsley Park
Sport Hill
Holister Heights
Boston
Hering and Fuller
Providence Sewer System
Hering & Fuller
Providence
Worcester
Mass
Blackstone
City Engineer of
City of Worcester
Seamen Strike Disrupts Major Ocean Liners
Liverpool and Southampton report the seamen's general strike spreading to Teutonic Empress of Ireland and tramp ships. Union leaders predict a shipping tie up within days as dockworkers seek higher wages and better conditions while strikebreakers are prepared. The White Star Line concedes to sailors demands, aiding Olympic's maiden voyage to New York.
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United Press
Liverpool
Shipping Federation
Teutonic
Empress of Ireland
Southampton
International Organization
Havelock Wilson
Wilson
Antwerp
Finland
Eng
White Star Company
Saiors’ Union
Olympic
New York
St. Paul
Lobbyist Holden Draws Fire Over Public Utilities Bill
Hartford June 14 before the House session attorney Benjamin M Holden lobbyist for public service interests and attorney Ralph O Wells argued over bills regulating public service corporations. Holden contended the Senate bill is unconstitutional while Wells defended it and Governor Baldwin. A bet was offered on the governor’s stance but no takers. The dispute drew about 50 representatives and interruptions amid strong exchanges between Dunn and Holden. The House eventually was called to order as debates split into side conversations.
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United Press
Hartford
House
Benjamin M. Holden
Ralph O. Wells
State Businessmen's Association
Holden
Senate
Wells
Baldwin
Molden
Garde
Cromwell
Barr
Suffield
Representative Dunn
Willimantic
Dunn
Scott
Majority Report On Utilities Signed By Two Members
Hartford, June 14. The judiciary committee declares only two of its members signed the so called majority report on public utilities. Observers say this explains the Senate passage and the House’s sudden move to take up utilities. A legislator notes the lack of formal investigation and labels it a mysterious session issue.
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United Press
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Barnum School Flag Day Exercises Highlight Students and Music
Barnum school observed Flag Day with an eighth grade commencement style assembly. Miss Marguerite Bishop and a musical trio led performances to enthusiastic applause. Participants included Katherine Beard Jacob Frankel Nathan Tolkowsky Normal Neal Blanche Tracy and several others. Marriage licenses issued for Clarence L Powell to Ethelyn C Woodruff Wilbur Woodruff to Charles Stegman Nellie Renton George Sherwood to Ada Lownds. In hatpins baroque pearls are triumphant.
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Barnum School
Marguerite Bishop
Misses Beard
Cowell
Bodine
Katherine Beard
Jacob Frankel
Nathan Tolkowsky
Neal Blanche Tracy
Eleanor Havens
Jane
East Side Branch Y
John McNamara
Minnie Nichols
Gerald H. Beard
Clarence L. Powell
Charles H
Katherine BE. Vrendenburg Powell
Ethelyn C. Woodruff
William P
Georgia M. Wilbur Woodruff
Charles H. Stegman
William N
Mary E. Dimon Stegeman
Nellie Renton
John R
Hattie A. Swift Renton
George S. Sherwood
Flatbush, N
Ada C. Lownds
Samuel Lownds
Funeral Procession Follows Ellen McKenna to St Michael's
Obituary notices describe the funeral of Ellen McKenna mother of City Engineer Maurice F. McKenna with service at St Peter's church, high Mass for her repose, and committal at St Michael's cemetery. Also noted are services for Margaret E Lavin and William H Van Vorst, with locations in Easton and Aspetuck, and family details.
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St. Michael's Cemetery
Ellen McKenna
Maurice F. McKenna
Mother Earth
Thomas J. Kelly
St. Peter's
Howard Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Father Kelly
Anna Hartigan
Joseph Weiler
Miss Hartigan
Beautiful Land
George Hawkins
Michael A. Kenny
James P. McLaughlin
George T. McCarthy
W. A. Murray
John Reilly
Margaret E
Thomas
Ellen Lavin
Gregory Street
Sacred Heart Church
Matthew Judge
Joseph T. Picker
James T. McDonald
Margaret Cummings
T. J. Lennon
William H. van Vorst
Aspetuck
Conn
M. E. Church
Easton
A. J. Permall
Southport
van Worst
Frederick
Alice Hamilton
Baltimore
Alfred Cheney, Sr
Norwalk
Orlando
Yonkers
Samuel
John
Greenfield
Lorenzo
Redding
Charles
George Ferris
Centre St
Trial begins in City Court for Dr Downs and Mrs Wrnsley case
In Danbury City Court Judge John R. Booth oversees the manslaughter case of former medical examiner Dr F B Downs and Clayton L Wrnsley of Derby over Mrs Wrisley’s death after an alleged illegal operation. Key witnesses include Medical Examiner Loomis and Dr Penney as the dying statement's admissibility awaits ruling.
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John R. Booth
Danbury
Bridgeport
F. B. Downs
Clayton L. Wrnsley
Derby
Wrisley
F. L. Wilder
Downs
Carl Foster
Booth
William A. Redden
Frank N. Loomis
R. W. Penney
Mary M. French
Robert H. Swift
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Loomis
Dr. Penney
Geath
Clayton L. Wrisley
C. C. Godfrey
John C. Lynch
D. M. Trecartin
Eli B. Mix
Berger Will Vote for the Wool Bill
Washington reports Representative Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin voiced support for the Democratic wool revision bill on the House floor. He argued tariff provisions fail to protect labor and warned of future upheaval as wealth grows while wages lag, urging international cooperation and social reform.
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United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Roosevelt and wife lunch in Bridgeport
Former President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in Bridgeport in the president's touring car at 2 10 this afternoon en route from Oyster Bay to Farmington Conn. They went to the Hotel Stratfield for luncheon and then continued eastward, with the colonel aiming to spend a day or two with relatives. A fashion note mentions changeable supple taffeta returning to favor for afternoon dresses.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Bridgeport
Oyster Bay
Farmington
Fountain Pens At One Dollar Value on Quality
Bargain fountain pens offered at $1.00 claim quality and independence from trusts. Pens feature 14 karat gold tipped points with iridium, mounts in chased gold, mother of pearl, silver filigree, or plain finishes. Each pen promises satisfaction and good value.
Sample sale on knit underwear at low prices
A vintage advert touts samples tine knit underwear at prices from 19¢ to 75¢ and up to $1.50. It promises bargains across sizes and styles, urging women to shop the left aisle gear and noting items available ready Thursday morning.
White raffia and lingerie bags for summer
White and pretty raffia bags in several new shapes with long cord handles priced at 1 and 1.50. Graceful white silk pleated bag with gilt frame and long cord offered for summer use. Lingerie bags feature all over embroidery, fancy braid, mother of pearl button, inside pocket, and tong carrying cord. Left of Main street door.
Value of Wash Suits Worth More Than 95c
A clever maker offers plain white and colored wash suits in sailor and military models. Samples and small lots priced at 95 cents do not reflect true value. Sizes for boys grow yearly and a mother should inspect the selection at 95c in the front basement.
Six new skirt styles priced at one dollar
Six new skirt models offered to measure, with any wool or washable fabric in stock made up for a single dollar in addition to regular price. Quality guaranteed, no extra for findings. Select fabrics in woolens and grays are available at one dollar per yard and less. Right aisle rear.
Shirts for sale at one dollar each in three styles
Three neat shirt styles offered at a dollar each. Neglige with matching collars and negiges with turn-back cuffs for wear with white collars, plus silk and cotton with attached collar for wear with white collars. Right of Main street door.
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Main Street
Special end of season two piece suit sale
Rich blue serge and striped fabrics offered at 17.50 with guaranteed fit. Tailor clears stock of short pieces with usual careful work and quality fabrics, promising satisfaction. Comparable suits typically sell for 25 or more.
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Mohican Company
Haddock
Railroad Committee
Judson and Utilities
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas
Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Pneumatic
Toola
Hughes & Chapman
Vincent Bros
Bridgeport, Conn
Jackson's Book Shop
Conciliation Board
White Star Co
Giant Olympic
Attorney Holden
DR. Downs
Berger
Roosevelt and Wife
Jennie Hamilton
Hiowland
Pairfeld Avenue
Cannon Street
Howland Dry Goods
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