Attacks on Coroner Phelan and State Attorney Judson
A political defense of Coroner Phelan and State's Attorney Judson. The Hartford Courant is condemned for denouncing officials who pursue law against powerful interests. The article argues officials should pursue due process and public duty despite opposition from media and plutocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Judson
Hartford Courant
Courant
United States
Public Utilities Commission
Inter State Commerce Commision
Pairfield County
The
Courant Has Pursued Mr. Judson
Westport
Atta Icion
Mellen
the Courant
Mulvihill Chosen for Fairfield County Commissioner Seat
Governor Baldwin appointed Denis Mulvihill to Fairfield County as part of a seven Democrat slate aimed at minority representation on county boards. Mulvihill, a Bridgeport veteran four-time mayoral candidate, faced a sharp, partisan challenge but is praised for sound judgment and discretion amid the attack. Lamphere of New London had already been named by the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Lamphere
New Lonon
General Assembly
Denis Mulvihill
Fairfield County
Mulvihill
Bridgeport
Mulvihill Wins Fairfield County Democratic Post
The Democratic caucus in Fairfield county, open to all, backed Mr. Mulvihill after a stormy contest. He is praised for a clean victory and will assume the Democratic commissionership appointed by the governor, expected to serve well in the key post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
Mulvihill
Notable Figures and Milestones From Early 20th Century Times
An assortment of biographical notes marks anniversaries and careers. Sir William Crookes, turning eighty, recalls 1848 at Royal College of Chemistry with Wheatstone and Faraday active in telegraph and power, and Pasteur revolutionizing medicine. Charles Frohman, theater magnate, celebrates fifty third birthday. Robert Collier, publisher of Collier's, marks thirty seventh birth anniversary. The piece also notes St Alban the protomartyr of Britain and landmarks around Verulamium and St Albans, with medieval and modern connections.
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William Crookes
Royal College of Chemistry
Old Students’ Association
The
Royal College
Sir William
Wheatstone
Faraday
Pasteur
Robert Joseph Collier
Illustrated
Collier
New York
Collier’s
Norman Hapgood
Harper's Weekly
Georgetown University
Harvard
Oxford
Boston
St. Alban
Britain
Verulamium
Diocletian
Offa
Mercia
Earl of Verulam
Sey
G. Gilbert Scott
St Albans
Verulum
Cassivelanus
Julius Caesar
Chapmen Day Honors Evangelist J Wilbur Chapman Birthday
A large crowd marks Chapman Day celebrating Dr J Wilbur Chapman on his fifty fourth birthday. The famed evangelist, born June 17 1859 in Richmond Indiana, has conducted revival campaigns across North America and is praised as the “reviver of revivalism.”
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Hell
Dr. Chapman
Dr Chapman
Jesus
J. Wilbur Chapmen
Chapman
United States
Canada
Australia
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Richmond
Ind
Albany
Bethany Presbyterian Church
America
Bethany Church
New York
John H. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Presbyterian General Assembly
North America
Voltaire
Tom” Paine
Ingersol
New Haven Readies for Baldwin Run Rumor Debate
A Hertford Courant summary notes Senator Shanley hints at Baldwin renomination while leaving the governor’s future in voters’ hands. The piece discusses possible paths, including a return to office or a Washington Senate bid, referencing Baldwin’s family history and long-range Connecticut political maneuvering ahead of 1914 conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford Courant
New Haven Register
Senator Shanley
Baldwin
Washington
United States
le Courant
Connecticut
Simeon EB. Baldwin
One Way Streets Rejected by Common Council Hearing
The council considered making Cannon and John streets one way between Main and Broad but heard no support at the hearing. Businessmen opposed the plan and the measure was deferred to the July meeting. The board also adopted a blasting regulation proposal urging permit revocation and a $5,000 surety bond requirement for blast permits to protect the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Main
Broad
Board of Aldermen
Samuel C. Parker
Howland Dry Goods Company
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Henry B. Reilly
Broad Street
John Street
Walker
Cederholm
City votes on blasting ordinance after fatal accident
Mayor Wilson explains the need for a blasting ordinance after a Bridgeport resident was killed by a rock fragment. Alderman Cederholm withdraws objections as the measure passes while the ordinance committee drafts the rule. Director Courtade authorized temporary blasting permits with a $5,000 bond.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Cederholm
Director of
Public Works Court
Ade 8
Deadly parallel clash over Stamford wreck
The Hartford Courant faults the New Haven railway for a string of recent tragedies while the engineer Charlies J. Doherty testifies at Stamford inquest. Doherty describes braking failures from Bridgeport to Stamford and says his attempts to stop the Springfield Express failed despite urgent actions and back injury. The Courant editorial shifts blame to management and rails against trial by newspapers, urging readers to weigh the testimony themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain Herald
Hartford Courant
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Stamford
Springfield Express
The
Courant
Charlies J. Doherty
Bridgeport
Norwalk
the Courant
Federal Express
Bridgepot
West Port
June Undermuslin Sale Opens at Read Co Bridgeport
The D M Read Co announces a June Underwear Sale opening Wednesday morning June 18 featuring muslin gowns chemises drawers and drawers combinations. Bargains include cambric gowns 75c to 1.50, lace trimmed pieces 79c to 1.59, drawer combinations 75c to 2.98, open and closed drawers and corset covers with many items drastically reduced to clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Batiste
Dimity
Miss Alden Teaches Free Needlework at M and Ment
Wednesday is Miss Alden's day at the m and ment for free instruction in art needlework. This Wednesday will be Miss Alden's last day this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alden
M & Ment
Svith
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MR. Mulvihill
Charles Frohman
Deniel
Sandusky
Ike Daniel
Charies
New York Daily Graphic
New York Tribune
Haverly’s Minstrels
London
Withas
Common Council
Atlantic Pharmacy
Main ST. Poors
Wall ST
the Alling Rubber Co
Main Street
D. M. Read Co
Maslin
D. M. Read Companyy
Radford B
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Gus C. Mullen
D. M Head
Staples
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