The Brake Was No Good in Doherty's Fatal Run
An examination of Engineer Charles L. Doherty's claim that the Pacific engine brakes failed. Testimony shows air brakes hissed, Doherty claimed no brake effectiveness, and repairs and prior notes support a faulty system while other factors point to broader railroad mismanagement underlying wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Charles L. Doherty
Stamford
Smith
John Harmon
New Haven Corporation
Carroll
Harmon
Bardo
New Haven
Bridgeport
Two Engineers on Each Engine Urged for Rail Safety
The article argues that recent wrecks blamed on the engineer’s negligence show one man per engine is insufficient. It urges railway practice to require two engineers per cab to protect the public and counter the perceived fallibility of individual operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timony
Bridgeport
Stamford
Fairfield
Mellen
Baldwin as an Economist Baldwin as an Economist
In Hertford Times tribute by Attorney-General Light in New Haven lauds Governor Baldwin as the savior of state finances. Light praises his thrift and vetoes that kept Connecticut from a looming deficit, noting savings of 2 to 3 million dollars since 1911 and urging continued fiscal restraint by the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
Baldwin
John HE
New Haven
Judge Light
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Connecticut
Suffragan Bishop Questioned in Connecticut Diocese
In Waterbury American coverage the Connecticut Episcopal Diocese debates a suffragan bishop as a potential helper for Bishop Breuster. Clergy resist due to lack of path to see succession and fear of division, while bishops elect previously declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Possible Fall Convention Weighs Electing a Suffragan
A bishop's assistant notes that a fall convention may be called to elect a suffragan to sustain the diocese. Quiet clergy canvassing could reveal several priests willing to serve if chosen. Rev. Mr Buckley proposes a coadjutor to act as missionary bishop for eastern Connecticut with an eye to forming a separate diocese.
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Buckley
Connecticut
The Bedbug and Its Role in Spreading Disease
The bedbug Cimex lectularius is linked to relapsing fever bubonic plague kala azar smallpox and typhoid. It travels via travelers homes and birds nests, hiding by day and surviving in harsh conditions. Extermination requires systematic fumigation coordinated by the municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
The
American Medical Association
Parasol Styles and Art Prints at D M Read Co Fourth Floor
The D M Read Co offers a wide range of parasols including white black checks and fashionable borders with new shapes such as The Palm La Sonette LaRondelle La Champignon and standard styles priced from 1.00 to 5.00. Also features photogravures prints and framed art including Rembrandt Reynolds and Sir Gallahad pieces with frames and prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Rembrandt
Sir Gallahad
Old Elm Road
Towels and More Towels From Turkish to Huck Styles
A newspaper ad lists a wide range of towels and linens with varied prices. Turkish towels and bath sheets are offered in multiple sizes and prices, along with imported hem stitched towels, bath mats, guest towels, and hand towels. Also appears are rubdry towels and face cloths, floor cloths, dish cloths, and polishing cloths, plus an undermuslin sale drawing crowds and bargains.
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OF the Episcopal Church
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport Hydraulic CO
Hincks Bros. & CO
New York Stock Exchange
State St
Bridgeport, Conn
D. M. Read Co
St. Cecilia
D. M. Read Company
Radford
B. Smith
Matt Tocrore
Ferp Soan
Aricoeld Ave
Man
United Department Stores
Lynch
United Department Store
Boston
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