Out of Town Teachers Urged for Bridgeport Schools
Dr. James H. Van Sickle of Springfield Mass urges Bridgeport to appoint at least one third of public school teachers from outside the city. His report, now with N. W. Bishop, recommends imported staff to spur local appointees and calls for a new high school to ease overcrowding and provide proper facilities.
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Board of Education
James H. van Sickle
Springfield
Mass
van Sickles
N. W. Bishop
Bubd
van Sickle
Bridgeport
W. Deane
James Gambie Rogers
Gerade School
Democrats Will Keep the Faith in County Commissioner Plan
In Martford March 11 the Democratic General Assembly plans a bill to elect a full three member board of county commissioners at the 1915 November election with minority representation likely. One term expires in October. appointees will serve until election. Senate and House nominees total sixteen, with action pending. Senate Leader McDonough supports the plan.
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Martford
General Assembly
Baldwin
Senate
House
McDonough
Germany to Seek $250 Million for Army and Navy
Berlin reports the Reichstag will convene an extraordinary summer session to authorize a large increase in the army and navy. A special war tax is expected to fund the buildup as Germany faces a perceived encirclement by England France and Russia. An appropriation of $250000000 is rumored, with officials drawing parallels to wartime sacrifices of 1812.
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Berlin
Cologne
Reichstag
England
France
Russia
Germany
Public Service Companies Ordered To Use Shared Poles
Hartford March 1 The Public Utilities Commission issued orders to electric companies to inspect wiring twice yearly and after storms, file reports, and ensure a single pole line with six feet clearance between high and low voltage wires. The actions follow Miss Gertrude Garity of Suffield losing a hand after an electric shock caused by a circuit between transmission and lighting systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
Gertrude Garity
Suffield
Miss Garity
National Electric Light Association
C. C. Elwell
Manicure verdict shocks county in $7,000 award
A Shelton manicure, Mary F. Brodie, won a $7,000 civil verdict against Connecticut Co. for injuries from a trolley car derailing or starting suddenly. The jury, out since Thursday afternoon, totaled the award after an all day session amid tension and one juror delaying the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Superior Court
Mary F. Brodie
Shelton
Connecticut Co
Cardinal Gib bons denies suffrage interview claims
Baltimore March 1 Cardinal Gib bons flatly denies published reports that he favored woman suffrage in a meeting with General Rosalie Jones and her suffragette army. He says he never urged Congress to hear them and that the press misquoted him by dropping the conditional if. He also insists the suffragette hike did not aid the cause.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Rosalie Jones
Joan of Arc
France
National Congress
Verdict of First Degree Murder in Girl Case
Pittsburg March 1. Edward Exler found guilty of first degree murder in the assault and death of 12 year old Lillian Schadle on Thanksgiving Eve after jurors deliberated all night. Prosecutors said Exler carried out a brutal attack leading to the child’s death.
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Pittsburg
Edward Exler
Lillian Schadle
Riots Break Out as Garment Strike Sparks Downtown Clash
Two strikers were arrested and a riot call summoned reserves after pickets of the United Garment Makers Union clashed with strikebreakers at the Scott Clothing Company in downtown Boston. Authorities reported general fighting among police, strikers, and strikebreakers.
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Boston
United Garment Makers
Antobioa Marcelli
Giovanni Corangelo
Angelo Palombier
Scott Clothing Company
New York
Josephine Casey
Miss Casey
Gertrude Barnum
Chicago
Sights of suffrage hikers in feminine frills draw crowds
Washington March 1 General Rosalie Jones and her weary suffrage army arrived in frills after a 16 day march from New York. The group planned a White House sighting and tea for war correspondents while off the job until the suffrage parade on Monday. The donkey cart used in the pageant may be auctioned after the parade.
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Washington
Rosalie Jones
White House
Taft
A. G. B. Baird
New York
Stike Leaders Clash With Paterson Police
Paterson New Jersey March 1 official in charge of the silk workers strike serves notice to May or McBride and Police Chief Bimson they will not recognize police censorship of speakers at meetings. Editor Alexander Scott released on bail plans lawsuit over police seizure of yesterday’s edition. Mass meeting planned in Hal edon with possible Paterson street march opposed by authorities. Weidmann dye shop strike expands with 1000 more workers out. mills close at noon. critical week looms as manufacturers vow to resume Monday.
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Scott
Haledon
Paterson
Bimson
Weidmann
Tomorro
Mail-Order Bride Flight Ends With Police Capture
Steve Joecob, 34, of Bridgeport, accused of assaulting his mail order fiancée after chasing her from a lodging house. He fled on foot and was dragged into a car at the Fairfield Avenue viaduct by Charity Inspector Alexander Morrissey, then turned over to the Third Precinct. Joecob, twice married with a 13 year old daughter in care, awaits city court Monday on the charges.
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Steve Joecob
Bostwick Avenue
Steve
Margaret
Steve Wargo
Howard Avenue
New York
Bridgeport
Esther Marasis
Jacob
State Street
Alexander Morrissey
Wairfield Avenue
Morrissey
Third Precinct
Wilson Bills Push for Jury Reform and Direct Senate Election
Trenton reports Gov. Wilson aims to push ten reform measures through the legislature before retirement. Three main bills remain, centering on jury selection reform, the second primary, and direct election of U S Senators. The seven enacted include the seven sisters and the governor’s corporation laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
White House
United States
Taft Opposes Philippine Independence in Tribune
President Taft, on the eve of retirement, reiterates in the New York Tribune his opposition to Philippine independence. He warns the proposal is dangerous and ill advised and urges support for the Philippines as the "little brown brother" under continued responsibility and guidance.
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New York
Taft
New York Tribune
Philippine
Little Brown Brother
Philippines
Islands
Gold Medal for Rostron Today
Captain A H Rostron of the Carpathia receives a solid gold medal in the East Room of the White House in a ceremony attended by Congress members and Mrs Rostron. President Taft delivers a praise filled brief, Rostron thanks the assembly and departs for an informal reception.
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Washington
A. H. Rostron
White House
Congress
Friends
Rostron
Taft
Glass to head banking panel in currency reform push
Washington March 1 Representative Glass of Virginia is expected to lead the new House banking and currency committee. He plans an intermediate report supplementing Pujo’s currency reforms, with bills ready by April 1 for submission to an extra session. The aim is to defend currency reform and counter recent criticisms while reintroducing measures next Congress.
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Washington
Representative Glass
Virginia
Pujo
New House
Glass
Wilson
Congress
Banking Committee
Falls Nine Floors to Death in New York Shaft
Samuel Goodman a New Haven jeweller and active charity figure was killed when he stepped into an open elevator shaft on the ninth floor of a twelve story office building at 180 Broadway New York. The body was found and brought to New Haven. he leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Samuel Goodman
New Haven
Broadway
New York
Frederick Goldsmith
Ingomar Goldsmith & Co
Mr. Goodman
Mr. Goldsmith
Goodman
Louis Metzger
Helen Goodman
Huntington Street
Harmonic Lab
The
Elks
Firebug Brains Under Arrest In Bronx Roadhouse
John Daniel keeper of a Bronx roadhouse was committed to jail for 30 days by Magistrate Levy to await extradition papers from Chicago. He denies the Chicago indictments and says he was in his Bronx establishment when the alleged crimes occurred. Assistant District Attorney Furthman of Chicago filed six Cook County indictments and promised prompt extradition papers.
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New York
America
John Daniel
Bronx
Levy
Center Street
Chicago
Daniel
Furthman
Cook County Grand Jury
Fire Board Nixes Two Candidates For City Fire Dept
Fire Commissioner John H. Fague is weighing a replacement candidate after the board rejected two applicants tied to his faction. Thomas J. O Leary was named to Cameron s spot while bartender Thomas Bohen was rejected as unfit. No appointment was made to fill Bohen s position and the new Engine 10 Co is due to begin work next Saturday.
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John H. Fague
Fire Department
Archie Cameron
Walker-Russell
Democratic Party
Thomas J. O'Leary
Arctic Street
Cameron
Thomas Bohen
D. E. Walker
Bohen
Tague
Engine 10 Co
Theodore Wendt
Maple Avenue
John A. Smith
Union Typwriter, Co
Hanover Street
U S Marshal Hawley to wed Miss Northrop in Brookfield town
United States Marshal Sidney E Hawley plans marriage to Miss Northrop of Brookfield daughter of the late Elmer H Northrop They have known each other since childhood and grew up together in Brookfield The wedding will be quiet due to her father s recent death Hawley formerly county sheriff for 16 years with headquarters in Hartford and residence in this city
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United States
Sidney E. Hawley
Miss Northrop
Brookfield
Elmer H. Northrop
Marshal Hawley
Keeler Avenue
North Avenue
Hartford
Weather Outlook For New Haven March First
A trough from Alabama to New York brings unsettled weather with rain or snow across eastern districts. High pressure to the northwest yields pleasant cool conditions. Zero temps extend from Montana to upper Michigan. In this vicinity expect cloudy skies with light rain or snow, followed by clearing and colder by Sunday night.
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New Haven
Alabama
New York
Mississippi River
Montana
Upper Michigan
Paint Em All Red Order From Postmaster General
Washington report states Postmaster General Hitchcock issued a nationwide directive to paint all mail wagons mailboxes and outdoor service equipment red as part of a standardization effort. The measure affects postal facilities and field operations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft Veto Overridden by Congress in Webb Bill Passage
Congress overrides Taft for first time in his term as Webb immigration measure becomes law without his signature. Senate vote 64 to 2 followed by House 544 to enactment over the president’s disapproval. Prior attempts duringTaft era largely failed, including Burnett-Dillingham bill.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
Allon
Webb
Draughtsman Eck Found Dead in Bed at State Street
William Eck a draughtsman at Locomobi and Bryant Electric was found dead in bed at 1060 State Street. Patrolman Cody and Medical Examiner Gorrick noted he had heart trouble and left no apparent relatives in the U.S. with possible prior residence in Germany. Remains to be held for morgue and contact efforts to locate any kin.
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William, Eck
Locomobi
Bryant
State Street
John Cody
Eck
Lafayette Street
Lyons
M. Gorrick
Gerreear
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Out City
Dr. van Sickle
Public Service Commission
Garity
Miss Brodie
Heart of Boston
Suffrage Army
Staike
Paterson Police
Inamorita
Gov. Wilson
Money Trust
Congressman Glass
Pujo Committee
Virginian
Star Chamber
Walker
Sidney L. Bray
Peck and Tises Co
Park Street
Sunderland
Salt’s Textile Co
Nichols Street
D. J. Cremin
M. Lavery
Barnum Avenue
D. J. Donahue
Lorden
Midicon
G. H. Baker
Singer Manufacturies Co
Pakkstreste
Clark D. C. Iat
Reies
City Hiatt
U.S
Hawley
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