White House Will Be Dry Under Wilson
Washington reports the Wilson administration will be exceedingly dry, with President Wilson and his cabinet opposing alcohol in any form. Secretary Bryan and Speaker Clark are noted teetotalers, and a large southern Democratic majority suggests little wine or wassail in the White House for years to come.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Bryan
Nebraska
Clark
Senate
House
South
President Hayes
Hayes
Executive
Nominations sent to the Senate by President Wilson
President Wilson transmitted today several nominations including Daniel C. Roper as first assistant postmaster general from South Carolina. Alexander M. Dockery of Missouri as third assistant postmaster general. James E. Blakeslee of Pennsylvania as fourth assistant postmaster general. Peter J. Hamilton of Alabama as United States judge for the district of Porto Rico. Charlies P. Neill of the District of Columbia named Commissioner of Labor Statistics.
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Senate
Wilson
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
Alexander M. Dockery
Missouri
James E. Blakeslee
Pennsylvania
United States
District of
Porto Ricco
Peter J. Hamilton
Alabama
Charlies P. Neill
District of Columbia
Blakeslee
War Department
Wilson imposes morning hours for appointments
President Wilson announced a new rule to limit visitors, scheduling appointments after 11 am and devoting 9 am to 11 am to correspondence. Cabinet members and certain staff are exempt, while others will be redirected to departments to narrow the White House crowd before considering appointments.
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Wilson
Burleson
White House
Democratic National
Fort Worth
Tex
Con
Congress
Jersey
Imation
Dockery 15 Chosen Former Gary Alexander M Dockery
Alexander M Dockery of Gallatin Missouri has been chosen for third assistant postmaster general and formerly served as a U S Representative. The nomination will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Gary
Alexander M. Dockery
Gallatin, Mo
Congress
Senate
Tofae
Candidates for Federal Judgeship Across Connecticut
The piece lists eight avowed candidates for the U S judgeship vacancy created by Judge Platt’s death, with candidates including William B. Thoms and James P. Pigott. It notes party caucus plans in New Haven on March 21 to discuss the appointment, plus debates on Bridgeport customs collector, and mentions related political maneuvering in Washington and state congressmen.
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New Haven
United States
James Platt
Meriden
Washington
Thomas L. Reijly
Hartford
Judge Platt
Platt
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Donovan
Ie Ee
Congress
Opening of King George III Parliament Speech in London
King George III opened the third session of parliament in London with Queen Mary present. The ceremony featured the throne speech focusing on ending the Balkan war, with praise for unity among great powers and empire defense efforts. Suffragette disturbances and vault searches marked the day as police controlled crowds and ensured orderly proceedings.
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London
George
House of Peers
Queen Mary
House of Commons
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Hall
Edward VII
Alexandria
Paar
Robert I. Borden
Peter White's City of Bridgeport Book Sale Note
Peter White of Milwaukee Wisconsin presents The City of Bridgeport Connecticut a study of permanent boards commissions committees and offices excluding courts education and elections. Paper bound price twenty thousand dollars. Copies available free at city clerk's office. This abridged compilation reproduces White's reports in this paper.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Peter White
Milwaukee
Wis
Haywagon Fall Fractures Right Ankle in Housatonic
Valerie Arnold fell from a hay wagon on Housatonic Avenue this afternoon, suffering a fracture to the right ankle. An ambulance crew transported him to St Vincent’s Hospital.
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Housatonic Avenue
Valerie Arnold
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Irvine Explosion Wrecks Town Killing Many at Nobel Works
A massive dynamite blast at Nobel's Explosive Works in Ardeer near Irvine, Ayreshire, today killed several residents and injured hundreds. Fire and devastation spread through Irvine as walls collapsed and key buildings were wrecked. three explosions sent smoke plumes visible for miles. Six bodies recovered by mid afternoon with many treated in hospitals.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Irvine
Ayreshire
Nobel
Ardeer
Joe Barrys Theatre Burns in Greenwich Fire
Fire in the Edward H Abrame Block on Greenwich avenue caused about 35000 in damage. The interior was burned out affecting Congress Theatre Joseph Barry M J Saunders Employment Agency Wilson Close Migs E Von B Read and the Greenwich News plant owned by F W Lyon. Fire started in the boiler room and was reported by a janitor who returned to find the building ablaze.
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Greenwich
Conn
Edward H. Abrame
Greenwich Avenue
Congress Theatre
Moving Picture House
Joseph Barry
Bridgeport
Mre
M. J. Saunders Employment Agency
Wilson & Close
Migs. E
von B
Rebels Battle Huerta Troops Near Nacozari
After a daylong clash from Saturday morning to yesterday afternoon, 300 state troops hold Nacozari while 250 Huerta soldiers retreat toward Agua Prieta. News arrives as communication is restored below the point. Capture of Nacozari opens the road toward Agua Prieta and potential western border advances.
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Douglas
Ariz
Nacozari
Huerta
Agua Prieta
Nogales
Naco
Sonora- Arizona
Sonora
Hermosilla
Canena
Southern Pacific
Mexico
General Wood Reports Rebel Concentration at Montlave
Washington dispatch says Maj. Gen. Wood chief of staff received reports from Eagle Pass that rebels under Col. Cártan za are concentrating at Montlavaa to make a stand against the federal army.
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Washington
Wood
Eagle Pass
Col. Car- Tanza
Montlava
Orchestra Leader Shoots Himself In Ansonia
Ansonia March 10 George v Hoar a well known musician and orchestra leader fatally wounded himself about 1130 o clock today by shooting himself in the right temple with a 32 calibre revolver He was in good health and spirits last night but remained in bed this morning where he shot himself He lives on North State street with his father James T Hoar and sister Eva Hoar Amos Rowbottom a well known farmer of Trumbull died today at the age of 74 years He had been in poor health for some time His wife died two years ago
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Marisborough House
Whitehall
House of Commons
House of Lords
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Tower of London
House of ‘Lords
Ansonia
George v. Hoar
North State Street
James T. Hoar
Eva Hoar
Amos Rowbottom
Trumbull
Senators Probe Suffrage Parade Disorder In Washington
Washington March 10 Senate sub committee resumes inquiry into the disorder at last Monday's suffrage parade. District Commissioner Johnson testified on policing the line and a crowd described as mob like. Police Chief Sylvester said fault lay with duty officers. Miss Janet Richards testified policemen were idle. The committee aims to hear police captains and establish how the crowd moved beyond control.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sylvester
Janet E. Richards
Senator Chamberlain
Miss Richards
Suffragettes in Arson Act Strikes Two Rail Stations
London March 10 militant suffragettes today attributed another arson act to their movement. Saunderton station of the Great Western Railway burned to the ground with its contents despite fire brigades' efforts. Nearby Croxley Green station on the London and North Western Railway also destroyed. cause not yet determined. Placards reading Burning to get the votes and Votes for Women were found nearby.
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London
Saunderton
Great Western Railway
Croxley Green
London & Northwestern
Saunderston
Labor Unions Plan Bridgeport Hearing on Compensation Bills
Up to sixty Bridgeport labor representatives prepare for a Capitol hearing on workers' compensation bills. Carpenters lead a delegation of machinists plumbers typographical and painters unions with others, as hundreds of workers are expected. Central Labor Union leaders Charles Stout and John J ONeil head the Bridgeport group.
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Bridgeport
Capitol
General Assembly
Carpenters’ Union
Committee On
Committee On Guanciary
Charles Stout
John J. O'Neil
Central Labor Union
Architect to Present Sketches at School Board Meeting Tonight
New York architect James Gamble Rogers, chosen to design the new high school, will attend the board of education session this evening. He plans to present rough sketches based on a report from Supt Deane and high school officials and will likely elaborate on his ideas for the building.
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James Gamble Rogers
New York
Board of Education
Supt. Deane
Bridgeport Education Too Cheap Says Expert
Dr. James H. Van Sickle reports Bridgeport public schools spend far less per pupil than 100 similar cities. Annual cost is 26.91 versus 41.13, with 200000 extra yearly needed to match peers. He urges appointive powers for the superintendent, more rooms, stronger curriculum, and an industrial focus for the high school.
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Bridgeport
James H. van Sickle
Board of Education
van Sickle
van Sickie
Electric Zone Men Demand Wage Rise
Maurice Breen of the Electri cal Workers' Association announced that all New Haven & Hartford Railroad Electrifying Division employees have demanded a wage boost, shorter hours, and travel time to count as work. They seek about an 18 percent raise, nine hour days, and time travel counted. If no reply by March 18, a walkout may occur. a meeting in New Rochelle is set for March 17 to decide on actions.
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New York
Maurice Breen
Electrical Workers’ Association
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Mr. Breen
New Rochelle
M'Guire Must Fight For License In Fairfield Hearing
Evidence of a $10 fine in September 1711 for liquor law violation against P. J. McGuire, Fairfield saloon keeper, will be presented to county commissioners as the Malleable Iron Co remonstrance hearing resumes. Prosecutor Harry R. Sherwood reports McGuire and associates were arrested at Gypsy Springs, Fairfield. State's Attorney Stiles Judson seeks to show McGuire is an unsuitable licensee.
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P. J. McGuire
Gregory Street
Fairfield
Malleable Iron Co
Pete McGuire
Harry R. Sherwood
Westport
McGuire
Thomas J. Donnelly
Thomas F. Walsh
Newton Spencer
Gypsy Springs
McCure
Stiles Judson
The
Malleable Co
Sulzer withdraws stock transfer bill in Albany
Gov. Sulzer announces withdrawal of the Stillwell Weil bill that would double tax on stock transfers. The proposal, backed by a revenue committee, prompted a stock exchange celebration with brokers cheering the decision on March 10.
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Sulzer
Albany
Stillwell Weil
Sulver
Governor’s Committee of Inquiry
New York
Death of H A Dunham Ends Long Civil War Veteran Life
Ansonia March 16 Henry A Dunham aged 72 died last night at his Seymour home. Brother of ex County Sheriff A B Dunham of New Haven he was a Civil War veteran native of Oxfoer g and widely known.
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H. A. Dunham
Ansonia
Henry A. Dunham
A. B. Dunham
New Haven
Seymour
Mr. Dunham
Ox Foerg
Wilson Policy on Federal Patronage Stirring Washington
Congressman Reilly spoke at the Emmet Club praising President Wilsons plan to distribute federal patronage through department heads. He noted Wilson has impressed officials and lawmakers, with cabinet members from the last Congress aiding access for office seekers. The extraordinary session begins in April and may extend into summer.
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Wilson
Washington
Reilly
Congress
Burleson
Arbitration Opens In Firemen Labor Dispute
New York March 10 Arbitration of differences between railroads and their 35000 firemen began today before a board chosen under the Bré man act. The panel led by William L Chambers heard opening statements from both sides. Testimony will be taken by April as the board seeks a decision on the wage and working conditions dispute.
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New York
Bréman
William L. Chambers
Washington
W. O. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Lines
East
Albert Phillipe
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Eunkinemen
Chambers
Menazers-And-Amone Ue
Hkc
Five More States to Make White Slavery Probe
The Illinois legislature plans a broader probe as governors of Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio consider forming commissions with plenary powers to investigate white slavery. The Illinois panel will pause hearings to consult with John D. Rockefeller Jr. and seek a meeting with President Wilson in Washington for cooperation.
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Chicago
Barratt O'Hara
Illinois Legislative Vice Investigation Committee
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Hare
Stewn
Chicago Commission
Johny D. Rockefeller, Jr
Washington
Wilsén
Obituary for Mrs Mary Kiernan of Catherine Street
Mrs Mary Kiernan widow of Michael Kiernan died yesterday in St Vincent's Hospital after a short illness. Survived by sons Joseph and Jane, daughter Catherine, sister Eve James Cummings, and brother Joe Arthur. Widely respected by friends in the community.
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Mary Kiernan
Catherine Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Michael Kiernan
Joseph
Jane
Catherine
James Cummings
Joe Arthur
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