Bridgeport Port Customs Saga Splits Connecticut Delegation
A report from Representative Jeremiah Donovan and Congressman Ebenezer Barnes centers on Bridgeport as the port of collection under the customs system. Debate focuses on whether Bridgeport should be state appointed or federal headquarters, with New Haven preferred for headquarters by some colleagues.
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cAveyn
Taft
Bridgeport
Higgins
New Havem
New Haven
Dopovsn
Bridreport
Doneae
Donovan
Hin
Mr. Donovan
Plans Under Way for New Milford Double Tracking
Plans for double tracking of the New Milford line are advancing, with work from New Milford Junction to the main line to be completed by next summer. The project includes adding crossings and extending electrification toward Montreal routes, though approvals and broader electrification remain limited to Stamford to the clx area.
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New Milford
New Main
New York
New
New Haven
New York City
Montreal
Shore Line
Stamford
Thie
Woman Dies in Roadway After Surs Incident
Thompson, March 11. Mrs. Hannah Hall, about 50, died in the roadway after a Surs incident. She had gone to assist a neighbor and was last seen near a tent. Fire damaged clothing and beds near the scene as authorities investigated the unfortunate death.
Sunday Movies Bill Killed in Senate
Hartford March 11 The substitute bill to permit moving picture exhibitions was rejected in the Senate with an unfavorable report. Senators McNeil Whitcomb and McDonough led opposition arguing Sabbath rest and broad entertainment limits. The bill was defeated, ending any related legislation this session.
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Hartford
Senate
Whitcomb
McNeil
Bridgeport
Tollavor
McDonough
Dances and Music Hearer Prep Star's New York Debut
Keith Watt Morris of New York, summer resident here, schedules his first public appearance March 29 at St Ann's church New York. He will perform an Egyptian dance in costume and hopes for a vaudeville engagement. praised by those who have seen his dancing. He is the son of Mrs Julie Watt Morris Curtiss Lawrence of New York, with a Fairfield area charity home.
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Farmer
Merch
Keith Watt Morris
New York
St Ann's Church
West
14Th Street
Julie Watt Morris Curtiss Lawrence
Lawrence
Pairfield
Illness delays Fitzpatrick probate appeal trial
During a court recess attorney John Chamberlain fell ill forcing Judge Burpee to adjourn the afternoon. The Fitzpatrick probate appeal before Judy, Pee and a jury concerns whether the last will was valid and whether the testator was of sound mind. Charles S Cole testified he was conservator for Patrick Fitzpatrick since 1812 and noted possible mental impairment by 1812 before the trial continued.
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Burpee
Chamberlain
Fitzpatrick
Judy
Pee
James J
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Fairfield Ovesume
Charles S Cole
Firzpatrick
Pres
Balaklava hero Tredegar dies at age 82
London March 11 Viscount Tredegar died aged 82. He was one of the few who returned from the charge of the light brigade as captain of the 17th Lancers. There is no heir to Viscount Courtenay, but Charles E Morgan, grandson of the first Baron, succeeds as Baron Tredegar.
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Viscount Tredegar
Balaklava
17Th Landers
Tedly
Viscount Courtenay
Charles E. Morgan
Baron Tredegar
Prince of Wales to Visit Germany
Berlin article notes the Prince of Wales will visit Germany at the end of his Oxford term and travel to Stuttgart under Queen Mary’s family ties. The trip planned for later date will not include Berlin on this occasion.
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Prince OF Wales
Germany
Berlin
Oxford University
Stuttgart
Wurttemberg
Tech
Mary
Royaine
Kingdom of Wurtembers
Berlinetar
Suffragettes in Limelight Spark London Court Action
London March 11 suffragettes again draw attention as Bow Street police court jails terms loom for five women Lillian Cox Dorothy Smith Kathleen Paget Gertrude Vaughan and Grace Stuart after obstructing police while attempting to present a petition to King George on his way to Parliament. Trucks at their headquarters delivered goods as police restrained drivers amid fresh protests and Royal petition efforts.
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London
Bow -Street
King George
King’s Way
Woman's Social and Reform Social
Lillian W. Cox
Dorothy Smith
Kathleen Paget
Gertrude Vaughan
Grace Stuart
Bow Street
Neust
Whole Family Stricken With Tuberculosis Case Costing State and City
A four member Shelton Sanitarium case, with a father 32 mother 23 and two children ages six and infant, will cost the state and city jointly 32 500 annually. The family has suffered for years with tuberculosis but reports were not submitted to the Health Department until recently. The superintendent of charities notes potential savings and lives lost due to reporting failures and urges preventive action.
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Charities Department
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Shelton Sanitarium
Board of Health
Health Department
Superintendent of Charities
Funds Ready for Fitzpatrick's Job
Hartford March 1 The deficiency bill passed the Senate after explanation by Senator McNeil Bridgeport. The bill provides funds for state departments and allows the secretary of state to obtain extra clerical help. John J Fitzpatrick of Bridgeport is named to an important post in Phillips office.
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Hartford
House
McNeil
Bridgeport
John J. Fitzpatrick
Phillips
Therfor
Hartford Hearings On Workmen's Compensation Bill
March 11 hearings on a proposed workmen's compensation act drew to a close in Hartford with Cornelius J. Denaher of Meriden presenting the Federation of Labor bill before joint judiciary and labor committees. Delegates from Bridgeport and others backed the measure as farm labor issues loom for Friday's session.
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Meriden
Federation of Labor
Joint Committees On
Judiciary and Labor
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Tearmere
Line
Denahers
Bridgeport
Danaher
John J. O'Neil
Jasper McLevy
Nicholas Burns
Charles Stout
al McKeon
Martin Kane
T. Aflanagen
State Federation of Labor
Dangher
Gomernherns Tetas
Sears
Amerit Peta Eam
Economist
Europe
Newman Stricken on Capitol Train
Senator C. A. Newman of Bridgeport fell ill on the Bridgeport to Hartford train and was placed to bed at the Hotel Garde after reaching the Capitol. A physician ordered rest for the day. by late afternoon he was much improved and expected to return home tonight.
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Hartford
C. A. Newman
Bridgeport
Garde
Capitol
Senator Newman
Stranger May Have Set Fire to Stock Barn
Woodbury Connecticut March 11 The stock barn of Andrew Anderson burned around midnight with most contents lost. Cattle escaped unharmed. Loss about 2500 dollars. Cause unknown. An investigation planned after Anderson reported a stranger appeared at his house about 9 30 pm asking directions to the road. The man vanished and the barn fire was found two hours later.
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Woodbury
Conn
Andrew Anderson
Anderson
Capitol visits mark fish commission debate and political greetings
Hartford March 11 Captain William A. Lewis of Bridgeport met with legislators opposing the plan to consolidate the Shell Fish Commission with the Fish and Game Commission Congressman Jeremiah Donovan also visited the Capitol welcoming old friends and meeting aides.
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William A. Lewis
Bridgeport
Capitol
Shell Fish Commission
Fish and Game Commission
Jeremiah Donovan
President Wilson Receives Wide Range of Callers at White House
Washington March 11 President Wilson met with a broad roster of callers before cabinet time. Senators Gore Stone Lodge and Smoot, Representatives Kennedy Richards and others visited, while judges from federal courts were expected later. The day highlighted Wilson's busy schedule and evolving wardrobe as White House guests and diplomats circulated.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
War Department
Gore
Oklahoma
Stone
Lodge
Smicot
Kennedy
Connecticut
Furmer
Campbell
Texas
Johnson
Richards
Alabama
Henry W. Dooley
Porto Rico
United States Court of Customs Appeals
United States Commerce Court
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Addis for Judge of Common Pleas Court of Litchfield County
Judge Gideon E. Welch’s term ends September 1914. Gov Baldwin nominates John W. Addis a prominent Democrat of Litchfield county for a four year term as judge of the common pleas court to succeed Welch. Gov also appoints James P. Woodruff of Litchfield as commissioner on building and loan associations for an unexpired term ending July 1, 19 and two years beyond.
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New Milford
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Court of Common Pleas
Litchfield County
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Farrington
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Addis
James P. Woodruff
Litchfeld
Despondent 87-Year-Old Fritz Heminger Dead by Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Hartford reports the death of Fritz Heminger eighty seven at 3 Windsor Avenue by his own action this morning. The cooper was described as despondent and died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.
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Fritz Heminger
Windsor Avenue
House Rejects Bill to Repeal Personal Tax in Hartford
Hartford March 11 The House votes 161 to 47 to repeal the personal tax with an amendment setting the repeal for January 1 next. Debates feature Rep O Keefe Rep McMurray of Bridgeport and Rep Wilson opposing the tax, while reports favoring road and river measures pass.
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House
O'Keefe
Representative McMurray
Bridgeport
Wilson
Committee of Roads, Bridges and Rivers
Appropriations Committee
Tofay
Committee ‘On Agriculture
Derritory Association Trust
Governor Baldwin Nominates Mary Appointments
Gov. Baldwin sent a slate of nominations to the Senate including Frank H. Quinley of New Haven to the harbor board for an unexpired term and four-year term, Lewis Sperry of South Windsor to the pardons board, and Dr. Overlock of Pomfret to the same board for an unexpired term with four-year tenure. The action accompanies a report on roads and a debate over a one million dollar New London harbor appropriation repeal.
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Baldwin
Frank H. Quinley
New Haven
Hosher
New Haven Harbor
George B. Keller
Captain Dowe
General Assembly
Lewis Sperry
South Windsor
Board of Pardons
B.overlock
Pomfret
Dr. Overlock
F. A. Johinson
McNeft
New London Harbor
Peck
Committee On Executive
Corbin
Clent
Overlock
Knight
Willimantic
Bureau of Engineering
McNeil
Comptroller’s Office
Perry
McDonough
Alleged Slayer Eludes Police in Antwerp
Antwerp Belgium March 11. Ham Martinussen alias Verstrade of West Sayville Long Island arrived today on the steamship Finland from New York. An attempt was made to arrest him, but he eluded the local police and escaped. The death of his roommate Hiram Vanderpoel occurred February 22. A Board of Health meeting is scheduled for tonight with the school physician Dr Florence Sherman expected to discuss school matters.
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Belgium
Ham Martinussen
Verstrade
West Sayville
L.I
Finland
New York
Martinussen
Hiram Vanderpoel
Board of Health
Commission
Florence Sherman
Mileage bill of Sen Peck adopted and debated in legislature
The Senate approved a mileage bill changing compensation for lawmakers and creating new rules for transportation expenses. Debate in both houses touched on adjournment dates, committee actions, and the impact on state carriers while noting potential charter amendments and clerk roll calls.
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Sen. Peck
Bridgeport Barbers Favor Commission
In Hertford on March 21 barbers rallied for a commission and reform of duties tied to health services. They urged abolition of the term Terber Oy and the related committee on public health oversight.
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Bridgeport Barbers Favor Commission
Hertford
Bmis
Hwele
Brerd
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