Turbulent March in Politics and Tax Debate
Fragmentary report outlines a March 16 session, Cannon re election hinted amid constitutional power debates. Mentions Bulkeley and McLean for 1911 assembly, Republican factions, and a controversial corporate tax plan aimed at manufacturing valor, with Taft era tariff echoes and legislative friction shaping state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclean
Jmiepatoy Bulkley
Gates
Bulkiey
Spears
Hill
Hecaume
New Haven
Mrears
Bulkeley
Leginiay
Brandeges
Hull
General Assembly
State
Rumors of stamp taxes and adulterants prompt health worry
A fragmented early 20th century text discusses potential stamp taxes to fund government needs, concerns over adulterants in foods and medicines, and the impact on public health. It mentions the Pure Foods act and a New York detective, Petrosing, possibly a diplomatic agent, whose death in Italy could raise international questions about organized crime. A 14 day Pazo ointment claim for piles is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrosing
New York
Italy
Mafia
Camorra
The Farmer March 16 1909 Milford Visit and Local Events
Scotland visitor in Milford. Clayton Blakeslee weighs a rude offer to travel to Boblon. Lenten lecture at Chret church by Rev C G Clark. Concert for St James church features Miss Quill and solos. Parade badges distributed by St James. Car trolley collision on Main street injures no one. Rev Rae of Hartford addresses Congregational chapel. Funeral sermon rumor debunked. Neighborhood church supper moved to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Farmer
Scotland
Milford
Clayton Blakeslee
Boblon
Chrtetchurch
C. G. Clark
Shelton
Agnex Judeon
Bridgeport
Yather O'Connor
Heil Meza Hall
St. James’ Church
Trigao
St. James
Michael Pittsian
Mons
Riggeport
Kathleen Ayoureen
Sarah van
Sc James
Sarah L. Ryan
Mr. Rae
Hartford
Congregational Church
Ellett W. Peck
Rae
Town studies widening streets to 50 feet and fence relocations
Town meeting considers returning fences to original lines and widening major streets to 50 feet. Judges and officials debate cost, feasibility, and impact on Nichols Terrace, Cru sack, Hopkins, and Sasco Hill corridors while planning for city water access and safer curves near St. Thomas church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helneck
Sarey
Hopkins Corner
Fox
St. Thomas’ Church
Hopkins
Spooner
Jude Banks
Nichols ‘Terrace
Piint’s Corner
Sasco Hill
Justice Wakeman
Wakeman
Crusack's Corner
Nichols’ Corner
McCarr’s
Kelley's
Stratford Notes and Town Happenings in Stratford
Stratford town notices recount Major Merwis visiting and leaving, Red Men gatherings and talks by Freyer, local church events, a sick list update for Mrs. on North Avenue, and plans for shade tree replacement. Reports mention weddings, funerals, funeral attendance in Putney, and local church and school discussions.
Widow Sherwood suit over town road disaster decided
In Fairfield a town meeting debated Mrs Charles G. Sherwood’s claim after her husband died when his horse fell into a brook near the Main Plain road. Judges and selectmen weighed liability, a $1000 offer was discussed, and the town council sought a compromise while considering highway safety and tax abatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sherwood
Mui Plain
Fox
Perry
Banks
Sherwood
Beach
Ant
Lady White
Donaldson
Selectmen
Selectman
Mabie
Justice Wakeman
Shi
Wakman
Cummings Selectman Fox
Bridgeport
Flint
Bacon Wakeman
George Reineck
Sacthport
Selectman Fox
Heineck
Chaprat
Board of Directors
Wakeman
Simon Pease
Carey
Judee Peery
Boy Killed by Auto in Greenwich
Four year old Louis Marks Jr., son of local grocer Louis Marks, was struck yesterday by Julian W. Curtiss of New York car with driver Peter McGuire. The accident followed paralysis of a horse in front of Charles T. Wills’ carriage. crowd gathered as the child ran to inspect. McGuire released on recognizance after police questioning. Personal mention notes Fred Hutchinson to join Self-Floto Shows staff this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich, Amron
Louis Marks, Jr
Louis Marks
Julian W. Curtiss
New York
Peter McGuire
Curtiss
James McCann
Phillips Marks
Charles T. Wills
McGuire
Henry B. Waite
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Conn
RE Farmer Publishing Co
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Peal
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Amenet
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Cannon
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Bocs Fyler
Lilley
Taft
Ways and
Wartford Tire Waegests
Gebers
Congress
ROYAL
Paul LaCroix
Clitus King
Mr. LaCroix
Hargrove School
LaCriz
Stratford
Connor
St. Patrick's
Merwis
Abrabis Lincoln
Packard
Washington
Freyer
Richard King
Rnods King
IR Louise Fairebild
Brett ‘Odlat
Apell
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Stevens
de. Lawson
Majin
Mir Lawson
Mise Blanche Hodges
George J . Wilson
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Capt
A. Pedal
Benjamin
Bermuda
Palm Beach
Geers Dufour
Sieving
Tate
Greenfield Hille
Lovell-Hines
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Joses Burt Ruby
Putney
George Martinbarr
Tocallty
Anynura
Wavens
Putney Chase
Coneregate
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Curkey
American Board
Hospitales
Charlew Dewarrow
Patterson Avenue
Howland
Bonak
Hund's Corner
Salt
Father O'Connor
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Boy
Auto
Greenwich Street
Fred Hutchinson
Barnum and Bailey
Buffalo Bill
Eican Plop
Spean
Royal Hotel
European
Gallard
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Tiwel
Main St
Ballard
Gillette
Boston
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Ina Dewand
Ely Brochara
Warren Street
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St. Patrick’s Day
Southworth's
Gledhill & Co
COR. Water & Union Sti
Cure Court Exchange
Evenneay
Gerry
Fisa
Telbas
Coe, Wall & Midille
Sta
Everard's Beer
Liquor & Greey Co
Bachman
Tdeal Laundry
Commercial St. Tele
Jersey
Owen Keenan
Fairfield Avenue
James Staples & Company
Bankers & Brokers
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Holzer
W. K. Mollan
Thoas
Lee Tein
Eee Tele
Tare Sreeratis Ul Caer
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Harry Devenport
MITH
Rm W. Jackson
Edwin A. Relkin
Sarah Adler
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Eriday
Foliceman's
Pather and the Boys
Henry B. Hares
King of All Laugh Makers
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Homalind Corfinn
Eve
Lucetta
Warner Circle
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Wat
Quilty
St. Patrick's Night
Merry
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Best Picture Theatre
Ambeieto
Cash Register CO
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Southworth
A. M. Wooster
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U. B
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Prain St
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