Hartford Trolley Crash Report Holds Motorman Responsible
Hartford March 18 The fatal trolley accident on the New Haven Waterbury line at Summit Station Feb 25 caused two deaths and about 30 injuries. The public utility commission cites Motorman James L McGuire Waterbury as entirely at fault and calls for safer car construction and standardized buffers to reduce telescoping dangers.
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Scarlet Fever Decline Reported in City
Health officials note a rapid decrease in scarlet fever cases with fewer school postings and eased concern. The Myrtle Avenue school classroom removal and ongoing mild cases suggest improved conditions despite intermittent reports, with physicians urging continued vigilance under reporting laws.
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Wilson Favors Budget System
President Wilson backs a federal budget system to streamline government finances. A Jan 30 letter from Trenton to Sen Tillman urges budgeting after his move to Washington. He recalls early interest in financial legislation and aims to reduce piecemeal expense builds.
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King George I of Greece Assassinated in Salonica
King George I of Greece was assassinated in Salonica this afternoon, per a London cable. He was born December 4, 1845, and reigned since 1863. He was linked to European royal families, with five sons and one daughter, including heir Prince Constantine born in 1868.
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Yale Men in Court Today Over Trolley Car Fight
Charles Forman and Joseph Zimmerman of Yale appeared before Judge Scott in the civil court in South Norwalk facing $1,000 damages each sought by Conductor Harry Philipson for injuries after a November 30, 1912 incident on a trolley. Philipson testified the pair were drunk and disruptive, and a struggle ensued ending with the three men and crew in the street.
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Reeves to Succeed Judge F M Peasley
Hartford report says Waterbury Mayor Francis T Reeves will be nominated by Governor Baldwin to fill the district court seat vacated by Judge Frederick M Peasley. Peasley's term ends March 25 1914. Nomination may await a federal judge selection. Thoms of Waterbury is a candidate for that post. Police Sick Benefit Association meets March 20 at 2 30 pm at police HQ with officer elections.
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Wage Increases Estimated at One Million Dollars
Official estimates from New Haven indicate wage and signaling changes at the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad will cost about 1.1 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. Current year wage rises total roughly 435 thousand dollars, with engineers affected and strikes continuing among electric and section workers.
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Hartford Capitol Hearings on State Aid for Hospitals
Hartford March 18 hearings before the Appropriations committee on resolutions for State aid to Bridgeport and St. Vincent's hospitals. Each requests 35000 for maintenance and 40000 for development. Bridgeport residents attended a woman suffrage hearing. Fairfield opposes annexation of part of the Clapp Spooner estate to Bridgeport. John J. Fitzpatrick begins duties in the Secretary of State’s office. Connecticut railroads bill and a governor’s veto message discussed. Senate Democrats delay caucus on Tax Commissioner nomination. Several House favorable reports and open school bond and charter measures noted.
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New London Must Pay 250000 to Claim Million Grant
Hartford reports a battle over a 1911 appropriation for New London harbor terminals. The Senate debated repealing the 1 million grant, with an amendment requiring New London or its citizens to contribute 250000 by Jan 1, 1914. Proponents argued state finances and coastwise economics, while opponents cited New London's true commerce and rail access. Senator McNeil pressed for repeal, citing looming deficits and questionable impact.
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New Haven Stock Holds Stable Despite Market Dip
In New York trading New Haven road stock extended gains mid session with a two point rise to 113 percent as market activity remained steady for the transportation issuer amid broader swings.
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Electrical workers strike on N H road
New Haven March 15 about 200 electrical workers foremen and sub foremen engaged in electrification work on the New York New Haven Hartford line between New Haven and Stamford struck for higher wages. They seek about 28 percent raises with foremen from 4 to 5 dollars sub foremen from 3 50 to 4 50 and linemen from 3 to 4. The New Haven reads it will wait a day or two to allow reconsideration before filling vacancies.
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Pending Strike Threat by Rail Switchmen at Chicago
Chicago March 13 5000 switchmen and yard tender crews at 19 railroads serving Chicago voted to authorize a strike if needed seeking shorter hours and time and a half for overtime. Employers do not expect a strike and mediation under the Era man act may be pursued to resolve questions about its validity after labor department changes.
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Heroic Policeman Is Park City Boy Heroic Policeman Is Park City Boy
Meriden March 18 Patrolman Jammer F Grady badge Wo 1 long serving dean of the force was seriously injured while trying to stop a runaway horse pulling a milk wagon. The horse dragged him, wheels passed over him, and he sustained severe facial and internal injuries. Driver George Rakely of Kensington was thrown and seriously hurt. Grady on duty at time of incident. A native of Bridgeport Patrolman Groip had several years on East Side before moving to Meriden.
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Man shot by sheriff dies from his wound in New Salem
Franz O. Van Velson dies from a gunshot wound after an altercation with Deputy Sheriff Edwards Murphy and Harry McLaughlin while officers attempted to evict him from his home in New Salem. Murphy expected to recover. In Derby, a freight train crew found an unconscious man near the trucks, identified as Fred Ernest Natzech, possibly fell from a passing train on the New York New Haven Hartford line.
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Theew York, New Haven & Hartford
Fatal fall from tree claims Stamford worker
William Crowell, a city employee, died after falling 45 feet while cutting a tree. He was 52, married, and previously noted as two years old in records. Also reported: Mrs. Alice Schulz, 21, died at 20 West Liberty Street after brief illness, with sympathy offered to her husband Albert C Schulz and family.
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