House Rejects Bill to Restrict Autos in Hartford
In Hartford the House voted 82 to 69 to reject a bill by Representative Thoms of Waterbury imposing speed limits of 39 mph in the country and 12 mph in cities. Debates cited 1911 and 1912 auto deaths, with many pedestrians among the victims, and opponents argued enforcement and existing drunken chauffeur laws.
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Hartford
House
Thoms
Waterbury
Connecticut
Rep. Wilson
Bridgeport
Kirchberger
Morris
Committee On
Connecticut Automobile Association
Charles M. Robinson
Wethersfield
Wilson
Magee
Hall
Willington
New York
Lockwood
Stamford
King
Fairfield
Kelly
Windham
New Milford
Grant Relieved as Superintendent of State War and Navy Building
Captain Ulysses S. Grant of the corps of engineers, son and grandson of notable generals and presidents, is ordered relieved from his post as superintendent of the state war and navy building, effective April 30. He will be stationed at Leavenworth Kansas. His successor will be Captain Douglas MacArthur from the engineer school at Washington Barracks.
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Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Corps of Engineers
Frederick Grant
President Grant
State
War and Navy
Leavenworth, Kas
Douglas MacArthur
Engineer
Washington Barracks
Bridgeport Boy Wins State On Adding Machine
Walter C. Allen a nineteen year old Bridgeport clerk won the state championship in Hartford for listing and adding checks. He set records by listing 100 checks in 1 15 3 5 seconds and 200 checks in 2 40 4 5 minutes, beating Sherwood of Hartford who ran behind. Allen has worked five years for T. L. Watson and Co. and lives on Charles Street.
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Walter C. Allen
T. L. Watson and Company
Hartford
American Institute of Banking
Young
Mr. Allen
Wilbur S. Sherwood
Sherwood
Allen
Bridgeport
Watson Company
Charles Street
Elizabeth Burr Seeley Obituary Notice
Elizabeth Burr Seeley widow of Sturgis W Seeley died after a brief illness at her home 259 Ellsworth Street Black Rock She was 35 years old Survived by lighter.
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Elizabeth Burr Seeley
Sturgis W. Seeley
Ellsworth Street
Black Rock
Mulvihill Named for Fairfield County Dem Caucus Seat
Hartford March 19. Senate passage of a bill to elect county commissioners by the people follows a forceful appeal by Judge John H. McDonough Democratic leader. Denis Mulvihill of Bridgeport was named to succeed Judge Mead in Fairfield County. Other actions include rejection of a three headed highway commission bill and several hunting bills. The session also debated Hartford charter changes and charter amendments for several cities.
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Corres
Hartford
Senate
John H. McDonough
Democratic Caucus
Fairfield
Whitman S. Mead
Greenwich
Highway Commission
F. A. Johnson
Committee On
Committee On Fisheries and Game
Stevens
House
Ansonia
Westville
New Haven
City of
Waterbury
Norwalk Town Union
Kings Daughters and Sons
Norwich and
Eee ‘Traction Company
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co
South Manchester Water Co
Waterbury & Mindale Tramway Co
Committee On Public Health and Safety
Hamden
Norwich
Anti Suffragists Have Their Inning at Capitol Hill
Hartford March 19 anti suffragists held their inning on Capitol Hill as advocates of equal suffrage visited the Capitol today. Bridgeport figures included Miss Theresa McMahon Mrs William T Hincks Mrs Samuel Shaw Mrs S T Davis and Mrs Joseph H Whitcomb wife of the Democratic Senator from the 234 district. Mrs Whitcomb watched the hearing on the equal suffrage bills with keen interest.
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Corres
Hartford
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Bridgeport
Theresa McMahon
William T. Hincks
Samuel €. Shaw
S. T. Davis
Joseph H. Whitcomb
Whitcomb
Hicks Realty Co. Reincorporated as Meriden Firm
Hartford March 19 The House approved a bill enabling Hicks Realty Co. a Bridgeport based corporation for years to become a Meriden corporation with its home office moved to Meriden city litigation.
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Hartford
House
Hicks Realty Co
Bridgeport Corporation
Meriden Corporation
Hall Foresees Lobby Fight On Harbor Repeal
Hartford reports Representative Hall of Willington warned that lobby forces will oppose the New London harbor repeal bill as it moves from Senate to House. Avery of Groton sought to set the measure for March 26. Toms of Waterbury supported delays. Gov Baldwin nominated Francis Reeves and Charles Meigs for Waterbury district court positions. Appropriations committee rejected a 660000 line for the Connecticut National Guard Gettysburg visit.
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Hartford
New London Harbor
Representative Hall
Willington
House
Senate
Hall
Avery
Groton
Toms
Waterbury
Baldwin
General Assembly
Francis T. Reeves
District Court of
Frederick BM. Peasley
Charles Meigs
Committee On Appropriations
Connecticut National Guard
Plunge of Girder Fatal to Shirley
Shirley M. J., an iron worker from Schenectady, died at Galen hospital at 4 a.m. from injuries after a girder collapsed at the Crane Valve Co. site Saturday. He sustained a fractured thigh and internal injuries, thrown two stories, the second fatality after Patrick Shanahan. James Monroe remains in serious condition.
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M. J. Shirley
Schenectady
Galen Hospital
New Crane Valve Co
Shirley
Cullinan % Mullins
Yale Man Ordered To Pay Conductor After November Assault
Joseph Zimmerman, a Yale student, must pay conductor Harry Philipson 275 dollars after a civil court verdict. The trial found Zimmerman assaulted the trolley car conductor in South Norwalk last November, injuring his wrist and eye and forcing a week off work.
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Joseph Zimmerman
Yale
South Norwalk
Civil Court of Common Pleas
Harry Philipson
Zimmerman
Philipson
Death of King George of Greece shocks Salonica crowds
Aleko Schinas, a Thessalian native from Volo, shoots King George in Athens after requesting aid. Witnesses say another man accompanied Schinas as the killer fired pointblank. The event triggers panic in Salonica with authorities enforcing tight security and residents barricading homes.
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Thessaly
Athens
Aleko Schinas
King George
Volo
Salonica
George
Schinas
Sofia
Assassin of King George Clas sed as Avowed Anarchist
New York report states Aleko Schines, alleged killer of King George of Greece, is described as educated and an avowed anarchist by Greek consul Demetrios N Botassi. He reportedly held a grudge against the monarch.
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George
New York
Aleko Schines
George of
Greece
Demetrios N. Botassi
New Gloves Offer Fashionable Comfort in Spring Line
Chateau gloves boast wide popularity among Bridgeport customers with soft kid leather, fashionable shades, and close fit. Prices range from 1.12 to 3.00 depending on style, including washable doeskin options and various button counts. Center aisle rear display.
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Bridgeport
Bulgarian neckwear and embroideries in new stocks
The note highlights Bulgarian embroidery on neckwear and stocks, with white and cream jabots, lace, and meshes. Prices range from 25 cents to $5 for chemisettes and guimpes, with Venetian lace and Dutch collars offered in various colors and patterns. Main floor, front.
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Bulgaria
Batiste
Greeks plan funeral for dead monarch in Thessaly
Botassi said Greeks in this city, who knew Schinas, learned the government closed a school of anarchism Schinas had started at Volo Thessaly. Funeral services will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity at a date to be announced.
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Keane
Edward F
Katherine
Martin Keane
Union Ave
St. Michael's Cemetery
St. Mary's Church
Lewis W. Goodsell
Park Avenue
Mt. Grove
Mary Elizabeth
George Earle
Asylum Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Julia L
Howard Swest
Maplewood Avenue
Botassi
Schinas
Volo
Thessaly
Death of engineer Wood in Norwalk
South Norwalk, March 19, Cherie Noah Wood of Norwalk die at his home after a long illness. Born in IMT, he was an authority on engineering matters in this state, having built Norwalk's water and sewage systems. Survived by son James Noah Wood and daughter Mrs. R. S. Van Buren.
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Norwalk
Cherie Noah Wood
Eee
Thie Rearming
Hoe
IMT
Toves
James Noah Wood
R. S. van Buren
Dentists' Licensing Bill Rejected in Connecticut House
Hartford reports that a proposed change in dental licensing requiring a $2 fee for licensure without examination was voted down unanimously in the Connecticut House. Also, Emil H Halkert, eight, died at home from scarlet fever after several days of illness at 428 Dewey Street.
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Corres
Hartford
General Assembly
Connecticut
Emil H
Edward Halkert
Dewey Street
Lill
Woman Recluse Elizabeth Smith Probate Estate Revealed
Meriden March 19 The estate of Mrs Elizabeth H Smith the aged recluse who died last Sunday leaving a will was submitted to the probate court today Relatives called to her bedside found bankbooks showing deposits totaling about 8000 in cash It was stated her estate is worth around 10000 dollars
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Meriden
Elizabeth H. Smith
Powill
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