Hearings on Capitol Hill Stress Utilities Charter Changes
Delegates and judges join a Capitol Hill hearing on a proposed amendment to the United Electric Light and Water Co charter. Opponents seek safeguards for stockholders and limits on debt while others push public utility supervision and broader control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Martford
Committee On Incorporations of the
General Assembly
United Electric Light and Water Co
Public Utilities Commission
William F. Hennen Barmavel G. Dunham
Hartford Electric Light Co
J. E. Cooper
New Britain
Michael Kenealyne
Atlantic Co
Virginia Corporation
Wnited Co
Selstem
Menager
Punderford
Marr
Erom
Ing
Paricians
Fred P. Holt
Bulldine and Losan
Wan Diarly
Militiamen Ban Freak Dances At Forthcoming Ball
The 4th 11th and 14th militia companies with the hospital corps ban dances such as the turkey trot tango and grizzly bear at an Armory ball. The Coast Artillery Corps will assist to enforce the ban while the state militia band provides music for an expected crowd of several hundred couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Caerenes
Coast Artillery Corps
Ihis
Attatr
Spectator Killed by Bull in Valence Ring
A bull in Valence France fatally skewered a spectator when a steel-tipped dart torn from a bullfighter pierced the man’s heart. The bull was slain by the matador moments later as officials removed both body and carcass from the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valence
France
Shad Fishermen Open Season on Connecticut River
Early May reports from Hartford and New York describe the official opening of the 1913 shad fishing season on the Connecticut River. Prices ranged from fractions of a cent to $2 as fish weighed seven to nine pounds, averaging about five. Market notes also cover steer, hog, and lamb quotations from New York, with practice prices for various meats and dressed weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut River
Stert
New York
Police Seek Man Who Forged James Sexton Checks
Police hunt a man described to them who forged the name of James J. Sexton monument worker and stole six blank checks from his book. One forged check was cashed at Hugh J. Lavery’s saloon. another check was refused by the Connecticut Office and Supply Company. Authorities pursue a suspect tied to the missing four checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Sexton
Stratford Avenue
Hugh J. Lavery
Sexton
Monument Works
Beline
Monument
Lavery
Connecticut
Cannes Street
Newtown Notes Include Dog Census and Local Visits
Newtown progress reports show 320 dogs this year vs 417 last year per Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler. Mrs. E J Hall leads the Ladies' Aid Society at Sandy Hook. Masonic Hall hosts O E and visiting Grand Matrons Bertha Gallup and Mary Orr. Community updates cover church repairs, property transfers, road work, and local visits by residents and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Oscar Pitzschler
E. J. Hall
Sandy Hook
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
W. H. Oppie
C. M. Smith
Masonic Hall
O. E
Bertha L. Gallup
Moosup
Mary B. Orr
Meriden
Jephthah
Ansonia
Anna McCartan
St. Rose’s
Metropolis
Morgan J. Keane
Bridgeport
Brookfield
W. B Glover
Danbury
Ezra Young
Main
Arthur T. Nettleton
Young
New Milford
St. John’s Church
Aibball
Tr 8
S. P. Glover
George F. Taylor
Newtown Station
Highway Commisioner
Hartford
W. C. Johnson
C. B. Johnson
Board of Education Considers High School Locker Plans
The board met with architect James G. Rogers to discuss wardrobes for the new high school. After a long session no decision was reached and a committee may offer 5800 for Nichols Street property, with condemnation if not accepted. A further conference with the architect was voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
James G. Rogers
Siefeides
Charles W. Déane
Henry D. Simonds
Nichols Street
Old Home Week at Park Theatre May Week
The Park Theatre hosts a full week starting May 12 featuring Fred Gil man with Ceballos Hilarus j and Rosalie in singing and dancing performances. The whirlwind dancers Hilarus and Rosalie previously wowed audiences at the Winter Gardens for a solid year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Fred Gilman
Ceballos
Hilarus J
Rosalie
Mr. Ceballos
Hilarus
Winter Gardens
Old Regen
Europe alarmed over war threat between Austria and Montenegro
The article notes European powers fearing a conflict over Scutari as Austria-Hungary moves troops. It describes proposed Albanian borders and population, with Italy seeking influence and Greece and Montenegro claiming parts. It details the geopolitical stakes and maps of a future Albania, alongside a separate feature on Ida Tarbell's piece about the money trust and J P Morgan’s testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Montenegro
Scutari
Austria
Balkan
Albania
Belgium
New Jersey
Corfu
Pindus Mountains
Prin River
Dangli
Spring and summer fashion notes from the era
Fashion write up describes pleated gowns with white embroidery and tulle, satin button rows, and bolero lace blouses. Peasant skirts and bright color touches dominate summer styles, with hat trimming, antique coats, and playful children's chambray dresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euscestto
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Capitol Hill
Resseri
New Town
ALL
Ida M. Tarbele Om x. P. Me ‘Gans Self
Ida M. Tarbell
May American
Pujo
Samuel Untermyer
J. P. Morgan
Wall Street
Miss Tarbell
Equitable Society
Mr. Morgan
Equitable
Ryan
Harriman
Mutualife
Mutual
Ir Morgan
Elbasan
Montenegrin
Valona
Itat
Strait of Otranto
Greece
Norfolks & D. B
Jatne
Isaac
Moss
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