Bridgeport Training School’s Status in Pending Legislation
Bridgeport educators study a General Assembly bill that would require state certificates for teachers entering the field after 1910, with Att. John J. Cullman urging recognition of Bridgeport Training School as on par with State Normal Schools to avoid limiting graduates. Superintendent Deane supports certificates from any conforming institution and says Bridgeport’s school matches normal schools in standards.
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Bridgeport Training School
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Connecticut
State Normal School
John J. Cullinan
Board of Education
He Wales
Charles W. Deane
State Board of Education
Deane
Kenealy Condition Improves After Operation
May 5 report from United Press says Michael Kenealy's condition is very encouraging. He enjoyed a good night, is cheerful, and shows the best signs since the illness began. Sleep improved and distressing symptoms have lessened, suggesting a more satisfactory day ahead.
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United Press
Michael Kenealy
Fairfield speed cases dropped after airfield justice ruling
Justice Bacon Wakeman discharged two Norwalk men Carl Beck and Edward Thames arrested on warrants for speed violations in Fairfield last Sunday. State Policeman Frank Verelli provided the basis for the warrants and measured about 40 miles an hour in a one mile span with a stopwatch. Two additional cases were to be heard but the justice’s action suggested no further proceedings.
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Bacon Wakeman
Carl ‘Beck
Edward R. ‘Thames
Norwalk
Fairfield
Frank ‘Verelli
Wrights Sail Into Home Victory After European Tour
A fragmentary report notes the Wrights sailing for home after a triumphant European tour that drew attention from crowned heads and established them as leading figures of their era.
Hosiery Workers Praise Payne for High Stocking Tariff
A Philadelphia hosiery workers delegation met with Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee in Washington. Led by John S. Stewart of the Working men's Protective Tariff League, they praised Payne for a high stocking tariff, contrasted with the Senate’s Dingley standard, and urged tariff restoration if the bill returns. Payne offered no promises, noting past deeds, and complimented the delegation on their appearance while noting Chicago rivals with larger hats.
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Hosiery Workers of Philadelphia
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
United Press
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Capitol
Senate
Mr. Payne
Chicago
Young Couple Found Dead in a Buggy
Constantinople May 5. The Young Turks sharply increase military patrols in Constantinople and major Turkish cities to curb expected disorder from thousands of dismissed civil officers stirred to a reactionary uprising. The officials, said to have profited under Abdul Hamid, scatter across Turkey and push reactionary propaganda. The Young Turks threaten execution for the most active agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Constantinople
Young Turks
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
City Court Not a Collection Agency
Oscar Clemens 54 Fulton Street challenged in city court morning session over a charge of assault and breach of the peace tied to money owed. Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney urged the court to reject using the court as a debt-collection forum, and Clemens was escorted out without testimony. The episode suggested the police court cannot be used to pursue petty spite or bad debts.
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Oscar Clemens
Fulton Street
Frank Shea
Shea
DeLaney
Clemens
Verilli Destroys Large Liquor Seizure in Stratford
State policeman Frank Verelli destroyed a large seizure of liquor in Stratford from Frank Venturett and John Bond. Demijohns of whiskey and many cases of beer were poured into the street and the vessels broken to satisfy the court order. Receptacles had previously been returned to owners in past cases.
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Frank Verelli
Stratford
Frank Venturett
John Bond
Dynamite Explosion Kills Seven In Nimrod Worksite
United Press dispatch from Missoula reports seven men were killed and four fatally injured by a dynamite blast at the Milwaukee Road right of way near Nimrod. A steam shovel struck a charge of dynamite that had fire and caused a massive explosion.
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United Press
Missoula
Mont
Nimrod
Milwaukee Road
Pittsburg boodlers are sentenced today
Pittsburg May 5 Judge Frazer sentenced six corruption cases involving city council bribery. Former German National Bank president W W Ramsey got 18 months and $1000 fine. Hotel keeper Harry M Bulger and James and Charles Colbert each received two years and $500 fines. Councilmen Klein and Brand were also sentenced with three years six months and two years respectively, with fines of $1500 and $500. Remaining cases await sentence or appeal.
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Ramsey
German National Bank
Bulger
James
Charles Colbert
United Press
Pittsburg
Robert Frazer
John F. Klein
Western Penitentiary Land
Klein
William Brand
W.W. W. Ramsey
The
Harry M. Bulger
Councilmank
A. A. Vilsack
J. C. Wasser
Wasser
Ammonia Fumes Endanger Workers at Packing Plant
An ammonia leak at The Hammond company packing plant on Middle Street caused a blast that knocked three men unconscious and forced about thirty workers to flee. Engineer Frank Scholtz, John Wheeler, and Samuel Blake were treated. Scholtz returned to duty. The pipe break, caused by a weak joint, released gas that spread through the building and nearby streets, but management evacuated everyone and the plant resumed operations within the hour.
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Hammond Company
Middle Street
Frank Scholtz
Lindley St
John Wheeler
Washington Ave
Samuel Blake
Summer Street
Scholtz
Blake
Wheeler
Wheeler Were At Work. Engineer Scholtz
Schultz
Dr. Bermnett
Lance
Bennett
George D. Roberts
Body of Unknown Man Found Near Junction
Milford May 5 The body of an unknown man was found early today by a freight engine crew about a mile east of Naugatuck Junction station. He appeared aged and about 11 years old, five feet tall, weighing 160 pounds, with smooth face and dark complexion. He wore a blue serge suit and a derby hat found near him bearing the label Free man Church & Co Hartford. A slip in a pocket bore the name William Elliott. a handkerchief bore initial T and a collar inscription D v. Deputy Coroner Ives summoned. body at Smith's undertaking shop awaiting identification.
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United Press
Milford
Naugatuck Junction
Ives
Smith
Freeman, Church & Co
Hartford
William Elliott
D. v
Millions to Save Jordan From Electric Chair
May 5 report from Poston on Chester S. Jordan’s murder trial as lawyers press to obtain another trial with Jesse Livermore’s funds backing the defense. Jordan’s mother and two sisters are prostrated by the strain while brother Elmer leads the fight for life.
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United Press
Poston
Jesse Livermore
New York
Chester S. Jordan
Honora
Jordan
Elmer Jordan
Public Utilities Bill Reconsideration Debate Delays Vote
Hartford May 5 After over three hours of debate the House adjourned without a vote on reconsidering action to refer the public utilities bill to a nine member special committee. A roll call vote will be taken tomorrow morning unless debate continues. Thomas Dunne and Hayes led maneuvering amid accusations of delaying tactics by opponents of the bill. John Teeple was arrested this afternoon on a tool theft charge from Hitchcock Motor Co.
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United Press
Hartford
Hayes
Waterbury
House
Poliic Utilities Commission
Dunne
Willimantic
Quintard
Norwalk
Chandler
Malone
Bristol
Forster
Rockville
Public Utility Commission
Magee
Watertown
Culver
Seymour
Tingier
Clark
Bridgeport
Messrs
Hall
Banks
Hall of Wallington
Barnes
Representative Hayes
Rocky Hill
Neaven
Hagpie
Brinsmade
Washington
Whiton
New London
Fight to Amend the Bridgeport Water Bill
Hartford May 5 United Press reports the Senate sat about three quarters of an hour as members raced to the House to watch proceedings. A long debate focused on amending the law to allow Bridgeport to buy the Bridgeport Hydraulic Water Company from the Municipal Water Company. The proposal would shift voting to a single combined majority across Bridgeport Fairfield and Stratford rather than separate majorities in each town. No decisive action was taken today.
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United Press
Hartford
Senate
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hydraulic Water Company
Municipal Water Company
Fairfield
Stratford
Annual Meeting of the Women's Home Union
The Women's Home Union of the Connecticut Congregational church opened its semi annual meeting in Rockville with welcome by Mrs. E. E. McKinley. Mrs. Williston Walker of New Haven delivered the replying address as president. Officers read their reports showing 200 auxiliaries in the state and $16 000 raised in six months. A memorial address honored former president Mrs. Washington Choate.
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United Press
Rockville
Women's Home Union
Connecticut Congregational Church
E. E. McKinley
Williston Walker
New Haven
A. H. Pitken
Hartford
Washington Choate
The
Union
Mrs Rogers Coming Home With Baby
Mrs Rogers widow of a missionary killed recently sails for America with her baby per a cable from Dr Christie of St Pauls Institute at Tarsus. The item notes her Bryn Mawr background and mentions local job ads and notices filed in Boston.
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United Press
Boston
Christie
St. Paul's Institute
Tarsus
American Board of Foreign Missions
Rogers
America
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John J. Cullman
Kenealy
London
Europe
Arthur Stitt
City Court
Collection Agency
Verilli
Councilman Klein
Councilman Brand
Hammond Packing Company
Engineer Scholtz
Stati
Albert Brant
Jennings Woods
Stratfield Road
Stratfield Church
St. Vincent's
John Teeple
Hitchcock Motor Co
Seaview Avenue
Mrs. Rogers
Baby
G. S. Ford
U. S. Marine Corps
Lincoln Building
Cannon Street
Maj. Thorpe
Washington Park M. E
W.F. Severn
Noble Ave
Brad
Main
M. M. Nagel
East Main
St. Gitfiss
Pratt’s
Fairfield Ave
Morton
Fairfield Avenue
Everhardt
N. Y
Philadelphia
Peter Hron
Stratford ‘Ave
ING CO
Standard Art Store
Main St
Stratfield Building
Mark Nagle
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Hilltfhirs
Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion
Third Order
St. Francis of
Court Pembroke
I. of A
Alpha Circle
B. of A. Eaton, Cole & Burnham Sick Benefit Association
St. Joseph’s T. L. & B. Association
William J. Gerrity
William Gerrity
Barnum Avenue
John St
Wood
Cannon St
Dr. Mansfield
Meigs
James J. Sheehan
Hatter
Popular
E. Main St
C.al and Machine Co
Poplarig
Haven
F. H. Iorler
Park Ave
North Ave
Brill's Drug Store
Stratford Ave
Sixth St
Long Hill
Mattie and
Lena
G ‘Canal Chicken Coops
Ash Baa Noble Ave
Nance Adee
Middle St
Cee Edison Graphophone
Cedar St
Congress Street Bridge
Apply Snare & Triest Co
Congress St
Railroad Ave
Risto
Park Avenue
Wice
Brooks St. U
Commeticut Ave
Holland Ave
Hi Heights
William Broch
Connecticut Avenue
Drew Place
Frederick M. Eing Coln
Conn
William St
Bridgeport Steam Laundry
Harriet Street
Sterling Street
Kossuth Street
East End
Aiuto
Madame Mertelle
Broad St
F. Forch Piano Co
Hawleyville
James Green
Catherine St
Rirpo
Depp
Jackson's
Ont James & Holstrom
Vose & Son
Bradford
Haynes Bros
Gabler
Bradbury
Steinway
M. Steinbert & Sons Co
Bar
Columbia
Miller Motor Car Co
Ave
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