McDermott Defies Wilson in Jersey City Jury Reform Fight
On the eve of a special session the Assemblyman Walter L. McDermott of Hudson county attacked President Wilson over the jury reform bill. Hudson delegation backs McDermott's plan offering two referendums to decide sheriff or judges control over grand and petit juror selection, arguing either scheme improves the current system and gives the people a choice.
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Trenton
N. J
Passien
Wilson
Walter L. McDermott
Hudson County
McDermott
Jersey City
Assembly
Supreme Court
Workmen's compensation bill described as strong reform
The May 6 1913 report on the workers compensation bill notes it is not the best nor most modern but is far better than the current hit and miss system. It would apply to most employers except those with under five workers and farm laborers may be exempt. It provides first aid and up to thirty days of medical care paid by the employer, with compensation starting after two weeks of incapacity and a funeral allowance of $100 on death. Maximum weekly pay is $10 for 312 weeks, minimum $5, with dependents eligible. Administration is by five commissioners with a $4000 salary each, and state insurance is not provided.
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Joint Committee On Judici and Labor
Manufacturers
Fedah
State Commission
Pantee Mutual
Get
Sealey
England
James Chalmers
United States
Canada
Philately
H George
Mauritius
Brattleboro
Gas pricing and politics in Massachusetts
The article discusses high gas prices in the United States and mentions Massachusetts as a city about the size of Bridgeport. It notes a gas price around 75 cents and compares profitability and production efficiency, suggesting no law in Massachusetts pays over 85 cents for gas.
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United States
Massachusetts
Bridgeport
Gas prices and politics grip Bridgeport region
New Haven lists 95 cents per gallon while Hartford shows 90 cents. A Bridgeport price drop is anticipated soon. The text argues gas profits fund political influence, shaping both Democrats and Republicans, and claims every dollar spent by gas costs Ridgeport citizens five dollars, while water electricity and trolley impacts are ignored.
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New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport
Ridgeport
Langley era aviator tribute and Langley birthday notes
Editorial notes mark Langley day seventeen years after his steam aeroplane trial over the Potomac. The piece recalls his early trials, the ridicule he faced, and Langley’s role in heavier-than-air flight. It also covers Oscar Underwood’s career, Crown Prince Frederick William, stamps history, King Edward’s death anniversary, Admiral Peary’s birthday, and aristocratic mention of the Marquis of Sessa.
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Samuel Pierpont Langley
Potomac Seveteen
Langley
Jone
Smithsonian Institution
Orville Wright
Frederick William
Germany
Berlin
Panions
Are the Railways Treated Fairly
Harvard economist Gy William Z Ripley argues railroads face depression era pressures since 1913 with carriers at mercy of costs and public demand. He urges strong public control and Interstate Commerce Commission relief to enable prosperous, protected rail transportation and avoid toxic financing. The piece highlights wage pressures from railroad unions and the need for adequate service and investment.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt article on The Vigor of Life at Olympic Congress
Theodore Roosevelt writes on The Vigor of Life to be read at the Olympic Congress in Laewanne Switzerland on May 6 with 400 international sportsmen. Attendees include EH Wandell Olympic committee member Alison Armour of the New York Yacht Club and the Duke and Duchess of Somerset. Hotels fill with delegates from six countries, many American sportsmen attend. Roosevelt regrets he cannot attend due to overwork and timing.
Prison for embezzler in Pentona Building & Loan case
Columbus May 6 George J Maglay former secretary and treasurer of the Pentona Building and Loan association pleaded guilty to falsifying accounts and embezzling about 27500 dollars and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
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Columbus
George J. Maglay
Pentona Building & Loan Association
Court denies libel warrant against New York mayor
Magistrate Ker nochan denied Ralph Pulitzer’s counsel request for a criminal libel arrest warrant against Mayor Gay ner for a speech delivered in Brooklyn on February 14. The ruling places the matter at rest for now.
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New York
Kernochan
Ralph Pulitzer
Gayner
Brooklyn
Equality Club Expels Twelve Members in New Haven
In New Haven on May 6 the Equality Club expelled twelve members including president Mrs Terrence S McDermott and honorary vice president Mrs Augusta Troup for forming a coterie and acting for their own selfish motives without club authorization. Resolutions read by secretary Olive Elrich culminated in a vote 88 to 5 after president McDermott stepped down and first vice president A M Friedman took the chair.
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New Haven
Terrence S. McDermott
Augusta Troup
Garah Devlin
Olive Elrich
M Tt
MacDermott
Happy Jack Mulraney to Die for Priest Murder
New York May 6 It is all over with Happy Jack Mulraney He must die for the murder that duped the priest Judge Rosalsky denies his new trial bid For six weeks under a sixty day reprieve Gov Bulzer has taken testimony to test if Mulroney could prove the underworld code prevents squealing He changed his story repeatedly and finally said he lied and would take his medicine He claimed an alibi from his aged mother who swore he was at home drunk on the murder night She admitted on the stand her story was untrue and she had perjured herself to save her son
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New York
Jack” Mulraney
Rosalsky
Eighty Five American Teachers for Philippines
A steamer carried eighty five American teachers to Manila on Saturday. The group, chosen from Civil Service Commission exam passers, hailed from nearly every state and included graduates from top universities and normals. They will lead agricultural, manual training, and technical instruction in the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Manila
Mongvila
Lst
United States Civil Service Commission
Philippine Teaching Service
Nemo Week at the Corset Section Fashion Features
Corset section showcases late season designs with new features like lastikops gores and gussets to prevent lines on close fitting gowns. Special model in Batiste Corsets for summer wear priced at $3.00. Also touts value desk pads with grained or leather corners in 16x21 and 19x24 sizes from $1.15. Center Counter Stationery Section and hair light roll noted.
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Lastikops
Batiste
Russia
Philippines Recruitment: American Teachers Sail for Manila
A batch of American teachers sails from this port on a two year contract to work in Philippine schools. Salaries and trip costs are funded by Philippine revenues. the U.S. government provides no educational funding. The voyage by the Mongolia will take about a month, with stops at Honolulu Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki Shanghai and Hong Kong before Manila.
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Philippines
Islands
Philippine
Mongolia
United States
Europe
Pacific
Honolulu
Yokohama
Koba
Nagaski
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Manila
Garden Hose Parts and Accessories Catalog Entry
A fragmented listing details various garden hose items including three inch and half inch hose, brass nozzles, hose menders, hose washers, hose wires, and couplings with scattered prices and abbreviations. The readable fragments indicate a catalog style sale of hoses and fittings by Gomer Hose Co.
Baseball Goods and Bats Seized in Market Sale
A fragmented OCR listing shows baseball items including bats gloves and shoes with prices amid a chaotic line of text. It references fielders gloves and a 25 cent price, but the overall details are unclear and partially garbled.
Big Cycles Automobile Tires Sale
Local tire shop advertises a wide stock of all sizes at best prices with a call to visit the store to view offerings and compare tires in person.
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