Progressive Legislation in California Debates and Debut
Sacramento May 12 The 40th California legislature adjourns with continued gains for progressives led by Gov Hiram Johnson An anti alien land bill is debated but broad reforms prevail including workmen compensation mother pension rural credits minimum wage state civil service nonpartisan primary and controlled irrigation A referendum abatement law threats penalties for property owners followed by progressive measures on women trafficking and male health certificates for marriage licenses
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California
Hiram W. Johnson
Rural Credits Commission
Welfare Commission
Corporation Commission
Civil Service Commission
United States
Cupid Leads Quiet Bridgeport Nuptials Cause Stir in New York
Justice of the peace and town clerk William T. Mullins of Bridgeport secretly joined Angela C. Buckley and Joseph Kaufman in marriage on April 15 in Bridgeport. The ceremony, arranged to avoid New York discovery, drew social attention as Buckley had been divorced in Reno and Kaufman planned a European honeymoon. The couple, who kept witnesses unnamed, planned to return to New York late June. Also noted was the death of John Griffin of 125 High Street, Bridgeport, a longtime resident and employee in local business circles, survived by wife and sister Mrs Cahill.
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Social Four Hundred
New York
William T. Mullins
Cupid
Connecticut
Cupidie
Justice Mullins
Angela C. Buckley
Joseph Kaufman
Washington
Kaufman
Ansonia
Europe
Buckley
Reno
Nevada
John Griffin
High Street
Mr. Griffin
Bridgeport
Mra Cahill
No Alarm In Japanese Situation Says President Wilson
President Wilson says negotiations between Japan and the United States over alien land laws in California are not in an alarming stage and that exchanges have been frank and friendly. He notes the Webb bill would not violate the treaty and that Japan’s protest centers on alleged citizenship discrimination rather than treaty breach. Secretary Bryan’s appeal to Gov. Johnson signals federal aim to delay or shift responsibility to California while pursuing a durable settlement.
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Wilson
Japan
United States
California
Webb
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Ameri
Conferees Seek National Convention to Reunite GOP
Chicago May 12. Republican leaders propose a national convention this year to reorganize the party along progressive lines and change representation rules. The plan calls for inviting all who share party principles, though no invitation to Progressive members is promised. A committee was tasked to draft the statement and urge the national committee to act promptly.
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United States
Republican National Committee
Washington
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
William E. Borah
Idaho
H. S. Hadley
Progressive Party
Cummins
Paptican Committee
National Committee
Robert Luce
Massachusetts
Borah
William S. Kenyon
W. F. James
Michigan
James A. Troutman
Kansas
Hadley
Fairfield Avenue Congested Cars Routed to State Street
Mayor Wilson said after a conference with Superintendent Chapman the congestion on Fairfield avenue due to new trolley track work would ease if some cars shifted to a west end route. Beginning next week Fairfield and Southport cars will run over State street while Fairfield avenue keeps 15 minute headway for local residents.
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Chapman
Connecticut Company
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield
Southport
State Street
Carr
Strikers' Fund Missing Millions in Lawrence Strike
Boston reports that $10,800 of the $68,000 raised for Lawrence textile strikers and families remains unaccounted for. Master Winfield S. Slocum found improper deposits by Joseph Bedard, with $2,800 and $8,000 moved to his name, and disbursements to Vincent St John, Thomas Powers, and Desire Steur not returned to the fund. Leaders Ettore and Haywood did not receive funds. civil action followed by Attorney General Swift at local complainants’ urging.
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Lawrence
Winfield S. Slocum
Slocum
Supreme Court
Joseph Bedard
Lawrence Trust Co
Vincent St. John
Chicago
National Organization of the Industrial Workers of the World
Thomas Powers
Providence
R. I
Desire Steur
Joseph J . Ettore
William D. Haywood
Bédard
Attormsy
General Swift
Municipal Ice Plant Considered in Bridgeport
The Common Council misc committee will discuss a municipal ice plant in Bridgeport at a meeting in the city clerk’s office Friday May 16. Alderman Frederick Cederholm leads the effort, arguing city ownership could lower costs and citing successful precedents in other cities with favorable results.
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Bridgeport
Common Council
Frederick Cederholm
Cederholm
Near Century Mark For Two Hartford Men
Hartford May 12 Guiles Mandeville an inmate of the Old People's Home is today observing his 97th birthday. He has voting history from 1840 for Martin Van Buren to Taft last fall and has been a Republican since party formation. Charles A Chapin of Hartford will observe his 96th birthday May 13 1817 native of Richmond Mass he recalls Lafayettes 1825 reception in Pittfield Mass. Police are seeking the person who took a pocketbook from August Carlson on a Barnum avenue car last Tuesday night.
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Hartford
Guiles Mandeville
Old People’s Home
Hickory” Jackson
Martin van Buren
Taft
Charles A. Chapin
Richmond
Mass
Collinsville
Mandeville
Fairfield Avenue to Be White Way in Bridgeport
A civic effort to illuminate Fairfield Avenue seeks to create a Great White Way along the business district. Carl O. Cyrus announced plans to install tungsten lamps on Connecticut Company poles at minimal cost, with others including Crawford Laundry and Seeley expected to join. The move aims to match lighting standards of similar cities and attract visitors to the avenue.
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Cyrus
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Fairfield
Carl O. Cyrus
Connecticut Company
United Illuminating Company
Crawford Laundry
Jennings, Seeley
MISS SLOCUMS DANCING CLASSES RECEPTION A GLITTERING AFFAIR
Dogwood and cherry blossoms transformed the Armory into a fragrant bower for Miss Benita V Slocums annual dancing class reception. Over 300 youths danced the polka mezurka and waltzes in prettily gowned groups as relatives filled the hall. The program included Duchess waltz Columbia Butter fly schottische and classic dances like Shadow and Dryad. The reception ran from 3 to 6 pm ending with a cotillion. Miss Slocum was assisted by Miss Dorothy Hard Miss Sophie Smith and Miss Celia Parsons with ushers and favors: gaudy parasols fans and capes.
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Benita V. Slocum
Columbia
Butterfly Schottische
Miss Slocum
Dorothy Hard
Sophie Smith
Celia Parsons
Slocum
Missing 14 year old James Lucy sparks police search
Police seek James Lucy a 14 year old boy reported missing on May 6 from his West Avenue home. A hysterical caller claiming to be Mrs O Brien at 27 West Avenue said Lucy disappeared the previous afternoon but investigators have not received further information. Residents at 27 West Avenue are identified as Mrs Dolan and Anton Kozlowski who alongside detectives continue the search.
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West Avenue
Lucy
It Avenue
Do. Dolan
Anton Kozlowski
Donavan Defends Against Extra Judgeship Plan
Washington May 11 Representative Jeremiah Donovan of Connecticut blocked unanimous consent to consider a bill creating an additional federal judge for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. He argued 98 such seats exist and one state could spare a judge, questioning the need for a new appointment funded at $7,000 a year for life. The clash drew House rowdy scenes as colleagues pressed for action while Donovan questioned the motives and costs behind extending the judiciary.
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Washington
Jeremiah Donovan
Connecticut
House of Representatives
United States Circuit Court of
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District Court
Platt
Congress
Henry
Texas
Committee On Rules
House
Donovan
Palmer
The
Ways and Means
T Capa
Piatt
Mrr. Moore
United States
Etoreton
Donoven
Suffragette Band Burns Nottingham Boat Club HQ
On Whit Monday militants attacked the Nottingham Boat Club on the River Trent, burning its headquarters. The fire destroyed racing skiffs and other boats, causing an estimated loss of 10000 dollars.
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London
British Isles
Nottingham Boat Club
Trent
Lawyers Seek Addition to County Courthouse in Hartford
At tomorrow's Hart ford county meeting lawyers will propose adding space by purchasing adjoining property to the west instead of relying on commissioners. Officials will also receive the coming year's budget forecast, with receipts projected at 85140 and expenses at 107405 including jail provisions and bridge maintenance. A noted shortfall of 19265 suggests a 1.15 mill tax, leaving 1625 potentially drawn from the treasury. The funeral of William Thieley Mansfield occurred yesterday at his mother's residence. Services were led by Rev. Earl H. Kenyon with bearers J Gunderland H Morehouse J R Standish Harmony Council and Michael Kelly. The interment followed at Lakeview cemetery with Harmony Council, No. 12, Jr. U. 4. M. conducting the grave rites.
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Hartford
Court House
William Thieley Mansfield
Jane Street
Earl H. Kenyon
J. Gunderland
H. Morehouse
J. R. Standish
Harmony Council
Michael Kelly
Harry Fox
Thomas Burns
Lakeview Cemetery
U. 4
Chicago Police and Higher Ups in Spook Trust
Chicago May 12 reports new arrests of men high in the police protected clairvoyant trust. State Attorney Hoyne says three or more policemen and officials will be in custody by nightfall. Barney Bertsche, ex-convict and former saloon keeper, detained as go-between for the gang. Hoyne to present evidence to the grand jury today, alleging protection payments and links to graft rings across multiple cities. He vows to prove Bertsche acted as fixer for clairvoyants swindling cases in various eastern cities tied to the epoch trust.
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Chicago
Hoytte
Barney Bertsche
Herteche
Exchenmr
Hoyne
Dailann
Vlalvoyania
Ald
Grand Jury
Bertache
Eetern
Epoch Trust
Diocese Divides Amid Clergy Meeting at Stamford
Fairfield county clergymen meet at St Luke's Chapel to discuss dividing the diocese of Connecticut before the diocesan convention next month. The group favors division over appointing a bishop coadjutor. Mr and Mrs James F Brown announce the engagement of daughter Carrie May to Willard Russell Smith of the city.
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Fairfield County
St. Luke's Chapel
Janes F. Brown
Colorado Avenue
Carrie Biay
Willard Russell Smith
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