Governor Baldwin on the art of teaching in Connecticut
Meriden Conn May 13 Governor Simeon F Baldwin outlines three priorities for public school supervision He urges teachers to use proper English to teach thoroughly not many topics and to minimize emphasis on final examinations He cautions that rules do not educate but the middleman teachers shape learning.
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Meriden
Conn
Simeon F. Baldwin
Baldwin
Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
Connecticut
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Yale University
Hkea
Peeta Ota
Ieee
Joshua Joel Dead After Long Connecticut Life
Joshua Joel dies at home of daughter Mrs E H H Smith 1403 Fairfield Ave at a good old age. He was born in England and lived in Meriden before settling in Connecticut and later the city. A charter Elks member and active in several lodges, he formerly ran the knife department at E H S Smith Silver Co. He leaves two daughters one son and remains go to Meriden for services at All Saints church with Elks delegation.
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Joshua Joel
E. H. H. Smith
Fairfield Avenue
England
New York State
Connecticut
Meriden
Joel
Lodge of Elks
Song of St. George
the Red Men
Court Excelsior
Independent Order of Foresters
E. H
All Saints’ Church
West Cemetery
Elks
Nurses Graduation at Bridgeport Hospital School
Graduating exercises for the Training School for Nurses of Bridgeport Hospital will occur at First Presbyterian Church on Friday evening June 2. Rev. John MacLaren Richardson will give the address and Prof. Elmer Joyce will perform a special organ program. All friends of the school are invited.
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Bridgeport Hospital
First Presbyterian Church
John MacLaren Richardson
Elmer Joyce
Wall Street Today opening and closing stock notes
Opening showed mild irregularities with price changes roughly even. After a dull midmorning, Philadelphia common stock led gains, rising to 109 1/2 from 106 1/2 while the rest of the list stayed dull but firm. government bonds unchanged. Personal mention notes G. W. Mackey of Devon Milford confined to home due to business.
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United Press
New York
Philadelphia
G. W. Mackey
Devon
Milford
Man Slaughter Verdict Against Mrs. Florence Dodge in Vermont
In Lunenburg Vermont a jury finds Mrs Florence M Dodge widow of a former sheriff guilty of manslaughter in the September death of William Heath painter. The defense argued Heath shot himself. the state did not prove motive. Dodge, over fifty, had been a respected community member and maintained innocence throughout the trial.
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United Press
Guild Hall
Vermont
Florence M. Dodge
Lunenberg
William Heath
Heath
Businessmen Push for Single Commission Plan in State
New Haven May 13 Leaders of the State Business Men's Association say they will push for a single committee bill with teeth to regulate public service corporations. They oppose a double-headed plan and aim to sway a majority to support a single commission, hoping to turn the tide in the legislature's judiciary committee.
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United Press
New Haven
Legislative Committee On Judiciary
United Press Today
State Businessmen’s Association
Andrew R. Jones
Danbury
State Business Men's Association
Ralph O. Wells
Hartford
Norman F. Allen
State Business Men’s Association
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Judiciary
Hamilton helped, capture a town for insurgents
Aviator Charles K. Hamilton flew over Mexican towns broadcasting fortifications and troop details to insurrectos, earning favor with General Francisco Madero who rewarded him with a gold watch. He later crashed multiple times, blaming motor power and wind for his worst Sacramento fall.
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Charles K. Hamilton
el Paso
Francisco Mandero
Hamilton
Iron River
Sacramento
Cal
Grandstand
Shock of Father's Death Leaves Child in Hysteria
Catherine Brady a 14 year old of 421 Logan street suffered a severe hysterical attack at Canfield Rubber Co where she works after her father was shot nearly a year ago and died from a wound infection. Dr Krause treated her at the emergency hospital and sent her home. In New York the appellate division denied the osteopaths state society request to force issue of removal and burial permits on osteonecrosis certificates.
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Catherine Brady
Logan Street
Canfield Rubber Co
Krause
New York
Supreme Court
State Society of Osteopaths
Health Board
Beachy Demonstrates Iron Coffin Stunts at Bridgeport Aerodrome
Aviator Lincoln Beachy thrills about 5 000 spectators at Bridgeport Aerodrome as he cones down within feet of Glenn Curtiss and Earle Ovington. He reaches an estimated 6000 feet during a 13 minute flight with daring dips and close passes over the crowd.
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Charles K Hamilton
Lincoln Beachy
Bridgeport
Beachy
Glenn H. Curtiss
Glenn Curtis
Earle Ovington
Ovington
McCurdy
Sy Oclock
Chicke
Hoey Awarded To New Britain Club
Secretary James H. O Rourke of the Connecticut league says the National board awarded Outfielder Jack Hoey to New Britain after a sale dispute. Hoey played for Waterbury last season and was later found to have been sold to New Britain before the club sale to Pace.
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James H. O'Rourke
Connecticut League
National Board
Jack Hoey
New Britain
Waterbury
H. R Durant
Carl Pace
Hoey
Durant
Pace
Aviation Exhibition Expanded to Include Sunday
Bridgeport Aerodrome and Curtiss Amusement Company announce extended aviation meet with Beachy and McCurdy. General field admission covers grand stand. no extra charge. Tomorrow features wireless telegraph tests and rifle shooting demo as air stunts continue.
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Christopher J. Lake
T. T. Tuttle
Bridgeport
Curtiss Amusement Company
Beachy and
McCurdy
Bridge
Shepard Would Control the Patronage in Connecticut
Portland May 13 Colonel Andrew Nelson Shepard says he is entitled to control federal patronage in the second district under the old custom. He spoke after meeting Representative-at-large John Tilson in Washington and an agreement to divide patronage emerged. Tilson will handle New Haven County and Shepard Middlesex County. Shepard did not confirm plans to seek the Republican nomination but left the question open.
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United Press
Portland
Andrew Nelson Shepard
Thomas L. Reilly
Meriden
Washington
John Tilson
Connecticut
Sec
Tilson
New Haven County
Shepard Middlesex County
Shepard Weld
Shepard
Harbor Master to Visit Buoy Department at Staten Island
Harbor Master Charles H. Moria authorized by the harbor committee of the Common Council to inspect the buoy department of the United States War Department at Staten Island. Purpose to determine government buoy supplies for local harbor channels and anchorages.
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Charles H. Moria
Harbor Committee of the Common Council
United States War Department
Staten Island
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Hancock Ave
Torent
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Washington Ave
A. D. Wadsworth
Norwalk
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Ritsutpo
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Stamford
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Poli Ridg
Fairfield Ave
Arthur DeForest Wheeler
Academy Hil
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State
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John Hawley
John M. Boudion
Arthur McDonald
Hon. Board of Pardons
Risle
DANCY
Eagies
St. Patrick’s
Maloney's Orchestra
Summer &St
South Ave
St. Patrick's
T A. Ah Society
Henderson
Corry, Pa
Ridgeport Auto School
Stratford Avenue
Brooks St
Rils
Hitchcock Gas Engine Co
Seaview Ave
Nicholls
Newfield
Rizsa
H. Fos
WN. PF
Riline
W. H. McCoombs
The
Ames
P. O
Southworth’s
Arcade
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McPaddrey Cafe
F. & Mi Schaefer N
Weiner Beer
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Agent
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R&a* Po
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