The Real Mr Mulvihill in Bridgeport Fame and Fire
In May 1913 debate surrounds Denis Mulvihill after his conviction for wickedly receiving an endorsement for county commissioner from Fairfield County representatives. He previously led Bridgeport as mayor with large majorities, faced defeats, and critics accuse detractors of unfair talk without evidence while residents weigh his complex political legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis Mulvihill
Fairfield County
Mulvihill
Bridgeport
Bridge
Mob Rule in House Over County Commissioner Contests
The article condemns a week of House conduct led by Speaker Webster as mob law replacing parliamentary rule. It claims sessions lacked lawful quorum, absentees counted, and tally sheets miscounted. It contrasts this with a Democratic bill to elect county commissioners by the people, which the Republican House rejected. It notes liquor license control amid Republican party decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Senate
Precious
Sa|geens
Republican Party
Connecticut Legislative Debate on Progressive Reforms
A survey of laws in Connecticut, Ohio, and California reveals votes on initiative, referendum, wage standards, workers compensation, and licensing. Connecticut lags in progressive reform while states like Ohio and California push major social and labor acts. The piece reflects a call for broader democratic and regulatory modernization, with personal reflections on humanity and public responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
California
General Assembly
Connecticut
McCormick births and Florence Nightingale noted in scrap book
Two McCormicks celebrate birthdays Cyrus Hall McCormick of International Harvester 54 Medill McCormick Chicago Tribune 36 and linked to the Progressive party. European fairs history recalls San Isidro Nijni Novgorod Bartholomew Fair London and Florence Nightingale memorials in London. Miss Nightingale’s Crimea service is chronicled from Scutari to 1865 nursing training funds. John Kirby Jr born in Troy N Y 63 recalls open shop stance and leadership of the National Association of Manufacturers with industrial freedom advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Chicago
Cyrus Hall McCormick
International Harvester Company
Washington
Medill McCormick
Chicago Tribune
William S. McCormick
Cyrus
Great Reaper
Progressive Party
Col. Roosevelt
Europe
San Isidro
Spain
Madrid
Flanders
Smithfield
London
Nijni-Novgorod
Russia
Asia
Emegland
Florence Nightingale
Angel of Mercy
Florence
Italy
Nes
Scutari
Miss Nightingale
Bosphorus
Lord Herbert
Constantinople
Inkermann
Near East
Crimea
Scuteri
Turkey
John Kirby, Jr
National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States
Troy
Waterford
N. C
Grand Rapids
Cincinnati
Dayton Manufacturing Company
Kirby
Post
Battle Creek
Otis
Los Angeles
Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
National Association of Manufacturers
Norway's Independence Centennial Celebrations Ahead
The Farmer May 16 1913 notes celebrations planned for the ninety ninth anniversary of Norway's declaration of independence. Norwegians in the United States and Canada will travel to Christiana for a homecoming festival, while Minneapolis hosts central events. The piece traces Norway's early colony origins, rulers, wars, and unions through 1905, highlighting civic milestones and the Nordic influence on agriculture and wheat production in the Northwest. It also covers an Anglo mining safety study and the U S Bureau of Mines, comparing fatality rates with Europe and noting tighter protections abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Norway
Olaf
United States
Canada
Christiana
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Vermel
Olaf Tretelia
Halfdan II
Black
Harold Harfager
Norwalk
Harold
Eric the Bloody Axe
Hako the Good
Olaf I
Hako
Christ
Northland
Denmark
Sweden
Olaf the Saint
Canute
Magnus I
Olaf “the Saint
Harold Herdrada
England
Magnus III
Barefoot
Scotland
Ireland
Magnus IV
Harold IV
Swerre
Eric II
Margaret of
Christian IV. Eesi
Kiel
Marshal Bernadotte
Bernadotte
Haakon VII
Frst
United States Bureau of Mines
Congress
Prussia
France
Austria
Belgium
Teachers and the cost of living across the nation
The 1897 to 1912 period shows teachers on fixed salaries losing purchasing power due to rising costs. A $600 salary equates to $416 in 1897 dollars, while a $1,000 salary yields no more value than $693 in 1897 terms. The Bureau of Education report notes higher wholesale and retail prices, limited savings, inadequate life insurance, and scarce funds for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Bureau of Education
Robert C. Brooks
N. E. A. Committee
Bureau of Labor
Denver
la ‘S
Commissioner of Education
Washington
Dolly Madison Silks and Accessories Featured at Read Co
The Read Co presents Dolly Madison silks in browns grays lilacs and blues with small flowers and checks at 26 inches wide now 1.29 from 1.50 Also featured are Parisian ivory card cases German silver vanity sets sterling silver rings pins and Berkshire Mills underwear with varied necklines and sleeves. Specials include Brussels net curtains at 1.79 per pair and an assortment of jewelry items described for the main floor offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidential
Washington
Berkshire Mills
Great Sale Tomorrow at 98c0 House Dress and More
A local sale notice lists numerous discounted items starting tomorrow morning and running until 4 PM. Appearances include 98c dresses, gun and target sets, stove pipe enamel cans, stockings, bird cages, baseballs, camel hair socks, bike tires, thermometers, percales, boat lights, rubber bat, extra fine undergarments, heavy fabrics, cheese cloth, flannel, dark prints, gingham, and striped curtains, with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar-plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cote
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Mulvihill
East
Gerets
Tina Ase Pruston
Welfare Commission
State Water Commission Controlling Power and Irrigation Supplies
William Wetton
Iz Frank Crane
Condit
McNamaras
New Zealand
Australia
Foley
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Main Street
Davis & Hawley
Wright& Ditson
the Alling Rubber Co
The
D. M. Read Co
Dolly Madison
Brussels
D. M. Read CompAny
Radford
Main St. Department Store
Great Sale
Oodany
Gilman Music Studio
Main St
Keller Bldg
Riker’s
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
E. Halligan
Broad Street
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