Díaz regime in Mexico woes and rise of Madero
Porfirio Díaz fled Mexico City in exile after thirty four years of rule as a dictator. Francisco I. Madero Became provisional president in 1914 but faced revolts, while Zapata and Huerta rose in opposition. The Diaz myth faded as the world saw Díaz as a despot who ruled by force, suppressed dissent, and left lands to native and foreign landlords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Francisco Leon de Larra
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Zapata
Pzco
Victoriano Huerta
Madéro
Gustavo
Suarez
Francisco Madero
Madero
Presis
Father Madero
Pancho Madero
Cime
Europe
The Farmer May 27 1914 Jury Verdict Call
A 1914 Farmer issue argues that penalty responsibility lies with citizens not jurors, and that juries must resist sentimental appeals to avoid punishment. It praises jurors who uphold sworn duty and render honest verdicts despite pressure.
The Jury In Murder Trials And The Public Duty
A discussion on the role of juries in murder cases, noting the rarity of first degree verdicts and the public duty of jurors. It reflects on juror responsibility, the difficulty of applying capital punishment, and the ethics of juries across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Police Probe After Woman Injuries Attributed To Officer
Officials unearth evidence suggesting Mrs Susan Bubko suffered injuries in a domestic incident with her husband rather than from Officer O F Bagley. Reports indicate a May 25 row, liquor use at the Bubko home, and a $5 bread and milk theft accusation by Julia Mazeak. Captain Redgate orders a thorough reinvestigation and a report to the Prosecuting Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Bubko
Church Street
O. F. Bagley
Tax injustice in Bridgeport grand list rise debated
MmM QR Wilson challenges a $1,500,000 boost to Bridgeport’s grand list by the State Board of Equalization. The piece argues for equal valuation across property types, noting manufacturing and public services are undervalued. It urges taxing all property at full value to correct local inequities and support home building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
State Board of Equalization
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Public Services
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Bronze Tablets for Sedgwick Memorial at Gettysburg
Hartford May 27 three bronze tablets to be placed on the Sedgwick Monument at Gettysburg Battlefield. One bears the Connecticut seal and a second honors Major General John Sedgwick born Cornwall Conn Sept 13 183? killed at Spottsylvania May 8 1864. Third inscription from Connecticut praises Sedgwick as a gallant soldier and honored son of the state. Nearby a car collision on Sterling street with a boy bicyclist causing no injuries and a windshield accident with Samuel Hollis of Hope street causing facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Sedgwick
Gettysburg
Connecticut
John Sedgwick
Clarence DeKalb
Ives Manufacturing Co
Sterling Street
Crescent, Avenue
DeKalb
Samuel Hollis
Hope Street
Danbury Man Dies in Heat Prostration
May 27 a Danbury resident 52 year old Max Willig collapsed on White street from extreme heat. An examination found an apoplectic shock on the left side as the cause. Willig had moved to Danbury from Poughkeepsie New York less than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Max Willig
White Street
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Scottish Rite Masons Gather In Hartford
Masons of high degree, about 600 from numerous Connecticut towns, gathered at Foot Guard hall Hartford for the Connecticut consistory spring meeting. The event, usually held in Norwich, opened at 3:30 this afternoon. Dr Maurice Egan United States minister to Denmark is seriously ill in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Norwich
Maurice Egan
United States
Denmark
Wachington
Bathing Suit and Accessories Sale Catalog Listing
A concise ad outlines bathers and accessories including one piece suits from 50 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents two piece suits from 75 cents to 4 dollars ladies shoes caps cloth and rubber 50 cents to 1 dollar and sprays for the bath 75 cents to 1 dollar.
Arnold Pants and Porcelain Toilet Sets Featured in Sale
An old catalog item list offers English porcelain toilet sets valued at $8.00 and $12.50 for 36 units on the fourth floor. Also advertised are plain gauze lisle articles absorbing perspiration, light weight and cool. plain hemmed and lace trimmed embroidery ruffles. ribbed cotton and lisle union suits in various sizes priced 59 cents to $1.75.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arles Becker
Erof Hermann Rosenthal
New York City
Sedgwick Memorial
Water Wings
the Alling Rubber CO. Syndicate
Main ST
Brown
New England
Middle West
Fhincks Bros. & Co
State Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Bar Harbor
AES Ca
VWWarm _Wreather
Wenrea
Ets
Lisle Union
The
D. M. Read Company
Gus C. Mullen
D. of, Read Co
Staples
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