Railroads urge 5 percent freight rate increase east of Mississippi
Washington reports the inter state commerce commission heard from Daniel Willard Frederic A Delano and George S Patterson urging authority to raise freight rates by five percent on all classes east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. They argued higher costs since 1910 demand higher revenues and warned the decision could reshape private capital and the U S transportation system. They cited a $500 million property investment over three years and rising wages taxes and new legal burdens as key pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel Wildard
Baltimore & Onin
Frederic A. Delano
Wabash
George Stewart Patterson
Pennsvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mistissippi
Ohio and Potomac Rivers
Irritory
Mississippi
Ohio and
Potomac
United States
Waler
Deniel Willara
Baltimore & Fing
wWillara
Hall
Willard
Wilerd
Parcel Post Weight Limit Proposed Increase to Six Pounds
Washington November 24 Postmaster General Burleson urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise the parcel post weight limit from 20 to 60 pounds for all distances. The proposal would not alter existing parcel post rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woman Named Mrs Charles Slavin Dies By Suicide
Early Saturday evening the body of a 22 year old woman identified as Mrs. Charles Slavin of 461 Poplar Street was found in the doorway of the Security building after consuming carbolic acid. She died within an hour of admission to St Vincent's hospital. Family distress over a marital dispute and a prior surgical operation are noted as possible causes. A note to her mother asking forgiveness and care for her sister Gertrude was found in her pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Dempsey
Poplar Street
Charles Slavin
St. Vincent’s
Ene
Gertrude
Italian man sought after fatal shot feud in Greenwich
Antonio Palmisano lies dying in a Greenwich hospital after a shooting he says was committed by Paul Occala who Palmisano has pursued for two years. Dominic Falanga was jailed after claiming to be the Good Samaritan and was shot in the chin. Police seek Occala and a stranger aided by Occala as the investigation continues into a feud that began with a stabbing two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Antonio Palmisano
Dominic Falanga
Good Samaritan
Paul Occala
Palmisano
Orecula
Falanga
Tony Manette
Con
Occala
Washington Sees Huerta Regime Losing Mexico Control
President Wilson reaffirmed that recognition of the Huerta government by the United States is impossible. He noted Mexican press can spread any impression, as White House officials prepared the forthcoming message to reflect up to the day events. The talks with British officials were for mutual information on the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Wison
White House
Mexico City
United States
Cording
Nes
Wilson
William Tyrrell
Edward Grey
Pesident Wilson
Editor Philip Troup To Be New Haven Postmaster
Representative Thomas L. Reilly sent to Postmaster General Burleson the names of Philip Troup of New Haven and Edward C. Cox of Wallingford for postmaster positions. Troup, editor of the New Haven Union, is the late Alexander Troup’s son and a Yale graduate with strong Democratic ties and wide state connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Troup
New Haven
Washington
Thomas L. Reilly
Burleson
Edward C. Cox
Wallingford
Alexander Troup
The
Union
Connecticut
Troup
Yale
Two Army Fliers Die in 80 Foot Aeroplane Fall
In San Diego California lieutenant Eric L Ellington and lieutenant Hugh M Kelly of the Army Aviation Corps were killed when their aeroplane fell about eighty feet near the Army school on North Island across the bay from San Diego. Kelly a first lieutenant in the 26th Infantry and Ellington a first lieutenant in the Third Cavalry were both serving in the army aviation corps. Kelly a Kentucky native and former commandant of the State University was the son of Cory R M Kelly longtime editor of the Louisville Commercial.
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San Diego
Cal
Eric L. Ellington
Hugh M. Kelly
Army Aviation Corps
Army School
North Island
Kelly
26Th Infantry
Ellington
Third Cavalry
Louisville
Kentucky
State University
Cory R. M. Kelly
Mothers Pensions Opposed By Society In New York
The state legislative commission studying widowed mothers pension plans held its first public hearing at City Hall. Edward T. Devine of the Charity Organization Society and a Columbia University philanthropy professor spoke against legislation altering the current method of aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Hall
Edward T. Devine
Charity Organization Society
Columbia University
School of Philanthropy
Devine
Pensions Opposition Cited In NYC Charity Scheme
A speaker argued in New York City against the pension plan noting no clear estimate of cost and claiming private charity would drop sharply if pensions were provided, risking disruption and confusion in charitable organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Quinn Lee announces marriage of Francis Quinn to Bernard Lee
Mrs. Catherine M. Quinn of 104 Bunting street reports the marriage of her daughter Francis Margaret Quinn to Bernard Lee Jr of 286 Gregory street. The ceremony was held at St Patrick's church on Oct 23 with Rev Fr James B Nihill officiating. The bride, once a Crane Valve stenographer, will reside at 104 Hunting street in a newly fitted home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine M. Quinn
Bunting Street
Francis Margaret Quinn
Bernard Lee, Jr
Bernamy J. Lee
Gregory Street
St. Patrick's Church
James B. Nihill
North End
Crane Valve Co
Hunting Street
Fifteen Vessels Lost In Lake Storm Conference Held
In Toledo on Sunday ship owners lake captains shipbuilders and marine insurance men met to discuss plans for sturdier vessel construction after a storm two weeks earlier sank fifteen ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lakes
Ruth Topping Elopes With Beers Quietly in Newark then Boston
Bridgeport society discusses the elopement of Jeanette Ruth Topping daughter of Dr and Mrs J Reed Topping to John William Henry Beers son of John Beers. They married in Newark New Jersey and are honeymooning in Boston with relatives of the groom. The couple left Bridgeport by train after telegraphic marriage notices were prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bridgeport
Jeanette Ruth Topping
John William Henry Beers
Miss Topping
J. Reed Topping
Noble Avenue
Mr. Beers
John
Newark
N. J
S Topping
Ruth Topping
Beers
Standard Signal Lamp Company
Springfield
North Adams
Manufacturers Accept Compulsory Features Of Workmen's Compensation
After surveys of Bridgeport plants, most manufacturers plan to adopt the new Workmen's Compensation law with Part A or Part B options. Crane Valve Co may differ due to its relief fund, while Warner Bros and American Graphophone favor the act. Judges Buckingham explains the commissioner's role, insurer duties, and future procedures as the law takes effect January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Crane Valve Co
General Assembly
Nho
A. Bennett
Crane Co. Vestiaeten
Manufacturers' Association
Warner Bros.’ Co
de Ver H. Warner
Warner Bros. Co
Warner
American Graphophone Co
Emblayes
Birdseye-Somers Co
Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co
Guy P. Miller
Bridgeport Brass Co
Brass Company
W. C. Bryant
Bryant Manufacturing Company
Bullard Machine Tool Company
S. T. Davis
Locomobile Company of America
F. O. Hoagland
Buckingham
Miller
Three Killed and 22 Hurt in Premier Mine Riot
Three natives were killed and 22 injured by police during a riot at the Premier Mine in Pretoria. About 5,000 of the 22,000 workers were involved in the unrest amid the strike action in Union of South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Girl fires shotgun at playmates in Southport
In Southport on November 24 twelve-year-old Ethel Tarcowsky took her father's loaded shotgun after children outside her home refused to leave. The gun discharged injuring Agnes Marti aged 8 and her sister Annie, 10, though neither was seriously hurt. Ethel was reprimanded and her father censured for leaving the weapon accessible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Conn
Ethel Tarcowsky
Agnes Marti
Annie
Tercowsky
Justice of the Peace
Wakeman
Former Syracuse Mayor Indicted For Soliciting Campaign Contrib
New York Nov 24 Iamea K McGuire former Democratic mayor Syracuse indicted in the afternoon for soliciting a campaign contribution from a corporation in violation of law. Penalty on conviction is a year in prison or a $1000 fine or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
sIamea K. McGuire
Syracuse
Mrs Gaynor's Sale Proves Highly Successful
At 2922 Fairfield Avenue the Elizabeth Seton Guild hosted a sale of fancy articles and edibles last Saturday afternoon and evening. Proceeds are expected to exceed 175 dollars with many items remaining for purchase by contacting Mrs Gaynor. The event was organized by Miss Gertrude Frawley and an eleven member committee and attracted wide attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gaynor
Fairfield Avenue
Elizabeth Seton Guild
Gertrude Frawley
Carl Beck
Thomas Devitt
Julia McGovern
Veronica Dagan
Katherine Flanagan
Mae McLaughlin
Jane McCarthy
Gaynor
Portrait of Wilson in Rare Silk Presented by Buffalo Syrian Colony
Washington on November 24 received a remarkable likeness of President Wilson woven in rare silks. The gift was presented to the President by Mansour Karem of Buffalo on behalf of Buffalo’s Syrian colony. Karem said six years of patient work by a Syrian living in Beirut produced the portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Buffalo
Mansour Karem
Karam
Beirut
Rector chases driver after street injury in Waterbury
In Waterbury on November 24 Rev John N. Lewis rector of St. John's Episcopal church leaped from a rectory window and pursued Tony Mateo, the driver who allegedly struck Miss Anna Zappone on West Main Street. Mateo was arrested and Zappone, with a badly bruised right leg and elbow, was taken home by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
John N. Lewis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Anna Zappone
West Main Street
Tony Mateo
Noted Italian Publisher Gifts Oil Portrait to Local Society
Cavalier Baldi of L Opinione Philadelphia presented through artist Vincenzo Bellino an elaborate oil painting of Gen Giovanni Amegilo to the Trinacrian Society in Bridgeport. About 500 attendees heard words from Vincenzo Bellino and society leaders J M Calcaterra Pietro Dis and Louis J Spada. The gift will be hung in the Trinachie’s new quarters and thanks will be sent by Representative Belling and by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalier C. C. A. Baidi
L/Opinione
Philadelphia
Giovanni B. Amegilo
Trinacrian Society
Cavalier Baldi
Vincenzo Bellino
Philadphia
Bridgeport
Man
Joseph M. Calcaterra
Pietro DiLes
Louis J. Spada
Belling
Trinachie
Manufacturer Is Granted Divorce in Warwalk Case
Warren F. Smith, wealthy Warwalk manufacturer, wins divorce from Barbara Isabella Roberts Smith now resident of New York. Court records allege improper relations with housekeeper Grace Alger long past. judge calls the charge unproven but notes the damage to an innocent woman. Separate judgment involves George R. Barnes trustee versus Ratex ermehi bankruptcy estate, ordering restitution of property conveyed to Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F. Smith
Barbara Isabella Roberts Smith
New York
Bo Luter Bennett
Superior Court
Smith
Edward Fagleton
W. Little
Mra Smith
Grace Alger
Hebsrdiehl
Olsen
Malone Takes Office as New York Port Collector
Dudley Field Make, former third assistant secretary of state, assumed today the office of collector of the port of New York, succeeding John Purroy Mitchell. He pledged to devote more time to improving the efficiency of the office and to seek active efforts in the duties.
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New York
Dudley Field Make
Port of
John Purroy Mitchell
Mia- Tene
Lake
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Chas. Slavin
Reilly
E. C. Cox
P. O
Quinn—Lee
St. Patrick’s Parish
Ruth
Jersey
John W. H. Beers
Joseph Cutler
Shelton
Julia Schneider
Shelton, Street
George Thomas
Arctic Street
Lizzie Cerini
Relief Association of Employes
Buckinghers
Kremeclver J
Hartford
Barbara Smith
Olsen Estate
Hebermeht
Malone
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