Public utilities discuss bus fare policy and staff changes
Connecticut company officials and the Public Utilities Commission debated continuing the five cent fare radius and the three rides per token scheme while eyeing changes to trolley rules. Separately, school staff shifts included resignations, replacements, and policy amendments affecting leaves and salaries.
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Ridgeport
Jinex
Conpec
Jetter
Lucius
Storrs
Connecticut
Ofdgeport
Norwalk
New Haven
Waterbury
New Britain
S Company
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Norwalk
Derby
South Shelton
New Laaven
Merwin's Beach
Normal School 10 to be Closed in Bridgeport Report
Commissioner Meredith supports closing Bridgeport Normal School as several officials argue the move would harm local education. Challenger challenges the plan, saying graduates can work elsewhere with a city diploma and that the school should remain open to provide opportunity and proper training.
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Wilson
Commissior
Sok
Meredith
Nord Smal
Ste
Port
Normanol
Helenger
Acer
Jei
Whey
Orit
New York
Yoosting
Bridgeport
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Bad Breath Remedy
Purporting to ease bad breath and normalize bowels Olive Tablets are advertised as a gentle natural remedy. The copy cites Dr F M Edwards's 17 years of practice and claims the tablets clear the system like calomel without after effects. The ad promotes 30c and 10c pricing and urges nightly use for a week to see results.
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Pr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Ethan
Dramatic Club Stages An Irish Rose in New Haven
Happiness and sorrow marked the large crowd at the St Patrick Dramatic Society show in State Street. The troupe has toured the state with strong reception, and this second annual performance, presented under Patrick Doyle Literary club auspices, was hailed as a major success with dancing afterward.
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St. Patrick Dramatic Society
New Haven
State Street
Patrick Doyle Literary Club
Memorial Service Planned by Akenash Red Men
The Akenash Tribe of Red Men prepares for the annual Memorial service honoring deceased members at Red Men's hall on Sunday evening May 21. Andrew Yarumsinski, owner of Mele at 3 Hallam Street, was arrested last night for violating the mute liquor law. He was previously held on a similar charge.
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Milford
Akenash Tribe of
Red Men's Hall
Andrew Yarumsinski
Hallam Street
Court Modifies New Haven Road Dissolution Order
Federal Judge Mayer orders changes to the 1914 decree dissolving the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The modification allows five Boston and Maine directors to be elected, with positions to be chosen in Boston or Portland Maine. Attorney General Daugherty and Massachusetts AG Weston Allen address policy shifts toward railroads under the new Transportation Act and government restraint. The case centers on New Haven as a minority stockholder and the broader governance of interstate carriers.
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New York
Associated Press
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Mayer
New Haven
Boston
Maine
Portland
Congress
New Haven Road
Asia
Daugherty
United States
Washington
Mr. Daugherty
Department of Justice
J. Weston Allen
Massachusetts
Nis
Interstate Commerce Commission
No Vaccination Order Sparks Smallpox Debate
In New Haven and Connecticut towns residents discuss smallpox fears and vaccination costs. Citizens cite Bridgeport Waterbury and Waterford as examples while officials weigh local authority actions to curb disease risk. Takeholders insist vaccination could wipe out smallpox, with diphtheria fears also voiced.
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New
York
Connecticu
Connecticut
Bridgaport
Waterbury
Bridgeport
South Carolina
Lhae
Arson Arrests Of Fruit Dealers In Tormington
Loree Mulharek and Samuel Shaia, owners of a wholesale truck store in Tormington, were arrested on arson charges. They allegedly set fire to their store on December 1. Insurance coverage of the business stood at 6400 dollars. Milford Yacht Club Dinner Scheduled May 26 At Larkin House. Day to Be Honored. Season Opening Preparations Underway. John Anderson to resume duties as steward after 15 years away.
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Tormington
Mev
Loree Mulharek
Samuel Shaia
Milford
Milford Yacht Club
Larkin Horse
Mr. Day
Edtoreinemet
New York
Spehting
Yacht Club
House
John Anderson
New Haven Seeks Board Role in Boston and Maine
In 1914 the New Haven held 32 percent of Boston and Maine stock, now about 28 percent valued at $27 million, claiming board membership rights under lawful ownership. Conrad Crocker argued for minority holders while Edward Shafer, for Boston Railroad Holding trustees, contended the court would decide and noted no wave combat would be read in New Hampshire and Maine.
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Maine
Lalse
Feods
New Haver
Boston
Ruad
Conrad Crocker
Gostan
New Haven
Boston and Maine
Hidward S. Shafer
Boston Railroad Holding Company
Boston and Main
New Hampshire
Bursum Substitutes Vet Bonus Bill Opens Debate
Senator Bursum of New Mexico introduced a substitute for the veteran bonus bill aimed at funding via bonds backed by foreign debt. The measure seeks to provide half the adjusted compensation to all veterans, with alternatives including land purchase payments and vacation training, and would authorize the president to sell bonds to raise cash for retirement and other aid.
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Washington
United States
Sur
New Mexico
Senate Finance Committee
Harding
Veterans Bureau District 2 Conference Meet
A May 12 conference in the state capital gathered Veterans Bureau District No. 2 officials and state trade school leaders to plan closer ties between trade schools and veterans. Delegates discussed training for ex service men, noting veterans eligible for vocational training may receive monthly stipends and maintenance from the U S government.
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Ebay
Lavendure
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
United States
Dempsey Takes On New Fight Hint From Carpentier
A report outlines Dempsey agreeing to another fight and hints at Carpentier drawing big money prospects. It notes plans for a potential bout in White City London with a large stadium from the 1908 Olympic site and mentions promoter enthusiasm and possible guarantees, reflecting growing boxing interest and financial possibilities for a major match.
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Carpentier
Kearns
Sc. Americat
Preson Boxer
England
Bridgeport Faces Smallpox Menace And Vaccination Debate
City officials and residents gathered as Bridgeport confronts a smallpox outbreak with weekly cases over four months. Dr Black urged universal vaccination, citing statewide totals and a 2017 Waterbury epidemic. The meeting featured counterpoints, calls for legal support, and concerns over public health measures and travel warnings.
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Bridgeport
Burl
Ealth Department
Black
Connecticut
Hms
Waterbury
Ghildeen
Pr. Black
Ren
Mwe
Marr
Oliver Mar
Mary
Wigan
Winslow
Katzoff
Katsoff
Dr. Black
Dr.Black
Samuel Fowks
Medical Liberty League
Bridgepor
Nible
North Avenue
Atwater
Yale Coaches in Crashes Near Housatonic River
Yale rowing community faces a second crash as Ralph Hurd of Bridgeport and Grover A. Wyman of New Haven escape unharmed in a head on collision near the Housatonic River. George and Jim Corderry, Yale rowing coaches, were injured slightly and taken to police station. Louise Wyman of New Haven sustained a broken nose as both cars suffered severe damage in the Lake Down area.
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Derry
Yaloe
Warners
Housatonic
Corderry
Jim
George
Louise Wyman
New Haven
Ralph Hurd
Bridgeport
Grover A. Wyman
Corderry Wrothens
Hurd
Yeast Monday
Yale
European Powers Move Toward Truce Talks
European leaders work toward a proposed truce to ease Europe’s troubles. The plan, carried by M Tehiteneri from Genoa to Santa Margherita, is under Russian delegation consideration. Lloyd-George hosts talks with Bratiano Van Karnebek Motta and others about a commission on Russian credits and debts.
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Europe
New. Org
M Tehiteneri
Genoa
Santa’ Margherita
Fremiar Lloyd-George
Bratiano
Roumania
M. van Karnebek
Holland
German forger’s fake war scares shake Paris rumors
Berlin May 12 German forger Erich Enspach dubbed the master forger fed French ministers false reports of a vast secret army and mobilization plans. Using forged papers and city directories he claimed Germany possessed thousands more police and covert displacements, fueling attacks in the French Chamber of Deputies and protests over police limits.
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Berlin
Polesia
Erich Enspach
Lefevre
Enspach
Germany
Ony Place
Erspach
Chamber of Deputies
Notlet
Natonal
Prosst
Pha
Allied missions as tamers of manufactured reports
The Allied missions served as tamers for his manufactured reports and copies of secret documents from various ministries. They delivered material beyond military affairs, including economic information. To America, he sold information on exports coal production and income tax. Six visits in Paris were noted.
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Ning
Aining
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