Can the Connecticut Legislature Convene Itself
Connecticut debates whether the General Assembly can summon itself. Governor Baldwin argues the 1818 constitution curtailed gubernatorial power, while critics say the people preserved legislative control. The piece traces early colonial practice, Fundamental Orders, and the shift to a separate executive, noting the assembly must meet on stated occasions and may be convened only in emergencies.
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Connecticut
General Assembly
Simeon E. Baldwin
Supreme Court
Rollin S. Woodruff
Woodruff
Baldwin
Governor Baldwin
Colony of
Stuart Charlier
Special aviation medical service to reduce flyers' deaths
Washington reports that an aviation medical service to assess pilot qualifications is to be created in the army corps. British figures cited show 90 percent of early war deaths were from pilot physical defects, now cut to 12 percent after specialized aviation medical duties are adopted.
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Washington
Army Corps
Air Medical Service
Gasoline Seen as Essential for Automobiles in Blue Law Case
Huntington West Virginia April 6 Magistrate Samuel Wright ruled that gasoline is as necessary for an automobile as feed for a horse and discharged two Huntington garage owners charged with violating the Sunday closing law for selling gasoline to autoists on orders of Mayor W Campbell.
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Huntington
W. Va
Samuel Wright
Sunfay
W. Campbell
116 Helpers Go On Strike Torrington
Part of the 116 helpers in the casting shop of the Coe Brass branch of the American Brass Company went on strike this morning. The exact number among the strikers could not be learned. The shop continued operating with a prospect of higher capacity by tomorrow as workers seek a wage increase from $7.35 to $9.90 for the same day's work based on 50 pots.
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Ansonia
Conn
American Brass Co
Waterbury
Torringtom Buffalo
Kenosha
Torrington
Coe Brass
American Brass Company
Harbor strike leaves turpentine supply blocked
Strikes by harbor workers paralyze turpentine shipments as 5000 barrels sit offshore unable to reach shore. Prices jump to 2.40 while January quotes ranged 1.70 to 1.97. AFL president Samuel Gompers and secretary Frank Morrison prepare to meet with Marine Workers leaders and local officials. Rail ferries mostly run. some depots report crew stoppages and union threats to pull more teams from railroad terminals if not stopped.
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Pace One
Samuel Goampars
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Coufer
William S. Brown
Marine Workers’ Organization
AM Railrad
West Shore
Healy
French Occupy Frankfurt Darmstadt in Neutral Zone
French forces moved into Frankfurt and Darmstadt during the early morning hours, occupying the neutral zone and stations without incident. General Desoutte’s proclamation appeared on city billboards as French troops patrolled the streets, while Italian government officials signaled moral support for France but ruled out military action against Germany. In New York, Charles Lucas pled guilty to statutory burglary and was bound over on $1000 bond after waiving examination in City Court.
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Frankfort
Desoutte
Darmstadt
Rome
Popolo Romano
France
Italy
Franisfort
Germany
Charles Luias
Lexington Avenue
Lucas
Leaf Gregory
Fire arson suspect Linehan linked to Edwards home blaze
Police arrested Joseph Linehan on breach of the peace charges after a fire at George Edwards 147 Park Place. A bicycle rider matching Linehan was seen in the yard near the cellar where a flaming mop and broom saturated with oil were found. The Edwards family were in the house during the incident. bond set at 390 dollars for further investigation.
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George Edwards
Park Place
Joseph Linehan
Iranistan Avenue
Omer
Linghan
Edwards
Milford
Linehan
Joe
Miners Strike Over New York Wage Agreement
Miners in Kansas and Illinois face protests and work refusals tied to the wave award of Wilson coal commissions. International vice president Philip Murray warns of ongoing district talks to resolve the wage scale while production in several Illinois mines drops. A March 31 New York agreement sets a 5.75 dollar daily minimum and 6 dollar maximum wage.
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Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Kas
Cherokee
Crawford Counties
Kansas Industria Relations Court
Wilson
Coal Commission
Springfield
Illinois
New York
Frank Farrington
Peoria
Bridgeport Health Inspectors Seize Contaminated Food and Utensils
Bridgeport’s Health Department reports large consignments of preserved foods seized for contamination including cheese, sugar, sauerkraut, nuts, onions, figs, milk, bread, tarnipe, lettuce, cranberries, tomatoes, pineapples, beets, potatoes, cucumbers, macaroni, corn, pickles, flour, cantaloupes, and butter. About 131 canned foods condemned in restaurants for half empties after sales. Additional kitchenware condemned: 209 cups, 29 plates, 6 bowls, 30 spoons. Continuous restaurant inspections are conducted, covering sanitary appliances and equipment.
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Health Department
Comley Ready to Try Appeals in Tax Disputes
City Attorney William H L Comey Jr prepared to argue appeals in Superior court for Swift & Co and Alling Rubber Co regarding city valuations. Swift & Co challenged Water Street valuation of 1917 and subsequent assessments, while Alling Rubber contested the Main Street valuation placing their property at 129,781 with the company seeking about 115,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HL Comey, Jr
Swift & Co
Alling Rubber Co
Curtis
Em. Swift & Co
Water Street
HSH
Main Street
Hartford City Election Heats Up With Three Tickets
Hartford voters head to the polls as three full slates contest the city election. Mayor Richard J. Kinsella seeks re election while Alderman Newton C Brainard runs as Republican candidate and Frank J Madden leads the Labor ticket. Major issues include a 1.5 million high school appropriation alongside other city offices.
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Hartford
Labor Party
Richard J. Kinsella
Newton C. Brainard
Frank J. Madden
John A. Gleason
Otis H
Funeral Attended by Many at Bishop Service
Hundreds gathered for the bishop funeral at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. William Horace Day assisted. honorary pallbearers included Charles Sanford and George Wheeler. The Board of Education sent representatives to draft resolutions, with interment in Mountain Grove cemetery family plot.
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First Presbyterian Church
Tilshop
William Horace Day
United Congregational Church
Charles G. Sanford
Thomas B. DeForest
Henry Blodget
George W. Wheeler
F. F. Small
Hartford
H. H. DeLoss
William T. Hincks
James Gamble Losers
New York
Board of Education
Motormen Favor One Five Cent Fare System
Troleyoens and the public prefer a single five cent fare for all city trolley lines, backing the one man trolley plan as fair and equitable. The recommendation appeared in the city brief at the general fare hearing, and the Connecticut company supports it. No Public Utilities Commission decision yet on the Zone Fare case.
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Troleymen
Gene
Conecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
German Troops Battle in Krupp City Amid Red Scattered
Reports from Berlin detail German forces in the Puhr district including infantry, cavalry, artillery and armored trains as Reds retreat after leaders depart. In the city, Reds fire warning volleys near the city hall before laying down arms. earlier battles around Alten Essen. Also local crime note and population stats for Logan Utah Grand Junction and other towns.
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Alten Essen
Reichswehr
Berlin
Puhr
Iterated Commission of Control
When Did Connecticut's Legislature Lose Its Balance
A editorial critique questions constitutional language in Connecticut regarding legislative and gubernatorial powers. It contrasts “shall” for the legislature meeting with “may” for the governor to convene in emergencies, asking when the lesser authority became greater.
Fifty Years Ago Look Back and Local Results
This note recounts Bridgeport political gains with a 235 city majority, Jarratt Morford elected mayor by 207, Nathaniel Wheeler and LeGrand Beers winning state seats, and a Democratic sweep of town and city tickets. It also mentions Golden Hill school exams, Arthur Oakley’s teaching, a fire at Hubbell’s Hoop Skirt factory, and English’s 506 governor victory with a Democratic Senate edge and a tight Republican House margin.
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Es Ae Eee
Bridgeport
Jarratt Morford
Nathaniel Wheeler
LeGrand G. Beers
Bica Aasi
Golden Hill
Arthur M. Oakley
George A. Hubbell
James BE
English
Hartford
Senate
House
Brotherhood Strike Breakers in Chicago Yard Row
In Chicago a split within railroad unions led to use of strike breakers as 16,500 yard and switchmen walked out across the district. Officials say 2,300 men quit, freight congestion eased by detours, and the danger of dairy and farm product shortages grew while wage talks with the federal labor board edge forward.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Grunau
Federal
Whitney
Farquharson
Brotherhood of
Brotherhood
Federal Labor Board
Washington
Chicago
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Hhael
Japanese Flag Flies Over Vladivostok Amid Tense Asia Front
News from Washington reports a sudden Japanese attack that gave them control of Vladivostok, with no official confirmation yet. A prior proclamation warned Russians against unfriendly acts as American forces evacuated in late March. Postage for Austria parcel post rises 20 cents, per new transport costs through Germany.
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William S. Graves
Vladivostok
Siberia
Washington
State Department
Siberian
Charlies F. Greene
Austria
Germany
Apportionment of German Ships Pleases France
Paul Eisner under secretary of state for the mercantile marine stresses cordial Britain France relations. He says Great Britain relinquishes claims to 200000 tons of shipping France urgently requested and notes France should be grateful as Britain’s interests were affected by arrangements reducing distributable tonnage.
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Paul Eisner
The
Mercantile Marine
Great Britain
France
England
Vital Statistics and Local Notices From Vital Statistics Bureau
Births include a girl for Mr and Mrs John Larkin and a boy for Mr and Mrs Thomas FitzGerald, among others, with addresses and dates in March and April. Marriages list several couples with names and ages, while deaths name Abraham Mitnick and William Walter with details. A jittery auto law note covers Joseph Petrosk’s appearance for operating a jitney bus without license. obituary for Walter. and misc notices about wanted ads, lost passbook, and vehicle for sale including a Haynes touring car and a power boat listing.
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Joseph Petrosk
Summer Street
May
Petrosk
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Special Aviation
Brass Workers Medical Service
Harbor Strike
Paris
Marshal Foch
MiHerand
Ud C. Wallace
Think Linehan
Comley
Hartford City
Krupp City
Logan
Utah
Grand Junction
Colo
Vinita
Okla
Albany
Carrick
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Warren Street
Frederick King
Elmwood Avenue
Sidney Moskowit
Wordin Avenue
Arthur Schoene
Astoria
Vera H. Broad
Vine Street
Ferdinand Ando
Spruce Street
Vernie Kerkes
Osborne Street
Howard T. Riley
Lafayette Street
Eileen G. Flanagen
Fairfield Avenue
Abraham Mitnick
Kessath S
Walter
William Frank Walter
Annis Walter
Oak Street
Lutheran Cemetery
Brooklyn
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Larga Power Boat
Stratford
Chas. & Tucker, Higgaram, Conn
D. Yea
Haynes
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