Connecticut Political Climate and 1874 Currency Debate
A fragmentary letter from 1874 discusses the Greenback currency issue and national policy. It cites President Grant’s veto and argues party control, Senate influence, and gubernatorial nominations, warning that corporations may seize power in Connecticut amid anti silver and pro reform factions.
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Jo Wimmary
Dannon
Dent Grant
of Connecticut
Hartford
Tine Times
Andiorim
Asim
Benin
Mocrats
Connecticut
Saloon Licenses and Time Extensions Discussed in City Measures
City officials debate extending closures from Christmas to Good Friday if needed. Limiting saloon licenses ties license forfeiture to falling totals, boosting reputable establishments. A 10 percent voter signature requirement may curb frequent license votes.
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General Assembly
General Conference Set for Torrington Church in November
The General Conference of Congregational churches in Connecticut will meet at Center Church in Torrington on November 6 and 9. The Hoy Arthur W Ackerman has been pastor since 1902. the church, founded in 1822, features a prince of worship erected in 1867 at 90000 dollars and a current membership of 645. The last Rockville meeting elected officers and the standing and observance committees are named, with liaison figures from Hartford and Bridgeport.
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General Conference
Congregational Churches of Connecticut
Center Church
Torrington
Arthur ‘W. Ackerman
Lutchfeta
Rockville
Charles KE. McKinies
Thomas L. Norton
Lakeville
Ghideey
Frederick G. Platt
Messrs. de Barber
H. HH
Theophilus S Devitt
Benjamin W
Deer Ravage Fairfield County Farms Across Region
Reports from Danbury Waterbury and Greenwich describe deer damage harming gardens and crops. Farmers seek compensation while noting fawns and deer numbers rising, with incidents of injuries and property losses across towns.
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Grenbrook Fammer
Sakae
Soares
Danbury
J. le ‘Sullivan
Waterbury
Thomas Doyle
Greenwich
Harver B. Titus
Stamford
Educational bills passed by legislature
The Connecticut legislature adjourned with seven education measures enacted. Reorganization of the state board of education and expanded supervision aim to help small schools and women teachers. Aimed reforms include new attendance standards, trained teachers for small towns, and a town management bill reducing districts. Some bills, like state teaching certificates, failed or stalled, while pensions and schoolhouse inspections were not adopted.
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Commission On Education
Connecticut
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Public Trade Sonces
Wucceae
Senate
House
de Neaura
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Backache Relief
Notice urges use of Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder trouble. Claims quick correction of urinary irregularities to prevent serious illness and restore health and strength. Warns against neglect and risk of Bright's disease or habits. 57 Brill Issa! agent.
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Foley
Bright
Brill
Issa
Local Visits and Social Notes From Newtown and Nearby
Mrs. Alice Wildman returns from Fairfield beach while Frank Crowe of Bethel visits Miss Mary Crowe. Families from Zoar Mafteawan Jersey City Bridgeport and Chicago visit friends and enjoy outings at Putnam and Sandy Hook. The new sidewalk fever continues with many walks laid in tar and concrete and Trinity church improved by extended walk.
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Alice Wildman
Fairfield Beach
Frank Crowe
Bethel
Mary Crowe
Fierce Sotee
John F. Keane Zoar
Irving Rogers
New Pares
Gti
Sarah Feran
Henry M. Smith
Fairee
Anna Griffin
Margaret Lyons
Mafteawan
Troy
Sandy Hook
Roberta Neville
Fannie Ely
Bridgeport
Anna Houlihan
Alice Scudamore
Fannie Hawley
Frederick Briges
Herman H. Peck
L. C. Morrie
Trinity Church
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Pairteld Avenue
Conn
Farmer Publishing Co
Kas Amand
Booterie
Derbetrates
Lewialai
The
Congregational Church of Connecticut
Fairfield County News
EH. W. Knean
Huntington
Collecnise Heneena
EB. Bailey
Ridgefield
Lex
John Walker
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Walker
Ahat
Benjamin St. John
Rowayton
Shelton
Sultisiant Capital Tag
Becm
Newtown
Dr. Lyon
FEUIT
Alling Rubber Co
Main ST
W. K. Mollan
Main Street
Evermore
Henney C. Reid
Frisbie’s
al Grocers
Farmet
Royal Hotel
STATE
Arion Singing Society
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Criterion Quartet
United German Singing Societies
WEBER
Wheeler Avenue
Chance H. L. Blackman & Son Real Estate
Willimantic
Bay Lighting Company
Drestar Sea
Burr & Knapp
Main ST. Thone
Bridgeport, Cot
James. Staples
Compal
Bankera and Brokers
Bridgeport, Conn
Gene
Brupsooe
Holzer
South Bend
Gledhill & Co
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University Pisco
New York
Stratford Avs
Avon Park
Welles Place
Hard's Corner
River Front
Washington Bridge
James Feeley
Arcade
Rockwell’s Hotel and Annex
Luzerne, New York
Hatem River
Lake Inferne
Everard's Beer
A & Croco
Raymond
Ae Fae
Longacre
47Th St
Broadway
Buffalo
E. Ible
the United Muminating Co
John Street
W. D. Cook & Son
Sas Water Street
Garry’s Fish Market
Wall
Fem
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
Ralyph L. Mille
Adrien In
E Jackson
C. White
Joe David
Copperfield
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Pent Boyton
Calvert
Igh
SkUkfel
Dally Ferry
Henry Stront
Istagd
Robert Weber
Newfield Park
Lena Postel
Bockist
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