Countess Debuts as Editor of Women’s Page
Tendon Dec 1 The Countess of Warwick begins editing the women's page in today's Daily Sketch. She outlines a broad program on women’s interests but avoids controversy. Topics include health beauty physical culture gardening agriculture for women and pets. Her pets range from elephant to chinchilla. The Wer wicks are said to be less prosperous than before.
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Tendon
Countess of Warwick
Daily Sketch
Werwicks
Westinghouse To Get Grashof Medal Here
George Weet will receive the Grashof Memorial Engineering Medal in New York, presented by the Society of German Engineers at the German Society session in Leipzig. The medal honors a man for preeminent work in mechanical engineering and the encounter Meld.
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George Weeton
New York
Society of German Engineers
Grasheft Memorial
German Society of Engineers
Leipzte
Greshof
Connaughts Garter Jewels Stolen in London Heist
Scotland Yard investigates a theft of Connaught's Garter jewels including regalia and gold watches. The incident targets the Order of the Garter items in London with details unclear due to damaged text. Police pursue leads as inquiries continue.
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London
Scotland Yard
Ha Deke
Connamht
Thaws Oppose Son’s Wife Dance Display In Town
In Livelyn Nesbit Therapeagnostic atmosphere, a week’s engagement is to be filled by a dancer. authorities plan to prevent her appearance as Thaw formality is set to act today. Two detectives, reportedly hired by Merry Thaw, shadow her after leaving the railroad station.
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Merry Thaw
Mellen Honored by B M Employees in Boston
Charles Mellen was eulogised Sunday at a dinner in Boston where about 250 Boston and Massachusetts railroad employees honored him. The event featured resolutions praising his leadership as president and his relations with the management, with messages from labor leaders and officials.
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Boston
Charles & Mellen
Paris Sensation Shocks with Undraped Poses by Madame de La Point
In Paris a social sensation unfolds as Madame Valentine de La Point, the divorced wife of a Cabinet Minister and descendant of famed writer Lamartine, unveils undraped poses in her Champs de Mars studio. About three hundred literary and artistic leaders were invited, with several American guests including Miss Natale Clifford Barney of Washington. Madame de La Point, nicknamed MmdGenie Valentine, displays talent as painter and writer alongside her vivid public persona.
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Paris
Valentine de la Point
Marquis Des Grans de
Lamesrtine
Champs de Mars
Natale Clifford Barney
Engineer Fatally Scalded In Wreck At Mountain Side
James Duffey, an engineer, was burned to death when his engine crashed into a snow covered mountain opposite Blackhawk near Central City. Chas A Buseet was buried through the cab window and thrown 75 yards down the slope, with his right ear ripped away.
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Deniver
James Duffey
Blackhawk
Central City
Freman
Chas. A. Buseet
Blaze in clothes closet alarm at J Elovitz home
A clothes closet blaze at 250 North Washington Avenue caused a small property loss after an alarm from box 8 Saturday night. The incident appears minor with limited damage and no details of injuries or possessions affected.
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J. Elovitz
North
Washington Avenue
Scalp Specialist Treats Olly Manicuring Service
Olly Manicuring lists scalp treatment options at 412 Security Building Cassais Et Phome 1172 827 E. The ad-style item highlights a specialty in scalp care and related services for hair health.
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Sarriet
E. Sherwood
Cassais Et Phome
Daniels Urges U S to Build Its Own Munitions Firm
Washington note reports Secretary Daniels urges government production of armor, guns, powder to end private manufacturers' monopoly and cut military costs. He cites past price abuses, recommends a government armor plant and annual savings from 10 000 to 20 000 tons capacity, warning of wartime dependence on private firms.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Navy Department
United States
Daniels
Spain
Congress
Russia
Italy
Te Aerton
Séema
Haruna
Kawasaki Co
Kobe
Japan
Bethlehem Steel Co
Inter
Villa Moves Toward Chihuahua In Major Mexican Civil War
Juarez dispatch reports General Villa controls over 10 000 troops and aims to seize Chihuahua city en route to Mexico City. Photos depict railroad destruction by Villa’s forces to block reinforcements while he asserts a direct open line from Juarez to Chihuahua. The depredations have wiped out millions of American and English investments.
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Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua
Ing
Chihushua
Jaurez
Stratford Fire Alarm Prompts Milford Callout
Frantic Milford residents alerted Stratford fire department at 8 am about a house fire below Beard's corner. Stratford sent an auto-truck with six firemen. Milford crews arrived after. The Bray residence rear burned through the lower floor but was contained and under control before 9 am.
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Stratford
Milford
Beard’s Corner
H. C. Lovell
Bray
Stratford Chemical
Congregational Church
Mahood
Metzel Suppe
Sour Brada
Kartoffel Glace
Leber Wurst
Dampf Nudeln
Hasenpfeffer
Brad Wurst
Pigs Hocks
Cover Reben
Eddie
Lovell
William Bassett
Barnum Avenue
Franklin School
Bruce's Brook
Arthur B. Park
Plan to land passengers at supper tables replaces subway approach
Residents along Stratford avenue fear delays as water pools at Hard's corner to Beardesley's lane after rain. Proponents propose a ground level landing plan to avoid damaging tree roots, and a drain at Hard's corner is hoped to divert the water.
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Stratford Avenue
Hard’s Corner
Beardesley’s Lane
Man Dies After Fall From Moving Train at East Hartford
Hartford, December 1 George Tennant, 40, waved to his wife and children at a window before attempting to board a moving train at East Hartford station. He grabbed the handrails and slipped, clinging briefly before falling under the wheels and dying instantly.
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Hartford
Conn
East Hartford
George Tennant
Lingerie Barred From Bible Class In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary president Dr John McNaughter led a men only Bible class decision. He said ribbons perfume and lingerie have no place in a men's Bible class. He added admitting women would be chivalrous but would hinder scripture study.
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Pittsburgh
John McNaughter
United Presbyterian Theological Seminary
McNaughter
B. H. S. NOTES Highlight school basketball plans and events
The B H S notes urge student support for the season and report on recent activities. Miss Purviance led seniors in song practice, Miss Millicent Bee visited New Milford, and Edward Casey was named official timer with Robert Hurley as scorer. The B H S Independents face Sigma Iota Phi at St Pauls Hall while a forthcoming game vs State Trade School looms. local leaders convened at Y M C A and a dancing class met at Varuna Hall. A bicycle accident on State Street damaged a rider’s bike but left him uninjured.
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Miss Hall
Varuna Hall
State Street
Johnson Attacks Political Interference in Charities
Superintendent Fred R. Johnson of Bridgeport Charities Department criticized politics within charity work during a Bethany chapel lecture on North Main Street. He argued progress is hindered, called for segregating imbecile classes, supported almshouse bonds, and urged civil service as essential for effective charity administration.
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North End Improvement Company
Bethany Chapel
North Main Street
Fred R. Johnson
Bridgeport, Charities' Department
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Johnson
Charities
New Blood Poison Cure Announced By American Scientist
Berlin reports Dr. Lewia Sart Marke of New Orleans and New York, longtime Institute of Medical Research scientist, will unveil a chemical compound claimed to cure blood poisoning in animals and possibly humans at a Frankfort meeting. The researcher, once Ehrlich’s assistant, cites a 39 compound injection showing promising results.
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Berlin
Lewia Sart Marke
New Orleans
Lee
Institute of Medical Research
Frankfort-on-the-Maeln
Prankter Medical Society
Marke
Ehrlich
Diamond cutter slain in factory theft at Amsterdam
Amsterdam dispatch reports a night attack at a diamond cutting factory where the overseer De Ruyter was murdered and a bee of precious stones stolen. Skelars fled the scene with the loot, prompting a police hunt across the city.
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Amsterdam
Skelars
de Ruyter
Duchess Keeps Busy Despite Fatigue in Charitable Work
London dispatch reports the Duchess remains indisposed yet continues her charitable duties, underscoring her commitment to public welfare while managing fatigue.
English oil interests seek U S protection in Tuxpam revolt
In Tuxpam Mexico rebels occupy the city. United States consul Arthur C. Payne appeals for protection. His daughter Miss Inez Payne is sent to the battleship Louisiana off the port. Many Americans flee by English and other vessels as the situation intensifies.
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Tuxpam
Miss Payne
Louis'awa
Mexico
United States
Arthur C. Payne
Inez Payne
Leship
Louisiana
Bloomfield
Niiely
Lancaster
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Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Avenua
U. S
Stratford Boys
A. A
Millicent Bee
New Milford
Edward Casey
Robert Hurley
B. H.S. Independents
Sigma Iota Phi
St. Paul's Hall
Beach Street
Harry Denny
The
Mohican Co
Alexander Nashmany
Garibaldi Bannucci
New Haven
Elm City
Louis F. Tailig
States Street
Park Avenue
New England
Dillon & Douglass
Springfield
Syel
Age Worcester
Union
Christian Eiseman
Pembroke St
East Main St
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Gare
Ches of Marlborough
Charitabe Enterprises
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