Women urged to send amendment through General Assembly
A Connecticut author warns women against overestimating the governor's power and urges them to push a constitutional amendment via their representatives in the General Assembly. The speaker stresses that only the House can propose a vote on women's suffrage, and that the people ultimately decide after a year of passage in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
General Assembly
Thomas Hepburn
Mieo
Sovsaea
Abolish Paying Board Debate Gains Steam in Assembly
A debate over abolishing the paying board intensifies as critics cite graft risks in paying contracts. Proponents say the board, created to curb corruption and save taxpayer money, has proven effective, while critics urge legislative action without a voter referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hennessey
New York State
General Assembly
Mawr T Sen
Death of Lucius Tuttle Revered Railroad Leader
Lucius Tuttle, once head of the Boston and Maine and a central figure in railroad finance, is remembered with mixed praise. He rose with the industry’s growth, faced later deposed leadership, endured personal losses, and died after years of pain and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius
Tuttle
Hixh
Yand
Ib Sabai
Angelicaris
Boston & Maitic
Strug
Finanés
Wall Street
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Read
Mellen
Laicius
Early Christmas Buying Eases Strain and Costs
Editorial notes that rushing to shop for Christmas creates misery and nerve strain for thousands. It urges people to start purchases earlier to spread work for merchants and transporters, reducing prices and congestion. Early buying benefits both consumers and workers by avoiding a week of overloaded demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans- Lion
The Reign of Francis Joseph in Austria Ends?
A summary of the Austrian ruler Francis Joseph, his long reign marked by wars with Italy and Prussia, internal revolts crushed with executions, and shifting fortunes. It notes defeats in 1859, 1866, and 1867, the 1867 crown of Hungary, and domestic strain including a separated Empress and a tragic death of his heir.
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Francis Joseph
Austria
Italy
Prussia
Src
Vieni
Hapsburgs
Europe
Vienna
Hungary
Bohemia
Montebello
Palestro
Magenta
Solferino
France
Franz Joseph
Buda
Holstein
Birthday of Lilidokalani Last Queen of Hawaii
A historical note marks the seventy sixth birthday of Lilidokalani the last royal ruler of Hawaii. It recalls her lineage to Kalakaua, her brief push for absolute monarchy, the 1893 overthrow, and her exile from the throne culminating in resignation and a shift to a republic. The piece ties her to Kamehameha lineage and Hawaii’s royal history within a broader European context.
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Lilidokalani
Hawaii
Kawaii
Lydia Kamakae- Liluokalani
Noluid
Kalakaua
Hewat
America
Eurepe
Lana
Bright
Lil
Mneyer
House of Nobles
Republic
Yend
Roype
Pal
Occa
Kamehameha 1
the Great
Sandwich Group
First Transcontinental Road Breaks Ground in Omaha
The piece recalls the December 2, 1863 ground breaking in Omaha for the Union Pacific railroad and the nation’s first transcontinental line. It notes prior telegraph and mail links, 1862 congressional charter, and completion around 1869 amid Civil War strife and Rocky Mountain challenges.
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Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Atlantic and Pacific
Igst
Rocky Mountains
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Dominion
Albanian ruler William of Wied seen in conflict with German army
William of Wied Prince William Frederick of Wied, once ruler of Albania for a brief stormy period, is reported to be fighting with the German army. The ex-Moret passed his thirty-eighth birthday this week and is a brother to Porst Frederick William, head of the ancient house of Wied.
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Wied
Prussia
William
Abe
Carmen Sylva
Sophie
Schonburg-Waldenbure
Lohriper
Pauline
Tempe
Wietor
Albania
Austria
Adriatic
William of Weid
Roumania
Capitel
William Frederick of
Porst Frederick William
Revenue Men Work Until Early Morn In Hartford
From 7 am yesterday the Internal Revenue service in Hartford faced a flood of letters and requests as the emergency revenue bill took effect. Staff, including Collector James J. Walsh and Deputy Theodore M. Byxbee, worked late to interpret the act and issue rulings. Stamps sales at the cashier’s window surged while letters asking for stamps outpaced those seeking explanations, with about 19,236,000 stamps reportedly sold in the district of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Some postmasters sought authorization to sell additional stamps.
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Hartford
James J. Walsh
Theodore M
Byxbee
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Jewish Women Plan A Charter Revision
New Orleans Dec 2 Revision of the constitution of the National Council of Jewish Women was postponed to tomorrow for a special order at the seventh triennial convention. Routine business was to be addressed today. A wheel collapsed on the electric locomotive pulling train 16 eastbound near Burns and Bassick plant on Railroad Avenue, halting traffic about two hours. wrecking crew from New Haven assisted.
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New Orleans
National Council of Jewish Women
Burns & Bassick
Railroad Avenue
New Haven
Wall Street expects early stock market reopen trade hints
A New York expert notes strong Wall Street belief the Stock Exchange will reopen for trading soon, possibly before year end. Circulating among banks, the view cites trial bond trading and export demand for copper as supportive signs. Copper exports to neutral ports may be clarified to ease the shipment situation. Ontario & Western first four months show satisfactory results despite some gross decline. Chicago Alton reports higher expenses and larger discounts on subsidiary stock.
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Arrow Financial News Service
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Great Britain
France
New York Ontario & Western
Chicago @ Alton Railroad Company
Local Notes Mixed With Meetings And Incidents
Local items report Franklin Bartlett Camp officers elected for a one year term led by G Hart and F L Chapman with other officers named. A second Sons and Daughters of Veterans concert for veterans at Noroton is praised. A hospital indigestion incident at a dentist office prompts a home recovery. A woman found in police custody contemplates self harm in a cell after intoxication. Salvation Army plans Christmas baskets and gifts, aiming to beat last year’s 1000 baskets.
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Franklin Bartlett Camp
G. Hart
F. L. Chapman
Ate Mofett
J. V
Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Noroton
George Berham
Vincent and
Charlies Benham
Mies Judith Lambert
George Rajotte
Albert Lapke
B Fay
Mies
Cooney
Mary Mulling
Lakeyrew
North Avenue
Bridgeport Corps
Salvation Army
D D Read Co Dolls Corner Offers Unbreakable and Bisque Dolls
The Dolls Corner section lists a wide range of dolls and accessories from the D D Read Co Established 1857. Includes Sunbonnet and unbreakable dolls 50 cents to 1 dollar, brass heads with moving eyes, bisque heads, kid bodies, and realistic celluloid dolls priced from 10 cents to 3.50 dollars. Also dresses, wigs, shoes, and doll outfits. Mens bath gowns, house coats, robes, and silk overstock featured with sale prices.
The Gift Room Opens In December Furniture Gallery
The Gift Room on the fourth floor spreads charm with gifts from the store. It features Tea Aprons and Sewing Aprons in dainty assortments priced from 25 to 89 and up. Bungalow Aprons cover the gown from 50 cts. Accessible from the elevator, the space showcases furniture, china, glass, silver, leather goods, jewelry, and knick knacks for afternoon and evening home wear and kitchen use.
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Lucius Tuttle
William of
Vincent's Hospital
Wiliam Bennett
Fairfield Avenas
Jones & Kum
Coats
Orsr Rubber CO
The
D.D. Read Co
Moe
Mien
D. M. Read Company
Fairfield Ave
GOD Opera
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