Wall Street Aids Hill In Pessimism Campaign
Wall Street gears up to aid Railroad magnate Hill in a push for higher freight rates while predicting a prolonged recession. Henry Clews warns of readjustment, easing business and rising unemployment, urging concessions to spur recovery. Public finance covers Canadian naval buildup, state taxation on utilities, and Norwich election eligibility changes amid a quiet senatorial contest.
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Wall Street
Hill
Henry Clews
Interstate Commerce Commission
State politics and treasury trends amid election unrest
The article analyzes political jockeying around McLean Goodwin and Bulkeley amid a governor’s race. It notes last fiscal decade trends where state receipts rose unevenly with expenditures, and details 1910 receipts of 5.32 million against 6.95 million in outlays. It warns of reliance on bonds and loans, urges revenue sources or tax shifts, and calls for expenditure cuts to avoid growing debt.
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Seuatgy Bulkeley
McLean
Bulkeley
Goodwin
Hill
Mulligan on Bribery Charge in Waterbury
Waterbury boxing manager George Mulligan, arriving from Bantam, defends himself against bribery allegations tied to a Board of Safety meeting. He disputes any involvement in payoffs, claims he kept proceeds from Shea Burns fight ticket sales in Waterbury, and asserts he supported keeping boxing money local.
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Waterbury
George Mulligan
Bantam
Board of Safety
M. J. Etre
Kidney pills restore health says Rochester patient
A Rochester resident M Mayer describes kidney troubles beginning with a sharp back pain and fatigue. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he reports renewed strength and complete cure, while friends F B Brill and Curtis Ene aney corroborate the improvement.
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M. Mayer
Rochester
Foley
F. B. Brill
Curtis Ene Aney
Foley’s
F. B. Brill and
Curtis Pharmacy
Henry Rogers Dead Father of Ex-Corporation Counsel
Henry Rogers age 89 died yesterday at the home of his son Edward H. Rogers in New Haven. Born Branford Conn July 31 1821 his family long prominent in Branford affairs and he was a noted authority on Connecticut genealogy and state history. He married Elizabeth Townsend of Westmoreland N Y and leaves three brothers Elizur Eli S and Abraham now deceased. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev James DeWolf Perry with interment in the Branford cemetery Rogers plot.
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New York
Henry Rogers
Edward H. Rogers
New Haven
Connecticut
Mr. Rogers
Branford
Conn
General Assembly
Elizabeth Townsend
Westmoreland
Oneida County
Rogers
Edison Life Theory Materialism Is Inhumane
The Rev. Dr. Sneath at Grand Avenue Congregational Church decries materialism as unnatural and inhumane while praising Christianity. He rebuts claims that Edison and others are materialists, argues for a personal God and future life, and urges youth to embrace a Christian vision of victory over sin and an abiding life.
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New Haven
Grand Avenue Congregational Church
Sneath
Edison
Mark Twain
John Burroughs
Thomas A. Edison
Europe
Germany
Mr. Edison
Big Frauds in English Elections Special From United Press
London December 5 amid riots and floods voting for the third day of the general election was held under severe handicaps as heavy rains flooded constituencies delaying ballots. Thousands of deaths and removals since registration raise fraud concerns with Liberals and Conservatives trading charges of padding. Liberal gains in London and Manchester boost hopes to expand metropolitan representation while Conservatives fear a reduced government majority and possible deadlock.
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United Press
London
Manchester
Hermitess Emily Williams Found Dead in New Milford
New Milford woman Emily Williams aged 70 known as Old Maid Williams was found dead in her home likely for two days. Wealth estimated at $40,000 she lived a hermit life and officials searched for bank books tied to local and Bridgeport savings banks believed hidden in the house.
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New Milford
Emily Williams
Williams
Miss Williams
Read Co. Winter Suits Offer Fashionable Reductions
The D. M. Read Co presents early winter reductions with sample suits in Cheviots Homespuns and other fine fabrics. Coats are elegantly lined, tailoring noted, colors fashion current, including a few Chiffon Broadcloth pieces. Prices vary widely with generous offerings for those visiting the second floor. Also a large display of fans from Princess to Persian, with decorative sticks in varied colors and ornamentation, ranging from 50 cents to 12 dollars for adults and 85 cents for children.
Surplus Silk Cords Sold At 10c Yard Thrift Line
Local merchants announce a surplus sale of silk cords offered at a remarkable 10 cents per yard. Readily available in a large assortment of regular goods, these silk cords represent a bold bargain for shoppers seeking cheap quality materials.
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Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Canada
Cal States
Great Lakes
Donovan
Norwalk
Commission
Norwich
Washington
Mulligan
M. J. Colloty
Hits Edison
Dr. Sneath
Millard’s
Park & Tilford's
Quality
Apollo
Atlantic Pharmacy
Atantic
D. M. Read Co
The
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Tris
Mrs
Philadelphia
Boston
Shallue & Keys
Col. George
Center Streets
Travis
Stratford
Post Road
West Side of Washington Bridge
Davis & Hawley Co. Jewelers
Main St
Bridgeport
Paul NE Perry
Harry Fox
Millership Sisters
W. K. Mollan
Burns CO
Alle
Consult
F. J. Abercrambia
Water ST
State Street
Fred. J. Klander
Mullin
M. J. Maloney
W. A. Miles
Bartholomay
Jones Avenue
H.C. Reid
Broad ST
Hotel Atlas Fairfield
Jackson
Famus
John S. Mosby
Edward J. Madigan
Belmont
J. E. Mahoney
Penainy
Universalist Woman's Club
Seenae Universalist Parish
Quilty
Wiuster
Altorney-ai
Escminer U. 5
Union
James F. Beck
Taft Press
Madison Avenue
Chrismmas
D. A. Parker Jeweler
Kelly’s Cigar Store
James H. Eelly
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