Operation Fatal to J D Archbold Head of Oil Co
A historical account details J D Archbold, long linked with Standard Oil, his role in the dissolution of the Rockefeller era trust, and his ascent to Standard Oil of New Jersey president. It notes his aggressive defense of the trust, public letters on lobbying, substantial fortune near 100 million, and gifts like 400000 to Syracuse University. The narrative covers his birth in 1848, rise from a Titusville refinery agent to a major oil executive, and remarks on his humor and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Archbold
OIL Co
Joap D. Archbold
Badeard Oimes Sohn de Rockefeller
Trust
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Oil
Standard Oil
Mild
Joseph Bi Fotaker
Ohio
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
Washington
Archbold
John Dustin Archbold
Burg
Salem
Titusville
Agent
Acme Company
Rockefeller
Rockefellers
Johne D. Rockefeller
Mr. Archbold
Standard’son
Kold
Witners
Tam
Syracuse University
Mise Annie Mills
Cedar Cliff
Tarrytown-on-Hudson
Southampton
Long Island
Lecture on A F L Convention by Boris Reinstein
Boris Reinstein of Buffalo will deliver an oral report on the recent A F L convention at Kyotal hall 1119 Broad street Wednesday evening. The New York weekly correspondent is a popular speaker. topics include industrial organization the Adamson eight hour law for railroads and internal adjustments. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A F. of L
Boris Reinstein
Buffalo
N. Y
Kyotal Hall
Broad Street
Reinstein
New York
P. m
Animal Rescue League elects W. E. Burnham for lead role
The Animal Rescue league annual meeting reports progress with 65 new members, all current bills paid, and widespread adoption of its Blanket Your Horse slogan. Officers elected include President W. E. Burnham and Vice President Mrs. Thomas P. Taylor. numerous directors such as Mrs. W. D. Bishop Sr and Rev. George C. Tamblyn were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Animal Rescue League
United States
W. E. Burnham
Thomas P. Taylor
George R. Hair
F. H Downs
A. H. Terry
W. D
Zalmon Goodsell
Henry E. Shannon
Albert French, Jr
James Brereton
F. H. Downs
John Breen
R. L. Armstrong
Mra. K. M. Spalding
New Auto Markers Ready for Distribution
Frederick J Wetstine chief clerk motor vehicle department secretary of state announces automobile markers for the coming year are ready for distribution. Interested persons at the state capitol Hartford should contact him and those who wish to retain old numbers should act without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Wetstine
Secretary of State's Office
State Capitol
Hartford
Wetstine
Certificate of Dissolution and Name Change Filed in Bridgeport
A preliminary certificate of dissolution was recorded by the Connecticut Office and Library Supply House in Bridgeport. A certificate of change of name was filed for Savoia Mazzini Athletic Club of Bridgeport to Savoy Athletic Club, Incorporated, effective henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Office and Library Supply House, Incorporated
Bridgeport
Savoia Mazzini Athletic Club
Savoy Athletic Club, Incorporated
Valiaro Wins Road Contract for Long Ridge Route
Bridgeport contractor Francesco Valiaro secured the state road contract from the Roxbury district to the New York line along the Long Ridge road with a bid of 33836, about 10000 less than the next bidder. He is finishing the North Stamford road and will crush rock this winter from a Long Ridge stone ledge to prepare for spring work. Native stone macadam construction is specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco Valiaro
Bridgeport
Roxbury
Long Ridge Road
Valiaro
North Stamford Road
Arnolsky Estate Petition Sets December Hearing
Mary Arnolsky, widow of Steve Arnolsky, seeks letters of administration for a $600 equity in a four family Pine Street house. He left two brothers, Mike of this city and Josef in West Virginia. Judge Miller of the probate court fixed a hearing for 10 o’clock December 11. Dr Henry Van Dyke, American minister to the Netherlands, reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Steve Arnolsky
Pine Street
Arnolsky
Mike
Josef
West Virginia
Miller
Congress Ready Cost Of Living Show In Late To Begin Fight
Congress grapples with soaring prices as food costs and living expenses prompt bills to curb exports and regulate cold storage. President Wilson weighs a response while debates over embargoes, parcel post reforms, and interstate food shipments unfold amid pressure from labor leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Fitzgerald
New York
Capitol
White House
Department of Justice
Agricultural Department
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
House
United States
Parcel Post
Seek to Have Two Children Removed From Parents' Care
Mr and Mrs Leo Dewey of 429 Connecticut Avenue face a probate court hearing before Judge Miller on Wednesday at 10 30 to decide if they may keep Louise five and Raymond two. The kids, now at the Fresh Air Home in Fairfield, were removed Saturday after neighbors complained of neglect. Investigator Alexander F Morrissey of the board of charities filed the petition via BE Hull of the Connecticut Humane society. The Deweys, planning to move to Springfield, vow to fight for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Dewey
Connecticut Avenue
Miller
Louise
Raymond
Fresh Air
Fairfield
Alexander F. Morrissey
Board of Charities
BE. O. Hull
The
Connecticut Humane Society
Deweys
Morrissey
Springfield
Gerard Returns to Berlin Post for Wilson War Views
James W. Gerard, the U S ambassador to Germany, sailed for Berlin on the Frederik VIII, carrying Wilson's submarine warfare and Belgian deportation views. He denied bringing any peace plan, and took 100000 marks raised by the American Relief Committee for Berlin widows orphans and war victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
Wilson
Frederik VIII
Gerard
American Relief Committee
Berlin
Elias Howe Post to Hold Annual Election
Elias Howe Post No 3 GAR will hold its next meeting at 3 PM Thursday December 7. The election of officers for the ensuing year will be held at that meeting. Refreshments will be served and full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Howe, Jr
D. m
Smith College club rummage sale for scholarship fund
The Smith College club of this city will hold a rummage sale on Friday at 688 Stratford avenue near Read street to raise funds for a Bridgeport girl’s Smith College scholarship. Miss Sally Wilmot and Miss Margaret Oliphant run the sale. many useful items donated. Also tonight at 7:45 Miss Bernice Nettleton will present a recital of her pupils at the Stratfield parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Smith College
Smith College Club
Stratford Avenue
Read Street
Sally Wilmot
Margaret Oliphant
Bernice Nettleton
Th Stratfield
Miss Nettleson
Idllian
Bessie
Rose Levin
Olsie
Dorothy
Laura Katz
Ruth Beard
Laura Chamberlain
Carrie van Horn
Marguerite Weiss
Bertha Keller
Dorothy Alton
Dorothy Buddington
Ruth Laird
Dorothy Mendelson
Florence Wilcox
Esther Bennett
Elba Thelin
Nina Dudley
Bertha Taft
Adele’ Weaver
Judge Adamson Opposes Any Embargo, Cites Past Prospect
Former Judge Adamson of Georgia, author of the Eight Hour Law, states he will oppose any embargo. He notes Congress passed only one embargo act, which harmed commerce and caused fierce protests leading to repeal. Early next week the Post Office Department will instruct over 10,000 postmasters to list farmers willing to ship produce directly to consumers by parcel post, with enrolled farmers published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
Georgia
Congress
Post Office Department
Lst
Industrial Preparedness Topic for Engineers Meeting
New York December meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers opens a four day session. Key themes include power production economy fuel conservation. Eleven professional sessions scheduled including review of navy development and needs. Delegates from across the country arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Canadians At Ypres Won By Rifle Fire Under Fire
Sir Sam Hughes praises the 1st Canadian division for holding a line at Ypres during the gas attack. He credits rapid rifle practice at Valcartier for their accuracy, noting battalions averaged high marksmanship and the ability to fire swiftly. Denis Coffey dies in Yonkers trolley crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Sam Hughes
Valcartier
St. Julien
Leslie’s
Leonardi's Liver-Aid Promises Relief From Liver Ailments
An advertisement touts Leonardi's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable remedy for disordered liver symptoms. It claims to relieve constipation headaches fever indigestion and jaundice while toning the system. Available at Hindle's Drug Stores 987 Main st and 309 Main st for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardi
Hindle
Main Street
Recuper Tabs Offer Nervous System Relief in Europe
Advertising copy promotes Recuper Tabs, a Recupertales formula by Dr Albert Robin, claimed to relieve loss of appetite weight loss sleeplessness and general debility. It cites use in Paris and European capitals, lists glycerophosphates as active, and notes prices 50c and 1.00 with distribution by Curts Chemical Co and J D Hartigan Bridgeport locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Robin
Paris
Curts Chemical Co
West 23Rd St
New York
Bridgeport
J. D. Hartigan
Fairfield Bias
Thanksgiving News From Stepney and Nearby Towns
Stepney and area residents enjoyed hosting and visiting over Thanksgiving with numerous social events noted. The Willing Workers plan a Dec 8 Baptist church social and the Ladies Aid target a penny social Dec 1 with supper, while a Bridgeport party stayed with William Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milon B. Hawley
Burr Hawley
Clayton Hawley
Elmore J. Hawley
Bridgeport
George Luth
Harold
Providence
Edward Booth
Baptist Church
Gertrude Craft
Weston
Edwin Morgan
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
William Kruger
William Purdy
Eleanor Purdy
Zalmon Purdy
Methodist
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Chalmers
Detroit
Fairfield Auto CO
Broad
John St
Barnum
Frostad
Hip Melrose
Boston
A. F. OF L’s
Arnolsky Estate
Henry van Dyke
Reasgn- Rea
Postal Savings Bank
Stratford
East Side
West End
Senate
Sabath
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Lindberg
Minnesota
Farr
Emerson
McKeller
Tennessee
McLemore
Texas
Stenerson
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Ital
Elias Howe
Varuna Hall
Benjamin W. Brownstein
Park Avenue
Park Avenue Temple
Samuel Susman
John Reck
Denis Coffey
Bronxville
Yonkers
Gramatan Avenue
W. K. Mollan
Main St
Stepney
Robert Bevans
Marion Johnson
Merwin Johnson
John Gilbert
Oscar B. Plumb
Beatrice Plumb
Nichols
Stephen B. Hayes
Boughton Noble
John Roberts
Hattertown
Carolyn Osborne
Lillian Williams
Elbert Eastwood
Dolla
E. H. Dillon & Co
Adv
Swift
Postoffice News
Postoffice Arcade
Bridgepon Ae
Port Jefferson
Park City
M. Tooker
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Superior Fabrics
Highland Spring Water CO
Rhana
Auvayv
Warren Street
Wheeler & Howes Co
Congress ST. Bridge
Sprague CE & Coal CO
E. Wash. Ave
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