President Wilson urges action on railway program and reforms
President Wilson addressed Congress urging immediate rail regulation including eight hour workday for interstate railway workers, expanded Interstate Commerce Commission powers, and public dispute mediation. He reiterated support for measures on Porto Rico, corrupt practices, and foreign trade, warning of urgent need to curb industrial unrest and safeguard national processes.
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Wilson
Congress
Ignal
Porto Rico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Union
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Seoterned
Commissions
Address to the Sixty-fourth Congress by a statesman
The speaker expresses pleasure at cooperating with Congress on constructive policy and acknowledges the completion of a distinguished, serviceable record. He notes this may be his last address to the Sixty-fourth Congress and congratulates members on their legislative achievements.
World Famed Engineer John Hays Hammond Ill in Baltimore
John Hays Hammond the renowned mining engineer is reported ill at a Baltimore hotel where he is staying temporarily. The illness is said to be not serious. Hammond, who turns sixty two on March 31, has been linked to mining ventures worldwide and once faced a death sentence for Jameson raid involvement, later commuted after a heavy fine. He has homes in Gloucester Massachusetts and New York City.
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John Hays Hammond
Baltimore
Hammond
Transvaal
United States
King George
Gloucester
Mass
New York City
December municipal elections begin in Massachusetts cities
Massachusetts cities held the first of December municipal elections with officials chosen in 15 cities. Voters in several locales anticipated light turnouts where mayors' terms continue into next year. Opponents of liquor licenses feared possible shifts in cities that have typically opposed licenses. Cities voting included Brockton, Cambridge, Fall River, Gloucester, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Marlboro, New Bedford, Northampton, Pittsfield, Salem, Springfield, Taunton and Waltham.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Brockton
Cambridge
Fall River
Gloucester
Haverhill
Holyoke
Leominster
Marlporo
New Bedford
Northampton
Pittsfield
Salem
Springfield
Taunton
Waltham
Man Injured After Loft Fall In Wenel Depot Mass
Edwin Putnam of Wenel Depot Massachusetts fell from a loft while retrieving materials. He sustained back bruises and widespread soreness, but after using Sloan’s Liniment the soreness and lameness faded within hours. The product is sold in drug stores at 25 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
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Edwin Putnam
Wenel Depot
Mass
Mr. Putnam
Sloan
Engineer Lake’s Associates Honor Fallen Bridgeport Engineer
Eugene Lake, a Bridgeport locomotive engineer killed at Beacon Falls, was buried at Grove Cemetery Naugatuck. Family, friends, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers members attended the services led by Chaplain John Hanlon and Engineer Irving F. Hile. Pallbearers were Minot Lyman Frank A. Hubbell Wilson Burns and John Keeler. The Rev. Philip C. Walcott delivered the committal, followed by a home service in West Avenue with Rev. Geo. M. Brown praising Lake’s duty. Delegations from several fraternal groups attended and sent floral tributes.
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Eugene Lake
Bridgeport
Beacon Falls
Grove
Naugatuck
John Hanlon
Chilk
Irving F. Hile
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Minot Lyman
Frank A. Hubbell
Wilson Burns
John Keeler
Mr. Lake
Philip C. Walcott
Naugatuck Congregational Church
West Avenue
City
Geo. M. Brown
First Methodist Church
Dr. Brown
The
Moose
Eagles
Red Men
Toantick
Waterbury
Bishop Brewster to Aid St Luke's Campaign
The Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster will visit Bridgeport tomorrow to campaign for St. Luke's church at Stratford avenue and Sixth street. The drive aims for 50000 dollars with half already secured from selling current church property. Last night 200 volunteers met to plan using a card system to approach Episcopalians citywide.
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Chauncey B. Brewster
Episcopal Church
Connecticut
Bridgeport
St. Luke's Church
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
St. Luke’s
East End
Canadian Potato Ban Eased as Imports From Canada Allowed
Washington notices a shift in policy easing potato imports from Canada to curb high food costs. Potatoes with up to 10 percent disease traces may enter at any border, easing inspection and formalities. The move aims to flood the market, reduce prices, and simplify entry at general ports.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Horticultural Board
Department
United States
Screwmakers Wanted at Springfield Armory Mass
Screwmakers capable of adjusting and setting up automatic screw machines are wanted at the Springfield Armory in Springfield Massachusetts. Wages four dollars per day for competent men with good opportunities for advance. Applicants will not be required to report at any place for examination.
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United States
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Springfield Armory
Springfield
Mass
First Civil Service District
Post Office
Boston
Tme
Germany Celebrates Success In Rumania
London dispatch notes church bells ringing across Germany to mark central powers gains in Romania. Vossische reports Germany controls 45,000 square kilometres in Romania, about twice their French territory, and that 20,724 Romanians were taken prisoner between November 29 and December 3.
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London
Germany
Rumania
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Co
Vossische
France
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Wolff's Shops
Wolff's Shirt Shops
New York
T Hay
Lake
Bishop Brewster
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