Congressional aid for Connecticut's fight on disease
The next Congress will be asked to create a commission to study tuberculosis and to authorize federal aid for local tuberculosis hospitals. Aiming to prevent the white plague, efforts include a commission of eminent specialists and expanded public health measures led by the Visiting Nurse Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tad
Jogis
Copsress
Esholera
Symons
Peopie
Tuberculosis Department
Red Cross
From Voltaire to Darwin The Bible in Modern Thought
The piece traces how critics from Voltaire to Ingersoll and Darwin challenged Biblical literalism. It notes that many embrace evolution or critical study while seeking reconciliation with faith, and observes a shift from unquestioning scripture to interpretive approaches among clergy, scholars, and readers.
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Voltaire
Paine
Wyington
Megroes
Ingérsoll
Moses
Gladstone
Cardinal Manning
Henry M. Field
Jeremiah S. Black
Whits
Ingersoll
Bradlaugh
Darwin
Solsice
America
New School
Bible Distribution Dented by War Across Europe
The war reduced Bible printing and distribution in Europe last year while the American Bible Society maintains output, with Britain and the United States leading in Bible production. Since 1804 the British and Foreign Bible Society has published about 275 million volumes, and the American Bible Society over 100 million. Translations reach many tribes, and numerous societies support biblical dissemination amid criticism from various quarters.
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Europe
Atlantic
American Bible Society
Episcopal
America
Great Britain
United States
Bible Societies
British and Foreign Bible Society
London
British Society
British and Foreign Society
Africa
Asia
American and Foreign Bible Society
Pennik Bible Society
New York Bible Society
The
American Bible Union
Deiata Farmer
Judge frees alleged rioter after football game incident
In city court Judge Bartlett suspended judgment in the case of John Heffernan of 573 Howard Avenue charged with breach of the peace and resisting Special Policeman John Bell during a championship football game between Remington Army and Washington Glee Club elevens at Newfield Park yesterday. Heffernan, among the crowd near the playing field, was involved as the officer used a nightstick to push spectators back. Bell alleged Heffernan objected to being pushed and was struck on the head, leaving a three inch scalp laceration. Bell arrested Heffernan on orders from Captain Redgate. Reverend Edgar R. Cooper preached a sermon on Law and World Power, condemning vice in residential districts and urging enforcement of laws.
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Bartlett
John Heffernan
Howard Avenue
John Bell
Remington Army & Ammunition Co
Washington Glee Club
Newfield Park
Heffernan
Special
Bell
John H. Redgate
Thompson Seton resigns from Boy Scouts campaign
Ernest Thompson Seton announces resignation as chief scout master of the Boy Scouts of America asserting the group has drifted toward militarism and jingoism. He criticizes James E West and forms the Woodcraft League while denying continued ties to the organization.
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New York
Boy Scouts of America
Ernest Thompson Seton
James E. West
Mr. Seton
Woodcraft League
Seton
Mr. West
Colin H. Livingstone
Washington
National Council
Livingstone
Hys
Mr. Livingstone
Tnether
Baden- Powell
Boy Scouts of England
America
Scouts of America
James B. West
Seton Baden
West 1
Sus Neon Auarters
West
Sgerion
Daniel Carter Beard
Colin H
Nine Arrested as Former Auto Hotel Is Raided
Police under Sergeant James Ramsey raided the 331 Water Street building known as the Auto hotel and arrested the keeper Margaret Roanette and eight frequenters. In court, continuance until Dec 11 was granted to seek counsel. Roanette released on 159 bail. Frequenters released on 25 bonds. One man fined five dollars and costs.
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James Ramsey
Water Street
Auto Hotel
Margaret Roanette
Warden Osborne’s Placed Token Money for Sing Sing Prison
A fragment notes that Sing Sing inmates earned and paid with a token currency bearing Do good, make good rather than the mottoes Pluribus unum or In God we trust. The system, devised by Thomas M. Osborne, funds rent, meals, and amusements in America’s famed prison.
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Sing Sine
America
Thomas M. Osborne
Earthquakes Hit Latium Regions Without Damages
Earth shocks were felt Sunday morning in Latium and nearby towns including Frosinone Genna Ca Prino and Tivoli. No deaths or property loss reported. A State Department note cites a German wireless plant operating in Magdalena Bay Lower California. Augustus Pitou, 74, actor playwright and manager, died at his West Palm Beach home from acute indigestion.
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Rome
Piclock
Latium
Foli
Frosinone
Genna
Ca Prino
Tivoli
State Department
Magdalena Bay
Lower
California
Augustus’ ‘Pitou
West Palm Beach
Fla
Ben Caunt and Yankee Freeman in English boxing lore
In 1840s New York and England, Ben Caunt the English champion befriends American strongman Freeman. Freeman aids Caunt’s circle, fights the Tipton Slasher in 1842 over December, Taplow Heath and Cliffe Marshes, wins after 38 rounds, and Freeman later dies of tuberculosis in Winchester Hospital at age twenty eight.
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Freeman
Bill
Perry
Johnny Broome
Tipton
Sawbridgeworth
Cliffe Marshes
Winchester Hospital
England
Pridgeport's Busy Cash Store Offers Useful Gifts
An advertisement describes Couch Covers in Oriental stripes and patterns from 50 to 60 inches wide priced 85e to 2.75, Tapestry Table Covers in green red and Oriental designs at 1.25 to 2.95, Scotch lace and Irish point curtains from 1.00 to 5.00, and Door Panels in Irish point patterns 59e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar
Axminster Rugs In Oriental and Floral Designs
Small rugs suitable for nooks and corners offered in Axminster and floral patterns. Sizes range 18 by 36 inches to 63 by 63 inches with prices from $1.00 to $3.95. Extra heavy Axminster rugs feature Orion and floral motifs in larger formats priced up to $3.95.
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Axminster
Bissell Sweeper a Practical Christmas Gift
The Bissell sweeper is pitched as ideal for Christmas with light weight and wide utility. It runs with Cyco Ball Bearings and has rubber corners to protect furniture. Available in mahogany oak or walnut finishes, prices range from $2.50 to $4.25.
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Bissell
Piano and Mantel Scarfs in Silk and Velvet Fabrics
Plain bordered striped and plain colored scarves offered in silk and velvet with fringes. Noted for many color effects. Prices range from 1.50 to 2.75 dollars.
Rope Portieres For Parlor Library Or Dining Room
Rope portieres offered in parasol suitable for parlor library or dining room at prices 5.00 5.25 5.75 and 5.95 dollars each. Attractive options for interior curtains and doorways.
Farmers keep their crops while war news churns on
The excerpt notes farmers not blown up from corn raising, the Liberty Bell returning to Philadelphia for cattle shows next fall, 16 football fatalities cited as sustaining interest, and girls balking at long weekly hours yet willing to marry and do housework. It also mentions postmaster appointments decided by local voters and politicians risking their influence. Farmer Want Ads, One Cent Week.
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Philadelphia
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Yang
Shaneghai
Chao-Ho
Michael Sharre
Susanna
Margaret
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Mazzoni Graziadei
Graziadei
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Ben Caunt
Bendigo
Brassey
Nick Ward
Deat’ Burke
Iena
New Orleans
Caunt
Tom Hyer
Jacob Hyer
Count
Brave Tom
Country McCloskey
Yankee Sullivan
Sullivan
Hyer
Hyer Ng
Park Row
Charlie Freeman
Charlie
Ben
F Freeman
Hke
Jess Willard
Rising Sun
Broome
Smith-Murray CO
Pridgeport
Smith-Murray
G. W. Fairchild
Ena Damme
Highland ‘Spring Water Co
Warren Street
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Tate
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