Dry Vote in Massachusetts Indicates Prohibition Trend
A wet and dry vote Tuesday across 15 Massachusetts cities shows seven dry and four gains for dry. Fall River, once unlikely for dry sentiment, shifts as corporations oppose liquor sales and students absorb temperance ideas from physiology curricula. The piece hints at a coming national prohibition amendment and growing congressional sentiment.
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Echitisetts
Fall River
New England
Brockton
Cambridge
Gloucester
Haverhill
Beolyoke
Leominster
Marlboro
Tee
Bedford
Orthampton
Ittsfield
Massachusetts
West
City Manager Plan Questioned in Bridgeport Debate
A Bridgeport discussion urges sticking with the straight commission model as voters previously chose it by seven to one. Advocates warn against grafting the city manager plan into the charter, arguing it could undermine popular authority and derail the movement, insisting the public should receive what they have already endorsed.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Parliaments in Crisis and War Leaders Questioned
The piece discusses turmoil in Britain and France as Asquith exits and Lloyd George may struggle to secure a majority. It notes talk of a French national assembly, possible Petain replacement, and rising dissatisfaction over wartime governance. Romania’s fall is cited as a catalyst for potential change.
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England
France
Asquith
Lloyd George
National Assembly
Committee of Safety
Joffreyt
Petain
Verdun
Britain
Romania
Bucharest
Great Britain
Esvar
Anad
Three Men Battle Over Revolver Death Threats and Frauds
Halliday and Romero engaged in a violent struggle over a revolver in a cluttered house. Romero fired to scare Halliday, who fought back until Halliday collapsed from wounds. Romero later surrendered in a store claiming self defense. Halliday faces assault charges with possible arson cases as investigators probe his real estate schemes and bank dealings. Halliday is hospitalized awaiting surgery and possible additional charges.
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Halliday
Romero
Holbrook
Romero Shaa
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Bridgeport Land and Title Co
Wheeler
Garfield Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Garlick
Hem
Hollister Avenue
Madison Avenue
Gilbert
Slattery
Welch
Cavanaugh
Lieut. Cronan
Read Co Presents Treasured Desks From Mahogany to Oak
The Read Furniture Galleries feature a strong line of desks including John Hancock solid mahogany models and black front Colonial desks. Prices range from around 9.00 to 135.00 with options in oak, birdseye maple, and golden oak. Fourth floor display highlights heavy mission desks from 15.00.
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Read
John Hancock
Hancock
Cushions and Pillows From The Upholstery Shop
The Upholstery Shop advertises an array of couch cushions and pillows in various shapes and sizes. It highlights square oblong and round cushions, bolster pillows with puffings and shirrings, and round pillows of soft Oriental satin. Tapestry velvet and velour options are noted for practical beauty.
Clever folding omelet pans on sale for $1.50
An aluminum omelet pan features a center folding design with two handles. The pan is marketed as a clever tool for expert cooks and is priced at $1.50.
Fashion Fabrics and Gowns Priced for Holiday Boxes
A holiday display features gowns and fabrics with prices 1.50 to 2.00. Waist and dress patterns are sold in Holiday Boxes while taffetas satins charmeuse are offered in multiple shades for street and evening wear. Main floor displays include changeable taffetas for petticoats and guaranteed dark plain taffetas.
Boston broker indicted for murder of his wife in Ossipee
Grand Jury indicts Frederick L. Small a Boston broker for murder in the death of his wife Arlene C. Small strangled beaten and burned at their Ossipee New Hampshire home on September 28 The case also notes the death of Herbert H. D. Pierce former minister to Norway and mentions the election of Mrs EB Starcher as mayor of Umatilla Oregon
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Boston
Ossipee
N. H
Frederick L. Small
Arlene C. Small
Leaders and the glare of war on great men
The article argues that world leaders are often overestimated at the start of conflicts. It cites Kitchener Duke Nicholas and von Moltke as examples whose early fame faded as actual results showed different strengths. It questions Joffre and whether newer leaders may surpass the heralded first batch. France is urged to judge future developments by its own experience.
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Germany
Kitchener
Duke Nicholas
von Moltke
Alexaander
Joffre
France
American Mine Worker Killed by Villa Band
El Paso reports Howard Gray, American mining worker at Parral in Chihuahua, was killed by Villa bandits when they entered the town on November 5. A telegram to the Alvarado Mining & Milling company confirms the death and says all other Americans are safe and property undamaged.
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el Paso
Howard Gray
Parral
Chihuahua
Villa
Alvarado Mining & Milling Company
Gray
Catch Youth Who Stole Handbag of Miss Dennis
Miss Alice Dennis of 667 Myrtle avenue reported a handbag theft at the Church of the Holy Cross. Hugh McGuire, 17, of 910 Eighth avenue, pled guilty in a West Side court to stealing the bag and its diamond ring and diamond pendant. he was held for a grand jury after being caught pawning the items.
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Church of the Holy Cross
Alice Dennis
Myrtle Avenue
A. T. Dennis & Co
Hugh McGuire
Eighth Avenue
West Side
McGuire
Fancy French China for the china loving home
A host of pretty dishes and oddities for the china loving woman. Beautiful wares with gold lines and handles. Pretty breakfast tray pieces, boudoir essentials, unique tea table sets, dressing table trays and articles.
Christmas Gift Ideas For Housekeepers In The Basement
A vintage ad snippet outlines practical gifts for housekeepers including kitchenware such as mixers choppers glassware and cereal sets. It suggests a ribbon tied set of spoons paring knives and a glass towel as a fine present and advertises small decor and fragrance items with modest prices.
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Farmer Publshing Co
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Bryant, Griffith & Fredricks
New York
Chicago
Associated Press Service
Congress
E. M. Bigelow
Pittsburgh
D.d.read Co
Che
Herbert H. D. Pierce
Norway
Eb, BE
Umatilla, Ore
China
Che D.dyread Co
Broad ST
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WITD
Ingersoll
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