Arbitration treaties and Mexican border defense outlined
President Taft reports on arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France, claims settlement with Chile, and U.S. mediation role in Central America. He details Mexican border troop mobilization, actions to protect Americans, and the impact on relations with Mexico and Panama. Also covers Far East loans to China, Japan treaty renewal, and European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Great Britain
United States
France
Senate
Alsop & Co
Chile
George V
Panama
Costa Rica
Colombia
Haiti
Costa
Ce- Republic
Wilson
Mexico
Diaz Waldo
Secretary 'S War
Secretary of the Navy
San Antonio
Tex
Galveston
Offantry
Los Angeles
California
Saffi
City of Mexico
Diaz
Congress
Aod
Pollege
Republic of Panama
Far East
China
Hunan
Hupeb
Manchuria
Vissering
Dutch Java Bank
Orient
Ching
New York
Russia
International Opium Commission
Secretary of State
the Hague
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Department of State
Uni States
A Natural Desire and a Tea Time Encounter
A humorous verse depicts Phyllis evaluating a football hero as grand yet finding him not ideal. The narrator debates Phyllis's opinion and contemplates her thoughts for Christmas. An ad for Foley Kidney Pills appears at the end, promoting quick tonic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Live Stock Market Prices in New York on Dec
Ordinary to god steers sold at 5.60 to 7.10 per 100 pounds. Oxen 3.75 to 5.50, bulls 2.3 to 4.75 with an extra bull at 6.50, cows 2 to 5. Garhenyard cattle 3.25 to 4.26. Dressed beef 12 as percent. Sheep 3.50 per 100, lambs 5 to 6.40, yearlings 4.50. Dressed mutton and lambs at 6.25 to 6.50 per 100, hogs 6 to 6.4 per 100. Country dressed hogs 4 to 4.9.
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New York
Dec
Bridgeport Wood Block Pavement Report Adopted
In compliance with the Common Council decision of December 4 1911 the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report was adopted regarding the construction of Wood Block pavement on Barnum Avenue from Noble Avenue to Seaview Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barna Avenue
Noble Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
Barnum Avenues
Wood Block Pavement on State Street From Main to Park Avenue
Bridgeport city records show the Wood Block Pavement project on State Street from Main Street to Park Avenue with construction cost 23 928 52, half paid by the city leaving assessments totaling 11 962 76. The roll lists numerous property owners and their assessed shares, naming individuals and firms from George W. Smith to the Seaside Club and many estates, with a final total assessment of 11 963 78 and action to appoint John M Donnelly as collector of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Main Street
Park Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
George W. Smith
John R. Woodhull
Henry Setzer, Jr
Marion E . Susan Miller
Ester
Strong
Charles
F. Grannis
John B. Carpenter
BR. Raymond
Gertrude
Terry
W. C. Bowers
Charles C. Godfrey
Mary EB
Emma EK
Tichenor
B. W. Sage
Henry F. Greenman
Frank T. Staples
Arthur and
Egbert Marah
Arthur B. Smith
John H. Greenwood
Charles H. Armstrong
Carrie Hall
Louise F. Ackerman
Seaside Club
Rebecca A. Sterling
Jennie H. van Tassel
Dewitt Ballard
Fannie
Huth
Frank Edwards
Laura A. Hall
Albert J. Bodine
George Reid
Joseph McNamara
Gustave and
Rosa Mayer
Rebecca Luscombe
Charles and
Whitliam G
Wesley F. Hayes
Schwartz
Mary K. Fones
Edward A. Hawley
Charlotte A. Day
C. T. Cripes J
James F. Ie Association
Daniel Fairchild
Advent Christian Society
H. R. Wheeler
Singer Manufacturing Com~ Co
B. Seeley
Wilson Marpany
Shal
Wilson Marshall Jr
Dennis Toolan
James Staples & Co
Albert Hirmke
Caroline C. Thompson
St. Joseph's T. L. and
B. Bridgeport Trust Company
Isle8 Association
John Hugo
Jo Oe
August Fischer
Charlotte A. Platt
William Baie
Susie
Vito E. Ritch
Lenedetto
Eport Savin Bank
Mary E
John M. Donnelly
John M
Stephen F. Boucher
City Clerks
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Taft
House of Representatives
Washington
Aleshire
Texas
Department
Arizona
Douglas
Sloan
Don
Senor de la Barra
Republic
Francisco I. Madero
Madero
Bernardo Reyes
Central America
Honduras
Nicaragua
Korea
Count Togo
Siam
Bangkok
Europe
Near East
Albania
Italy
Greece
Balkan
Persia
Turkey
London
Germany
von Steuben
Act of Congress
Albert Jaegers
General von Steuben
Frederick the Great
State Department
Netherlands
Foreign Service Organization
Foreign Service
Lowden
Foreign Affairs Committee
White House
Evie
Physis
Cass
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