Congress Adjourns for Organization of Committees
Washington reports both houses adjourned until Friday to finish organizing working committees. Secretary Lane S. says November orders of designation have brought 320,000 acres under the homestead laws across California Idaho Montana Oregon and North Dakota, totaling 950,000 acres.
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Mrs Young Chicago school head retires after 53 years
Mrs Bila Place Young longtime Chicago public schools figure and the city’s superintendent for the last six years retires at age 71. She said she plans to rest and will not seek further duties.
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Weather Forecast for New Haven on December 8
Cloudy with light rain tonight. Unsettled weather continues tonight and Thursday with probable rain or snow. Increasing uncertainty as a cold front moves through, with cooler temperatures and shifting wind patterns across the region.
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Gift Suggestions For The Whole Family
Practical gift ideas for all ages with variety of robes gowns and accessories. Items include lace trimmed gowns satin and net blouses in white and black with prices from 2.00 to 3.50 and children’s pink blue bathrobes. Ribbons and decorative trims offered for holiday packages and gift wrapping.
Sons of the Revolution Urge National Defence Unity
A New Haven meeting of the board of managers of the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution adopted a resolution appointing a committee to express to President Wilson their keen appreciation of the need for a robust national defense. The letter cited founders’ wisdom and the necessity of strong arms to safeguard rights, noting even former opponents now support defence.
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Patriotism and Preparedness Urge Universal Civic Duty
A call emphasizes training all citizens to a patriotic understanding and readiness to sacrifice if needed to preserve blessings. It urges federal authorities and representatives to make necessary preparations now to guard against evils that could arise, reflecting a defense minded national stance.
Better Harbor Defenses Urged in U S A Report
Washington reports call for fixed harbor battery replacement policy and upgrade of coast defenses. Only 10 percent of projects since 1909 built or rebuilt. Council cites need for five million dollars next year for central U S defenses and 282 thousand for possessions. House adjourned after President Wilson's message.
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Newtown Club Host and Local Developments Highlight Dec Meeting
The December 21 meeting of the Newtown Men's Club will feature Rev. Timothy J. Lee as host and Charles B. Johnson guiding the literary program. Local notes report Thomas Leavy’s pork slaughter record and several area home improvements, bridge and road sign upgrades, a new electrical wiring at a residence, a birth in South Center, and adjustments in state involvement with the Danbury trunk line road.
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Additional Tugs Sail to Aid Distressed Ship
San Francisco December 8 additional tugs were dispatched to aid the disabled steamship Minnesota after a radiogram from Captain Garlick said the wrecked freighter still needed help. The crew and the tug Dauntless had previously sent one Friday to assist and were standing by for more assistance.
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Serb Border Towns Taken By Teutons
Paris December 8 Athens correspondent reports Kenali Serbia near the Greek frontier captured by German cavalry. German and Bulgarian officers occupy the Kenali railroad station with eight German cuirassiers. Official news notes a favorable French position on the Cerna Krivolak front.
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German Chancellor Calls on Emperor Amid Reichstag Talk
Despatches from Berlin report Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg meeting Emperor William at army headquarters to discuss the Reichstag speech. Heavy interest surrounds the coming address and its galleries. Next Sunday is Tuberculosis Sunday in New Jersey. Assistant fire chief Lewis Bonney of Bayonne was killed in a car wagon collision en route to a funeral.
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Leather Goods Sale Offers Variety of Purses and Cases
A local ad advertises leather bags purses and music cases in various styles to fit every budget. Features include children's purses with hanging mirrors real leather moire lining and color options with prices from 50c to 2.00 per item.
Washable Suede and Linen Gloves Offered at Low Prices
Advertisements tout washable gloves in white and suede styles priced at around $1.15 to $1.25 per pair. Options include self and contrast wrist buttons, in white, tan, gray, navy and cream. Sizes cover all, with emphasis on ease of washing and comfortable fit.
Joys for the Kiddies In our Toy Department
Hundreds of enticing playthings for the child of all ages. Dolls of all sizes, baby dolls and young lady dolls. Fire engines, steamboats, trains and cars. Miniature stoves for play house. Blackboards for lessons. Books and games in abundance. Basement.
Red Cross Meeting Review of War Relief Efforts
Washington December 8 The annual American Red Cross meeting reviewed war relief measures in America and described work by American doctors and nurses. Former President Taft presided as reports noted relief efforts in Mexico City and aid to victims of the Hastings disaster in Chicago.
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Old Belgian Fort Cogneles Destroyed by Explosion
Amsterdam reports Fort Cogneles, a key Namur Belgien defense, was wrecked by a blast per De Belge. The explosion reportedly killed several German soldiers.
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