US dye industry urged tariff protection from foreign trusts
A report by the Chemical and Dyestuffs Committee of the American Chemical Association calls for careful attention to American coal tar dye production. It says the United States has skilled chemists and raw materials but suffers from price cutting by monopolies, especially foreign dye trusts, and argues a small tariff could curb this practice and foster domestic competition.
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Chemical and
American Chemical Association
America
Germany
United States
Standard Oil
Congress
Oil
Arrest of Mrs Francis Lillie Signals Tomorrow's Social Upheaval
A report notes the arrest of Mrs Francis Lillie wife of Prof Frank R Lillie for alleged interference with police during a strike by Chicago clothing workers. It argues that wealthy families increasingly join revolutionary movements, challenging the privilege order and forecasting a new social order.
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Francis ‘Grams Lillis
Richard T. Crane
Millioi
Crane Bros.’ Foundries
Bridgeport
Frank R. Lillie
Chisagoniversity
Chicago
Times
Psbaulte
Rebert Hunter
Mr. Stokes
Catholic Emancipation and Irish Freedom History
A historical note recounts Chancellor Philips addressing Irish Catholics on emancipation, tracing roots to the 1700s Revolution, Wolfe Tone, Emmet, and O Connel. It links emancipation to 1829 and notes Ireland’s population changes and wartime loyalties shaping Britain’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philips
Ireland
Theobald Welfe Tone
Robert Emmet
Iceland
Emmet
Daniel O’conneil
Wolfe Jone
Britain
Paying for Preparation and Public Finance Debate
The text reviews government aims to fund preparation from annual revenues, backing the president in choosing how to meet charges. It argues postponing bill payments lacks public approval and labels borrowing as shortsighted finance. The fragment ends with a note on agent statements and statesmanship, then references a rifle or bayonet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonfry
Warrenite Trolley Pavement Sparked City Turmoil
City Engineer Terry testified that Warrenite is unsuitable for streets with trolley tracks prompting rumors of his dismissal. The passage hints Warrenite’s price and praise for Oakdale Tavern, suggesting a controversial fabricating link between pavement material and local business interests.
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Terry
Court of Justice
Oakdale
Alfred Nobel Prizes to Be Distributed Tomorrow
The 1915 Nobel prizes will be awarded tomorrow December 10 in Stockholm, honoring science literature and peace. The list includes Edison and Tesla among recipients, and the ceremony marks Nobel's death anniversary in 1896 at San Remo Italy.
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Edison
Tesla
Alfred B. Nobel
Nobel
San Remo
Italy
Alfred Bernhard Nobel
Fund
Stockholm
Sweden
Sobrero
Webel
Germany
Bremen
Jamipson
Thomas
Thormassin
Bremerhaven
Thompson
South
Fing
Thomassin
United States
Irish General Mahon and Camden Library Offer
General Sir Bryan Mahon of Galway fame led cavalry in the Egyptian and Boer campaigns and earned praise for bold escapes and leadership in South Africa. He is a cousin of Sir Edward Carson. Elridge Johnson of the Victor Talking Machine Co. offered Camden a free public library under $130,000 near its plant, with equipment.
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Sir Bryan
County Galway
Henry Blake Mahon
Belleville
Col. Seymour
Ballymore Castile
Eighth Hussars
India
Dongola
Khartoum
Kordofan
Kalifa
South Africa
Mafeking
Britain
Asiatic Empire
Kitchener
Egypt
Hag
Bryan
Edward Carson
Elridge Johnson
The
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
N. J
Meredith Nicholson Starts 50th Year as Hoosier Writer
Indiana novelist Meredith Nicholson born December 9 1866 in Crawfordsville. A key figure in the Hoosier school of letters he studied in Indianapolis and progressed from poetry to popular novels such as The Main Chance The House of a Thousand Candles The Port of Missing Men The Proof of the Pudding and The Hoosier Chronicle. Nicholson noted most ideas come while shaving but he rejected a diplomatic post offered by President Wilson.
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Meredith Nicholson
Crawfordsville
Ind
George Ade
Indianapolis
Booth Tarkington
Nicholson
Jas. Whitcomb Riley
Joaquin Miller
Indiana
Hoosier Chronicle
Wilson
Henry van Dyke
Brand ‘Whitlock
Thomas Nelson Page
Walter H. Page
Mason and Dixon Survey Pioneers of The Boundary Line
The first survey of the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland and Virginia began on December 9, 1763. Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, English astronomers and mathematicians, surveyed 244 miles west from the Delaware River between 1768 and 1767, with 36 miles of the boundary to be fixed later. The phrase Mason and Dixon line later entered political discourse during slavery debates before Missouri’s admission, separating free and slave labor, and is often confused with the Missouri Compromise parallel of 1820.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Missouri
John Randolph
Mason and Dixon
Robert Emmet Harvard graduate becomes a subject of England
London reports that Robert Emmet, Harvard graduate and son of Dr. Thomas A. Emmet of New York, has joined the British army and is serving in Warwickshire. He is a descendant of the famed 1803 rebel Robert Emmet, and his change mirrors Henry James's recent naturalization trend among former American citizens.
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Robert Emmet
Harvard
England
London
Henry Jamies
King George
Thomas A. Emmet
New York
Warwickshire
Alling Rubber Co Offers Wide Christmas Coat Selection
Serviceable gifts abound at Alling Rubber Co with rubber surface and cloth coats for boys and Gris items. Prices start around $2.75 for coats and $3.56 for boys cloth coats with Gris options in the low twos.
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Alling |Rubber Co
Ladies' Rain Coats Sale With Many Models
A large selection of ladies rain coats available in black surface leather color and cloth surface styles. Prices range up to 14.00, with many models offered for shoppers choosing from multiple fabrics and finishes.
The Store Closes Saturday at 6 P M Gift of Beautiful China
The Gift of Beautiful China is praised for fine examples of Doulton Lowe stoft and Chelsea patterns. Candlesticks vases hot water dishes breakfast sets and services for invalids use Bouillon cups after dinner coffees baskets bowls trays and jugs for dining or drawing room service Service plates with gold borders and encrusted gold. Some of this China is in the Gift Room with extensive show ing in the China Section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Doulton
Lowestoft
Chelsea
In the Children’s Shop Dolls and Playthings
In the Children’s Shop a wide range of dolls and playthings awaits buyers. Various doll types and accessories are offered including outfits, furniture, playsets, swings, and animal figures, with notes on diverse doll characters and ensembles.
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Gene Carr
Novelties in Jewelry Leather and Silver for Gifts
A wide display of gift items lists prices for lorgnettes, chains, shuttles, cuff links, signet rings, hat pins, cigarette cases, bracelet watches, cameos, hair bands, vanity cases and more. Includes leather portfolios, travel cases, beaded bags, desk clocks, frames, and gift sets with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to several hundred. Main floor featured items include Ten Karat La Valliere set and a few high end pieces.
Klever Kraft Silver Casseroles and Ramekins Sale
A basement sale offers Klever Kraft silver casseroles and ramekins and other small pieces at attractive prices. The collection emphasizes pretty, compact items suitable for decorative use and everyday dining. Proceeds support the seller's needs.
Elks Feast of Song in Stratfield to Honor Lodge Members
A banquet at the Stratfield to mark one year of the Consvolent Protective Order of Ells life will feature 30 members singing songs. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and many Connecticut notables are among the honored guests and speakers. Edges of the program include officials from Torrington to Norwalk and a capacity crowd of 400. The report also notes other recent obituaries and civic items from the region.
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Consvolent Protective Order of
Ells ‘T the Stratfield
Marcus H. Holcombe
Connecticut
Homer
New York Lodge
No. 1
Clifford B. Wilson
Phillip ‘Troup
New Haven
John J. Walsh
Norwalk
Martin J. Cunningham
Danoury
Paul
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