Investiture of King and Queen of England at Delhi Durbar
Editorial rails at the royal Investiture amid Indian famine and lavish Delhi fireworks costing up to 1 million dollars. The piece condemns British rule and mocks the spectacle while urging Home Rule and moral reflection on imperial excess. It warns the Indian Durbar could spark a re-enactment of revolutionary drama and influence educated Indians toward reform.
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England
India
Delhi
Faryle
Voltaire
George
Delhi-Ke- Bashah
Delhi Durbar
Bridgeport Leads in Personal Tax Collections in State
Bridgeport leads other cities in collecting the personal tax with upwards of 29,000 dollars gathered, despite hostile criticism of the collectors appointed by former Mayor Buckingham. The article defends the system, notes delays in voluntary payment, and expects delinquents to face prosecuting authorities while urging accountability and fairness in tax administration.
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Bridgeport
Buckingham
Connecticut
Col‘ector Cooney
New Britain Herald
MYSTERIES OF THE RUE MORGUE DE TARIFF
A scathing, satirical critique attacks the tariff system and Taft in a Philadelphia Chronicle piece. The author derides protections as robbery and laments high duties while mocking politicians and urging seaside retreat as an absurd remedy. It cites Aldrich, Kipling, and reformist remarks in a biting period tone.
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Rue Morgue DE Tariff
Broadway
New York
Europe
William Howard Taft
Adylum
Rudyard Kipling
Steel Trust
Manchester
England
Pittsburgh
United States
Weiter
Hall of Fame
Lobsterinus
Aldrich
Taft
Oriental Rugs At Read Company Offer Fine Value
The B A Read Company showcases Cabistan Turkestan and Moussoul Oriental Rugs received last Friday with prices from 25 to 50 dollars. Also advertised Elastic Globe-Wernicke Bookcases that fit tight spaces and expand library capacity as needed with various styles and finishes.
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Booklover
Unique Gift Articles for the Housekeeping Woman
Catalog of houseware gifts including chafing dishes copper or nickel with alcohol lamps coffee machines and various trays kettle sets and teapots. Items feature nickel copper brass gun metal finishes mission blocks and wooden bases with prices from 50 cents to 5 dollars and up.
The Daintiest Aprons Novelty Bib Aprons Parade
The piece highlights aprons described as daintiest and novel with bib and princess styles. It notes belts and other features as irresistible to the beholder, suggesting a fashion focus and strong visual appeal.
Phoenix Mufflers Promote Warmth and Fashion
Phoenix mufflers become popular as women wear them to protect slim waists and enhance collars. Mercerized mufflers come in many styles from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, with pure silk options at two dollars. Main floor third aisle carpet room arch.
Umbrellas and gifts crowd Holiday Gift Room display
A catalog style notice offers imported handle umbrellas in Sterling and silver plated wood, several unique models and easy to spot designs. Prices range from 3 to 8 dollars for ladies and gentlemen silk and linen options, plus men s and children items. Also announces a new bean bag line and recommends picking up a Farmer s Almanac in the Gift Room.
Fire damages Luna Park structures at Coney Island
Fire of unexplained origin struck Luna Park at Coney Island yesterday afternoon destroying two large wooden buildings covered with galvanized iron. The restaurant and the Pneumatic Tubes amusement structure, sprawling about an acre, were razed with losses pegged at 150000 dollars. No insurance existed as policies had been cancelled after the Dreamland fire.
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New York
Luna Park
Coney Island
Dreamland Park
Supreme Court validates Massachusetts loan shark law
The Supreme Court has declared valid the Massachusetts loan shark law requiring written consent by an employee or spouse before wage deduction drafts. The ruling, reported by United Press, comes from Washington on December 12.
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Supreme Court
Massachusetts
United Press
Washington
Col Holly's Funeral in Stamford Today
Stamford December 12 funeral services were held for Col John I O Holly in his Stamford home. A longtime railroad official in Ohio and a lieutenant colonel of New York Troop A, he died after a lingering Bright's disease at age 67. He leaves a widow and four children. Boston— quotes on women proposing sparked discussion at a Wakefield social science event.
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United Press
Stamford
John I. O. Holly
Ohio
National Guards of
New York
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Wakefield
School of Social Science
Joe Welch
Ryan & Richfield
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Lncoln Hall
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