Privilege and Charity Debate at a Kentucky Assembly
A Kentucky delegate proposes government aid for a distressed woman aligned with the Hungarian cause. He urges open acts, committees of entertainment, and an annual stipend of eight to ten thousand dollars for years, to support her ventures while Hungary’s guest, Kossuth, nears arrival. The plan draws laughter and support as the assembly toys with duties and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiile
Josephine
St. Anban
Bentreks
Kentucky
Hungary
Kouls Kossuth
America
Turkey
Bertile Sat Dows
Leneth
Reunion at St Genevieve and a political turncoat
In Old St Genevieve Madame Josephine St Auban revisits her past with Hector Fournier and Jeanne, while the local mood shifts as Dunwody seeks support. Jeanne contemplates safety and love, and rumors mount about Dunwody’s switch to Free Soil. A crowd gathers for a political showdown as Benton and Dunwody’s loyalties collide.
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St. Genevieve
Hector Fournier
Madame
Josephine St. Auban
M. Hector
Jeanne
Hector
Mme. Fournier
Coen
Mme
Ozarks
Kerzan Jeanne
Congress
Josephine
Ds Ote
Benton
Dunwody
Soller
Mr. Dunwody
Tallwoods
Bill Jones
Dunwodee
Iala
Josephine St Auban
M. Dunwedee
Mdunwedee
M. Dunwodee
Monsieur
M. Dumwodee
Monsieur Benton
Gaze Shared Across Crowd In Quiet Moment
A fragmented line from a larger piece shows a scene where a central figure receives the gaze of a crowd. The mood is contemplative as onlookers pause in a shared, unspoken response. No further identifiable details are present in the readable text.
Coughing at Night Prompts Nighttime Sleep Relief
Local reader reports persistent coughs kept the household awake. Phil Biserneau Schaffer of Michigan says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped the cough and helped him sleep soundly. Additional testimonial from F B Brill Stratford Avenue notes similar relief.
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Phil Biserneau
Schaffer
Mich
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
LaGaf
Leaders of Bull Moose Ready for Four Years Fight
Chicago dispatch reports the Progressive National Conference closed after Col Roosevelt left for New York. About 1500 delegates from nearly all states attended. they pledged to pursue progressive principles through four years. National committeeman Dixon and national executive committee head Perkins plan a stronger campaign structure and recallable party offices at all levels.
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Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Nevada
Col
Roosevelt
National Committee
Joseph M. Dixon
National Executive Committee
George Perkins
Paper faces contempt case for publishing Teddyw speech
Boise, Idaho December 12 The Idaho Daily Statesman faces possible contempt charges for printing Col Roosevelt s speech attacking the Idaho court The editor of the Capital News Sheridan who is already charged with contempt did not publish the address and said he suppressed it on counsel advice fearing further contempt
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Boise
Ida
Col. Roosevelt
Idaho
Idaho Daily Statesman
Ed‘tor Sheridan
Capital News
Father Attaches Business of Son in Bridgeport Suit
George J. Puckhafer of New York sues for 10000 damages claiming he lent 8625 to his son's firm before December 11 1912 and has received no repayment. Defendant firm assets are attached for 12000. Streuk and Puckhafer built the Brook lawn sewer last spring with a bid 312000 lower than rivals. they reportedly lost money. The writ orders City of Bridgeport G W Parson Co of Iowa and Connecticut National Bank to appear on the first Tuesday in January. Prosecution authorized by Alliam H Comley posting 50 bond.
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George J. Puckhafer
New York
Streuk & Puckhafer
Brooklawn
Bridgeport
G. W Parson Co
Iowa
Connecticut National Bank
Alliam H. Comley
Ten Commandments Debate Sparks German College Controversy
A letter to 100 notable Germans asks if the Ten Commandments should be replaced by new precepts for modern culture. Most replies favor preserving the decalog. one sharp dissent from Wilhelm Wundt warns that altering the historic moral core would erode religious and historical integrity. The piece notes a trend toward modern decalogs but rejects rewriting Moses’ law.
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Germany
Steudel
Bremen
Northwestern
Wilhelm Wundt
Leipsic
Luther
Peat
Harvard Club Meeting at President Chadwick’s Home
A special Harvard club meeting will be held Tuesday evening December 17 at 8 o’clock at President Chadwick’s home. Officers elect will speak, with President Chadwick addressing the group and Treasurer Lennon discussing What Our Treasury Means. Secretary Harris will also speak and issue notices to members.
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Harvard Club
Chadwick
Lennon
Treasury
Harris
Bridgeport Probate and License Notices from 1912
District of Bridgeport Probate Court declares six months for creditors to file claims in the estate of Peter Vetter with executrix Katharina Vetter. Meanwhile licenses are applied with endorsements for Thomas W. Reddy and John J. ONeill to sell spirituous liquors, noting distance from churches and schools and detailing local taxpayer endorsements in Bridgeport in December 1912.
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State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Martha Senak
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
Peter Vetter
Katharina Vetter
Executrix
Brook St
Conn
Board of County Commissioners of
Fairfield County
Thomas W. Reddy
Lexington Ave
Congress Street
Omas W. Reddy
Thomas L. Lovely
Chas. C. Rowe
Theodore A. Crofut
Philip Lachar
Thomas F. Reiley
WM. Thomas
David H. Cotter
Crescent Ave
John J. O'Neill
John 3. O'Neill
John J. O’neill
Owen Light
Marshall E
William H. Johnson, Jr
Henry C. Hoffman
Chas. Hanson
D. WM. Tinomas
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East Main ST
W.K. Mollan
Main ST
Yaar
Pequot Poultry Farms
Southport
Ee Ae
Andro Senae
Adm
Tor
Probate Cour
Eer. Ae
Armer
F. W. Kehrens, JR
Fairfield Ave
Frisbie Pie CO
Saya
Hawley
Wilmot & Reynolds Undertakers
Eines St
George B. Hawley
Vine St
Park Av
Ward H. Wilmot
Clinton Aes
John B. Reynolds
West Av
Wm. Lieberum & Son
St Main Street
Elephone Connection
John F. Gallagher
Margaret L. Gallagher
Fairfield AV
Rourke & Rourke
Main Street
M. J. Gannon
EM Balmer
Broad St
Near
John
Park Ave
Ada
Polis Stock Company
New Theatre
the Nigger
Poli
Matinees
Isham & Heaphy
Leseves
RIP van Winkle
Jack Sincer
Behman
Mt Gurney
Sient
Sciatines
York
Natere
Delhi
George
Meryage
Tull
Alliance Francaise
Soires Musicale Et Dramatique
Stracield
Aterts
A. M. Wooster
Faireteld Ave
Marcel Ware
Harriet E. Sherwood
Arlington
25Th St
Broadway
New York City
Pennsylvania Station
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