McLean's tariff view sparks debate on hostile goods and guns
The article critiques Senator George P. McLean's stance that tariff policy is the sole government concern and argues that wartime shifts in global trade alter relations with Europe. It notes rising calls for taxes to fund armies and navies, and asks voters to weigh why McLean would deem hostile goods as dangerous as hostile guns in Connecticut.
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Omebody
George P. McLean
Europe
Comarce
Medilad
McLean
Connecticut
Congress
Hosgoods
Postal Service in 1915 Faces Aerial Delivery Proposals
The postcard text notes the Postal Service carried a billion packages in 1915 and discusses a proposed aerial delivery system. It suggests postal staff could train aerial specialists whose wartime use would be funded by higher postal revenue.
Note to Austria Demands Disavowal and Indemnity
The American note to Austria demands disavowal and indemnity over the sinking of the Antona, arguing the matter has been settled between the United States and Germany. The note stresses exceptional severity and contends Austria should understand its purpose without misunderstanding.
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Austria
United Cee
Germany
Fustria
Fire Loss At Power House In Connecticut Co Tower
A week end fire at the Connecticut Co Seaview avenue tower station caused a blackout in city trolleys for about an hour. Loss is estimated near 20000 with GE experts in Schenectady handling repairs. A separate attic fire at 200 Brooks street endangers Ede Frank and others, with a woman rescued from injury. Fire also struck a stock room on Golden Hall Water streets, from rubbish in a paper stock area.
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Seaview Avenue
Connecticut Co
General Electric Co
Schenectady
Brooks Street
Ede Frank
Frank
Hen Kublives
Edward Chiin
Famly
Connecticut
Phen & Lasher
Gavar Gatlods
Golden Hall
Lecture on Yellowstone Wonders Draws Audience
Edgar R. Thom led a talk at the German Reformed church detailing Yellowstone Park sights after a Shrimers expedition last summer. A patchwork of notices mentions a 40 000 signature Alberta petition, a pardon for Mrs Rosell Stoley, a deadly fire at the Cor ee Chemical plant in New Rochelle, and school events at Courtland School in Washington Ave.
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Yellowstone Park
Edgar R. Thomas
German Reformed Church
Alberta
Canada
Rosell Stoley
Coree Chemical
New Rochelle
Hell Gate Bridge Nears Completion Linking Boston to the South
The Hell Gate bridge, spanning Hell Gate from the Bronx to Ward's Island and on to Queens, will form a key link between the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and the Pennsylvania system. It is billed as the world’s longest steel arch and will be among the heaviest structures, with a bridge proper cost of 20 million dollars and total 30 million dollars including related viaducts and bridges. The arch spans 1016 feet 10 inches, resting on four massive cast shoes.
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New York
Hell Gate
the Bronx
Ward's Island
Queens
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Pennsylvania
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Wills
140th Birthday of Uncle Sam's Naval Organization
The piece marks the 140th anniversary of the US Navy's origin from the Continental Congress's 1775 actions to build thirteen frigates and establish a marine committee. It notes initial missteps, later reforms, and key figures, including the Bon Homme Richard feat and Paul Jones, with references to Washington and the shift toward a stronger naval program.
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Navy League
United States
Washington
Continental Congress
United Salieies Navy
Sim
Marine Committee
Congress
United State
Uncle Sam
Hudson River
Delaware
Walth
Charleston
Penobscot
Paul Jones
Hichard
Uncle Bit
Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria Emerges as Power Figure
Biographical sketch notes Radoslavoff, aged sixty one, born Lovatz, educated in Bohemia and Vienna, later Heidelberg. Describes him as the de facto ruler and chief pro German influence steering Bulgaria into war with the Teutons and Turks.
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Radoslavoff
Paris
London
Petrograd
Lowell Named Harvard Chief Begins Sixty Year Reign
Dr. A Russell Lowell succeeds Dr Eliot as Harvard president in 1909 and enters his sixty year tenure today. Born December 13 1856 in Boston he hails from the prominent Lowell family long active in New England public life. His family includes brother Percival a noted astronomer and sister Amy Lowell a poet and writer.
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A. Russell Lowell
Eliot
Harvard Etersity
Poston
Crimchief
Massachusetts
Lowell
Augustus Lowell
North America
Boston
New York
Chicago
A. Lawrence Lowell
Abbott
Thomas Woodrage
Wilson
Alma Meter
Boston “Bar
Harvard
League of Nations
Council of Trent session outlines Catholic faith standard
The article notes the first session of the Council of Trent held about 370 years ago, its eighteen year duration, and its defining moves. It lists core doctrines including the canons of Scripture, seven sacraments, transubstantiation, purgatory, indulgences, clerical celibacy, auricular confession, and the papal interpreter role. It also mentions later developments like the Immaculate Conception in 1854 and ties to Italia Irredenta amid current events.
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Council of Trent
Trient
Tyrol
Italia
Churchmen Gather in Tyrol Forge Catholic Formulation
A historic assembly of churchmen in Tyrol crafted the early formulation of the Catholic Church. The meeting marked a key moment in shaping doctrine and ecclesiastical structure.
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Tyrol
Musicians Fight Sunday Pay Rise For Theatres
Bridgeport union head Alfred Eccles orders all Sunday night theatre musicians to charge one dollar per hour until a union meeting on December 19. The move reflects a new contingency with the advent of Sunday moving pictures and ties to the union price scale based on venue capacity.
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Alfred Eccles
Bridgeport Protective Musical Union
Hhas
Musicians’ Union
Boots for Boys and Men at Low Prices
Page ad lists Hubber and Storm King rubber boots for men, boys, youths, and ladies with multiple styles and sale prices. Offers include short boots, arctics, and overshoes ranging from about 1.29 to 4.59, advertising value and large stock.
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Storm King
Pepourcr
A World Famous Toy Erector Attracts Young Builders
A toy advertised as a superb learning tool invites boys to become architects and engineers. It promotes assembling steel buildings and models with outfits ranging from 120 to 229 models and parts, priced from $1.00 to $25.00, highlighting steel bars, rivets, and wheels.
Useful Gifts Modern Nickel Plated Ware Promotion
Modern nickel plated ware rivals silver in appearance and durability. Items include chafing dishes from 6.00, coffee machines 5.50, table kettles 3.50, percolators, casserole sets, and crumb-sets. Nippon hand painted pieces mounted in nickel and copper frames feature nut and berry bowls, sugar and cream sets, cheese dishes, and compotes.
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Nippon
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