Social notes from Brooklown and society events
Mrs. Frank T. M. Burton hosted a suffrage event at Brooklown place with flowering roses and solo performances by Marguerite Bishop. A speaker from Fairfield addressed an invite-only gathering. open meeting is planned for Miss Fannie Worden's home at 510 State Street. A baby girl weighing eight pounds arrived to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rusling of 94 Fairfield Avenue. Ruth Northrop was her mother before marriage. Bryant and son Gerald off on a Yale hunting trip to Virginia. M C A orchestra elected officers Louis C. Minor, Paul Gray, H. C. Prithan, and Bulloyey to lead next season.
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Frank ™. Burton
Brooklown Place
Flower of Pie Association
Marguerite Bishop
Wiliam Glover
Fairfield
Fannie Wordin
State Street
Pressonia Mann-Martin
Staten Island
John A. Rusling
Fairfield Avenue
Rusling
Bridgeport
Ruth Northrop
Joseph W. Northrop
Bryant
Gerald
Yale
Virginia
Louis C. Minor
Paul Gray
H. C. Prithan
Builoyey
Carranza seizes on Spanish troops amid unrest in Mexico
In Igeneral Carranza Chihuahua reports panic over a circulated circular signed Carranza accusing Spaniards of arming with federals in Torreon and elsewhere. The document warns of summary executions for Spaniards caught with arms or aiding Huerta. A photo shows Carranza on his war horse.
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Chihuahua
Bernardo Cologan Y Cologan
Modeno
Carranza
Torreon
Huerta
Weather forecast summary for regional areas
Considerable cloudiness and light rain on the gulf coast in the morning while the Atlantic coast sees pleasant conditions. East of the Rockies remain near normal temperatures. Week ahead calls for fair conditions early, then mixed precipitation later and cooler air. New Haven forecast notes fair tonight and Tuesday with westerly winds.
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Gulf Coast
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Ais Ms
Fire alarms from plaster drying and chimney blaze injure none
Smoke from plaster drying at 962 Worden avenue triggered box 244 alarm as a passerby reacted. A chimney fire at 137 Central avenue caused a still alarm for Truck No. 3. An overheated condition at 346 W. Bullroad avenue, home of James Kane, sparked a box 157 alarm Saturday night, with about 25 dollars damage.
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Wordin Avenue
Central Avenue
James Kane
Allroad Avenue
Christmas gloves and fur gifts at local stores
Croton on Hudson voters push to remove Police Justice Hecker citing cost. Bridgeport offers wide glove selection and fur gifts at BE Dillon Co. 1105 Main St. Cyrus Pharmacy advertises wart remover at 253 Fairfield Ave and 186 Cannon St. Cleaneasy hand cleaner guarantees no skin injury and removes stove polish and grease.
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Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenas
Cannon Street
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Avenue
East Side and West End Fall Custom Sur Lyford Bros
Lyford Bros announce a fall sale event featuring custom sur items for East Side and West End neighborhoods. The notice highlights local deliveries, shop hours, and available styles for the upcoming season.
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East Side
West End
Fall Custom Sur
Lyford Bros
Pankhurst Adopts No Sleep Strike Amid Suffrage Turmoil
London reports Miss Sylvia Pankhurst amid hunger strike tactics after imprisonment as authorities aim to keep her and her mother jailed until after a Women's Social and Political Union meeting. Militants continue arson and vandalism while a Bow neighborhood clash sees Miss Zellie Emerson arrested and police detain a rioting procession.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Miss Pankhurst
Women’s Social & Political Union
Bristol
Richmond
Zellie Emerson
Bow
Miss Emerson
Special Meeting To Try Special Police In Decembers Eve
A board of police commissioners calls a special meeting for December 23 to probe charges against Special Policemen Rahn and Murphy over delays during a recent Eagles hall disturbance. A separate burglary on Merriam street left $40 cash missing. jewelry valued in the hundreds undisturbed. a skeleton key and locked door noted. Morris Court Order of Amaranth to hold annual meeting tonight at Masonic Temple electing officers. London announces engagement of Roger F Draper to Miss Anna Lowell Gardner of Boston.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Rahn and Murphy
Eagles’ Hall
Louis Rath
Merriam Street
Morris Court
Order of Amaranth
Masonic Temple
London
Roger Francis Draper
William H. Draper
Adel Rectory
Leeds
Anna Lowell
Robert H. Gardner
Boston
Special Scalp Specialist Treatment Ad Listed
A local advertisement promotes scalp treatment services by Harrie E Sherwood at 412 Security Building 4115 Main St with a contact phone number 1573.
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Harried
E. Sherwood
Main St
Bazew
Advertising essential to Christianity urged for Bridgeport churches
A speech argues newspapers and advertising are vital to church growth in Bridgeport. It urges weekly half page ads, social church use, and cross promotion with local media, noting other cities’ success and pledges for ongoing church publicity support.
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Christ
Bridgeport
St. Louis
Germany
New Jersey
I W W Leader Put On Trial For Inciting Riot
Carlo Treska IWW leader from New York was tried in Paterson New Jersey for inciting violence at a strikers mass meeting on April 17. He argued local jurors could not fairly judge him. Companion Elizabeth Glynn faced a similar trial and the jury disagreed.
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Paterson
N. J
Carlo Treska
Industrial Workers of the World
New York
Treska
Elizabeth Gurry Glynn
Eddy Estate Bequests Sought in Federal Suits
In Concord New Hampshire on December 15 suits to recover unpaid bequests from the will of Mrs Mary G Eddy were filed in federal court by George W Glover son and Dr B F Foster Eddy adopted son of the founder of the Christian Science movement. Glover seeks 12000 for an unpaid 10000 bequest and Dr Eddy seeks 6000 for a 35000 bequest with attachments on Eddy property narrated by administrator Josiah Fernald. A separate note mentions Helen Linder gaining rights to a building after fifteen years of litigation. her lawyer was Miss Winifred Sullivan.
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Concord
N. H
Mary G. Eddy
George W. Glover
B F. Foster Eddy
Christian Science Denomination
Glover
Josiah Fernald
Helen Linder
Winifred Sullivan
Vaccination Urged To Avert Connecticut Smallpox Outbreak
Hartford reports Dr. Joseph H. Townsend urges general vaccination as smallpox remains in the state. The bulletin cites mild cases, notes re-vaccination protection, and criticizes quarantines as costly. It records 1,273 November deaths, with infectious diseases comprising 460 deaths statewide.
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Hartford
Joseph H. Townsend
State Board of Health
New London
Naugatur
Willimantic
American Financial Outlook Reassures Despite Rail Losses
A speaker argues that while railroads face higher capital costs and short term notes, overall American conditions remain sound. He credits 1907 banking troubles with prudent reforms and notes no inflation, caution in policy, and limited global capital expansion compared to Argentina, Brazil, and Canada.
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United States
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
America
Give Him a Watch a Reliable Timepiece for Sale
A good watch offering accurate timekeeping at a fair price. Features a 20 year gold filled case and sturdy construction. No need to pay a fancy price for quality.
Necessity of Maintaining a Strong Army for National Defense
The author argues that a nation must keep a capable force to enforce its decrees and maintain peace. He stresses patriotism and righteous governance while addressing criticism of soldiers, asserting the army upholds order and is essential for any stable government. The piece reflects a call for readiness despite antiwar sentiment.
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United States
Public Schools as Polling Places and Social Centers
The author argues that every school should serve as a polling place in each district and as a deliberative social center for voters. Citing examples from Milwaukee and Wisconsin, the plan is praised as economical, convenient, and educational, encouraging cross gender discussion before voting.
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c/ pw
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
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