Popular Mayor Dunn Gains Noted Popularity in Connecticut
The report extols Mayor Daniel P Dunn of Willimantic as exceptionally popular for the sixth term. It notes his service and honesty as the basis of strength and dismisses insinuations of political charity tied to Willimantic. The record references Willimantic’s mayoral terms and compares Dunn’s tenure to prior office holders.
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Ayor
Daniel P. Dunn
Willimantic
Connecticut
Danny Dunn
Note to France Seizure of German Austrian Subjects
A historical note discusses a French cruiser Descartes seizing six German and Austrian subjects from American ships. It recalls British practice of impressing American merchantmen for subject matter and the Trent affair where foreign affairs noted neutral flag protections. The piece speculates on future seizures of Austrian subjects on American ships.
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Descartes
United States
Gotnae
Trent
Ani R
Foreign Affairs
Ashington
Austria
Connecticut Statesmen Ols Ciliam Hall Walks Homeward
Willington’s Ciliam Hall a long time state legislator, reputed for several terms, travels from Willington to Fortydy by foot and brief conveyances while others rely on trains and autos. State’s Attorney Hugh M Alcorn also treks a route from Hartford to Suffield Windsor Locks, then walks portions after a stalled auto. The piece comments on the enduring blood of Connecticut’s forefathers in public service.
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Ols Ciliam H. Hall
Willington
Somie Éigit
General Assembly
Hank Hall
Col Hall
Hugh M
Alcorn
Hartford
Suffield
Windsor Locks
Connecticut
Simeon BE. Baldwin
New Haven
Shank
Democratic State Convention Preview and Wilson Legacy
The Democratic State convention will assemble to nominate delegates to the National Democratic Convention. The text lauds President Wilson, praising reforms and a shift to economic faith, with peace as a central achievement. It forecasts a 1946 campaign marked by peace, prosperity, and self control.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
Interstate Commerce push for railroad securities oversight
The piece argues for federal legislation giving the I C C supervision over railroad securities, criticizing Congress for inaction and railroads for using bonds like greenbacks. It notes investor safety hinges on public use of proceeds and cites a railroad-related accident at Joy Life dock and Belt Line Railway workers.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Mellen
NewsHaven.company
America
Fall From Scaffolding Leaves Man With Brain Concussion
Harvey Gaxter, 24, of 1132 Park Avenue, suffered a 30 foot fall from an icy scaffold yesterday. He incurred scalp wounds and a brain concussion but is reported to be recovering at St. Vincent's Hospital, where he is confined.
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Harvey Gaxter
Park Avenue
St. Vincent's. Ital
Special Exhibit of Jewelry Opens Saturday
Read Co announces a jewelry exhibit opening Saturday the eighteenth featuring Bar Pins in gold, 14 karat finishes, La Valieres, Brooches, Scarf Pins, Pendants, Bracelets and Lorgnettes set with diamonds, pearls and sapphires. Gold Pocket Knives and clasps offered as well with an experienced representative present.
Boots and Slippers for All Seasons at Becond Floor
Modish Boots and gaiters for street wear. Arctics for snow. Slippers for dress and dancing plus mules and satin styles for the dressing room. Comfys for chilly mornings and nights. Men’s slippers offered in brown tan black and chocolate colored kid.
Fairfield Woman Honored by the Anti-Suffragists
Fairfield woman Mrs William B Glover was reelected secretary of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage at the national convention in Washington Connecticut women are praised for their work with the state organization plans for spreading the doctrine in town meetings after representatives return The K 8 submarine ran aground in Pearl Harbor and London loan subscriptions reach 150000. Twelve Maine hunting season fatalities are reported Two Belgian towns fined 10000 marks for failing to deliver carrier pigeons required by German papers
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William B. Glover
Fairfield
National Association
Washington
Connecticut
Association
Glover
Congress
Dodge
Sui J TeAeiste
Rush season plea eases delivery with small parcel pick up
During rush days and snowy streets customers are urged to take small packages with them. The plan aims to relieve the delivery system and improve convenience for customers by self-collecting some items.
Christmas Shopping Hours Set By Store Service
Read Co established Christmas shopping hours with daily From 8 30 AM to 6 PM until Saturday December eighteenth. Starting that Saturday the store will stay open evenings through Christmas to accommodate shoppers.
Furnishings and Gift Boxes at Fourth Floor Linens Display
A catalog entry outlines French Willow Chairs and Rockers in diverse finishes with cretonne backs, Fumed Oak and Mission styles, plus Tea Wagons, Library Tables, Bookcases, Tall Clocks, Smokers’ Cabinets, and other furniture. Prices range from a few dollars to $65 and up. Gift boxes and towel sets priced for gifts are listed, with various linens and baby sets offered on the fourth floor.
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Willow Bar Harbor
Doll Carriages in Rattan Brown and Gray
Advertisement notes doll carriages made in the same designs as children’s use, crafted from natural rattan with brown and gray finishes. Priced at $4.50. Located on the fourth floor.
Hendren's Holland Dutch Dolls Offer Kids Playthings
White enamel playthings and furniture for children appear in Hendren's Holland shop. Character dolls including Indians, Cowboys, and Peasants are sold along with swings hammocks and toys for dolls.
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Hendren
Winter footwear for all ages on sale this season
Ad highlights a wide range of rubber boots and rubbers for men women and children ahead of Christmas. It notes durability and comparable pricing with emphasis on value and variety from arctics to rain rubbers and rubber boots for men women and kids with prices ranging from 49 to 3.75 dollars.
Useful Gifts For Dining And Living Room Equipment
The list outlines a broad range of home goods including gas ranges in multiple sizes, fireless cookers, vacuum cleaners, mixers, coffee mills, choppers, butter churns, enamel and wooden ware, coffee sets, serving ware, chafing dishes, flagons, wind shields, spoons and forks, trays, tea kettles, novelties in Sheffield Silver, small baskets and compotes.
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Sheffield
Leopold I and Belgian monarchy a century past
The first king of Belgium, Leopold I, born in Coburg on December 16 1790, served in Russia and became a British field marshal. He declined the Greek crown, then led Belgium after independence, with Leopold II and Albert as successors. An ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover from Cyrus Pharmacy at 418 Fairfield Ave.
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Leopold I
Coburg
Francis
Duke of
Saxe- Coburg-Saalfield
Victoria
England
Russia
Charlotte of
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Lappe I
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
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