Automobile World: Early 1900s sketches and trends
An overview of evolving automotive design and tech notes. Highlights include headlights turning with wheels, wind protection, and apron-like front shields. Reports on wire wheels revival, body shapes, doors to front seats, new rubber substitutes from Mexico, and engine valve tappet adjustments for quieter, efficient runs.
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New York
Ohio
Nashville
Daine
Griver
Spras
Foneland
Allen
England
Chem'sts
Professor Allen
Hie Anvoraten
Prison term for minister of justice in Denmark
Former Danish Minister of Justice Alberti was sentenced in Copenhagen to eight years in prison and to repay 4 million dollars. His crimes as banker broker and official spanned 14 years and ruined hundreds while involving prominent financiers and even the King. Fraud against the government went undetected until two years ago when arrest followed.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Alberti
Albert
Protest Against Taxpayers League Dominating Bridgeport Charter
A Bridgeport reader denounces the Taxpayers League as arrogant and secretive, accusing wealthy members of dodging taxes and seeking to ink amendments via a covert drive. The letter condemns bypassing public referendum and warns the Board of Apportionment could be rendered self perpetuating, turning the city toward a moneyed dominance.
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Brageport
League
Secret League
Sentlemen
Board
Cty
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Tax Payers League Faces Oblivion
The passage argues that the Taxpayers League is doomed and predicts similar fate for Bridgeport's representatives who back monarchical proposals. It frames the legislative question as one of essential opposition to royal or autocratic ideas and future consequences for local leaders.
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Tax Payers League
Bridgeport
Verdict for $4700 in loss of left leg case
In New Haven a Superior Court jury awarded John A. Anderson 4700 against a trolley company for injuries from a June 22, 1909 accident that led to his left leg amputation. The trial raised questions of city ordinance on cars stopping on parallel tracks and contributory negligence. About thirty witnesses testified.
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New Haven
Connecticut Company
John A. Anderson
City Ordnance
Charles 8. Hamilton
Anderson
John Anderson
State Street
Elm
Opena
Fine Birds to Be Shown at Annual Poultry Show Lincoln Hall
The Bridgeport Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock association plans its third annual exhibition at Lincoln Hall next week. A window display shows 22 cups to be awarded, with many more prizes from breed clubs. Expected high attendance hinges on good weather, as the show promises notable standard-breed specimens, new departments, and attractions like a cross eyed cat and tiny monkeys. Judge Charles H. Welles of Stratford will select best birds for top prizes.
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Bridgeport
Alion
Lincoln Hell
Sonnenberg & Co
Association
Arron
Charles H. Welles
Stratford
Madison Square Garden
Furce
Nis
Liberal campaign abroad thrills New Haven letter
George L. Fox reports from London on Liberal efforts to win justice and fair play. He describes open air speeches in Battersea and Stepney, meetings in Littleton near Arundel Castle, and debates at Oxford union against a death-Fed resolution. He notes strong receptions and plans to publish a brief argument for readers.
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New Haven
Liberal Party
England
George L. Fox
University School
Journal-Courier
Cambalen
Mauritania
Fisheuar
Burns
Battersea
Lachmere Road
Stepney
East End
London
Rufus Isames
Gear Britain
Litte‘ton
Arundel Castle
Duke of Norfolk
Oxford Union
Palfour
Oxfordshire
Ensich
Chiltern Handretn
John Burns
Tesin
Almont
Live Stock Market Prices Reported in New York
New York stock market notes fair to prime steers at 5.50 to 6.20 per 100 pounds, bulls 12.50 to 4.50, fancy bulls 5.75, cows 34 to 70, dressed beef and veals quoted from 7 to 11 per 100 pounds, commonly 5.36. Dressed calves 134 to 15 cents, country dressed calves 9 to 15 cents. Sheep and lambs from 2 to 6.75 per 100 pounds, lambs 6 to 11 cents, hogs 8.25. County dressed horses 8 cents per pound.
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New York
Free prescription promises manly power cure from Detroit doctor
An advertising offer claims a 3.50 recipe cures nervous debility and weak memory in men. It states a physician developed a fast acting restorative and will mail a copy of the prescription free in a plain sealed envelope to any man who asks, urging readers to stop using patent medicines. The signer is Dr A E Robinson of Luck Building, Detroit.
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Exesses
Foltie
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
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