The Money Trust and Its Morgan Heart and Soul
The Pujo committee exposes the Money Trust centered in J Pierpont Morgan. Eighteen Morgan-associated firms hold 746 directorships across 134 top U S corporations, with control over banks and insurance firms that hold savers’ funds. It argues stock watering and debt funding shift wealth to few, demanding profound legislative action.
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Pujo
J. Pierpont Morgan
House of Morgan
United States
Morgan
Money Trust
Money Lords
Mrs Claire Fiske A Stage Star From Childhood Fame
Minnie Maddern later Mrs Fiske grew from child actress playing Widow Melnotte and Little Frits to a leading star. Born Mary Auguste Davey, she trained in Montreal New Orleans St Louis and Cincinnati under mother Min Maddern. She rose again in High Road at Hudson Theatre under Haward Sheldon, praised as a subtle, capable manager and performer.
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Mire
Fiske
Rich- Sern
Uder
Sae
Erni
Bebwreer
Enon
Tamale
New York
Brutus Booth
Booth
Booth’s
Minnie Madsas
Olfi
Melnotte
Little Frits
Little Morgan
Heinrich
Georgie
Sun God
Stas
Montreal
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Minnie Maddern
Haward Sheldon
Hudson Theatre
New
In- Beork
Sheldon
Opinions on ambassador meddling and editorial independence
A Boston Transcript piece questions Ambassador Bryce for soliciting campaign funds from two parties, noting potential recall or expulsion if exposed. It cites New York Evening Post on editor’s duty and independence, and Boston Herald praising Willis L. Moore for secretary of agriculture, citing experience and practical farming.
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New York Evening Post
England
France
Reid
Indorses
The
Boston Herald
the Herald
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Boston City Club
The D. M. Read Co Store Open Evenings
The D. M. Read Co The Store invites evening shoppers after six with the Tea Room closing promptly at six o clock. The notice highlights extended hours for those needing after work shopping.
Fashionable Jewelry for Day and Evening Wear
Fashionable Jewelry section showcases lorgnette and purse chains, bracelets, bangles, linked medallions, shoe buckles, la vallieres, pendants, beaded bags, mesh bags, thimbles, and German silver merchandise. Prices range from 50 cents to 35 dollars, with main floor center aisle display.
Italians celebrate six hundredth birthday of Bocaccio
Italian literary societies plan a three day celebration starting today to mark the 600th anniversary of Giovanni Bocaccio the father of the short story and pioneer of Italian literature The Decameron is his best known work and its tales influenced many great writers yet the collection remains controversial for its licentious elements.
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Giovanni Bocerccin
Bocceccio
Shakespeare
Balzac
Poe
Tennyson
Dry- Sen
Keata
Swinburne
Lonefellaew
Boccaciio
Lod Checcer
Dryden
Boccaccio
Petrarch
Florence
Naples
Boccacfather
Paria
John Bocace
Boccaccio and the Decameron Influence and Intrigue
The article recounts Boccaccio's early studies in Florence and Paris apprenticing with a merchant, his Naples patronage by King Robert of Anjou, and his friendship with Petrarch. It notes his romantic liaison Fiametta, theories about her identity, and the Decameron's suppression by friars. It mentions his other love affairs, illegitimate children, and the Decameron’s English edition and lasting impact.
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Florence
Boccaccio
Paris
Naples
Robert of Anjou
Bocio
Petrarch
Fiametta
I. Jard
la Fiametta
Elsie Lindtner and the Dangerous Age review
A Washington Herald excerpt reviews Elsie Lindtner a medium of a vivid but troubled heroine in The Dangerous Age. Karie Michaelis Stengland is praised as a psychologist author, blending passion and philosophy to rehabilitate a woman whose letters reveal deep longing and emotional isolation.
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Elsie Lindtner
Karie Michaelis Stengland
Elsie
Madam Michaelis
Elysian
Asmarosa
Lily Rothe
On Second Thought Jay EB. Her
Medical science makes progress yet the solar plexus ulna bone and mastoid process were discovered by pugilists. Buck Kilby laments spending life chasing buried treasure. The piece critiques newspaper crime page segregation and notes social pretenses of farmers and town men. It mentions an uncle named baby and executive clemency for a ball player. The Egbert Warriners plan a non bungalow house next spring.
First step toward free speech in England marked 291 years ago
The House of Commons claimed free cussions as a right, ending safe debate for critics of the government. Conservatives doubted the change with worry over the country’s direction. Over two centuries later, free speech and free discussion are global Anglo-Saxon privileges.
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England
House of Commons
Pawnbrokers in Bridgeport to file bonds now
Bridgeport pawn brokers must obtain bonds of 2000 dollars as new licenses are issued. Police demand bond filings from all licensed pawnbrokers, with the superintendent to secure 7000 dollar bonds per the amended 1905 statute. A jewelry store burglary is also reported with a thief stealing outer garments.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Joseph Lang
Supt. of Police
Blease Supporting Buncombe in National Spotlight
The New York Times reports no new points from Blease in his Richmond talk. The speech repeats familiar lynching rhetoric and clashes with governors, drawing applause from South Carolina supporters while the country considers Wilson’s cabinet formation and potential pitfalls for the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hemphill
New York Times
Blease
South Carolina
Richmond
Coley
United States Senate
Washington
Fort Mill
Pocataligo
Horse Creek Valley
Homea Path
Palmetto State
Peepul
Wilson
The
New York Herald
More Evidence of Police Graft From Hotel Man
New York reports aldermanic inquiry resumes into police graft. Geo A Lipp testifies he paid officers 100 dollars monthly for years, naming Eugene Fox as a recipient. Inspectors Thompson then Buzzy led the protection scheme, shielding a string of arrests and no convictions for his derelict hotel clerks. He sold the hotel for 140000 dollars saying age forced him from the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geo. A. Lipp
Eugene Fox
Thompson
Buzzy
Sipp
Government Defends Action In Pardon of 360 Convicts
Gov Donaghey defended his decision to pardon 360 convicts denying it harms justice. He argued stricter enforcement would let contractors profit from inmate deaths and blamed legislatures for inaction. He said he aimed to reduce the convict population and presented the stance for the United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Administration of Justice
Donaghey
United Press
Stationery Boxes Offer Christmas Specials and Values
Stationery in Poinsettia boxes and tan blotter sets are advertised as Christmas Specials. Listings include two quires in Poinsettia boxes priced at 1.00 and 1.25, plus 750 cts. One quire and quire of Correspondence Cards at 50 to 85 cents. A tan box set with blotter, four quires, and four sizes listed at 2.85 and 2.00. Cabinets, four quires and sizes, at 1.50. Also Pencil Boxes, Fountain Pens, Blotters and related items.
Oriental Rugs of Egyptian Cotton Make Acceptable Gifts
In Egypt between the Nile and the Red Sea, cotton of exceptional fineness is woven into rugs. English influence aided cotton growth, with Persian dyes and designs echoing Temple Rugs. Prices under Anatolians, colors include cream, tan, rose, wine, green, and Persian blue. Sizes around 1.5 yards, $20.00 each, special in the Gift Room and Carpet Store.
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Egypt
Nile
Red Sea
Kipling
Persia
Homemade Linen and Cretonne Bags and accessories
Linen handkerchief bags price 25 cts. Flowered cretonne bags 25 to 59 cts. Shoe bags 50 to 75 cts. Vanity and sewing bags 50 cts to 2.25. Travel cases with toilet pockets 1.00. Cushions for dressing table 50 75 and 1.25. Sewing screens with pockets and shelves 3.00. Sweet Grass baskets 15 to 50 cts. Art Section third floor. Pa a
Convict Pardons Framed to Suppress Crimes
The speaker outlines choosing convicts to pardon from light offenses and parole under condition of return to the penitentiary for any future violation. He argues that upholding law requires mercy unless crimes worsen, and contemplates leasing convicts to railroad contractors or ending cultivation of the convict farm.
Chauffeur Roode Released On $500 Bail In Local Crash Case
Clinton C. Roode, the driver who struck and seriously injured Alfred Heddin and Armand Burteau in a motor truck collision, appeared in Willimantic city court and the case was continued to January 4. He was released on $500 bond on three counts of reckless driving. Both injured boys are expected to attend the next hearing.
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Willimantic
Clinton C. Roode
Alfred Heddin
Armand B Urteau
Useful Xmas Gifts from the Rubber Coats Store
A sales pitch touts Rubber Coats for men boys and families with broad gift lines from gloves boots and fur items to sporting goods. The Bridgeport chain offers 19 stores with diverse rubber products and apparel priced from five to fifteen dollars.
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S. B
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Republican Farmer
Eee
Boston Transcript
Byrce
D. M. Read Co
Washington Herald
Jay EB
Buck Kilby
Egbert Warriners
F. Lyman
Main Street
C. H. Martin
Carroll Avenue
Buncombe
Adfeur
the Alling
Ubber Co
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Oak & George Sts
Bridgeport, Conn
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