British Parliamentary Elections and Tariff Debates
The British parliamentary elections ended with no material change in the House of Commons as Liberals and Conservatives claim endorsements. Lords veto power and Irish home rule remain central. King George unlikely to risk Tory tilt by creating peers. Taft appointments and tariff reform splits echo in Washington, with Cummins and Hill plans debated. Wall Street notes endorse conservative shifts and potential tariff revision by schedules and a permanent commission. Senator La Follette’s position shifts amid tariff debates and political strategy.
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House of Commons
House of Lorda
Enernatives
Ireland
George
House of Lords
Commons
Rome
Ta Follette
Taft
Wall Street
la Foliette
Benatar Lodge
Massachusetts
Lec. Foss
Lodge
Broad views man urged as possible I C C chairman
The Courant reports that a man with wide views and chairmanship of the Interstate Commerce Commission may align with corporate interests if appointed. The piece discusses political maneuvering around Hill Bulkeley and McLean for Western Connecticut influence, noting fears Hill could become a candidate and affect ballots and caucus balance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
Congressman Hill
The
Courant
McLi
Bulkeley
Washington
McLean
Hill
Candiac
Connecticut
Bulkeley-McLean
Goodwin
Tavors McLean
Mr. Hill
General Assembly
Mill
Slate
Sena
Government eyes germicide discovery for military use
War department pursues a Minnesota professor's germicide Benevolol as a potential life saving measure for the army and navy. An emissary will seek government ownership and arrange trials. Officials claim the discovery could prevent typhoid and other diseases, offering a cheap, potent weapon beyond arms.
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War Department
Army
Navy
Ufe
H. C. Carel
University of Minnesota
Benefit
Department
Prof. Carel
Ita
United States
Honolulu
Carel
Thorpe
U.3
F. M. Shook
U. S. Medical Scoot
Washington
New York
U. S. Marine
Interior Department
Minnesota
Tynhold
Costs of Ballinger Pinchot Investigation Reported
Washington on December 19 the Hallinger Pinchot inquiry costs from February 18 to June 30 totaled 3844 dollars per the Secretary of the Senate annual report issued today. Stenographic report cost 507 dollars. Witness procurement was heavy with one witness costing 277 dollars. Italy leads in foreign money orders from Bridport post office. thirty percent of foreign business went to Italy last month about 10 000 dollars while Great Britain received a cent. The remainder was split among other countries.
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Social
United Pres
Washinton
Hall’nger-Pinchot
Senate
Italy
Varios
Bridport
Great Britain
Initiative referendum recall favored nationwide say politicians
Clyde H. Tavenner reports from Washington that a growing national demand for initiative referendum and recall is evident across political lines. Congress members note strong sentiment, predicting adoption in all states within five years, with current implementations in Maine Michigan Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas South Dakota Montana Nevada Oregon and promised or modified forms in several others. The measures aim to empower voters to protect themselves from legislative errors, replace bad laws, or enact good ones by direct vote, and to allow recall of public officials. The piece also notes a vaccine-like mention of a cold remedy at the end.
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Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
Congress
4&T
Union
Maine
Michigan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South Dakota
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Kansas
Nebraska
Cal-ffornia
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Arizona
Iowa
Minnesota
Utah
Wasi Innton Téaho
Ohio
Texas
TaPotlette
Jackpo
Representa
E.W. Grove
Machinists Lose Strike as Missouri Pacific Gains Win
In Chicago and St Louis reports, Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system machinists, blacksmiths, bolt makers and sheet metal workers end a strike with a company victory restored seniority rules and reinstatement limits. About 30,000 workers affected. most return to work December 21 on May 1 terms, with foremen excluded. Garment industry sees mediation fail and talks shift to direct talks with former workers.
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St Louis
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain System
A. W. Sullivan
Sylvan
Chicago
Chicago Negociation of Commerce
Hatt, Schaffner & Marx
Busse
Fort Worth Store Offers Discounted Desks and Lace Goods
Mahogany and oak desks available in roll or flat tops and typewriter desks at 40 and 25 percent discounts. Lace handkerchiefs attract attention in Duchess and Point lace varieties from $4.50 to $20. Princess lace handkerchiefs $1.25 to $3.75. Silk section offers neckwear at $3.50 per yard. Cut glass in patterns from leading makers. small costly items include compotes and perfume bottles. glassware includes tumblers and cordial glasses.
Sale of Drawers and Underwear in Half-Price Stock
Auction notes list items sold and to be sold including Drawers of the Dolor tine and Under shirts at about half price. Stock of Men’s Underwear and Glastenburg goods offered as presents. Also ES PE Men, suspenders, mufflers, hats, mittens, handkerchiefs in fancy boxes with prices 25c 36c 50c.
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Way
Wheeler and City Reach Possible Yard and Water Front Compromise
City Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan reports to the common council on acquiring possession of the city yard leased to the Naugatuck Valley Ice Co and on title to the Yellow Mill pond water front bought from Drew’s conservators. He notes the lease term ends Sept 1, 1911, not 1910, and that D. Fairchild Wheeler claims title to the shore offramp. An action is in Superior Court to settle title with a proposed equal division of the water front, with a final decision anticipated soon.
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Cullinan
Common Council
Yellow Mill Pond
Henry B. Drew
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
City Yard
Arthur J. Sprague
Fease
Naugatuck Valy Ice Co
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Harriet A. Cooke
Wheeler
Socialists Demand Referendum Vote On Fundamental City Changes
A Social ist party communication urged a referendum clause on all amendments to the city charter. The general assembly referred the matter to the committee on miscellaneous matters. the city attorney was asked to draft an amendment for a referendum on fundamental law questions, reporting back next meeting. Fund contributions to the Newfield M. B. church fire fund rose by hundreds since the last notice, with donors including Frank L. Bradbury, Frederick Rhoades, and Howland Dry Goods Co. among others. several churches and individuals contributed, while some collections are still outstanding.
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Socialist Party
General Assembly
Common Council
Newfield M. B
Frank L. Bradbury
Frederick Rhoades
Howland Dry Goods Co
First Baptist
Messiah Baptist
Grace M. J
St. John's
Black Rock Congregational
Universalist
City Mission
D. ©. Dracon
Fred Scheibel
Sadie Caldwell
Luther Wildman
Russell Shaw
Joe Burner
Ernest Duperault
Mr. Simondson
Harris' Lodge Officers Elected at I O O P Meeting
Samuel M. Harris lodge 1 O O P held a largely attended meeting last night electing Neil Larsen as noble grand Ale Kirschner as vice grand P W Tomlinson as secretary treasurer William Faubel as financial secretary John Kinsella as trustee for three years Wilbert Sanford as trustee and planning an open house with Bertha Lodge D O H to follow later. Luncheon served after adjournment and the public is invited to the Bertha lodge open house event in the afternoon and the Odd Fellows activities in the evening.
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Samuel MH
Harris Lodge
Noble
Neil Larsen
Ale Kirschner
William Faubel
John Kinsella
Wilbert Sanford
Ellows
Newcare
Bertha Lodge
Iowe
Drowram
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Ballinger
Coun'ry
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Missouri Pacific
National Défense Association
Iron Moulders Union of North America
R. BR
Appolo
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Painfield Avenue
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D. M. Read CO
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CRFPE
Main ST
Davis & Hawley CO
Main
Wall RT
Molcan
W. K. Mollan
D. M. Read
Radford B. Smith
Fairfield Ave
D. F. Wheeler
CITY
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F. C. Brady Alembing
Jim Eckler & CO
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Cockburn's
Penn
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Wall ST. Cor
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Buchman
Main St. Tel
Frisbie
M. J. Maloney
A. Miles
Saremarina
Boones
Atlas Fairfield
Europe
James Peeley
Ovnecticut
Swhtpgeport
Amon Candee
Masten
Bridgeport
Sattlerven
Joan HL
Candee
Nape
Ada
Liz
Morida
Clyde
Tel
Meteor Udlew MN
Corey
H.C. C. Reid
Broad ST
Sonalia Post Ofice Eat
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W. D. Cook & Son
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F. J. Abercrombie
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