Centenary of Cleveland Incorporation Recalled in Feature
The article recounts Cleveland’s 1796 founding by Gen. Moses Cleveland and its centennial celebration in 1896. It traces industrial growth from canal and rail expansions to population booms, noting Rockefeller’s philanthropy and Cleveland’s rise to a major Ohio metropolis. It also touches on historical figures and a cautionary note about Barbe-Bleue in a digressive historical aside.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
Chicago
North America
Cincinnati
Marietta
Dayton
Conneaut
Chillicothe
Steubenville
Zanesville
Paris
America
West
Connecticut
Moses Cleveland
Canterbury
Conn
Yale
Connecticut Land Company
Western Reserve
Cleaveland
Plymouth
Moouth
Cuyahoga River
Lake Erie
John D. Rockefeller
Ohio and Lake Erie Canal
Portsmouth
Columbus
Tisburgh
Toledo
Dende
United States
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Ohio City
Boston
St. Louis
Huerta Exiled Dictator of Mexico Turns 61 Today
The exiled former president Victoriano Huerta marks his sixty first birthday in Santander Spain after a storied career from Chapultepec to Mexico's upheavals. Reports note his exile began a year ago and describe his lineage and early education debates among historians.
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Victoriano Huerta
Capultepec
Tempora Mutantur
Senor Huerta
Tempora
Mutantur
Diaz
Mexico
Spain
Jamaica
London
Paris
Huerta
Santander
Villa
Carranza
Pancho
Colotlan
Jalisco
Guerra
Ete
Tecoating
Picudest Lerdo de Tejada
Lerdo
Republic
Madero
Tenal
Miadero
Food and Work Over Pageants in Bridgeport
On December 23 1914 a Bridgeport opinion argues that the city should spend public funds on employment rather than Christmas trees and pageants. It condemns parade style welfare as a narcotic distraction and urges directing resources to jobs and sustenance for the people.
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Bridgeport
Trumbull and Bridgeport Tax Lessons in 1912
In 1912 assessors equalized town property values while Trumbull’s tax rate fell from 13.6 to 6.2 mills. Bridgeport raised values and taxes from 16 to 19.2 mills, borrowing millions to support city needs. The piece argues Bridgeport taught Trumbull about revenue management and economy, suggesting reciprocity in public finance lessons.
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Aeumbull
Bridgeport
Trumbull
Hill Campaign Fund Sparks Calls for Investigation
The Sentinel of Waterville Maine joins concerns over Ebenezer J Hill's congressional win and a ten thousand dollar fund tied to the Manufacturers Association. Critics urge an independent probe into sources and methods of political contributions to ensure clean elections and curb outside influence on American Congress.
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Manufacturers’ Association
American Congress
the Sentinel
Waterville
Mulhall
Concch Donovan
Mr. Hill
Bee
Congress
Donovan
Pr Rao
Sae
Tax Commissioner Corbin Seeks Tax Reform Proposals
The report by Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin criticizes state tax equity, notes a growing gap between receipts and outlays, and urges franchise taxes on manufacturing and public service firms, reform of railroad taxation, and higher inheritance taxes. He argues large, undertaxed corporations dodge fair taxation, citing New Haven railroad and public utilities as examples. The piece questions legislative action amid lobby influence and calls for informed action by the General Assembly.
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William H. Corbin
Ahso
Public Utilities Commission
New Haven Railroad
Yale
Corbin
General Assembly
De Wet Gen. Christian de Wet Captured After Rebellion
Gen Christian de Wet, once hailed as a guerrilla hero, was captured by Gen Botha's forces after a failed rebellion. Loyal to the British flag since Vereeniging, he later held office in the Orange Colony legislature and as minister of agriculture. His career featured bold raids and near capture of Gen Kitchener, contrasting with dwindling popular support in the current conflict.
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Christian Rudolf de Wet
Botha
de Wet
Warody
Harpee
Kitchener
Generosity and the Christmas Spirit in Hard Times
The piece argues generosity tests character during poverty and unemployment. It contrasts two types of people: the fearless donor who helps others and the cautious individual who fears destitution. Small gifts for fuel or flour sustain hope and happiness, with the season proving generosity worth the cost.
Christmas Tree Event At Armory By Coast Artillery Corps
A Christmas tree celebration will be held tonight at the armory by the 14th company Coast Artillery Corps. New Year’s Eve plans include a battalion review dance and reception by the 4th 11th and 14th companies plus the band hospital corps and Third division Naval reserves. Also a bowling league committee was formed for the battalion. John Fred and Joe O’Neill of Bridgeport, sons of Mr and Mrs John J O’Neill, return home for the holidays after performing on professional stages in the west and south.
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Coast Artillery Corps
North Carolina
Bridgeport
John
Fred
Joe O'Neill
John J. O'Neill
Olive Street
O'Neill
Sewers Committee Prepares Annual Budget Meeting Today
A special sewer committee meeting in the city hall at 3 PM prepared the budget for the coming year. The article notes the council's effort and includes unrelated lines about presidential candidates and a Christmas gift policy.
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the Common Council
Late sale offers for $1.00 and under items end at two locations
The notice lists affordable gifts and accessories priced up to and beyond one dollar, including clocks, purses, jewelry, sewing cases, and fashion items. It notes two show locations on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue to accommodate customer demand and space.
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Lenadite, Steeda
Ska Gps Gloria
Fairfield Av
Easton Rehearsal and Weekend Local Notices
Easton held a Monday evening rehearsal for the third and fourth degree. Miss Minnie O. Sherwood and Erwin P. Edwards were out of town on Tuesday. Rev. F. S. Clark preached on A Great Light at the Baptist church. The Methodist Sunday school concert is set for Wednesday at 3 PM. Rev. A. M. Davidson spoke on Our Christmas Gift at Lee Chapel. Mrs. William McCauley spent Monday out of town. John Sherwood works on his pile with a gasoline engine. Edson Hall of Stratford visited his sister Sunday. Officers of fey canine noted.
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Minnie O. Sherwood
Erwin P. Edwards
F. S. Clark
The
Baptist Church
A. M. Davidson
Lee Chapel
William McCauley
John Sherwood
Edson Hall of
Stratford
Fey Canine
Arctics and Raincoats Offered As Christmas Gifts
An ad touts practical warm footwear for all ages with men women and children Arctics priced from 82 cents to 2 19 and raincoats guaranteed for the family emphasizing health comfort and value as Christmas gifts from a local retailer.
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Mr. Corbin
Bluebeard
Perrault
Marshal Gilesi de Laval
Signeur Dé Retz
Blucheard
Sis
Hill
C. A.C
Armory
Che D
For
James
Wees
D. M. Read Company
Easton
Radford B. Smith
Arctics
Alling Rubber CO
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Davis Market
State Street
Michigan
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