Prohibition Debate Reaches 1916 National Plan
Washington state of mind centers on a looming 1916 campaign as Prohibition foes claim the Hobson resolution’s defeat signals no immediate action, while Prohibition backers tout a slim majority and push for a national policy through states and campaigns. The vote split shows 114 Democrats 68 Republicans 11 Progressives and 4 independent Republicans for the measure, while 141 Democrats 46 Republicans 1 independent Republican and 1 Progressive opposed it.
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Washington
Congress
House
Shepard
Texas
Anti-Saloon League of America
Ublic
Rules Committee
Lrooken
Underwood
Mann
Melzer Won't Permit Trimming Of Fancy Hedge
Joshua Méltzer, a lawyer and former representative, opposes trimming the hedge surrounding his Fairfield and Colorado avenues property. The Public Works Courtade 1 proposed hedge trimming, with city officials set to vote. Méltzer argues the move infringes private property rights and exceeds lawful authority, citing charter and state statutes. He states he will consult the city attorney before any action.
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Joshua Méltzer
Public Works
Fairfield
Colorado_avenues
Edward B. Griffith
Amenmion
Meltzer
Board of Aldermen
Mather
Colorado
Ges
Obituary for Michael A Hearn at 78 in Haston
Michael A Hearn aged 78 died last evening in Haston. He resided in Easton for many years and was formerly a gardener. Funeral services are scheduled Thursday afternoon at Cul ten & Mullins undertaking parlors on Main Street.
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Michael A.hearn
Michael A'Hearn
Sgea
Haston
Easton
Charles
Banks
Cul Ten & Mullins
Main Street
Ardent Youths Meet Fair Collegians In Cold Welcome
A lively scene as an ardent youth greets visiting collegians in biting winter. The Romeos roam in canoes, girls travel from college on a special train to the old homestead, with most heading to New York. Train staff and porters assist the women, while local girls aboard include Mildred Foster Loretta Burns Hulda Chapman Margaret Oliphant Sally Wilmot Tidllian Whitcomb Mabel Morrissey and Jane Casey.
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Smith
New York
Ford
Ptr
Mildred Foster
Park Avenue
Loretta Burns
North Avenue
Hulda Chapman
Park Place
Margaret Oliphant
Congress Street
Sally Wilmot
Stratford Avenue
Tidllian Whitcomb
Shelton
Mabel Morrissey
Golden Hill Street
Jane Casey
Pequonnock v Street
Scientific Cookery Goes Into Bankruptcy
Louis Myers proprietor of the Scientific Cookery and Bakery at 966 Main street was forced into bankruptcy. George B. Clark named temporary receiver. The schedules show 23 employees with wages totaling 279 dollars as preferred claims. A mortgage of 2300 dollars covers machinery in Hartford. Liabilities are listed at 9376.10 with assets at 22000. Some unsecured and secured claims appear among Bridgeport creditors.
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Bridgeport
Louis Myers
Scientific Cookery & Bakery
Main Street
George B.clark
Hartford
Tate
Petes
7 Piece Dresser Set from Japan
Imported from Japan this 7 piece dresser set includes a pin tray hair pin tray powder box and cover hair receiver and gover and whatpin holder.
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Japan
New York Club Sale Talks Continue Between Buyers and Farrell
New York December 23 Col Jacob Rupere Jr and Capt Dillinghast Huston reached New York from Chicago and conferred with Frank J Farrell on final details for purchasing the New York club. Farrell said the deal not closed yet and ownership remains with Devery and Farrell until payment.
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New York
Jacob Ruppere, Jr
Dillinghast Huston
Chicago
Frank J. Farrell
Farrell
William 8. Devery
Baby Burned by Boiling BeansIn Bridgeport
Ten month old William Ladford Jr. is badly scalded after overturning a pot of boiling beans. Most of the water covered his body. He was rushed to Bridgeport hospital where Dr Beaudry treated him with carron oil. Doctors say he has a chance to recover.
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Tal
Beaudry
Bridgeport
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Wolff's
Wolff
Hadley
Tos
Kennilworth
Adley Road
John Sts
N.Y. Americans
William Ladford, Jr
Steuben Street
Bridgeport Hospi
Cread
London
Bett Army
Manchester
N. H
Oisie Simmons Pearce
Hdward D. Pearce
Providence
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