Centenary of Geneva's admission to Swiss Confederation
Genevans celebrate the 100th anniversary of Geneva joining the Swiss Confederation after decades of rulers and upheaval. The article traces Geneva's ancient origins, its role in the Reformation with Calvin, and its emergence as a neutral hub for civilization, including the founding of the International Red Cross at the Geneva Convention.
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Vienna
Geneva
Europe
Voltaire
Rousseau
Byron
Shelley
Gibbon
Madame de Stael
Jean Jacques
Sts Delices
Burgundy
Genevois
Savoy
Calvin
Rome
Servetus
France
Department of
Leman
International Red Cross
Transvaal Raid Recalled and Jameson’s Rise
Sir Leander Starr Jameson born in Edinburgh sixty years ago is linked to the Transvaal raid begun December 29, 1895. The episode saw John Hays Hammond among supporters in opposition to Kruger. Jameson surrendered to Boers, then served ten months, later backed by English authorities, later knighted and becoming Premier of Cape Colony and president of the Chartered Company of South Africa.
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Leander Starr Jameson
Jim Jameson
Transvaal
Edinburgh
John Hays Hammond
Jameson
Dr. Jameson
Cape Colony
Chartered Company of South Africa
Duke of Abercorn
Revolvers and Samuel Colt’s Early Firearm Rise
A historical note marks the first patent for a revolving firearm issued to Samuel Colt seventy-eight years ago. It outlines Colt’s life from sailor boy to inventor, patent gains in the US, England and France, and the firms and plants that built Colt revolvers in Paterson, New Jersey and Hartford, Connecticut, with early deployments in the Florida and Mexican wars and a surge of demand after the 1849 California migration.
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Samuel Colt
Colt
Hartford
Conn
United States
England
France
New York
Paterson
N. J
Patent Arms Co
Mexico
New Haven
California
Colt’s
Queen Elizabeth of Roumania a Literary Queen in History
The Roumania Queen Elizabeth, nicknamed Carmen Sylva, was born in Neuwied Germany and rose to fame as a prolific author. She married Prince Carol and helped shape Roumania’s monarchy and literary scene, publishing works from Thoughts of Queen to A Real Queen's Fairy Book. She recently penned If I Were a Millionaire, proposing a white marble cathedral with regional chapels and an arts school.
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Queen Elizabeth of
Roumania
Carmen Sylva
Neuwied
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Poincare
France
Nicholas
Montenegro
Carmen Sylvia
Princeton
Elizabeth
Prince Hermann of
Wied
Maria
Nassau
Carol
Charley
Anthony
Queen
Vaughan
Shadow
Life
Dial
Milan
Bridgeport Police Veterans Face Forced Retirement Battle
A local defense of Bridgeport police veterans warns that politicians seek to force involuntary retirements or half pay, threatening safety for officers. George S. Hill denies reports while critics insist the police commissioners aim to push out Capt. Birmingham and colleagues, prompting public indignation to protect rights and duties.
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Police Department
Birmingham
Arnold
Anderson
Quinlivan
New Year Reflections On Life And Hope
The year ends with a meditation on time and renewal. The piece urges balance between not hoarding life and not wasting it, valuing friendship health experience courage and culture over money, and recognizing that new beginnings bring hope for better things through enduring hope and purpose.
Control of Crowds at Public Halls and Fire Safety
Opinion argues crowds can be guided to safety in emergencies. It notes Chicago Iroquois fire lessons and Calumet disaster showing exits and calm, orderly evacuation reduce loss of life. Calls for regular drills, clear management, and better doors and stairways in halls.
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Chicago
Calumet
Mich
Rewards for the Faithful and Political Pledges Rise
A discussion on boosting fire department membership by thirty percent to improve political pledge keeping rather than firefighting efficiency. Critical of rewarding loyalty with offices, while noting the burden on the needy against wealthier patrons. Carmen Sylva’s peace advocacy contrasted with Balkan war distress.
Bridgeport School Budget Outlook and History
The Bridgeport Board of Education plans to request more than 3425,000 for the coming year and maintain a one mill tax for new buildings. A budget meeting is set for tomorrow evening. David Ginland prepared a historical sketch of the board since 1876, noting costs and staffing growth through consolidation.
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Board of Education
William Lieberum
David Ginland
Bridgeport
Banking Reform Bill Passed and New Fed Reserve Board
The Banking and Currency Reform bill was placed on the statute books with improvements made in the Senate during final discussions and by the conference committee. Root and minority efforts helped. The piece forecasts a more stable system reducing 1907-like panics if the President appoints expert, high character members to the Federal Reserve Board. Also noted are Le gagneux s 20668 foot altitude record at Frejus and Alabama s 107 year old Granny Deese s birthday in Mobile.
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T. E. Watson & Co
Senator Root
House
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Two Vessels Lost With One Crew Reported Rescued
Mobile, Alabama December 29 The Cheslie a British schooner sailing from Pascagoula was reported lost with all hands in the gulf storm on Christmas Day. The Griffin an American schooner also from Pascagoula has not been heard from since last Tuesday. The George F Scannel was en route to Mobile this morning carrying the crew of an unidentified vessel and there was hope those men might be from the Cheslie bound for Cuba.
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Mobile
Ala
Cheslie
Pascagoula
Gulf of Mexico
Griffin
George F. Scannel
Mibile
Aoe Cheslie
Cua
Suspected Cottage Burglar Held After Beach Park Break In
Clinton Conn December 28 William James Jr 21 colored held for superior court by Justice H N Jones after breaking into cottages at Beach Park Center and stealing items left by cottagers. committed to Had dam jail in default of bail
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Clinton, Conn
Beach Park Center
William James, Jr
Superior Court
H. N. Jones
Had‘dam
Snow believed to drive out Hendrickson clan at Ely mine
Pineville Ky Dec 29 state troopers and deputy sheriffs guarding the mine entrance near Ely report the Hendrickson clan in hiding there may surrender today as snow falls and supplies run short. The fugitives are said to be low on provisions and without fuel.
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Pineville
Ely
John Hendrickson
Hendricksons
Spanish City Sees Inferno as Fire Ravages Seguin?
Spanish City in grip of fire fiend as flames sweep through San Sebastian. An entire block including a theatre and tenements burned, thousands fled into streets. By morning the fire still raged and threatened military barracks ordered evacuated as troops guard the area.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Spends 63rd Christmas on Same Vessel
New London Conn Dec 29 Captain Joe Tate eighty years old has left for his home in Piermont N Y on his schooner The Snow Christmas day Captain Tate ate his sixty third Christmas dinner on board the vessel a record probably not exceeded by any other man although Captain John Dunn of the schooner Mary Buckley lacks only a few months of equaling it
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New London
Round Center Prices and Scarves Offerings Listed
Sale listing shows various textile items with prices including rounds at 24 inch one dollar, 30 and 36 inch sizes at 1.38, scarves 18 by 36 priced 2.13, 18 by 45 at 12, linens described as lace edged with measurements 75 by 35 priced 4.00. Value references 3.50 and 4.00 with a 2.00 rimming section.
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Noor
Frederik VIII to sail maiden voyage in February
Copenhagen Dec 28 The new Scandinavian American liner Frederik VIII launched last May will begin her maiden trip to New York on February 5. The two year old steamship joins the transatlantic fleet aiming to boost connections between Denmark and the United States.
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Copenhagen
Frederik VIII
New York
National Banks of State Notified of Law Change
Hartford reports the bank commissioners sent circulars to all national banks informing them of reforms to bank and trust company incorporation under state law. Forms will be provided, two months for conformity, and assistance offered. State banks may assume their state powers. cites Connecticut statutes. Signed Frederick P. Holt and Morris S. Lippitt.
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National Banks
Hartford
State Banking Department
Connecticut
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