Donovon Hill contest and money influence in elections debated
A discussion on the Donovan Hill contest cites Senator Stephenson’s $107,000 primary spend and Connecticut law. It notes the need for full disclosure, statutory limits, and enforcement, with comparisons to other states and implications for politicians like Mr Hill in a Connecticut district.
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Conn. Citizens Hope Campaign Reform Beyond Money
The passage argues political spending in Connecticut has grown large for the state size and suggests the Donovan vs Hill contest could spur reforms. It frames broader concerns that elections should be about issues, not just campaign funds, and urges voters to seek a healthier political landscape.
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Stephenson
Connecticut
Donovan
Hill
Why Bridgeport Should Attend Messiah Tonight
Bridgeport urged to attend Handel s Messiah tonight to support local musical art efforts. The event features a carefully trained chorus, national soloists, and one of the world s finest orchestras with Prof Horatio Parker expected to attend for critical input. The piece is touted as a peak in democratic musical enrichment shaping Connecticut musicians and public spirit.
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Ridgeport
Bridgeport
Handel
Europe
Connecticut
Horatio Parker
America
Anglo American peace ties traced to Resolute exchange
An 1855 event ending in the Resolute exchange helped cement Anglo American friendship. The British ship Resolute, salvaged after ice entrapment, was returned to Queen Victoria in a gesture of goodwill, symbolizing a century of peacetime ties between Britain and the United States.
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Resolute
United States
Britain
France
England
Sir John Franklin
Arctic
Melville
Island
Henry
Davis
Hlow
Her Majesty’s Navy
Queen Victoria
Pierce
Congrese
Hartstein
Cowes
Victori
Prince Consort
Princes of Wales
Guye
Osborne
Portsmouth
Victory
America
Admiralty
Amerca
Lord Lyveden Leads Anglo American Contingent for Service
Lord Lyveden age 57 and leader of Anglo Americans planned to organize a British army contingent. He had long been a city government authority and author on municipal matters and spent years in Amelia North Carolina. The unit to be infantry and mounted troops would be named after American places with khaki uniforms and an eagle badge.
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Lord Lyveden
Torday
Hor. Courtenay John Vernon
Baron Lyveden
Lyveden
Lord Lyyeden
Amelia
North Carolina
America
Casement Viewed as Traitor by Irish Leader Critics
The article portrays Sir Roger Casement as a controversial figure with ties to Germany and the Putumayo investigation. Irish nationalist leaders denounce him as a traitor while friends like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle defend his actions and suspect impaired judgment. Casement had held multiple consular roles across Africa and the Americas, and was knighted for aiding in ending abuses in the Brazilian rubber trade.
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Roger Casement
Foreign‘ Office
Berlin
Germany
Ireland
Casement
Africa
West Africa
Gaboon
Congo Free State
Brazil
Santos
Haiti
San Domingo
Para
Rio de Janeiro
United Irish Leone of
New York
Roger
Ire
Tana
America
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Roger
England
A. Conan Doyle
Bry an Sends Greetings To Brazilian Minister
Washington plans note replies to holiday greetings from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City. The message expresses cordial thanks from the President and the department in reciprocation. Great clearances are advertised for fur muffs and neck pieces at E. H. Dillon & Roys, 1105 Main street.
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Washington
Bryan
Mexico City
Mexico
E. H. Dillon & Roys
Main Street
Wounded Soldiers in Opera Box Celebrate War Effort
Paris reports Theatre Francais and Opera Comique openings hindered by war strain. Wounded officers occupied the presidential box at the Opera Comique, prompting a Marseillaise chorus and festive reactions. Patrons anticipated patriotic pieces and memorials, while production delays and labor shortages persisted.
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Paris
Theatre Francais
Opera Comingue
Opera Comique
Monsieur Gheusi
Opera
Comique
Poincare
Eveyone
Sardou
Albert
Albert I
Concert Society
Conserve
Moileur Andre Messager
Paris star Yvette Guilbert aids wounded in war relief
Paris December report features Yvette Guilbert speaking to the Associated Press about organizing matinee concerts to aid wounded soldiers and families. She emphasizes fighting despair with action and urges American supporters to contribute directly to those unable to access government or municipal charity.
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Paris
Atlantic
France
America
Expulsion of Aliens Hits Noted European Figures
Paris December 29 decree expels all Germans and Austrians from the Legion of Honor affecting prominent figures including Duke Alexandre of Oldenbourg Prince Radolin Baron Von Schoen Prince Luitpold of Bavaria Baron-Marshal Von Bieberstein former foreign minister at Madrid Prince Von Buelow Chancellor Puttmaker governor of Kamerun Generals Gentzkow Von Hahnke Kirchner Kuntze Von Strauss Von Villatme Count Von Einenbourg land marshal Admiral Pohl and Baron Oppenheim.
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Paris
Legion of Honor
Alexandre of Oldenbourg
Radolin
Baron von Schoen
Luitpold
Bavaria
Baron
Marshal von Bieberstein
Madrid
Prince von Buelow
Puttmaker
Kamerun
Gentzkow
von Hahnke
Kirchner
Kuntze
January Clearance Sale Opens With Extended Selection
In anticipation of the January Clearance Sale of Furniture, two days are set for customer selection. December 30 and 31 are reserved for choosing articles from the Furniture Galleries at sale prices. Delivery and charging will occur after January 2.
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Perniture
Fur Scarves and Muffs Sale Ad Features Various Furs
A period advertisement touts fur muffs and scarves for winter wear with price ranges from 10.50 to 55.00. Offers include opossum muffs, black fox and Fitch scarves, Hudson seal, mink sets, and children’s fur sets in multiple styles. Also notes odd lines and bric-a-brac.
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Torgaet Sarma
Ptah
Berlin Fine Arts Academy Leaders In Hamburg Conference
Fine Arts Academy of Berlin hosts Ballin of the Hamburg American Steamship Company and Wie-Band of North German Lloyd along with professors and literary figures for a broad cultural meeting.
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Fine Arts Academy of
Berlin
Ballin
Hamburg‘American Steamship Company
Wie- Band
Lloyd
Making Over Butts Gets Him Jail
London magistrate fines Tsage Liss an extreme punishment for selling untaxed tobacco made from street butts. Liss, an east end tobacconist, held 30 pounds of butts and 41 5090 cigarettes, bought from Robbins who supplied at 32 cents a pound. Cigarettes from this material sold for two cents each, and the case notes disease and filth risk to buyers. Robbins faces half the penalty as the “dupe.”
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London
Tsage
Liss
East End
Robbins
Briton May Have Jewish Battalion Formed
London reports Lord Kitchener consented to forming a Jewish battalion amid opposition from Jewish leaders who fear alien status, noting more than 5,000 Jews in the British army and wounded Jewish soldiers across regiments such as the Black Watch, with fair Jewish representation in the Royal Navy.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Black Watch
Royal Navy
British Rector Holds Running Championship
Rochester England December 29 The Rev William B Lutyens newly installed Vicar of St Luke at Gillingham is noted by the Bishop of Rochester as holder of the British record in the 1000 yard run The athletic vicar is regarded as one of the best in the country though his 1000 yard record was set some time ago.
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Lutyens
Stamford Bridge
Pss
Enei &@thietes
Rochester
England
William B. Lutyens
When We Say Rubbers We Mean the Dependable Kind
New listing highlights Mens Rubbers at 59c to 1.00, Boys 69c, Ladies 49c, Youth 59c, Child 33c with Arctics in stock. Men 98c to 2.05, Boys 1.29, Ladies 1.19, Children 0.79 to 1.19.
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