Public works chief Toutade backs patent pavement cost rally
Jacob Courtade director of public works argues for half a million for new pavement, claiming high maintenance costs for water bound macadam and dirt roads. He cites Bridgeport and Warrenite examples, noting low prior funding and urging evaluation of permanent pavement versus cost.
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Warrenite
Opeon
Bridgeport
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Jersey
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Sta
Essex County
Providence
Sane 2
Boece
Noted Patriot of Law Respects Railroads and Lawfulness
The passage discusses Bill Tweed as an early patron of Root who did not strongly support domestic legalities. It suggests Root could use his influence to promote lawful behavior in American railroads, a task that might yield real results. It notes Europe is unlikely to respond to his views, many perhaps unaware of him.
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Bill Tweed
Root
Europe
Colonel Takes Anther Fling At Opponents
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt’s paper on Social Values and National Existence sparked animated discussion at the American Sociological Society session. Edward A. Ross read the piece, arguing that restraint on militarism hinges on neighboring nations' military readiness and moral stance.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
American Sociological Society
Edward A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Belgium
Mr. Roosevelt
Persia
Russia
China
Korea
Armenia
United States Austria relations face possible rupture
The note on Austria may fail to satisfy US demands and could lead to severing diplomatic ties. A breakdown would have grave consequences, potentially forcing US action against Austria for submarine activity seen as violating American law. Diplomatic exchanges are framed as invitations to quit or fight.
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Austria
United States
Sa’ LT
Voice of Reason Opposes City Bonding Too Near Legal Limit
Frank Miller, a leading banker, voices caution against bonding up to the legal limit. He argues debt is easier to obtain than repaid and notes no urgent needs justify bond issues. Advisory hears mostly antiquated projects that residents have rejected repeatedly.
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Frank Miller
Miller
Anda
Ely
Usury Charges Against 1022 Banks Hit Rural States
The Comptroller of Currency report accuses 1 022 National banks of usury with many over 400 percent annually, naming 317 in Texas. The text says farmers suffer most and urges quicker rural credit reform by the administration.
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Comptroller of Currency
Texas
Enlistment and Unmarried Britons in Military Duty
A report claims fewer than 150,000 unmarried men in Great Britain are eligible for military service. If true, voluntary enlistment appears insufficient, and conscription aimed at unmarried men could generate substantial additional military aid.
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Great Britain
Root and Lawlessness Views on Lawfulness
A truncated snippet questions whether a hypothetical piece by a figure nicknamed Root would offer genuine value on international lawlessness if his perspectives on lawfulness had been clearer or more fully developed.
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Root
Carmen Sylva at 72 Pro-German in War Outlook
Carmen Sylva the ex queen dowager of Roumania turns 72 today born December 29 1843 in Sched Germany. Once famed writer and queen she now shows strong Teutonic sympathy though previously allied with the Allies. Her eyesight is failing and a Paris eye specialist was called to Bucharest for treatment.
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Charles
Carmen Sylva
Sched
Germany
Paris
Prof
Landau
Bucharest
Carmen
Sylva
Carmen Sylvan
Hermann of
Goodyear's Vulcanized Rubber Revolution
The rubber industry, now global, was founded by Charles Goodyear. Born in New Haven, he began rubber research in 1820 and in 1839 discovered vulcanization, publicly announced in 1844 while seeking a patent in France. His European and American patents faced technical disputes, and he died in New York in 1860.
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South America
Africa
Asia
America
Europe
Charles Goodyear
New Haven
Goodyear
India
France
New York
Buxton outlines peace plan aimed at European balance
English journalist Charles Roden Buxton has proposed a postwar settlement with Germany evacuating Belgium Poland and Baltic provinces and with restitution to Belgium for damages. He envisions a colonial recognition for Germany and a framework where France Italy Serbia Russia and others negotiate English backed by a shared national harmony to prevent future wars.
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Charles
Roden Buxton
Great Britain
Buxton
United States
Canada
East
Texas
West
Thomas F. Buxton
France
Germany
Ialy
Serbia
Austria
Russia
Turkey
England
Gen Horatio King's Daughter Sues Husband for Divorce
Stamford December 29 Action filed by Mr and Mrs George L Brown of this city seeks divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty and habitual intoxication. Mrs Brown, daughter of Gen Horatio King of Brooklyn, claims her husband is worth 250000 dollars and seeks 38233 33 alimony plus custody of their only child Elizabeth age 11.
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Stamford
George L. Brown
Brown
Elizabeth
Horatio King
Brooklyn
New Or
Gladstone and Peace Policy Linked to World War
A late 19th century tribute argues William Ewart Gladstone favored peace over conquest. It contends his foreign policy weaknesses helped cause or delay wars, including South Africa and the Franco-Prussian conflict. The piece cites Alsace Lorraine as a flashpoint and recounts Frederic Reitlinger’s Diplomat's Memoirs on British hesitation and European unpreparedness for war.
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William Ewart Gladstone
Gladstone
Europe
South Africa
Prussia
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Austria
Alsacé-Lorraine
Great Britain
Alsace and Lorraine
Frederic Reitlinger
Jules Fayre
Reitlinger
Vienna
England
London
Bri
Glad
Britain
Germany
Newfield M. E. Church Plans Attractive Services This Week
Newfield Methodist Episcopal church schedules two special events this week besides the regular Wednesday prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon cradle roll and beginners hold a Christmas treat and social from 2 to 4 30 in the Sunday school room with games and a surprise. Friday night watch service from 9 to 12 will feature Summerfield church with Rev J P Wagner preaching and light refreshments. Souvenirs will be distributed and attendees are urged to stay through if possible.
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Newfield
Summerfield
Methodist Church
J. P. Wagner
Toth Custody Granted for Elizabeth and Joseph
Judge Miller in probate court granted custody of Elizabeth aged five and Joseph aged three to Mrs. Elizabeth Toth. The father John Toth, an Austrian reservist, left the children with their uncle John Gall and answered the call to arms. Mrs. Toth had been removed as guardian on grounds she was not fit to care for the children. She was in Chicago at the time and had been notified of the action.
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Elizabeth
Joseph
Elizabeth Toth
Miller
John Toth
John Gall
Poisoned Candy Kills Five Children in Brighton and Cambridge
Boston December 29. Five children in the Brighton district and Cambridge have died in recent days from what death certificates call acidosis. Medical Examiner George B. Magrath said autopsy results are pending and did not confirm poison candy as the cause. Several other children remain seriously ill with a similar condition.
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Boston
Brighton
Cambridge
George B. Magrath
Magrath
Tailored Suits Coats and Corsets Sale Continues
The sale of tailored suits and coats will run through the week as lines and sizes close out at low prices. An odd corsets sale also continues with bargains for matching styles and sizes. Also offered are corset covers drawers and embroidered drawers at 98 cents to 1.50. Second Moor Go Sunshine Special includes an extra fine pound box of assorted biscuits in a poinsettia decorated box for New Year.
Eight Indicted in Strike Plot Ready to Plead
New York December 29 eight men indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for conspiring to provoke strikes in war munition plants through labor's national peace council prepare to appear before a U S commissioner to answer the indictment Frank S Monett former Ohio attorney general is among those en route from Columbus Newark council president Jacob C Taylor said arrangements are made for the officers of the council to face charges and he telegraphed them to come to New York at once
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New York
Grand Jury
National Peace Council
United States
Frank S. Monett
Ohio
Columbus
The
Peace Council
Jacob GC. Taylor
Newark
N. J
Women and Children Escape East Side Fire
Women and children fled a burning building at 159 Willards Street as a wood pile in the cellar sparked the blaze. The damage was small. Earlier, a fire in a wood pile at 1824 Main Street was put out with chemicals, causing minor damage. Also noted is the preliminary dissolution certificate of the American Graetzin Light Co. of Bridgeport being filed.
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Willards Streeet
Main Street
American Graetzin Light Co
Bridgeport
Open House Celebrations At Bridgeport Club New Year
Cards have been mailed to Bridgeport Club members to distribute to friends for an open house celebration in club rooms on New Year’s Day. Speirel’s orchestra will perform from 6 p.m. to midnight and all card holders will be welcomed. An elaborate luncheon is planned. Mayor Carl H. Keller of Toledo was indicted for accepting a bribe. Today is tag day in New York for Jewish war sufferers.
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China
Chicago
New York
Bridgeport
Speir @el’s
Carl H. Keller
Toledo
Tag Hay
French President Attends Opera Benefit by Russian Ballet
Paris December 29 President and Madame Poincare and other notable figures attended a performance at the opera house by the Russian ballet group. The company's visit funds travel to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York for a benefit for the British Red Cross. They will sail for America Saturday aboard the Lafayette.
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Paris
Madame Poincare
Opera House
Russian Ballet
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Red Cross
America
Lafayette
New Greenwich Post Office Awarded to EB T Alett
The treasury department awarded the Greenwich post office construction contract to EB T Alett of New York City for 66650 dollars. In Norwalk James Riley filed for bankruptcy with liabilities around 16584 dollars, 14479 unsecured, assets 11200 stock in trade and 10000 hotel fixtures, Adolph W. Dreyfus named receiver. Norwalk reports many grippe cases as doctors note heightened vulnerability in winter and when feet are wet, though some claim mail transmission aids spread.
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New Greenwich
Treasury Department
Greenwich
EB. T. Alett
New York City
Norwalk
James Riley
Adolph W. Dreyfus
Rubbers Advertise All Ages Footwear Supply
A local ad promotes a wide range of rubbers for men women and children. The notice emphasizes availability of mens boys ladies girls and children's rubbers with inviting language.
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