One Year of the Compensation Law Commission Report
The first annual report of the compensation commissioners reviews one year of operation under the compensation law. It notes few frictions, 18,054 accidents with 8,563 compensable cases, and 3444 settled by agreement. The commission urges clarifying exemptions for casual workers and suggests higher weekly awards and broader coverage, while insurers bear most risk and premiums may be high. Connecticut officials praise a smoothly working system with room for improvement.
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Insurance Commissioner
Phe Commission
General Assembly
Insurance
Tis Insurance Commissioner
Fiska
Cards Byurance
Connecticut
Note on Neutral Commerce and Detention of Vessels
A discussion on Great Britain's detention of neutral ships for suspected contraband. It argues profit and safety motives complicate wartime trade, noting varied aims of Britain, Russia, and Hungary to starve Germany and Austria while seeking minimal disruption to their own routes. The piece cites lack of an international tribunal for disputed captures.
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Great Britain
Germany
Hussia
Germere
Austria
United States
Norway
Sweden
Italy
International prize law and neutral trade debate from 1908 to 1904
The text reviews attempts to establish an international prize court under the Second Hague Convention and the London Conference. It notes the English Lords’ rejection, US deviation toward pre 1908 international law, and debates over contraband and neutral shipments. It cites Britain's stance in 1904 on foodstuffs and naval use, aligning with Bryan’s position.
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Traband
Commons
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Lord Lansdowne
Bryan
Bell System offers stock purchase plan for longtime employees
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces an option for Bell System workers with two years service to buy stock at 110 per share with payments up to 10 shares, dividends offsetting interest, and full payoff by November 1918. Employees may pay later after October 1, 1917, with refunds if they leave or die before full payment.
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American Telephones and Tele- SE Company
Bell System
Ane Amier Telephone and Teleseaph Costa
Bell Telene “System
Judge Edward F Hallen of Bridgeport Dies in Conn
Hon Edward F Hallen of Bridgeport Conn died in St Joseph hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Nashua in 1867 he was educated there and graduated from the Nashua high school in 1883. He taught in the city evening school and in Hudson before entering Nashua Tronics Co later moving to Bridgeport. He served on the Bridgeport Board of Education the police commission and for four years was judge of probate for the Bridgeport district. He was a noted speaker during his congressional campaigns and remained active in public life. He helped furnish a room in the Memorial hospital and Nashua residents remember him as a genial friend and supporter of local progress.
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Nashua
Edward F. Hallen
Bridgeport
New England
New Memorial Hospital
Rats Live and Spread Disease Through Plague Infestation
On September 25, 1914, two plague infected rats were found in traps at 1013 Magazine Street New Orleans. The combined stable junk warehouse and residence was closed for rat proofing and fumigated with sulfur and kerosene emulsion. Fifty four rats were killed, twenty plague infected. later thirty six rats in the junk house, with mice appearing after rats died. Dogs aided in killing rats. The report stresses mouse proofing and thorough sealing to prevent flea driven plague transmission.
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Magazine Street
New Orleans
Louisiana
Gadsden Purchase marked boundary close in 1853
The United States completed the Gadsden Purchase on December 30 1853 securing 45 535 square miles of Arizona and New Mexico south of the Gila for 10 million dollars. Gen James Gadsden negotiated the deal amid criticism as Americans said the price was too high and Mexicans resisted selling. The dispute over the border aided Santa Anas banishment in 1855. A later note mentions railroad presidents cancelling almshouse reservations after raising rates.
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New Mexico
Arizona
United States Territory
United States
Gadsden Purchase
Gila
James Gadsden
Mexico
Santa Ana
Snapshot of General Paul Pau in Campaign in France
New image shows General Paul Pau, famed fighter, during the campaign in northern France. The photograph captures his stance and uniform as allied forces push forward, signaling continued leadership and morale in the region.
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Paul Pau
France
Honduran Consul Accused Of Arson In San Francisco
Fernando Somoza Vivas, Honduras consul general in San Francisco, appeared in court blamed for setting fire to his home. The case was continued for a week after his lawyers argued immunity under U S Honduras treaty rights and the U S district attorney sought Washington instructions.
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San Francisco
Fernando Somoza Vivas
Honduras
Vivas
United States
John Preston
Washington
D N Read Co Acknowledges Two Day Pre Sale for Patrons
D N Read Co A announces two days before New Year for patrons to select furniture from Furniture Galleries. Items chosen during Wednesday and Thursday will be charged and shipped after the sale opens on January second. A relaxed inspection period is offered to help buyers decide without the rush of opening days.
Clearance sale highlights handkerchiefs and small goods
A large clearance offers 25 cent handkerchiefs and other bargains across sections on the main and second floors. Items include white and colored novelties, pearl beads, solid gold signet rings, bee breastome hats, tango slipper slides, children’s rompers and creepers, baby toboggan caps, Colgate Little Comforts, Garden of Allah Toilet Water, and lace remnants. Center counters display 10, 25, 50 cent and $2 bargains as stock moves quickly.
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Behimestone
When We Say Rubbers We Mean the dependable kind
Advertises men's rubbers at 1.00, boys 79c, ladies 90¢, misses 49c/59c, youths 59c/69c, and childs 33c/49c, highlighting durable wear and long service.
Arctics Sale Prices for Men Women and Children
A local ad promotes a large stock of Arctics in various sizes for men women and children. Prices range from 79 cents for children's pairs to as high as 2 dollars and 69 cents for some men’s styles, with several mid tier options for each group.
The D. M. Read Company Sale Note
A brief notice promises value on goods with cheap Monday deals and offers to cover carfare or package transport if collected. Local commerce promotes convenient pickup and savings through a simple sale arrangement.
Herring Fisheries Have Good Season
Curling Newfoundland Dec. 30 The mild weather this month has aided west coast herring fisheries and about 10,000,000 pounds have been shipped from the Bay of Islands. Several American vessels remain in the bay awaiting cargoes. Drift ice further south has driven six American schooners from Bonne Bay toward the Bay of Islands. At Bonne Bay there is 1,020,000 pounds of cod awaiting shipment.
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Curling
N. F
Newfoundland
Bay of Islands
Bonne Bay
Hodges Defends National Prohibition at Meeting
Kansas Governor Hodges told the national convention of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association that state sovereignty is a weak argument against national prohibition. He compared it to slavery era rhetoric and urged that human rights and welfare take precedence in moral policy. He argued that opposition based on state rights merely reflects liquor interests.
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Topeka
Kas
Gov. Hodges
Kansas
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Hodges
Government Probing Ship Registry Change Details
Chicago December 30 details the transfer from German to American registry of the steamer Daiera interned at Port Arthur Texas at the outbreak of the European war. The transfer papers were executed December 13 in Chicago before U S Commissioner Lewis F Mason. The department of justice in Washington instructed H G Clab an to conduct the investigation.
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Chicago
Stesio Daiera
Port Ur
Tex
Lewis F Mason
Department of Justice
Washington
H. G. Claban Poniet
Library Association Holds Convention in Chicago
Librarians urged to subscribe directly for newspapers rather than rely on library copies. Dr Frank P Hit of Brooklyn addressed the convention opening in Chicago today. About 300 leaders from across the country attended. H C Wellman of Tafting field, Massachusetts, presided. A speaker quipped about remaining mortal before a global conflict.
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Chicago
Petrona
Frank PF. Hit
Brooklyn
1+ Library Association
H.C. Wellman
Tingfield, Maas
Agencation
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Csikstereda
Belshazzar
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D.n.read Co
Colgate’s “Little Comforts
Garden of Allah
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