Salem voters recall mayor Hurley elects O Keefe in recall
In Salem Massachusetts voters chose leather maker Matthias J O Keefe to fill the unexpired mayoral term by an 8466 to 2629 tally. Mayor Hurley suffered defeat amid accusations of lax liquor law enforcement and disengagement from office. Hurley carried four one year terms and opposed by Better Government Association, his opponents claim liquor interests funded their campaign. The scene featured motorcade support and banners, with Hurley exiting after a long tenure as the city adapts to a new charter granting three year terms.
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John F. Hurley
Matthias J. O'Keefa
Massachusetts
Better Government Association
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Hurley
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for All Ages Promise Health
Advertising copy extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best remedy for digestion for adults and children alike. It claims benefits for babies and malnourished children, urges use after meals, and promotes a 50 cent box with a coupon for a free trial.
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Erally
War Demonstration in Constantinople with Persia Join
A photo from the war ministry in Constantinople shows a Persian Turkish crowd in a war demonstration. Persias flag with a lion and sword and hammers with Persian inscriptions are visible, linked to Persia joining Turkey against the Allies.
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Constantinople
Persia
Turkey
War Ministry
Perade
Greatest Tent Factory in Bridgeport Touts vast Barnum show tents
In Bridgeport the Barnum Bailey enterprise operates a massive tent factory covering about 14 acres with tents of giant size. The article details the main top tent, its dimensions, erection, and new wind resistant features including double rope systems and metal quarter-pole drummets. It notes the scale of rope, canvas, and materials, and highlights ongoing advancements under Manager McCracken across the winter quarters.
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Lushbaugh
Barnum’ & Bailey
Buffalo Bill Shogs
Europe
England
France
McCracken
Compressed air used widely in factory painting
The document notes extensive use of compressed air in factories and auto shops. Air-brushes are common and mixing barrels are air driven. It mentions floor traps concealing connections for quick painter access. In car shops many Pullmans and vestibules are being rebuilt and over 50 cars expected to be refinished and sold to railroads by fiscal year end.
Westinghouse firms seek unified management in major consolidation
A plan to place the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company and Westinghouse Machine Company under one management is under way. The Electric firm offers to swap one share for three in the Machine Company, a move supported by the Machine stockholders under equal terms for all. The Hudson Companies annual meeting on January 12 is set to be lively amid a contested preferred stock committee led by Charles P. Cooley.
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Barron Financial News Service
New York
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Machine Company
Machine Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Preferred Stockholders
Charles P. Cooley
Radt
Hudson Companies
William McAdoo
United States Treasury
Central Trust
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Central Trust Company
New Orleans Sugar Exchange
Louisiana
American Sugar Refining Company
Exchange
Chalmette
Clothes Needed On Battle Line Red Cross Says
Washim December 30 appeals for wearing apparel reach the American Red Cross headquarters for destitute non combatants and sick and wounded soldiers. Cablegrams from Paris say clothing for women children and babies is especially needed and overcoats for men. The French Red Cross reports hospital garments such as pajamas shirts gowns convalescent robes and crocheted socks and linen are in greatest demand.
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Washim
American Red Cross
Paris
France
Red Cross
NEWSPAPERMAN TO BE TILSONS SECRETARY
Congressmen elect John Q. Tilson named Raymond J McCuen of West Haven as his secretary. McCuen, a well known newspaperman, previously city editor of the New Haven Palladium and later with the Journal-Courier staff, the Hartford Courant and the New York Times.
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New Haven
John Q. Tilson
Raymond J.mccuen
West Haven
Mccuen
New Haven Palladium
New Haven Journal-Courier
Hartford Courant
New York Times
Grand Street Bridge cost set at 232150
City Engineer A H Terry reports the Grand Street Bridge over the Pequonnock river between Grand and Arctic streets would cost 232 150. Alderman Harrigan urges its construction citing constituent desire but warns against a costly bridge. The plan includes a 50 foot wide structure with multiple spans and graded approaches. land condemnation not included.
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Arctic Streets
A. H. Terry
D. P. Harrigan
Terry
East Washington Avenue
Congress Street
Common Council
Clancy
Comley
Harrigan
Fire Department
Cole
Garibaldus Grandson Killed in Battle
Paris reports Bruno Garibaldi BaldI, grandson of the Italian hero, killed while leading a charge of Italian volunteers in the Argonne. The assault ended with two German trench captures and Garibaldi BaldI’s death.
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Paris
Bruno Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Argonne
Merchant marine adds 105 foreign ships to registry
Washington reports that 105 vessels previously under foreign control have been added to the American merchant marine since August 18, following a Congress act admitting foreign built ships to U S registry. The fleet carries 373 840 gross tons and expands U S seafaring capacity.
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