Laundrymen press stricter Chinese exclusion law in early 1900s
The Laundrymen's Association led by George E. Crawford urged Congress to tighten Chinese exclusion, arguing lax enforcement harms American labor. The piece cites estimates of Chinese laundry workers and business volumes in Bridgeport, New Haven, Pittsfield, and other cities, urging action to curb itinerant employment and protect wages. It notes proposed bills in both House and Senate and critiques the Department of Labor's enforcement.
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New Haven
Pittsfield
War Bulletins and Public Notices Across Europe
Dispatches from Berlin Paris and Petrograd report Kaiser Wilhelm summoning Prince Henry of Prussia to headquarter for war briefing with Admiral Tirpitz and ministers. bans on alcohol sales in Petrograd and shifts in royal Danish protocol. prisoners and aliens affected by wartime orders. weather storms disrupt continental communications. Belgian arrows used to send letters. France permits war films and censorship ease. unrest and arrests in Terre Haute and other places amid wartime security measures.
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Berlin
Prince Henry
Prussia
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Admiral von Tirpit
Marine
Henry
Kiel
Germany
Prince Eterty
Petrograd
Paris
Copenhagen
Opera
Schauspielshaus
Comptroller Praises New Banking Law
Washington dispatch reports Comptroller of the Currency Williams submitted the annual report to Congress detailing progress under the new Federal Reserve system. It notes 7090 National banks joined the system, cites proposed amendments on bylaws signatures bank note security and enhanced bank officer removal, and reflects on the Fed act’s aim to modernize currency, support finance and commerce, and address wartime government oversight and bank data as of June 30.
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Willams
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Currency Bureau
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
McAdoo
United States
Éinad Dhad
Charity Society Seeks Info on Carl Gerringes
Providence Charity Organization Society requests Bridgeport information on Carl Gerringes who solicits funds from bankers and brokers in Providence to cover European treatment for a limb ailment. He is alleged to have collected money in New Haven and Bridgeport. any evidence should be submitted to the Providence society.
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Providence CharityOrganization _ Society
Carl Gerringes
Providence
Europe
New Haven
Bridgeport
Charity Granization Society
Easton News Notes Local Guests And Church Election
Easton items report Miss Helen C Marsh visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John H Candee. Rev F S Clark confined by business at Baptist parsonage. Baptist church election to be held Saturday at noon with lunch served by ladies. Attendees urged due to important business. Also notes on car purchase by Mr and Mrs John Patterson, Edna Clark visiting Steverson, social visits, illnesses, Christmas cards, and a Tampa Board of Trade protest to Britains resinous products on the contraband list.
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Helen C. Marsh
Sport Hill
John H. Candee
Clark
the Baptist Parsony
The
Baptist Church
John Patterson
Edna Clark
Steverson
James Clark
Sylvanus Mallette
Miriam Clark
Eco
Wheeler
Mildred L. Ferris
Greenfield Country Club
Ernest Ferry
A. Lock
Tottenville
Robert Davis
George Stilson
Mexico Advised to Grant Amnesty for Political Prisoners
President Wilson confirmed that the United States had advised Mexico's Gutierrez government to grant a general amnesty for political prisoners and said the number of executions was not large but should be eliminated. Seven thousand Carranza troops supported Villa at Tepic, foreigners sought refuge aboard the Glazier, and Rear Admiral Howard ordered the Annapolis to San Blas as a precaution.
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Wilson
United States
Gutierrez
Mexico
S.S. San Diego
San Diego
Cal
Carranza
Democrats Seek Tariff Commission To Remove Tariff From Politics
Norman E. Mack former DNC chairman and New York state member urged forming a tariff commission with power to take the tariff out of politics. In Hoboken New Jersey the American Hotel burned down causing about 30000 in losses. The American Red Cross appealed for funds to aid starving Mexicans.
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Democratic National Committee
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Christmas Day Socials in Deerfield and Greenfield
Mr and Mrs Wilmer Pratt hosted Christmas Day guests including Mr and Mrs William Wilson and family. Numerous locals attended gatherings with friends and relatives in Deerfield and East Norwalk. A Greenfield Country Club New Year reception is eagerly anticipated as town groups celebrated a Christmas concert at Greenfield Congregational church with a decorated tree and gift distribution.
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Wilmer Pratt
William Wilson
Wilson
Hmerson
Ayers
East Norwalk
Howard Hull
Benedict
Westport
Hull
Wesley Burr
Elva Banks
Bridgeport
Thomas Prentice
D. N. Prentice
Bronson Avenue
Anna MN
Gray
Katherine Treadwell
Weston
Rufus Wales
Howard Wade
Fairfield
Vera Wales
Frank Edwards
Prattsville
Everette Matson
Steven Wilson
Chas.Gray
Anna M. Gray
Harry Hull
Howard Gray
Greenfield Country Club
W. H. Ogden
Walter S. Merwin
Mill Plain
Congregational Church and Society
E. A. Thompson
Greenfield Congregational Church
Dwight M. Banks
Dinner Guests Highlight Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs Edward Morem hosted a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs William Meeker and their daughter Lauretta as guests, joining Mr and Mrs Frank Wade for the holiday gathering.
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Edward Morem
William Meeker
Lauretta
Frank Wade
Legislators to Caucus as Connecticut Assembly Opens
The 1915 Connecticut Legislature will begin its session next Wednesday with caucuses for both parties. Republican leaders J Henry Roraback and Andrew G Nystrom announced caucus times for senators at 7 30 p m Tuesday and for representatives at 8 p m in their counties. Democratic leaders David B Fitzgerald and P B O Sullivan planned Tuesday evening meetings though exact locations were to be decided by Capitol officials. The GOP notes show county by county strength while Democrats hold five senate seats with strongest showing in Litchfield at thirteen House members. President Wilson seeks early passage of the revenue cutter and life saving service consolidation bill naming the Coast Guards.
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J. Henry Roraback
Andrew G. Nystrom
Republican State Central Committee
General Assembly
David B. Fitzgerald
New Haven
Democratic State Central Committee
P. B. O'Sullivan
Derby
Litchfield
Middlesex County
Wilson
Revenue Cutter Service
Life
Coast Guards
Revenue Cutter Androscoggin Aids Deep Sea Fishermen
Washington December 30 The Revenue Cutter Androscoggin, equipped as a floating hospital with a full medical outfit, departs Baltimore for Boston and then sails January 2 for the Nova Scotia coast to provide first aid to American deep sea fishermen. The ship carries a commissioned surgeon and hospital staff to treat maritime medics needs during winter rescues along the Atlantic.
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Pullic Health Service
Attlantis Scar
Morgan Elected to Secretaryship of Bridge Port Business Men
Frederick E. Morgan, a well known city lawyer, was elected by the directors of the Bridge Port Business Men's Association as secretary. He succeeds Paul Tilier, who becomes judge of probate. The name of Al Morgan was added by a committee and accepted.
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F W. Belt
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