Amortization law condemned by insurance chief
Carlon Mansfield, Connecticut insurance commissioner, criticizes the amortization statute adopted by the last General Assembly. He argues it allows watered securities from life insurance companies and railroads to be reported at cost, masking true market value and endangering public trust. The piece labels the law an injurious, lobby driven measure and urges market value transparency.
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Carlon Mansfield
General Assembly
Mansfield
Connecticut
Great Britain
Europe
Bridgeport City Governance Faces Democratic Unity Test
The article argues Bridgeport’s Democratic party must reconcile differences to restore a municipal government based on honesty and law. It emphasizes two core duties: routine city business to be done wisely and economically, and progressive policy changes that bring change and inevitable disagreement. It notes three years of municipal failures in both routine and progressive areas.
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Democratic Party
Bridgeport
Democratic critique of mayoral rule and tax burden
The piece attacks Mayor Wilson’s administration for inefficiency and broken pledges including a promised fifteen mill tax rate. It cites borrowing, high current taxes, and Warrenite dealings while urging Democrats to unite to curb extravagance and restore businesslike governance, blaming a disruptive era and a rising political machine.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
Let Us Talk Peace and The War Scare
The piece argues against complacent isolation toward Europe while warning war could force the United States into large scale military action, including possible drafts and huge troop needs. It urges citizens to aid the president in keeping peace, while acknowledging the seriousness of war and the danger of misjudging its reach.
Printing Press Brings Libel Case Lesson in Pape Dispute
Judge Isaac Wolfe dismisses the criminal libel suit against Waterbury Republican editor William J. Pape. The decision sides with reporting on public servants, citing Senator James A. Peasley’s office appointment and legislature gifts as corrupting influences. The Republican is praised for exposing nepotism and safeguarding public ideals against political machine gains.
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Isaac Wolfe
William J. Pape
Waterbury
James A. Peasley
Republican
Wolfe
Peasley
General Assembly
Maharajah of Mysore A Modern Potentate In India
The Maharajah of Mysore, born June 4 1884, is a modern ruler with strong ties to American industry and technology. Mysore, with about five million subjects, ranks second among feudatory states and has electrification powered by American plants. The prince supports European pastimes and music, with American manufacture lighting his palace and a renowned native band.
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India
Maharajah of
Mysore
Hyderabad
Ohio
Schenectady
Pittsburgh
Asia
Marajah
Hyder Ali
Tippo Sahib
Tippo
Cyprus Flourishes Under British Rule After 37 Years
Cypriots celebrate thirty seven years since British administration began the island’s growth into a fertile, prosperous land. The article notes population rise from 135,000 to 260,000, agricultural variety, and strategic value near Asia Minor with education and religious equality under British governance.
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Cyprus
Asia Minor
Mediterranean
Turkey
Great Britain
England
Disraeli
Europe
Asia
Minor
Syria
Levant
Paul
Barnabas
Richard the Lion M Hearted
Guy de Lusignan
Jerusalem
Guy
Venice
United Brethren Church Founded by Otterbein in 1800
The first organization of the United Brethren in Christ formed in Frederick County Maryland in 1800. Philip William Otterbein born in Nassau Germany 189 years ago today came to America in 1752. He aided the revival with Martin Boehm and led to a broad western spread. Otterbein died in 1813. The piece notes wartime French costs of 4.8 billion and mentions funeral designs by John Breck & Son.
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Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Frederick County
Maryland
Philip William Otterbein
Nassau
Germany
America
Martin Boehm
Mennonite Society
United Brethren Church
Pennsylvania
West
United Brethren
Otterbein
Rubber clothing line for all uses and coats
An advertisement promoting a complete range of rubber garments from simple rubber surfaced wear to double texture coats for street use. It highlights versatility and a full lineup available to consumers.
Rubber goods sale features durable coats and gear
Rubber surfaced coats for men priced from 3.00 to 6.50 are advertised as the best ever with guaranteed quality. The sale also offers rubber blankets at 1.50, rubber aprons 1.50, rubber gloves 0.50 to 2.50, plus a large stock of guaranteed oiled clothing including hats and aprons.
Des Moines China Store Clears Dinnerware Stock
China Store headlines heavy stock liquidation as Reconstruction Army departs. Large dinnerware sets and individual pieces offered at deep cuts, many sets 112 pieces, some missing parts noted but sale remains brisk. Delivery available, sale lasts through next week. Gloves sale continues with suedes, kid, collars, muslins and quilts at reduced prices.
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Reconstruction Army
Limoges
Missionary Alliance Convention Speakers Describe East Work
At the Berean church session of the Christian and Missionary Alliance last evening, several speakers shared experiences from India and the Orient. Mr. Trumbull urged persevering methods for workers in missionary fields, while Rev. R. C. Stinhoff opened the meeting and Miss Ella Rudy recounted evangelistic trips in South China.
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Christer and Missionary Alliance
Berean
India
Orient
Trumbull
R. C. Stinhoff
Ella Rudy
China
Ramona Club sale at W C A on Broad street
The Ramona Club girls will sell home baked cakes and candies at the W C A building, 1087 Broad street, Saturday afternoon and evening. The sale is to start at noon tomorrow.
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Ramona Club
Broad Street
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Crofit Sharing Sarre Eet
Carpenter's
Lonsdale
East
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Nona McAdoo
Katherine Britton
Washinggton
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John Hood
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