Preference primary drive spreads in state petitions
Hartford reports a statewide push for free canal primaries, with 30 000 signatures circulating. Roosevelt supporters back a stealth campaign to build momentum if he is nominated, while 500 petitions reportedly exist. Prominent backers urge secrecy until ripe, signaling a tentative, party split mood before motions on Roosevelt's future.
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Hartford
Republtes
Roosevelt Friends
Roosevelt
Chicago
Social and Personal notes from the Elks event
A large audience attended an Elks gathering on State Street last evening blending dancing and whist. The program included a 12 woman drill, a comedic sketch titled A Sad Mistake, and award of handsome gifts. The ladies of the congregation of New York organized the event. William E. Reynolds sued to annul his marriage to Miss Mary Kilkenny over a nine cent wedding ring.
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Tor
Elks
State Street
New York
William E. Reynolds
Mary Kilkenny
Eric Carlson
Genase See
Ves
Florida
Emma Allen
Mainstreet
Clarence Goodell
Boyle Pharmacy
Fairfield
I the Inn
I. L. Belden
Seth
Arthur DeForest
Adelaide Gunther
Augusta Wheeler
Bridgeport
Charlies F. Judson
King Street
Knowles
Margaret Garry
Efficiency and City Growth in Modern Governments
Mr Everts outlines why efficiency in city government matters for growth, arguing for cost control, detailed budgets, and centralized purchasing. He warns against graft, emphasizes informed voters, and calls for tax equity, open contracts, and long term planning via a future development commission to spur durable urban progress.
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Jency
Uae
Agere Gate
Elsas
Tate
Aanie i
Eli
Seopaai
Sten Mtan
Biness
Solverto
Tte
Publicity and exhibits to boost city growth and efficiency
City officials should use local and general publicity to promote municipal achievements. An annual municipal exhibit with diagrams and photographs will showcase departmental work. Pamphlets and bulletins explaining government actions will aid growth, with officials judged by deeds, not smooth talk.
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Tate
Poli's Theatre Promotes The Fortune Hunter and The Third Degree
Poli's announces The Third Degree continues to draw crowds and credits the Poli Players with Broadway quality. It promotes The Fortune Hunter as a future hit, highlighting reduced prices and a starry New York connection with Jack Barrymore. Tickets urged early to avoid sold-out performance, plus a local marketman finds a $200 diamond ring inside a fish barrel.
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Poli’s
America
Poli
New York
Jack Barrymore
Charles Klein
Philadelphia
Wart Remover Ad Promotes Cyrus's Product at Two Stores
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless quick fix for unsightly warts. It claims the remedy can remove warts in a few days and lists sales at The Pharmacy locations on Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street.
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Cyrus
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon
Hand Clean Easy Advertisement From Winn Company
An early 20th century ad promotes Best Hand CleanEasy, guaranteed not to injure skin and claims to remove stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt instantly. Sold in a large can for 10 cents, manufactured by Wm. R. Winn at 244 Stratford Ave.
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Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Courtland School Opens New Kindergarten Class
The Courtland School on Washington Avenue invites parents to visit as pupils may enter at any time. A new kindergarten primary class is offered for girls and boys aged four to six years.
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Courtland
Washington Avenue
Demand for Women on Stratford School Committee
A local movement in Stratford pushes for women to be nominated for Town School Committee seats in the upcoming election. With women voting on educational matters, organizers argue mothers would gain representation and reduce secrecy in committee actions. The effort has gained quiet momentum across parties, aiming to register supporters and influence caucus endorsements. Other notes include social events and local news items such as gatherings, appointments, and community happenings.
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Stratford
Jon Foot
Worc
Poll Players stage Fortune Hunter with grand scenery
Two carloads of scenery for Winchell Smith comedy The Fortune Hunter arrive for Poll Players Bridgeport opening. A force of men work to ready the set for the Moonee co production described as the biggest yet staged by Poll Players. Philadelphia native William B. Carter escaped a Titanic disaster but a fall on Bryn Mawr polo field left him hospital bound possibly fatally injured.
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Winchell Smith
Bridgeport
Moonee. Com
Philadelphia
William B. Carter
Bryn Mawr
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