First Dominion Government Formation in Canada
A historical note recalls the formation of Sir John A. Macdonalds first Dominion cabinet in 1867, its coalition composition, and the political shifts through the 1870s to 1890s including Pacific railway charges impact, Macdonalds death, and later Liberal resurgence under Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
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Dominion
Canada
Jorm al Xaner Macdonald
John
John Macdonald
Alexander Ie
John Fed
Sir John
Wilfrid Latimer
Siine
Literary Prize Highlights Merit Over Hype
A ten thousand dollar prize offered by Ames of Boston drew six manuscripts as judges judged merit not names. Miss Alice Brown won the award, seen as proof that literary success demands apprenticeship and long training rather than quick fame. The piece cautions aspiring writers against skipping foundational work and notes many great authors began in newspapers.
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Ames
Boston
Realiz
Thes
Alice Brown
United States
Holland's Experiment in Neomalthusianism
A historical overview of Holland's Neomalthusian movement begun about 30 years ago to let women legally elect motherhood. The aim was to curb births and later improve child survival, reducing population growth though births rose above deaths less than in the past.
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Rom
Malthus
Holland
League
Little
Kingdom of
Hol
Young Men's Christian Association Turning Seventy Today
The Y M C A marks its seventieth anniversary worldwide starting in London June 6 1844. From a single society it spread to Australia Canada and the United States with thousands of associations and buildings, educating and supporting youths in physical and spiritual well being.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Globe
London
Great Britain
Adelaide
Australia
America
Montreal
Boston
Canadian
New York
George Williams
Hitchcock, & Rogers
Somersetshire
Williams
Geneva
Switzerland
Australasia
Austria-Hungary
Bellum
Brazil
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Holland
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
South
Africa
Sweden
China
Korea
Japan
Ceylon
India
North America
United States
Canada
Bevn
Boston Association
R. J. Roberts
Donnelly Advocates Commission Government and Safeguards
Mayor Donnelly discusses commission government praising concentrated authority while warning of its dangers. He argues to mitigate risks through initiative referendum and recall, as the Trenton executive supports as essential features of the system.
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Ayor Donnelly
Trenton
The Outlook of the Graduate Inspires Bold Hopes
The graduation spirit fuels optimism and grit in youth. It argues that obstacles are conquerable, and perseverance trumps limited defeats. Success arrives through grim persistence, not mere genius, as graduates vow to keep trying despite setbacks.
Bold Inge of St Pauls Dean 54 Today
The Very Rev William Ralph Inge dean of St Pauls Cathedral is described as bold outspoken and influential among twentieth century clergymen He was born in Yorkshire fifty four years ago and educated at Eton King's College Oxford He has held prominent roles in church and education and written many volumes He opposes unqualified spiritual healing and warns socialism could become an omnipotent bureaucracy led by powerful financiers The piece notes his recent sermon on ministers and politics and his stance on spiritual healing and medical care.
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Dean Inge
ST. Paul's
William Ralph Inge
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Yorkshire
William Inge
Worcester Cellege
Oxford
Feaward Churton
Cleveland
Degn
Miss Spooner
Archdéasen
Idstone
Harvey Goodwin
Eton
St.Paul's
King’s College
Hintsa, Mergat
Cambridge
Tady Margaret
New York
Rome
Stul's
Romian
J. Pierpont Morgan
Inge Wes
Bridgeport Gas Rate Astounds Judge Carey
Judge Robert Carey of Jersey City told Olivet Congregational church members that Bridgeport is governed by the New Haven road, not the city. He quoted a resident saying gas cost ten dollars per thousand, exclaiming residents are being robbed by private utility control and city officials who lack responsibility.
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Olivet
Robert Carey
Jersey City
Bridgeport
New Haven Road
Desertion and Infidelity in Divorce Suits Heard
Judge Greene opened the weekly divorce session with three desertion cases and one infidelity case. Margaret Porter sued Howard Porter for infidelity alleged March 3, 1912. Bessie North named as co respondent. Porter's prior name Margaret Arndt. Anora Shannon claimed Henry L. Shannon deserted her August 1, 1910. her maiden name was Anora Timmons. Jessie DeNike Hunter was granted freedom from Joseph P. Hunter. desertion dated October 4, 1910. married October 30, 1909. Merton S. Amidon obtained a divorce from Clementine Amidon on desertion dated March 31, 1904. her maiden name Clementine Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanno
Jessie
DeNike ‘Hunter
Stamford
Joseph P. Hunter
U. S
Connecticut
Merton
Amidon
Clementine Amidon
Washington
Judge Rules for Dr. Gerber in $5,000 Suit
In Superior Court Judge Tuttle ruled in favor of Dr. J. W. Gerber in the $5,000 case filed by Frank Caruso, a Bridgeport newsboy. The claim alleged the doctor’s automobile struck the boy on Stratford Avenue, fracturing a leg.
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Tuttle
J. W. Gerber
Bridgeport
Frank Caruso
Stratford Avenue
Post Office and Railroads Move to New Mail Pay System
Washington June The House post office and post roads committees favor a bill to base government payments to railroads for mail carriage on space or weight. Five service classes would be created including full railway post office car, apartment car, storage car, closed pouch, and side transfer services with varying per mile rates. Land grant railroads would receive 30 percent of the new rates. Postmaster General Burleson would require civil service exams for assistant postmasters within ninety days. The act also removes the $100 monthly deposit cap for postal savings, but interest payments cap at $1,000.
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Washington
House Post Office
Post Roads
Jonafn Bourge
Fell J Railway
Seach
Burleson
Roosevelt to Run for Governor in New York
Des Moines Iowa June 6 Theo dore Roosevelt is considering a Progressive bid for New York governor. A letter to Progressive organizer David Hinshaw from George W Perkins reveals Roosevelt weighing the race if duty and the party demand align, with plans discussed for the campaign.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
David Hinshaw
George W. Perkins
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Perkins
Single Term Is Wilsons Desire Says Advisor
Detroit dispatch reports F Beawin Sweet assistant secretary of commerce says President Wilson does not seek a second term. If he runs again it would be from conviction the country needs his continuance to finish the work and policies. Also a brief gag about a village trustee and a note on commodities and beets.
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Detroit
Mich
F. Sweet
Commerce
Wilson
Mr. Sweet
Roosevelt
Barnes Wheel and Viking Wheel Offerings Compared
A compact note lists Barnes Wheel, Viking Wheel, Vale Wheel and a good assortment of types and colt related options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale
Colt
Corsets From Royal Worcester Offer Wide Range
The corsetieres display pliant and graceful models for every figure. The Bon Ton model is praised for comfort. Variants include boneless forms for slender figures and a variety of exercises requiring different dresses. Exposition of models this week with prices from $3.30 to $10.00.
Tailored gowns offered for quick sale at $18.00
Che D. D. Read Co advertises a quick sale on a group of tailored gowns and dresses cut from fine serge diagonals venetians and mannish cloths. Prices were previously 25 to 35 dollars with options for suits skirts and coats in navy blue taupe old blue tan and black. High grade material and perfect tailoring promised.
Royal Society price changes on art needlework goods
Prices for Nainsook Corset Covers and Boudoir Caps in lawn are cut to 25 and 20 cents. Linen Collar Bags and related items show reductions to 40 and 60 cents. Bureau Scarves and Princess Slips list lower prices, with various linen items marked down and new work values offered. Third floor showroom described.
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Royal Society
Diet and cancer link stressed by traveling salesmen
The D. M. Bead Company argues that commercial travelers face higher cancer risk due to varied diets. It notes ethnic differences, with Irish, German, and Scandinavian migrants showing increases when adopting local diets, while Italian, Greek, and Russian groups do not. The piece cites Kellogg on Chinese and Negro dietary patterns and blames modern life and diet variation for cancer, urging attention to eating habits.
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Negland
America
Kellogg
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