Hughes Boom Credited to Hitchcock Card Index System
Chicago and Paris dispatches report Frank Hitchcock’s card index method fueling the Hughes presidential bid. Hitchcock, once Taft era insider, organized a nationwide network to persuade delegates, with Alabama ceding to New York to back Hughes. Decrees in Paris ban whiskey imports and many luxury goods as France reels from wartime costs.
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Mill TICKETS FOR BARTES IN VIENNA June
Tickets for children in Vienna are introduced with limits on milk allowances. Infants under one year and those under two receive reduced milk portions, while parents must reserve sufficient milk until morning. The event is linked to a spring bonfire season and local celebrations.
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Commerce classification list for vehicle parts and gear
An itemized catalog noting goods including bicycle and parts, automobile bodies and frames, carriage and motor components, iron and steel panels, acetylene lamps and generators for autos, photographic gear, detective cameras, instant tools, stereoscopic devices, metal shutters, and cinematograph equipment such as projection apparatus and magic lanterns with cine movement.
English boys go from wage gains to supervised munitions work
A new war born field for male social work supervisors emerges in England to guide 3000 munition factories. Supervisors will monitor health and comfort, review daily wages with boys, and intervene before dismissals to address causes of discipline issues and encourage saving.
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Teaching Young Idea To Shoot Sparks Civilian Rifle Clubs
Washington reports the federal government teaching youths to shoot with rifle clubs using army navy and marine ranges. Competent instructors provide step by step theory and practice before live fire. Clubs average 25 members, about 25 000 civilians qualifying as skilled rifle shots nationwide.
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Jewelry gift ideas for every purse
An advertisement urges shoppers to choose high class jewelry for any recipient. It highlights a full line of watches diamonds and various jewelry items and promises quality at prices suitable for any budget.
Republican platform to stress Americanism and Mexico policy
Chicago June 5 Republican leaders outline tentative platform planks focusing on American rights at home and abroad. They target President Wilson over Mexican policy and tariffs, calling for watchful waiting in Mexico, stronger national preparedness, and a shift from 1912 peace ideals to a tougher stance on monopoly, taxation, and civil service.
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Bridgeport Man Sues Norwalker in 2000 Dollar Action
George F. Tierney of Bridgeport sues John Pierce of Norwalk for $2000 in Superior Court over injuries from a May 19 1915 motorcycle collision on Westfield Avenue and Alfred Street. Tierney says he followed traffic laws, his motorcycle was wrecked, and he suffered severe injuries. The suit alleges the automobile horn was unsounded.
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Lehigh University marks 50th anniversary jubilee
Two thousand alumni returned from around the world to celebrate Lehigh University's 50th anniversary jubilee. Meanwhile marriage licenses were issued to Grover H. Bradley and Katherine June Abbott plus Farle Jennings and Irene Welin at specified addresses.
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Vienna Buys Granaries For City Flour Provisioning
Vienna City Council buys large Danube flour mills and granaries for about 1.5 million dollars to improve provisioning. Mills described as Austria's greatest steam flour mill. granaries store up to 10 000 wagon loads of grain. Also an ad touts Cyrus Wart Remover available at Cyrus Pharmacy.
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Bridgeport Fire Department Reports Large Losses and Upgrades
The Bridgeport fire department's annual report shows fire losses of 184,171.77 for the last fiscal year with insurers paying 178,174.02. There were 648 alarms, 287 bell and 357 still, 13 false bell alarms, 41 fires in wooden structures, and 1 in brick buildings. The commission proposes 76,000 of 125,000 bonds for a central fire station and manual fire alarm system, adds 24 new hydrants to reach 1217 total, and seeks 200 more next year to serve Remington City. They urge establishing a fire prevention bureau, enlarging inspectors, and expanding staffing including new power for North Bridgeport and Lane street. Chief Johnson supports training self-reliance for volunteers and notes only two new public firefighters and one public helper were added. Underscored underground signals and inventory show city equipment valued at 916. The report notes a total expenditure near 111247% of this amount.
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Fire damage and labor tensions noted in Bridgeport area
Damage reports reference a small fire at 760 Pembroke Street and another at 88 Colantine Place, with mentions of a hall owned by Petit Hurdls and a house occupied by Wilkes V Slight Jamaco. The text also notes Union leader J Ei C Lary of the THternaliinal Mseee union facing scrutiny, as Bridgeport labor leaders anticipate the January campaign for federal semi partners.
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