Fourth District Race Divides Citizens Over Donovan and Hill
A local debate weighs Donovan and Hill for Congress in the Fourth District. Norwalk ties and Bridgeport politics shape opinions as voters assess past actions, campaign funding, and evidence of fair campaigning.
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Fourth
Bridgeport
E. J. Hill
Jeremiah Donovan
Donovan
Norwalks
Norwalk
Hill
Congress
General Assembly
Connecticut
New Haven
Mr. Hill
Danbury Hatters
Danbury
Fourth District
Steel Trust
Warrenite probes widen as cities challenge pavement monopoly
Boston Park Board failed to convert Warrenite contract into a gift amid budget scrutiny. Boston business leaders probe Warrenite tactics in other cities, citing Bridgeport for lax standards and taxpayer risk. New York, New Jersey, Providence and Connecticut investigations reveal widespread concerns over closed contracts and influence peddling surrounding Warrenite pavement.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
New York
New Jersey
MacDonald
Boston
Providence
INCE
Park Board of
Essex County
R. I
Connecticut
Bennett
Death of Lord Kitchener Leaves Britain Mourning
The article lauds Lord Kitchener as the man chiefly responsible for Britain's wartime preparations. It notes his leadership in raising a vast volunteer force and organizing war effort, while reflecting on how successors may differ in skill yet continue the national task. It emphasizes his role as an organizer over battlefield command.
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Kitchener
Britain
Crown Prince Boris of Bulgaria and Hapsburg marriage ties
The 22 year old Crown Prince Boris commands influence in Bulgaria's military councils while aligning with Germany and Austria Hungary. Plans for marriage to Archduchess Marie Alice deepen ties as Bulgaria enters the war on the Teutonic side. Boris converts to Roman Catholicism, aided by Austrian insistence, and the piece notes political stagecraft in wartime alliances.
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Boris
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Marie Alice
Archduke Frederick
Elizabeth
Rumania
Hapsburg
Francis Joseph
Campaign Expenses and Political Accountability
The piece argues campaign cost burdens, noting thousands may be spent to win office and that enforcement of expense laws is rare due to gentlemen's agreements and cross party tolerance. It contrasts English strictness with American practices and cites potential blanket invalidation of elections amid careless support.
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England
Beaux Brummell and the Birth of Modern Neckwear
The text traces the origin of modern men's neckwear from Beau Brummell’s shift to muslin or silk neckcloths and starching, to an American woman’s invention of the separate collar in Troy, New York. Rev Ebenezer Brown later popularized marketing separate collars and cuffs, establishing Troy as the North American collar hub.
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George Bryan Brummell
Beau Brummell
London
Beau
Troy
N. Y
Ebenezer Brown
North American
Five Cent Cigars Question Sparks Currency Talk
A citizen asked how much five cent cigars cost amid rising tobacco prices. Carranza proposes obstructing Villa as the key tactic to capture him, arguing only a strong force can catch him.
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Carranza
Villa
Admiral Cardale to relinquish Greek post soon
Rear Admiral Hubert S. Cardale, acting head of the British Naval Mission in Greece and senior Royal Hellenic Navy officer, will soon leave his post. He has influenced Greek politics, balancing King Constantine and Venizelos, and has long allied with the royal family since the Balkan wars. He led British naval gunners in Serbia in 1914 and earned Serbia’s highest honors.
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Athens
Greece
Hubert S. Cardale
Royal Hellenic Navy
Cardale
Venizelists
Constantine
Venizelos
Serbia
Belgrade
Danube
Sava
Peter
Karageorge
Britain expands mercantile shipyards and Clyde labor shift
London reports indicate British shipyards are increasing mercantile output with extended berths and new sheds for iron works and engines. Government buildings may soon serve mercantile construction. several vessels near completion on the Clyde and repair work active along the coasts. The Belfast yards plan early resumption and the Clyde dilutions are assigning women to unskilled labor.
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London
Great Britain
Clyde
Belfast
Scott reserves decision in suit over Main St store
In common pleas court Judge Scott reserved decision after testimony in a suit filed by Mohican Co. against tenant Joseph Lesser over a renewal of a lease expiring December 31 last. Lesser occupies the Main and Golden Hill street store while the case awaits ruling.
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SCOTT
Main ST
Mohican Co
Joseph Lesser
Common Pleas Court
Lesser
Main
Golden Hill Strets
Tire price comparison for Plain Tread Usco tires
Listing compares prices for Usco tire sizes 28x3, 30x3, 30x3 1/4, 32x31/2, 32x4, 34x4, and 36x4 1/2 Non Skid with Special on red and gray tubes. Includes a 30 percent discount.
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Percy
Wool Jersey Sports Suits Special
Fashionable summer tennis and golf wear offered in wool jersey. Bright shades and color combinations create a lively range for sports and leisure.
Silverbloom Mohair Dresses Debut With Practical Design
New Silverbloom fabric sports dresses in mohair blend feature full plaited skirts attached to guimpes, two large pockets and a sash. Priced at 25.00 for dresses and 13.50 for coats, promising attractive summer wear.
Voile Dresses and Linen Coats Featured in Summer Fashions
Plain voile and combination dresses named as pretty summery frocks for afternoon wear. Linen motor coats marketed as best material for summer outerwear with a $5.00 special offer.
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Motor
Separate Skirts Washable Skirts in Cord and Pique
Catalog blurb describes washable skirts of Russian cord, pique, and corduroy with button front styling, priced from $1.50 to $5.00. Striped gabardines feature white grounds with wide rose, green, or blue stripes, offered as stylish and in fashion demand at about $5.95.
Dove Undermuslins Offerings On Second Floor Display
The advertisement showcases gowns, chemises, and combinations in white or flesh with cross-stitch details and lace trim. Prices range from 75 cents to 2.50 dollars for envelope chemises, drawers, covers, and delicate silk pieces on the second floor.
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Batiste
Surf Cloth for Bathing Suits In Demand This Season
Surf cloth is inexpensive and serviceable for bathing suits. Navy blue and black at 32 inches wide cost 59 cts. Black and white stripe trimming 60 cts. Warranted fast color. Lining section main floor. Art section stamping and ordering. Free instructions. Dennison section offers free picture framing lessons this week.
Wealthy New Yorker Wishart Faces Connecticut Accounting Suit
The DNY Read Co George Wishart, father of late racing figure Spencer Wishart, was defendant in a Connecticut superior court suit. The state sought an accounting on the Phoebe Lyon estate where Wishart once conservator. about $2000 unaccounted. Verdict: Wishart owes $1500. He is father in law of Dario Resta. The text notes college commencement hazing by students.
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George Wishart
Spencer Wishart
Webb
Connecticut
Phoebe Lyon
Wishart
Greenwich
Wishare
Dario Resta
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