Brooker Resignation Urged After Taft Era Ends
The Sun urges Charles F. Brooker to resign from the Republican National Committee after Taft contests conclude. The piece questions his loyalty, recalls his role under Taft, and argues a moral duty to withdraw from a administration seen as harming business and liberty.
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Charles F. Brooker
Republican Party
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Department of Justice
Taft
Brooker
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Strike Averted As Trolleymen Reach Wage Pact
Connecticut Company and its trolley workers reach a wage and condition agreement through 1914, with a further raise promised later. All CT cities join except New Haven where pay already exceeds others. The settlement eases public disruption caused by a potential street railway strike.
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Connecticut Company
Woolly Maple Scale Infections Threaten Bridgeport Plantings
Expert Toumey notes woolly maple scale attacking city maple trees planted by the Park Department. Many trees show early defoliation and poor appearance, though the scale delays death. Recommendation calls for saving viable trees and replanting under healthier conditions.
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Toumey
Bridgeport
Park Department
Jeeyea i Patel
Lee
Roosevelt shifts to progressive lines in interview
The article notes Roosevelt’s stance evolving toward progressive reforms. It cites his past opposition to popular votes for Senators Income tax and direct primaries and claims he now advocates these measures for political gain and as a belief in public progress. The piece mentions his New York state primary timing and Mr Bryan’s remarks as context.
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Bryan
Tas
United States
New York
LAW AND ECONOMIC EVIL EDITORIAL VIEW
A New York Times editorial denounces political fixes as unable to boost business or prosperity. It argues there is no link between political and economic reform and claims wages cannot rise while prices fall. The piece mocks democracy’s opponents and asserts basic needs drive economic policy.
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United States
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The
The Barbarous Fourth and Its Explosive Heritage
John Adams warned that July Fourth should be solemn with pomp and parade yet the public fixated on guns bonfires and noise. A century later the celebration degenerated into unrestrained dissipation as Yankee ingenuity produced loud devices and restless youths dominated the holiday scene.
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John Adams
Moltke the German Battle Cruiser Visits New York Parade
Dayton Ohio June 8 James M Cor of this city chosen by the Democrats as gubernatorial candidate and noted as owner of the Dayton Daily News and Springfield Daily News. Cor has served in Congress, traveled widely, and covered international events as a war correspondent. The article also surveys naval power and upcoming ships, including the German Moltke and British Lion, with comparisons to American and Argentine vessels.
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Moltke
Navy of
Fatherland
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Lion
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Hamburg
Rio
England
Iny
Rivadavia
Dayton
James M. Cor
Oxford County
Dayton Daily News
Springfield Daily News
First successful ocean telegraph line milestone reached
The passage recalls the 1874 attempt by the Faraday to lay the first transatlantic cable and its delayed completion in 1875. It notes the high early rates, later competition driving prices down, and the vast growth to 223,769 miles of submarine cable connecting nations.
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Faraday
United States
The Stock Market by T. L. Watson and Co
The period of waiting for definite development may last longer. Yet the trial uncertainties of the National Convolutions will be over this month. Developments have been more encouraging with a chance for both good and bad outcomes. Holders of securities stay steady behind a strong investment position aided by easy money. If conditions stay favorable, reactions should be temporary.
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T. L. Watson & Co
Lord Montagu Celebrates 46th Birthday in America
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, 46, tours the United States and Canada, renowned as a railway of life assurance and automotive expert. A British peer, journalist, editor, and explorer, he helped found England's Road Board and advocates good roads. Born 1866, he is a prominent motorist and sportsman.
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Duke of
Sunday crowds fill Sea Breeze as tenor Redmond shines
William Redmond the popular tenor soloist delighted visiting thousands at Sea Breeze Island yesterday amid fine weather and a lively crowd. The new management reported a successful Sunday with strong attendance despite cool breeze from the sound. Hartford defeated Bridgeport in a cinch shaped ball game as Knablin’s Novelty Orchestra drew steady patronage and concessionaires enjoyed brisk business.
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Sea Breeze Island
Af Iealand
Redmond
Golden Hill
Main Street
Hartford
Bridgeport
Knablin
Keral
Gallagher
Zephys
James McAleer 47 Today A Glassy Ball Player
James R. McAleer, retired Washington Senators manager and part owner of the Boston club, marks his forty seventh birthday. Born in Youngstown on June 10 1866 he rose from amateur star to a noted outfielder with Cleveland then in the National League and later led Cleveland in the early American League era.
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Dixie
Milwaukee
Old Western Association
Brewerytown
Buckeye State
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Brotherhood of Players League
Brassieres featured by Che B. MM. Read Co in 1857
Designers unveil a season of Brassieres as an essential alternative to corsets offering shaping, concealment, and smooth lines. Highlights include De Bevoise puff-ruffle, Bien Jolie, Open-mesh styles with dress shields, sachet pockets, and Embroidery trimmed sets. Also Sok-let garters for children's hose priced 15 and 25 cents.
Chamisette Gloves For Summer Wear In Four Colors
Sensible summer gloves for street or motor wear offered in natural pongee cream and white. Styled after a kid glove with an English cut thumb. Washable and quick drying, retain shape. 16-button length priced at $1.00.
Sampler Linen Import Opens for Needleworkers
Importation of sampler linen is finally available and ready for summer embroidery. Art needleworkers can begin work as soon as supplies arrive at 22 cents a yard.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims Safe Cough Remedy
An old advertisement certifies Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as free of opiates and habit forming drugs. It touts its healing effects for coughs throat irritations and chest and lung issues and warns buyers to request the genuine yellow package with no substitutes from L. F. Curtis.
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ACARD
Foley
L. F. Curtis
Elm tree blight prompts cuts and new plantings
In Bridgeport a local elm blight response follows Professor Toomey’s forestry recommendations. President George M. Eames advocates removing badly infected trees and substituting Oriental sycamore, while Yale Forestry School leads the plan. A city float project at Congress Street Bridge gains War Department approval and awaits immediate construction. Co F Hibernian Rifles enjoyed a picnic at Hollister Heights with drills and games ahead of the August 20 parade. Cadets from Sacred Heart school recruited for the event.
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George M. Eames
Prof. Toomey
Eames
Toomey
Yale Forestry School
Congress Street Bridge
Courtade
War Department
Band concert opens season at Sark and grave decorations
The text notes a Boys in St Marys Parish drill by Capt McCarthy, a band concert at Sark led by Paul G ing, and troops decorating graves. Lucetta Warner circle C of F observed its annual grave decoration, leaving for the cemetery after 10:30 PM.
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J J. McCarthy
Sark
Artillery Corps
Paul Ging
Lucetta Warner Circle, C.of F
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