Donovan Defends Spending on Fairbanks Post Office Site
The piece defends Congressman Jeremiah Donovan against unfair Washington criticism. It notes Donovan objected to funding a costly Fairbanks post office site, arguing Alaska already has a post office and the expenditure is unwarranted. The article commends his efforts to maintain order and accountability while acknowledging permissible criticism of official actions.
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Fairbanks
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Connecticut
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Iviliges
Warrenité contracts spark praise for commission government
The 7 most eloquent orators could not rival the Warrenité contracts in supporting commission government as the best path for reform. Officials, residents, and business leaders voice measured optimism about the plan's potential to streamline city governance and accountability.
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Commission
Sidetracking Terry Defended Over Bridge Supervision
The argument urges keeping Mr. Terry in his city duty to supervise the pew bridge construction. It argues he is well paid, capable of proper work, and would ensure fair specifications while exposing graft risks. Sheltering him is portrayed as economical and protective for taxpayers.
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Terry
Pew
Coroner to Hold Auto Hearing in Stamford Hospital Ward
A private ward at Stamford Hospital will host a coroner’s hearing tomorrow. Coroner Phelan will hear Robert Mitchell of New York, seriously injured in a highway crash between Riverside and Miami on May 17. A.D. Clark died from injuries after his car broke down and was struck, Curtis’s New York broker car overturned.
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Phelan
Robert Mitchell
New York
Riverside
Miani
A.D. Clark
Clark
John D. Curtis
New York City
Abeeersiary
Curtis
Mitchell
The Prevalence of Blackmail in Modern Fraud
A wary tale describes blackmail schemes where letters demand payments of five thousand dollars under threats of arson or murder. The article notes many victims already pay, but authorities now frequently seize such plots and arrest the culprits. It also reports a horse poisoners gang in big cities, including New York, extorting from stable keepers while many fall prey to arsenic poisonings.
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Cunard Ftamship Company
New Haven Railroad
New York City
Perils of the Sea Collision Sparks Calls for Remedy
ANew Perils of the Sea column notes repeated collisions among Mammoth steamships, blaming navigational carelessness and insufficient sea lanes. It urges fixes after recent wrecks, suggesting mismanagement parallels with New England railroad failures.
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New England
Dwyer Dinner Honored Michael Dwyer By Democrats
The Dwyer dinner last night honored Michael Dwyer. Democrats praised his zealous and substantial leadership, noting the event was harmonious with all present aiming for a common purpose.
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Michael Dwyer
Citizens Decide Roads and Street Woes in Clinton Bridgeport
The piece argues public service corporations shape policy and cites failed road work on Clinton avenue and trolley tracks on Fairfield and Seaview Stratford areas. It claims voters control outcomes by electing officials who will grant such projects, noting Warrenite paving and wood blocks laid previously.
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Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Seaview Avenue
Stratford Avenues
Debated charter powers amid commission plans
Some opponents object to the initiative referendum and recall yet the charter includes these powers as essential to the success of the commission plan. The piece argues essential measures must be included despite objections, citing experience in other cities.
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Commission
Roosevelt Sinks Voice While River Eludes Progressives Lose Gubernatorial Candidate
The note jokes that Roosevelt has lost his voice during a search for a river. A fever from the pursuit caused the voice loss, preventing Roosevelt from running. The river remains unfound and the Progressives lose their gubernatorial candidate. The voice will return, but Roosevelt’s candidacy is permanently gone.
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Rooseveltt
Mexican Situation in Mexico Deepens Civil Strife
The piece argues Carranza and Villa fight for control as Mexico remains at war. It notes the United States adopts a watchful waiting stance, believing war would harm both sides and the nation, while suggesting no justification for intervention yet. Villa is seen as the leading militant general.
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Carranza
Villa
United States
Editorial Notes From A Busy Political Climate
A compilation of brief observations across politics and society. It cites satisfaction over a large wheat crop, children’s gardens, and the delivery of records to the Supreme Court. It notes railway mail pay debates, workplace competence, and summer fashion trends while mentioning government candy orders for sailors.
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Washington
Capitol
United States Supreme Court
Office Bay
Train Crew Cleared in Norwalk Yard Fatality
Coroner Phelan absolves the express train engine crew of blame after Mrs. Rafla Carduck was killed in the Norwalk yards. Witnesses say she stepped onto an adjacent track while coal gathering as a freight approached. Engineer Frank C. Taylor from Port Chester testified he blew the whistle and applied brakes when the woman did not hear it.
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Rafla Carduck
Norwalk
Phelan
Frank C. Taylor
Portchester
Armour Yacht Utowana Refloated By Tugs Weymouth
June 18 report that the American yacht Utowana owned by Allison V Armour of the New York Yacht Club was refloated by tugs after going ashore at Chapman's Pool between Worbarrow and St Albans Heads. The yacht then sailed to Southampton under her own steam. The piece also notes degrees awarded by the University of Georgia to 18 federate veterans who left as students 50 years ago.
Fresh Break in Demand Sterling and Rock Island Bonds
New York traders reported a fresh break in demand sterling with a sharp drop in three days. Rock Island securities led speculative activity as debenture bonds rose over seven points and refunding bonds gained, while collateral stock and common shares fell amid an anticipated $30,000,000 stock assessment. Bond sales approached $1,000,000 in the first hour, with Rock Island issues comprising much of the activity.
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New York
Rock Island Securities
Rock Island
Read Co Ratine Fabrics and Bathing Gear Listing
A fragmented advertisement describes Ratine fabrics praised for weight, dryness, and suitability for dresses, sportswear, and yachting outfits. It lists skirt and dress lengths on sale, duvetyn capes and coats, assorted table fittings, and a wide range of bathing costumes and undergarments with varied prices and color options.
Corsets and Children’s Waists at Closeout Sale
Corsets in a stylish up-to-date mode with low bust and free hip boning for medium and slight figures, sizes 18 to 36 inclusive. Four gasa taints. Discontinued numbers in high grade corsets priced from $3.00 to $5.00. Children’s waists the “Perfection” for under thin frocks at 25 cents. Iset Section main floor.
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Batiste
Basement sale offers on shirtings and ginghams
Specials in Shirtings Fancy stripes neat and desirable effects regular price 25 cts Scotch Zephyr Ginghams stripes plaids and broken checks light and dark regular price 25 cts Fin 17 cts On sale in Basement.
Ship runs ashore near Legaspi in Albany Gulf
The British freight steamer Hyn ford grounded in Albany Gulf near Legaspi Philippine Islands in a dangerous position. Judge John M. Kennedy of Allegheny county common pleas court died in Pittsburgh at 81. Canadian Pacific earns $405000 in second June week, total since July 1 reaches $8819832. Three large mills of the ore pis at The idse in slabyd at 9750 00.
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Hynford
Albany Gulf
Legaspi
Philippine Islands
John M. Kennedy
Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Dacreans
Idse
Slabyd
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