Defaming the Government and Wilson’s Mexican Policy
A defense of President Wilson against critics who label his Mexico policy cowardly and call for war. The article argues the press misjudged his restraint, urges Americans to heed Washington’s warning against party spirit, and asserts unity with South American diplomacy. It defends the decision to consult southern neighbors and warns against premature war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mexico
The
Sun
New York
United States
Washington
Bourbon Journals
Wall Street
America
Preparedness in TM and the Mexican War comparison
The piece argues the United States is far better prepared today than during the Spanish American War era. It cites improved organization and camp care, noting past failures under an earlier administration and the Round Robin criticism of Theodore Roosevelt. It concludes that modern troops face fewer disease risks and that citizens should weigh history when judging contemporary preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Theodore Roosevelt
Cuba
Mexican
Montauk
East Norwalk faces bid for tiny municipal lighting plant
Hysterical mood grips East Norwalk as residents seek bids for the town light plant owned by the municipality. Judge John J. Walsh warns selling raises franchise issues. voters form a committee to gather figures but may lack authority to act. A unified system with South Norwalk as the source is urged to avoid repeated privatization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Norwalk
John J. Walsh
Norwalks
South
Norwalk
Walsh
Norwalk Utilities Debate and Private Ownership Critique
The passage argues for municipal ownership of utilities and condemns private plants as sources of corruption. It questions the motives behind agitation for selling the East Norwalk plant and suggests some individuals benefit from selling electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Norwalk
Norwalks
Discourteous Language Arranza Angers U.S. Note Tone
The passage accuses Arranza of adopting discourteous language modeled after Hearst newspapers. It argues the rhetoric insults the U.S. president and reflects media influence on diplomatic discourse. It frames Carranza as unable to counter the barrage of inflammatory outlet commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arranza
Hearst
United States
Carranza
Last of the Delehantys Jim Delehanty Born June 20 1880
Jim Delehanty born in Cleveland on June 20 1880, last of the Delehanty baseball clan. Brother of Ed Delehanty and uncle to Frank and Joe, he played for multiple major and minor teams including Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Boston, St. Louis, Washington, and Detroit. As Tigers second baseman in 1909 he starred in the World Series era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Delehanty
Cleveland
Jim J
Ed Delehanty
Frank
Joe
Jim
Beaumont
Brooklyn Feds
Gilmore
Colonial League
John Ganzel
Cincinati
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Tigers
Pertab Singhji Returns To Front Lines In World War I
Major-General Sir Pertab Singhji Gc 8 L K Co B LL D famed Indian military leader reportedly returns to western front trenches at his own request. Born 1845, he served in Mohmand Tirah Boxer rebellion and China relief, later reign of Idar and regency of Jodhpur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Pertab Singhji
India
France
Pertab
Sir Pertab
Mohmand
Gen. Lockhart
Tirah
China
England
Jodhpur
Idar
American Socialism Historic Chicago Gatherings outlined
A concise history of American socialism from Chicago in 1898 through Debs era, noting the 1900 vote counts for Socialist and Socialist Labor parties and the 1912 presidential bid of Debs. It traces the split into Social Democracy and Socialist Labor factions and the growth of party support up to forecasts for Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Railway Union
Social Democracy
United States
Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
Pullman
Debs
Social Democratic Party
Socialist Labor Party
Socialist Party
Benson
Nova Scotia Vacation Land Promises Great Value Visit
Nova Scotia branded as Evange line's Land offers a scenic, diverse retreat with low travel costs. Loewith & Co. of 116 Bank Street provides details on trips and expenses. Park City Cornice Works in Bridgeport forms with $5,000 capital, Otto X. Sauer, Adolph G. Pitz, and Flora J. Sauer as incorporators. Portugal adopts daylight saving plan.
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Bank Street
Adv
Park City Cornice Works
Bridgeport
Otto X. Sauer
Adolph G. Pitz
Flora J. Sauer
Santa Ana's turbulent career spans Mexico to exile
The article recalls Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana, a dominant Mexican ruler, who began military service in 1821, led the Alamo siege, and rose to dictator several times. It covers his defeats, exiles, and final death in Mexico City on June 20, 1876, after a long, stormy career marked by revolts, wars, and political machinations.
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Mexico
Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Jalapa
Iturbide
Augustin II
Guerrero
Bustamante
San Jacinto
France
Vera Cruz
Cuba
United States
Washington
Jamaica
Mary Horvath Recovers After Suicide Attempt
Mary Horvath, 26, a domestic at 626 Colorado Avenue, wounded herself superficially with a potato knife in an apparent suicide attempt. She is in St. Vincent's Hospital and is not expected to suffer serious harm. The act followed uncomplimentary remarks about her sweetheart. The article also notes Germany has 650 new economic ordinances in force.
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Mary Horvath
Theodore G. Ferguson
Colorado Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Rush cruiser and destroyers to West Coast
San Diego June 20 the cruiser San Diego flagship of the Pacific fleet remains in harbor coaling and provisioning for a voyage to Guaymas or Mazatlan Mexico. She will be joined by destroyers Hull Hopkins and Truxton with orders to proceed to the west coast at top speed.
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San Diego
Cal
Guaymas
Mazatlan
Mex
Hull
Hopkins
Truxton
Americans Arrive From Nacozari as Mexico Orders Exit
One hundred Americans reach Douglas from Nacozari as Consul Simpich orders foreigners to leave Mexico at once. Mexican families are forced from trains at Agua Prieta before crossing the line. French subjects in Compas plan border arrival. Refugees reach Cananea by auto, while guards stop some workers. Yaqui Indians sighted sixty miles south of Douglas.
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Douglas
Ariz
Nacozari
Mex
Frederick Simpich
Mexico
Agua Prieta
Calleos
Compas
Auto
Cananea
Girl Who Attempted Death By Own Action Recovers
Sixteen year old Elsie Leonard of 240 Oak Street attempted to end her life by drinking carbolic acid last evening after her mother refused permission to attend a theater. She recovered at Bridgeport Hospital and will be discharged soon. The incident followed a dispute over going to the theater with a friend.
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Elsie Leonard
Oak Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Laundry Horse Flees with Wagon Dumping Wet Wash
A frightened horse pulling a laundry wagon bolted on Commercial Street, toppled the wagon near Main Street, spilling wash across the pavement while onlookers laughed and acted like savages. The animal was tethered in a vacant lot, later returned to its owners, and the wagon suffered heavy damage with two wheels and the shafts broken.
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Commercial Street
Main Street
Crystal and Cut Glass in New Libbey Patterns
A showcase of Libbey Glass features new patterns and pieces including a large punch set with silver ladle, a claret cup set, fruit bowls in multiple styles, tall preserves, floral bowls, crystal lily and grape etched sets, and assorted tumblers and vases with prices from $4 to $125. The collection emphasizes elegance, clear design, and suitability as lodge or club gifts.
Vacuum Sweepers for Sale in Painted Steel Body
A combined vacuum cleaner and carpet sweeper described with a steel body rubber tired wheels fibre bearings bristle brush large dirt bags and dust pans. Easy running and a positive worker priced at $6.00.
Window Screens in Five Sizes for Basements
Enameled steel wire window screens with no screws or tacks to loosen. Heavily weather proof and adjustable to all ordinary basement windows. Available in five sizes from 35 to 65.
Candy Section Offers Fresh Sweets and Prices
At the Candy Section shoppers find crystalized dates for 40 cents a box cream marshmallow 30 cents half pounds 15 cents quarters 10 cents chocolate crisps 85 cents per item.
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Gettini & Fredricks
Chicare
Associated Press Service
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Delehantys
Pertab Singhji
Nova Scotia
Vacation Land
NEW Corporation
Portugal
Germany
John Reck & Son
RUSH
West Coast
Pacific Fleet
U. S
the Alling Rubber CO
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST. Co-Operative
D.n.read Co
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