Bridgeport electric plant debate shows city run better
Lines by Mayor Buckingham argue municipal ownership of the electric light plant. He denounces private monopolies for profit over service, citing Connecticut data from 1907 to claim city operation would lower costs, increase service, and avoid dividends to stockholders. The piece defends city government and contends private concerns overtaxed and mismanaged utilities.
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Buckingham
Polles
Bridgeport
Public Works Department
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
Conmano
Tittle
New Haven
Picayune
Police Department
Department of Public Works
Fire Department
Uncle Sam
Hhe
Crete
Burkingham
Wesleyan Confers Honorary Degrees at Commencement
Wesleyan University conferred honorary degrees at its annual commencement. James Edward Holmes of Brooklyn received the Bachelor of Divinity, Francis Gene Bennediet of Boston earned Doctor of Science, Watson Carrasso quire of Seattle was awarded Doctor of Laws, with other recognitions noted for notable public service and long-term Wesleyan trusteeship. The report includes misreadings from the source text.
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Epecal
United Press
Middletown
Wesleyan University Tay
Shanklin
Lnetor
James Edward Holmes
Brooklyn
Andrew All- Gea
Minneapoke
Mine
Riam
Montclair
Chabgiv
Hina
Francis Gene Bennediet
Carnegie Nutrition Laboratory
Boston
Watson Carrassoquire
Seattle
Wash
United States
Wesleyan
Monroe Doctrine and two political schools of liberty
The piece traces the Monroe Doctrine as a defense against European monarchies and explains two political schools: aristocratic rule with centralized power and popular rule with consent of the governed. It notes Jeffersons declaration of equality, the 1823 stance, and later shifts toward centralized power in Europe and U S. policy.
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Press Bureau
National Democratic League of Clubs
Republic of
Rome
Jefferson
Europe
Verona
Italy
Spain
Monroe
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Venezuela
Grover Cleveland
United
Repubiic
Commission
Central
South America
Atlantic
United States of America
Notable Bargains in Undermuslin and Corset Sale
First day brings bustle as buyers hunt for styles. Hundreds of garments sold. remaining stock offers appealing values. Incomplete size lists. only those present are priced as bargains. Visit for personal inspection of the Undermuslin Department and fine children wear. Special two dollar J B corset model, sizes 18 to 26, on the main floor.
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Undermuslin Department
J. B
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Ave
More silk umbrellas and colored silks discounted
Silk umbrellas in black dark blue dark green garnet and extra good value at 1.79 and shirts at 1.79. A sleeveboard padded waist with detachable set handle and a long pointed iron for sleeves flounces and children's dresses offered for 39 cents. Basement Furnishing Store features tea room seasonable treats like strawberry shortcake and iced tea.
Subjugation of Philippine Islands Urges End to Colonial Empire
John F. Shafroth argues against imperial rule in the Philippines, citing liberty, consent of the governed, and Monroe Doctrine violations. He warns continued distant rule threatens peace and prosperity and calls the Democratic Party to emphasize dangers of colonialism.
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Philippine Islands
Democratic Party
John F. Shafroth
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