Open market debate on Steel Trust exposes price control dangers
Banker Henry Clews weighs in against monopolistic aims of the Steel Trust, arguing open market competition should prevail. He cites the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption and Roosevelt’s approval as keys to price regulation failure. The piece discusses congressional actions, tariff policy, and potential moves toward a new balance of power among major industrial players.
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Henry Clews
Steel Trust
Ince Civilizati
Drice
Tennessee Coal and Iron Co
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal and Co
Trust
Press freedom at stake under post office veto power
The piece warns that postmaster vetoes threaten constitutional press freedom, urging vigilance over funds after burglaries. It contrasts idle freight cars with hopeful declines, quotes a Cuban census revealing literacy gaps among voters, and discusses tariff revisions and timing under Taft and Hill, with skepticism about rapid congressional action.
Stock Market Outlook From Watson Alpers Co
The firm argues America’s strong agricultural and mineral base will underpin prosperity and that the incoming President should inspire investment. They foresee by year end a boom in prices and activity, though current uncertainties may cause irregularity and unsettled markets.
Rogers' Council Augmented by New Members
Three degrees were conferred on 30 candidates for membership in the John F. Rogers Council, Knights of Columbus, at Eagles hall. The degree team from New Haven led the rite with Knights from nearby areas watching, including several local clergy. Afterward, Rogers Council and guests met at Stratford for a luncheon with remarks by Grand Knight Harrigan.
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John F. Rogers Council
K. of C
Eagles’ ‘Hall
Councils of
New Haven
Rogers Council
Stratfield
Harrigan
Doan's Kidney Pills Use Urgent Kidney Health Warning
The notice warns that kidney trouble signs are unmistakable including cloudy foul urine back ache and fatigue. It urges immediate treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills citing Bridgeport Connecticut proof from Mrs. Thomas Burrs about her husband Thomas Burrs's long relief and lasting improvement over ten years.
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Bright
Doan
Bridgeport
Thomas Burrs
Iranistan Ave
Conn
Dean
Burns
Sae
Fairfield News Roundup On Rail Electrification Plans
Fairfield reports early surveys by the New York New Haven Hartford railroad for spring electrification from Stamford to New Haven. A new power house will rise near Naugatuck Junction to curb smoke and noise, while local items note personnel changes, church collections, a notable will dispute, real estate transfers, and local industry and social plans amid a busy town scene.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Stamford
New Haven
Naugatuck Junction
Stratford
Dewey
G. W. Smith
Main Street
Nehhemiah Perry
Boxwood
Ridgefield
Conn
Banks
David Perry
Fairfield
Nehemiah Perry
Perry
Richard Ereace
Lanford Redding
Heron
Trinity College
Dublin
Lord Howe
Washington
Hetzel
Spruce Street
Richard Sherwood
New York
F. B. Northrop
Bridgeport
F. A. Warren
Greenfield Hill
Eugene Burr
Eugenia G. Lacey Hallock
Plattsville
Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum
Morris B. Beardsley
Frank L. Seeley
John C. Smedberg
Samuel F. Beardsley
Hallock
Mt. Grove
Edward L. Cullen
Bridgeport Land and Title Company
Leon Ryder
Marlborough Terrace
Lenox Heights
Imre Krajnyck
Marlborough ‘Terrace
Southport
Guilbert
Benjamin Bulkley
Mt. Kisco
Newest Notes of Science From Curious Almanac
Genuine Morocco leather comes from goat skins tanned with sun. Radium occurs in varying amounts in igneous rocks. Every 223 lunar months yields 29 lunar eclipses and 41 solar eclipses. A silver dollar lasts four to five years in circulation. Producing one pipe requires about 100,000 lemons yielding 671 pounds of citrate of lime. A 20-foot cedar pole takes over 199 years to grow under average forest conditions.
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Morocco
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N. S. World
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State Street Report
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Ballard W. W. Gillette Prep
Henke
Boston
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Bankers & Brokers
State St
Bridgeport, Conn
Fire Insurance
P. L. Holzer
Georgia Real Estate
Burr & Knapp
Ridgeport, Conn
Bermuda
Prince George
Bermuda-Atlantic S S. Co
Parker’s
Arcade
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Open Eye
Best Union
Thomas W. Grant
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25Th St
Wm. F. Eee
T. E. Tolson
Everard
Port Liquor & Groce'y Co
Buckley
Broadstar
Bachman
Wilma M. Bachman
Cons
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
W. E. McKinnon
Postal Ideal Laundry
Commercial St
Wells
Henry C. Reid
Reid's Jewelry
Bank Street
Mith
Vira W
Geo. M
Cohan
Mimi Agugia
America
Cuttys
Kelly & Barrett
Willie Weston
Teeds
LeMars
Veronica
Hurl Fallis
Niblo
Talking Birds
Harlan Knight & Co
Irene Franklin
Quilty
Monahan’s
Star Theatre
Stratford Ave
Park City Theatre
A. M. Wooster
U. S. Patent Office
Willie
Gledhill & CO
COR. Water & Union Sts
State Street
Fred J. Elander
Jersey
Owen Keenan
Pairfield Avenue
Longacre
47Th St
Matilda MacDonald
Cornelius MacDonald
State OF Connecticut
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