Rear Admiral Willetts Placed On Retired List
Washington reports Rear Admiral Willetts U S N is placed on the retired list for age. Born in Pennsylvania in 1851 he entered the naval academy from the state in 18T and served over four decades with notable service as chief engineer of the old naval engineer corps later becoming director of navy yards.
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Washington
Willletts
Navy
Pennsylvania
Naval Academy
Naval Engineer Corps
Navy Yards
White Slavery Probe Inquires Wages For Women
Chicago state senate committee opened an inquiry into wages paid women and girls in stores and shops. Subpoenas issued to heads of department stores and mail order houses expect testimony over several days. The panel also plans to probe conditions in Chicago and has summoned nineteen witnesses familiar with the underworld.
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Chicago
State Senate
Gassy Stomach Endangers the Heart
An old medical advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion. It claims gas formation and stomach pressure can affect the heart and suggests tablets restore digestion, strengthen glands, and relieve the burden, urging readers to buy at local druggists.
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Rand
Stuart
Reformers Secure Council Majority in London
London voters reasserted municipal reformers control in a closely fought council election. Of 18 seats filled, 67 went to reformers and 51 to progressives, boosting reformers to a 16 seat majority and paving the way to elect ten aldermen. Police guarded ballot boxes amid militant suffragette threats to destroy papers.
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London
London County
Obituary Notices for Clement Dawson Dennis Kelly and Helleric White
The funeral of Clement Dawson was held yesterday from 417 Kossuth street to St Marys church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated. Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased. Burial followed in Lawrence Massachusetts. The funeral of Dennis Kelly was held yesterday from 1568 Main street to St Patricks church with Rev Curran officiating and Mrs Casserly singing. pallbearers included James Rawley and Patrick OLeary among others. burial was in St Michaels cemetery. The funeral of Helleric M White, 12 years old, was held yesterday at St Marys church with many flowers and Rev Mulcahy officiating. burial was in St Michaels cemetery.
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Clement Dawson
Kossuth Street
St. Mary's Church
Father Mulcahy
Palieerers
Dennis Halkett
James Patrick Gill
Michael Wynne
Ambrose Degnan
Lawrence, Maes
Dennis Kelly
Main Street
St. Patrick's Church
Father Curran
John Casserly
James Rawley
Thomas O'Leary
Patrick O'Leary
Charles Murphy
Driscoll
Mr. Connelly
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Helleric M. White
Father
Mulcahy
St. Michael's Cemetery
Central Branch smithy foreman suffers elbow dislocation
Frank Maze, foreman of the blacksmith shop at the Central Branch shops, recently dislocated his elbow after colliding with a door. The fragment mentions lacking proper emergency equipment and includes an advertising line for the Farmer.
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Frank Maze
Central Branch
Beauty-Destroying Habits Save Your Posture And Breathing
A column urges women to adopt healthy posture and breathing to preserve beauty. It warns that slumped shoulders and a tucked chin harm health and cause wrinkles, urging readers to sit and stand tall with chest lifted and back straight for better vitality and appearance.
Bryan policy is universal peace
Secretary of State sounds note on national position of United States as it issues a policy statement. The article outlines a stance of universal peace and analyzes implications for foreign relations and national interests. Proponents emphasize diplomacy and restraint to advance broader security goals.
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United States
Secretary Bryan Preference for Broad Peace Tone in Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Bryan releases a general statement aligning with President Wilson on international peace and goodwill. He avoids specific nation questions, citing a past Indianapolis speech from August 3, 1900, about America's destiny, liberty, equality, and democratic government guiding world affairs.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Indianapolis
Wilson
Pleasant afternoon for Trumbull Ladies' Whist Club
Mrs Arthur Linley hosted the Ladies Whist Club with Mrs Howard Beach winning first prize a nut bowl and Mrs Burr Beach taking the consolation a bonbon dish. Guests included Mrs Leon Beardsley Miss Cora Beach and others. Next meeting set for March 14 at Mrs Burr Beach's home.
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Arthur Linley
Howard
Beach
Burr F. Beach
Leon Beardsley
Cora B E. Beach
Dean Dana
Bridgeport
John Patterson
Hlinston
Shuckerow
Poli’s Theatre
Rose Jones
Olive Loper
Charlotte Plumb
Mary Sorensen
Verne Barske
Bila M. Ward
Dr. Roberts of
New Milford businessmen go to New York for annual spring outing
The New Milford businessmen held their spring excursion aboard the 9 36 express to New York with a parlor car from 8 S Green National Bank president. They planned dining at The Imperial and theater entertainment as usual while the return train was not a special run. A long list of attendees is named including Dr C B Blackman J H Dodd and many others. In a separate case Adam Kowalsky pleaded guilty to assault with a fine of 1 and costs totaling 12 58 after an incident near the Point of the Mountain involving workers erecting electric light poles. He expressed regret at not delivering harsher punishment to the complainant Zlovosky.
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New Milford
New York
8. S. Green
The
National Bank
Green
Imperial
Dr. c. B. Blackman
J. H. Dodd
R. J. Hungerford
N. B. Booth
E. A. Ambler
B. S. Thomas
L.S. Richmond
J. 5. Addis
Charles Ensign
Geo. E. Soule
J. S. Pinney
W. G. Barton
D. W. Pepper
C. D. Blinn
W. C. Beeman
R. P. Strong
F. E. King
J. EB. Hungerford
Adam Kowalsky
John Zlovosky
Marsh
Merwin
Kowalsky
Zlovosky
Planz
Postmaster Appointment Rumor Sparks Local Jests
Deputy Sheriff A H McMahon, a candidate for local postmaster, faces a flood of job applications since Wilson's inauguration, though he has heard nothing official and suspects the timing is premature. Nurse May Ennis, who cared for Mrs Mary Hunt, returned to Bridgeport after an accidental fall. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder issues, promising strength without habit forming drugs.
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A. H. McMahon
Wilson
Miss May Ennis
Mary Hunt
Bridgeport
Miss Ennis
Jand
M. T. Ryan
Foley
B. Brill
Stratford Ave
Sixth Street
Stratford Social Aims and Town Notes for March
Stratford reports a sister anniversary tea in Warwick Avenue with Mrs W F Schwieger of Rochester. A sermon at M E church drew parents seeking guidance, while the firemen held their annual chicken supper with a goose donation by Selectman J Lattey. Fire chief investigated a central telephone fault at Nettleton stables. George Manchester named janitor of Odd Fellows hall and Elizabeth Gilford elected outside guard of the S B to succeed the late John Moon. Fire dept declined the midnight service allowance.
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Stratford
Robert Sildiman
Warwick Avenue
W. F. Schwieger
Rochester
J. Lattey
Central
Pang
Nettleton
George Manchester
Odd Fellows Hall
John Moon
Elizabeth Gilford
Stratford Avenue
Fire Department
State Cooperation in Federal Highways
Washington March 7 Cooperation on federal state roles in interstate highways dominated the closing session of the Federal Aid Good Roads Convention. Speakers urged uniform highway construction standards and a more scientific approach to improvement and maintenance. Reports from state organizations were to follow later. Lowest rates to California Oregon Washington Montana Nevada Idaho Texas Arizona British Columbia Erie Railroad Boston MA want ads cent a word.
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Washington
California
Oregon
Montana
Nevada
Idaho
Texas
Arizona
British Columbia
Erie Railroad
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Iron Workers Re elect Ryan Leader Amid Conspiracy Trial Fallout
Indianapolis March 7 Frank M Ryan of Chicago, a labor leader jailed in the dynamite conspiracy trials, was re elected president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Officers elected include Jones of New York secretar y treasurer. Mc Glory of Cleveland acted as treasurer and first vice president. Morrin of St. Louis second vice president. The convention approved raising 50000 to aid families of convicts and pledged mercy funds for new trials if granted. Ex congressman Cannon sold his 400 acre farm at Fithian, Ill for 100000 to residents Edward Stephens and Frederick Endicott. land bought in 1880 for 25 an acre.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank M. Ryan
Chicago
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Harry Jones
New York
Herbert S. Hockin
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
James E. McGlory
Cleveland
P. J. Morrin
St. Louis
Cannon
Fithian
Damville
Ill
Edward Stephens
Frederick Endicott
No More Constipation Olive Tablets Claim
Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute after 17 years practice. The tablets, sugar coated and non calomel based, claim to gently normalize bowels and liver with no griping. They are described as harmless and easy to take, with nightly use common among thousands. available 10c and 25c per box from Olive Tablet Co. Columbus, O. Ady.
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Edwards
Calomel
The
Olive Tablet Co
Columbus, C. Ady
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