Mileage dispute grips General Assembly over transport costs
The General Assembly debated the mileage question amid concerns it will bar poor legislators from regular attendance. Critics warn it benefits special interests by shrinking the legislature to a wealthier, easier-to-manage body. Transportation costs, up to 3.60 per day, threaten workmen’s measures and weaken popular government and party prestige.
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General Assembly
Hom
Géneral Assembly
Dr Shaw to Speak in Bridgeport for Suffrage Rights
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, a leading suffragist and orator, will speak at the Lyric Theatre in Bridgeport on Sunday afternoon under the women of Bridgeport. The talk aims to inform on the suffrage issue without urging a side, urging readers to attend free admission and seating.
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Anna Howard Shaw
Lyric Theatre
Bridgeport
England
Shaw
Wilson's rule to limit office-seeker interviews
President Wilson declares a policy to deny himself to all candidates for office unless a personal interview is necessary. The move aims to save the President time for public matters and rely on department heads to assess applicants. Frost and harvest notes indicate a late frost not affecting sap or sugar season.
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Wilson
United States
Igland
First Printing Press in South America Highlighted in Editorial Note
The piece reviews the arrival of the first printing press in Rio de Janeiro and the launch of La Prensa in Buenos Aires as a pivotal South American newspaper era. It cites La Prensa’s circulation about 175,000, its ten cent price, and profits over a million dollars yearly, contrasting with rivals La Argentina and others across the region. It also covers Ardía archeology reports by Prof. Butler, temple finds at Sardis, Artemis, Zeus, and mentions Nelson of the Kansas City Star facing a potential contempt-of-court issue linked to a divorce case coverage.
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South America
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
la Prensa
Jose Paz
la Argentina
Brazil
Journal de Commercio
Journal de Brazil
la Argentine
el Mercurio
Santiago
Valpariso
Chile
Lima
Montevideo
Howard
Crosby Butler
America
Asia
Minor
Princeton
Sardis
Butler
Croesus
Lydia
Rockefellers
Rothschilds
Cyrus
Persia
Alexander the Great
Zeus
Artemis
British Museum
Artemiz
Sarfis
John
Prof. Butler
Sart
Howard Crosby Butler
New York City
Rome
Athens
William Rockhill Nelson
Kansas City Star
West
Kaw
Star
Hizonmer
Ir. Nelson
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Notreme University
The
Kansas City
Times
Bryan's Senate clash looms as secretary of state picks pace
The Springfield Republican notes Mr Bryan’s appointment as secretary of state meets with calm national reception. It argues the choice serves political necessity and strategy, foresees possible friction with the Senate, and suggests Bryan may seek a short tenure if opposed by hostile lawmakers while aligning with Wilson’s foreign policy aims.
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Springfield
Bryan
Wilson
State’ Department
State Department
Senate
Mr. Bryan
Edwin Farnham Greene backs New England railroad control
Edwin Farnham Greene, president of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, urged constructive action in the New England railroad crisis at a gathering hosted by the New England Dry Goods Association at the Hotel Brunswick. He warned against criticism without help and pressed for a strong New England railroad to set terms and rates despite federal regulatory hurdles, noting Maine, Boston and Albany, and New Haven lines as pivotal to regional prosperity.
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Boston Herald
Edwin Farnham Greene
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Eles
New England Dry Goods Association
Brunswick
Eene
Maine
New Haven
Boston & Albany
New England
Inter-State Commission
Mellen
Boston & Jraine
New Ergeland
Women Start 500000 Fund Campaign for Catholic University Chapel
Washington reports a nationwide fundraising drive by Catholic churches to finance a 3500 chapel on the Catholic University campus. Local committee co led by Mrs. Robert Hinckley and Mrs. Burrel Sands launched the campaign with early organized efforts in New York Philadelphia Buffalo Baltimore St Paul St Louis Cincinnati and Boston. Mgr Shahan says the chapel will rival Notre Dame in architectural beauty.
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Washington
Catholic University
Robert Hinckley
Burrel Sands
San Francisco
Catholi
Fasse
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Baltimore
St. Paul
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Mgr. Thomas J. Shahan
Chupél
Notre Dame
Paris
Delaware Wins Highest Honors In Atlantic Fleet Scores
Washington reports the battleship Delaware led the Atlantic fleet in combined practice with torpedoes and guns, posting 46 026 for the year. Florida Idaho Michigan North Dakota Connecticut Louisiana Missouri New Hampshire Utah followed with lower scores. Georgia ranked last among 25 ships with 9 302.
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Washington
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Michigan
North Dakota
Connecticut
Louisiana
Missouri
New Hampshire
Utah
Georgia
Many A Suffering Woman Finds Relief With Foley Pills
A sufferer endures backache headache nervousness and sleeplessness not realizing kidney and bladder trouble. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief from pain and misery and a prompt return to health and strength. Adv from Brill Stratford Ave and Sixth St. endorses the product.
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Foley
F. B
Brill
Stratford Ave
Sixth St
Pneumatic Dress Form Demonstration by D M Read Co
The Pneumatic Dress Form from D M Read Co. allows women to fit and style gowns without repeated try-ons. A Pneu form Figure stands for fitting, adjusts to size, and then holds the figure with non elastic air proof cloth. It can be pinned in any way to show all sides and trimming, aiding home garment makers. Window display for a few days in the Pattern Section main floor. Price $14.00, claims lasting usefulness.
Berkshire Mills Underwear for VW Women
In quality ribbed cotton spring weight underwear for women, Berkshire Mills offers vests with various necks and sleeve lengths, pants knee or ankle length, tights knee length, all at 25 cents a garment. A satisfactory model with good fit and smooth weave on the main floor undergarment section.
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Berkshire Mills
Binner Corsets Fashionable and Well Made
The Binner Corsets command attention for their precise period fashion and high grade materials. Prices range from 5.00 to 10.00 with models for stout figures and long backs with hip shaping lacings. Corset section on the main floor advertises several distinct models at all price points.
Special Wash Goods Sale Saturday and Monday
Special offerings in wash goods feature Percales at 9 cents a yard, 3 500 yards with best patterns for summer dresses and aprons. Striped Madras 3 000 yards at 19 1/2 cents, neat colors. Ginghams 64 to 64? a yard for children's frocks. Basement displays include many other attractive wash goods for Saturday and Monday.
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Madras
Specials in Leather Handbags at 95 Lane
Specials in leather handbags from 95 Lane up to 4.50 and 7.50 are regular items. Displayed on open counters in the Leather Section for handling and inspection by all customers. Wistaria features include beautiful leather linings or silk quality, many with notebooks purses mirrors and more. Card and favors for St Patrick's Day and Easter offer clever sentiments with small prices in the Stationery Section.
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Wistaria
Novelties in Spring Cotton Goods for Summer Gowns
Vivid spring fabrics feature brocaded voiles and bordered voiles in light shades for fresh summer gowns. Ratines appear in plain and narrow stripes offering new options for fashion.
Auctions and Bargains on Ladies Apparel and Tools
A listing of various sale items including aprons for ladies, envelopes, window shades with fixtures, heavy awning goods, new striped fabrics, small printing presses, tin drums, shawl straps, Ever Safety Razor with 12 blades, hospital absorbent cotton, Yale padlocks, overalls and coats, long corsets with hose supporters, and clothes wringers. Special sale window from to 10 A M.
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Yale
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Radford
Main St
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Fairfield Ave
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Spaciay
Lord & Taylor
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