Resignation of District Attorney Kealing Stirs Party Scene
The resignation of Indiana District Attorney Kealing sparks a broader debate over political motives behind his move. Kealing cites constitutional and press freedom concerns amid federal libel prosecutions linked to Panama Canal coverage, warning of a dangerous strain on the nation’s governing framework. A Hartford Courant editorial adds that press cases should occur where papers are published, resisting nationwide prosecutions.
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Kealing
Indfame
Taft
Fairbanks
Wester
New York
Tedeth
Indiana
Panama Canal
Washington
Roosevelt
Hartford Courant
West Point
Governors Island
Sandy Hook
Inheritance tax debate and economy critique in Congress
The article notes 60th Congress deficits push Ways and Means to seek new revenue sources including inheritance and income taxes. It reports proposed New York inheritance rates, ante mortem estate gifts, and state measures, plus temperance requests to Mrs Taft. It also mentions weather warnings for inauguration, wireless ocean stations, and partial forest reserve passage with Cannon critique of He-Gov Guild.
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Treasury
House Committee On Ways and Means
Connecticut
New York
Senate
House
Guild
Massachusetts
Cannon
Roosevelt to sail from New York for Naples trip in March
Ex President Roosevelt will depart New York on March 22 bound for Naples then Africa for a hunting expedition. He plans to reach the outfitting point about April 21 where the dangerous hunt may proceed as critics mock the venture. Hartford faces a tax plan to raise the grand list by about 35 million annually for full value assessments, potentially shifting city shares. the scheme aims to boost revenue by roughly $100,000 yearly as full value becomes law.
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Roosevelt
New York
Naples
Africa
Hartford
Hooker
Corbin
Board of Finance
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Fairfield Fire and New History Book in Fairfield
In Fairfield the fire at Tyson Brothers Rubber Works dominated town talk. The loss is far less than feared, with modest insurance and under ten workers. The story covers delays, shipping concerns, and Tyson’s vow to relocate for better logistics. Dr Frank S Child’s local history book "Fairfield Ancient and Modern" arrived, detailing the town’s past, notable dates, and the village green, including witchcraft lore and historic sites months ago.
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Tyson Brothers
Loes
Stamford
Southport
Robert Tyson
H. N. Wakeman
Tysons
Ioss
Deacon Wakeman
Fairfield Rubber Works
New Haven
Union of Locomotive Engineers
New York
Boston
Flint
Bridgeport
Flint’s Corner
Frank Samuel Child
Fairfield
Boyle Pharmacy
Fairfield Historical Society
Mabel Osgood Wright
Milton
Lacey
Frank
Child, Jr
J. Sans Saltus
Uncon
Goody Knapp
Stratfield
Greens Farms
Weston
Easton
John Hancock
Continental Congress
Dorothy Quincy
Thaddeus Burr
Tryon
Washington
Trinity Church
Prime Ancient Society
Child
Mercy Disbrow
Elizabeth Clawson
Belial
Describers of Descon Bulkley House and Greenian Punishments
Historical notes describe violent scenes at Fairfield with described Indians skulking by trees during British destruction and a former whipping post on the green across from the meeting house. Records recount lashes and hours in the stocks for drunkenness profanity and Sabbath offences, witnessed by townsfolk during lectures and events.
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Descon Bulkley
Andrew Bliot
Child
Fairfield
Father Coleman
New Haven
Greenfield Hill
S. J. Perry
William Gould
Benjamin A. Bulkiey
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Westport Town notes as hall nears completion and local events
Westport observers report on Town Clerk Hyatt returning from Mexico where he nearly froze, the new two story town hall costing about 18000 and likely ready by April first, and Riverside avenue repairs pending snow. Other items include smelt fishing delays, a 125 pound catch, deaths from tuberculosis, church resignations, Florida trips, tax figures, school district changes, and local business plans.
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Hyatt
Mexico
Westport
Homer Beers
Washington
Jennie Keen
Church of the Assumpton
Catherine Luck
Greens Farms
Irving Mills
Springfield
Mass
Tom White
Riverside Avenue
Danniel B
Ruth Bradley
Florida
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Samuel A. Purdy
Bridgeport
William Rider
Washington, D. C
Mills
West Long Lots
Wheatley
New York State
William Taylor
Musical Society
Robert Post
Compo Beach
Stanley B. Fillow
Boston
Fred Bradley
Rosevill
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Conn
SHE Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeport Conn
Geely
Broadway
Paul
Menet
West
Weather Bureau
E. W. Grove
Dr. Child
Foley
Bright
F. B. Brill
Lor
LOG Preducts
Refine Co
RS. Cunningham
Prop
Court Exchange
Best Union
Thomas W. Grant
Main
Golden Hill
Royal Hotel
State Street
Main St
Ballard
W. Gillette Prep
Garry’s Fish Market
Cor
Wall & Middle Sts
W. D. Cook & Son
Water St
James Staples
Bankers & Brokers
State St
Bridgeport, Conn
P. L. Holzer
F. T. Staples
Frisbie’spies
Gracerradbury
Bermuda
Ocean Flyer
Prince George
Syate ST
Uman
Wilma M. Bachman
Cons
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
W. E. McKinnon
Gledhill & Co
COR. Water & Union Sts
Oxfords
W. K. Mollan
Victor
Excelsior
Century CO
Fred J. Elander
25Th St
Jaiten
Ee Tolson
Mer
MITH
Ira W. Jackson
George Greenspun
Henry W. Savage
Henry E. Pb
Irene Frankgin
Burt Green
Covington & Wilbur
Carson
Willard Caselli
Steeley & Edwards
Patsy Doyle
Raven
Chas. Evans
Young Men's Association
Supp! Association
Quilty
Monahan
Park City Theatre
Southworth's
Southworth
A. M. Wooster
Inw
U. S. Patent Office
Park Ave
33Rd Streets
Park Avenue
New York City
Reed & Barnett
Jersey
Owen Keenan
England
HOTEL
Hamilton
Arlington
F. Ingold
Aimee
Ant Gol
Srs
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