War taxes and new bonds eyed in tariff debate
Washington reports that war taxes from 1898 may return and new duties will be added to the tariff bill to raise funds. A four cent a pound coffee tax and higher liquor license fees are among measures, with other taxes on bank checks and inheritances. President Taft prepares a brief tariff reform message outlining revenue needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Treasury
Cleveland
House
Ways and Means
Cortelyou
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Taft
Arm Caught in Plant Gear Injures Worker at West End
John Novack of 1 9 0 Pine Street was crushed in a gearing at the American Tube and Stamping West End plant last night. He suffered a crushed arm and other injuries and was transported to St Vincent's Hospital by ambulance with Dr Ives assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Novack
Pine Street
West End
American Tube & Stamping Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ives
Delegates Return Home From Syracuse Meeting
Returning delegates from the Head Camp K of W at Syracuse last night were greeted by fellow members at the railroad station. Local members express enthusiasm for a separate jurisdiction from Connecticut and Rhode Island, with Bridgeport as the likely site for the next Head Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Bridgeport
Court Marina Ladies Night set for March 16
Court Marina F of A hosts Ladies Night in Sonic Hall for members and their guests. The degree team issued over 200 invitations with red white and blue decor and electric lights. Harvey's Orchestra will play as souvenir programs and an elaborate buffet lunch are prepared for what organizers call a historic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Marina
F. of A
Masonic Hall
Harvey
Flatulency or Wind On Stomach Digestive Aid Claim
An advertisement extols flatulency relief through Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It details gas dangers from improper digestion, claims the pills digest gas, prevent decay, restore gastric fluids, and allow the stomach to rest. The product is pitched as universally effective and available via mail order from F. A. Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Stuart
America
Canada
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Local Lodge Doings Highlight Odd Fellows Activities
A report from Eagles hall details the Ali Baba Sanctorum Ordinal Order of Humility and Perfection initiation of 10 candidates and installation of officers led by Shekinah Sanctorum of South Norwalk. Other lodge news covers Lincoln Council No 7 openings at Good Templars Hall with 61 members, Rebekah and Star of the East lodge events, and notes on fund reports, anniversaries, and public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Baba Sanctorum Oriental Order of Humility and Perfection
Order
Eagles Hall
Shekinah Sanctorum of
South Norwalk
Woodmen of the World Band
Oficers
Hyasytee
H. M. Booth
Hyalytee
Perry
New Haven
Morris W. Brown
Order of Connecticut
Lincoln Council
Good Templars Hall
Arthur F. Williams
Lessor
Wiliam W. Bent
Mamie Butler
W. H. Galbronner
M. L. Williams
E.H. Byrnes
Jennie Burt
Edith Merwin
Harry €. Abercrombie
E. O. Marraffi
William B. Kelly
Harry G. Knot
Charles Abercrombie
City Seeks Bids for Paving Materials and Inspections
Bids for paving materials must be in the Street committee ten days before opening. If wooed blocks are used the city may inspect their production at the plant. Bids open March 26 for Golden Hill Street Main Street and related segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hill Street
Main
Water Street
Main Street
East Washington Avenue
Gilbert Street
Atlantic Street
Seaside Park
Parisian Sage Won't Baldness Cure Dandruff Claim
Parisian Sage hair tonic from Leverty & Bro is advertised to cure dandruff and halt hair loss within two weeks. It promises rapid regrowth on thinning hair and claims to be non greasy, leaving hair soft and luxurious. Availability direct from Giroux Miz. Co. in Buffalo, N J or 50 cents from Leverty & Bro. Want ads rate applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverty & Bro
Express
Giroux Miz. Co
Makers
Buffalo
N. J
Fearless Doctor Blumer Probes Free Medical Choice
A Hartford physician Dr Louis Blumer authors The Revolution in Medical Practice urging repeal or amendment of medical laws to allow patients to choose providers. The work argues against poison drugs, praises natural methods, and calls legislators to empower registration of all qualified practitioners. Hayes Betts sells the book at 35 or 50 cents. Bridgeport Institute event features Weber Pailbert Hoesch.
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Louis Blumer
Hartford
House
Senate
Blumer
Hayes & Betts
Main Street
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HUB Clothing
Arters
Banner Milling CO
Superlative Flour
Aaron
Bridgeport Public Market
Public Market Building
State and Bank
Sts
Spring Millinery
W. E. Halligan
Broad St
Bridgeport Distributing CO
State Street
Public Market
California
Geo. B. Clark & CO
Fairfield Avenue
The
Peck & Lines Co
Middle ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Crawford Way
Crawford
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
O*Honrke’s Union
Tobac Palol
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Cannon St
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Jee
Cee
Ide
Main ST
Empire
Directoire
Russia
Oxford Vici
Warner's
Memo
Kone
Marina
O. F. Charity
Rebekah Lodge
Jodge
Rebekah
James Phillips
Theodore Bouton
Wilbur Gleason
Clarence Mills
Lavery
Union and
Stratford Avenues
Edward Coles
Walter Reynolds
Robert Shaw
Philips
Mendell
Lamond
Fellow
William Davis
Wildman
S. Smithson
E. Rhode
Joseph Deegan
John Hyland
Morning Star Jodge S. of
Shepherd’s
Haddonfield
Oo. W
Ivy Grove Circle
True Blue Lodge
D. Oo. H. Koerner Lodge
Bertha Lodge
Fr. O. A. ‘Court
Roma F. of A
F. B. Brill
Bridgeport Musical Institute
Sanford
Fritz R. K. G. Weber
Otto Pailbert
William B. Hoesch
Charles Moore
Henry
Steer
Blas Howe, Jr
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