Connecticut Direct Primaries Move Toward Broader Use
Judge John H. Perry explains direct primaries as a growing national trend. The article traces origins from Pennsylvania to Mississippi, notes state-by-state adoption, and argues direct primaries strengthen democracy, protect town representation, and curb corrupt pressures while addressing common objections. It outlines proposed CT law details, including eligible offices, election timing, petition requirements, party checks, and minimum vote thresholds for state convention nomination.
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Connecticut
United States
John H. Perry
State Commission On
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General, Assembly
Vior Vera
Hartford
New Maven
Bridgeport
State convention outlines party platform and nominees
A brief explanation notes state conventions preserve party platform and nominate Treasurer, Comptroller, and Secretary of State. Provisions allow independent nominations by petition after primary results are certified. Similar practices exist in other states. Readers are urged to obtain and study the act and form their own judgment.
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Hughes
Privilee
Bedtime Conundrum and Gentlemanly Persuasion
A household tale opens with a morning in bed as a mistress refuses to arise. A doctor questions the unyielding servant while a stubborn resolve to fight illness emerges. A line about a debt of $30 appears amid wandering magazine fragments from National Magazine.
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National Magazine
Illustrated Bits and Short Jokes From The Era
A garbled OCR excerpt presents quips and light banter about love, memory, dogs, and a gag about a dog biting an ankle. It includes a joke about a dog’s bite and a German proverb about smoke, reflecting a compact humor column of minor items.
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Pamerby
London
Good clothes promote health and personal image
A London nerve specialist argues that well fitting clothes lift spirits and health. The piece extols tailor made suits over ready made, highlighting exclusivity, proper fit, and the prestige of a personal tailor, urging readers to choose Wheale at 1042 Main Street for new patterns.
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London
Merchant Tailor
Wheale
Torkant Lomdor
Paderewski
New York
Rev
Hugh Pentecost
Orator
Jerewski
Hugh
Marriages in Danbury Stamford and Danbury
The notice records three marriage announcements. Nellie J. Hungerford wed William A. Gregory in Danbury on March 10. Florence H Prior wed Cornelius A. Morgan in Stamford on March 9. Robert A. Burke wed Emily M Kling in Danbury on March 1.
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Gregory—Hungerford
Danbury
Nellie J. Hungerford
William A. Gregory
Morgan
Stamford
Florence H
Ka- Ward M
Cornelius A. Morgan
Sound Beach
Burke-Klug
Robert A. Burke
Emily M.lug
Obituaries and Notices From Danbury Brookfield Norwalk and More
A jumble of death notices and obituaries dated March covering Danbury Brookfield Darien Mianus Brockfield New Fulbuild Rethel Cranbury Norwalk and related families. Entries include ages from 1 to 79 years and names such as O Donovan Stevens Light Eddy Hull Bell Dayton Morrell Olmstead Hendricks and others with spouses widows and widowers listed.
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Odonnell
Danbury
Eilen O'Donnell
Brook
Dayton
New Fulbuild
Charlotta E
Henry J. Dayton
Mangunson
Hida QO
Mancutson
Morepell
Rethel
Daliet L Morrell
Olmstead
Cranbury
Josephine
Aaron Olms
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