Holy Week Observances Bring Color to Mexico City
Mexico City prepares for la Semana de los Muertos with elaborate Holy Thursday services in the cathedral and joyous processions. Good Friday features sombre rites, the Senã ritual, Judas effigies burned, and a riotous holiday that clears streets for the poor while many businesses close until Monday.
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Mexico
la Semana de Los Muertos
Mexico City
Judas
Christ
Hell
Jesus
Women Orators Debate Ballot Amendment in General Assembly
Thursday, March 20, 1913, reports on women speakers in the General Assembly debate over a constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage. Antis oppose submitting the measure now, while supporters argue it requires a two-thirds House and Senate vote and a voter majority, likely not until 1915.
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General Assembly
House
Senate
Bridgeport Bond Referendum Debate and Procedures
The Bridgeport delegation endorses no bond issues and supports referendums on debt proposals. About 7,500 voters have weighed in on bonds, while aldermen and the Tax Board act as the small minority. Two referendum types exist optional for bonds under 1911 laws and blanket for bridge, sewer, and almshouse bonds to be voted in November.
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Bridgeport
Democratic Party
Board of Aldermen
Tax Board
General Assembly
End of Dollar Diplomacy President
Wilson criticizes the six nation loan and its coercive terms. He argues American bankers should only lend under terms a Chinese banker could obtain in the United States or refrain from profiting from U S resources. The piece urges fair play and warns against entanglement in costly disputes.
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Wilson
China
America
United States
Crowell Crowell Death Notice Stamford March 18
Died Stamford March 18 Sirlam H Crowell aged 27 years of Pound Ridge NY with probate. Rogers Danbury March 138 Maryatte widow of John BE Rogers aged 68 Henna.
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Crowell
Stamford
Sirlam H. Crowell
Pound Ridge
N. Y
William Tones
Rogers
Danbury
Maryatte
John BE
Best Laxive Figsen Sold at Atlantic Pharmacy
Local ad notes laxative tablets made from figs senna and cascara offered at Atlantic Pharmacy 990 Main St. Mest te Desde Manlee.
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Atlantic Pharmacy
Main ST
Mest Te Desde
Manlee
Mileage question closed as governor sustains Peck veto
The governor sustains the Peck mileage bill veto closing the question for years. The measure aimed to require railroads to transport state officers and legislature under a New Jersey style statute. Critics warn the veto will reduce attendance, empower powerful interests, and cost the state millions in bad or missed laws, harming the Democratic side and poorer legislators.
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General Assembly
New Jersey
Editorial Notes On Eightieth Birthday and Noted Figures
Editorial notes mark Dr. Charles William Eliot entering his eightieth year as Harvard president emeritus and foe of suffrage. The piece also highlights Crittenden Marriott a Baltimore native and author who has served as naval cadet, insurance clerk and war correspondent. It mentions Dr. David Hummell Greer head of New York Anglican diocese turning seventy, with a clerical career starting in 1866 in Clarksburg and service in Covington.
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Charles William Eliot
Harvard
Globe-Trotter
Crittenden Marriott
Baltimore
Naval Academy
San Francisco
New York
Cuba
Philippines
South Africa
David Hummell Greer
Potter
Wheeling
W. Va
Clarksburg
Covington
Prominent English aristocrat and abolition-era works noted
The piece recalls Hon John Ward of the Ward family and his royal service, recalls the 1852 release of Uncle Tom's Cabin and its impact, and notes Dr Martin Kellogg Schermerhorn born seventy two years ago who links science, religion, and animal thought.
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John Hubert Ward
Whitelaw Reid
Earl of Dudley
Ireland
Australia
Ward
John Ward
Edward VII
Queen Alexandra
King George
South Africa
United States
Washington
Martin Kellogg Schermerhorn
Harvard Department of Philosophy
Durham
N. Y
Buffalo
Boston
Newport
Protestant Episcopal Church
Richmond
Ottawa
Ont
Willimantic
Conn
Schermerhorn
Winter Sun Bath For Hair Health And Shine
A column urges women to expose hair to midday sun and fresh air during winter to revive tresses worn by artificial heat and heavy hats. Daily sun brushing banishes oils, adds shine, and improves scalp health, recalling ancient women who flourished with sun and air.
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Sol
Dewitt Ward Seeks Higher Allowance For Niece
Surrogate Fowler raised the annual allowance for Helen A. Dewitt from 12000 to 20000 dollars citing rising expenses and a spring outfit costing 1800 dollars. The ward attends a girls school catering to wealthy families and needs funds to maintain social position. A note says the Women’s Auxiliary of Park Avenue Temple holds a meeting Friday at 3 p.m. in the vestry.
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New York
Josiah H. Dewitt
Helen A. Dewitt
Fowler
Miss Dewitt
Women’s Auxiliary
Park Avenue Temple
Auto Tires Now In Stock At Alling Rubber Store
Alling Rubber Store offers a full range of auto tires in every size with prices that will please customers.
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Alling Rubber
Auto Supplies And Sundries In One Stop Shop
A local listing highlights auto supplies including refiners patches cements batteries jacks wrenches covers oils greases and a thousand sundries for vehicle upkeep and repair. The catalog suggests a broad inventory for mechanics and motorists seeking common and specialty items in one location.
Bicycle Tire Stock in Bridgeport Wide Selection
Bridgeport stores offer the largest stock of bicycle tires priced from 1.75 to 4.25 with no extra charge for cementing on. The ad highlights a broad range of sizes and brands for quick service and installation.
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Bridgeport
Fair Week Jewelry Selection Highlights
The jewelry section offers Platinum and Diamond Bracelet at 145 dollars and 235 dollars for a variant, platinum earrings at 50 dollars, cluster diamond sets in platinum at 60 dollars, solitaires and rings from 19.50 to 145 dollars, dinner rings 115 and 165 dollars, ruby and diamond pieces 42.50 to 195 dollars, cuff links 25 to 40 dollars, scarf pins 19.50 to 40 dollars. Prices are cited as very low for Fair Week.
Easter Handkerchiefs at the Main Floor
Easter handkerchiefs feature alluring designs suited for the season with initial options for men and women. Dainty colored novelties priced 13 to 75 cents, embroidered styles from 25 cents to 3 dollars, plus men’s hemstitched white handkerchiefs with woven borders. Main floor.
Special Fair Week Attractions Concerts in Carpet Room
The New York Plectrum Orchestra joins Beynon Quartette for a Saturday program in the Carpet Room on first floor at o clock. Children stories by Miss Virginia Powell in Reading Room with multiple daily showings. Willow craft weaving demonstrations by Mr Samosoda in Furniture Store. Linen weaving by Miss Childs of Deerfield in Linen Section. Glass etching by Mr Eicke in China Store. The Dorr Toothpick Machine shown in Kitchenware Store.
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New York Plectrum Orchestra
Beynon Quartette
Virginia Powell
Samosoda
Miss Childs
Deerfield
Mr. Eicke
Dorr
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Hoosier
Blanche Srey
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E. Halligan
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Frank Miller Lumber Co
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