Posthumous Paper on Canada and Local Politics
A vintage article discusses Sheriff Hawley’s alleged interference in city affairs and Macedonian influences, arguing party pragmatism in Bridgeport. It covers election dynamics, state authority, and debates over taxation, industry, and revenue measures amid reform talk and automobile labor trends.
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Hawley
Brandegas
Heraid
Omnion
Frovkfeld
Mel
Tha
Havin
Sen
Bridgeport
International shifts and a proposed inheritance tax idea
The piece notes European powers divided over Austria and Germany versus France, Britain, and Russia, with Russia withdrawing, and Germany becoming a key arbiter. It speculates on future power standings and mentions an inherited tax concept called the heritage tax taxing infants at birth. It also includes an ad for PAZO OINTMENT claiming quick cure for various piles conditions.
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Rosia
Hergegoving
Austria
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
Austra
Zervin
Rusnia
Japan
Venice
Ruagia
Reciprocity With Canada Reciprocally Discussed and Policy Impacts
Overtures for reciprocity by Canada faced a cool Washington response. The piece traces the 1897 British Preferential Tariff and its effects on US-Canada trade, noting growing US exports despite protectionist measures. It cites figures from the 1860s to 1900s and discusses Canada’s stance, tariff levels, and the risk of eroding commerce if reciprocity is delayed or rejected.
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Candy
Washington
Mesars
Cherston
Farrar
United States
Dominion
United Kingdom
Canada
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Review
Eugene Fury
Canida
Reciprocity issues stir New England trade hopes in 1904 banquet remarks
At the Canadian club of Boston banquet on November 28 1904 George E Foster MP from North Ontario argued reciprocity with the United States is a dead question for Canada while New England mills and Canadian wheat interests press for liberal trade. He noted past US efforts failed but urged education toward a policy benefiting both nations.
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United States
Canada
Canadian Club of
Boston
George E. Foster
M. P
North
Ontario
Washington
New England
Northwest
New York
Seaboard
William L. Douglass
Massachusetts
India
Car
Goldwin Smith
North American
Barthern
J. A. Bolles
Frederick K. Haynes
Laughits
Wills
British North America
Fairfield News Roundup Delays And Local Events
Morris family plans summer at Cornwall on the Hudson with Lewis Morris renting a cottage though not staying in town. Stephen Jennings suffers a mild paralysis shock. confined at home. Greenfield Hill Country Club hosts a Saturday entertainment led by Harold Hull with Neilin Sherwood and Simeon Bradly among attendees. Patrick Kelly moved to Bridgeport Hospital after longtime Fairfield Rubber works service. State police visit town Sunday to monitor speeders, per town meeting wishes. Hoy chapel to host Christian Endeavor Society concert next Thursday evening.
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Morris
Dr. Child
Lost & Finger
Lewis Morris
Cornwall On the Hudson
Ortell
Stephen Jennings
Main Street
Jennings
Greenfield Hill Country Club
Harold Hull
Neilin Sherwood
Simeon C. Bradley
Patrick Kelly
Fairfield Rubber Works
Bridgeport Hospital
Hoy Chapel
Pairfield
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Stalwart Local Notes cover church, weddings, and agriculture
The report covers Rev. Dr. Frank S. Child's Atlantic City trip and sermon on true ministry, a pending Elits-Chiia wedding at the Congregational church with eight bridesmaids, Carl Selrup's finger loss on a machinery job, and Greenfield Ladies Union quilting event. It also notes a California meadowlark protection bill debate and a Meadowlark farming insight. The Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. ads at Main streets highlight low prices and weekly Farmer insertions.
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Beiggeport
Rae
New York
Brary
Frank S. Child
Atlantic City
Frank & 3M. D
Theodora
Bessie Child
Carl Selrup
Bridgeport
Ladies Union
Greenfield
Hill
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Fairfeld Avenue
Esseingst Come
Fammer Lishing Co
Pridgepor
Inere
Bay
Recipe Canada
J. A Bolles
Milford Gazette
Regia
Binet
Meritadiy
Hien
Caistorgs
Teason Fairfield
Lercdorsana
Josie Sherwood
Frank Sherwood
Greenfield Hill
Smith
California
Stuckenbruck
San Joaquin County
Audubon Society
Senate
Moat
Connecticut
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
East Main Street
Europese Plas
Royal Hotel
Formeny
State Street
WEE
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Creer
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Ditung
Gledhill & Co
Bridgeport Real Estate
Burr & Knapp
Main ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Boston Household
MAIN
RS. Cunningham
Court Exchange
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Canmun Sts
Fisa Market
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Odd Everard
B'porteee & Greey Co
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Wilme M. Bachman
State St
Postal Ideal Laundry
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Wells & Lowe
Props
James Staples & Company
Bankers & Brokers
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Tates
BP. L. Ualeew
Earlington
Frisbie’s Pies
State OF Connecticut
Serch
Magdalena Liebeck
USA
Anna ‘Lang
Farmers Supply
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ST. Deniss Wadway
Mit Street
Tilston
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Emmet Devoy & CO
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Europe
Currant, Luce & Lace
Silvas Looper & Brown
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W. Jackson
Mats
Bernard Daly
W. J. Scanlan
Hattie Williams
Creature’s
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Cannon Street
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D. Cook & Sor
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A. M. Wooster
Patert Orv
Conn
Bockiston
Ecelee & CO
Bermuda
Prince George
Firstcinta Paaonper Mivd Reall Ateaser
Burt & Packard
W. K. Mollan
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