Creek Nation claims peace after famine and unrest
A narrative describes the Creek Nation transitioning from anarchy and bloodshed to peace. It details widespread famine, starvation, and the suffering of hostile Indians, noting humanitarian efforts by the government and the impact of fanaticism on subsistence. General Jackson’s military leadership is praised and a brigadier general appointment mentioned.
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Jackson
Tenn
United States
Brew Jackson
Genet
Fatal Waterbury Accident Involving Lamson Boy
Fifty years ago intelligence reached Stratford of the death of Charley Lamson, aged ten to twelve, son of George W. Lamson. The youth, playing near an old water wheel with other boys, reportedly caused the wheel to move and was driven into rocks, dying almost instantly. Mr. Lamson had but re-
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George Faust
East Bridgeport
Harriett Street
Stratford
Charley
George W. Lamson
Waterbury
Charney
Mr. Lamson
Butler Urges Armed Force to Shape International Mind
Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University called the war a test of the international mind and urged education to promote it. He argued that resort to armed force may be needed to deter imperialism and to ensure free democracies govern global affairs.
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Long Beach
National Conference On Foreign Relations
United States
America
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Post Office Remodeling Bid Sought for East Side Station
Post Office inspector C. J. Weldon will receive proposals through June 30 1917 for leasing space at East Side station for five or ten years from December 1 1917. Requirements include 3800 square feet daylight access rent water closets urinals heating and lighting fixtures at a stated annual price. Proposals and lease forms available from the postmaster.
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Post Office
C. J. Weldon
East Side Station
Warns Against Huge Increase of Income Tax
New York May 29 Otto H Kahn warns against a huge rise in income tax and unwise business taxes He notes Canada has no income tax and fears capital flight if U S rates are too high He favors an excess profit tax akin to the British model but doubled and a 10 percent offset on new capital since the war begun He questions burdens on the poor and urges legislative measures to ease living costs.
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New York
Otto H. Kahn
Canada
America
Kahn
Mr. Kahn
John D Rockefeller Subscribes $5 Million More
New York May 28 John D Rockefeller subscribed yesterday another 5 million dollars to the Liberty loan. This brings his total to 15 million dollars in bonds.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Liberty Loan
STYLE IN GLASSES FOR EYES EVEN
Eye wear fashion highlighted at Ray Mason Leonard optician 991 Masin street. The article notes shift from gold bow glasses to horn rim and toric lenses, stressing artful fitting by eye examination and Leonard’s long-standing, well known Main Street shop with varied frames for comfort and character.
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Ray Mason Leonard
Optician
Masin Street
Leonard
Main Istret
Mrs George Tours London Communal Kitchens
Mrs Lloyd George toured new communal kitchens in London districts and tasted meals deemed suitable for her household. Municipal kitchens aim to feed the poor at nominal prices and become self sustaining.
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London
Fishermen Sought to Crew Idled Ships in Ports
The New England Irish Exchange manager says labor troubles have ended but a skilled fisher shortage remains. Vessels idle in Gloucester docks await crews for Grand Banks trips despite offered pay of 200 dollars per trip and prizes for top catches. Experienced mariners are urged to return to fisheries as patriotic and useful.
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Grand Banks
Gloucester
Patriot Publicity Campaign Planned in New England
Boston May 29 plans for a patriotic publicity campaign across New England were announced by the Boston Common on Public Safety. A press bureau will distribute signed articles on farming by agricultural officials, war service topics by economists and businessmen, and military situation analyses by military scholars to regional papers.
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Boston
New England
Public Safety
War Land War Service
Liberty Loan
Billiard Champion Called to British Army Service
Melbourne Man, English billiard champion, has been summoned to join the British army in London and given fourteen days to settle his affairs. The call notice arrived during a close match with a local expert.
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London
Melbourne Inman
Builders Busy at Your New House
When builders get busy, ensure you have attractive hardware to suit good taste. Our store now features departments for all hardware used in house furnishing from tacks to refrigerators.
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House OF Better Shoes
Notable 18th and 19th Century American Milestones
A compact chronology mentions events and figures such as Charles II’s restoration in 1669, General Israel Putnam’s 1790 death in Brookline, Sackett’s Harbor attack in 1813, John Phillips’ 1832 death, Wil lam J. Duane becoming Secretary of the Treasury in 1833, Wisconsin’s 1848 statehood, General Winfield Scott’s era, monuments to Washington and Lafayette in 1869, the 1890 Lee statue in Richmond, and the Imperial Valley earthquake with light damage.
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England
Charles II
Israel Putnam
Brookline
Conn
Salem
Mass
Sackett’s Harbor
Lake Ontario
John Phillips
Boston
Willam J. Duane
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Jackson
Wisconsin
Winfield Scott
West Point
N. Y
Petersburg
Washington
Lafayette
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
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Troley
Shelton
Stoddard & Bishop
Shelton Street Railway Company
Bridgeport Traction Co
Shelton Road
General Assembly
George W. Wheeler
Huntington
N. Butler
A. L. Keister
Scottdale
A. L.keister
Ieee
Solon
Sapolio
Otto Kahn
John .D
Mrs. George
William K. Beardsley
New England Irish Exchange
Billiard
JORY
SCK & Son
Tall
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Ey Fairfield Ave
Middle ST. Aan le Pees
Imperial Valley, California
Hayes Fish Company
Haddock Market
Hayes
Water Street
Glenwood
Main St
Corner Elm St
Meat Department
Hamburg
Bridgeport
Istate & Bank Sts
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East Main Street
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Telephone Barnum
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