Baseball Trade Tensions Stir Debate Over Japanese Invasion Claims
A fragmentary notice traces a debate spurred by claims of Japanese intrusion into the U S market. It notes American manufacturers urging government action against tariff-proof competition while referencing cotton exports and foreign manufacturing pressure. The disjointed text also contains obituary notices for Margret Ann Crowther and other individuals with scattered burial details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Foreign
Canada
Trentern
Ban Im Manufacturera
English Author Cosmo Hamilton to Speak at Contemporary Club
English author Cosmo Hamilton, noted for war writings in Harpers Weekly and Century, will address the Contemporary Club at 8 15 tonight Thursday Oct 12 at the Curtis home Waldemere Ave. He will discuss The Romance and Terror of Aerial Warfare and critique the British party system for the war. A wireless Rome dispatch notes Greece suspended payments due to a money shortage.
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Cosmo Hamilton
Contemporary Club
Lewis B. Curtis
Waldemere Avenues
Hamilton
Harpers Weekly
the Forum
The
New Republic
Century
England
New Zealand
Chitiven
Finn
Peenen
Europe
Sugar Prices Jump in San Francisco Market
Sugar rose to 7.56 per 168 pounds wholesale in San Francisco with a second advance in a week. California flour acreage and a higher 42 1 4 percent for first quality ceA contributed to the price boost.
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San Francisco
California
Locomobile to Expand Plant to Meet Truck Demand
Locomobile Co plans a plant addition as orders for the Riker truck grow. The firm reports a taxed capacity due to increasing American sales and large European and Allied demands, including British division orders and Russian shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker
Europe
Mexico
America
Goethals Heads Board Probing Eight-Hour Law
Major General Goethals governor general of the Panama Canal and Commissioner Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission were elected by President Wilson as two of three members of a board to investigate the eight hour law. Formal announcement of all three selections was to be made tonight.
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Omaha
Neb
Goethals
Panama Canal
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Congress
Price of standard Maiacinte patents flour rises again
In October the high grade family flour advanced 20 cents per barrel to 9.30, the second rise within ten days. The same grade cost 5.90 a barrel a year earlier. Thirty new cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the New Jersey Beer.
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New Jersey
How These Mothers Keep Their Babies Well and Strong
Reader letters praise Father John’s Medicine for children with improving health. Mrs J W King of Port Huron and Mrs Mabel Edga extol benefits, noting family use and relief for families unable to afford medicine. The missives advocate ongoing supply for households and endorse the product.
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Father John
J. W. King
Big St. Clair Sti
Port Huron
Mich
Mabel Edga
Motor Trucks to Run on R R Spur in City
A local industrial firm plans a curved spur from the New Haven line to Hunters & Havens Co storehouse and yard at South Avenue. The Public Utilities Commission granted city permission at a Sept hearing. a Capitol hearing is set for Oct 9. Locomobile’s A L Riker introduces a flanged wheel for stock auto tracks enabling railroad traction.
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United States
Pershing
Mexico
Ehav
Public Utilities Commission
Hunters ‘& Havens Co
New Haven
Hunter & Havens Co
South Avenue
Council Chamber
Utilities Commission
Capitol
Coulter & McKenzie
Seaview Avenue
A. L. Riker
The
Locomobile Co
Steam roller runs wild through street near Parrott Ave
An inexperienced Italian foreman lost control of a large steam roller used by Charles E Eisenman workers. The machine sped along sidewalks and lawns, narrowly missing trolley cars and autos before crashing into a curb and telegraph pole, then stopping. Police arrived, found no intentional harm, and released the operator. Neighborhood relieved.
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Connecticut Co
North Avenue
Parrott Avenue
Charles E. Eisenman
Charles Wheeler
Youthful Highwaymen Held For Trial After Robbery Attempt
Charles Romano aged 20 and Louis Marino aged 19, both New York residents, were held for the superior court by Judge Frederic Bartlett in bonds of 3600 each after a hearing this morning. They are accused of holding up Zintiti Banka and Frank Janicki, 802 Pembroke Street saloonkeepers, at gunpoint last Friday night. A fight erupted when the saloonkeepers wrested a gun from one of the suspects as police arrived.
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Charles Romano
Louis Marino
New York
Superior Court
Frederic Bartlett
Zintiti Banka
Frank Janicki
Pembroke Street
Autoist Cleared in Fatal Waterbury Crash
Clarence Appell released by Waterbury city court after being held for the death of Samuel Wheeler when struck by Appell s automobile. Judge Larkin ruled the evidence did not warrant continued detention.
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Waterbury, Conn
Clarence
Appell
Samuel Wheeler
Larkin
Obituary notices for Clarence H. Lee and Arthur Gilbert Mosely
The funeral for Clarence H. Lee is set for 7:30 p m at his Black Rock home with Rev Henry Woodruff officiating. Burial follows in Rumford Rhode Island. Arthur Gilbert Mosely funeral held at 2 30 p m at his parents Curtis Avenue home conducted by Rev Gerald Hard with burial in Irk Cemetery.
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Clarence H
Clarence H. Lee
Nash Lane
Black Rock
Henry ©. Woodruff
Black Rock Congregational Church
Rumford
R. I
Arthur Gilbert Mosely
Arthur Gilbert Mosey
Bailey Mosely
Curtis Avenue
Gerald Hard
Park Street
Inirk Cemetry
Public or private Hall street crossing debated in Bridgeport
Coroner Phelan heard testimony from railroad officials and city engineers on whether Hall street crossing is public or private. Railroad reps insisted the crossing is private and city proof is lacking. city engineers pledged further evidence. Phelan aims for clarity to avoid ongoing uncertainty and consider public utilities action if the crossing is public.
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Hall Street
Bridgeport
Phelan
Berkshire Division
Maxwell
Paul Sterling
James Cosgriff
Loui Bristol
Frank Black
Public Utilities’ Commissioners
Bride-to-Be Mourns As Friend Dies At Dinner
Miss Helen J Marth of 356 Cot tag street learns of wedding postponement as fiancé J Oliver Ritz a bond salesman dies after choking during a farewell banquet in a New York hotel Saturday night Friends present in the city report Ritz collapsed during the meal and died before help could arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen J. Marth
Cottag Street
J. Oliver Ritz
Ritz
New York
Stratfield
Whch
Reading Firemen to Be Feted by Local Company
The Neversink fire company visiting Reading from the east on an efficiency tour will be greeted on arrival by local officials including A. A. Northey and ex-Chief James Kenny. The True Blue Pipe and Drum Corps will escort the delegation as they march through downtown to Seaside Institute forbanquets tonight and tomorrow.
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Neversink Company
Reading
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Peskskill
Poughkeepsie
Danbury Derby
Waterbury
A. A. Northey
Warner Brothers’ Fire Department
James Kenny
Patrick Noonan
Louis Buddington
True Blue Pife
Stratfield
Main
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland
Btate Street
Broad Street
Seaside Institute
Neversicks
Name Five New Postal Employees For City's Growth
The Post Office Department authorizes five new postal carriers under Postmaster G. Greene to boost city delivery on new streets. Two daily deliveries will serve Brooklawn within city limits as 88 workers handle mail, equivalent to 96 with auxiliary time. New carriers are Richard F. Doyle and Thomas Lynch. Henry Busch Louis F. Schneider and John Reilly move from collection to delivery, replaced by substitutes. About 150 young men have signed for civil service exams for clerk and carrier roles on Oct 7 and May 14.
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Greene
Brooklawn
Richard F. Doyle
Thomas Lynch
Henry Busch
Louis F. Schneider
John €. Reilly
Civil Service
Millinery Moves to New Main Street Space
Millinery shop shifts from Fairfield avenue end to Main street location with brighter light and more room for quick service. The move aims for a Saturday readiness, with other planned changes to women’s apparel and floors three and four undergoing rearrangement.
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Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Ready woolens for dress or suit emerge in season
The article notes woolens for dresses or suits are ready with much discussion on which will be more popular. It highlights a wide range of fabrics and colors, including browns greens purples and lively plaids, offered at prices from 1.00 to 4.00 per yard.
Examinations Set for Local Civil Service Clerks
Howland Dry Goods Co reports two days for civil service exams due to many applicants. William Paul, secretary of the local civil service board, will oversee exams at the High School building. High scorers will join the substitute clerks and carriers list, with likely placements at the post office as current substitutes are depleted.
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Willam Paul
Civil Service Board
Jlocal
Bremen Sub Captured Claim Report From British Captain
Newport News reports Captain Reavely of the North Point says the German merchant submarine Breman was captured in the English Channel about seven weeks ago. The claim adds the Bremen was taken as it neared the channel, a tale repeatedly echoed in wartime dispatches.
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Newport News
Breman
Reavely
North Point
Supreme Court Holds Back Decision in BH 8 Contractors Litigation
The Hertford supreme court heard the appeal in Robertson and Avonne versus Aetna Accident and Liability Co. of Hartford. Judge Bennett awarded Robertson and Garonne $6,214.26 against Durkin and Leas of New York. Aetna was demanded to pay but bonding company refused. The court reserved decision.
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Supreme Court
Hertford
Robertson & @avonne
Aetna Accident & Liability Co
Hartford
Bennett
Robertson & Garonne
Durkin & Leas
New York
Aetna Company
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Pairfield Av
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Lawrence
Mass
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Johnley
W. Rorst St
New York City
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Grove Ave
East Providence
Earl
John Dugherty
R. D
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N. Yy
R. R
Hunter & Havens
New Haven Road
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Cannon
Port, Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
Bremen
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Senate
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Puget Sound
Wiliam Blackman
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