Campaign slate for state and national offices announced
On Thursday October 5, 1916 voters are presented a slate listing Woodrow Wilson for president Thomas Marshall for vice president Homer S Cummings for United States senator Jeremiah Donovan for Congress Fourth District and Morris B Beardsley for governor. The notice highlights the major party nominees and directs readers to participate in the forthcoming election.
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Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Homer S. Cummings
Jeremiah Donovan
Morris B. Beardsley
The Farmer October 5 1916 President’s America First Policy
A front page analysis defends the president against factional charges of sectarian bias. It asserts his national loyalty transcends regional or religious lines, noting broad appointments and expansive legislation as proof of inclusive governance for Catholics Protestants Jews Southerners Northerners and all Americans.
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le the Farmer
Vatican
South
North
Washington
America
Congress
Accusations and standoff over diplomacy and war in Belgium debate
The piece argues that the dispute between Hughes and Roosevelt over handling Belgium risks war, criticizing both for favoring note diplomacy over deeds. It questions America's duty, condemns anti Catholic and pro Catholic press, and attacks demagogic tactics reviving Civil War hatreds while labeling Wilson as both pro German and pro British by turns.
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Hell
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Roosevelt
Hope
Mexico
Bely
United States
Scountry
Roosevelt
New York World
M. Roosevelt
Rim
Belgium
Hur
America
Congo
Turkey
Russia
Ireland
Europe
Germany
Toni Watson
New England
West
Wilson
E. J. Hill
Fourth District
South
War time journalism and clock change debates across Europe
The piece surveys wartime newspaper circulation in Germany Austria France and Britain noting paper shortages and shifting sizes while London titles push above a million copies daily. It covers Portugal's stance with Britain and reflects on daylight saving experiments abandoned as clocks return to normal.
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Teutons
France
England
America
Paris
London Daily Mirror
Daily Mail
Lora Northcliffe
Daily News
Daily Sketch
Evening News
Daily Chronicle
Daily Express
Morning
Evening Star
the Times
Lord Northcliffe
Daily Telegraph
Post
Globe
Evening Standard
Westminster Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
Sunday Pictorial
News of the World
Brooklyn Eagle
Germany
Columbus Day Observed in Costa Rica Marking Early Colony Efforts
Costa Rica commemorates Columbus Day on October 5 as the first Central American contact anniversary. The piece notes Columbus fourth voyage along Nicaragua and Costa Rica, initial friendly native relations, subsequent Spanish cruelty, and eventual colonial consolidation under Neuva Cartago after battles and settlements.
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Central America
Christopher Columbus
Nicaraguai
Costa Rica
Columbus
Spain
Badajoz
Coronado
Neuva Cartago
Portugal Reaffirms War Aims On Sixth Republic Anniversary
The article notes Portugal marks six years since the revolution that deposed King Manuel II and established a republic. It argues the republic faces hostile royalist press abroad but has shown disinterested participation in the war, driven by treaty ties with England and a desire to aid France and Britain while seeking nothing for itself.
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England
Great Britain
Portugal
Manuel II
Europe
America
Bulgaria
Turkey
Italy
Romania
Germany
Spain
France
Republic
Viscount de Alte
Belgium
Named For Senator Nominated At Torrington Convention
At the Democratic convention of the thirtieth district in Torrington, George F. Farnham was nominated for state senator. Michael F. Dwyer, at the probate convention, was nominated for judge of probate. Taxed levied include Norfolk ten mills and Winchester twelve mills.
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Torrington
George F. Farnham
Michael F. Dwyer
Norfolk
Winchester
Exclusive coats and hats tempt with long price range
The store showcases Bolivian cloth coats cut full and lined, with prices from 50 to 150 dollars. Velvet hats for school and general wear are praised for style and comfort. Second floor offers wool velour coats with satin linings, tailored suits, and velvet velour ensembles in pastel shades, from 20 to 250 dollars.
Outing Flannel Garments for Frosty Mornings
October brings frosty mornings and nights requiring warm garments. Flannel short skirts in white and color priced 50 69 and 75 cents. Nightgowns for women and children 59 75 and 1.00. Night drawers for little folk 59 75 89 and 1.00. Bathrobes of heavy flannel and blanket robes in attractive colors. Eiderdown dressing sacques offered.
Fall Fashion Accessories and Small Decorative Goods
Collars and cuff sets in broadcloth and white satin variants priced from 50 cents to 3 50. White broadcloth with Georgette edges offered at 1.00. Picture frames for postcards or photos in wood or gilt 10 19 and 29 cents. Ivory and mother of pearl bookmarks and paper cutters, Japan novelties at 25 and 50 cents. Sautoir ribbons with slides for lorgnons watches and glasses. Late arrivals priced 50 cents to 1.00.
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Japan
Bridgeport Autoists Fined in Westport Court
Several Bridgeport motorists were tried before Justice Manuel A. Purdy for open mufflers or unlighted lamps. All were fined $1 to $2 plus about $10.06 costs. Defendants included Arthur Linley James G. Smith Albert W. Gollen berg Michael Corso Arthur Johnson of Norwich Lé land F Gilbert of South Norwalk. Frederick F. Spencer paid $26 after a nolle entry. Carl Nelson and Frederick W. Karstengs were adjourned to Friday morning.
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Bridgeport
Manuel A. Purdy
Harry B. Sherwood
Arthur Linley
James G. Smith
Albert W. Gollenberg
Michael Corso
Arthur Johnson
Norwich
Léland F. Gilbert
South Norwalk
Frederick F. Spencer
Carl Nelson
Frederick W. Karstengs
Class In Aviation For Field Officers
San Diego, Oct 5. A class in aviation for training field officers including majors lieutenants colonels and colonels will be established at North Island soon according to a War Department dispatch. The course does not aim to make active aviators but to prepare officers for aviation duties.
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San Diego
Cal
Majjor
North Island
War Department
Hat and dress hat shop hosts training course note
The excerpt notes a course to familiarize participants with training required and tactical use for aeroplanes. It mentions BE. H. Dillon & Co at 1105 Main Street with a large collection of untrimmed and trimmed dress hats. Former United States Senator William Warner died at his home in Kansas.
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BE. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
United States
William Warner
Kan
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