Prosperity vs War as Hill Attacks On Peace Policy
In a editorial voice from Bridgeport, Oct 6 1916 the author critiques political opponent Mr Hill and Holcomb for arguing against prosperity tied to wartime peace. The piece defends Democratic leadership and praises American ingenuity and progress while warning against partisan denial of national prosperity. It contrasts peace with a hungry politics clinging to conflict, urging support for the administration's election agenda.
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Wilson names eight hour law board Republicans with mixed records
President Wilson announced a three member commission to study the Adamson eight hour law for railroad workers. George W. Goethals Edgar E. Clark and George Rublee are named to lead the investigation with non partisan aims. The board will report to Congress and the President with expenses capped at 25000 dollars for travel and staff.
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Interstate Commerce Commissioner
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Federal Trade Commission
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New Hampshire
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Police Superintendent Investigating Officer Over Complaint
John H. Redgate, superintendent of Police, is examining misconduct charges against Officer John F. Murphy based on a complaint by shoe dealer Harry Brown of 1315 Main Street. Brown says Murphy used profanity and pushed him when he protested over a shoe issue. The inquiry will be sent to the police commissioners who may grant a hearing.
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John H. Redgate
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Harry Brown
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Board of Police Commissioners
Bridgeport Man Files Bankruptcy Amid Paper Shortage
Michael Bacile files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 2875.55, 2135.55 unsecured, assets 570 on open account. Note cites year and sever paper shortage prompting schools to rely more on blackboards and teachers to assign written work.
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Michael Bacile
Bridgeport
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Lithuanian Tag Day Aims at Dual Relief Funds
National Lithuanian tag day set for November 1 in this city seeks to raise funds for two causes. Delegates from twelve local groups favor assisting the Red Cross and Lithuanian Relief Society. Tentative plan to collect funds for both, with some observers supporting each charity.
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Red Crogs
Fashion items and footwear for little ladies and home wares
Fashion Talk highlights a wide range of girls clothing from coats and hats to frocks, belts, and shoes with prices from $1.00 to $10.50. Also advertised are kitchenware items including enamel dishes, Klever Kraft glassware, and a compact steel sweeper with a three-bellows dust nozzle.
Novelty Taffetas and Plaid Ribbons Arrive in New Colors
New supply of ribbons features Hairbons novelty taffetas in leading colors with 5 inch width and 25 to 29 cent prices. Plain and moire taffetas offered at 25 and 59 cents per yard. Plaid ribbons in fresh combinations priced at 59 cents. Main floor.
Special Millinery and Vanity Items Display
Feather turbans in pheasant pea cock and guinea feather fabrics in greens taupe violet and other tones priced at 6.00. Hosiery sale offers Women’s Round Ticket Fibre Silk Stockings in multiple colors at 50 cents. Ebony and Ivory Toilet Articles include powder boxes talcum boxes hair receivers and brushes with prices from 50 cents to 2.00 and sachets and potpourri items.
Last Day For Applications To Be Made Voters
Oct 16 is the final day for applications from persons who wish to be made voters. The list closes at 5 p m that day. Voters will be made in the city hall council chamber from Oct 20 to Oct 27. Freight-rate reductions by Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Western Pacific take effect Nov 24.
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Western Pacific
Connecticut Suffrage Convention Moves to New Haven
The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association annual convention is shifted from Bridgeport to New Haven with Oct 16 and 17 dates. Mrs. Samuel C. Shaw to give opening address while Judge Morris B. Beardsley and EH Hill are listed as invited attendees. Bridgeport passed over due to poor accommodations.
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Bridgeport
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Morris B. Beardsley
EH. J. Hill
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
New Haven
Boston Broker Held for Grand Jury Murder Count
Frederick L. Small a former Boston stock broker was held for the grand jury on a murder charge in connection with the death of his wife Mrs Florence A Small after a district court hearing in Mountain View New Hampshire October 6 A fire destroyed 50 of 300 cottages at the Hedding Methodist campground at Begins By
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