The Farmer Editorial on Railroads and Democracy
An October 1916 Bridgeport editorial argues eight hour laws aid business by curbing railroad looting and condemns big business for undermining public power. It urges Democrats and voters to embrace democracy as progress, warning against prejudice and urging rational reform aligned with historical benefit.
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Bridgeport
Oae
Peek
America
Connecticut
United States
New Haven
Challenge to McLean in joint debate urged by public figure
The text discusses a jury like trial in elections, noting that a plurality suffices for judgment and public debate should be fair. It highlights Governor Holcomb and Senator McLean remarks on foreign goods versus bullets, and urges McLean to accept a joint debate with Mr. Cummings to address issues directly.
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Holcomb
Europe
McLean
E. J. Hill
Bridgeport
Homer
Ss. Cummings
Farmer
Cummings
Regulation and eight hour law in railroad business
The text discusses railroad rate regulation balancing fair returns with public welfare, noting that state control applies to public service monopolies. It argues eight hour laws align with established regulation, acknowledging partisan misperception while stressing long-standing labor protections and safety statutes.
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Bette
Pate
House
Senate
Hughes
Save the Babies movement in Bridgeport charities drive
A Bridgeport health crusade titled Save the Babies aims to reach 10 000 people and raise 40 000 dollars. Advocating infant mortality prevention, the plan promotes simple, teachable care rules and visiting nurse support to prevent deaths from bad milk and neglect.
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Bridgeport
A Lowell Centenary Recalls the Lowell Family
A centenary tribute marks Robert Traill Spence Lowell born October 8 1816 in Boston. The essay covers his Newfoundland priesthood writings and teaching roles, alongside brothers James Russell Lowell and their sister Mary Putnam, detailing the family’s scholarly lineage and Lowell lineage from Percival Lowell.
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New England
Robert
Harvard
Newfoundland
Bermuda
Isles
The
Ray Robert
Unite States
Newark
N.J
Duanesburg
N. Y
St. Mark’s School
Southboro
Mass
Union College
Schnectady
Conception Bay
Boston
Antony Brade
Robert Lowell
James Russell Lowell
James
Land Diplomat
Mary Lowell Putnam
Hungary
Trail
Orkney Islands
Scott
Putnam
Charles Ruses
Mary Lowell
Charles Russell
Riley Day Remembrance Reflects Hoosier Poet Riley
A year after his sixty second birthday celebration in Indianapolis, James Whitcomb Riley is remembered as Hoosier poet of sun shine who disliked politics and avoided the world’s strife. His humor and rustic Indianapolis home left a lasting imprint on admirers who mourn his passing as that of a personal friend.
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America
Indianapolis
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Indiana
Jim” Riley
Lockerbie Street
Jim
New York
Metropols
Europe
The Bard’s Struggles With Verse and Identity
A biographical sketch notes the poet son of a lawyer with good schooling who wasted formal study. He spent youth hockeying and writes in a popular language, declaring himself a born poet. He recalls stalking cantos of incoherent rhymes and seeking medical proof of his madness.
Balkan War Remembered As Curtain to Current Conflict
Four years ago this Sunday the Balkan war began with Montenegro declaring hostilities on the Ottoman Empire, followed by Bulgaria Serbia and Greece demanding autonomous Macedonian rule. Turkey recalled envoys, wars erupted, and after initial victories the Balkans fell to infighting, drawing in Rumania and Austria. Bulgaria faced a swift defeat, paid heavy costs, and lost Adrianople and Saloniki, while tracing new frontiers and concessions with the Turks. Now Bulgaria again confronts a coalition advancing from multiple fronts as King Ferdinand weighs next moves.
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Europe
Montenegro
Turkey
Bulgaria
Serbia
Greece
Athens
Sophia
Belgrade
Constantinople
Balkan
Macedonia
Saloniki
Monastir
Austria
Rumania
Maritza
Adrianople
Dedengatch
Aegean
Ferdinand
Election of Father Ledochowski as Black Pope sparks liberal backlash
The article outlines the background of Father Wladimir Ledochowski, elected general of the Society of Jesus in 1915, noting his Polish heritage, ties to Cardinal Ledochowski, and prior roles. It mentions French and Italian liberal opposition, European war anxieties, and portrays press reactions predicting he would follow the Kaiser’s orders. It also briefly notes Ledochowski’s early life, education, and rise within the Jesuit order. Additional items include the drowning death of Private William A. Stewart of the 5th Maryland Infantry near Eagle Pass, Texas, and the incorporation of Electrolytic Chemical Works of New York with capital of $500,000.
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Wladimir Ledochowski
Society of Jesus
Anthony Ledochowski
Russian
Poland
Cardinal Ledochowski
Holy See
Father Martin
Society
Leo XIII
Pius X
Father Wernz
Pope Pius
Father Fines
France
Father Ledochowski
Paris
la Lanterne
Vnew
Ledochowski
Elizabeth
Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
Tarnow
Galicia
Rome
Germany
Hungary
Belgium
Netherlands
Town Clerk Shares Copies of Special Public Acts
Copies of acts passed at the recent special legislative session are at the town clerk office. Only 250 copies were obtained and demand is high. Monday only 15 infantile paralysis patients remain at the Isolation hospital as inmates are moved home. Ellis Strockman, Burrows nk cashier, confessed to a $10000 theft after surrendering at the state Auditor's Office.
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Ellis Strockman
Burrows Nk
Burrows
Ind
State Auditor's Office
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Bryant
Griffith & Fredrick
Chicago
Associated Press Service
EEE
Woodrow. Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Homer S. Cummings
Jeremiah Donovan
Morris B. Beardsley
Francis P. Guilfoyle
George Ulrich
Frederick E. Livier
Simeon E. Baldwin
Richard Elliott Willie
Burr Morris W. Seymour
Archibald McNeil, Sr
Raymond P. Jodoin
Lowell
Congregational Church
John Lowell
Massachusetts
Charles
Francis Cabot Lowell
Lowells
Percival Lowell
Bristol
England
Newbury
Che D
Read Co
Che
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST
William A. Stewart
Comrae E
5Th Maryland Infantry
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Tex
the Electrolytic Chemical Works of New York
Alling Rubber CO
Main St
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