Purchase of Danish West Indies for Protection
Senator James Hamilton Lewis argues the United States buys the Danish West Indies for defense of the Monroe Doctrine and Panama Canal access. He notes the $25 million price secures strategic near Porto Rico and warns against European or Asiatic appropriation, comparing future value to Alaska.
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Danish West Indies
Lewis
United States
Denmark
Caribbean Sea
Panama Canal
Pacific
Atlantic
Cuba
Neel
Europe
Asia
America
Old World
Western Hemisphere
Central
South America
Germany
Great Britain
France
Japan
United States of America
Porto Rico
Mexico
Britain
Venezuela
California
Napoleon
Louisiana Purchase
Philippines
Alaska
Wilson Led His Party Instead Of Wrecking It
Norman Hapgood argues in Yale Review that Woodrow Wilson steadies the party and achieves a strong legislative record while Hughes’s candidacy shows ignorance of administration. He warns voters not to replace the proven leader in a crisis, asserting Americans will avoid risky partisan shifts.
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Wilson
Norman Hapgood
Yale Review
Hughes
Dix
Mr. Wilson
New Jersey
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Dr Tukey to Address County Medical Society Meeting
Dr F M Tukey of this city will speak on Tests of Legal Functions from the Standpoint of the General Practitioner at the 124th annual Fairfield County Medical Society meeting. The event opens at 11 o clock at Wee Burn Golf club with President H H Barnes presiding. Papers by Dr Frederick W Smith and James W Avery. eulogies for Dr Charles B Hart and Dr James L Sullivan. Dinner follows and membership votes on local applicants including Mrs Daniel Banks and Joseph Cohen. Officers listed include President F H Barnes and Treasurer H B Lambert.
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F. M. Tukey
Fairfield County Medical Society
Wee Burn Golf Club
H. H. Barnes
Stamford
Frederick W. Smith
New York City
James W. Avery
Almanac Today Times and Figures
Almanac notes current times and solar readings with morning and evening marks. Entries list 5 57 a m 5 23 p m 9 34 a m 3 48 p m and 3 48 p m in a concise daily reference.
Adamson Law Endorsed by Former Ohio Congressman
Former Republican congressman James Kennedy of Ohio, long associated with McKinley’s district, declares he will vote for Woodrow Wilson. In a letter to the Youngstown Vindicator he argues the Adamson Act grants Congress power to regulate interstate railways and public servants wages and hours.
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Youngstown
James Kennedy
Ohio
McKinley
Congress
Wilson
Republican Party
America
Woodrow Wilson
Will of D J Gaynor Filed for Probate in Stratford
Dennis J Gaynor former Gaynor Mfg Co president dies leaving a life interest for his widow in 375 shares and the residence. The widow is residuary legatee with life use, and the estate passes on her death to daughter Charlotte. A trust fund from the plant shares will be created with Mrs Gaynor and Arthur as trustees. Upon her death, shares are divided among children: Arthur 105, Edwin 50, Charlotte and Mollie the remainder, Joseph and Frank 55 each. Frank is a New York attorney and John is named executor.
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Dennis J. Gaynor
The
Gaynor Mfg. Co
Stratford
Gaynor
Charlotte
Arthur
Edwin
Mollie
Joseph
Frank
New York City
John
District Workers to Hold Campaign Meeting Tonight
Hugh J. Lavery chairs a Democratic town party meeting at 8 tonight in the Newfield building. Attendees include the committee executive board registrars assistants and other district workers. Martin Gorman of the Democratic national committee will speak on campaign duties.
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Hugh J. Lavery
Democratic Town Committee
Newfield
Martin Gorman
Democratic National Committee
Fatimas cigarettes promise cool comfort and lasting satisfaction
The ad argues that Fatimas offer a unique cool, comfortable feel and a lasting sense of being “fit” after a long smoking day, noting a rise in conservative men switching to the brand in six months and urging readers to compare with other cigarettes.
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Fatimas
Root Defends Policy Cited by Roosevelt in Mexican Crisis
Elihu Root denounces President Wilsons Mexican policy as watchful waiting in a Carnegie Hall speech. He recalls his 1907 State Department stance for restraint, arguing redress should not begin with a threat of force against a weaker nation.
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Carnegie Hall
Elihu Root
Wilson
Root
Roosevelt
United States
Great American President Wilson Faces All Rage Against Privilege
The speech extols Woodrow Wilson as the greatest American and defender of unity, equal justice, and welfare. It frames opponents as forces of rapacity and privilege, the exploiters of children, and greedy concessionaires backing a corrupt system. It claims millions oppose Americanism.
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America
Woodrow Wilson
Edison and Ford declare support for Wilson for re election
Edison and Ford visited Democratic National Headquarters to pledge effort for Woodrow Wilson. They praised his leadership and sought ways to reach independent voters, urging facts over party for a Wilson landslide. They contrasted Wilson's record with Repub- lican critiques and highlighted peace, prosperity, and protection of workers.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National
Woodrow Wilson
McCormick
Daniels
Edison
Wilson
America
Ford
United States
Just Arrived Dutch and French Budds
Just arrived Dutch and French buds from John Reck and Son. Trade names and quantities not specified. Local dealer notes immediate availability for purchase and delivery.
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John Reck & Son
Reilly to Speak at Walnut Beach Rally
Meriden businessman Thomas L. Reilly, Democratic candidate for Congress from the Third district, will headline a Walnut Beach rally Thursday night open to women. He previously addressed a Milford gathering. Also reported, German cruiser Moewe commander Count von Dohna-Schlodien was killed in France.
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Thomas L. Reilly
Meriden
Walnut Beach
Milford
Count von Dohna-Schlodien
Moewe
France
Probate Convention Set In Bridgeport District
The Democratic probate convention for Bridgeport district will meet at noon Thursday in the board of trade rooms of the Newfield building. Attorney Harry P. Lyons is named as a possible candidate and is noted as former chief clerk in the probate office under Judge Edward F. Hallen. The notice also reports the death of Paul Beothy former Minister of Commerce and president of the Hungarian House of Representatives.
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Bridgeport
Board of Trade
Newfield
Harry P. Lyons
Lyons
Edward F. Hallen
Paul Beothy
House of Representatives
Forrmerly
Commerce
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
DR. Tukey
Adamson
P. Man
Will
D. J. Gaynor
Ai Sensible
U. S
Cbnstipation
Standard Oil Company
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