Kipling's If Inspires Wilson in Public Life
Huston Thompson recalls a New Jersey era tale in which President Wilson kept Kipling's If in his wallet. He cited lines about triumph and disaster and bearing truth amid knaves as guiding his approach to politics. Thompson linked the poem to Wilson's habit of facing crises with resolve.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Huston Thompson
Denver
United States
Thompson
Kipling
Mr. Thompson
New Jersey
West
Wilson
Princeton
Mr. Wilson
Probate Court Notes on Phillips Estate Appointments
Ebenezer Phillips filed for Charlies H. Peet as administrator of Anna A. L. Phillips estate. The estate includes about 800 in insurance. Heirs include three brothers Eugene Larkin Edgar Larkin Herbert Larkin a sister Ella Beecher and three nephews Warran Walter Phillips Thayer. Phillips owns J. H. Luddington Co. Inventory lists 611.15 cash in banks. Appraisers were J. Alex Rob inson and Wellington Morton. Heirs are William S. and Lelia M. Smythe.
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Ebenezer
Phillips
Charlies H. Peet
Anna A. L. Phillips
Eugene 8. Larkin
Edgar H. Larkin
Herbert H. Larkin
Ella T. Beecher
Warran
Walter
Phillips Thayer
J. H. Luddington Co
Laurinda Irene Smythe
J. Alex H. Robinson
Wellington Morton
William S
Lelia M. Symthe
Connecticut hunts law enforcement pledge by fish and game chief
Superintendent Crampton of the Connecticut Fish and Game Commission announces intensified enforcement of hunting laws this fall. The aim is to protect bird and game life, ensure full compliance by all hunters, and curb violations by residents and outsiders alike. The plan seeks broad support and is seen as a correct step.
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Norwich
Crampton
Fish and Game Commission of
Connecticut
Civil engineers backing Wilson seek re election in 1916
New York reports Edmund T. Perkins says most civil engineers will vote for President Wilson because his administration “gets things done.” Perkins heads the Wilson Marshall National Engineers and Architects Association with Isham Randolph as national chair. Chicago figures join as officers and Chicago HQ opens with an Eastern branch planned. A Kansas German American donor supports the effort with a $5 contribution.
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New York
Edmund T. Perkins
Chicago
Wilson
Perkins
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Wilson-Marshall National Engineers and Architects Association
Isham Randolph
William J. Mueller
Cheyenne Street
Leavenworth
Kansas
Abraham Lincoln
Wilsop
Detective hunts fugitive in bridgeport area shootout
Detective Virelli spent 48 hours along the Westport Norwalk road while Westport posse and woodsmen searched for Vincent Cusco a 34 year old Westport truck farmer wanted for the Oct 7 attempted murder of Nicola Respinco. Cusco now held at Tombs prison New York awaiting extradition. Respinco in critical condition in Bridgeport hospital after being shot following an argument over grapes.
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Westport-Norwalk
Westport
Vincent Cusco
Frank Virelli
Nicola Respinco
Virelli
New York
Cusco
Tombs
Connecticut
Respinco
Bridgeport
Settlement Reached in Brennan Estate Suit
Alice Brennan of Stamford sued John F Brennan administrator of Malachi Brennan estate for $2750 after claim was disallowed. case before Judge Gager settled out of court with terms not disclosed.
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Alice Brennan
Stamford
John F. Brennan
Gager
Malachi Brennan
Man With Two Countries Aids War Prisoners
Rudolf Carl von Slatin, baron of the Austrian Empire and Egyptian army veteran, now Austrian Red Cross official, discusses prisoner of war relief in Stockholm. He urges humane treatment, prisoner exchanges, and cooperation among nations to aid captives amid World War I.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Kitchener
Khartoum
Egypt
Desert
Nile
Sudan
Vienna
Rudolf Carl von Slatin
Pasha
Francis Wingate
Slatin
Austria
Britain
Eugeee
Red Cross
America
Petrograd
Russia
Associated Press
France
England
Kitchener Remembered by Slatin in War Reflections
Slatin recalls Kitchener as more than a machine of iron and steel, praising his warmth to trusted friends and mourning the general who led England’s forces. He notes Khartoum’s fate and recalls a July lunch, emphasizing Kitchener’s organizing gift and the need for calm public thought amid partisan press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
England
Tommy Atkins
Russia
Kitchener
Slatin
Khartoum
Fairfield County Medical Association Elects Officers
The Fairfield County Medical Association held its annual dinner and election at the Wee Burn clubhouse Noroton. New members from the city include Drs Daniel Banks Joseph Cohen Edward W Dupee Carl J Gade George B Garlick Daniel Griffin Thomas F Healy James L Gilday Martin L Horn J Frank Quinn Upton Reich Thomas F Scanlon Maurice Stein berger and Edward P Weldon. Officers re elected: President F H Barnes Stamford Vice President Frank M Tukey Bridgeport Secretary Eli B Ives Bridgeport Treasurer H B Lambert Bridgeport Councilor Frank W Stevens Bridgeport.
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Fairfield County Medical Association
Wee Burn
Noroton
Association
Daniel Banks
Joseph Cohen
Edward W. Dupee
Carl J. Gade
Geo. B. Garlick
Daniel Griffin
Thomas F. Healy
James L. Gilday
Martin L. Horn
J. Frank Quinn
Upton
Reich
Thomas F. Scanlon
Maurice Steinberger
Edward P. Weldon
F. H. Barnes
Stamford
Frank M. Tukey
Bridgeport
Eli B. Ives
H. B. Lambert
Frank W. Stevens
Civil service exams announced for men in agriculture roles
Two male exams set for November 8 in poultry and egg handling and marketing with salaries from 1200 to 1800 dollars. Additional clerk draftsman exam November 22 23 for General Land Office innes 1200 dollars. Other 2 vacancies 2400 to 3000 and 1800 to 2400 in Markets and Rural Organizations. Women only home demonstration aid exam November 14 1800 to 2200. War casualties weekly total 22852. Also bulbs brought by John Reck and Son.
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United States Civil Service
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Office of Markets and Rural Organizations
General Land Office Service
Rnes
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
States Relations Service
RailRoad Crews Aid Wilson Campaign With Car Ads
United effort of New Haven Hartford railroad trainmen led by Henry A. Bishop Lodge 111 pushes re election of Woodrow Wilson. 175 000 buttons read I am for Wilson and an 8 hour day and slogans adorn freight cars to persuade shippers farmers and travelers along New England routes.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Henry A. Bishop Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
Woodrow Wilson
New Haven
New England
Wilson
Bridgeport
Maine
Villa
Hughes
Permission Granted For Spur Track In Streets Of East End
The public utilities commission granted Coulter & McKenzie Machine Co. approval to build a spur track linking with American Tube & Stamping Co. at Seaview and Connecticut Avenues. No opposition at Hartford hearing. common council had approved the petition. Hunter & Havens’ plan for a Water Street spur to a new factory near South Avenue also faces approval with no opposition. Freight cars would move via motor trucks on Water Street.
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Hartford
American Tube & Stamping Co
Seaview
Connecticut Avenues
Coulter & McKenzie Machine Co
Public Utilities Commission
Common Council
Hunter & Havens
Water Street
South Avenue
California Syrup of Figs touted as safe child laxative
An old promotional piece urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children. It claims a coated tongue signals need, describes quick relief as the syrup cleanses stomach, liver and bowels, and promotes choosing the genuine 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Success Comes to Woman After Three Long Years of Suffering
Miss Jennie French of New Haven credits Tanlac with ending three years of stomach trouble. She reports three bottles gave quick relief, restored appetite, and eliminated the lump in her stomach. The Tanlac Man and Atlantic Pharmacy promote the National tonic locally.
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Jennie French
New Haven
South Front Street
Miss French
Tanlac
M. M. Ochinoff
Atlantic Pharmacy
National Forks
Democratic Campaign Opens in Walnut Beach Night
The first public meeting of the Walnut Beach campaign will be at the Tower theatre. Judge E. P. O'Meara of New Haven and ex-Congressman Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden will speak. The caucus to select town representative candidates meets at the parish house Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Tower Theatre
Walnut Beach
E. P. O'Meara
New Haven
Thomas L.reilly
Meriden
Knights of Columbus To Hold Big Smoker
Park City council No. 16 Knights of Columbus will celebrate Columbus Day with a smoker tomorrow at the K of C building. An elaborate program of entertainment and refreshments is planned and all council members are expected to attend.
Ancient Order of United Workmen Convention Here
Bridgeport hosts the 15th annual A O U W convention on Thursday Oct 19 with nearly 150 delegates expected from across the region. Felix S Meigs of Bridgeport is expected to be elevated to Grand Master Workman, with Grand Master Workman Graham of Rockville set to be succeeded. Supreme Foreman Hoeman of Meadville Pa will attend and deliver an historical address.
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Bridgeport
Order of United Workmen
Felix S. Meigs
Farren Lodge
Workman
Graham
Rockville
Hoeman
Meadville
Fighting the Flames at Avon Field Show Promises Spectacle
Local firemen present a dramatic display titled Fighting the Flames. A four story hotel engulfed in staged fire, with lifenets and rescue teams from Bridgeport Fire Department, offers a sensational spectacle after the police and fire parade. Tickets available from firemen or Hartigan's drug store.
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Bridgeport
Hartigan
Fairfield Avenue
Avon Field
Bridgeport Department
Imaginative Fire Show Precedes Large Community Benefit
An intense preview describes daring fire operations as a great blaze consumes a big building and nearby structures. Firemen rescue occupants, carrying women and children from flames, while a football program, boxing, races, and other events precede the public admission price.
Bridgeport Night in New Haven at Shubert Theatre
Bridgeport residents plan to attend the Shubert theatre in New Haven for the Winter Garden premiere The Show of 1 Wonders on Thursday Oct 19 The two act musical extravaganza features a notable cast including McIntyre Heath Willie Eugene Howard and Grace Fisher among others The New York port exports for the week ending Oct 7 were valued at 76 499 094 An unidentified man about 35 was killed by a Boston and Westchester train at Ayre Avenue station The Bronx
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Bridgeport
Shubert
New Haven
Winter Garden
McIntyre and
Heath
Willie
Eugene Howard
George W. Monroe
Walter Kelly
Virginia Judge
Tom Lewis
John ‘T. Murry
Daisy I
Gaiety Theatre
London
Marilynn Miller
Grace Fisher
Mable Elaine
New York
Boston & Westchester
Ayre Avenue Station
The
Bronx
The Penalty of Overwork and Kidney Health
The ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney strain from heavy work. It cites Bridgeport resident H Spoering praising two boxes from Riker & Hegeman Co. and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills, price 50 cents, from dealers.
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Dean
Bridgeport
H. Spoering
East Main St
Riker & Hegeman Co
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John Reck & Son
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