Wilson appoints seven to National Defense Advisory Commission
President Wilson announces seven members to the Advisory Commission linked to the Council of National Defense. Daniel Willard, Samuel Gompers, Dr. Franklin H. Martin, Howard E Coffin, Bernard Baruch, Hollis Godfrey, and Julius Rosenwald named to mobilize industry, transportation, and production for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Q Wilson
Indianapolis
Advisory Commission
Council of National Defense
Congress
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Franklin H. Martin
Chicago
Howard E. Coffin
Detroit
Bernard Farth
New York
Hollis Godfrey
Philadelphia
Julius Rosenwald
Council of National Defenses
Naal Defense
Mfana
Naval Consulting Board
Four Brotherhoods
Willard
Central Vermont Railroad
Trac
Johns Hopkins Unversity
Franklin “H. Martin
America
Oconomowoo
Wis
American College of Surgeons
Inez Stone
Munich
Martin
Holland
Cnfacteur
Rman
Drexel Institute
Society For the Promotion of Engineering
Godfrey
Gas Bureau
Blankenburg
Water Bureau
Howard Earle Coffin
Society of Automobile Engineers
Vof
Daniels
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Associated Jewish Charities of Chicago
Chicago Peace Society
The
Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency
Careers of Men on Defense Board
Samuel Gompers leads the AFL in labor legislation efforts including the Eight Hour Law and Federal Compensation Law. He helped create the National Department of Labor and co founded the National Civic Federation to improve labor capital relations. He rarely seeks public office. Mar dardo notes a NYSE director since 1899, a self made millionaire before 21, and son of Dr. Simon Baruch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
National Department of Labor
National Civic Federation
New York Stock Exchange
Simon Baruch
The
College of the City of New York
Critic Critiques Hughes Supreme Court Record Link to Political Ambition
New York October 12 C M Bergstresser founder and former publisher of the Wall Street Journal comments on Hughes defense of his Danbury Hatters ruling. He argues a presidential candidate using a Supreme Court decision in a campaign harms respect for the court and accuses the Republican party of impudence in choosing Hughes. The critic questions wealth and fashion aristocracy guiding trust in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C.M. Bergstresser
The
Wall Street Journal
Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Danbury’ Hatters
Supreme Court
Hiughes
Justice Hughes
Republican Party
Eee
Lost-A Barn
Two farmers in a town discuss cyclone damage with light humor about a missing barn. One asks about the other’s barn, and the reply notes he has not found it yet.
Lippmann links Hughes speech to German propagand
Walter Lippmann, noted economist and New Republic editor, asserts Hughes echoed German propaganda against Wilson. He notes Hughes voiced support for enforcing rights with embargoes or force, and claimed he would act where Wilson and Tirpitz failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Lippmann
New Republic
Hughes
Philadelphia
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
American Relief Commends French Appeal for Aid
Gladys Hollingsworth of the American Girls Aid describes a grateful response in France to U.S. relief. A sick man lacking resources receives clothing for his daughter and a doll. the scene underscores how a small donation can save desperate families. Contributions of clothing or money are urged to Pier 57 North River New York City or Mrs H S Glover Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed Gladys Hollingsworth
American Girls’ Aid
France
Pinto
Vestiaire
American Girls Aid
Ald
America
Pier 57
North River
New York City
Gladys Hollingsworth
Protective Association Aids 1890 Meals and 740 Lodgings
In the three months ending Oct 1 1916 the Bridgeport Protective Association reported 1890 meals and 740 lodgings for 81 house cases. Many clients sought food or shelter with some seeking employment or safety. Some cases involved widows, abused individuals, or deserting spouses and runaway girls drawn by wages. Cases refer to headquarters clients. outreach also assists others. Financial backing may be needed to expand housing and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Protective Association
Bridgeport
Emma Reddy Takes 10 Day Vacation With Brother
Miss Emma Reddy bookkeeper at Hindle's pharmacy on State and Main streets is spending a ten day vacation with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs John F Reddy of New York City in a social note from the Hindle's associates column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Reddy
Hindle
State
John F. Reddy
New
Young Women’s Association Opens East Side Branch
The YWCA invites friends to the formal opening of its East Side house at 335 Barnum Avenue with open house from 3 to 6 and 7 to 10. The $19,000 house includes dormitory for nine women, class rooms, dining and reading rooms, and a social hall with a central staircase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Women's Christian Association
New East Side House
Barnum Avenue
Gerald H. Beard
F. B. Grafinis
Katherine Richards
James G. Ludlum
Association
Lena Sheldon
East Side
Cynthia Moore
East Side House Committee
George B. Clark
E. Miller Buckingham
Albert E. Lavery
John Merwin
Frederick Rhodes
Beach Street
Philomathean
Lena Johnson
Harriet Bloxom
Broad Street
Tata Sigma
Sept Lois Club
Doctor Hawley Returns From France as Healing Ortho Care Cites Hope
Dr. George W. Hawley, returning from France, praises orthopedic treatment of wounded soldiers as crucial to preventing a land of cripples in Europe. He states he served at Juilly Hospital, treating war victims, under the care of Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
George W. Hawley
France
Hawley
Juilly
Harry Payne Whitney
New York
Connecticut Inventors Awarded Patent Rights Oct 10 1916
A list from Wooster & Bowersock detailing Connecticut patent grants issued on October 10, 1916. Inventors and locations include Bridgeport Hartford East Haven Middletown Meriden New London Torrington Stonington Groton Warterown and more with diverse inventions such as Electric switch Nutlock Velo cipede for animal acrobats Trimming mechanism for sewing machines Igniter system and Spark plug. Also notes trade marks and a bulb listing from John Reck & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster & Bowersock
Solicitors of Patents
Main Street
Bridgeport
Conn
John A. Andersom
Punch
Gilbert W. Goodridge
Oliver E. Ness
Emil Pallenberg
Albert Rourke
George B. Thomas
Edward D. Woods
Hartford
Bengt. M. W. Hanson
Sayers
Nathan F. Green
East Haven
Aleksander Pludowski
Orlowski
Waterbury
Nils H. Anderson
Middletown
William F. Comisky
Ernest C. Wilcox
Meriden
Walter H. Richards
New London
James H. Graham
Torrington
Howard M. Barber
Stonington
Lawrence Y. Spear
Groton
M. Heminway & Sons
Silk Co
Watertown
Silks
Elizabeth F. Whitney
Columbia
Bishop Nilan Heads to Panama on Church Mission
Rt Rev John J Nilan bishop of the Hartford Diocese sails from New York for Panama aboard a United Fruit Co liner accompanied by Rev Father Ryan of Boston He is expected to be away six to eight weeks Rev John G Murray chancellor of the diocese sees him off at the wharf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Nilan
Hartford
New York
Panama
Father Ryan
Boston
United Fruit Co
John G. Murray
Bishop Nilan
Englishwoman Tops Height Survey Across Nations
A doctor reports measurements of women in France England and America finding Englishwomen tallest on average. The Frenchwoman averages five feet one inch while American women exceed French by nearly two inches and British by about half an inch. American women weigh around 117 pounds on average. Dutch and French bulbs. John Reck & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
America
Great Britain
Sluggish Liver Remedy Promotes Natural Liver Aid
Leonardi's Liver-Aid offers relief for constipation upset stomach dull pains and nervous mood due to an inactive liver. The purely vegetable tonic avoids calomel and harmful drugs and is suitable for all ages. Available for 50 cents at Hindle's Drug Stores 987 Main and 909 Main Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardi
Hindle
Main Street
Recupertales touted as nerve and blood tonic
An advertisement claims Recupertales made from Glycerophosphates by Dr Albert Robin relieve nervous exhaustion, low mood, and debility. Hecapertabs priced 50c and 1.00 per package, available in drugstores or by mail from Curts Chemical Co New York. Bridgeport distribution by J D Hartigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Robin
Paris
Curts Chemical Co
West 23Rd St
New York
Bridgeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gompers
ON Defense Board
Duffy
Lippmann
Connecticut
John: Reck & Son
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
LS SS
Nilan
John Reck & Son
W. K. Mollan
Main St
Football Goods
Jaycox Rubber Co
Sch. Com
Post Office News Store
John F. Fay
Fairfield Con
Superior
Port Jefferson
O. E. Tooker
Geo. M. Tooker
Highland Spring Water CO
Warren Street
Wheeler & Howes Co
Congress ST
Barnum
Certified
ICE
COAL
Hickory
Naugatuck Valley
Mee
Housatonic Ave
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
East End E. Wash. Ave. Bridge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!