Woodrow Wilson Young Men's League Forms in City
The Young Men's Woodrow Wilson club formed at a preliminary meeting with 25 year olds eligible. William Griffin elected president with William Lee as vice president Edward Cotter secretary and B C J Kelley treasurer. A meeting tomorrow plans recruitment and a public demonstration with a fundraiser at Main and streets and a mass meeting in the State Casino. Subcommittees will organize by district for club rooms at the Beers Building 991 Main Street.
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Woodrow, Wilson Club
William
Griffin
Ttse
William Lee
Edward Cotter
B. C. J. Kelley
Main Street
Pershing Liked by Soldiers on Border Patrol Feats
Soldiers on the border praised Brigadier General John J. Pershing for a major general promotion in Secretary Baker’s tenure. The article notes Pershing’s famed actions including rescuing Cowboys in 1889, rapid action at El Caney, and governance of Mindanao and Jolo, highlighting Roosevelt’s push to elevate him as a “live wire” leader.
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Peashington
John J. Pershing
Baker
Pershing
Bins Ye
Aga Pcale
el Caney
Mindanao
Jolo
Theodore Roosevelt
Connecticut Anti-Suffrage Movement Grows With 17000 Opponents
The Connecticut Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage reports over 17000 women on file opposed to suffrage. The group, led by Mrs. Cook, held booths at Rockville Berlin Charter Oak Guilford and Danbury fairs and added 800 names. Hartford business leader B Pratnerd dies suddenly at home.
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Connecticut
Connecticut Association
Sap
Nobel
Rockville
Berlin
Charter Oak
Guilford
Danbury
Soldiers Find Quick Relief From Sore Muscles
Norman Jones of the National Guard at El Paso used Sloan's Liniment after a grueling four 15 mile hikes and reported rapid relief. The tactic was shared with fellow soldiers on the border who used the liniment for sprains strains and bruises. Available at druggists for 75c 50c and 1.00.
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Norman Jones
National Guard
el Paso
Sloan
Jones
Sloane
Big Democratic Majority Likely In Lower House
New York dispatch quotes Frank E. Dore of the Democratic Congressional Campaign committee stating the next Congress will be Democratic by a large majority. He notes polls from Detroit factories and Michigan farming districts showing Republican strength for Wilson, with expectations of a Wilson victory and a Congress supportive of him.
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New York
Frank E. Doremus
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
McCormick
House of Representatiee
Polones
Detroit
Michigan
Wilson
Congress
Death of Bavarian King Otto ends long insanity reign
London reports former Bavarian King Otto died suddenly at Fuerstenreich Castle near Munich where he had been confined since 1873. Born April 22, 1848 he succeeded Ludwig II in 1886 and was deposed November 5, 1913. The note follows Ludwig II who also died by drowning. Separately in New York on October 12 thefts of stocks worth 100000 from the mails were reported to U S inspectors.
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London
Otto
Bavaria
Th Graph Co
Berlin
Fuerstenreich Castle
Munich
Ludwig II
Stern Lake
Ludwig III
New York
United States
Spur Tracks May Not Cross Trolley Lines at Grade
The public utilities commission cannot issue an order permitting a steam sidetrack crossing electric railway lines at grade in the state. Attorney General Hinman says this interpretation of 1911 acts will affect railroad plans and PUC decisions, in response to New Haven aldermen and Atlantic Coast Lumber petition. Also, the Norwegian steamer Berk of 719 tons sank at Christiania. crew saved.
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Public Utilities Commission
George E. Hinman
Board of Aldermen of
New Haven
Atlantic Coast Lumber Corporation
Connecticut Co
Fresh sea foods and meats at Bridgeport Public Market
Fresh haddock bluefish weakfish steak cod salmon and many shellfish and smoked items plus live lobsters and clams. Beef roasts pork loin hams and sausage offered with meat salads. Market at Bridgeport Public Market branches on State Banks and East Main streets with phones.
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Long Island
Bridgeport
State and Banks Street
East Main Street
Boys Weekend Plans Reported by YMCA Committees
YMCA reports all committees coordinating the Boys Week End for October 27 to 29 under its auspices. A general committee meeting for the Boys department at the YMCA rooms is set this evening at 7 30.
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Y. M. C. A. Boys’ Department
Danderine Hair Product Promises Beauty and Growth
An advertisement touts Danderine for lustrous fluffy hair and dandruff removal. It claims rapid results within ten minutes and new hair growth after two weeks, supported by testimonials that drug stores sell a forty five cent bottle.
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Knowlton
Obituaries of Catherine Fitzpatrick James Jacques and Francis Dean
Catherine Goff Fitzpatrick died in New York and arrived in the city for a funeral at her sisters home on Lafayette Street. Francis Joseph Dean aged eight died of infantile paralysis and was buried after a private service. James Jacques, rooming house owner on Water Street, held as a Mason and buried with Masonic honors at Lake View Cemetery with local lodge representatives present.
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Catherine Goff Fitzpatrick
New York
Francis Joseph Dean
Francis Joseph
Joseph Dean
Rourke & Boucher
John C. Lynch
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
James Jacques
Water Street
Highlands Avenue
William H. Eley
Zion A. M. E
Jacques
New Haven
Ansonia
Knights Commandery
Lakeview Cemetery
State Ends Indebtedness In About Twenty Years
State Treasurer Frederick Chamberlain says the 13 million bonded state debt will be paid from the sinking fund within about 20 years. A $500,000 deposit from the General Assembly is invested in city bonds, yielding about 20,950 yearly for reinvestment. He notes 64,000 in bonds were canceled last year, leaving 3 million of 3 percent and 10 million of 4 percent bonds outstanding. The estate penalty tax brought in 5,664.27 in the year, with towns to receive 0 percent of that sum and an expected $100,000 more in the current fiscal year to be distributed to municipalities.
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General Assembly
Frederick 8. Chamberlain
Connecticut
Iil
Chamberlain
Treasury Department
Rev John R Brown Opposes Intervention in Mexico
The Rev John R Brown of the First Baptist church urged against U S intervention in Mexico saying such action would alienate world sympathy for Mexicans as an oppressed people. He praised President Wilson for peaceful efforts to restore order. In New York, Oct 12 the Stock Exchange closed for Columbus Day.
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Turing
Mexico
John R. Brown
First Baptist Church
America
Wilson
New York
the Stock Exchange
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Democratic Club
Sershing
Congressional Campaign Committee
Hinman
Christiania
Berk
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
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Connecticut Breweries Company
Bridgeport, Conn
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