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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

3

Underwood backs Wilson in race, Erie president weighs in

Chicago dispatch reports D Underwood, president of the Erie Railroad, endorses President Wilson and endorses his policies as judged by Judge Lovett. He argues prosperity rests on courage and enterprise, supports tariff reform, the eight hour law, and national preparedness, while criticizing the anti Wilson "outs" for unpatriotic obstruction.

America Chicago D. Underwood Underwood Deat Robert & Lovett Pt Union Pacific Railroad Lovett Mr. Underwood Wilson P Jonas Brotherhoods Washington United States Republican Party Democratic Party Advoit Bust Wee Uni Little Red Riding Hood Tariff Commission Dan- Boutr America For the Purpose of] Dditing the President. “In Mmy

Tam­many Hall Sees Victory for Wilson in New York

Wil son supporters claim Democratic strength will carry New York as Irish and German voters shift to the Wilson column. Tam many Hall leaders say a large majority for Wilson is likely, with Tammany mobilizing to maintain a strong Democratic showing in the city.

New York Yas Smith Tamand Smith Wilson Fourteenth Feet Renin Argu Tammany York City Jeremiah O'Leary

Democratic Wave Forecast Hits Republican Campaign

The speaker predicts a political backlash against the government and asserts that Mr. Wilson will carry key states, including Ohio, which Republicans have flagged. He claims Ohio will vote Democratic, cites Tammany Hall leader Mr. Murphy in agreement, and argues this is a Democratic year with Hughes poorly backed and lacking a strong campaign.

Wilson Ohio Murphy Tammany Hall Hughes

Heirs Seek Hetty Green Fortune From Howland Estate

New Bedford New England October 17 claimants claim relationship to the late Hetty H Green the richest woman in the world pressuring trustees of the Sylvia Ann Howland estate for a share in about 1250000 The heirs amount to 436 spread across the country but no claim will succeed as the genealogy is thorough and lists all eligible descendants The trustees have notified all heirs and will distribute once final.

New Bedford Mass Hetty H. Green United States Sylvia Ann Howland Howland Green Gideon Howland Dartmouth Testatrix Union Howlands Hetty Green I John Howland

Smith Hair wedding at Calvary Episcopal Church

Miss Estelle Hair daughter of Mrs. M J Hair of 900 North avenue married Saturday morning at Calvary Episcopal Church to Mr. Robert I Smith son of Mrs Walter Frost of Milford. Attendants were Olive Smith and Della Smith with Joseph Delaney as best man. Bride wore burgundy gabardine traveling suit. A wedding breakfast followed at Mrs. Walter Frost's Milford home. The couple will reside at 900 North avenue after a short wedding trip.

Estelle Hair M. J. Hair North Avenue Calvary Episcopall Church Robert I*. Smith Walter Frost Milford Olive Smith Della Smith Joseph Delaney

Hughes Record Contradicted on Rule of Reason in Labor Cases

A Labor Standard article by Grant Hamilton argues that Charles E. Hughes publicly supported a rule of reason in labor disputes, but as Supreme Court Justice he joined the Danbury Hatters decision that rejected the rule. The piece cites Standard Oil and Hatters cases to claim Hughes bears responsibility for a shift in court interpretation and the resulting losses for wage earners.

Charles E. Hughes Labor Standard Hartford Grant Hamilton Hamilton Standard Oil Trust Supreme Court Danbury Hatters Charles Evans Hughes Hughes Wilson United States Supreme Court Standard Oil Standard Oil Co United States Dansbury Hatters Justice Hughes D. E. Loewe Co Harlan

Mrs Peck Dies in Despondent Act in New Haven Home

Mrs Estile Peck 47 wife of Dr Louis A Peck prominent city dentist, killed herself by asphyxiation in her New Haven home yesterday. She had a Stratford home and is survived by her husband and one daughter.

Estile Peck Louis A. Peck New Haven

Rheumatism After His Day's Outing

Charles Mullen of Philadelphia suffered a severe rheumatism attack after a rainy hunting day. A friend recommended Sloan's Liniment, which eased his pains and let him return to work. He credits the remedy with daily usefulness for bruises sprains toothache and other external pains. Available at druggists 25c 50c and 100.

Charles Mullen Philadelphia Sloan Mullen

Peculiarities of Czech Language and Verse

A compilation of brief, disparate items: the Czech language described as richly developed yet harsh, with note on its use of quantity in poetry. a light explanation of why sheep have wool and how mutton differs. a note on the historical term whelp and the word cub. a humorous vignette about a broken engagement attributed to sightline issues at theaters. and a remark that dusty shoes run hotter than polished ones.

London Chronicle Chicago News

Happiness Advice from Abraham Lincoln

A compact summary of Lincoln’s guidance on happiness emphasizing regular meals, good digestion, steady exercise, and a calm pace. It notes personal variation while highlighting practical steps like three meals a day and moderate effort as keys to a better mood.

Abraham Lincoln

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