Harvard Economics Chief Endorses Wilson in Interview
Dr. F. W. Taus head of Harvard's Department of Economics backs Wilson, praising his calm neutrality on the European war, his Mexico policy aimed at helping the people, and a record of domestic gains despite war complications. He criticizes Republicans for vague plans and tariff-only proposals, arguing Wilson offers steadier leadership and clear results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
F. W. Taushead
Department of Ecoles
Harvard
Wilson Teecasine
Funeral for Posie Tremben in Trumbull on Oct 24
Posie Tremben of Conn died aged 59 years 2 months 29 days. Friends invited to attend the funeral at his late residence in Trumbull on Tuesday Oct 24 at 2 30 pm. Interment at Unity Cemetery, Trumbull. Willard and Plumb handled arrangements.
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Posie Tremben
Conn
Willard & Plumb
Trumbull
Unity Cemetery
Bowp
David Bayt
Coffman & Mullins
Mt Grove
Stratford Sets Record with 112 New Voters in One Day
Special to The Farmer Stratford Oct 21 the town hall enrolled the largest number of voters in a day in its history 112 of 234 possible votes registered five names rejected for lack of citizen papers Selectmen town clerk and registrars worked 9 am to 8 pm Friday session planned at 9 am to 8 pm Bonfires of civic activity noted as school committee votes to condemn Burritt heirs property for a new Honeyspot road school four room addition planned at Franklin school rummage sale raises 70 dollars and National Relief Day planned at Congregational church with offerings for starving Europeans plus church programs and upcoming sermons at Stratford M E and St James R C churches
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Stratford
Center School
Philop Havens
Burritt
Honeyspot Road
Franklin School
Frank Cooper
Town Hall
Stratford Women’s Suffrage Association
Florence Sherman
Bridgeport
Thomas Cavanaugh
Washington Bridge
Howard M. Curtis
Thomas
Barton
John Barton
Ferry Boulevard
Bridgeport County
Edward Manchester
Edward Legere
Ralph Rockwell
American Brass Co
James
Whitehead
Stratford M. E
Ernest C. Carpenter
St James’ R. C
Michael J. O'Connor
To-Be-Mades Delays Continue At City Hall Voter Session
Records show ongoing voter registration at City Hall on the top floor. Sessions run 9 am to 8 pm all week with extra hours during game times Monday Nov 6 to admit voters who came of age between the Saturday and election. Police on hand, but no incidents. selectmen manage applicants during quieter periods amid Democratic and Republican effort to register voters.
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Common Council
Repubiican
Willard Plumb Prominent Banker Dies at 59
Willard Plumb secretary treasurer of City Savings Bank died at home after months of illness. Born in Prumbull 57 years ago to Charles E. and Susan A. Hall Plumb, he lived in Bridgeport and Trumbull. A longtime banker, he joined City Savings 32 years ago and rose from clerk to executive. He was a member of Sea Side and Brooklawn clubs and Congregational church, where he once served as organist. Survived by his widow, the funeral is set for 2:30 Tuesday at his residence.
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Willard Plumb
City Savings Bank
Prumpull
Mr.Plumb
Prumbull
Charles E
Susan A. Hall Plumb
Trumbull
Hobart Brinsmade
Howe Sewing Machine Co
St. Louis
Plumb
Bridgeport
Sea Side Club
Brooklawn
United States Army Armored Car Tested by Ordnance Experts
The first U S Army armored railway car, a forty ton moving blockhouse built in Indiana, passed tests at Sandy Hook. It carries a 3 inch gun, twenty machine gun ports, and six observation ports, with space for about twenty crew. The car weighs 80 000 pounds, is 48 feet long and 10 feet wide, and was delivered in 27 days.
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United States Army
Army Ordnance
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Corps of Engineers
Indiana
Sandy Hook
Ordnance Department of
Army
Numerous Obituaries Reported for Local Residents
The obituary notices detail funerals held for Edward Corning at his Stepney home, William Need in Stratford, Jennie Rabello at her Gilbert Street home, Theresa Taylor of New York, Charles T. Carlson, Patrick Gilligan, Jeremiah W. Craddock, Arthur Nichols, and others. Services were conducted by several priests, with burials in local cemeteries including Riverside, St Michael’s, and Park. The reports list service times, church names, and burial locations reflecting a sequence of community farewells.
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Edward Corning
Stepney
George Powell
Stepney Cemetery
willam+ Need
James W. Need
King Street
Stratford
John T. Hamilton
Shelton
Riverside Cemetery
Jennie Rabello
Gilbert Street
Sacred Heart
Theresa Taylor Tyler
Theresa Taylor
William F. Tyler
New York
Sarah A. Taylor
Fifth Street
R. C. Breinhoff
Berean Church
Park Cemetery
Patrick Gilligan
West Avenue
Michael J. Gannon
Sacred Heart Church
Father Haley
James
O’leary
Charles McCormick
Edward Hartle
Thomas Kearnan
St. Michael's Cemetery
Arthur Nichols
Stratfield Road
St. Augustine’s R. C. Church
Robert J. Bowen
Aurelia Berger
Katheleen Ryan
Foreign trade growth hinges on permanent munition factory gains
The piece argues America must convert wartime foreign markets into lasting demand. It notes capacity growth, need to avoid dismantling plants, and urges better sales, pricing, efficiency, and organized export departments to retain most new trade after the war. It credits Commerce studies and Federal Reserve support for stability.
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America
Wilson
Edwin F. Sweet
Asst
Europe
Effency
Department of Commerce
Federal Reserve Banking
Democrats Open Eighth District Club Rooms
The Democrats of the Eighth district opened their new club rooms at 1896 Main Street with a large gathering. Speakers included John A. Cornell, Daniel Harrigan, ex-Aldermen John Coughlin and Patrick Brady. The rooms will be open each evening with planned rallies and invited speakers.
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Eighth District
Main Street
Democratic Club
John A. Cornell
Daniel P. Harrigan
John H. Coughlin
Patrick Brady
Police Seek More Evidence Against Automobile Thieves
Police continued the cases of Suffrin of 1188 State Street and Julius Kuntz of 394 Spruce Street, charged with wholesale auto theft and operating a New York clearing house. Judge Bartlett set hearings for November 4 and bonds at $2000 each while police seek further evidence.
Hughes to Visit Hartford on New England Tour
Boston Oct 21 Plans for the New England speaking tour of Charles F Hughes on Oct 26 were announced today. The Republican candidate for President will address Hartford Conn in the morning Providence R I in the afternoon and Boston in the evening before leaving at midnight for New York state. Field Marshall Falkenhayn has been wounded. The First New York Field Artillery battalion departed McAllen Texas for New York.
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Boston
New England
Charles F. Hughes
Hartford
Conn
Providence
R. I
New York State
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport Saturday Frost Tonight
Fair and colder tonight with a frost likely early Saturday. Occasional frost expected in the overnight and morning hours with cooler temperatures across Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sumlay
New Suit Made To Measure For 22.50 Or 24.50
A local tailor offers a complete made to measure suit for 22.50 for most women, 24.50 for busts 43 and above. The price covers materials, lining, and tailoring, with possible extra charges for trim. Customers may choose from blue serge, blue poplin, gabardine, and other woolens, with several new models and expert tailoring. Prompt choices urged.
Mary Gusta Arrives Monday at Cape Cod Book Store
A Cape Cod girl Mary Gusta comes to the main floor rear book section Monday. Joe Lincoln narrates the tale from Mary Gusta's viewpoint as readers meet her and her two guardians. Admission likely tied to the event offering a $1.35 item.
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Mary ’Gusta
Cape Cod
Joe Lincoln
Mary Gusta
Dusold Divorce Suit Alleges Infidelity and Cruelty
Minnie Dusold of Westport sues Ignatz Dusold in superior court claiming infidelity and cruelty two days after their July 8 marriage and requesting alimony from property valued at 12 000. The case cites infidelity and cruelty and lists marriage dates. A second suit involves Walter E Jones of this city versus Elizabeth Jones of Manchester England for desertion tied to a 1908 marriage and Elizabeth's maiden name Elizabeth Leak.
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Minnie Dusold
Westport
Ignatz Dusold
Dusold
Jones
Elizabeth Leak
World of baseball gab and boastful banter from a Corsicana echo
A fragmentary sports column roams through early 1900s baseball lore. It praises teams like the Corsicana Texas League club on a long winning streak, notes Hal Chase’s fading presence, and jests about Levinsky’s heavyweight title and other players. The piece drifts through humorous asides about Cobb, Jinks, and Milwaukee’s batters, ending with a quip about umpires and marriages.
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Giants
Corsicana
Tex
Laurels
Corsicana Club
Mrs Hefts Appeal to Be Heard Next Week
Next week the supreme court of errors will convene in this city for the October term to hear cases including Frances Helene Heft versus Mary Josaphine Heft and other trustees on the estate of Col. N. H. Heft regarding alimony from the estate. Also Bertha L. Blanton sues Wheeler & Howes Co and others seeking compensation for her father's death while employed at a local coal company, denied by the Compensation Commissioner as not being dependent.
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Supreme Court of Errors
Hal
Frances Helene Heft
Superior Court
Mary Josaphine Heft
Col. N. H. Heft
Asings
Wheeler & Howes Co
Dlatttr
Beers
Anchor-Donaldson Line formed for Glasgow-Canada trade
A new steamship company named the Anchor-Donaldson Line has been organized by merging the Anchor and Donaldson firms to serve Glasgow to Canada with passenger and freight routes. A blast in a new subway excavation at Seventh Avenue and Fifty eighth Street left three seriously injured.
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New York
Anchor-Donaldson Line
Anchor and Donaldson Steamship Companies
Anchor Line
Seventh Avenue
Fifty Eight Street
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Dpricht
Steinert
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Milla
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Cee. Gales Mgr
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Seaton
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Charles T. Carlson
Fairfield Avenue
First Swedish Baptist Church
Seeley Street
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Serrices
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Jeremiah D. Sere
Sveremiah
Hughes
Falkenhayn
First New York Field Artillery
McAllen
Texas
Cannon Street
Mary
Gusta
Howland Dry Goods CO
Omar
Hal Chase
Battling Levinsky
Dan Mendoza
Levinsky
Dan Morgan
Iighey Fullerton
Hughey
Cobb
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Jinks
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