Premier Stuergkh Assassinated by Political Fanatic
Berlin reports confirm the assassination of Austrian Premier Stuergkh by Dr. Friedrich Adler a politically obsessed man whose act is blamed on nerves strained by war. Authorities and papers discuss motives and potential impact on Austria and Berlin while Adler’s conduct is denounced by officials and parties.
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Berlin
Stuergkh
Austria
Friedrich Adler
Adler
Dr.Adler
Uch
Stuwergkh
Tomot
Represenii Ia
London
Stu
I¢ Daily News
Vienna
Sturgkh
Associated Press
Victor Adler
Reichsrath
Morale of British troops on Somme improves after months of hard fighting
British front in France reports a surge in morale as heavy fighting on the Somme yields prisoners, guns, and improved offensive momentum. The article notes 1,500 captives per 21 villages, 125 guns, and strong artillery use, while British officers highlight the shift to aggressive attack and the influence of a learned staff system.
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Somme
Associated Press
France
London
Tahees Sen
Priecourt
Mametz
Resa 1
Tak
Grant
Shiloh
McClellan
von Moeltke
Beecham Dies in London Home Aged 95
Sir Joseph Beecham, British pill maker and theater owner, was found dead in his Hempstead house. Born June 8, 1848 he built a global pill business, led St Helena mayorships, and earned a Russian Order of St Stanislaus. His son Sir Thomas Beecham is a renowned conductor. Also noted are industrial commission sailors from Liverpool and a Hastings collision injuring five.
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London
Joseph Beecham
Hempstead
Sir Joseph Beecham
Thomas Beecham
Southport
Lancanshire
Europe
United States
Joseph
Aldwich Theatre
St. Helena
Sir Thomas Beecham
Generosity Seen On First Day Of Save the Baby Campaign
The Save the Baby campaign began with favourable weather and strong public help aiming to raise ten thousand dollars in a week for the Day Nursery, Visiting Nurse association, and related charities. Postmaster Charles F. Green backs the effort and will coordinate letter carriers and mail donations to Mrs. D. H. Warner or Mrs. E. W. Downs. A workers' meeting at The Stratfield is set for 5:80 to 6:30 p.m. with daily headquarters open and telephone access. A lunch for workers is planned, funded by the general committee women, and expense covered by a benefactor. Slogans and theater slides bolster the drive.
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Save
Nurcry
Visiting Nurse Association
Stratfield
Charles F. Green
Greene
D. H. Warner
E. W. Downs
Srn
General Committee
Treasuries
Motion Picture
Bridgeport Considers Yearly Charitable Fund Drive
City directors of social organizations discuss a one week annual fundraising campaign to pool charity funds for groups such as the Visiting Nurse Association Day Nursery Hall Home Bridgeport Protective Association and St Vincent de Paul Society with backing from the Chamber of Commerce.
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Bridgeport
Visiting Nurse Association
The
Day Nursery
Hall Home
Bridgeport Protective Association
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Chamber of Commerce
Unions Seek Clarification From Hill On Labor Policy
Bridgeport labor circles press Ebenezer J. Hill of Norwalk running for Congress to reveal his stance on key labor issues. Local 30 IAM plans to ask Hill directly about railroad strikes and injunctions, noting his usual reply emphasizes serious consideration.
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Hill
Bridgeport
Ebenezer J. Hill
Norwalk
Congress
Mr. Hill
International Association of Machinists
Judge Adams Suffers a Stroke in St Louis
Albert B. Adams United States district judge suffered a paralytic stroke in St Louis on October 23 and was feared not to survive the day.
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St. Louis
Albert B. Adams
United States
Priest Dies at Prayer in Sharon Georgia
Father Begain vicar general of the Diocese of Savannah and a Roman Catholic priest for 49 years was found dead early today in Sharon Georgia. He was born in France and served the Georgia diocese which covers the state. The body was kneeling in prayer when discovered.
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Atlanta
Father Begain
Savannah
Sharon
Father Bezain
France
Georgia
NO PORK IN RIVER AND HARBOR LEGISLATION SAYS STATESMAN
The Statesman defends river and harbor funding, denying pork barrel claims. It argues Burton’s 1909 reforms show projects were thoroughly studied by Army Engineers, with surveys by West Point officials and builders like Goethals. It urges readers to report local pork accusations and notes bipartisan support and continuity under Republican and Democratic administrations.
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Hughes
Burton
House
Wilson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Senate
Engineer Corps
Army
Splendid Corps
West Point
Goethals
Sibert
Gaillard and
Hodges
Panama Canal
House of Representatives
United States Senate
American Congress
Our Republic
Pork Barrel
Chicago
Pork in Local River and Harbor Projects Across Regions
The passage argues that pork barrel spending under congressional acts is pervasive or nonexistent across regions. It cites Boston New England readers and coastal areas including the South Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Valley and Pacific Coast to illustrate localized pork expenditures or the lack thereof.
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Illinoig
Boston
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Coal price soars as shortages bite Pittsburgh
Bituminous coal rose to 4.25 a ton at local mines in Pittsburgh today, about 2.65 above the usual price, with demand strong and supply limited due to a car shortage. Sales agents say little coal is available and some plans have already closed because of the fuel shortage.
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Pittsburgh
Todaiy
Milford Police Commissioner Bond Forfeited
Milford police commissioner J P Herrick forfeited a $50 bond for failing to appear in Stratford town court on a reckless driving charge. The article also notes a Bethany church cornerstone laying, Good Government club postponement, planned guest Edward Buckingham address, a chicken supper and rummage sale by the Congregational church women, and a continued embezzlement case against James Nechols of Avon Park.
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Stratford
J. P. Herrick
Milford
Anthony Fellows
Stratford Town Court
Frank K. Hawley
Hawleyville
Ernest C. Carpenter
Methodist Church
Carpenter
Steiinhoft
Good Government Club
Yale
Edward T. Buckingham
Bridgeport
Woman's Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
James Nechols
Avon Park
James Sorrentino
Sedgwick Avenue
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Sir Joseph Beacham
Piller
American Industrial Commission
Liverpoo
Philadelphia
Hastings
Park City
Ebenezer
U. 8
Adams
Jgen
Joseph E. Ransdell
Piquette Piano Co
Cannon Street
Cannon ST
Sonora and
Grafonoa Talking Machines
Stratford Court
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