Drunken Europe Cannot Compete With Sober America Says Woolley
Temperance lecturer John G Woolley spoke at the First Presbyterian church under Bridgeport Pastor's association. He argued Europe cannot compete with sober America as it fights for world trade, predicting weariness in 12 years. He traced liquor battles from sentimental politics to Prohibition and Anti Saloon League critiques, urging reform among people rather than parties.
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Insulter of Women Launches Campaign Pledges
Fragmentary speech remarks on insults toward women and promises by Woolley to donate monthly for a five year campaign against "lir ywor" amid harsh critiques of leaders and public conduct.
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Woolley
Canal Zone Showing Great Improvements
Secretary of War Baker accompanied by funeral Peyton C. Mawel returned from the Panama Canal Zone. He said progress there is beyond description and that Port Availability has advanced, calling it a place Americans should visit.
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Airmen Die in Melbourne Flight Tragedy
A London Melbourne Night airliner flown by Captain Cedric Jorpest Howell wrecked off St George Bay Corfu on December 10. Both Flowell and the mechanic perished, with the crash log washing ashore. The report cites a dispatch from Corfu confirming the fatalities.
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Bath Famine Ends as Rains Descend
From Wangpiri South Africa comes word of drought breaking rains in Bloemfontein Bathing had been prohibited during rationing but after the first heavy rainstorm of the winter season residents bathed, ending the Bath famine.
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Bloemfontein
Cheap meat will cut high prices, Cudahy head says
J A Cudahy president of the Cudahy Packing Company tells stockholders that price levels reflect regulation and public demand for quality. He argues cheaper cuts could curb inflation and notes how consumer choices affect the market and living costs. He also references military-era events and religious civic leadership in Bridgeport.
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Knights of Columbus Tribute to the 26th Division in France
A speaker recalls the Knights of Columbus aid to U S soldiers in the Great War. He praises the 26th division from New England, noting their valor and sacrifice in France and honoring fallen sailors and service members. Audience members show grief as memories of those youths rise.
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Ask Court Dismissal Of Stockholders Suit For Limited Receiver
New York news reports the New Haven railroad facing a bid to appoint a limited receiver as minority stockholders seek $150 million restitution. Lawyers for the directors urge dismissal on laches and argue acts occurred before 1907. Judge Julian Mack presides as the delay question is kept aside pending earlier Adams restitution ruling.
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