Bryan praises House action on universal training plan
At his winter home in Miami William J. Bryan says the decisive 106 to 17 vote against universal military training shows the Democrats will block such a plan this Congress. He asserts Democrats have written a plank and Republicans will not nominate a professional soldier. He urges Democrats to craft a constructive policy amid wartime debate.
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Miami
Fla
William J. Bryan
Wes
House
Washington
Bryan
British Ship Sinks with Twenty-One Perishing
Halifax report says the British steamship Bradboyne formerly the War Panther sank off Newfoundland with twenty-one dead. An Oxonian lifeboat attempting rescue swamped, costing the second officer and five crewmen. Fifteen Bradboyne crew perished. Captain G D Rees and Second Officer Bellas were rescued by Monmouth as Oxonian sent word of returning with twenty six Bradboyne crew.
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Halifax
Newfoundland
Marine and Fisheries Bureau
Oxonian
G. D. Rees
Bellas
Bradboyne
Monmouth
Steasiors Collide at Gravesend in Atlantic Collision
The American steamer Edgemont, outbound from London to New York on February 7, returned to Gravesend after a collision with the British steamer Port Bowen. No further details on damage or incidents are provided. Missouri ships cedar to Europe for pencil production.
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Steasiors
London
Edgemont
New York
Gravesend
Collding
Zemo Antiseptic Liquid Promises Quick Skin Relief
Zemo the Clean antiseptic liquid offers prompt relief from itching and skin eruptions. Available in 35c and $1 bottles from druggists, it cleanses and soothes irritations, pimples, eczema, ringworm, and similar conditions. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio backs its claims.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Uniform Rules for Army Flier Formulated in US Air Service
Washington reports the air service of the United States has issued uniform flying rules for pilots. The guidance covers hangars machines ground and air with precautions on clothing equipment medical staff on field cutting pliers extinguishers and safe takeoff procedures. It forbids riding on aircraft surfaces and requires immediate evasive action to avoid collisions with no fixed right of way.
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Washington
Air Service of
United States
Netherlands calls meeting of neutrals at The Hague
The government of the Netherlands called a conference of neutral states to be held at The Hague on February 16 to discuss a plan for protecting their interests under the international court to be created by the League of Nations, per the state department.
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Washington
Netherlands
the Hague
International Court
League of Nations
State Department
Brouthers du Pont Dies at Hill School
Brouthers du Pont youngest son of Gen and Mrs T Coleman du Pont of Wilmington died of pneumonia yesterday at the Hill School. He was 47 years old.
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Pottstown
Brouthers du Pont
T. Coleman du Pont
Wilmington
the Hill School
Immigration contest invites writers with quirky spelling
The Department of Immigration and Colonization in Ottawa, led by J.A. Caller, starts a contest inviting writers to share experiences in Canada. Prizes range from 7 to 25 dollars for authentic accounts, with new theme and literary style encouraged though correct spelling is not essential.
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Department of Lmmigration and Colonization
Ottawa
Danbury Hears Ole Hanson on Americanism
Ole Hanson former Seattle mayor spoke to a packed Tampress theater audience about Americanism. He described his city administration, shipyard work hours, and alleged foreign propaganda. He warned of alien numbers since 1914 and urged loyalty, education, and majority rule over minority rule.
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Danbury
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Wash
United States
Not Criminal Offense Under Treasury Order Says Judge
In New York on February 10, United States Judge C M Hough ruled that violating a Treasury Secretary order is not a criminal offense. He directed the jury to acquit several defendants charged with trafficking in War Savings stamps after the court held the order limited ownership to 1900 dollars but allowed trading and ownership beyond that amount. A Boston fisherman’s folding fish trap and an auto top design are also noted in the report.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
C. M. Hough
Federal District Court
A. Boston
Reciprocity Day Observed by The Wednesday Affternoon Club
The Wednesday Afternoon Club observed Reciprocity Day at Stratfield ballroom this afternoon. Mrs. Clinton We Strang led a program featuring The River of Stars, Niagara legend, Indian song, a Danbury Musical Club performance with soprano Mrs. Nelson Brett and pianist Miss Katherine Lane, plus greetings from state president Mrs. John Downs of Danbury and student accompanist Miss Marguerite Allis.
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Masien Plu
Stratfield
Clinton We Strang
Ste
Ie Tiver
Niagara
Danbury Musical Club
Nelson Brett
Nelson Ehret Ace
Katherine Lane
Misa
St. Ambrose Society of
New Haven
Bride Miss Simoneau Wed Edward Towne in City Church
The marriage of Miss Ida Simoneau daughter of Mr and Mrs Nue paleon S Simonean to Edward Towne son of Mr and Mrs Towne of Poughkeepsie NY was held Monday morning at Charles church with Rev Clositer officiating. Attendants were John Taning and a few relatives attended the wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. The bride wore a deep blue satin suit with matching hat and violets. attendant wore black velvet. The couple left for a wedding trip to Newington CT. Towne manages Hartford branch of American Graphophony in Kinchotl.
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Ida Simazeau
Mateh
Violeta
Towne
Newington
Liberty Ce Puanding
Maning
Hartford
Amerreion Graphophony Company
James T Rourke TB Back From Florida
James T. Rourke of 18d Wine is back from a month in Florida where he sought health relief. He visited Palm Beach and Miami and spent time with Mr and Mrs Archibald and their son. Rourke’s health is much improved.
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James T. Rourke
Rourke & Boucher
Wath
Worida
Palm Beach
Palm
Mel
Archibald
Miami
William
George
Charles Fox
Tourke
Permits Granted by G Permits Tonight
G Permits granted permits valued at 14 800 for alterations additions and new garages in multiple locations including 76 Paton street Tranistan and Ogden street. Builders listed include James W Beach J T Cour ture Max Stein and Max Stein Garage with plans for a new home in Wood Avenue area.
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Thea
Gayage
Hougalonie Avenue
Wi. A. Perry
Paton Street
James Wi. Beach
J. 10
Courture
Tridge Avenue
J. T. Courture
Bath
Ogden Street
G. Stellia
Sic Avenue
Max Stein
Sarage
Wood Avenue
Grove Street
Wilson & Anna Gustavson
Four Avenue
Wood Eet
Three Drowned When Small Boat Capsizes
A New Hampshire river tragedy claims the lives of Stewart brothers Stewart aged 19 Thompson 30 and Dantal 20 when a crossing boat overturned. John 17 survived by swimming to safety as ice broke near shore. All three worked at McElwain shoe factory and were aiding their mother and father.
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N. EL
Stewart
Thompson
Dantal
Agnor
Maid Im
John
Stewarts
McElwain
Amoskeag Monituring
Man Charged With Murder In Ossilpee District
Tamworth N Feb 10 George G Brown a 25 year old farmer and lawyer was arrested at his home on a murder warrant in the Dunn case. The body was found in the road with a bullet wound and Brown is to be arraigned tomorrow in Ossilpee district court. His wife says Brown claimed the shooting was accidental during a hunting trip.
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Tamworth
N, TL
Caorge G. Brown
Rd Dunn
Tomorreyy
Ossilpee
Brown
Ig Ha
Dunn
American Good Roads Congress Opens in Louisville
Delegates from nearly every state and several Canadian observers gather in Louisville for the seventeenth annual American Good Roads Congress. Governor Jadwin P. Morrow is detained. Mayor George W. Smith presides as Richmond Va president George P. Colmany delivers the response. A program outlining extensive highway improvements and state road-building supervision is planned with formal talks on new construction methods. The convention adjourns tomorrow afternoon.
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Louisville
Union
Canada
The
America Good Roads Congress
Jadwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
George W. Smith
George P. Colmany
Richmond
Hungarian Peace Delegation Passes Through Berne En Route to Paris
Count Albers Apponyi leads about fifty members of the Hungarian peace delegation through Berne on their way to Paris. The group travels with numerous officials as debates on postwar settlement unfold. News notes mention Sheffield's booming seamless steel industry as a growing sector in industrial England.
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Albers Apponyi
Berne
Parise
Sheffield
England
Indus
Cole
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