Congress Convenes May Extend Long Work
Washington January 3 Congress opens its 1929 legislative program tomorrow facing late summer work. Debates over the routine appropriation bill and potential fights over new international agreements from the Washington Arms Conference loom. President Harding intends to forward all measures to the Senate after the conference ends. House and Senate will handle money for government tax functions in budget form. Madden's plan aims a weekly money bill through the House until sent to the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Harding
House
Bernat
Treasury
Madden
Tailor Hits $50,000 Windfall From Old Pants
In Chicago Jane Archibald Pires, a tailor, becomes $60,000 richer for mending a torn pair of trousers 34 years ago. Ernest De St. Giles, an insurance expert and author, left the amount to Birse, who befriended him when St. Giles arrived penniless decades ago. Birse had repaired the insurance man’s trousers and trusted him for a 50 cent charge.
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Chicago
Jane
Archibald Pires
Ernest de St. Giles
Birse
St. Giled
Birso
Autographed Quilt to Aid Memorial Fund in Wellington
An autographed quilt, signed by President Warren G Harding, Mrs Woodrow Wilson, Governor Marvin Tavish and others, will support a Wellington American Legion Auxiliary memorial fund. The project funds a monument for local veterans, with dates and spellings reflecting historical and local context.
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Wellington
Ohio
Trurren G. Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Goveror Marvyn Tavis
Locel
American Legion Auxiliary
Indigestion Link to Stomach Acids and Magnesia Treatment
Medical authorities link most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid rather than digestive juices. Avoid artificial digestants and try Bistrated Magnesia with water after meals to ease sourness gas and pain. Harmless to the stomach and widely used.
Mother of Fourteen Sues for Divorce in Honolulu
Mrs L Ah Loong, wife of a Honolulu Chinese merchant worth nearly a million, sues for divorce after thirty-eight years of marriage and fourteen children. She seeks half the family fortune and custody of the minors, amid claims of bigamy and a counter-suit from Ah Leong alleging no legal marriage.
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T. H
L. Ah Loong
Alvorce
Atleses
Ah Leung
Ah Leong
A.elorigma
An Leong
China
Pioneer Citizen John Brown Dies After Long Grocery Career
John Brown of 1091 North Avenue died early yesterday. A Bridgeport staple, he spent 41 years with R. Whiting Co. starting as a clerk after leaving Japan Tea, later becoming head salesman at the Mars Street store. Born near Scranton in 0% years ago, he lived in Wilton and West Stratford before settling in the city. He married Mary F. Shannon and is survived by his wife and one brother. He served briefly on the police board with ex mayor Clark. Funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. from his home and 3:30 p.m. from St Patrick's Church, with burial at St Michaels cemetery.
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Tarnum
Brown
R. Whiting
Main Straet
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Decea
Whiting
Japan ‘Tea Company
Cuhofst
Letare
John Brown
Mars Street
John Grown Wan
Scranton
Wilton
Liewot
T.B. Vat
West Stratford
Yellow Mill Pond
Lael
Mary F. Shanon
Richart Shannon
Thomas Istons
Norval
Frank B. Clark
John Beek
William Rickey
St Patrick's Ehuren
St. Michaels Cemetery
Five Year Old Girl Fatally Burned In Yiomaston
In Yiomaston on January 3 Philomena Grano aged five died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. Her parents, Dominick and Mrs Grano, live in Rivera Street.
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Yiomaston
Philomena Grano
Matehea
Mio
Dominick Grang
River
Fire alarms prompt wary Monroeville volunteers
In Monroeville Ohio 4000 residents, volunteers answered a recent fire alarm for a chimney blaze. After a six month lull in practice they extinguished the non dangerous blaze and expressed relief. Meanwhile a separate note mentions a Frenchman creating a women’s dress fabric from banana leaves.
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Monroeville
Ohio
Dan
New Prage Pact Brings Impetus to Irish Trade
Milton Bronner reports from Dublin on the easing mood post treaty as Ireland shows signs of freedom and economic optimism. The city shifts from wartime occupation to bustling commerce with pubs, shops, and theatres thriving while British controls linger at ports and institutions like the Bank of Ireland.
Corset Covers with Lace and Embroidery Trim
Corset covers with lace and embroidery trim offered at reduced prices. Two sizes shown at 2.50 and 1.49 dollars with additional sale markings. Limited remaining stock likely in early season clearance.
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la Resista
la Thelma
Madame Irene
Mrs. Mina Raber Praises Tanto Medicine Change
Mrs. Mina Raber of Aurora Indiana credits Tanto for dramatic relief from two years of distress after meals, smothering spells, irregular heartbeats, headaches, and pain when bending. She reports becoming healthier and urges others to try the medicine, noting its sale in Bridgeport and nearby towns.
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Mina Raber
Aurora
Farnsworth Ave
Skirts New from the Manufacturer's Workrooms
Fashion note highlights newly produced skirts arriving from maker studios, emphasizing current styling and up to date design trends for consumers seeking fresh wardrobe options.
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