Denounce British Rule in India and protest in court
Excerpts from speeches by Patrick Henry and President Wilson frame a defense for Ram Chandra and staff, accused as defendants for seditious writings. The attorney argues Britain broke promises, India and Canada landings, and U S nondeportation, while public opinion fears harsher retaliation if they return.
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Patrick Henry
Wilson
Russia
Ram Chandra
McGowan
United States
House of Commons
India
Canada
America
Great Britain
Court of Public Opinion
Minstrel Show at YMCA Delights Large Audience
The YMCA gym hosted the first minstrel and circus show featuring Uncle Sam as the center attraction. An original cast of allied and Teutonic nations performed with end men General Bing and General von Mindburg. Dancing, parodies, acrobats, clowns, and musical numbers drew much applause from a sizable crowd.
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Uncle Sam
Dnele Sam
Bing
von Mindenburg
Eaprice
Young Mundry
Shaw
Hudas
Jane Colby
Meymerian
George S Hawley Named General Manager in Change
George S Hawley will become general manager of the Bridgeport Manufacturers Association and the Employers Association of Berkshire County He served as Fairfield County court stenographer for 23 years and is among the oldest employees at the courthouse His remark about Treland and India's lack of representation appears in the piece with strong political overtones referencing voting rights in Parliament and an appeal to an American jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
MA Pacturts
George S. Hawley
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Employers' Association of
Berkshire County
Hawley
Fairfield County
Court House
Cannon
Treland
India
Americans Observe Strict German Controls in Berlin
A correspondent describes life in Berlin under wartime restrictions, noting tight police surveillance of German subjects in the United States and stringent travel limits for Americans in Germany. He compares freedoms in the U.S. to German controls, discusses food distribution issues, and predicts Germany will strike despite large-scale difficulties.
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United States
Germany
Berlin
America
Davis
West
Lhfe
Pmamshirg
Weble
Hitchey
Washington meat probe fuels calls for quick action
Hamilton Lewis in Washington reports Armour & Co. chief executive testimony on inspection limits delaying meat production. The federal trade commission seeks fast legislation to open private files amid a dispute over Veeder vaults and potential packer collusion on government contracts. Court arguments on vault access adjourned as clerks and court staff shifts are noted.
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Hamilton Lewis
Washington
John O’hern
Armour & Co
Fitspatrick
O'Hern
Witzpatrick
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Henry
The
Trade Commission
Henry Veeder
Chicago
Swift & Company
Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York reports a choppy market with inconclusive price moves. Overnight foreign outlooks failed to drive prices while equities show mixed gains, including Corn Products and Ohio Cites Gas. Sumatra Tobacco looks like a risky hold amid rapid turnover. railcar orders may surge under a new federal program. Investors monitor Bethlehem and steel equities as Britain tightens issue restrictions and Colorado fuel and transport stocks face mixed prospects.
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New York
Europe
Ohio
Bethlehem
Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Corn Traders Not Inclined to Do Business
New York reports corn trading was very inactive with narrow price changes. Buyers show little incentive to trade futures due to likely delivery and improving consumption demand. Western high quality corn remains in demand while low grade is hard to sell. Oats eased slightly as Western commission houses sold. Cash positions eased in the West amid embargoes to the East, with supplies scarce and demand urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
West
Western
Western Commission
China Gets Loan to Build Radio Stations
Pekin reports the Chinese government closed a loan of about 2,000,000 yen gold with the Mitsui company to finance wireless stations in Shanghai Chefoo and other locations. The Danish firm originally held the contract but surrendered under diplomatic pressure. Japan sought preferred terms citing national defense concerns.
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Pekin
Mitsui Company
Shanghai
Chefoo
Japan
Pass Bill to Govern Railroads Curbs and Conditions
The House and Senate debated railroads law provisions to place rate making in the President or Interstate Commerce Commission. Key votes showed splits. Sweet’s I C C amendment passed in committee 164 to 157 but failed at final passage 168 to 211. Issch’s one year tenure amendment passed in committee 143 to 40 but was also defeated on final passage 206 to 166. Conferees expected to reach agreement. Senate favors just returns on three years income, House allows discretionary capital for improvements through 1917.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Representative Issch
Wisconsin
Sweet
Senate
House
Corinthian Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree
Corin thian lonce aided by A. BM will confer the Master Mason degree at a special communication to be held at T180 pernock on Tuesday evening March 6 in the Masonic temple. The piece notes stock market chatter and dividend expectations amid war-time conditions and Interstate Commerce Commission actions.
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Corinthian Fudge
Corinthian Lonce
Aid A. BM
Pernock
Masonic Temple
Adams Texpress, Td
Adams Fixpress Company
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Rnfe Mer
Rails Lead Late Inquiry Session in Irregular Market
New York stock trading showed an irregular pattern with a modest late rally on rails inquiries. Government railway control talk and expected better earnings influenced mood. steel shares lagged on price schedule uncertainty while St Paul Railway dividends awaited action. Total volume 610000 shares. bonds eased but major issues held firm.
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New York
U. S
St. Paul
Liberty First
Quarterly dividend declared by New York Board of Public Utilities
Directors of the Bulale and Susquehanni Radionad corporation declare a quarterly dividend of 6 per share on common stock, with a 14 percent and 1 percent extrmi the previous payout. The article notes engagement timing questions and quotes Life magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bulale and
Susquehanni Radionad Corporation
Curbs and Stocks Show Mixed Prices in Market Close
A scanned market page lists numerous stocks and bonds with varied quotes. Notable entries include United Motors at 26 36, Buffalo mining firms such as Copper Mines at 65, and Yukon Gold at 1 1/2. Several steel and transport stocks, including Hurlburt Motors and U S Steamship, appear with modest changes. The table reflects a broad range of prices and percent changes across mining, manufacturing, and utility sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales
Actna
Er-Am Tobord
Curtiss Acrops
Am Pulp & P
U S Steamship
Wr-Mart
Chevrolet
Smith Motor
BC Metals
Atlanta
Inter Mines
Jerome Prescott
Jim Butler
Rochester M
Standard S & L
Stewart
Troy Arizona
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Briggs
Rand Glore
Tata
Mary Marshall Durfee
Bridgeport Post
Irred W. Pracy
William T. Hivi Jancdag
Superior Court
Michaael J. Tranagan
Tracy
Flanagan
Gerard
Gerrards
Grantturta
Amerian
Rome
Lews
Cernany
Low
Isc
Jorge Payne
Anderson
Rio Grande
Paul Warbare
Eneland
Colorado Buel
Tran
Colorado
Tn Ie
Tan
Colorado Tndustrial Company
Uleh
Statiathen
Wrehington
Ionare
Tie
Montalia
Pidebireh Cent
Tmtts
Chicago Grain
T. L. Watson & Co
Cap
China
Burgh
Aetvan
Wis
Marel 2
Tishis
Stock Exchange Tas
Ted
Xelling
Elevgymen
Rails
TY. L. Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Streets
Bridgeport
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
AS & Re Co
Ad G&w
Atch
T&s Fe
Balt & Ohio
Brooklyn RT
Butte & Sup
Calif Petrol
den Leath Co
Daria
Erie
Goodrich Co
Inter Nickel
Midvale
Missouri Pac
Miami
Pitts
Pennsylvania
Repub
Sinclair
Scully Pac
Third Avenue
Texas
Am Union
Cig
Ind
Alco
Uo S Steel
Ios Smelter
F Ste
Wabash Pt
Mary
Governmens Bonds
Liberty dGas
Comeraud
Barnum
T.L. Watson &Co
Bankers Corner
Main and John Streets
James Staples & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
City National Bank
Srat
Ee Ee Patents
A. M. Wooster
U. S. Patent Office
Main St. Bridgenort, Conn
Noth
Gratis
Slatteryo
Investment Securities
Exchange Place
Connecticut National Bank
Corner
Main and
Wall Streets
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