Commission government pressing in city reform
The article notes renewed support for a commission form of city government led by Mayor Wilson, who favored a more efficient system. It cites voting turnout issues, compares majority and 60 percent thresholds, and traces a history from town meetings to modern city governance. It also discusses tariff proposals and presidential housing plans in Washington.
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Wilson
Congress
U. S
United States
New England
Selectmen
First Selectman
Select Men
Editorial Notes on Mexican Outrages and German Armament
The piece recalls outrages in Mexico with Francesco Villa seeking protection for horses and questions who is robber or robbed. It notes a Munich trial finding German funding of the New York Evening Mail and reports Germany’s house to house firearms search ordered by the German Disarmament commission, condemning self-inflicted war consequences.
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Francesco Villa
United States
Mexico
Francesco
New York Evening Mail
Germany
Berlin
German Disarmament Commission
DE Valera
Southampton
Eng
Cunard
New York
Secret Service
Eamonn de Valera
The
Irish Republic
City plans seek end to party labels in elections
Discussion on city government forms races to remove party labels and name candidates by petition. Voters previously backed a five commissioner system in 1914 and defeated the city manager plan in 1917. Pope honors a nephew of Cardinal Rampolla in a separate note.
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Siiately
Committee On
Ciyt
Mad Man Detained After East Side Hold Up
Philip Howits of Fairfield reports a hold up on North Avenue by a man matching the fugitive description. Police capture the suspect in Wood Avenue with five officers needed to restrain him. He is identified by a passport Peprucciani Eppore and carries diamond earrings and a brooch. He arrived from Italy last August and is held for further investigation.
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Philip Howits
Fairfield
Third Precinct
North Avenue
Conners
Kimberlin
Wood Avenas
Hillside Home
Peprucciani
Eppore
Italy
Battles and ambushes in Ireland reported amid heavy casualties
A British detachment was ambushed near Mullinahone while fighting raged with combatants firing from cover. Early reports described a battle of magnitude with heavy casualties and an “inaccessible mountain fastness.” Ambulances and troops were sent to the scene as rumors varied on total deaths.
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Mullinahone
Amerca
Lavery Names Budget Board Members
A Bridgeport article lists committee nominees including Justice Wheeler vetting for fairness and poise. Attorneys Cullinan and Chaffee are noted for civic and religious work while Lucien T. Warner supports social service and Y M C A matters.
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Vuer
Wheeler
War Bureau
Thomas M. Cullinan
Catholi Charitable Bureau
Lucien T. Warner
Bridgeport
Lucien C. Warner
Warner
Almon Chaffee
A. W. Burritt Company
Mine Strikers Live in Tents at Lick Creek Colony
In Mingo county after a July strike miners and families left company houses to live in union provided tents. At Lick Creek, a valley settlement by Tug River, 21 tents house about 100 people including women and children, forming a persistent camp of the strike community.
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Justice
Th Union
Mingo County
Precautions for Pilgrim 300th anniversary marked by police
New York police chief orders special reserves ready for quick deployment as holiday celebrations raise fears of disorder. Flags of the United States Britain and Holland likely to be shown amid memories of recent unrest at the Union Club.
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New York
William J. Lahey
Western Cayuse to Gain Breeding at Stock Show
Denver reports the Colorado Board of Livestock inspection plans to grade up the range riding horse at the National Western Stock Show opening January 15. Prizes will reward agility gate opening stake turning and adaptability while bucking and outlaw exhibitions are barred.
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Denver
Plains
Colorado Board of Livestock Inspection
Morganthau Pleads To Rescue Armenia
Atlantic City New Jersey December 21 Henry Morgentau former ambassador to Turkey urged moral and diplomatic support for Armenia saying its fate hinges on unity among nations. The report also mentions Ponzi jailed in Plymouth and a proposed copyrighted song and remarks by Rev Dr Aked about Margot Asquith.
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Atlantic City
N. J
America
Henry Morganthau
Turkey
Aked
Rockefeller Church
New York
Margot Asquith
Petticoats and Gowns with Burg lace and Embroidery
Muslin gowns in pink or white with color embroidery and neat pin tucks. Sizes 36 to 46. Petticoats with Hamburg lace trimming offered in all sizes. Prices range from $1.25 to $1.50.
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Hamburg
Billie Burke
Cts
Strange hold of a masterful man in Oklahoma tale
A woman recalls the reputation of Jake Hamon a once popular Oklahoma figure with an automobile and a string of promises. She describes admiration and fear as she reflects on his coercive charm and the danger of laughing at a controlling man.
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TL O
Jake Hannon
Oklahoma
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Harry Holand
DeValera
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International Harvester Company
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Toledo
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Fairfeld County
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Bridgeport Times
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