McAdoo shaped the first Liberty Loans and wartime finance
Windim Gibbs McAdoo rose from a New York lawyer to Secretary of the Treasury and Director General of Railroads. He championed the first four Liberty Loans against financial advice, helped stabilize banks during panics, and led cabinet actions that backed war finance and railway transformation. He later retreated to practice law in New York after leaving the cabinet in 1918.
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High Commission
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New York
Sarah Hazelhurst Fleming
Eleanor Randolph Nelson
Windim Gibbs McAdoo
Hudson River
New Jersey
Congress
Sherman
Milledgeville
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
United States Circuit Court
Chattanooga
William M. Dewitt
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Co
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Princeton
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War Finance Corporation
International High Commission
the Treasury
Dayton
Thornton Blakeman
Perry B
Tennessee
Europe
Farm Loan Board
LadiesAid entertaining at Mrs Gilbert's home Newtown
Stepney The Ladies Aid society were entertained at the home of Mrs Frank Gilbert in Newtown last Wednesday after a business meeting supper was served to about 55 guests. The sum of 16 dollars was cleared by the ladies. Mr and Mrs Milon B Hawley Mr and Mrs Frank Gilbert Misses Blanche and Bertha Gilbert were over Sunday guests at Battery B cottage Fort Trumbull Beach. Mrs R B Turner and son Roy Byron Turner of Baltimore are spending the summer with Mrs Turner's parents Mr and Mrs E Osborne. Miss Olive Corning has returned to Monroe after spending a few days here. Mrs Mabel Morgan is visiting her sister Mrs C B Plumb at Myrtle Beach for a couple weeks. Miss Emily Seeley attended the wedding of her niece Miss Eadiid Hall in Ansonia last week. Mrs Stanley Northrop spent Friday with her mother Mrs William Slater in Bridgeport. Mr George Clingan of New York was an over Sunday guest at his home here. Mrs Lillian Lester and son of Amagansett L I have visited Mrs Jesse Lewis.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Gilbert
Newtown
Milon B. Hawley
Blanche
Bertha Gilbert
Battery B Cottage
Fort Trumbull Beach
George Clingan
New York
Suit of Clothes Stolen From Knowlton Street Room
Charles Gronés reported to the Detective department last night that a suit of clothes belonging to him was stolen from a room at 198 Knowlton Street.
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Charles Gronés
Knowlton Street
Cummings Pushed as Progressive Democratic Leader
In San Francisco July 1 John F. Crosby of Connecticut nominated Homer S. Cummings, Democratic National Committee chair, for the presidential nomination. Crosby praised Cummings as a progressive voice who has long served the party and advocated reform aligned with Woodrow Wilson’s world peace aims, urging unity to back Isaiah’s prophecy and America’s world role. The speech framed the choice as a test of America’s ideals and leadership against Republican stance.
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San Francisco
Homer S. Cummings
John F. Crosby
Connecticut
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Cummings
Crosby
Democratic National Committee
America
Isaiah
Cox Named Democratic Candidate for President
San Francisco July 1 The Democracy of Ohio urged the national convention to nominate Governor James M Cox as the Democratic candidate for president. Judge James G Johnson of Springfield praised Cox’s record, urging unity and national service while describing his leadership in war mobilization and commitment to impartial law enforcement.
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San Francisco
Ohio
Lentral
James M. Cox
Cox
James G. Johnson
Springfield
America
Johnson
Washington
Lincoln
Earth
Europe
Democratic Party
Republic
Amexan
Ananotr
Ohio Democrat’s lone elected official gains strong support
The speaker praises the Democratic chief executive for steady confidence and ripened judgment, noting his real genius for executive duty and record of accomplishment. They argue his popularity and strength surpass opponents regardless of campaign funds.
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Ohio
Banner Night at Stratford Carnival Draws Large Crowd
The Stratford carnival opening night under Anderson-Dunn-Kochis post of the American Legion drew a large crowd. The carousel and whip were especially popular. proceeds benefited the local post. The carnival runs all week. Final plans staged for Stratford Alliance of Democratic Women event with speakers Hon. Kenneth Wynne and Mrs. Nancy Schoonmaker at the town hall. Also announced is the semi annual dinner of the Okenuck Past Sachems association at Dorlan's Point on July 15, with officers named. Jerry Dahl of Huntington Avenue plans a European tour after his Loco-mobile Co. duties. George Bartlett and John Cooney enjoyed a fishing trip. Odd Fellows meeting tomorrow will install officers, with refreshments to follow. Frank L. Hanson ill at home. Charles Vaughn and family take a three-week Maine motor trip. Parade plans for Okenuck tribe visiting Milford tribe next Monday, with over 100 local members expected to participate for a silver cup. Stratford avenue undergoing repairs. Mrs. Lillian Edwards entertained friends at a White Street luncheon. For sale in Stratford inquire Peter Gleason. Roofing and heating firm Cortez C. Rockwell listed.
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Stratford
Anderson-Dunn- Kochis
American Legion
Town Hall
Stratford Alliance of Democratic Women
Kenneth Wynne
Nancy Schoonmaker
Okenuck
Milford
Robbed of 300 Dollars While Sleeping in Friend’s Room
Frank Koza of 309 Pine street reported to the Detective department that he was robbed of 300 dollars yesterday afternoon while sleeping in a friend's room after accepting an invitation to sleep off drinking. The second paragraph notes Cuban sugar prices causing production shifts and future discontent among growers.
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Frank Koza
Pine Street
Koza
Jad Salts Kidney Health Advice Advertisement
An old advertisement claims uric acid from meat irritates kidneys causing backache and urinary troubles. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe daily remedy made from tartaric acid lemon juice and lithia to flush kidneys and ease bladder issues, urging readers to drink it regularly.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Restorer Promises Natural Color
A vintage advertisement touts Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring faded gray hair to natural darkness. It claims easy home application with a sponge or brush and promises color that lasts after repeated use, noting modern improvements and endorsements from a downtown druggist.
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Wryeth
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Stepney
R. B Turner
Roy Byron Turner
Mrs. Turner
E. Osborne
Olive Corning
Monroe
Mrs. Mabel Morgan
Mrs. C. B. Plumb
Myrtle Beach
Emily Seeley
Eadiid Hall
Ansonia
Stanley Northrop
William Slater
Bridgeport
Lillian Lester
Amagansett, L. 1
Jesse Lewis
Okenuck Past Sachems' Association
Dorlan’s Point
Norwalk
Frederick W. Nettleton
George W. Spall
James R. Vans
George A. Fairchild
Jerry Dah
Huntington Avenue
Locomobile Co
Mr. Dehi
Atlantic
George Bartlett
John Cooney
Oronoque
Frank L. Hanson
Charles Vaughn
Oakland Street
Maine
Stratford Avenue
Lillian Edwards
White Street
Peter Gleason
Main St
Cortez C. Rockwell
Main
Hillside Avenue
Dios
Cyrus Presto
Bayer
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