Election of Police Chief Weighs on Town Council Meeting
The Town Council schedules a meeting to appoint a new Chief of Police after the death of John H. Morrissey. Rumors declare Sheriff Philo W. Cady and Capt. Asa W. Hathaway as candidates, but both deny. Patrolman candidates listed include Charles L. Hammill Saverio Rinaldi and Richard Connery. Walter Kerr James Holmes and Charles H. Bickford have announced but filed by noon today. William D. McCaughey states he is not a candidate. A petition for Rinaldi's appointment with over 1300 signatures will be presented to the Council.
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John H. Morrissey
Philo W. Cady
Asa W. Hathaway
Charles L. Hammill
Saverio Rinaldi
Richard Connery
Walter Kerr
James Holmes
Charles H. Bickford
William D. McCaughey
Mr. Rinaldi
Distinguished Visitor Elbert Hubbard Called at Linden Place
Elbert Hubbard of East Aurora New York author and Roycroft head was hosted by Col S P Colt at Linden Place. He arrived from Providence with Col Colt and attended a Sunday reception with Gov Livingston Beechman Col Samuel M Nicholson and local residents before touring the Colt farm and dining at Linden Place. He left for New York on the midnight train.
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Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora
New York
Roycrofters
Col
S. P. Colt
Linden Place
Mr. Hubbard
Union Station
Providence
Col. Colt
Gov . Livingston Beechman
Samuel M. Nicholson
Col Colt
Colt Farm
Birth announcements for five local families
In this town on January 15 Abd Crescoli welcomed a son to Mr and Mrs Abel Crescoli Arcella welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Vincenzo Arcella. On January 16 Riccardi welcomed a son to Mr and Mrs Carlo Riccardi. On January 17 Santo welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Santo. On January 18 King welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Manuel King.
Mrs Robie A Glidden Dies in Springfield
Obituary note announces the death of Mrs Robie A Glidden aged 70 formerly of this town in Springfield Massachusetts on January 12.
Wild cats fight on mountain night described by Rastus
A colored man recounts a dusk drive down the mountain as two wild cats battled above the trees. He explains the top cat clung to the bottom cat the whole time, while both fought and climbed into the air.
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Rastus
Beecher Quote on Work and Worry
A daily thought cites Beecher on how worry, not work or revolution, harms people and machinery. It emphasizes that work is healthy and people can bear it, while worry corrodes like friction on a blade.
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Daily
Beecher
Appearances Deceptive Says Uncle Eben
A Washington Star quote recalls Uncle Eben noting that a seemingly laughing face may hide misery. He warns against judging by facial expression and the idea that a opened oven is misread.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Idle hands and national virtue cited in proverb
The Boston Advertiser cites a Japanese proverb that to do nothing is to do evil and argues idleness harms both rich and poor. It claims busy social life and constant bustle define Japanese culture while warning Americans against idle desires and social drift.
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Boston
Well to Praise Sometimes
Orison Swett Marden notes that unattractive homes and harsh parents fuel misery and crime. He argues constant criticism kills a child’s confidence and self respect, preferring encouragement to enable success.
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Orison Swett Marden
Ocean depths chart worldwide from two to eight miles
The record notes average sea depths range from two to three miles about 10 500 to 15 900 feet. At the mouth of the Rio de la Plata halfway to Tristan da Cunha off South America the Atlantic depth reaches 45 000 feet or more than eight miles.
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Rio de la Plata
Tristan da Cunha
South American
One View of Foreign Travel
A quotation by Chesterton on travel warns that visiting foreign countries may narrow the traveler’s mind. The note reflects a reflective, opinion-rich voice typical of editorial snippets.
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Chesterton
Abscess Patient Becomes Frontline Soldier After Lance Wound
Paris dispatch describes a colonial infantry battalion chief who, already diagnosed with a risky liver abscess, drives into battle after a lance wound. He survives as the abscess is pierced during combat and the surgeons deem the operation successful.
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Paris
France
Ablan
France unveils new military uniform color scheme
A London dispatch reports a French army reform featuring blue-gray attire with red and white thread accents. The outfit aims to minimize visibility in winter landscapes, matching the gray tones of the season and contrasting with the German uniform while keeping a distinctive cap shape with ear flaps.
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London
France
Fire 4000 Bullets Per Slain Soldier Report
A German report notes that during the first month of the war many German troops fired about 4000 cartridges each. An English observer says about 25 German shells are wasted per man killed. Historical comparisons span 1870 and the Russo Japanese war with thousands of bullets per life lost.
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London
Treating the Wounded British Red Cross Surgeon Cares for French Soldier
A British Red Cross surgeon tends to a wounded French infantryman on the battlefield. The scene highlights wartime medical aid and humanitarian cooperation between Allies.
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British Red Cross
Brutal German Sentry Murder Reported In Berlin
Paris reports a German sentry killed and mutilated after placing wire entanglements. French troops executed the attacker after a brief exchange of words with the German commander. The incident sparked harsh condemnation from the French regiment.
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Berlin
I.d Leen
War Notes From Frontline Indian Soldiers in Europe
A Times correspondent signed An Anglo-Indian describes veterans from Gurkha, Dogra, Sikhs, Pathans and others reuniting after battles, their resilience, humor, and pride in fighting alongside British troops. He notes torture of war wears differently here and the Indians remain steadfast despite hardships, helmets, and shellfire.
Terrier Reunited After World War I Front Trek
Mrs Brown in Hammersmith sought help when her terrier vanished after Soames Brown left England with his regiment in August. A letter from the husband says a man brought the dog from the front trenches near Ypres, the route across the channel remains a mystery.
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London
Soames Brown
England
Hammersmith
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised By Louisville Woman
A Louisville woman testimonial credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing health issues. The letter from Mrs J M Resch describes fainting spells bloating left side pain and eventual recovery. The advertisement invites readers to write for confidential help from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Louisville
Lydia
Pinkham
Ldo Ndt
Pinkhim
Mra
J. M. Resch
West Broadway
Lydia E. Pinkham
Making Old Mantles New
The note from Home Department in National Magazine says a gas mantle that is blackened can be renewed by burning a dim light, making the spots whiten and the mantle usable again instead of buying a new one.
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National Magazine
Simple limewater method to preserve fresh eggs
A simple preservation technique suggests immersing freshly laid eggs in limewater and storing the vessel in a cellar or cool outhouse to keep them fresh.
Probate Court Notice in Bristol January 1915
In the Probate Court of Bristol on January 11 1915 Mary G Morrissey widow of John H Morrissey requests appointment as Administratrix of his intestate estate. The hearing is set for January 26 1915 at 9 00 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
John H. Morrissey
Mary G Morrissey
Mary C. Morrissey
John M. Coggeshall
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