Political turbulence as King George weighs Liberal reforms
The text debates King George's stance on lordly reform and the fate of Asquith's government. It predicts a continued Liberal defeatist pattern, with Conservatives and coalition likely to dominate Parliament after dissolution, while Tory and Liberal factions jockey over the Lords veto and Home Rule issues.
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Maerte Coulton
Geos
Asquith
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Watos
Chuveh
Trish
Walton
Ray
English Election Debate Falters Amid Protectionists Clash
The piece notes England not ready for protectionism, with Conservatives pushing the issue yet failing to gain traction. It cites alarm over American influence on Welsh politics and English elections, suggesting little impact on constituencies. The election seems to end soon with few clear changes.
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England
Wilson Faces Tough Battle To Win Senate Seat
Trenton New Jersey December 16 1910 Gouvernor elect Woodrow Wilson faces a hard fight to win the U S senate seat. He must defeat James Smith and Bob Davis who control large parts of the Democratic legislature. Wilson aims to mobilize public sentiment and challenge Smith’s stance.
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James Smith
Bob Davis
Fludson County
Wilson
Novel Situation Confronts Divorced Couple
Arthur Bastien and Alice Bastien move to end a two year post divorce restriction. they discuss evading the court stipulation with lawyers. The couple, separated a year after seven years of marriage, want to resume living together and have two children. Bastien seeks reconciliation as his ex-wife struggles to support children and elderly mother, while the divorce decree blocks remarriage for two years. They consider annulling the divorce after attempting to obtain a marriage license.
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Bank Hires A Burglar Blurtington
A Mechani National bank clerk failed to open the door after hours using the wrong key, trapping officers and clerks inside. Charles Frong used a saw and a jimmy to remove iron bars, crawl through a cellar window, and unlock the door to free the captives.
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Charles Flrong
Bound Over to Superior Court in Two-Town Voting Case
Frederick Hayden of North Haven was bound over for the next term of superior court on a charge of voting in two towns on election day. Probable cause was found after testimony that Hayden voted in Plainville and Forestville, with election officials stating they saw him deposit a ballot. Hayden, not called to testify, was represented by attorney Joseph Alton of Thisborough.
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Forestville
Plainville
Robert C. Ushar
M. A. Morton
A. H. Dresser
Blayden
Heany
Joseph Alton
Thisborough
Morse's Petition for Pardons Presented to Department
Washington reports Charles W. Morse's petition for pardon has been formally filed with the department of justice. The plea, signed by thousands of prominent names, accompanies a second petition from Mrs. Morse presented to President Taft by Senator Hale. The president forwarded the matter to Attorney General Wickordham and then to the pardon unit. Mrs. Morse's letter to the president argues simply for her husband's release.
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New York
Morse
Taft
Hale
Wick~orgham
Murderers Executed at Virginia State Prison
In Richmond Virginia John J Smythe and Seglington were electrocuted at the Virginian State Prison. Smythe killed his wife and daughter while drunk and beat an elderly woman to death during a burglary.
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Richmond
Dee Wlg
John J
Rockefeller Gives 500 for Record Red Cross Seals
Starr J Murphy ordered 50 000 Red Cross Christmas Seals with John D Rockefeller's $500 check enclosed. The stamps will be affixed to mail and packages from Standard Oil offices. Publicity runs on subway trains and Broadway Rice sign flashes pleas to buy seals nightly.
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Red Cross
Committee On Prevention of
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rice Company
Broadway
Two Knights Refuse Lodging At Police Station
Two weary travelers refused the police station sleeping room during a cold night preferring to walk to Waterbury. Three other applicants found the quarters adequate and remained overnight, leaving without frostbite noted this morning.
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Bristol Man May Start Contest For House Seat
In Bristol Dee Wayden to face Merrit Ryder over the Frederick Hayden trial outcome. Wayden held for the superior court on voting in two towns. Ryder defeated on that charge by five votes. Fifteen ballots ruled illegal. If no recount is asked Ryder’s friends expect him to be declared elected and will pursue the seat on the House floor.
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Dee
Calor
Merrit Ryder
Frederick Hayden
Wayden
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Ryder
Bis
House of Representatives
Bridgeport
Frank S$. Huntington
South Norwalk
Huntington
Wolf hunt in New Jersey by ex marshal planned for New Year
Guthrie Oklahoma December reports a wolf hunt in New Jersey led by Gateh-en-Alive Joe Abernathy recent Oklahoma United States marshal resigner. He is to be paid 5000 dollars for showing a millionaire and guests how he catches wolves alive with his hands. His three wolf hunting ponies have shipped east ready for the event.
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Joe Abernathy
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Shiready
Promotion system urged for federal attorneys in Baltimore speech
Assistant Attorney General W. J. Montyon urged that all assistant attorneys general and United States attorneys be selected by competitive promotion. He proposed a committee of former attorneys general as an examining board and said policies should not be considered in promotions.
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Mauretania Aims At Fastest Atlantic Round Trip Record
New York December 16 The Cunarder Mauretania completed the first leg of a rumored record run to cross the Atlantic in the shortest time. Customs officials and passengers followed the progress by wireless as the ship docked at Quarantine and began transferring Christmas mail and fuel for the voyage. The voyage planned to sail again by six o clock tonight and arrive the other side early next week.
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Democracy Leader Pushes Tax and Tax Reform Plan
Eugene N Tass Massachusetts governor elect outlines a strategy to restore government to the people. He calls for direct senatorial elections, broad tariff revisions, and income tax funding for reduced duties on essentials, insisting reciprocity with Canada and Mexico as steps toward broader free trade.
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Promised Revisions Spark Voter Confidence Debate
A partisan clash erupts over delays in tariff revisions. Opponents accuse the Republican Senate of betraying the people to privileged monopolies while urging the public to embrace the opposition as a corrective. The speech frames the moment as a chance to prove party leadership.
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Thompsonville Accepts Carnegie Library Offer
In Thompsonville at a special meeting the town unanimously accepted Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 12 500 for a free library. The town would provide 1 250 annually for maintenance and supply a building site with a potential 20 000 building if the dona tion were boosted. The action was recorded by Town Clerk Bissland and Chairman Vormer Senator Andrew Gordon presided.
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Salina Bank Robber Dies After Posse Surrounds Him
Tara Ward thirty-year-old bank robber from near Lurain Kansas fled after robbing the Paradise State Bank of 2500 dollars and, pursued by a farmer posse for five hours, was surrounded at sundown fourteen miles north of Paradise. The money was recovered and officials confirm all funds were returned. Ward had purchased a revolver rope and ammunition before the crime and later rode away after tying four bank workers.
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Bert O'Brien
McLachlan Hits Tawney Over War Prep Charge
Representative McLachlan of California replies to Minnesota's Tawney regarding war readiness. He calls Tawney’s claim of a conspiracy to boost military spending childish and dangerous, and defends efforts to highlight national defense conditions. He argues for addressing weaknesses rather than yielding to panic.
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Rail deficits loom as New Haven line faces retrenchment
Boston and Maine and New York New Haven Hartford face rising operating costs and flat revenue. Four month figures show operating expenses outrunning gross earnings, signaling possible service cuts, postponed improvements, and layoffs unless business improves. Dividends remain unchanged for now despite ongoing losses.
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Naugtuck City Charter Question Divides Residents
Citizens debate whether Naugtuck should seek a city charter and how to secure it while a charter revision panel reports. Proponents urge the change, opponents resist, and the outcome hinges on freemen votes in the general assembly.
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