Imperial Commons Opens Amid War Debt and Labor Row
The article notes looming war debt of 6 418 000 000 pounds and a coalition majority of 329 with questions on unemployment Sinn Fein seats and demobilization. Labor aims to push a strong program as industrial strife grows. King George to open the session with a speech and a luxury tax debate is anticipated.
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President Wilson Honored On Floor Of French Chamber
Paris February 2 President Wilson was publicly received on the floor of the chamber of deputies beside President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. It marked the first such honor for 70 years as deputies and senators cheered. Deschanel welcomed the American head a large crowd, flags, and a guard of honor accompanied the ceremony.
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Senate
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Whence
Wilpon
Parliament Building
Hat Goodwin Laid At Rest In Milton Cemetery
The body of Nat Goodwin, celebrated actor, was laid to rest today in Milton Cemetery beside his brother Edward. Services were private for the parents and a few relatives, with Miss Georgia Gardner, Los Angeles, Goodwin's fiancée, his maid Jennie, and Mr. Knight of the Lambs club present. The simple Episcopal rite was read by Rev. Kenneth Forbes. The comedian’s remains lie in a mahogany casket covered with violets and roses from the Lambs. Messages of condolence flowed to Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel C. Goodwin, the actor’s aged parents.
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Nat” Goodwin
Reat
Milton Cemetery
Edward Good
Goodwin
Georgia Gardner
Los Angeles
Jennie
Knight
the Lambs Club
Kenneth Forbes
St. James Episcopal Church
Lambs
Tallest man Alfred Brough dies of influenza in England
London reports the death of Alfred Brough seven feet seven and a half inches tall formerly with Bostock and Wombwell's menagerie. He retired nine years ago to run an inn in Nottingham.
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South Africa
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Atlantic City
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New York
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Thomas Sanford at 108
Norwalk residents report Mrs Thomas Sanford celebrated her 108th birthday yesterday. She is said to be in full possession of her faculties and received many visits and presents from friends.
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Norwalk
Thomas Sanford
Mother Would Give Eyes to Son in War Sacrifice
Troy New York February 8 1918 Red Cross officials recount a mother Margaret Waugh of 8 St Marys Avenue offering to donate her eyes to her son James 17 blinded in battle. She believed a rabbit eye transplant could restore sight but doctors say the feat is impossible though surgeons hope one eye may yet be saved with long treatment.
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St. Mary’s Avenue
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Cape May
Supreme Court Rules Railroads Tax Law Invalid
The U S Supreme Court ruled that a state cannot tax railroads for lease interests they hold in other lines. It reversed Georgia's high court which taxed Central Georgia Railway for its stakes in Augusta and Savannah Railroad and parts of the Southern Railway. The decision holds the tax violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Southwestern
Supreme Cour
Happenings in This Era Day by Day in Connecticut
February notices from New Haven to Portland recount church memberships since 1668, bequests to Berkeley Divinity School, and a $300,000 donation from Governor Morris to the American Missionary Action. Sleighing parties, street trotting matinees, and local meat prices appear alongside a reckless driving case in New Haven where banker Charles Smith faces bail after striking a girl.
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Berkeley Divinity School
Andrew L. Kidston
New Haven
Bond
Middletown
Meriden
Daniel Hand
Guilford
Morris
American Missionary
Halleck
Cromwell
Smith & Harris
East Hampton
Selectman
C. A. Ahlquist
Portland Electric Light Co
Main Street
Portland
Wes
Leyan
Wethes
Hadford
Gastier
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Bey
Robbarn
Central School
Rogers
Henry Woodward
Justice Storrs
George D. Howe
Woodwards
Charles Smith
Southington
Smith
Anna Deskin
Freezone promises painless corn removal at home
A Cincinnati chemist designed freezone a ether compound sold at drug stores. A few drops on any corn or callus stops pain and loosens the corn so it can be lifted off with fingers. The remedy shrivels rather than eats away at corns offering a painless home solution.
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Cincinnati
Freezone
Dresser
Petticoats Guarantee on Replacements for Flawed Garment
The advertisement promises a free replacement Petticoat of equal value if the flounce tears from the body seams or material proves unsatisfactory. Return the item with the guarantee ticket from purchase. Price is $2.00 each. No other Petticoat carries an equal guarantee.
Corsets and Corset Covers On Sale At Odd Sizes
Corsets and corset covers are discounted below usual prices with several items showing odd sizes and some mussed handling noted. Local shoppers are advised to inspect available pieces for proper fit and condition before purchase.
Mothers of Veterans Call Silence on Yankee Division Rumor
At a moonlight meeting the Mothers of Veterans unanimously urged ignoring newspaper reports about the Yankee Division’s return. They also advised not to add extra food until the 26th Division’s safety in Camp Devens was confirmed.
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Mothers of Veterans
Camp Devens
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