Senate Rejects Woman Suffrage in Bitter Vote
The Senate rejected woman suffrage 62 to 34 amid bitter, televised-like clashes. Proponents noted it is only a temporary defeat and will be revisited after November elections. party lines and numerous paired senators shaped the final tally.
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Senate
Jones
Champio
Jay
Cer
Wilson
Ts — Bankhead
Bennet
Guion
Hardwick
Hitch
New Mexico
Martin
Overman
Pomerene
Read
Sary
Shields
Simmons
Smith
Ears
Maryland
Sout Carolina
Trammell
Anderans
Wolcott
Baird
Brandegee
Dantham
Drew
Hale
Lodge
Meea
Penrose
Wadsworth
Kentucky
Hollis
New Hamp
Frelinghuysen
New Jer
Borah
Idaho
Fall
New
Harding
Ohio
Republians
Knox
Pennsylvania
Republic
Johnson
Califor
Sherman
Illinois
Swanson
Virginia
Wilfrey
Missouri
Utah
Susan B. Anthony
North
Tennessee
South Carolina
William
Bankhead
Benet
Fletcher
Gore
Hard- McKellar
Myers
South Caro- Trammell
Underwood
Verda
Williams
Fiorida
Lewis
Tempo
Alice Paul
Woman’s Party
Congress
James W
National
Sufiz
United States Senate
Irman Jones
Social Service League Annual Report Highlights 724 Dollar Gain
The Social Service League annual meeting reports 724 dollars raised over thirty four weeks and 485 people aided during the year. Sixty seven found work, twenty two Christmas baskets provided, and three to four hundred calls handled by probation officer Miss Hall. Officers and directors were elected including President Mrs Raymond Dodge and Director Dr S Mary Ives.
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Jacobs
Harry Kelsey
Haa
Samuel Russell, Jr
Mary Ives
Frank Hallock
Leroy Howland
J. W. Bailey
W. J. James
Kuhns
Raymond Dodge
R. H. Fife, Jr
Caroline Miller
Arthur L. Allin
Earle C. Butler
Walter G. Cady
N. Davis
H. 8. Peck
H. C. Whittlesey
Isaac Bauer
H. W. Coon
S. H. Fife, Jr
George Fisher
James Hadley
L. A. Howland
Helen M. Hall
Thomas Hoops, Jr
Tracy Hubbard
K. P. Harrington
Charles Ingersoll
Charles E. Jackson
R. W. Kelsey
Oscar Kuhns
A. S. Losey
John E. Loveland
K C. Meade
Ellsworth Meech
Henry C. Morrison
T. M. Russell
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Osgood Wells
S. Mary Ives
Frank B. Weeks
E. B. Fall
Oscar Kutns
Rickenbacker Leads Americans in France Air War
In France on Oct 1 Lieut Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio, newly an ace, heads American fliers with twelve destroyed German planes. Edgar Tobin of San Antonio Texas is second with eleven, while R G Landis son of Judge Landis of Chicago is third with ten. Landis is flying with the British.
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H. C. Wales
France
Eddie” Rickenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
Edgar Tobin
San Antonio
Tex
R. G. Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Landis
Vatican replies to Austria-Hungary peace note
Rome Oct 2 Vatican has replied to the recent peace note of Austria Hungary but publication of the text of the answer is left to the Austrian government.
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Agence Radio
Rome
Vatican
Austria-Hungary
Mandrake Pills Offer Quick Relief From Biliousness
The ad touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a cure for bilious mood and headaches with eight years of reputation. It claims fast relief, lists two forms, and offers 2 cents per box, available from druggists or by mail from Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son in Philadelphia.
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Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
American fliers claim air superiority in offensive war
American airmen dominate the air front as pursuit squadrons in massed formations sweep the German skies. Our bombers, photo planes, and observers operate with strong protection from shielded single seaters and pursuit planes, enabling artillery and bombing missions despite heavy anti aircraft fire.
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H. G
Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
Lehane on Trial in New Haven Court
Cornelius Lehane known as ambassador of the Irish republic pleaded for bond reduction from 10000 to 2500 in U S district court before Judge Edwin S Thomas. He claimed innocence on several counts of seditious utterances and espionage act violations and said he would be represented by counsel later. The judge denied the bail cut and set October 4 for a further hearing.
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New Haven
United States District Court
Edwin S. Thomas
Cornelius Lehane
Irish Republic
Thomas
Meriden Soldier Dead in Influenza Epidemic
Meriden records a seventh local death from influenza among service members with John B. Bullus of South Meriden dying at Camp Beauregard Alexandria Louisiana. Bullus 23 was in the infantry and had served in the canal zone before Louisiana transfer. City cases and deaths rise as schools and theaters close and Red Cross nurse aides assist.
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Meriden
John B. Bullus
South Meriden
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Canal Zone
Louisiana
Red Cross
Warning to Coffee Roasters in Connecticut
Hartford reports that Robert Scoville, U S food commissioner for Connecticut, received word from the federal food administration last night warning roasters that no undue profiteering would be allowed in coffee. A telegram of instructions was sent to Scoville to be made known to Connecticut roasters.
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Hartford
Federal Food Administration
Robert Scoville
United States Food Commissioner
Connecticut
Commissioner Scoville
Willing to be Deceived in a Butter Substitute Sale
A housewife promotes Benefit Brand Sweet Nut as a superior margarine substitute. A potential customer, noting it is oleomargarine, learns it is made from coconut and milk and sold at the Direct Inn Co. in a yellow front store at 70 Washington St. They acknowledge willingness to be deceived.
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Inn. Co
Yellow Front
Washington St
War Bill Boosted to Eight Billion
Washington reports estimates for Uncle Sam's war program rising with shipbuilding needs. Shipping board and war and navy departments present totals near 8 billion dollars, aimed to fund steel and wooden vessels, cargo ships, and manpower efforts. Subcommittee hearings under Sherley work toward trimming the ask to around 7 billion if feasible.
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Washington
Uncle Sam’s
En Po
Sherley
House
Hurley
Piez
Shipping Board
War Department
Navy Department
Navy Department’s
Shiring Board
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Shipping Guard
Vare
Pennsylvania
Sisson
Mississippi
Eagen
New Jersey
Cannon
Illinois
Clearing House Statement Debits Large Treasury Accounts
New York on October 2 reports sub treasury debit of 3,306,139 with exchange totaling 679,718,643 and balances at 71,285,118. This brief financial notice summarizes Treasury movements and balance levels for the period.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Happenings in this vigil 25 years ago October 2 1893
A century old glimpse: Danes roam Pike estate activity shows. John Inglis 37 faces questions as October pageant shifts to spring library work delays. Caroline Fairchild the sole female voter in district one. district two reports none voting. Alexander Inglis dies at 85 on William street. Cromwell votes for no license by 80. Berlin Bridge Co estimates iron bridge cost at 125000 to link Middletown and Portland. October excursion to Chicago via West Shore at 17. Common council to meet in Universalist church north room. Voters ferried to polls by teams. hunting stories linger after October first. County lacks a game warden since Bill resigns. Dr J Francis Caffes moves to Broad street. Street commissioner McDonald relocates to Main street. Master Beckwith travels county for hunting. Jailor Clark expected to be new police chief. Middletown supports license. Republicans gain through Democratic votes. Conran elected tax collector. Bacon, Johnson, Ward, Prior named assessors.
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Pike Estate
Raton
Danes Rca Cael Wetekiees Une Vte AP
John Inglis
Wil
Caroline
John S. Fairchild
Alexander Inglis
William Street
Cromwell
Berlin Bridge Co
Middletown
Portland
New York
Chicago
West Shore
Common Council
Universalist Church
Thomas P. Bill
J. Francis Cafes
Broad Street
Daniel J. McDonald
Main Street
Thomas Beckwith
Charles B. Clark
William P. Conran
Sherman M. Bacon
Mfyron H. Johnson
George H. Ward
Daniel W. Prior
March Conference Called Off by General March
Washington October 2 General March chief of staff canceled his midweek press conference due to appearance before the house appropriations committee.
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March
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
General March
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Social Service League Annual
Coton Census Report
Rickenbacker
United Tea
Importers’ Co
Main St
Brainard & Logan's
U. 8
Meuse
Ireland
Finan Haddie
Haddock
Block Island
John Moore
Center St
Louis M. Schmidt
Foley
Om.t. Devas
Foley's
Victrolas
Brunswick
Victor Records
Middlesex County
H. S. Hall
Silver ST
Kelco
Kelly
R Co
A. E. Holmes
Glenwood
Bacon Bros
The
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee i
R. J. Atwell
Eforest Mills
Brewer Cos
Brown Bros
Liberty Loan Committee
Liberty
Jewish Citizens of
Kone
Fighting
John Filer
Array St
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