Brewers denounce campaign influence by liquor interests
A formal statement claims brewers and liquor groups have funded campaigns and used political surveys to sway elections. It alleges connections to district attorneys and state officials across several cities, with accusations of pro German sympathy and efforts to corrupt electors and legislation. Clearing house figures show exchanges totaling $658,511,077 with $66,937,914 in one period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
50 Cc National Association of Comere and Labor
Jones States
Whitteburo
Detroit
Chicago
Corrup
F. Looney
United States
Aftor Hobertsond
Indiana
Dan
Jones
United District Attorney
Pittsburgh
Texas
Pittsburg
Clearing House
York
Anti-Trust Cases Postponed by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court granted a motion to continue all anti-trust cases until the war’s end. Read ing Company, Equitable, Eastman Kodak, American Can, Quaker Oats, Corn Products, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Southern Pacific and others are postponed. United States Steel resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dct
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Reading Company
States Steel Corporation
East Kodak Co
Bill Posters and Dis- American Can Co
Quaker Oats Co
Corn Products Refining Co. Lehigh Valley Railroad Co
Foch Strategy Praised as Allied Advances Grow
Paris reports French military experts credit Marshal Foch with a masterly plan that could make the Germans regret not retreating more widely. Allied forces push into German flanks and threaten vital communications as swift advances threaten groups of German troops, including an instance on the Champagne front where General von Mudra's army was nearly surrounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marshal Foch
Champagne
von Mudra
Norwich appoints food director for region
Edmund W. Perkins of Norwich is named focal food director by Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville. He will oversee Norwich and the towns of Lisbon Franklin Bozron Montville and Salem.
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Norwich
Hartford
Edmund W. Perkins
Robert Scoville
Perkins
Lisbon
Franklin
Bozron
Montville
Salem
New York's Liberty Loan Subscriptions Rise Overnight
New York district liberty loan subscriptions rose by 24.83 million dollars overnight, bringing the total to 30.62 million dollars, as announced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The national goal remains one billion eight hundred million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
Federal Reserve Bank
Wilson at Work on Peace Reply
President Wilson to craft America's reply to Germany Austria and Turkey peace offers while consulting Col. E M House. State Dept reports and cablegrams from Paris London and Rome inform the plan but no date for transmission is set. Officials expect rejection with possible hints on terms and unconditional surrender phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
America
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Col. E. M. House
New York
Central Powers
State Department
Congress
Senate
Sub Treasury Report Shows Cash Gain From Banks
New York on October 8 reports the sub-treasury gained 641000 from banks on Monday, yielding a cash net gain since Friday of 852000. The report reflects ongoing liquidity movements in the banking sector and indicates strengthening cash balances for the period.
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Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Happenings in this vicinity from 25 years ago
Items from October 11 1808 report ferryboat extra trips when tickets sell in Portland and sloop Celia from New Haven sails near Essex. Notes on hunting success hindered by thick foliage and rumors of a Cromwell drug store. Stained glass set in Westbrook Episcopal chapel and Madison agricultural fair draws crowds. S. P. Thrasher to speak at Rocky Hill church. Enlistments rise with hard times. tramps noted. Arthur E. Coe catches 60 bluefish near Race with Captain Hill. Bailey wins three prizes at Stafford Springs poultry show. Conn to lecture on Life on Earth. fire department site not yet secured. Murphy temperance meeting at North church. blue ribbon sold at Hazen’s. Merrill speaks before Custer camp. Polish National Army formed in Paris under General Haller.
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Brownstone
Mee
Portland
Essex
Celia
New Haven
Cromwell
Westrook
Madison
Congregational
Rocky Hill
Arthur E. Coe
Captain Hill
Saybrook
Tonic Upbuilder For Throat and Lungs
In many cases of serious throat and lung illness ECAN'S ALTERATIVE has been very beneficial due to its soluble calcium content and easy assimilation when combined with other ingredients. No alcohol or habit-forming drugs. Twenty years' sororal use. Bottles priced at 5c and $1.50 at druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECAN
Poeta d. Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Tables Are Turned By Littig Coun In Retaliation Threats
The Belgian government warned Germany of retaliation for the destruction and looting in Belgian territory as it plans measures in response to the wrongs inflicted on the Belgian people. The report notes Belgium’s resolve to answer the German onslaught and protect its property and citizens.
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Littig Coun
Lona
Belgium
Dandeline Hair Product Promises Quick Beauty Magic
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cheap solution to dandruff and hair loss. It claims rapid results in under ten minutes, including shinier, fuller hair and new growth, with instructions to apply and brush through strands for cleansing and scalp invigoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Space Donated To Middle Town Liberty Loan Committee
This space is donated to the Middle Town Liberty Loan Committee by the Jackson Company. The notice indicates community support for the Liberty Loan drive and acknowledges the donor’s contribution to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
The
Jackson Co
Middletown
Liberty Loan Committee
R. J. Atwell
First Payment on Liberty Loan Subscription Urged
The notice calls for immediate payment of the first installment on the Liberty Loan subscription, stressing its urgency and stating that timely action is vital and should not be delayed.
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Te Kelly Busy Corner Co
Peart
Foch
House
President
Haller
Magee National
Magee Furnace Co., Inc
Boston
Mass
Boston Post
Gildersleve Landing
Court Streets
EN Kutter Hardware
Middletown Gas Light Co
Louis M. Schmidt
Emane” Patent
Agend
Arthur B. Jenking
U. S
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