davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
BIRMINGHAM MERCHANTS ARE VERY OPTIMISTIC
 OVER BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR THE COMING YEAR
LOCAL IRA YELLING MAN THINKS
 JOBBERS HERE SHOULD EXPANE

Birmingham Cities In United States But Job In This City Do Not Send Their Statesmen gonery Southern Opportun Exists ForE Expansion of Jobbing Here
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
SIDEWALKS BADLY NEEDED.

Honolulu, Dec. eth, 1914.
Editor Honolulu StarBulletin, Homo
lulu.
Sir:-Will you kindly allow a stran-
ger at your doors space in your splen-
did paper to pass few remarks Oh
the tourist entertainment matter. a
subject now being discussed by your
wide-awake citizens? To a tourist
who is not favored with a many CYL
indered motor car, but uses the old
reliable shanks-mare instead. it seems
incredible that city Of Honolulus
pretentiOns and advertised attractions
has not provided sidewalks for visit
ors such as myself and friends to
walk on. The average tourist desires
to wander about up the many beau
tiful streets and to explore the at
tractive Vistas seen in every direction.
For enc / have been compelled t.
walk nearly everywhere in the street
In order to keep out of mud or vet
grass sidewalks. and in the street
your life is not safe on account of the
numerous autos and motorcycles tear
ing in every direction.
At night it is still worse if you
wish to stroll in the moonlight for
the headlights of the motors almost
blind one. Such sidewalks as you
have consist of one block of cement
the next soft mud, and the next block
is at times rubbish heaps or brambles
the latter | believe called "coocoos
and well named from the effect on
your ankles after your first expert.
ence in walking innocently through
what you think is only neglected long
grass. Those little sticking seeds are
worse than a plague of the Waikiki
mosquitoes
see by the daily papers (which. by
the way, seem to be urging improve
ments pretty consistently that you
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
A NOTABLE MESSAGE.

President Wilson's declaration of national
Dental messages 1t is direct, forceful, sound
and sincere.
Opponents of the Wilson administration who
read little of the European press comment
would be surprised to know how favorably the
presidents stand for peace has impressed the
leading men and leading journals of the Old
World. The Old World nations long versed in
diplomacy, realize that sooner or later the time
will come when they must turn to some power
full neutral nation as an agent for peace. And
they realize that the United States is the only
neutral country of sufficient international
standing to accept this duty. The president s
consistent attitude has been against involving
this country in war. 1t was first brought to
international notice during the Mexican trou-
bles; it was emphasized at the outbreak of the
European war; 1t was reiterated when, few
DAYS ago, Turkish forts fired on American
sailors The world knows now that the firing
was not hostile act, but for few hours the
excitement rose to dangerous point and a false
move by the administration might have. pre-
cipitated grave crisis. i, -. F..
Americans of bellicose spirit eriticise the
president because, they say, American citizens
are not sufficiently protected. Yet the great
mass of the American people undoubtedly feel
that the policy of forbearance is the wisest
policy. When the European war famed up, the
results of the PRESIDENT Mexican policy were
greeted with huge acclaim, in which, it was
noticeable, many of the newspapers joined that
had hitherto condemned this very policy
Hawaii justly differs with President Wilson s
tariff policy and with other administrative
policies. Free sugar is wreaking havoc here.
That should not blind our eyes to the interna-
tional situation the wisdom of an attitude
which is convincing Britain, Germany, Japan
and Russia alike that our national friendship
IS sincere and steadfast, and that we intend to
stay out of the fight and be ready to perform
q vastly greater mission than that of achieving
military glory--the mission of world peace.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
YOUR TURN.

Christmas time will soon be here,
6urdened with the YuIetide joys;
Bringing with il all good cheer,
Also tons Of dolls and toys.
How the little eyes do shine,
And pretty lips say, "oh my"
Others, "a wish II was mine"
Then perhaps you hear a sigh.
Gazing in window bright,
During the nid-week just gone,
BY me stood little mite,
With look, oh, most forIorn;
At her home will Santa call?
Her>quiVering lips said "No;"
Christmas morn there'd be no doll
To set her eyes all aslow.
So, come along, you big fife,
With loose, joy-n1oney to burn;
And nary chick or wife,
Right now 10 your happy turn.
Many, like this little girl,
Are in this city today;
Be "good fellow" for once,
You will find that it will pay.
You have the money and heart,
So why should you longer pause?
All that you want 10 start;
Go on; be her Santa Claus.
And besides, just stop and think,
How ALFRED fine twill look;
Tabled with everlasting ink,
On page in that Big Book.
Merrill.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
EDITOR
A JUST CRITICISM.

\ tourist gently and certainly with plenty of
reason "touches up'' Honolulu for the city s
lack of sidewalks The lack has been criticised
and commented upon unfavorablys for a good
many years Like other needed facilities, that
of sidewalks has been delayed while the city
was learning the expensive lesson that large
public improvements cannot be financed by tap
ping the general funds.
Because the present board of supervisors de-
clined to heed this lesson and refused to give
the local assessment or frontage-tax plan fair,
thorough trial, the street-and- highway work OF
the past two years has been very little if any
better than the work of previous years. The
general fund and road improvement fund have
been strained to pay for improvements scat
tered hither and yon about the city, largely at
the dictates of political expediency. The ex-
pedient did not satisfy the people of Honolulu;
they knew that the expenditure was out of all
proportion to the results, and in the election
of last month they simply voted out the present
board
The board that takes office in few days
certainly can have no miscOnceptlon as to the
meaning of the election, nor as to the sentiment
of the community Honolulu is getting out of
the stage where dirt streets and chuck-holes
will serve in lieu of sidewalks and wel-paved
highways Honolulu is getting tired of made
quate improvements.
The tourist who criticises the lack of side
walks here says in his letter to this paper that
Hawaii has wonderful climate and magnifi-
cent scenic attractions but 'to tourist 1T
seems incredible that city of Honolulu pre-
hoC nnt
provided sidewalks for visitors to walk upon. y
His criticism is just 1t will continue to be
just until the city administration enforces the
frontage-tax plan, makes property pay directly
for it's direct benefits from improvements, and
sees that the general funds are not drained for
these distinctly. sectional improvements.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

have Just turned cut the Democratic
city authorities and replaced them by
Republicans and ! would like 10 sug'
gest to the new body CT men that II
they wish to make their term of office
long remembered with thanks by the
people that they proceed to make
Honolulu a sidewalk town in place OF
what you now have To offer to your
coming and present visitors.
In closing let me add that generally
speaking you have here the most won
derful climate and most beautiful hills
and valleys that ii has ever been my
good fortune to enjoy, and thanking
you for the speace in your paper. MIR.
Editor
Respectfully yours,
J. II. SMITH. Tourist.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
WAIANAE'S PROGRESS.

Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Sir: VIII you kindly give me space
in one of your valuable columns in
order that your tavorite newslovers
can see and take pleasure in the prog
reSs which ] claim is worthy OF this
issue
Away out in the district of Waianae
which lies west of the Waianae range
there tolls a small sugar mill headed
by Mr.. Fred Meyer as it's manager
who for some time has labored to the
success and best of the company. and
also for the best of Waianae as a
whole. Today Waianae has its own
ice plant, it also has its own moving
picture theater, and might have its
own soda water works and also its
hand reorganiZed.
1t has it's own baseball teams. -four
in number, which are all playing as
we'll as the local teams in Honolulu
which contest to two games every
Sunday afternoon.
so, while passing by and learning
all these good improvements in Waia
nae, wish to extend my hearty con
gratulatiOns to Mr. Fred Meyer and
his constituents who help to make
Waianae look like a home Of the be
loved.
Hoping some one of you will be in
terested enough to drop into Waianae
and enjoy some CT the sights, l am
respectfully yours,
MALIHlNI KAMAAINA.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
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SchWAa PREDICTS
GREAT PROSPERITY
AHEAD FOR U. S.
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NEW YORK. \. Y. Nov. 81
s Charles NJ. Schwab. president of ;
s the Bethlehem Steel Company. re-
5 turned from England yesterday.
This is the first time in three
years that | have felt optimistic
over the business outlook for the ;
United States" said he. Germany
has been exporting from eight to
s ten million tons of steel annually
and this country will naturally be
called upon to supply that. Leg
5 islation seems to have improved
to an extent now where capital ;
has more confidence.
Il look for ten years OF unequal
ed prosperity for this country. The
Bethlehem Steel Company has
been forced to stop work on the
construction Of new plants, but
this work will be resumed now
and 1t will not be long before our
shops are running full tilt"
Close friends OF yours in Wall
Street have declared you were re-
s turning with S35,O0O,O00 worth OF
steel contracts from England and
France and that you are going to
5 build a 500, 600, 900 projectile plant
5 in England: further. that you will
5 place orders here for the eonstruc-
ton of 20 submarines" was sug-
gested.
5 We already own the largest
proiectile plant in the world at
~ A.N
5 another is needed" he replied 81
cannot specify anything about sub
marines or contracts. All our or
5 ders for steer were given before ;
5 the war commenced"
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Up to a late hour today Judge
Thomas B. Stuart had appointed no
one to succeed NJ. T. Simonton as
first clerk in his division of the cir
cult court. 1t is known that a tenta-
tive offer was made to Manley G. X.
Hopkins, clerk in the tax Office and
Democratic candidate for city and
county treasurer at the last election,
and that l.. l.. McCandless and others
were urging him to accept, but he has
not yet done so. Miss Ellen K.
Dwight, to whom the place was offer
ed yesterday, declined also, saying
she preferred remaining secure in her
present place as stenographer in the
attorney generals Office
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

p. T. PHILLIPS: An excellent
opportunity will be offered Honolulans
and the stranger to view the specta-
cular eruption at the crater of Moku-
aweoweo between Christmas and New
Years. An expedition has been
planned to start from the volcano
house at Kilauea, taking a new and
easy trail to the summit The best
of horses will be provided. 1t is be-
iieyed that Honolulans as we'll as
strangers will take advantage of the
chance to see the greatest volcano in
captivity.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
PROHIBITION AND THE PRESS.

It is interesting to note the comments of the
mainland daily papers on the recent Prohibi-
ton gains. The Detroit Journal editorially
states, s.The wild West and the barbarous
South have joined fortunes in abolishing the
saloon" and the Springfield Republican adds,
At last Prohibition is to be tried out in all
sections Of the country with the race motive
wholly eliminated. y The New York Evening
Post remarks, !" There is every reason to believe
that the measure involves struggle between
the rural and urban population, yet we are con-
vinced that public sentiment in even the larg-
est western cities will uphold the law once it is
the Law" The National Herald of Philadel-
phia announces, Viewing the question in a
broad, national way, one observes not merely
the increase in dry territory but the increase in
efficient enforcement of Prohibition in the ter
ritory which has gone dry"
1.-THE states that have in them sufficient anti
liquor sentiment to carry prohibition, for the
greater part are also exhibiting. sufficiently
strong anti-liquor sentiment to enforce ii, :" is
the comment of the Boston Transcript.
In the Colorado Springs Gazette occurs this
paragraph in an editorial:
'sThe liquor interests may succeed in delaying
but the issue is assuming such proportions that
Congress will not dare hold 1t up much longer The
LIQUOR men m light well save their money and
cease further efforts to educate the public in
aDpreciation the greatness OF John Barleycorn.
He Is perm anently discredited hero"
The Spokane Chronicle sees ahead new
era of prosperity in the state of Washington
by the aid of the Prohibition law" Here is
what it also says: i. + III.
@WashingI on has chosen the lasting kind OF
prosperity by deciding to eliminate its most con
spicuous form OF waste To say that prosperity
win be lessened by abolishing business that en-
poys thousan DIS In labor which is not only useless
but destructive Of property and earning power Is
to make an argument that is not only fallacious,
but absurd. %@E# '.. .&f..-. j.. +.
The Kansas City Star asks eff the saloons
and breweries and whiskey- houses of Oregon
and Washington are preparing to move into
California, how, long can California stand that
kind of a handicapf"
.sSlfop Early is3beginping to be not only
advice but warning. Il.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

The school commissioners yesterday decided
to provide another teacher for the school at
Schofeld Barracks, thus meeting the request
from the Leiiehua people voiced in the columns
of the Star Bulletin. 1t was only necessary to
call the matter to the attention of the commits
sioners, and the prompt and effective way in
which they responded proves that the depart
ment of public instruction is ready to take adj
vantage of the opportunity to give the big army
community the best school of any military post
in the United States.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

CHIEF STEWARD JOE FARRELL:
1t was pleasing news to a number of
Chief Officer Jory's friends in the
Matson service when it was learned
that the popular official had been pro-
NOTED to the berth of commander of
the Observation-Disclosures steamer Ne
yadan. l travelled the Pacific with
Capt. Jory for a number of years.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

CHARLES ROSE: There is al.
ways a lull before every storm and |
presume that the police department
will yet come into prominence in TAX.
ing a hand in a series of crimes or
ARRAYS. For days there has been
nothing of greater importance than a
common assault to receive attention
from the officers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
Le&egt}k rlN!EN To PFC

(The Star-Bulletin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimf te subjects Of current interest
Communications are constantly re-
ceived TO which no signature is at.
tached. This paper will treat as con-
fidential signatures to letters II the
writer's 50 desire. but cannot give
space for anonymous communica-
tions.)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09
EIIIIEtNIEQNlEWQ

. -GUSTAVE SCHUMAN: It's good
to be back in Hawaii again after near
ly seven months absence. Yes, Ger
many has standing army OF about
million men now, and there is no
telling how many reservists it has to
call upon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

CAPT. CHARLES PETERSON: I
was told by passenger agents before
leaving San Francisco that the tide
of travel between the coast and the
Hawaiian islands might be expected
to set in in earnest about the middle
part of this month. The Mid-Pacific
Carnival has been we'll advertised
along the coast
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

the district of Hawaii. Through con-
slant hammering at the doors at
Washington was gwen office furni.
ture that for years was much needed
to take care of the increasing bust,
ness here
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Of course if the citizens of Naco don't want
to be disturbed by the fighting across the Dor
der, all they have to do is to give up their bust
nesses and move away. Or they could entreneh
the city and live in cellars.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

.. SIDNEY JORDAN: About Is per
cent of the passengers who arrived
in the Matsonia yesterday were tou-
rists. This certainly shows that the
tourist season has opened with rush,
and that Hawaii is becoming better
known throughout the states.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Our morning contemporary seems astonished
that the Hawaiian judiciary is being handled
on the basis of party politics. AS a matter of
fact, isn't it quite consistent with the course
of the administration throughout its two years
in office! ..~x
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

COLLECTOR OF PORT FRANK
LIN: have not abandoned my ef-
forts to secure uniforms of lighter
texture for officers and guards en-
ployed by the customs department in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Russia spent for war only $780,, 100000 up to
November 13. And Lord Kitchener thinks the
conflict will last three years!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Looks like race to see whether the Russians
will be first at Cracow or the Germans first at
Warsaw.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Reports from the battlefront indicate that
the carnage by autos is almost as great as in
Honolulu, -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Ypres appears to be body of land entirely
by war rumors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

The South African revolution appears to be
revolving rearward now.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

The Nobel peace prize for the year 1914 will
not be awarded. There's not enough peace to
figure.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

The Federal league and Mexico keep those
fighting Europeans from bagging all the
honors
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Naeo is not going to be popular as winter
resort.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Captain Asher Carter Baker, U. S.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

Politics ought to be informed over the Christ
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

s.Slfop Early is }beginning to be not only
advice but warning. -.....> -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-09

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-11
FUNERALS.
Mise Sarah A. Armstrong.

At il o'clock Thursday morning the funeral of Miss Sarah A. Armstreng was held from her home on Scott Hill. Lebanon, with Rev. MT. Maynard of ficiatfng. Jesus Lover of My Soul, and Abide with Me were sung by Mrs. Merritt Austin and Mir, and Mrs. Pe- ter Lappie. The bearers were John c. Perkins, Samuel Perkins, Peter J. Lappie and William Hall. Undertaken c. A. Gager, Jr., brought the remains to Norwich and burial took place in Yantic cemetery. A comnittal service was conducted at the grave.
 Jeremiah McGratF1.
 With a large number of friends and relatives in attendance the funeral of Jeremiah McGrath, son of MT. and Mrs, James McGrath, was held from his home in Lebanon, Thursday morn ins at o'clock Rev. David E, ODonnel1 of Colchester officiated at the mass in St. Johns church i1a F1tchville at 10 o'clock Hymns were rendered by Mrs. Julia Authier, Miss Dora Authier and Mrs Francis GribDins, Miss Her5etta Ailthier pre- siding at the organ. The bearers we're Jeremiah Sweeney, Walter Brown, Jeremiah MurIGay. and Isaac Perkins, and burial took place in St. Joseph's cemetery, GreeneSille. There were a number of handsome floral offerings.
 Undertaken M. Hourigan had charge Of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-11
WHIST AND SOCIAL Given ia Eagles Hall by Ladies' Aux Hilary, No. 54, A. Q. II.

A delightful whist and social was held by the young ladies of Auxiliary No. 54, A. O. H., in Eagles hall on Thursday evening and was in general charge of Miss Elizabeth Riley and Miss Mary Swanton. There were about thirty tables of whist and forty-five and the prizes were awarded as fol- lows:
 Gentlemen--First, Edward Edwards. $2.50 in gold; second, John Blaeker. gentleman's set; third, consolation, Mrs. A. A. Brock, jack the-box. La dies-F'irst, Miss Elizabeth Bowen, cut glass dish; second, Mrs. Dennis Bow en, cake plate; third, consolation, Miss Katherine Hanrahan. vanity case. First prize at forty five, a necktie, went to T. AcGill, and second prize, a pack of cards, was awarded Mrs. J. Fitzgerald
 Refreshments of coffee and cake were served and an informal social hour followed. The scorers were Miss es Mary Swanton, Ella Higgins. Julia McCarthy. Elizabeth Riley and Mary Coleman
 At the next regular meeting of the auxiliary the election of officers to serve the coming year will take place,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-11
WEDDINGS.
shoIes-Potter.

Clarence Shoies of Preston and Miss Rena May Potter of MoltVilIe we're married Thursday afternoon at 4.31 o'clock at the home of Rev. George C. Gflappell of Moiatville. The couple were attended by Richard Potter, brother of the bride. and Miss Mildred Sholes. sister of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a turkey dinner was served at the home of the bride for a number of the couples friends and relatives.
 Mr. Sholes is the son of Mrs Armida Shole6 and is a prosperous farmer re- siding in Poquetanuck. He is mem Der Of the Central Baptist church of Norwich. Fraternaily Mir. Sholes is an Odd Fellow. an Owl and a member of Norwich grange. Mrs. Sholes is the daughter of Mrs. Mona Potter. Both have wide circle of friends. The couple left for a. wedding tour to be spent in New York and on their re- turn they will reside in Poquetanuck.
 House-BeIton.
 The marriage of Carlisle Browning House and Miss Eva Adelaide Bolton took place on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Frank Lef1lngwell at No. 8 Ty- Ter avenue, the ceremony. being per- formed at 2.S0 o'clock by Rev. G. E. Lamphere of Fitchvi1le.
 Tine groom is the son of Charles and Grace Cfamplin House and has resided at 50 Monroe street He is employed as a pelisher. The bride, who is na- tive of Worcester, has resided at No. 472 Asylum street and is the daughter Of George and Julia King Bolton.