Napoleon’s Elbe Campaign Recounted Amid Dominican Jubilee
The article recounts Napoleon’s failed Berlin assault and Vandamme’s setback at Kulm, noting Prussians capturing 18 000 prisoners and 103 guns. It also covers a Santo Domingo celebration marking the Dominican republic’s semi centennial, detailing colonial history, independence, and contrasts with Haiti, including language, railways, and press.
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Elbe
St. Cyr
Napoleon
Berlin
Bohemia
Dresden
Vandamme
Kulm
Blucher
Prince of
Whalstadt
Marshal Vorwarts
Vorwarts
Not a Head Broken in Catholic Transcript
The article argues against sectarian bigotry on the twelfth of July, recalling Orange and Catholic tensions since the Boyne era. It praises Catholic tolerance, cites Newfoundland events where Orange and Catholic leaders shared goodwill, and urges charity over centuries of feud to improve Irish history.
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William of Orange
Boyne
St. John's
Newfoundland
Rome
Government House
Squires
Morrison
Hocken
Toronto
St John's
The
William
James
Ireland
St. John’s
Mayor's Heart Bleeds For Trolley Monopoly In Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport residents confront a funded paving dispute on Fairfield avenue where Warrenite is laid by city authorities Connecticut Company and state funds. Mayor Wilson defends expedited work claiming rail demand and fund shortages while lamenting poverty of ordinary citizens and business districts.
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Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Pequonnock River
Fairfield
Connecticut Company
Wilson
Courtade
Conn Goat Company
Connecticut Penn
al Humane Citizenship
Iting
Kiefer
Anere
Band Boys and Open Air Concerts Promise Democratic Music
An essay argues Americans have not long valued music but open air band concerts foster a communal musical culture. It notes funding questions, social lure of society girls selling tickets, and the democratic appeal of parades and village bands, mixing classical and popular tunes to suit all tastes.
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Treasury Watch Dogs
Gilligan’s
Tannhauser
Rses
Napoleon opens second 1813 campaign toward Berlin
A century ago Napoleon launched his second 1813 campaign aiming at Berlin to quell the insurrection at its source. Oudinot advanced on Berlin with Magdeburg support while Dagoust moved from Hamburg. Bernadotte urged retreat, but Pulow met the advance near Berlin at Grossbeeren as the war widened.
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Napoleon
Berlin
Oudinot
Saruth
Magdeburg
Dagoust
Hamburg
Bernadotte
Sweden
Pulow
Grossbeeren
Landwehr
Austria
Savary
Germany
Saxony
Bonaparte
Bulow
Upper
Bulvaria
Dresden
Gas lighting spread through major cities in 19th century history
A historical overview traces the adoption of gas illumination from its first use in Golden Lane, London in 1807 to widespread deployment in London by 1820 and later in New York, Paris and other cities. It notes Murdoch’s 1792 experiments, Lyceum Theatre lighting in 1803, and price trends into 1960 with regional rate variety.
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Golden Lane
London
Pall Mall
New York
Paris
Murdoch
Cornwall
England
Lyceum Theatre
Manchester
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Maine
Upper
Canada
Peace offer in labor war nears end in Minot
Overtures for settlement have been made by I W W leaders and authorities as street meetings and a farmhand union drive spark a labor war. Officials say no mercy will be shown to rioters, with 139 arrests. The trial of 21 Socialists led by Arthur Lesseur continues as defense testimony begins. European nations may skip San Francisco exhibits and merchants may avoid advertising stock if they wish.
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Minot
N. D
Arthur Lesseur
Brooker Sees Big Business Rush Coming
New York report quotes Charles F. Brooker of Ansonia Conn as optimistic about world business conditions after his Europe trip. He praises Howard Elliott as head of the New Haven system and defends the Republican name against calls to form a Conservative party. He predicts a postwar business rush once Europe’s war ends.
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New York
Charles F. Brooker
Ansonia
New Haven Railroad
New England
Charlies S. Mellen
Brooker
Cable
Republican Party
Europe
The Human Profession of Mellen and Other Notables Today
Charles Mellen, ex president of the New Haven and subsidiaries, marks his sixty second birthday amid a career spanning Concord to the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. His resignation followed dividend cuts and public anger over traffic deals and wrecks, while his aloofness toward reporters fueled notoriety. Baron Hawke, linked to a new land credit bank idea, turns seventy three and remains a cricket devotee. Tama Jim Wilson, veteran U S agriculture secretary under four administrations, celebrates seventy eight as a citizen in Scotland and honors from Edinburgh, Wisconsin, and McGill.
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Charles 8. Mellen
New Haven
Lowell
Mass
Concord
N. H
Boston
Northern Pacific
Ten Wearn
Ate
Melien
Grand Trunk
Mr. Mellen
Ike Bumble
James Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Connecticut
Tama County
Iowa
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Albert Gallatin
Secretary of the Treasury
City Hall to Get New Telephone Exchange
Workmen for the S N E Telephone Co on Mayor Wilsons order install an intercommunicating telephone exchange in City Hall. The exchange will be placed in the office of Director of Public Works.
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S. N. E.telephone Co
Wilson
Director of Public Works
City Hall to gain new exchange separate from Education
Spurtade will supervise the project with stenographer Miss Jessie Hicks. There are 14 trunk lines entering City Hall and additional wires for the Board of Education exchange. The new telephone exchange will not be connected with the Education exchange.
Greenfield News: Local Visits and Socials in Bridgeport Harbor
Greenfield Hill residents visit the convict ship on exhibition in Bridgeport harbor. Miss Mary Hall returns home to care for her sick mother. Hor den's Hill youths plan a Myrtle Beach week. Greenfield attendees at various social events include the Wisners Edwards Jenn ings Wilsons and D uncle s. M. E. B Sunday school picnic at Mrs. Horace Banks wood. Greenfield Country Club hosts an autumn program with music and refreshments. Spe Brothwell to lead a mid summer dance. Local residents spend a day at Sesco Beach with Banks family members.
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Wilmer Pratt
Harry Edwards
Bridgeport
Mary Hall
Point View Cottage
Clarence Brown
Horden’s Hill
Myrtle Beach
Catharine Wisner
Grace Wisner
Greenfield
L. A. Jennings
Viola MacDonald
William Wilson
Maud Wilson
David Wilson
M. EB
Southport
Horace Banks’ Wood
Esther Wade
Greenfield Country Club
Blanche Weds
Hazel Hughes
Anna Gray
Lottie Blamey
Marion Dunham
Miss Dunham
Miss Croches
Spe Brothwell
Sesco Beach
Bessie
Florence Banks
Everett Banks
Georgie Banks
Sarah Banks
Miss Anna Sullivan Hosts Music and Cards Night
Last evening Miss Anna Sullivan of 373 South avenue entertained friends with music and cards. Miss M. O'Day won the first prize in a festive gathering with a delightful lunch served. Guests praised Sullivan as a charming hostess though the recap ends with the guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sullivan
South Avenue
M. O'Day
Miss Sullivan
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Hindio Victoria
Mouel
Uncle Sam
Republic
Island
Hayt
Black Republic
Spain
France
Boyer of Hayti
Capotilli
Hayti
Santiago
Puerto Plata
Port-au- Prince
Haiti
Band Boys
San Francisco
G. O.P
Mellen
Elliott
Baron Hawke
Lord Hawke
City Hall
D. M. Read Co
D. M. Read Company
Radford B
MiTi
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Greenfield Hill
Francis and
Sue Martin
Alice McKenney
Marcerpt Oday
Minnie Lush
Ella Suiltrom
Margaret Mahoney
Mrs
William Sellivan
Joseph
Barrett
Hanowe, Street
Cincinneti
Cincinnati
Thie City
Alling Rubber CO
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