Inland Waterway Drive Spurs Bridgeport Debate
A 19th century bulletin urges inland waterway development along the Atlantic coast from New England to Key West, led by J. J. Hampton Moore. Bridgeport faces pressure from business groups amid plans to secure harbor access, while national politics reflect anti trust tensions and Roosevelt administration criticism. The pieces mention funds, conferences, and the push for a long interior water route, with Bridgeport casting itself in a contested role.
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Bridgeport
Atlantic
Draper Waterways’ Association
J. J. Hampton Moore
New
Florida
Moore
Ces
Newport
Strom Bay
Cape May
Conne
Long Sound
Massachusetts Bay
Key West
United States
Long Island
Cnet
la Sound
Incoming Taf administration may extend Roosevelt policy
The text notes the upcoming Taf administration is pledged to continue Roosevelt policies and suggests a continued breach between the executive and legislative branches past March 4, signaling ongoing partisan tension and policy continuity.
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Taf
Roosevelt
Hill Still Gaining as Caucus Date Nears
Hartford reports and party chatter show Brandegee supporters optimistic about a win, while Hill backers led by J Henry Roraback express unwavering confidence. Bulkeley heads to Hartford to watch the caucus, Banks defends committee pledge limits, and a Danbury Rail rumor denies any sale of the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway agreement.
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Hartford
Brandegee
Kenealy
Hill
Kene
McLean
Bulkeley
Gates
Fessenden
Hawley
J. Henry Roraback
Mr. Hill
Roraback
Fairfield County
Grandegee
Washington
New Haven
Banks
House
E. W. Grove
Danbury News
Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Company
Danbury & Bethel Road
Bridgeport
Danbury
Laughter and Digestion Health via Stuart's Tablets
A Russian physician claims laughter aids digestion and health, explaining the digestive system as a network of nerves and mouths. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are marketed to relieve dyspepsia, digest food, strengthen the stomach, and nourish the blood, made of Hydrastis golden seal lactose and aseptic pepsin, priced 50 cents with free sample offers from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Alimertary
Stuart
America
Canada
F. A. Stuart Cor
Marshall
Mich
Edible frogs and other desert curios from a 1900s page
In Suburban Life a Chinese diplomat ponders frogs legs with mild disgust while Americans retort with dishes of dogs and rats fed on clean morsels. The piece notes the chuckwalla's capture by Indians, then explains mine depths and heat at 4000 feet, and recalls Melchior Anderegg guiding climbers in London fog.
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California
Desert
London
St. Bernard
London Chronicle
Melchior Anderegg
Meiringen
Berne
Leslie Stephen
T. W. Hinchliff
London Bridge Station
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Woolwich
Hinchliff
Melchior
Why Joyner Left Home
A collection of quirky gag lines and misquoted exchanges from early 20th century papers. Includes a mock ritual with prussic acid and boiling lead, a judge noting Joyner’s disappearance toward Pottsville, and assorted jokes about drunkenness, spelling, and marital manners.
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Joyner
Hocus Pocus
Order of Hoot Owls
Pottsville
Scrabbletown
Gardiner woman praises Lydia E Pinkham remedy
A Gardiner Maine woman reports being cured after three months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for organic troubles and severe female weakness. The testimonial claims avoidance of surgery and endorses the product as a safe tonic for women with free advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Gardier
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
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TRE Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeport Conn
Patix Eprrion
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A. Menet
Senate
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Tennessee Foal and Iron Co
Aldrich
Bulkley
Frye
Hale
Lodge
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Congress
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D. & B. Road
Great Britain
Coal Commission
Chicago Tribune
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Boston Transcript
Nell
Maud
Belle
Philadelphia Record
Arctics
Hockey & Polo Goods
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Alling Rubber Co
Main ST
Detroit
Hotel Tuller
Adams Ave
Park St
la Carte Cafe
City Club
Pw Teller
M. A. Shaw
Mer
Earlington
West 27Th Street
Bermuda
England
Hamilton
Arlington
25Th St
Wm. F. Ingold
Mgr
Henry C. Reid
Bank ST
Frisbie’s
Best Union Made
Thomas W. Grant
Main and
Golden Hill Sts
Prince George
Bermuda-Atlantic S. S. CO
State ST
N. Y
Georgia Real Estate
Burr & Knapp
Gledhill & CO
Walk & Ednlion Sts
Bachman
Wilms M. Bachman
Diamond Brave Pills
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Main Street
Walter S. Wilmot
Rlington
Prop
T. E. Tolson
W. K. Mollan
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Lillian Riley
Harry Riley
State OF
Connesticut
Ss. Superior Court
A. D
Harry J. Riley
Bridgeport Farmer
Fred W. Tracy
Superior Court
Adgb
Louise Woodside Vs
Clarence Woodside
State OF Connecticut
Louise Woodside
ST. Denissoadway
Enue
Wanamaker
Dieter
Cou
Sonel
Nate Courtevus
C. Wm.taylor&son, Inc
Martinique
Albert
Commonwealth Hotel
State House
Boston
Mass
Temperance Hotel
Storer
F. Crafts
Business College
R. S. Cunningham
Court Exchange Building
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Flolwin & Co
May Irwin Frolini
Elinore
Edgar Allen & CO
Payton & Wilson
Jones & Mayo
Florence Hamilton & Co
Smith
Momen
Klimt & Gazzolo Amusement CO
Montana Limited
Montana ‘Limited
Rustier
Lincoln Hall
Cannon Street
Park City
Moving Picture Palace
Stratford and
Newfield Aves
the Human Art Gallery
Quilty
Lame Jonahan
Southworth
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
W. E. McKinnon
Fish Market
Wall & Middle Stadl
Old Point Comfort
Old Dominion Line
Norfolk
North River
L. Woodrow
J J, Brown
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