Mystery of Charlie Ross Remains Unsolved After Forty Years
A historic report recalls the 1874 abduction of Charlie Ross from Germantown Philadelphia. Despite detectives, rewards, and worldwide search efforts, Charlie was never found. theories pointed to Canada or England and two New York river pirates Mosher and Douglass, but no certainty emerged.
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Charles Brewster Ross
Charlie Ross
Germantown
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Europe
Ross
Christian K
Sarah Ann Ross
Charlie
Walter
Trenton
Newark
Elizabeth
England
California
New York
Brooklyn
Mosher
Douglass
Jerry Donovan’s bid for Congress jeopardized by delays
A New Britain Herald report quotes a prominent Democrat claiming fears Donovan may not run this fall while a Bridgeport Telegram piece argues he will run hard. It notes his 24 hour platform for all members, past clashes with Hobson, and hints at opposition plans in the South. The piece portrays Jerry as persistent and ready for any challenger.
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New Britain Herald
Jerry Donovan
Congress
Jerry
Bridgeport Telegram
Champ Clark
Congressman Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Jeremiah
Not a Coincidence in Bridgeport Paving Contracts
An old editorial questions the odds of Mayor Wilson's brother securing a paving job with Warren Bros. It argues the mathematical likelihood of a corset factory employee becoming a city paving foreman, noting Bridgeport's large labor pool and the mayor’s defense that there is no special influence.
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Meyer Wilson
Warren Bros
Herald J
Wilson
Warner Bros
War- Bros
Oey
Bridgeport
Mathemati
Ma. Wilson
Jone
Dihat
Jwarren Bros
The Politician Voice and Campaign Speech Dynamics
The piece examines how campaigning burdens affect a candidate like Roosevelt and other speakers. It notes how outdoor crowds and repeated daily talks strain the voice, often injuring the throat and altering delivery. Voters rely on personal contact and perceived force, not just printed speeches.
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Reese
Dishonesty in the Business World and Stock Market Concerns
An attorney discusses widespread dishonesty in big business and stock affairs, noting that many managers hide from shareholders and that exaggerated schemes mislead the public. He argues simpler business forms may restore trust and stock sales, while praising honest conduct in smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Journal
Summer Fete at Jennings Estate Draws Bridgeporters
A large number of Bridgeporters attended a summer fete at the Mail and the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver G. Jennings on Osborne Hill Fairfield. The program featured Indian dances in costume fancy dances and folk dances at 4 30. Supper at 6 30 and beach items for sale. Proceeds benefit St Pauls P E church. Tickets available in city bookstores and transport provided from trolley lines to the estate. The event followed a cabinet leak and funeral service for Venezuelan minister Senor Rojas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's P. E
Church of Atte
Summer Schedule of Store Closing Hours
Read Co announces late Friday hours to nine for the Holiday. Saturday closing all day. Beginning Monday July sixth the store will close at five every day except Saturday when it closes at nine.
Novel Striped Cottons For Elegant Gowns At Cotton Goods Exhibit
A Cotton Goods display features striped tissue weave fabrics in pink blue and green with embroidered details suitable for morning dresses. Wellington striped voile and other striped voiles are shown with widths around 27 inches, priced from 19 to 25 cents. many undergarments and accessories are listed as well as leather vanity boxes and handkerchief sales.
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Wellington
Wellington Voiles
Strike Halts Work At New High School Site
A teamsters strike at the new high school halted all work for about an hour. Cement mixers resumed after noon. by 2 pm no teamsters had returned. Deputies seized about 10 000 bricks and tried to attach the house of Durkin Lass.
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Temple of Learning
Donnelly
Durkin
Golden
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Roosevelt
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Hall
O. G. Jennings
Venezuela
Senor Rojas
THE
Alling Rubber CQ. Syndicate
Main ST
Che D
Read Co
Belfast
St. George
D. M. Bread Company
Boston
Radford B. SM
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Stree Fee Gas
P Ple
Tige
Wincks Bros. & Co
State Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Johnson Fatla
Sics
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