Mercantile Submarines and the German Blockade Question
The article discusses German submarines entering the United States trade, noting advances in submarine design and the uncertain effectiveness of the blockade of the German coast. It weighs whether such vessels can carry merchandise and affect neutral shipping, while questioning the practical impact of blockades and potential demands for passage by ships to German ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watter
Ren
Germany
Mr Kings Column and Hartford Courant Politics
A Bridgeport based columnist widely dubbed King’s column appears in the Hartford Courant. The piece outlines King’s stated views and hints at the favored Democratic ally, with questions about party alignment and the Courant editor’s political stance. The passage notes Donovan’s standing and hints at a shift toward the Democratic party under King’s influence.
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King
Bridgeport
Hartford Qourant
The
Courant
Donovan
Neoion
Shepho
Chicago
Henney
Nickel and Rubber Trade Sparks British Rubber Controls
An analysis notes possible German plans to ship nickel and rubber from Germany to risk British embargoes. It warns that Britain may restrict rubber exports to allies and neutrals, upsetting American markets and tightening rubber stockpiles, with nickel prices likely to rise and influence other metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babee Deutschland
Gervemany
Rizin
Ereen
Rubber Indus
America
Germany
City Fathers Parade Policy Sparks Critique
A Bridgeport column argues the city fathers block the Fourth of July parade through political maneuvering. It claims bonding and Warrenite votes pass only with high energy and public apathy, and asserts the administration exaggerates its power while citizens shoulder the cost.
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Bridgeport
Roosevelt's Infantry Division Plan Appeals for Command Rights
Col Roosevelt asks Washington for permission to organize an infantry division naming its commanders. The report stresses his aim would focus power on Theodore, creating a force that resembles the ambitions of a single leader rather than the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Washington
Theodore
Napoleon Bonaparte
Blackstone's life and work shaped English law and fame
The first great commentator on English law was Sir William Blackstone born in London on July 10 1723. He rose from poverty to academic success at Oxford and eventually achieved legal practice in London, then published four volumes titled Commentaries on the Laws of England which exert a lasting global influence.
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Sir William Blackstone
London
Blackstone
British Isles
America
Oxford
England
Admiral Sir Percy Scott Birthday Tribute and Naval Feats
Sir Percy Scott born July 10 1853 marks sixty three today after a career spanning Ashanti Congo and South Africa wars. He led naval brigade at Ladysmith and devised broadside fire single crew method while clashing with Admiral Beaty over Kaiser reception. He divorced and remarried. era marked by naval innovations and a long service turning to full admiral before retirement.
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Percy Scott
Congo
China
Ladysmith
Sir Percy
Beott
Lord Charles Beresford
England
Aadron
Beresford
Si Percy
Philip ‘Green
Beaty Prested
Stock a Fine Athlete Shows Versatile Sporting Talent
Milton J Stock third baseman for the Phillies is noted as a standout athlete in multiple sports. Born July 11 1898 in Chicago he rose from St Ignatius college to pro baseball with Fond du Lac Giants and Buffalo Bisons before joining the Phillies. Despite deafness he is praised as a capable infielder who helped win a pennant.
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Milton J. Stock
Phillies
Stock
Lamy
Milton
5 T
Chicago
St. Ignatius College
Fond du Lac
Fond,du. Lac
Giants
New York
Buffalo
Bisons
Demaree
Adams
Hans Lobert
McGraw
Bobby Byrne
Moran
Rage
Lobert
Stray Estate Filed for $400 Probe in Probate Court
Ellen Stray left an estate valued at 400 dollars comprising cash in banks. Ernest Berger and John F. Dowling filed the inventory as appraisers in the probate court today, detailing the estate's cash assets.
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Ellen Stray
Ernest Berger
John F. Dowling
Border Heat Knocks Out Northern Soldier
Army surgeons report heat prostration cases are not numerous despite Texas camp conditions. The accompanying image shows a heat stricken soldier being assisted by a fellow serviceman.
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Border Heat
Northern Soldier
Texas
Spurious Pawn Ticket Swindle Exposed Here
An accidental meeting on Mater street near Fairfield avenue led to the exposure of a pawn ticket swindle. Louis Lenti of New York and A Hatkins of New Haven reportedly sold fake pawn tickets for a diamond stickpin and ring. Police seized many similar slips and await action from New Britain authorities, with potential charges from Torrington and Springfield lies ahead.
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Mater Street
Fairfield Avenue
A. Hatkins
Lighthouse Road
New Haven
Louis Lenti
New York
Edward Cronan
Lenti
Hatkins
New Britain
Goldstein Brothers
Bank Street
Main Street
Betkina
Robert Hoffman
Springfield
Torrington
Pneumonia Causes 26 Deaths in June in Bridgeport
Bridgeport records show 156 total deaths for June with pneumonia causing 26 fatalities. Diphtheria TB and diarrhoea killed several, 13 under two years. In institutions 53 residents and 7 non residents died, plus 9 still births. May and June totals compare to 206 deaths, last year 144.
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Bridgeport
Garrity Named Assistant City Auditor Succeeding Keating
William J Garrity, currently a stenographer in the board of contract and supply, will replace Bernard Keating Jr as assistant city auditor with salary 1200 per year. Garrity will likely start this week, while his brother Walter shifts from board of charities to the supply board with a 250 raise. Keating resigned due to ill health to become a timekeeper for B D Pierce Jr Co.
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William J. Garrity
Board of Contract and Supply
Bernard Keating, Jr
Garrity
Walter
Board of Charities
Walter Garrity
Supply Board
B. D. Pierce, Jr., Co
Hamilton Brothers Sell Their Stables To Borden Milk Co
Hamilton Brothers known as Atlantic stables at 848 Broad Street sold barn and land to Borden Condensed Milk Co of New York City for 15000 dollars. Deeds filed today. business moving to Dr Burle son’s stable in Knowlton Street this week. Thomas Cunningham reports return from New York vacation.
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Hugh J. Hamilton
Edward P. Hamilton
New Haven
Hamilton Bros
Broad Street
Borden Condensed Milk Co
New York City
Atlantic Stables
Dr. Burleson
Knowlton Street
Borden Co
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Wash Dresses Price Concessions Hit Cambric and Ginghams
This notice urges buyers to seize time limited deals on wash dresses and future needs. Cambric Shirtings offered at 15 for 1214 ets and Fine Ginghams for dresses at 25 for 19 ets, signaling attractive price cuts.
Summer Fashion: Sheer Lisle Dresses with Lace Trim
A fashion note highlights sheer lisle options in low neck and sleeveless styles, close fitting at the knee or open with lace trimming. Describes a nice model for summer wear and timing for wearability.
Brief News Notes From Early 20th Century Clippings
A condensed slice notes incidents across a wide range: prison inmate William Armstrong, reported missing from Sing Sing after a burglary sentence. an unidentified man struck by a Seagate Avenue southbound car at Coney Island and dying at the hospital. a fatal shooting of Richmond Indiana patrolmen George M. Little and Elmer Stevenson by Eli S. Carr during an arrest attempt. six hundred sixty Mexican refugees reach Tampa Florida aboard the Army transport Summer. T F Crowley residence in Greenwich Connecticut destroyed by fire causing forty thousand dollars in damage.
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Coney Island
Eli S. Carr
Richmond
Ind
George M. Little
Elmer Stevenson
Fashionable undergarments on sale in summer hues
Batiste crepe and nainsook fabrics in white and fresh tint wash well. Pink Corset Covers with cap sleeve and lace edge, now 45 cents from 59. Pink lace trimmed covers, 45 cents. Dimity Corset Covers with pink or blue wash ribbon, 39 cents. Seamless silk bloomers flesh tinted, 89 cents from 1.50. Embroidered lace trimmed drawers, 39 cents from 45.
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Batiste
Dimity
Seco
Fashion Item Prices in a Small-Format Ad
Reading from a compact textile advertisement, Summer Pillows and Scarfs of dainty flower ed cretonne finished with lace priced at 29 cents for seta blotters 68 cents to 1.00.
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Ueeneath
Mercantile Submarines
United States
Ig Bridgeport
Ateenort Industry
MR. King’s
Roosevelt
Stray Estate
Dupe
Keating
Hamilton Brothers
Borden Milk Co
Thomas Cunningham
City Hall
Che
Read Co
Read
Read’s Millinery
Union
Read's
William Armstrong
Sing Sing. Ie
Dorothy
Hagley
du Pont Powder Co
Wilmington
Alesandro Barro
Carranza
Ns Gales
Ariz
Mexico
Tampa
Fila
T. F. Crowley
Greenwich, Conn
Virginia Bruce Loney
Catherine Wolf Loney
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Kelly Moore
Jarbalo
Kangas
Charles Conrad
Newark
N. J
the Alling Rubber CO
Nicholas J. Eagan
Patrick Eagan
Chili
France
Che Dntread Co
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST
Wits
Mill
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