Rag Time in Europe and School Athletics Discussed
Commentary notes rag time as a lively American art in Europe and praises its authentic expression. It argues athletic success in high schools fosters self restraint and teamwork, contrasting it with college practices and stressing sports as part of education. It ends with a playful moral about permissions and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
S.A
South Dakota
Je Boy
Bae
Julius Caesar
Charge On Battery Wagner Remembered By Connecticut Regt
Comrade Charles E Moore recounts the 6th Connecticut engag ment at Battery Wagner on Folly Island during the Civil War. He notes the night maneuvering, heavy artillery, near-mortal combat, and the costly assault led by Col John J Chatfield, with many Union heroes later dying in Confederate prisons.
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Folly Island
Charleston Harbor
Morris Island
Charleston
Sumpter
Wagner
Beauregard
Forly Island
Fort Wagner
6Th Conn
Bass
New Hampshire
Cannister
Moultrie
Gregg
John J. Chatfield
Andersonville
Belle Island
Connecticut
Ani
Paul H. Heyne
Conn
John L. Chatfield
Hell
Old Army Man Rouses Fairfield Crowd in Court
Fairfield July 18. John Manning an old soldier from the Soldiers' Home in Noroton faced Judge Bacon Wakeman on intoxication and breach of peace charges. The court released him, marking his second recent stroke of luck after a Bridgeport court discharge. Manning, known for panhandling and seeking food, was arrested by Justice LeRoy Beach. John Boyle mistakenly handcuffed a stranger before Beach corrected the error. Manning resisted briefly, requested a cigar, and was pacified. News notes also report a grass fire caused by locomotive sparks, a St Thomas church meeting for a lawn party, and preparations for the Southport Fire Department carnival including a clam bake and a queen crowning. Other items cover visitors from Los Angeles, social visits, and upcoming games with Saugatuck and Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John Manning
Noroton
Bacon Wakeman
Menning
Bridgeport
Manning
Justice of the Peace
LeRoy P. Beach
Beach
John E. Boyle
Elwood
Boyle
David Burr
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Thomas’ Hall
Southport
Delegat
Wilber R. Jones
Crownsea
Oliver Lobdell
William Mug
Indignation Meeting Hinted for Westport Citizens
Westport on July 13 reports that townspeople may call an indignation meeting soon to discuss action to compel the conduct of local authorities. The note indicates growing public concern and potential steps toward governance reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Citizens weigh bridge repair and street dust fury
A Norwalk town meeting may discuss State Street Bridge repairs and trolley company street upkeep amid rising citizen anger. Residents demand action, citing dust, road neglect, and dangerous crossing conditions, while plans for redecorating Christchurch and local life events unfold alongside births and marriages.
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S € Ui Company
State Street
Trolley Company
Board of Selectmen
Caltea
Madrian Caruso
South Norwalk
Carmelia Vaudalente
Westport
Samuel Deimeo
Caroline Chapps
Westrt
Robert M. Carson
Catherine M. Trilby
Frederick J. Keiser
Wilhelmina A. Ackerman
Seo
George Henry Avery
Anns Meroconey
Lewis V. B. Hubbard
Norwalk
Nanty M. Wilkinson
Bridgeport
Karl A. Dolge
Besse Ai McAdam
New York City
Wallace George Rogers
Wilbraham
Mass
Myrtle May Norvak
Samuel Mundam
Catherine Gilberti
Tune
Alex Maruszak
Abraham Schwelenk
Christchurch
Mary A. Underwood
Harry Woodworth
Riverside Avenue
William G. H. Moe
Congregational Church
Order of the Western Star
Underwood
Lee
Donald
Ridgefield Park
N. J
Merritt Gault
F. A. Belden
Prospect Terrace
West Haven
Fred Bradley
Saugatuck
Clifford Talbot
Cavanaugh and
West
Main Street
Jack Nolan
Sachs Grocery
Myrtle Avenue
Rose E. Berrill
Dr. MacLaurie
George A. Darrow
Charles Larsen
Bridge Street Bridge
North Main Street
Stratford
Women’s Town Improvement Association
Vaudeville show opens at eight this evening
A lively vaudeville program is booked to begin at 8 o clock tonight with further performances planned for tomorrow afternoon and evening. The greens farms outing continues as forty children arrive for a two week stay at Fresh Air Home while another twenty score head to New York homes. A bustling live stock market in New York shows steers at 855 to 885 per hundred pounds and other livestock prices across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Farms
New York
The Summer Girl Versus The Summer Woman
The Summer Girl enjoys a good time while The Summer Woman is described as often drained and worn, plagued by back pain, sleeplessness, and fatigue. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pill as a remedy, mentioning Brill at Stratford avenue and Sixth street and a one cent Wor. classified line.
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Lima
Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
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Iladies
Broadway Wholesale Millinery Company
Jozergan & Downey
Main
THE
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Charles E. Moore
MAZDA
United Illuminating GO
Wissner
Wiessner
Wissner House
Wissner Pianos
Broad Street
Peck & Lines CO
Middle Street
Hoppergraas
Texas
Southwest
Nebraska
Grasshopper
Brer Bee
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