Secretary Baker Attacks Republicans at Democratic Convention
Columbus Ohio June 1 Secretary of War Baker as chair man of the Ohio Democratic convention criticizes the Republican party as factions with no set principles. He lauds Wilson's policies on the Federal Reserve rural credits tariff reduction and noninvolvement in Europe arguing Democrats now offer a matured policy and a strong program.
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Columbus
Baker
Ohio
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Chicago
Harding
Congress
Hall of Fame
Doctor Cook
Cagliostro
Naboth
Be For Bridgeport Let Ethics Shape Local Unity
A reflective editorial urges Bridgeport residents to balance self interest with civic duty. It argues individuals gain more through cooperation, housing support, and intelligent ethics rather than solitary pursuit. The piece contrasts narrow self before city with world aware patriotism and practical action for housing.
Confiscation Attempt Fails. Clarkson Wins Court Award
The city tried to seize a 20 by 900 foot strip from John Clarkson for a street, valued at no more than $1,000 by the Board of Appraisal. Mayor Wilson vetoed, Clarkson obtained $1,800 in court. The piece notes Wilson’s contested actions against citizens and labor groups, and court scrutiny limiting such seizures.
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John Clarkson
Board of
Wilson
Clarkson
Second
Common Pleas
Fairfield County State's Attorney Stands For Duty
The Fairfield county office is praised for fearless service. A bench warrant against private banker Herbert Knapp is issued as part of a bank failure investigation. If Knapp is guilty he should face punishment. if innocent the state's attorney will defend the innocent.
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Fairfield ‘County
Samuel Fessenden
Stiles Judson
Homer S. Cummings
Fessenden
Cummings
Fairfield County
Herbert Knapp
Knapp
McAdoo Sees Prosperity If Europe Ends War
Secretary McAdoo asserts American prosperity hinges on labor and organization, dismissing alarmists like E J Hill and George McLean. He notes the United States was prosperous before the war and will remain so afterward, as it leverages land and natural riches. An unfinished thought hints at future antiquarians misreading old words.
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McAdoo
Europe
E. J. Hill
George McLean
America
Cea
Soukhomlinoff Faces Charges Shrouding Russian War Leader
Gen V A Soukhomlinoff, former Russian minister of war, is reportedly jailed in the Peter and Paul Fortress facing criminal negligence and high treason charges. A Slav nationalist and famed organizer, he reshaped the army, dismissed many officers, and modernized cavalry before being removed from office last year.
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V. A. Soukhomlinoff
Peter and Paul
Soukhomlinoff
Council of the Empire
Nicholas
Mergenthaler Did Not Die Poor Says Letter
To the Editor a May 11 issue claim that Mergenthaler died in 1899 without reward for his invention is disputed. The writer asserts he died wealthy, receiving royalties, company support, stock, and ongoing annual payments from the firm, contradicting the article’s claim.
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Mergenthaler
Pierre Loses Arm in Cotton Picking Machine at Bridgeport Mattress
Investigation into the accident at Bridgeport Mattress Co on East Washington Avenue reveals the torn arm occurred in a cotton picking apparatus not a rag shredding machine. The factory uses pure cotton in its mattresses and the earlier rag-torn description was misleading.
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Antonio Jose Pierre
Bridgeport Mattress Co
East Washington Avenue
German Scholar Munsterberg's Loyal Ties and War Views
Dr Hugo Munsterberg born in Danzig fifty three years ago today is a loyal German subject who has resided in America for decades. He calls himself German, notes his Harvard psychology career since 1891, and defends Germany in The War and America while denying brutal acts as overhyped. He portrays Kaiser Wilhelm as cultured with a strong family life, and argues Germany violated no higher rules in invading Belgium.
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Hugo Munsterberg
Germany
Atlantic
Danzig
Munsterberg
William
Harvard
Munsterburg
Leipzig
Heidelberg
University of Freiburg
Harvard University
America
Fatherland
Emperor William
Belgium
Budau couple to motor across the United States
Dr and Mrs J H D Budau formerly of this city now in Los Angeles Calif will begin a cross country auto trip before week end It will be their third continental motoring journey They plan a Grand Canyon stop in Arizona and will take a slower pace to enjoy nature. A separate item reports Arthur Mackey of 136 Kossuth Street may sue a truck driver for hitting his car on Stratford Avenue The truck owner is Charles George a River Street contractor No arrests were recorded
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America
Woodrow Wilson
J. H. D. Budau
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur Mackey
Kossuth Street
Stratford Avenue
Mackey
Charles George
River Street
Second Precinct
Excellent Bicycle Value At Great Low Price
Step in and see the ADLAKE bicycle and you will agree hundreds already do that you cannot beat the value for the money. Prices quoted include $24.50 for the ADLAKE with other models like BARNES at $25.00 and VIKING at $22.50. Bicycle tires range from $1.50 to $3.50.
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Barnes
The Bride's Table Linen Read House Display
The Read House offers an assortment of damask table linens and napkins for June weddings. Patterns include Snowdrop Poppy Rose Chrysanthemum American Beauty Wild Rose Carnation Poinsettia Iris and Hollyhocks with Grecian border. Table cloths two yards 3.00 to 6.50 napkins 20 inch 3.75 to 5.00 per dozen 24 inch 5.00 to 7.00 hemstitched luncheon cloths 1.50 to 3.50 napkins to match 4.00 a dozen.
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Read House
Bathing Caps Offer Many Styles for Summer Fun
Bathing caps in diverse styles from diving to jockey caps and hats with rubber feathers promise splash joy this summer. All are new with various fetching designs and prices start at affordable levels.
Handy for the Housekeeper Labels for pantry jars
A charming pantry aid promotes order with a neat set of gummed labels. The little book lists spices condiments cereals groceries and preserve closet items. Labels cover apples crab apple blackberry cherry gooseberry peach quince pear plum and pickles priced at 25 cents each. Illuminated covers in the stationery section add gift appeal.
Bridgeport Stores and the Bridgeport Spirit
A reflection on Bridgeport stores as institutions run by and for Bridgeporters. The piece notes honest pride in shopping locally and encourages residents to support these shops with credit to the community.
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Bridgeport
Neat Rag Rugs for Summer Rooms and Baths
The carpet section offers washable rag rugs in pink and blue or gray with floral borders. Sizes 27x54, 30x60, and 36x72 priced at 2.50, 3.00, and 4.50 respectively. Rugs woven hit or miss and suitable for summer rooms on the third floor.
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Calis Roosevelt
Dr. Waite
MR. McAdoo
Gen. Soukhomlinoff
Pierre
DR. Munsterberg
Mrs. Budau
U. S
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jbetter
Viking
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Alling Rubber CO
Fairfield Ave
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Read Co
Palm Beach
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