Berlin as a Gay Capital and the New Pleasure City
A long European debate pits Paris against Berlin as the new hub of luxury, nightlife, and spectacle. Berlin’s vast restaurants, costly wine, and extravagant theaters draw American millionaires, with three new rinks, grand cafes, and the Friedricstadt clubs fueling a vibrant, if decadent, scene.
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Damden
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Brass
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Sidireeles
Germany
Diermante Museum
Nuremberg
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Bertin
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Pyria
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Renig
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Friedriehatad
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Alelit
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Palaia de Danse
Metropol Va—Riety
Rae
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La Vita Doctor Draws Large Crowds in City Visit
The La Vita Medical Expert drew about 100 spectators at his 1412 State Street office yesterday morning. Hundreds more attended the afternoon and evening sessions, with many leaving cured. A show crowd of about 5000 gathered at the State and Bostwick Grounds to see the Alabama Minstrels. The public’s confidence in the doctor grew as new names joined the cured list and plans for a Saturday silver shower drive from Colorado Avenue to Bostwick Avenue were announced.
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la Vita
State Street
Bostwick Avenue
Alabama Minstrels
la Vitanian
Colorado Avenue
Berlin Nightlife and Social Decline in a Nocturnal Tour
The article chronicles a Berlin nightlife circuit from supper at Pavilion Mascotte to Ton Gruenfeld's and beyond, detailing champagne fueled revelry, high costs, and police practicality. It frames the scene as a sociological problem, noting Russians and Americans frequenting venues, the allure of wealth, and a critique of Antimierinell dens tied to hidden drinking rooms and predatory practices. It ends with a mention of a civic movement to close these establishments and a separate incident in Jackson, Mississippi involving a lynching.
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Ander-den-Linden
Ton Gruenfeld’s
Berlin
Paris
Agatin
Evers Downfall Tied to Fudge and Cigars
The piece reports Johnny Evers loses form due to nightly fudge and nicotine indulgence, with Mrs. Evers and Cubs secretary Williams blaming personal habits and stress. It notes a reformation vow and lists today's baseball games and recent scores, mixing humor with sports reportage.
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Fudge
Johnny Evers
Evers
Charles Williams
Cubs
Williams
Johnny
Trojan
New Diamond Sale Offered by Radford B Smith
Radford B Smith advertises a sale featuring cheaper goods and a new diamond scheme. The note promotes the Diamond as the hardest substance valued for its light dispersion and beauty. Buechler, a trusted jeweler, is located at 18 Fairfield Avenue near Midi street.
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Radford B. Smith
India
Brazil
South Africa
Itrer
Brius
Bramands
Buechler
Fairfield ]Avenue
Midis Street
Bridgeport Common Council Notices June Hearing on Railway Relocation
The May 22 1911 Bridgeport Common Council resolves that the Clerk notify interested parties to appear June 5 1911 at 8 PM in City Hall to be heard on the Connecticut Company petition for re locating railway tracks on Park Avenue from Steel Street to Fairfield Avenue. The notice is part of the Bridgeport line relocation plan approved April 27 1911 by Engineer C C Elwell. Attest Stephen F Roticiter City Clerk. Want ads cent a word.
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City of Bridgeport
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Connecticut Company
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KalrGeld Avenue
Iie
City to hear on sewer improvements in Bridgeport
Hearing on May 15 1911 directs clerk to notify residents to appear June 8 1911 at 8 pm before the Common Council. Proposals include deconstruction and construction of sewers on Beechmont avenue Center Street Extension Madison Avenue Charles Street Golden Hill Street Atlantic Street Hansen Avenue Fairfield Avenue and related connections to Main North Harrison Tranistan Gem and Washington avenues and Rennell streets. City Clerk Stephen F Boucher attests.
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City of
Bridgeport
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City Hall
City of Bridgeport
Bth
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Main Street
Center Street
North Avenue
Madison Avenue
Charles Street
Gem Avenue
Golden Hill Street
Harrison Street
Washington Avenue
Atlantic Street
Tranistan Avenue
Rennell Street
Hansen Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Ellsworth Street
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Berkeley Lyceum
44Th St
Park Arena
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