Instability of Fortune Echoes Through Ages and Napoleons Fall
An excerpt discusses the fragility of national and individual fortunes from ancient empires to modern France. It notes Jerusalem, Babylon, Thebes, Troy, Athens, Sparta, Rome, and others as monuments to vanishing glory, then ties these reflections to Napoleon and France being humbled, with the fall serving as a historical lesson. Edith R. and Arthur F. Lewis wed at St. Paul’s, amid other local notices and society items including upcoming June weddings and civic announcements.
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Napoleon
France
Jerusalem
Son of Dayid
Babylon
Thebes
Palmyria
Troy
Priam
Athens
Sparta
Solon
Lycurgus
Dido
Nothfime
Rome
Europe
Asia
Africa
St Helena
Fifty Years Ago Fighting and Bloodshed in 1866 Frontiers
A collection of 1866 dispatches describes U S troops under arms in Gen Mead's department and Fenian movements across New York, Buffalo, and Washington. Grant telegrams call for frontier militia to protect property as clashes erupt near Ridgeway and en route to the Niagara mouth, with additional notes on a local Arctic club and a surprise wedding party in Justice Lord’s office.
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New York
United States
Toronto
Canada
Ridgeway
Washington
Buffalo
U. S. Grant
Meade
U. A
Philadelphia
Barry
Niagara River
Justice Lord
Albert Porter Riker
Ity
May Ann Wells
Erate Cose
Two Parades In Chicago For Preparedness Demonstration
Chicago joined in a massive preparedness display with over 150000 participants pledging to act rain or shine. The day parade drew workers from many trades while a night parade followed, as ambulances and Red Cross nurses protected marchers along the route. Safety First guided arrangements with ambulance corps and hospital staff coordinating along the march line.
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Chicago
Red Cross
More Art Treasures Coming To America
Berlin reports Prof Wilhelm von Bode predicts war will push Europe’s art treasures westward to the United States. He argues American wealth and the sale of private collections like J P Morgan’s will swell demand for top works, lifting public museums in New York Boston Washington Chicago and other cities to European levels. He notes European sellers will need funds to pay debts, facilitating transfers of fine old pictures across the Atlantic.
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Berlin
Europe
United States
Wilhelm von Bode
Royal Museums
von Bode
America
J. P. Morgan
England
Atlantic
Athens Adds Third French Daily Newspaper
Athens on June 3 reports a third French daily, The Flag, launched in the evening to cover Serbian interests, joining Baron Schenck’s German propaganda paper The Athens Gazette. The Athens Messenger, a French morning paper, is noted as one of Greece’s best, edited by Jeanne A Z Stephanopolos, daughter of A Zannettaki Stephano polis, founder in 1875.
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Athens
Flag
Baron Schenck
Athens Gazette
Greece
Athens Messenger
Jeanne A. Z. Stephanopolis
A. Zannettaki-Stephanopolis
Kaiser Starts For The Eastern Front
Berlin announces Emperor William begins a tour of the eastern front after leaving the army groups. He arrived May 31 at the army group led by Prince Leopold of Bavaria, signaling a formal progression of the imperial visit amid ongoing operations. Graduation baskets and bouquets offered by John Reck & Son.
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Berlin
William
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
John Reck & Son
Graduation Gifts What Shall I Give Her
A jewelry shop promotes its high class selection as the most acceptable gift for graduates. The ad invites customers to view watches, diamonds, and jewelry of all descriptions with realistic pricing that suits every purse.
Store 30 Years in West End to Close Its Doors
Vincent Bros. grocery and meat business in the West End, in operation since 1886, will close within weeks. The 1370 State Street store will be taken by a clothing firm on August 1, ending a city landmark. Allen Vincent, executor of Samuel E. Vincent estate, cited market demand and long customer ties as reasons for closing and leasing.
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Vincent Bros
West End
State Street
Samuel E. Vincent
S. E. Vincent
Vincent
Allen Vincent
American Motors Plentiful on Russian Front
The Russian Front headquarters reports abundant American automobiles trucks and motorcycles along the lines. Dozens of American airplane motors and spare parts are stored at a camp. Across positions behind the front, American manufacturers are briskly supplying goods, seizing wartime trade openings.
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Seventh Army
Bulgarians Thanked For Kind Treatment
Sofia June 3 The official bulletin of the Bulgarian Red Cross carries a statement signed by Lady Paget and fifty two members of her hospital mission captured at Uskub praising Bulgarian officials for courteous treatment after the mission’s removal from Serbia A telegram of farewell from Lady Paget thanks Bulgarian officials for their kindness during her stay in Sofia.
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Sofia
Bulgarian Red Cross
Lady Paget
Uskub
Serbia
Bulgaria
Freight Train Employes Life Full of Peril
A statement by the Railroad Transportation Brotherhoods notes freight train workers face extreme danger. The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a trainman’s death every 4 hours 40 minutes and an injury every 3 minutes 30 seconds, with undercounts for severe injuries or deaths after 24 hours. Workers endure long hours and harsh exams. wages are not the primary demand, but shorter hours to improve health and home life.
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Railroad Transportation Brotherhoods
Interstate Comerce Commission
United States
Army
Navy
U.S
England Must Raise 1 323 105 000 Pounds To Make Up Deficits
London reports an official statement by Chancellor Reginald McKenna that the deficit for 1816 17 will be made good by borrowing about 2 323 105 000 pounds. This entails averaging more than 3 600 000 pounds in loans each day. A push for new manufacturing industries is urged to attract investors even from small stakes.
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England
London
Reginald McKenna
Steady Flow of Local Social News in Bridgeport Area
Mrs Phoebe Middlebrooks of Bridgeport visits her brother Dr F J Wales. Mrs George Clingan hosts Bridgeport relatives. John Klein arrested for shooting robins. fined 1 dollar plus costs after pleading ignorance. Harmony grange whist at town hall raises funds with prizes. Danbury visitors Memorial Day. Fred Sherman buys a new auto. Clayton Hawley to pause studies in Bridgeport. Mrs Davis of Setauket visits Dr and Mrs George Smith. Allen Platt family leave CHB Osborne’s for Twin Lakes. Wood Crest House interior decorated. set to open soon with Bunete guests from New York.
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Phoebe Middlebrooks
Bridgeport
F. J. Wales
George Clingan
John Klein
Klein
Arthur J. Hull
Town Hall
Harmony Grange
Charles Nichols
Danbury
Fred Sherman
Allew Auto
Clayton Hawley
Business College
Davis
Setauket
L. 1
George Smith
Allen Platt
CHB
Osborne
Twin Lakes
Brown Compensated For Eye Injury At Work
Mimer E. Brown of 1259 Stratford Avenue received two years of compensation at 310 per week after losing sight in his right eye while employed by Union Metallic Cartridge Co. The award was granted by the Compensation Commission following a hearing held yesterday in its offices. Brown was represented by attorney Walter Foley.
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Mimer E. Brown
Stratford Avenue
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
E. T. Buckingham
Mr Brown
Atttorney Walter. Foley
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Lewis Thompson
Edith R
Mary Thompson
Beach Street
Arthur Franklin Lewis
St. Paul's Church
H. N. Sherman
C. W. Boyleston
Long Hill
Author's Club
Lewis
West
Yale
Phillipsburg
Montana
Clara Smith
Messrs. Shaw, Phelps, Wild
New Haven
Nodyne-Mather
Charles Nodyne
Lee, Mass
Evelyn Mather
Howard Avenue
Bridgeport Chessmen
Norwalk Chess Club
Gotthardt
A. Baldwin
Lynn Wilson
Crawford
Emery
Moran
Rogers
Hein
Beach
Church
Cogeswell
W. Baldwin
Norton
Adams
Northrop
Hurlburt
Carlos Curtis
Mr. Lewis
St. John’s Church
Thomas B. DeForest
F. N. Benham
John M. Wheeler
Hon. M. B. Beardsley
D. CL. Peck
Mark Mallory
Ee Grove Cemetery
Schneider Hall
Charles W. Hall
Fairfield Avenue
Louise Newell
John T. Schneider
William H. Lewis
St. John’s
L. C. Keifer
F. C. Gernert
Wilkinson-Sanford
Bertha
Homer B. Sanford
Henry Lawrence Wilkinson
Providence
Mead-Parker
Ruth Andrews
A. C. Parker
John Studwell Mead
Anderson & Mead
James H. Emmons
Railway Postal Service
ST. Mary’s Church
Capt
Arnold
Cronan
Geo. Malone
Harrall Avenue
Pequonnock Street
THE
OWLS
Owls Bicycle Club
Edward Bolger
Presiante
T. Carmiody
M. McKenna
Simon DeVorken
John Seery
Manseteld
Newark
Burns
Dick Mansfield
Berms
Mansfield
Foster
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Co. Fire Department
Thomas Coombes
I. C. Taylor
Harry Weir
C. W. Weckworth
Geo
Avon Park
Nassau Fish
Nassau Fish and Game Club
George E. Winton
S. B. Strong
L.L
George A
Upson Lake
Connecticut
Beach's Pond
Andrew Peterson
Gibralter
Arctics
William Hunter
John Hubbell
Robert McConnell
Alexander Burgess
Christopher Otis
Btate Street
Rotelock
Wallace
Kaiser
Eastern Front
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main ST
M. J. Buechler
Middle Street
First Cash Emporium
Russia
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Grocery Bulletin
Queen Olives
Public Market& Branch
State & Bank Sts
E. Main ST
C. W. King
King
Fairfield Ave
Sagal Bldg
Biewator
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News Store
Main Street
Clark
George B. Clark & Co
Broad ST
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Stepney
Brown
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