Akinisman of Washington and the Ferrers line
A history note on the Shirley family of England tied to the Washingtons of Sulgrave Manor and George Washington ancestry. It recounts the eleventh Earl Ferrers born June 5 ninety four, his architectural renown, and the infamous fourth Earl Ferrers hanged for murdering a servant. The tale mentions a cursed wife who later died in her bed by fire.
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Shirley
England
Earl Ferrers
Washingtons
Sulgrave Manor
America
United States
Shirleys
Edward the Confessor
Thomas Shirley
Shrewsbury
Agincourt
Fourth Earl Ferrers
House of Lords
Roger Casement
Tyburn
London
Danish National Holiday and Denmark’s Democratic Rise
Denmark marks its national holiday on June 5th commemorating the 1849 constitution that shifted power to a responsible ministry and a bicameral Diet. King Christian X is now largely a figurehead as parliament, dominated by socialists and democrats, governs with liberal access to offices. many Danes wish for restoration of lost provinces if Central Powers lose the war.
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Denmark
Frederik VII
Rigsdag
Christian X
Europe
Norway
Diet
Sana
Christian IX
Russia
England
Prussia
Austria
Schleswig
Holstein
Copenhagen
Air reconnaissance blamed for British naval setback in North Sea
British and German papers debate a North Sea clash with diverging views on victors and losses. They concur that British admirals lack air scouting and intelligence, while German Zeppelins supplied fleet positions. Observers warn air power may shape future battles as Germany’s airships could threaten the grand fleet.
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Bitish
North Sea
The
Daily News
Admiral Beatty
Jellicoe
Beatty
Kiel Canal
Mr Hill’s Post and Political Cash Across the District
The piece contrasts Mr Hill and Senator McLean on issues from foreign goods to tariffs and twelve inch guns. It mocks Hill’s mail scheme using mail delivery from gun muzzles, cites his steel rail appeal to James A Farrell, and notes ten thousand dollars in campaign funds from last fall.
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MR. Hill
Senator McLean
Hill
Postal Service
Bessemer
James A. Farrell
Steel Trust
Farrell
Apathy of business men and citizens cited in civic waste
APATHY OF BUSINESS MEN ATHUR M. MARSH is right when he speaks of the apathy of business men as a primary reason for municipal extravagance and waste. He notes the influential role of business leaders and the broader community’s indifference beyond active politicians, urging owners and renters to demand action and reform.
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Athur M. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Peter White
Bridgeport
Wartime Road Delays Spark Public Outcry Over Warrenite Pavement
The Warrenite pavement on the Boston Post Road has remained torn up for months causing detours on poor country roads. Residents accuse local authorities and advertisers of misrepresenting the surface as suitable for city traffic and warn Bridgeport will waste more money on unsuitable pavement.
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Boston Post Road
Bridgeport
Judge Wade Rogers Seen as Governor Candidate
Judge Wade Rogers, former Yale Law School dean, is mentioned as a possible candidate at the Democratic State convention for governor. The name appears amid other possible choices, signaling debate within the party on leadership.
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Wade Rogers
Yale Law School
Rogers
Albania's Strategic Role In War-Torn Balkans
Albania stands at the center of Allied and Central powers' ambitions with Italy seeking Albania's control of the Adriatic. Serbia Montenegro and Greece covet access to the sea, while Essad Pasha leads Albania allied with Italy in a war against Austria and Bulgaria. The Albanian people, though illiterate, are noted as the Balkans' oldest inhabitants.
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Albania
Tring
Italy
Adriatic
Serbia
Montenegro
Greece
Vienna
Essad Pasha
Austria
Bulgaria
Balkans
Liberia’s Bushrod Washington Founding Liberia Link to Washington
Liberia traces its founding to Bushrod Washington born June 5 1762 in Virginia. He joined the American Colonization Society which launched Liberia in 1816 and helped send freed people to Africa. The colony’s governance passed to local leaders and Liberia declared independence in 1847 with recognition from the US Great Britain and France.
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American Colonization Society
Republic of
Liberia
Africa
Bushrod Washington
Virginia
George Washington
United States Supreme Court
America
Henry Clay
John Randolph
United States
Great Britain
France
Rubber Store Ad Describes Rubber Goods and Tennis Gear
Reliable Rubber Goods listing promotes FRUIT JAR RUBBERS at 10¢ per dot and BATHING CAPS in many colors. WATER WING caps priced 19¢ and 25¢, plus TENNIS NETS from 1.00 to 3.50 and RACKETS 1.00 to 5.50. TENNIS BALLS 35¢ with a 3 for 1.00 deal.
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Bathing Sui
Little Girls and Boys Frocks at Second Floor Display
The D. D. Read Co presents a 1857 era range of children’s wear including organdie and lawn frocks with tucks smocking feather sticking and ruffles in pink and blue. Boys suits of white poplin linen crepe and dimity with colored trim, plus Creepers and removable linen hats. Second floor.
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Bretelles
Read House Art Section Offers Boudoir Accessories From France
A Read House advertisement highlights French boudoir accessories for American women including basket pincushions silk trays and antique lace trimmed items. It showcases leather goods china porcelain ornaments and cretonne fabrics with prices and floor locations noted for the third and basement floors.
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France
Versailles
Boites Pour le Poudre
Porch Bridge
Read House
Misses and Children's Hats and Handkerchiefs Sale
Misses' and Children's Hats offer a large assortment of daintily trimmed hats for summer with exclusive styles for little girls and misses. Also fine linen handkerchiefs at 35 cents each or three for a dollar, plus millinery and art sections featuring paper rope crafts and modern framing on the third floor.
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Dennison
Aloe
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Associated Press Service
the Alling Rubber CO
Main Street
Adford B. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST
D.D. Read Co
Dimity
Cordova
China
Germany
Doulton
Coalport
Pouyat
Haviland
Cretonne
Greer Ans
Che D.W Read Co
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