Bridgeport Aid to Junior Republic Formed
Bridgeport groups organize to fund and support the Connecticut George Junior Republic. At a Park Place event led by Dr Henry Blodget the Bridgeport Aid to the undertaking named officers and outlined its mission to place Bridgeport youths in the republic to learn self government and earn a return for effort.
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Connecticut
George C. Edwards
A.ce. Fones
Charles B. Read
Enoch P. Hincks
Ralph Barker
Fred Enos
N. W. Bishop
Henry H. de Loss
E. F. Shepard
I. DeVer Warmer
Mary L. Fitch
George W. Wheeler
James G. Ludlum
Connecticut Junior Republic
Litchfield County
Litchfield
Freeville
Bridgeport
Republic
State Reform School
Hibernians Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Second Division
Members of Division No 2 AOH plan a memorable gathering at Hibernian hall Stupies building this evening for the 20th anniversary of the division. Speakers include County President Thomas M Speers City Attorney Thomas M Cullinan Hon Thomas C Coughlin Edward Lonergan and others.
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Division No
Hibernian Hall
Stupies
Thomas M. Speers
Thomas M. Cullinan
Thomas C. Coughlin
Edward Lonergan
Insurgent Republicans Reluctant Yet Upbeat on Rail Bill
Washington June 8 insurgent Republicans claim strength in unity after the Lenroot motion defeat on the Senate railroad bill They note the absence of several Democrats and defections while counting leverage to reject a conference report They foresee Speaker Mann standing with House wishes and hope for a first class bill from the conference even as some insurgents privately opposed Lenroots position
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United Press
Washington
House
Representative Mann
Republican
Illinois
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Wart remover advertised at Cyrus Pharmacy
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover to remove facial warts quickly with no pain. It also claims to remove stove polish grease ink and dirt from hands and clothing, selling a large can for 10 cents. The notice lists Cyrus Pharmacy locations and manufacturing details for Wm. R. Winn.
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Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Singer Company Shows 100 Percent Dividend Worth More Than 100
The Singer Manufacturing Company, led by Douglas Alexander, pays a 100 percent stock dividend with cash dividends, has long financed itself without borrowing, and controls sewing machine interests worldwide. The company reports surplus growth since 1900, with large private holdings and limited external share ownership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Oil Trust
Singer Manufacturing Company
Sewing Machine Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Singer
Stock Exchange
New York State
Isaac N. Iinger & Co
New Jersey
Elizabeth
N. J
Wheeler & Wilson
Grover & Baker
Boston
Long
Frederick Alexander Bourne
Douglas Alexander
Utica Chamber Adopts Freight Rate Resolution
Utica New York June. the Utica Chamber of Commerce directors adopt a resolution on railroad freight rate increases urging reasonable rates and prompt action to relieve the burden on local commerce. The measure stresses cooperation with railroads and authorities to secure fair rates and steady service.
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Utica Commerce Chamber
United Press
Utica, N
Utica
Roosevelt Declines Favours From Customs House Return
London June 8 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt said he would not seek or accept favors from the New York customs house on his return to America to pass through customs as any private citizen. He would pay duties on non exempt articles and rejected suggestions that his former secretary Loeb would ease the baggage examination. Roosevelt noted complaints about New York officials and said he would review them for justification.
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London
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
America
United States
Edward
Roosevelt
Loeb
Washington
Poth
Jim Hill Sees Rail Rates Hurt People
In St Paul on June 8 James J. Hill of the Great Northern warned that people suffer if railroads are not allowed to raise rates where needed. He said railroads need facilities and millions in funds, but cannot under current conditions. The Great Northern will not participate in a Washington conference and will follow the law as best it can.
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United Press
St. Paul
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Washington
Billy English Tours Fairfield in Silk Hat Car Ad
Billy English of up-Redding visits Fairfield in a brand new motor car used to advertise Fountain Cigar Co. products from Bethel. The Silk Hat brand, popular among the company’s best sellers, is highlighted as English, a noted local figure, channels a Barnum era showmanship to promote the cigars.
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W. Pp. English
Fairfield County
Billy English
up-Redding Way
Fountain Cigar Co
Bethel
Billy
Barnum
P. T
Novel advertising scheme with silk hat car stunt in town
Billy wheels into town with a silk hat atop his car drawing crowds as a novel advertising stunt. He says business is booming and he is content with his lot. Weather Indications forecast cool weather east of the Mississippi tonight and Thursday, with a warming trend and possible showers by Friday. Want ads appear at a cent a word.
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Billy
Unit-d Press
New Haven
Mississippi
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Mea Yard
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We Neekwear
Batiste
Downer & Hawes
Ile
Sneserre Rete Reeneens
Singer Company
Standard Oil
Customs House
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Zéc
Ely Bros
Warren Street
Jim Hill
Strawberry Pier
Bridgeport Public Market Branch
Public Market Building
State and Bank
Sts
East Main St
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