Scrapbook of American News Clippings From The Hague June 10
The page describes a German Foreign Office note on U S sentiment, a plan to compile American headlines into a scrapbook, and various European wartime dispatches. It reports on rewards offered for captured soldiers, Austrian and Italian military movements, cholera news in Vienna, and the Kronprinz Wilhelm crew receiving Iron Crosses. It also notes American exodus from Germany and William Thaw’s Paris leave and aviation exploits.
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Gerard
Yin
The
Hague
Bertin
Ofice
America
Vienna
Paris
Havas Agency
Rrussian Et Ene
Asian Horse Guards
Kov
Wiliam Thaw
William Thaw
Zurich
Thaw
Verdun
Italy
Dardanelles
Naval
Kronprinz
Wuington
Wlias
Norfolk
Theirfelder
General De Wet pleads guilty to sedition at treason trial
General De Wet admits sedition in Bloemfontein trial opening. He pleads not guilty to high treason as Attorney General Gager prosecutes. despatch notes his role in opposition to Britain and mentions surrounding South African political tensions.
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Christan de Wet
Britain
Bloemfoniie
Colaway Y
Gager
Red Fire and Band to Boost Vote for Commission Form
A mass meeting promoting commission government is planned for next Wednesday evening at the Casino on State street. Judge Robert B. Carey, famed as the father of commission government, will speak on New Jersey cities adopting the system and its distinguishing features. The event is hosted by the Commission Government league with James A. Marr presiding and Judge John S. Pullman introducing the speaker. The Wheeler & Wilson band will perform, possibly with a parade from the Hotel Stratfield.
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Boosters of
Commission
State Street
Robert B. Carey
Jersey City
Ufe
New Jersey
Connecticut
Commission Government League
James A. Marr
League
John S. Pullman
Wheeler & Wilson
Stratfield
Sag
Judge Carey
U S Steel Unfilled Tonnage Rises in May
New York reports U S Steel Corp unfilled tonnage on May 31 reached 4,264,598 tons, up 102,254 from April. The rise reflects growing demand and production backlogs across the steel industry.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Moorie Bedph Estate Likely to be Closed
Settlement of the Moorie Beth estate is expected soon after a probate court action. Judge Paul L. Miller has notified all claimants to appear before January 1. If no claims are proved, the estate will pass to Hattie K. Seward on that date. Advertise in The Farmer.
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Moorie Beth
Paul L. Miller
Hattie K. Seward
Flag Day Observance Set For June Fourteenth At Seaside Park
Bridgeporters urged to display the flag Monday as civic groups hold a simple ceremony at Seaside park under the Municipal Patriotic committee. Buglers from Wheeler & Wilson will play retreat and the Star Spangled Banner as the flag is lowered. Governor Marcus Holcomb issues a Proclamation calling for nationwide flag observances in schools theatres and public and private buildings.
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Seaside Park
Municipal Patriotic Committee
Wheeler & Wilson
State OF
Connecticut
Marcus H. Holcomb
Hartford
United States
Commanion
Charles D. Burnes
Miss Marsh Wins B H S Honor With Poem
Miss An Lewis Marsh earns a class hymn honor at B H S 1915. Her original verses will be sung at Graduation by the seniors, as she is noted for dancing and serves on the Criterion board and as a Barnum Prize speaker.
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An Lewis Marsh
Marsh
Criterion Board
Vanderbilt Body Identification Error Reported
London reports that the body recovered on the County Clare coast is not Alfred G. Vanderbilt as first believed. An elderly seaweed gatherer found the remains about 260 miles from the Lusitania site. Cunard officials in Queenstown later confirmed the initial identification was mistaken.
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London
New Prizes Added to Home Yard and Garden Contest
A city wide Home Yard and Garden contest adds new prizes beside those listed earlier. George W. Fairchild & Sons provide a solid bronze cup, Hadley Furniture Co offers a porch chair, George B. Clark Co presents a settee, and other donors add shrubs and bulbs. In total thirty prizes will be awarded, with $25 in gold for best flower garden or finest porch, open to all city families with yards. Entries include name and address to the association at 401 Connecticut National Bank Building, 1024 Main Street.
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Home Yard and Garden Association
George W. Fairchild & Sons
Hadley Furniture Co
George B. Clark Co
Charles Pitomm
George Piomm
George E. Shnagle
Connecticut National Bank Building
Main Street
Robin Hood on the turf at Sanford school pageant
Redding June 10 largely spirited outdoor performance of Robin Hood by Sanford school with 57 participants, 20 mounted, costumes authentic, and crossbow stunt. Cast included R. M. Hewitt as Robin Hood and Miss Katherine Barnett as Maid Marian. songs by Herr Schoch and others borrowed from De Koven and Smith.
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Redding
Sanford
Greensward
Emil Shock
King John
R. M. Hewitt
Robin Hood
Katherine Barnett
Maid Marian
Herr Schoch
de Koven
Smith
Marietta Lyon
Mr. Cunningham
Episcopal Church
E. A. Smith
Hobart Brinsmasie
St. Louis
Louis L. Brinsmase
New York
J. H. Sanford
Eleanor Dayton
John S. Sanford
Anna Holbrook
Boston
Georgetown
Daniel G.wood
Mr. Wood
Woo
George P. Williams
Tno
Frank L. Brunissen
John Wesley Johnson
Methodist Church
Ruth Ann Stiles Townsend
Maude
Middletown
J. H. Duncan
Willam den
Local probate delays end with James D Jennings trust death
Probate court activities extended twenty years over a trust fund ending with the death of James D Jennings of South Port. Beneficiary’s passing distributed property to 15 distant heirs. A jitney bus line inquiry explores probable patronage between Redding Ridge and Bridgeport. Commodore Luttgen and wife arrived at their Sunset Hill summer home after a delay for Mrs Luttgen’s eye treatment. Duncan Gay named administrator of his wife’s estate, valued by residence in Glen and a few hundred dollars personal. Ridge game saw Sanfords defeat Ridgefield 5 to 4. Ridgewold Inn readies interior upgrades and new bathroom ahead of opening. Misses Waterman and Fox hosted a large house party with guests from New York and Port Chester. Petition for biannual local elections gains signatures. Mrs Henry Shaw hospitalized in Bridgeport. Sullivan Bros open a gasoline station with store. Market items list seafood and produce at Bridgeport Public Market. Sample case containing $30 in underwear samples stolen from Karl Gruben. no trace found. Farmer Warn: Ads One Cent a Ward.
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Ison
James D. Jennings
South Port
Redding Ridge
Bridgeport
Commodore Luttgen
Sunset Hill
Ridge
Sanfords
Ridgefield School
Ridgewold Inn
Waterman
Fox
New York
Portchester
Henry Shaw
Bridgeport Hospital
Sullivan Bros
Naval Academy Probe Extends Likely One Month
Annapolis June 10 The inquiry into irregularities in Naval Academy examinations progresses slowly and is expected to last about a month longer. More government witnesses are planned and defenses have submitted numerous names to be called, aiming to uncover the sender of the questions to Midshipman Mess and his motive.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Midshipman Mess
Candidate for Meanest Man Race in City Court
Thomas Kelly, a vagrant, appeared before Judge Bartlett to face a charge of taking lunches from school children. Testimony showed he habitually chased children from the North Avenue playgrounds and ate their food. He received a three month jail sentence and will have his hair shaved.
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Thomas Kelly
Dom Paul
Bartlett
North Avenue
Without Arms He Plays Violin for Soldiers
Berlin June 10 One of the most useful officials aiding crippled soldiers is Unthan a well known artist born without arms who has become a remarkable violinist painter and swimmer He believes swimming aids the crippled and arms hinder his progress His lecture and armless swimming exhibition show courage and independence for invalided German soldiers to imitate
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Eixofius
Germany
London
the Chronicle
Chiasso
Genoa
United States
Italy
Liverpool
Berlin
Unthan
National University of Ireland asks aid for Belgian medical students
The Senate of the National University of Ireland has forwarded to London a resolution urging the government to pass legislation allowing Belgian medical students to finish courses and receive degrees in Irish schools. A comparison notes a tow boat would be safer than a canoe to illustrate popularity.
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Dublin
Senate of the National University of Ireland
London
Elegant remodeled house for rent at 1416-1418 Fairfield
For rent. half of an elegant remodeled house at 1416 1418 Fairfield Avenue between Colorado and Howard Avenues. Features include large airy rooms hardwood floors steam heat and electric light. Garage available if needed.
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Fairfield Avenue
Colorado
Howard Ave
Guardian Seeks Sale of Minor Estate Real Property
Bridgeport Bridgeport Land and Title Co reports guardian application to sell real estate of Bartholomew Ferruson a Bridgeport minor. Hearing set in Bridgeport Probate Office on June 10 1916 at 11am with notice to interested parties by newspaper publication by June 11 1915. Attest Paul L Miller.
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Bartholomew Ferruson
Bridgeport
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Guerre Sociale
M. Herve
General DE Wet
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Bridgeporters
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Lyford Brothers Bury
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West Kea
Sanford School
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Riker’s Grape Juice
Stone’s Lime Juice
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Ceylon
India
Highlands
Alfred W. McCann
New York Globe
Formosa
Long Island
Bridgeport Public Market
State and
Bank Streets
East Main Street
Karl Gruben
Price
peckBros
Wesson Oil United
Riker
University
Dan
Gerous
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Bridgeport Land & Title Co
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
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