Trainman Jones Crushed by Freight Car Wheels
Isaac Jones aged 47 a New Haven road brake man living at 343 Harrie Street died at Fordham hospital from injuries after being crushed beneath a freight car in Harlem yards. He fell while climbing between box cars and was mangled. Survived by his wife three sons and one daughter. Body arrived in Bridgeport last night.
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Isaac “Jones
New Haven Road
Harrie Street
Fordham Hospital
Harlem
Treinmen
Hrfigeport
Bridgeport
The British Militants Claim on Votes Sparks Debate
A renewed claim by militants that English suffragists lack method is challenged by frequent editorials in British newspapers stating that women will win the vote regardless of militant tactics.
Tax Equalization and Bridgeport Tax Gap Debate
The Board of Equalization added a placeholder amount to Bridgeport's list, signaling an effort to align Bridgeport’s property tax with other cities. The incident highlights overtaxation of homes and lands and the skewed burden between residents, with the state equalizing taxes for nonresidents but leaving inequality among local taxpayers unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Bridgeport
Emi
Duty of the Paying Commission and City Scandals
A harsh critique condemns Bridgeport politics as a theater of whim and self interest. It denounces City Attorney opinions on pavement contracts, calls for bids, and questions a $160,000 contract tied to a special contractor and pavement without competition. It links these acts to illegal bond elections and urges the Paying Commission to resist high handed methods and seek injunctions against flawed deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Pairfield Avenue
Common Council
Public critique on police chief over murder case and IW W actions
A letter condemns Mr Hill president of Bridgeport police commission for shielding a homicide tied to LW W activity and failing to uphold oath and law. It argues the small law was broken for public good and calls for resignation or replacement to restore public trust and enforce justice. The piece warns officers must follow law, lest lawless groups grow and community safety deteriorates.
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Colorado
Mr. Rockefeller
de Martino
Hill
Police Board
LW. W
I. W.W
Thke
Bridgeport
Police Commission
Massachusetts bids for state ownership of railroads
Real state ownership best. Massachusetts plans to invest in state railroad stock, but past state ownership experiments have failed. The proposal favors ownership of the physical railroad property rather than mere shares in the railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Editorial notes criticize Courtade over Warrenite contract
The piece condemns Mr Courtade for his conduct in making the Warrenite contract as discourteous to the paying commission. It comments that a modern servant would be discontent with shared family food. It urges against jingo talk and trusts the President to keep quiet, citing Baltimore Sun sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltinore Sun
Tyranny in Bridgeport Police and Mr Chambers
A Bridgeport man Mr Chambers feigned an assault and kidnapping to avoid a festival. Police discovered he had harmed himself to summon rescuers and to feign a crime. The New York World notes officials overreacted while commentators question public sympathy and limits on excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chambers
Bridgeport
Cham
Kity
Bridge- Port
Whispering Song Across Windlit Skies
The Washington Star notes a folk verse about the wind singing a whispering song as forest birds react to the breeze. It hints at awakening roses and a playful warning to keep noise down. Dr J B Pratt, Hawaii Territorial Board of Health president, travels to protest papare shipments to the sea islands, arriving in San Francisco en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
J. 8. B.pratt
Territorial Board of Health
Hawaii
San Francisco
Washington
Sae Islands
Moose Parade Draws Thousand Strong In Bridgeport
Bridgeport lodge Loyal Order of Moose staged an annual parade with about 1000 in line, joiners from Danbury Ansonia Port Chester Greenwich and South Norwalk. The event included a Wheeler and Wilson band concert, police escort, auto mounted lodge officers, and an open house at Poll theater building with James Davis of Pittsburgh scheduled to speak. William Sulzer announced his candidacy for governor of New York.
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Wheeler &Wilson
Bridgeport Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
Poll Theater
George Warren
George Gilman
Danbury
Ansonia
Portchester
Greenwich
South Norwalk
Wheeler & Wilson Band
James Deavis
Pittsburgh
Order
Moosepeart
Moose Hall
Northwest's First Church Birthday Marked at Fort Snelling
On June 11 1885 the first Protestant church in the Northwest was formed at Fort Snelling Minnesota with Rev Thomas S Williamson officiating. The assembly included army officers soldiers fur traders and pioneer settlers. the first communion followed three days later for twenty two people of European extraction.
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Northwest
Snelling
Minn
Thomas S. Williamson
Eiders
Minnesota
Oak Grove Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Minneapolis
W.T. Boutwell
Leech Lake
Pembina
Forteling
St. Paul
Corpus Christi Festival Celebrated Across Nations Today
Corpus Christi observances span Europe and the Americas with grand processions and local customs such as Torre del Greco’s Feast of the Four Altars. The event marks belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ and was formalized by Urban IV in 1264. American Unitarian Henry Whitney Bellows, born 1814, is honored for his clerical leadership and social service work.
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Rome
Europe
America
France
Germany
Mexico
Italy
Torre del Greco
Naples
Flora
Corpus Christi
Urban Tr
Vitnne
Urban IV
Jesus Christ
Cler“Eymen
Henry Whitney Bellows
Harvard Divinity School
All Souls Church
York
Christian Lnquirer
Bellows
United States Sanitary Commission
Prayer From the Hills Sparks Ecclesiastical Debate
The Newark News notes disagreement over the biblical quotation in The Prayer from the Hills. Readers debate whether the line should read help or strength, with scholars suggesting the original Scripures in the Psalm 121 passage. The piece implies the author’s source may be earthly rather than divine. The article also reports the New York National League Ball club planning Flag Day ceremonies at the Polo Grounds, and a brief ad for John Reck & Son vases and window boxes.
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Ellen
Folk
New Haven
St. James
Heaven
Mellen
Sylvester Baxter
Baxter
Saints
The
Newark News
New York National League Ball Club
Polo Grounds
Dismissal Policy Tightened for Firemen on Second Conviction
Fire board adopts public reprimand for first violation and instant dismissal on a second sustained charge. Hughes narrowly spared after transfer from No 9 to No 10 Engine House. Board to hold captains responsible for rule violations and seeks bids to add extra brakes to equipment. Mihlean commended for preventing Memorial Day accident. Georges Frank application filed. Captain Madden absolved of blame after erroneous bell incident on June 10.
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Fien
Aeron Hughes
Hughes
Himes
Baxter
Engine House
Cheif Mooney
Board of Contract and Supply
Mihlean
Georges Frank
Catherine Street
Madden
Privates Thompson Booth Harrison Old Win Officer Eligibility
Privates Miles G Thompson Edmo Co Booth and First Sergeant Joseph Harrison all from the 14th company Coast artillery Corps along with Harold Old of the 4th company passed examinations to join the officer corps. They will be commissioned as second lieutenants by Adjutant General George M Cole. Examinations occurred at Stam ford last Thursday night and Harrison and Bobb received notices of appointment and orders to prepare for camp at Fort Wright commencing June 6. Thompson Griswold to serve as staff officers at the sheambment.
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Miles G. Thompson
Edmo Co. Booth
Coast Tillery Corps
Joseph Harrison
14Th Company
Harold Old
George M Cole
Harrison
Bobb
Fort G . Wright
1Lth
Thompson
Griswold
Sheambment
If It's Made of Rubber We Have It
An retailer proclaims a wide rubber goods selection with emphasis on diverse items. The slogan signals a broad inventory theme suitable for feature briefs and shop notices.
Nobby tread tires touted as best for safety and wear
The article markets nobby tread tires as the top choice for five thousand miles of service, claiming they are without a doubt the best non skid option for wear, comfort, and safety. It also promotes Diamond Sqeegee tires as a lower priced non skid casing with available pricing.
Imperial Tires Guarantee Claim
Imperial Tires and Tubes are advertised with a 3 500 mile warranty and are praised as the best quality tires for the price. The copy urges consumers not to risk a poor buy.
Fine art and eyewear selections attract readers at shop
The catalog showcases oil paintings, mezzotints, photogravures, and antique reproductions including landscapes and interiors. It highlights Beatrice D Este and Lucrezia Crivelli by Leonardo da Vinci, and Italian ladies portraits, with prices from 4.50 to 20. Also advertised are wedding gifts, framed pictures, and a summer eyewear collection with amber lenses and protective features for motorists and travelers.
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Penian Way
Rembrandt
Reynois
Beatrice D’este
Lucrezia’ Crevelli
Leonardo ‘da. Vincini
Giovanna Abizzi
Ghirlands Repeciptary
A New Style of Union Suit for Summer
A described trunk style union suit with scalloped edges promises minimal fullness and a streamlined fit. Features include a transparent short net sleeve, shirring at the back, a waist tie, and a Tango dress shield designed to resemble a kimono sleeve and blouse, priced at 50 cents.
Embroideries and Flouncings Offerings Revealed
The advertisement lists Organza and organdie items including flouncings and a 27 inch transparent kino. Prices range from 1.25 to 2.00 with embroidered edges for collars and fabrics in white and various colors such as light blue lilac tango and black.
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Cleveland
Joned
Cali
William Sulzer
New York
John Reck&s Son
Fire Board
Thompson, Booth, Harrison and Griswold
Berlin
Imperial
the Alling Rubber CO
Che D
the Picture Gallery
High Seas
Bajo O
D. M. .Read Company
Radford B. Smit
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Stree
Tye
Ee Js. P. Coughlin Co
East Main Street
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