Anarchists May Be Deported for Anti-Draft Talk
New York June 16 two anarchists Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman were arrested on a federal bench warrant for conspiracy to prevent registration. They may be deported after prison terms if convicted as aliens with prior crimes. Propaganda and records were seized.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
United States
Mother Earth
Berkman
Miss Goldman
H. Crick
Blackwell's Island
Woman 27 Sues 84 Year Old Banker for Promised Marriage
Miss Honora O'Brien testified in Queens Supreme Court at Long Island City that John B. Manning a Wall Street banker promised to marry her after a December dinner but then backed out. Manning 84, widower with six children, resides at 81 Riverside Drive New York City. O'Brien seeks 1 million dollars claiming breach of engagement.
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Honora O'Brien
Queens County Supreme Court
Long Island City
John B. Manning
Wall Street
Mr. Manning
Riverside Drive
New York City
Miss O’brien
Three-Vote City Government Proposal in Bridgeport Discussed
An editorial critiques the city manager plan allowing three votes per candidate, arguing it would empower a disciplined payroll bloc tied to city privileges. It warns that under such a system parties weaken, voter coordination rises, and special interests gain control over elections and city policy.
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Bridgeport
Jones
Smith
Red Light District
City Hall
British slackers and the false fight for Great Britain
The piece argues against U S leaders portraying America as fighting for Great Britain. It warns such framing harms American prep and stokes Irish dissatisfaction. It notes foreign powers could constrain their subjects abroad, while asserting Columbia fights for itself and humanity with unity.
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France
Great Britain
America
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Columbia
Bridgeport Honors Liberty Loan Effort Across Cities
Bridgeport lauds Hartford Waterbury and New Haven for large Liberty loan contributions. Bridgeport will supply more manpower though its total falls short of neighboring marks. Hartford leads the state with fiduciaries from insurance firms. Waterbury's showing comes largely from local citizens and industries. The CT effort totals nearly five million, a grand statewide achievement.
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Ridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
New Haven
Bridgeport
United States
Connecticut
Von Tirpitz and Hindenburg Confident of Victory
Copenhagen reports Admiral Von Tirpitz and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg replying affirmatively to Pan German peace telegrams. Von Tirpitz says submarines will reach goals if national nerve holds. Hindenburg promises victory and a peace worthy of sacrifices if the struggle continues. The Tages Zeitung notes the repeated assurances bolster pro victory sentiment.
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Copenhagen
Admiral von Tirpitz
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Essen
von Tirpitz
Junker
von Bethmann- Hollweg
State Veterans of Spanish War in Encampment
Norwalk hosts the 14th annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of Connecticut. Mayor Harstrom and officers speak as the business session begins with reports and elections planned. The ladies auxiliary meets at the Elks home and Hotel Clifford, with 11 auxiliaries statewide and a proposal for Auxiliary Day at Soldiers' Home in Noroton.
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Norwalk
United Spanish War Veterans of Connecticut
Harstrom
Musc
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elks’ Home
Clifford
Fannie M. Warner
Noroton
Russian Jags Expensive No Matter What Your Opinion Was
The article discusses Tsarist vodka bans and the impact of wartime prohibitions on the Russian poor. It notes heavy penalties for sale or possession, including prison terms up to eight years for offenses while intoxicated, and claims the revolutionaries seek to prevent revival of vodka use. It links alcohol to debt and agricultural neglect.
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Russia
Hillside Almshouse Rated Best In America
Hillside almshouse in Bridgeport was rated the finest almshouse in the United States and Canada. The award came from the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Pittsburgh, recognizing efficient design and architecture. Credits go to the Skinner & Walker firm of St Francis Xavier College alumni and Bridgeport officials who hosted visitors.
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United States
Canada
Bridgeport
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Pittsburgh
Skinner & Walker
St. Francis Xavier College
Brookcity Lyn
King Gustav of Sweden Democratic Monarch on and off the Bench
King Gustav V of Sweden, born fifty eight years ago, is celebrated for his democratic stance and close bond with ordinary people. He once worked as a stevedore to learn workers’ needs, influencing laws for labor reform and ruling without a bodyguard while meeting locals on his estates.
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Gustav
Sweden
Gustav V
Bernadotte
Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte
Europe
Louis XVI
Charles XIV
Stockholm
Anniversaries from 1755 to 1857 noted in brief list
The entry recalls Fort Beausejour surrender in 1755 with honors of war for the French garrison. It cites a 1769 Leicestershire incident where two old women were cast into water by locals seeking witches. An 1818 Mauvoisin Lake flood resulted from a dam burst, killing many. A 1857 New York riot over public offices led to Mayor Wood's arrest. Uruguay declares warship visits non beligerent status. the Avenger merchant cruiser was sunk in the North Sea with one survivor.
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New York
Wood
Slice of War Fund to Bridgeport
Bridgeport hosts a charity drive as a slice of war relief funds arrive for the city. Local organizers aim to raise money to support relief efforts and provide aid to affected communities.
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Yj Slice of War Fund
Bridgeport
Summer Silks for Dresses Blouses and Sports Skirts
Plain shades for sports suits suitable for dresses blouses and skirts. Silk fabric 36 inches wide priced at 2.50 dollars per yard.
Attractive Silk Sport Bags Ad
Attractive sport bags of silk to complement sports outfits. Dull green tan purple and gray with a tassel priced $1.50. Gay satin bags with silk carrying strap in old blue old rose and green priced $2.00. Bag tops with gold or gun metal finishes and bright stones, carrying chains, $1.00 to 50 cents. Main floor.
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Iquiet Syites
Cts
Jewelry for Sports Wear Sautoir and Accessories
Sports wear jewelry featuring a Sautoir with white woven tennis rackets or crossed golf sticks, gold slide, priced at $1.00. Black grosgrain ribbon holds a long shaped garnet sapphire emerald or topaz pendant. Bar pins with rhinestones $0.50 to $1.00 and lingerie clasps $0.50 to $5.00.
Grandpa asleep as boys stage makeshift orchestra
In a noisy tale, Benny and friends surround Reddy Merry’s grandfather, who snores loudly in the setting room. They pretend to play instruments with Benny as conductor, until the grandfather awakens angrily. A final line notes a wartime presidential role.
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Sam Cross
Sid Hunt
Leroy Shooster
Reddy
Fellows
Alexanders
Alixanders
Funeral for John P Monahan Held in New Haven
The funeral of John P Monahan, third husband of Annie F Monahan, was held today in New Haven. The coroner ordered no bonds and an autopsy by Prof Underhill was completed. Coroner Mix is reviewing the findings with no statements issued yet.
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New Haven
John P. Monahan
Annie F. Monahan
Underhis
Canvas bound nets and sails from 1836 sale
A fragment notes canvas bound nets priced at $4.00, with measurements 42 ft and 1836 year tag. The readable text is sparse but indicates a historical item listing likely for fishing gear. No clear buyer or seller identified.
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Heer
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Leroy
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