Miss MacPhee and Miss Japp vie for Barnum Prize honors
A Bridgeport contest details a final selection between Miss Bess Manuel MacPhee and Miss Winifred Mary Japp for first honors in the Barnum Prize. Prize money is $20 in gold. other contestants include Miss Beatrice Frank and Miss Elizabeth C. Goldstein. Judges present include Rev. George C. Tamblyn and William Zepp. Dr. Andrew Mee unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Macphee
Miss Japp
Bess Manuel MacPhee
Alexander SidgePhee
Seaview Avenue
Winifred Mary Japp
John Japp
Berkshire Ave
Mies Bieache Frank
Miesa Flizabeth C. Goldstein
Bridgeport
Thomas Watson
George C. Tamblyn
William Zepp
E.,f. Hallen
Andrew Me
The Fawama Canal and Its Promoters Then and Now
A historical survey discusses early canal plans led by De Witt and Henry Clay, the French failure, and American efforts under Theodore Roosevelt era. It traces surveying, funding, and political debates, noting Gatun and Culebra Cut as key feats and contrasting French and American approaches. The piece reflects on costs, national motives, and lasting significance of the Panama Canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville
Aden
Horatio Nateon
Snally
de Witt
Henry Clay
Colwmbs
Columbia
Anil
Paris
Rich
Dipfame
Trier
Americas
Fiat
Oregon
Cape Hore
United States
Panamk
Asia
Ian -Ten
United Statan
Lowe
Gann Locka
Culebra Int
Panamar Ali
Gatun
Culebra
Chegres River
Intier
Har Bere
Fraber
Arhott
Mara
Geil
Equitable sharing of the product of labor and capital discussed
An essay argues for fair division of wealth between labor and capital, tracing production factors to land labor and capital, and urging city planning aimed at humane, attractive, and economically efficient urban development. It cites Washington as a plan pioneer and cites Park and street design, land use, and municipal grouping as vital for harmony and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred M. Jupp
America
Washington
United States
Americca
Imane University
United Labor
Tusinak
Gale
Ale
Friends of Progress
Fort Automobile Company of
Detroit
Bisheautwalent
Egerd
France
Italy
Ringstrasse
Vienna
Unter der Linden
Berlin
Police
Europe
Chicago
Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport
Ason
Lethhwarin
England
Txeo
Boupmerilie
Bidie
Cadbury Cocoa Works
Port Lune Wight
Lever Brothers
CETE Planning as Applied to Bridgeport
Lydia Elizabeth Goldstein discusses city planning as a tool for Bridgeport. The essay argues planning speeds transportation, creates civic centers, improves housing, and reduces smoke and disease through coordinated public efforts, forest preservation, and orderly development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lydia Elizabeth Goldstein
Cr. Uixstion
England
Germany
Billaard
Hos
Fantm
Joes
Sis
Barmaont
Almoush
Nature
Gret Brt- Aim
Great Britain
Washington
Philadelphia
Connecticut
New Haven
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marere Sect
Freok
Lydia Eittebern
Ang Willem Thomas War BE Wetec
Fawama Canal
Ciy
Eaperte
Stould
David Harum
the Conservation OF
Timber Lande
Blanche Frank
Ertat
Cronten
Ma Byrin
Spain
Ching
Merrimac
White Moor
South Carolina
California
Maine
Raliastle
Tas
Iam
Sumias
Crete
Camne
Goring
Bnaseveit
Dro Franklin BR Suet
Harrison
Crimin- McKini
Rockwall
Hundeet
Forsst Ansys
Nehde
Meibgrentars
Beppens
Tierrans
Williams
Wrtist
Aristotle
Fellin
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