Britain Defies International Law in Needing of Necessity
An analysis of British stance on naval blockades and wartime necessity argues that Britain places its needs above existing international norms. Germany defends submarine warfare, while the United States is pressured to allow trade with limits despite Europe’s war. The piece questions America's role as a potential global policeman lacking military power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Europe
America
German Troops Worn Out In Galicia Retrain
Swiss despatches report 200,000 Prussian Bavarian and Austrian troops exhausted by long Galicia fighting. Fresh troops replace them. Doctors urge two months rest. Germany expects 750,000 new men in field by end of July, mainly Landsturm and inland reserves.
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London
Galicia
Germany
Titles in America and the university knighting ritual
The piece critiques American colleges for freely bestowing honorary titles like "sir" and doctorates. It notes that some honors are deserved while others are handed by favor, arguing that such courtesies add nothing to merit yet can expose plain individuals in peacock feathers. It cautions against unwise bestowals that misrepresent true achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Editorial on Secretary of State candidates Lansing and Bryan
A dated critique contrasts William Jennings Bryan with Elihu Root style hints, praising Bryan while cautioning Lansing as secretary of state. Editorial slams long running enmity to Bryan, noting Lansing flaws yet acknowledging talent and experience in European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Bryan
Fire losses down yet insurance rates rise in Bridgeport
Fire loss per capita stood at 63 cents for the year in Bridgeport, a low figure sustained for years. Despite the diminished losses, fire insurance rates have jumped to three to five times the actual losses, suggesting the city could self insure at half current costs and still profit.
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Bridgeport
Free Trade Pioneer John Horne Tooke Remembered
The first English promoter of free trade, John Horne Tooke, born in Westminster 179 years ago, faced ridicule and banishment as a radical yet influenced reform. A former priest turned critic of religion, he opposed the war with America, was jailed, and his House of Commons reforms were enacted long after his death. His best known work is The Diversions of Purley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horne Tooke
Westminster
Tooke
Americas
House of Commons
Purley
Opinion on itinerant vendors impacts pharmacy permits
Attorney General Jorge E Hinman states that the drug sale list for licensed pharmacists should be uniform across all permits and that permits must be issued if applicants are competent and pay fees. The opinion affects itinerant medicine vendors by clarifying store location flexibility and the sale restrictions under Chapter 216 of 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge E. Hinman
Leverty
Board of Pharmacy Commissioners
General Assembly
Prof Schubert Class In Operatic Recital
Otto Paul Schubert led a student recital in the Sanford building with a theaterlike setup. About 100 guests in a fourth floor hall enjoyed a varied program with masking roles, scene changes, piano accompaniment by Mrs. Benjamin Stewart, and an afterglow dance and refreshments. Schubert, active in New York studios, demonstrated his teaching methods through performances by Lydia Meyer, Hazel Thompson, Clara Brill, Vida Stern, and others in roles from Fire Fly to Samson.
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Otto Paul Schubert
The
Voice
Sanford
Schubert
Benjamin Stewart
New York
Mst Evenling
Fire Fly
Lydia Meyer
Hazel Thompson
Clara Brill
Vida Stern
Lary Chamberlain
Jennie Fits Roy
Imelia Celey
Ella Harrington
Lottie Welger
Ruby Boyland
Celestine Celey
Hlizabeth Smelter
Rose Maiden
R J. Witterwell
Va Willman
Otto Peni Schubert
Samson
Nsottie Weltner
Dervight Hall
Maust
Clara J . Brill
Lottie Weltner
Alfred Brill
P. Schubert
Sunday Matinee Excursions to Port Jefferson for Bridgeporters
The steamer Park City will depart the Fair field avenue wharf at 1 30 p m for Port Jefferson N Y with a 90 minute sound crossing and a return from Fort Jefferson at 4 30 p m arriving Bridgeport by 6 00 p m The trip offers time to explore the old shipbuilding town and enjoy a restful Sunday outing with a special low fare. Also mentions a Brown suit sale by Lyford Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park City
Port Jefferson
Fairfield Avenue
Sound
Fort Jefferson
Bridgeport
Tribute to former Wheeler and Wilson band leader
The Wheeler and Wilson band paid tribute to Simon C. Rosenberg, longtime director of the band, during a Washington Park concert. Members stood with uncovered heads as news arrived that he had died in Baltimore. Rosenberg, a Civil War veteran, led the band for many years and built a nationally known musical group. He left Bridgeport about 15 years ago for Baltimore.
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Simon C. Rosenberg
Wheeler& Wilson
Batdmen
Washington Park
Rosenberg
Louis F. Chermak
Baltimore
Prof. Rosenberg
Bridgeport
Grand Army Post
Arms Company In New Haven Teaches Employees English
New Haven June 26 A local arms factory has hired many foreigners to fill unskilled labor roles. The company now runs an English language school for workers, two hours daily, paid as part of the workday. The program complements an existing literacy class run by the YMCA.
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Arms Company
New Haven
Young Men’s Christian Association
Quartet Brings Four Noted Artists Here At Plaza
The Strand quartet, fresh from a four week New York engagement, performs at the Plaza this week attracting musically inclined crowds. Soloists include Mabel Richards ex Metropolitan Opera soprano, Caroline Cassels Canadian born singer who performed before King George, George W Begnon famed for orchestration and Tos ti’s Good Bye, and Richard Tobin known for musical comedy work in American Idea and Naughty Marietta.
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the Plaza
Strand
Strand Theatre
New York
Mabel Richards
Metropolitan Opera Company
Caroline Cassels
Canada
George
England
George W. Begnon
Tosti
Newtown Graduation Fetes Classes At Town Hall
A large crowd attended the Newtown High School commencement at Town Hall. Lieutenant Governor Wilson spoke on Ich Kam und Ich Will, with a valedictory by Marion Nichols Curtiss and a history essay by Walter L. Glover. Diplomas and prizes were awarded to the senior through sub-freshman classes amid music and reunions.
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Anna McCartan
New York
New Haven
Fitzpatrick
Miss McCartan
George B. Beers
Chamber of the Fair Daughters of
Messrs. Mitchell
Hartford
Newtown High School
Town Hall
Clifford B. Wilson
I. M. Johnson
A. P. Smith
George T. Sinpott
Wilson
Mary V. Houlihan
Walter L. Glover
Marion Nichols Curtiss
Antoinette Daniels
Danbury
Amy Marie Bantle
Esther Margaret Beck
Marion Nichols Curtis
Walter Leroy Glover
Mary Virginia Houlihan
Wilbur Evans Olmstead
Frances Horace
Pratt Grace Edna Ruffells
Russell Hubbell Wheeler
George Merwin Stuart
Virginia Houlihan
Molly Goldstein
May Fairchild
Ella Maroney
Jennie Stu
James H. George
Child safety straps and gadgets offered in shop ad
An old advertisement lists baby safety items including Che D.I).Read Co Leather Safety Straps priced 50 to 75 cents and Leather Leaders at 1.00. The Modern Priscilla issue for July is advertised at 10 cents in the Art Section. A Cherry Pitter is noted for quick stone removal without crushing fruit, priced 10 cents. The Sunshine Department promotes ready-made pound boxes of crackers and cookies and Delito Sandwiches for picnics. Basement.
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Sunshine Department
Mothers Proud As Boys Swim Campout Anxiety Reveals Style
The mothers express pride in their sons eagerness to camp out, noting the appeal lies less in formal attire and more in the comfort of not needing to dress up. The observation reflects a casual shift in youth recreation and parental perception.
Baseball Gossip and the Red Sox Southpaws
Baseball gossip notes the Red Sox roster with five southpaws and big league norms of three left handers. It cites Hans Wagner’s 100 home runs as a near-untouchable record while predicting hits may exceed his on a century of circuit clouts. Phillies pitchers limit Fred Snodgrass with seven hitless at bats, Larry Doyle and Hans Lobert struggle, Killifer stands out as fastest catcher with strong throwing and sacrifice hits. The piece also highlights a surge in college players drawn by scouts, boosting chances for many to reach fast company.
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Newtown
Patrick Lyons
Walnut Tree Hill
Willam Egan
Ireland
Michael Sheehan
Timothy
Hanorah Sheehan
North Center District
Thomas C. Keane
Glen Avenue
St. Mary’s Hospitals
Legion of
W. H. Clarke
Bridgeport
Sandy Hook
St. Vincent's Hospital
Simolay
Red Sox
Squirrels
Fenway Park
Hans Wagner
Philly
Fred Snodgrass
Polo Grounds
Larry Doyle
Hans Lobert
Anniversary of Ring Battles Between Ruhlin and Sharkey
The 1900 bout at Coney Island saw Gus Ruhlin defeat Tom Sharkey in 15 rounds the second of their trio of clashes. Their first meeting in 1898 ended with Sharkey scoring a first round knockout. two years later Ruhlin won again in 15 rounds.
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Gus Ruhlin
Tom Sharkey
Coney Island
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Gus
Tom
London
Sailor
Brooklyn
Tammahy Hall
New York
3500 Miles and Large Stock of Ore and Tubes
A listing notes items including 30x3 30x34 32x4 x4 and various measurements such as 16.20 34x4 ra 16.42 S6x4 and 17.46 35x44 with 22.97 36x44 and 23.35 37x5 ee 27.46. The notice highlights a large stock of ore and red tubes.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Gottstrafe
Hidek
Clemenceau
Paris
M. Clemenceau
L’homme Enchaine
Benedict
la Liberte
Vatican
Golgotha
British Exports Limited
Netherlands
Oversea Trust
Exporta
Bourges
France
Needham
Henry Beath Needham
TEE Groyee
Lieut
R. A. J. Warneford
Royal Naval Flying Corps
Versailles
St. Lazare Station
Bordeaux
Luxemburg
Bern
Switzerland
Nasmith
Dowly, Hughes
Robert Brown
Sea of Marmora
William Thaw
Army
Lyford Brothers
East Side
West End
Quartet
Gehen
John Prece & Son
Henry J. Waters
Waters
Elmwood Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Che D.I
Read Co
Priscilla
D. M. Read Company
San Francisco
Jake Elfrain
Mike Cleary
Young Corbett
Oscar Gardner
Denver
Baseball
Killifer
Phillies
Alling Rubber CO
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