President Eliots Vision Clouded by Racial Bias
On St Patrick’s Day a Bridgeport speaker condemns Dr Charles Eliot for anti Irish remarks, defends Irish influence in American history, cites Revolutionary figures with Irish roots, and argues immigration blends strengthen the nation. Emphasizes Jackson and Washington as Irish linked leaders and highlights Bridgeport’s Irish role.
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Emperald Isle
Ireland
Tennessee
Charles W. Bliot
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Pilgrims
Fline
Little Green Isle
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Duffy
Atlen
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Grattan
Burke
Shridan
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Hilot
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Erneston
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County Wicklow
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Lincoln
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Sons of St. Patrick
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Mr. Roosevelt
Boston Press Club
Dr. Eliot
Switzerland
France
Lord Macaulay
Europe
Bloit
Ripley
British Isles
Wetherland
Don t Wear A Truss Promises Free Cure Book Offer
Ad promotes a discov ery for curing hernia without salves or harnesses. It claims instant relief and invites readers to mail a free coupon to receive a book with prices and testimonies of cured patients. The message urges the reader to judge for themselves after reviewing letters.
Obituaries from Danbury and Winsted Death Notices
In Danbury on March 1 C Chester O Connor aged 47 died. In Danbury on March 14 Carrie Louise wife of C Chester O Connor aged 45 died. In Danbury on March 14 Charles J Quinn aged 28 died. In Winsted on March M Frank Page aged 57 died.
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O'Connor
Danbury
C. Chester O'Connor
Carrie Louise
Quinn
Charles J. Quinn
Winsted
Frank Page
Lilley Praises Irish American Heritage in Connecticut Address
Governor Lilley speaks to banqueters praising Irish American vitality and influence. He recounts early Irish settlers in Connecticut, mentions Father Fitton and the first Catholic church, and celebrates Irish contributions in art, politics, industry, and culture across the United States.
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Lilley
Chauncey Depew
McNamara
New England
United States
Erin
Connecticut
America
Hey
New Haven
Hartford
James Fitton
Litchfield County
Massachusetts
Webster
Emerald Isle
Boston
New York
Cork
Dublin
Williamv. Corcoran
Cap Herrmann Elected Major in Coast Artillery
Capt Louis J Herrmann of the 11th Company Coast Artillery was elected to fill the Major J J Hurley vacancy after the 15th ballot at a 48-officer meeting. Col Gilbert L Fitch presided with candidates Hagberg Smith Ruder and Rogers. Herrmann secured 30 votes to Hagberg 18 after a long process marked by withdrawals and transfers.
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Louis J. Herrmann
11Th Company Coast Artillery
J. J. Hurley
Gilbert L. Fitch
J. A. Hagberg
Norwich
Cyrus E R’der
Danbury
Dav d Connor
New London
Edward E. Rogers
Frederick G Smith
Greenwich
Edward P. Weed
Norwalk
Louise J. Herrmann
Bridgeport
Herrmann
Hagbere
Smith
Capt. Smith
Hagberg
Capt. Herrmann
James J. Hurley
Eagles Dance and Whist Net 49-Member Gala Success
The Lucetta Warner circle of C. of F. of A. held its ninth annual dance and whist night at the Eagles hall with fifty tables in play. A 49-member committee, led by Mrs. James Mills, organized the event. Prize winners included Mrs. James Fulton chairing a centre piece, R W Frisbie and others winning vases, belts, and various dining wares.
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Eagles’ Hall
Lucetta Warner Circle
F. of A
James Mills
H. S
J. G"bert
A. Church
Samuel Gregory
Mamie Conlin
James Fulton
R W. Frisbie
A. Kirn
R. W. Costello
B. McCarthy
D. Steiber
Wagner
Helen Raycroft
J. Leitel
Emfie Raycroft
J. Monahan
J. A. Littlefield
Lizzie Ryan
A. Patrek
J. H. Kelly
M.A. Mulloy
D. L. Edwards
M Foley
J. P. O'Neil
Lamp
C. Meyers
F. Doyle
Alice Petrick
William Smith
Peter Stafford
L. T. Kleckner
A. Beardsworth
J. Thamas
Mra. R
Auction prizes listed for Bray and others at sale
A miscellaneous auction catalog lists items tied to multiple bidders aged 28 to 29 including a lunch cloth, necktie, rose bowl, picture, lace collar, burnt wood clock, box of walnut cake and other small goods. Names include J Grant, E Kistner, Catherine McCarthy, James McMahon, R Ireland, N Conlon, Margaret Flynn, and Mrs Walsh among others.
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Mrs. D. Walsh
Memorial service set for Eagles at Bridgeport Hall
The Bridgeport Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles completes plans for its memorial service at Eagles Hall on Sunday evening March 28. Former Stamford Mayor Homer S. Cummings will deliver the eulogy and the ritual will be observed with Meyer's orchestra providing music. Soloists include Mrs Lelia Joel Hulse Mrs Andrew Canfield James F Kerwin and Loren Delbridge. Alfred T. Brisbole organist will play. A candle will be extinguished for each of 44 deceased members. Admission requires membership cards with extra guest cards issued.
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Committee of
Bridgeport Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
Homer 8S. Cummings
Stamford
Stamford Aerie
Meyer
Lelia Joel Hulse
Andrew Canfield
James F. Kerwin
Loren Delbridge
Alfred
D. J. O'Connor
Thomas Heddy
Thomas McNamara
D. B H. Monahan
James Walsh
John H Spitzier
Walter Lord
James H. Kerwin
Joseph Meckel
Ernest Freyler
We Cure Men Ad Offers Private Men’s Health Treatment
Specialists advertise cure for acute and chronic male diseases including blood poisoning nervous debility exhausted vitality kidney and bladder troubles skin eruptions stricture and long standing discharges. Free consultation and friendly talk. Car fare offered to Bridgeport patients. Office hours 2 to 8 pm daily except Fridays and Sundays.
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Bridgeport
Bio-Medic Physicians Adverts Promote Well and Much
Bio-Medic Physicians at 102 Orange Street New Haven Conn advertise prominently asserting that no merchant ever failed if he advertised as well and as much as he could. The note emphasizes persistent, energetic promotion to attract patients and build practice.
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Bio-Medic Physicians
Orange St
New Haven, Conn
Life, Battles 2 Career of Battling Nelson
Battling Nelson recounts early career struggles and bold wagers. He details a self bet to prove prowess against Rosser, a swift Philadelphia fighter, then a draw with Danny McMahon near Hegewisch. After local notoriety, he travels to New Orleans via Hot Springs hardships, seeking tougher bouts.
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Battling Nelson
Fastest Fight On Record Ends In Seconds At Carson City
A fighter in Carson City was knocked out in under two seconds, hours later regaining consciousness. Referee Malachy Hogan, who presided over the Flaherty Hawkins bout in 1897, filed an affidavit claiming the new match was the shorter of the two. The author says he earned $50 for the job, averaging $25 per second, and the next day received a solid gold watch from Billy Melatchey for the two second knockout.
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Reiger
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Phia
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Hegewisch
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Weill
Pudden Burns
Padden
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Hot Springs
Springs
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Arkansas
Malachy Hogan
Martin Flaherty
Dal Hawkins
Carson City
Billy Melatchey
Knorkert
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