A’ Shabby Royal Palace and Gothic Errata in Europe
A fragment laden excerpt describes a Persian royal palace as unattractive with cast iron figures, gilt bays, and shabby tanks. It notes tasteless decor, mirrors, and elaborate patterns, contrasts with fine Persian carpets, and questions the fate of peacock thrones and jewels. Interspersed are stray notices about obituaries, funerals, and advertisements from 1916 to 1926, along with brief social bits and classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nadie Ghab
Sowigo Cara Leecal
Moscow
Persian Gulf
Peasant Life In Palestine and Notable Oddities
A compilation of observational notes spans Palestine peasant life with guest chambers, farming methods, and boundary markers, alongside anecdotes about John Muir as a shrewd bargainer, London street lighting history, a witty courtship exchange, and humorous quips on ostriches and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Court Rebukes Moll Children for Dissension
Judge Paul L. Miller denies Theresa A Oberly and Lilly Thorpe's petition to remove Gustave Moll as conservator of their mother Theresa Moll. After more than twenty hearings since July 20 1915 the decision notes the family feud is improper but finds Gustave Moll provides proper care for the 90 year old ward in a homestead setting with medical supervision and a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Miller
Theresa A. Oberly
Lilly Thorpe
Gustave Moll
Theresa Moll
Miller
DeLaney and Nobbs
DeForest & Klein
Eve
A. R. Diefendorf
Moll
Grave Moll
Tolc
Diefendorf
Clemens
Ryan
Burgess
Dooley
Ice Plant Bid Opening Delayed by Missing Commission
Five firms bid to furnish machinery for the proposed Municipal ice plant. Bids were to be opened at noon, but no commissioners appeared and clerk George M. Baldwin kept the bids on his desk until 12 30. Some bidders question if bids can be legally accepted. Commission members blamed Chairman Vincent S. Whitney for failing to notify of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Ice Plant Commission
George M. Baldwin
Board of Contract and Supply
Baldwin
Commission
Vincent S. Whitney
Timothy Co. Cumming
Frederick W. Hall Anay
Israel J. 13
John
Alderman Whitney
Maurice Cruschon Weds Jane Smith At Court House
Wedding notice from the clerk’s office describes Maurice Cruschon and Jane Smith of this city publicly uniting in marriage with Naturalization Clerk M J Flanagan as best man and other fixtures. The scene features musty lawn books and a witness list, noting the couple’s ages 28. The brief item sits amid a collage of war losses, ship sinkings, riots, and transport accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Cruschon
Jane Smith
Court House
Gruschon
M. J. Flanagan
Charles
Evans
Peter Dietrich
Knock on Door Thwarts Stamford Villain in Court
In Stamford, Alvin Hutchinson arraigned for attacking Miss Mabel Smith a stenographer. A knock on the door interrupted the assault allowing escape. Hutchinson denied responsibility citing mental illness and was sentenced to two to five years in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Smith
Stamford
Criminal Superior Court
Alvin Hutchinson
Miss Smith
Hutchinson
Robert H. Gould
Curtis
Bridgeport Brass Workers Strike Over Eight Hour Day
Machinists and helpers at Bridgeport Brass Co launched a morning walkout aimed at securing an eight hour day. Union reps claim 20 workers joined, while company VP William Webster Jr. says 10 or 11 quit. A meeting of striker delegates is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Brass Co
William Webster, Jr
Mr. Webster
Webster
A&a
Stanley Aids In Prosecution of Reckless Driver
John Meade age 19 of 108 Courtland street told Judge Wilder he was slowed by a slow moving auto on State street. Police Commissioner John C. Stanley testified Meade drove recklessly and the court fined him five dollars plus costs for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meade
Courtland Street
Wilder
State Street
Meade
Casino
State
Broad Streets
J. T. Coughlin
Himy
John C. Stanley
Stanley
Baron Wimborne Quits His Post
London May 10 The Marquis of Crewe announced in the House of Lords that Baron Wimborne signed New Haven May 10 A deed filed in New Haven city clerk's office yesterday transfers the New Haven road interests in the trolley companies to the Connecticut company, marking the final divorce of trolley interests from the railroad with deeds dating 1901 to 1904 involving Winchester Avenue Fair Haven and Westville lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis of Crewe
Ireland
Baron Wimborne
New Haven
Princeton Theological Seminary Graduation List Brings 39 Names
Thirty nine students graduated at the 104 commencement of Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton New Jersey. John Mitchell of Seaside Court tested his right index finger in a metal press at Burns Bassick shop this morning and received treatment from Dr J F Canavan of the emergency hospital staff who later moved the victim to Manufacturers Hospital. In Cohasset Massachusetts a son was born to Dr and Mrs Edward Schott with Mrs Schott formerly Mabel Dorus of Franklin Street. Dr Schott previously served on St Vincent hospital staff. Girl Wanted Read The Farmer Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton ‘Theological Seminary
Princeton
N. J
John Mitchell
Seaside Court
Burns & Bassick
J. F. Canavan
Manufacturers' Hospital
Cohasset
Mass
Edward Schott
Wide assortment home goods sale catalogs in 1900s ad style
An extensive list of discounted household items including percolators, tea kettles, saucepans, and kitchenware with low prices. Also featured are wringers, baskets, garden tools, refrigerators, dishware sets, glassware, and cleaning supplies with numerous sizes and finishes.
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LMC Ea
Haddock
Golden Ring
Elgin C’r’y
Mose Handel
Moses
Jedoe
Cat
Laeipaner
New York City
Frederick W.brittin
Daan
Ellsworth Street
Bridgeport
Madison, N
A.p . Sumavan
Katherine K
Fennie Ee
John Sullivann
Myrtle Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemeto
Margaret M
Patrick McGrath
Howard Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Bent
Serge Necht
Washington Ave
High Street
Weldlich Bros. Mfg
Florente Ave
Sity
Rio
Sampson Avenue
Onmce
P. D. Bor
City
Muir
John Muir
Jim
Arne Posch
California
San Francisco
John Mutr
Howard Heming
Heming
Alberta
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wide World Magazine
Sydney Smith
ICE Commission
Atlas Powder Co
Landing
Germany
S. R. Kirby
Lake Superior
Trieste
Austria
Canadian Northern Railroad
NG Ees
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin
Houghton, Mich
Underwood
Brighton Beach
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Bridgeport Brass Workers
New Haven” Road
Howwland’s
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Widgeport
Conn
Columbia Food Choppers
Bissell
White Mountain
China
jJapanned
Toby
Welehe
Olg Daten
Kirkmant
Brillo
Amco
Saniflush
Climax
Gas and Electric Irons
Priscilla Electric
Terenas
Howland Dry Goods
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