Good Housing Movement Pushes Toward Practical Program
A 2010 column argues for moving beyond dreamy talk on housing. It reviews municipal and private funding models, including public loans and mass construction with low returns, plus plans for affordable Baltimore Philadelphia style neighborhoods. It urges a concrete, practical program to replace rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pg Sasoon
Jack
New Zealand
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Bridgeport Vice Commission Report Calls for Immediate Closure
The Bridgeport Vice Commission delivers a stark study of the red light district. It labels the area a moral cesspool fueling crime and disease, urging immediate closure of cabarets hotels and Oriental restaurants and prohibition of liquor sales in dance halls. It notes hospital costs for charity care and cites generational harm, advocating strict legal control to curb vice and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Red Light
Giow
Bridgeport Hospital
City Ice Plant Delayed While Funds Favor Other Projects
The city ice plant will not be ready this summer, drawing criticism that authorities rush millions for Warrenite while drag feet on a modest ice facility. The editor argues the plant should be part of Bridgeport policy to improve living conditions and keep labor in the city as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fce
Bridgeport
Heidgeport
Hall Caine 63 on Sunday
Hall Caine, the British novelist, will be sixty three on Sunday. Born May 14 1853 on the Isle of Man, he is well known in both sides of the Atlantic. He has served as a justice of the peace and member of the House of Keys. He studied architecture before turning to journalism and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hail Caine
Avite
England
Mr. Caine
Isle of Man
London
Liverpool
Greta Castle
Sland
Calne
Liverpool Mercury
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Caine
Rossetti
Coleridge
Hagar
Isle of Mane
Mey Hays
The Society of the Cincinnati Weighs Heritage and Opposition
The Society of the Cincinnati, formed by American and French officers at the war’s end 15% years ago, includes descendants of Continental and French officers. Membership favors the eldest male line, with limited female succession, and today counts about a thousand hereditary members. Notable members and honorary outsiders stir debate over democracy versus hereditary aristocracy, with branches in France and several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Society of the Cincinnati
Irving
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Loubet
France
American Indian Day Celebrated May Second Saturday
An editorial discusses declaring the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day, honoring the Society of American Indians and recognizing native peoples as genuine Americans. It argues for respectful treatment of Indians, notes ethnology debates on origins, and urges national acknowledgment including White House ceremonies and historical revision to praise native contributions.
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Society of American Indians
Society of
New World
White ‘House
Washington
the Republic
Pecahontas
John Swarth
Poort Lo
No clear article headline from fragmentary text
Fragmentary remarks discuss Native Americans, justice, and perspectives on Indian Wars. Mentions homes, family, country, native freedom, and contrasting views of white settlers and Indigenous peoples. No decisive event, date, or identifiable names present in readable text.
Salonica Fortified by Allies After Balkan War Takeover
Salonica on the Gulf of the Aegean has become a remarkable fortress under Allied control in the Near East. Gen Sarrail supervised defenses once noted at Verdun, turning the Macedonian city into a heavily fortified base held by French and British troops. The article recalls its ancient and medieval history, Greek preaching by Paul, and a Christian uprising 40 years earlier with widespread casualties and reparations. The defenses reportedly stretch about ninety miles.
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Selonica
Near East
Sarrail
Verdun
Therme
Cassander
Thessalonics
Philip
Paul
Church of Thessalonics
Upan and
Downs
Eastern Empire
Sfelty
Amurath
Salonica
Charse
Timmy Archer Birthday Celebrated By Baseball Veteran
Jimmy Archer, longtime Cub catcher born May 13 1888 in Dublin Ireland, celebrates his thirty third birthday. His career began in Canada and progressed through Parson MD Boone Iowa Detroit Buffalo and Atlanta before joining the Cubs under Frank Chance. Archer became regarded as one of baseballs top backstops after development in Chicago. He later kept fit as a sea life-saver at a Florida resort during the off season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Archer
Jimn~my
Dublin
Peter James
Canada
Toronto
Parso, M.D
Boone
Pittsburgh
Fred Clarke
Albernian
Atlanta
Detroit American
Jimmy
Buffalo
Bisona
Cubs
Frank Chance
Almany
Florida
Inks
Larry Gardner Milestone and Baseball Career Highlight
Larry Gardner, star of the world's champions, marks his 30th birthday in Enosburg Falls Vermont. Born May 18, 1886, he rose from University of Virginia play to the Boston Red Sox in 1908, then Lynn loan, then Boston duty. He became second baseman and then third base, peaking in 1912 with a .315 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gardner
William Lawrence Gardner
Green Mountain State
Enosbore Falls
Larry
Himeel
University of Vaemorp
Boston Red Sox
Lynn
Boston
Gardner
Thousands View Navy Day Drills at Charlestown Yard
Boston May 13 Thousands crowded the Charlestown navy yard where 40 warships gathered for a Navy Day program by the Massachusetts Auxiliary Naval Relief Society. Demonstrations featured the L 1 submarine and the O'Brien torpedo boat destroyer, as ships ranging from submersibles to super dreadnaughts were illuminated for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Massachusetts Auxillary
Naval Relief Society
United States Navy
Religions of the Fast Lecture At United Church
An illustrated lecture titled Mohammedaniam the Religion of Fate will be presented at United Church at 7 80 next Sunday evening. Pictures depict science in Arabia Egypt Turkey and India showing religious ideas customs and architectural marvels. Armenian scenes gain focus amid recent massacres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Arabia
Egypt
Turkey
India
Park City veterans staff officers named in G A R orders
William M. Barnum named assistant adjutant general. Henry J. Seeley department commander. Beers and Wilder named senior aides. appointments announced from the Forty-Ninth Encampment of the Connecticut Grand Army of the Republic. Memorial observance and Memorial Day guidance included. death of Comrade Ora C. Rogers noted.
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William M. Barnum
Connecticut
Grand Army of the Republic
Beers
Henry J. Seeley
FM. Wilder
Alfred B. Beers
Department of Connecticut
Bridgeport
Conn
Guilford
Christian Quien
Danbury
Benjamin H. Cheney
New Haven
Charles
Lng
Wm. F. Hulton
Harford
Henry I. Beach
Hartford
Wir C. Hilliard
Bristol
P.O
New Britain
A. Breckinridge
Merida Selah G. Blakeman
Derby
George Haven
New London
Stamford
Enec
Charles J. Haberts
Ebenezer Bishop
Putnam Vine & Stetson
Norwich
Wm. H. Shaffer
James A. Church
Howard A. Sawtelle
Meriden
Wm. ©. Latham
Lyman
Catlin
Taree
George T. Buxton
Norwalk
David W. Sharpe
Andrew J. Kenneally
Waterbury
Abraham Cope
Thompsonsville
C. W.driscoll
H. H. Blake
Pont
Charles By Clark
Southington
F. D. Brewster
Middletown
Wm. M. Barnamy
Edgeport
Samuel 5. Horne
Winsted
Charles F. Geer
Henry G. Marshall
Milford
Geo. IL. Pratt
P.m.wilaker
Main Street
Wm. M. Harnum
John A. Loran
Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Jana
Golemn
Mfe
Ealler
Peewerpertlee
Déén
Orthodox Greek Catholic Society to Convene in Peru Ghost Church
Members of the Orthodox Greek Catholic Society will convene starting Monday at the Holy Foussian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Hallett and Lane streets. Delegates from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and other states arrive for the convention with Archbishop Budokim of New York assisting. An evening entertainment for the Women’s War Relief Association will feature Bishop Alexander of Athens. The Bishop’s procession and sermon follow a 6 o’clock service tomorrow morning led by church members.
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Women's Orthodox Muami Aid Society
Holy Foussian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church
Peru Ghost Church
Hallett and
Lane Streets
New York
New Jarmss
Fenssylvanis
Cupvention
Budokim
Sul Omcinte
St . A. Variamino
Benyali
Women's War Relief Association
Alexander of
Atheas
Trarth
Yaricue
Ercorvet
Pend
Caplan Case Goes to Jury After Turbulent Trial
The Caplan case moves to the jury as investigators recount a blast that killed several in Los Angeles during a multiyear legal fight. Details reveal a complex trial with multiple deaths and last minute testimony touching on grand jury and city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Angotck
David Caplan
Sporting goods flyer advertises tennis gear and prices
A vintage ad promotes tennis equipment including rackets for eight dollars, balls at seven for one dollar, and Champion balls with brand names like Oxford. The item list highlights sporting goods and pricing for enthusiasts.
Feels Like A Glimpse Of Lost Scribbles
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and phrases mixing personal names, place hints, and price-like terms. The readable bits suggest a miscellaneous listing rather than a coherent news item, signaling a damaged page fragment with stray words and partial identifiers.
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Pura Habilating Co
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Good Housing Movement
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Hall Caine
Cincinnati
Poor Lo
Hey
Red Man
Sit Reemen
Timmy Archer
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John Reck & Son
Park City
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Barnum and Wilder
Frank & Wichels
Neugatuck
Charles Penton
Willimanne
Norman TL. Hope
Wet. H. Dougal
New Preston
Red Cuthill
South Norwate
Charles T. Stanton
Stoningtom
Bridgenort
Selah G. Blakeman
James R. Sloane
Merisen
Wm. R Weddle
Canaan
A. G. Sommer
A. B. Barker
Branford
S. Leander Stevens
Westbrook
James P. Pellett
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Sprigtime
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John A. Logan
A. B. Chipman
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Council of Administration Aid
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Leieh Valley
Santa Fe Failroad
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Auust
Tn Menta
Royal Baking P' Powder
Radford
Smith
Fairfield Ave
T. Co-Operative
Yipe Informes
Thy and Honegsdettinen
Henry J. Seulet
Ometal. WI
Barnum
Geraret
Orthodox Greek Catholic Society
Caplan
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Harris Tohneoy
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Dackeo
Oxfords
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