France and England Taxes and a Local Fire Alarm
The article critiques French royal pensions funded by the people while contrasting English governance with heavy taxes. It notes Superintendent Barnes arranging a still alarm at house No 3 and reports a minor lumber yard fire at Swords Lumber Co on East Washington Avenue, quickly contained with about $10 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Barnes
The
Swords Lumber Company
East
Washington Avenue
Wheeler Named Bridgeport Railroad Chief After Sanford Resigns
Fifty years ago Nathaniel Wheeler is elected president of the Bridgeport Horse Railroad Co. replacing George S. Sanford. The parade and steam fire engine trials follow, with detailed performance data for Amoskeag and Wheeler & Wilson engines, noting hose bursts and peak steam pressures and heights reached during demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co
City Fire Department
Protector
Excelsior
Ize
der Miren
Ancient Foresters Meet in Hartford Eight Annual Convention Opens
Grand Court of Foresters of America convenes at Hadhey's Hall Hartford May 13 with Grand Chief Ranger A F McCarthy presiding. Officers include G C R A H McCarthy and G S W John J Lynny Bridgeport. McCarthy cites 17 new courts and record membership gains. Also notes Bridgeport Court 89 Nathaniel Wheeler 92 Park City 99. Marine notes report Blakeman spile driver to Port Jefferson and Tebeau dredging company channel work Seaview to Pleasure Beach for new ferry route. Obituary details funeral of Mrs Mary E Barten at residence then St Mary’s church with requiem, burial St Augustine’s.
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Grand Court OF Foresters
Hartford
Grand Court of Foresters of America
Hadhey’s Hall
A. F. McCarthy
Ridgeport
G. C. R. A. H. McCarthy
John J. Lynny
Bridgeport
McCarthy
Grand Court
Court Bridgeport
Nathaniel Wheeler
Court Park City
Blakeman
Port Jefferson
Tebeau Dredging Company
Seaview
Pleasure Beach
Mary E. Barten
St. Mary's Church
Father Carroll
St. Augustine's Cemetery
Berlin Teacher Avoids Fine Over Hat Greeting
In Berlin on May 13 a teacher avoided a ten mark disciplinary fine by claiming a head ailment forced him to guard against cold drafts. The director and professor testified the greeting had been casual, and the physician’s statement supported the head condition, leading to cancellation of the penalty.
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Berlin
Throw Away Your Umbrella If You Join Marine Corps
New York May 13. In Brooklyn a Marine recruit had his umbrella taken and broken by two older Marines who lectured him on military proprieties. The incident highlights an unwritten Marine rule that umbrellas are feminine finery and taboo for uniformed men.
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New York
N. Y
United States
Washington Street
Brooklyn
Marine Corps
Amherst Men To Go To Plattsburg
Amherst College will send 55 graduates and undergraduates to the military training camp at Plattsburg this summer. Among those attending are C. B. Ames of Montclair New Jersey M. H. Boynton of Bristol R. L. J. S. McCloy of Philadelphia F. D. Bell of New York C. P. Cochraine of Essex New Jersey A. W. Bennett of New York W. E. Pratt Jr of Wellesley Hills P. H. Ballou of Chester V. R. J. Davis of Upper Montclair N J R. C. Holden of Palmer and T. A. Tilton of Newton Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Amherst College
Plattsburg
C. B. Ames
Montclair
N. J
M. H. Boynton
Bristol
R. L. J. S. McCloy
Philadelphia
F. D. Bell
New York
C. P. Cochrane
Etser
British Promise to Red Cross Is Abode of Joker
London, May 13. In response to protests from American sources over British sees on shipment of medical supplies to the central powers, Sir Maurice de Bursen said the government would allow dispatch of medical supplies to American Red Cross units aiding central powers if assurances of their use are given, but not general importation by the enemy. He warned a broad permit would let the enemy obtain supplies globally and lessen reliance on existing stocks. He recalled German actions in past wars, noted rubber and medical book controls, and argued the Allies may intercept medical supplies under article 29 of the Declaration of London, though few items serve exclusively to aid the sick or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Berri
Louis de Bourbon
Naples
Chamber of Deputies
Exengland
Egypt
China
London
Red Cross
Germany
Austria
Maurice de Bursen
Vienna
Foreign Office
Central Powers
America
Paris
Great Britain
Confederate States
Troops to Stay in Mexico Until Raids End
Washington on May 12 reports say American troops will remain in Mexico until de facto authorities prove they can maintain order and stop raids across the Rio Grande. Pershing concentrates near Namiquipa while Obregon pledges aid and Carranza troops prepare to take over border zones. The Cabinet notes no policy change and fears a clash between Mexican and American forces remain possible. Villa is rumored dead or captured, with no confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Rio Grande
United States
Sonora
Chihuahua
Villa
Pershing
Namiquipa
Baker
Scott
Obregon
Wilson
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic City
Newark
N. J
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Juan Amador
Fee
Gen
Jacinto Trevino
Torreon
Chihuahua-Goahuila
Big Bend
Glen Springs
Parral
Amador
Carranza
Arizona
Juarez
Gavira
Francisco Villa
Luz Corral
Havana
Whiting Mfg Co Announces 10 Percent Pay Raise
President H. H. Hamilton announced a ten percent raise for Whiting Manufacturing Co workers. Executives will not receive the increase, affecting all other employees district wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hamilton
The
Whiting Manufacturing Co
New Haven Bans Merchant of Venice Textbook Use
The New Haven school board approved a sub committee recommendation to ban The Merchant of Venice from high and grammar school textbooks. The action was taken at a board meeting last night in New Haven.
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New Haven
Dr Lambert Appointed Naval Surgeon in Connecticut Militia
Hartford May 18 The Board of Medical Examiners through the adjutant general’s office today forwarded promotions to the Connecticut naval militia naming Assistant Surgeon Henry B Lambert Bridgeport Assistant Surgeon George E Cram Norwalk and Assistant Surgeon Floyd A Weed Hartford Dr Lambert of 411 State Street is a well known Bridgeport physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Board of Medical Examiners
Adjutant General's Office
Connecticut Naval Militia
Henry B. Lambert
Bridgeport
George E. Cram
Norwalk
Floyd A. Weed
Dr. Lambert
State Street
German minister Delbrueck resigns under fire
Despatches from Amsterdam report Clemens Delbrueck resigns as interior minister and vice-chancellor amid illness requiring long treatment. He has held the post since July 1914 and has faced newspaper attacks over the food situation in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
Clemens Delbrueck
Interior
Community plans fundraiser for Shakespeare garden project
A Bridgeport social will be held Monday afternoon May 22 in the Art League rooms Staples building to raise funds for a Shakespearean garden and Anne Hathaway cottage in Beardsley park for the tercentenary observance. The league seeks several thousand dollars and outlines multiple fundraising schemes. The piece also notes engagements of Mary Fenton to Warren Faust of Reading Pa and a Waldorf Astoria banquet engagement of a national manufacturers group choir. A Mother Goose event and an engagement announcement for Nellie L Rowland and Edward R Bouton are reported.
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Bridgeport
Art League
Staples
Anne Hatheway
League
Beardsley Park
Mary Fenton
Thomas Fenton
Benham Avenue
Warren Faust
Reading
May Pole Gems Display At Shakespearean Window
Inspect the May Pole display showcasing thousands of dollars worth of gems in a forest setting. Selections from May Gifts range from 650 dollars down to 25 cents, highlighting a sale of jewelry and novelty items in a period piece ambiance.
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May Pole Forest
Humble President Honored With Desk Gift at Meeting
A formal gathering honored Hoop for his presidency with a handsome desk presented in appreciation. The event also featured Mother Goose tableaux and light refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoop
Probate Court Here Has Jurisdiction in Leighton Case
Judge Paul L. Miller rules probate court has jurisdiction over the Henry A. Leighton estate settlement. Leighton, a Remington Arms draughtsman, died here leaving several thousand dollars. His death bed will left everything to a male friend in Biddeford, Maine, disinheriting wife and child. Evidence shows residence status in Bridgeport and other cities. wife to contest distribution seeking support for herself and their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Miller
Henry A. Leighton
Remington Arms Co
Oll
Biddeford
Leightons
Waltham
Mass
Ilion
N. Y
Leighton
Boston
Judge Miller
Flint Mich
Woonsocket
R. I
Toledo
Unskilled Workers Rejected at Charity Meeting in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Protective Association held a Wednesday meeting at 591 Myrtle Ave. President Norman Leeds led the session outlining April protection cases. Of 16 applicants, eight were married women and eight were girls. six sent to work, four remain at the home, one to hospital, two returned home, with unemployment noted as a growing issue. E. H. Dillon & Co. advertised wholesale prices on hats at 1105 Main Street. One Gent a Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Protective Association
Myrtle Avenue
Norman Leeds
Cortor
Swedish Schooner Harald Sunk by German Submarine
The captain of the Swedish schooner Harald reports to Dagens Nyheter that his ship was sunk by a German U boat in the North Sea on May 5. The vessel was halted by the submarine and then sank with loss of the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Harald
Dagens Nypeter
North Sea
Free Rheumatic Remedy claims cure in 24 hours
An advertisement touts Hill's Rheumatic Remedy offering free samples and a booklet. It cites numerous testimonials and promises rapid relief, stating the medicine is a long trusted treatment priced at 1.00 per bottle and urging readers to try it at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Mn E. M. Eblers
Grand Lodge of Masons of
New York City
A. Goldman
Victoria
Tomas
Marshall F. W. Geraty
Manhattan St
New York
Hill Medicine Co
East 34Th St
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Pres
George S. Sanford
Bridgeport Horse Railroad Company
Paka
Wheeler
the Hook & Ladder Co
Hook & Ladder
Fire Department
Protestor
Manufacturers’ Chorus
Cit
National Manufacturers’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Nellie L. Rowland
Winterstreet
Edward R. Bouton
People’s Presbyterian Church
John B. Wyn
John Reckison
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Probate Court
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Milan
Adv
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Public Market& Branch
State & Bank
STS
E. Main ST
C. W. King
King
Adams
C. W. ‘King
Fairfield Ave
Tesphase
Asta Sagal Bldg
Clark’s
George B. Clark & Co
Broad ST
Post Office
Middle ST
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