Early Flags of the Revolution at Fort Schuyler
The article recalls the creation and display of a made flag at Fort Schuyler in August 1777 amid a siege. It notes the garrison’s lack of arms, improvised white stripes from sheeting, red stripes from scarlet cloth, and a blue field from Captain Abraham Ewartwout’s blue. the flag covered the fort on Aug 3, 1777, with the national banner first unfurled at Brandywine on Sept 1, 1777 and later hoisted over Fort Nassau in June 1778 after Providence captured the Bahama fort. Captain Paul Jones is linked to a flag forged by women at Portsmouth for the ranger fitting out at that port, and the Ranger sailed from Portsmouth on Nov 1, 1777.
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Abraham Ewartwout
Dutrbers
Rathbone
Providence
Fort Nasan
Bahama Islands
Paul Jones
Portsmouth
N.hs
Jones
Ranger
Beachy Flies To New Haven In Aerial Stunt Tour
Lincoln Beachy piloted a Curtiss plane from Bridgeport to New Haven in about 15 minutes, greeting Yale students and later taking guests Margaret Shea and Frank Arnold aloft at low to moderate altitudes. A record wireless contact from his plane to New York set a notable feat in air communication.
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Yale
Lincoln Beachy
Bridgeport
Mfipreen
New Haven
Vale Field
Yeadhy
Fale
Neil
Beavky
Srelgrock
Stratfield
Wardiya
Bence
Enab
Yeatertay
Margaret Shea
Frank Arold
Bevchy
Armold
Meady
McCurdy
New York
M. D. Ty
Pulitzer
Beachy Bat
Beachy soars over Bridgeport in thrilling aerial stunts
Beachy made seven deep swoops over the field near the aerodrome and even grazed the fence and crowd. The return flight skimmed the barn roof as wind aided stunts during a windy meet. McCurdy risked near collision with trees during first Wireless test, attracting anxious watchers.
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Bridgeport
Beachy
Aerodrome
McCurdy
Hamilton
Warden Garvin Retires, Garner To Succeed At Connecticut Prison
Hartford May 15 retiring Warden Albert Garvin of the Connecticut State Prison leaves office today. Tomorrow Ward A Garner of Hartford takes charge. Garvin resigns to head the state reformatory at Cheshire. Garner formerly served as deputy at Michigan City prison and has acted as warden since February during Garvin's absence.
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United Press
Hartford
Albert Garvin
Connecticut State Prison
Tmorrow
Ward A. Garner
Garvin
Cheshire
Garner
Michigan City
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Beachy Reports Ideal Conditions For Bridgeport Flight
New York aviator Lince Beachy praised ideal conditions at Bridgeport and the final leg to New Haven. He described a calm wind with no pitching and noted the density of the atmosphere aided stability. Beachy has entries accepted for Yale Aero meet and may attempt long distance flights depending on Connecticut weather.
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United Press
New York
Bridgeport
New Haven
Lince Beachy
Yale
Connecticut City
Striking moulders gain courage after $1000 aid
Hartford May 15 The striking moulders of this city who have long protested for higher wages received 1000 from the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union International League of America. The strike began with 39 workers but many left town. employers kept open shops and filled positions with imported strikebreakers.
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United Press
Hartford
International League of America
Well and as Much Adverts Promise All You Need
A fragment notes a merchant vow that no merchant ever failed if he advertised as well and as much as possible, implying strong promotional caution to maximize effort and reach.
Appreciation for all who helped at aviation meet in Bridgeport
Managers of Aviation meet express gratitude to supporters and volunteers. They praise Bridgeport police, city officials, Stratford authorities, and newspapers for making the event a success. The flights showcased aviation prospects in Connecticut, boosting interest in Bridgeport as an aviation center and promising future development.
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Fridgeport
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Kaiser and Kaiserin Arrive in London for Victoria Memorial Event
Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiserin Victoria Louise arrive at Victoria station with Prince Joachim amid private arrangements for tomorrow's memorial unveiling. Several German notables and English dignitaries greet the royal party as a semi state procession proceeds to the palace.
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Ascot
Palace
Lord Litton
Drury Lane Theatre
Victoria Louise
Maude and
Alexandria
Duke
Duchess of Fife
London
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Prince Joachim
Victoria Station
Queen Victoria
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Kaiser
Kaiserin
Aviators Pay Compliments To Policing At Aviation Meet
Bridgeport police received high praise from aviator James A D McCurdy for policing the four day aviation meet. Lincoln Beachy echoed the sentiment commending officers for maintaining order and protecting spectators. Supt. Birmingham and Captains Redgate and Regan directed field police, who worked without pay in the heat and dust.
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James AD. McCurdy
Bridgeport
Lincoln Beachy
Birmingham
Redgate and
Regan
Noted twins prepare to celebrate 70th birthday
Southington on May 15 notes the 70th birthday anniversary of J. B. Johnson and Mrs. Jane Heath Cole, twins, who have lived in town all their lives. Johnson commands the local G A R post, and friends plan a surprise party next Sunday after a Saturday gathering.
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United Press
Southington
J. B. Johnson
Jane Heath Cole
Johnson
G. A. R. Post
Buried Landscapes in Charnwood Forest Study
Describes buried landscapes as former earth faces now covered by water deposits yet retaining features. Studies in Charnwood forest area of Old Red Sandstone show multiple phases in landscape history including salt lakes and deserts, with ancient mountains piercing the soil in a modern pastoral region.
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Charnwood Forest
Decrit Free Press
Keeps Him Busy Skeptical Aunt Scene Firing Question
In a brisk exchange Dolly expresses astonishment that a man cannot earn a firing while they are engaged. the skeptical aunt frames the humor as the man is too busy with the engagement to attend to work matters.
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Dolly
Delly
Suotie
Sapleigh Ah Sparks Thought on Electricity
Sapleigh comments on electricity provoking thought as Afle Keen and Rewan discuss the topic. Sapleigh remarks on the remarkable power of electricity, noting its influence in conversation and curiosity.
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Sapleigh
Rewand
Shady schemes cited in Chicago Noise quarrel
In a Chicago News snippet, residents debate a rumored shady business. Myer questions the claim while Shady and Gyer discuss alleged activities and financial concerns attributed to Sharp.
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Gyer
Sharp
Myer
Chicago News
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