Ansonia shootings expose labor unrest and bungling
A letter condemns the Ansonia Manufacturing Co strike demonstrations that turned deadly with Charles Laepo’s neck wound. It criticizes local authorities in Ansonia and Shelton for incompetence, urges a coroner’s inquiry, and calls for identifying those who fired to ensure justice and restraint in labor disputes.
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Ansonia
Ansonia Manufacturing Co
Charles Laepo
Annia
Ansonia Manufacturing Company
Ose
Connecticut
United States
Stice
Organization of Labor
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Valley
Roosevelt
America
New Haven
Ansonie
The Case of Mrs Papp
The coroner found extenuation for Mrs Papp who killed her husband. She was young and devoted yet unstable, driven by financial loss and desertion as she faced an impending child. The account portrays her tormented state and compares her act to others driven to desperation.
British War Credits and Postwar Production Outlook
The piece argues British war grants totaling about twelve billion dollars reflect a large supply of commodities created since the war began. It contends that with full, efficient use of productive power, society could generate twelve billion more goods after the war to extinguish debt and restore stocks, given proper policy.
Bridgeport's Growth Urged by Civic Visionaries
The piece argues Bridgeport will rapidly grow as a national armory and industrial hub. It suggests heightened federal attention and a surge of preparedness sentiment among residents, noting one major industry attracts others and that DuPonts could shape the city’s future trajectory.
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Bridgeport
United States
Duponts
Housekeeping Apparel and Bargain Dress Trends
Advertisement notes morning work outfits for kitchen use with three piece dresses priced at 1.25 and two piece sets at 1.50 in white lawn with blue or pink trimmings. Also lists bungalows aprons, nurses uniforms, petticoats, plaid ginghams for children ages 6 to 14 with price reductions. Second floor location.
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Cale
Senator Lewis at Fifty A Storied Political Life Noted
Col James Hamilton Lewis United States Senator from Illinois Democrat whip and famed dresser turns 50. A native of Virginia born May 19 1866 he rose from Augusta Georgia and Virginia education to law in Savannah and Seattle where he entered politics. He later served in Washington and on Gen Grant’s staff during the Spanish American War before entering Chicago politics in 1908 and shaping Democratic strategy for decades.
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James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Illinois
America
Solon
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Jim Ham
Nater Lewis
Col. Lewis
Old Virginna
Danville
Augusta
Houghton, College
University of Virginia
Savannah
Seattle
Wash
Territorial Senate
Congress
States of Washington
Washington
House
Gen
Grant
Cuba
Chicago
Democratic
The Czar Nicholas IIs Birthday and War Leadership
The Czar of Russia Nicholas II born May 18, 1868 old style but celebrated May 31 new style, holds greater influence in military affairs yet consults advisers. He is less dictatorial than German or Austrian rulers and supported peace efforts, including the 1899 Hague congress, with growing public admiration. The United States destroyer Wilkes was launched at Philadelphia.
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Czar
Russia
Nicholas II
Tomor
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Europe
Hague
Mark Your Clothes with Woven Initials and Name
In the Nation Section on the main floor find woven initials or full-name labels for garments and linens. A safe economical option when hand embroidery is unavailable. Also on the main floor, candy and tiny creme de menthe or grape juice flasks with gold tops priced 5 cents each.
Cemetery Vases Describe Heavy Glass Pointed-End Vases
Heavy glass cemetery vases with sharply pointed ends designed to push into turf. Available in two sizes, large enough to hold substantial bouquets.
Ridgway’s Coaching Days and Imitation Dresden Patterns
Fragrance notes in a dated room describe a small advertisement for fashion and decor items. It highlights Ridgway's Coaching Days and imitation Dresden pieces with pink flowers and blue landscape scenes. The text mentions pricing and a general listing of decorative goods.
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Ridgway
Dresden
Pleasant novelty shower honors Miss Helen Carey at Center Street home
A Tuesday evening shower at 348 Center Street hosted for Miss Helen Carey preceding her June wedding to John Griffin. Guests included Catherine McCarthy and Irene Farrell among many others. The party featured singing and dancing with a buffet lunch before good wishes and gifts for the bride to be.
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Catherine McCarthy
Irene Farrell
Sadie Gibbons
Helen Greenwood
Anna May
Josephine
Alice Griffin
Helen Carey
Charles McDonald
Joseph Bradley
W. Duff
J. Spaine
Robert Hickey
Fred Maine
George Farrell
F. F. Farrell
R. Blake
L. P. Farrell
George Peterson
J. Fentlore
N. Santiana
J. H. Farrell, Jr
J. H. Farrell, Sr
John Griffin
Judith DellaValle
J. J. O'Connor
Catherine Street
Alice Steppe
Ella Johnson
John Conners
Ophthepoint Club Members Host May Evening at Kilcourse Home
Mrs L Mathews of Springfield Judith and Lillian DellaValle and Mrs William Matthes attended a pleasant May 11 gathering at Miss Louise Kilcourse 358 Benham Ave The next meeting will be May 25 at Miss Anna MasNamara 86 William St
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L. Mathews
Springfield
Judith
Lillian DellaValle
William Matthes
Louise Kilcourse
Benham Avenue
Anna MasNamara
William Street
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Beyant Griffith
Fredrigks
New York
Boston
Red Press
Lonergan
Sadwand Keno
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Stratfield Hotel
Che D
Read Co
Housekeeping Apparel
Messa
Lewis
Senntor Lewis
London
Paris
Czar’s
Wilkes
Philadelphia
Evapera
THE
Alling Rubber CO
MAIN
Che D.dyread Co
Radford
Smith
Fairfield Ave
Broad St Co-Operative
Esn RE Re Ae
Palmer
Columbia Shades
Crown Corset Co
Geo. C. Batcheller & Co
Rochester
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Trafic
Staten Taimai
George Boyd & Eon
Camden
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