City celebrates 118th anniversary of constitutional government
In Germany hall yesterday, 600 residents attended a meeting marking the 118th anniversary of the proclamation of constitutional government. Speeches were delivered by Rev. Father A Sosnowski and Dr Ryder, with patriotic songs and recitations by school children and music by a Polish band. Two mixed choruses of 20 voices performed American patriotic songs.
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New York
Foundations of Polish church ready for dedication
Foundations for the new St. Joseph's Polish National Catholic church are ready and the superstructure will soon be raised. Rev Fr A Sosnowski will arrange an elaborate dedication program. The church is one of 33 of the same creed in the country, with many leading Poles among its members.
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St. Joseph’s
A. Sosnowski
Crane’s Criticism Attacked Over Education Torch Plan
Chicago May 2 A surge of Chicago business leaders denounced R T Crane retired manufacturer for urging burning the University of Illinois and sending students home. William Le Abbot, Illinois University board chair, called Crane's attack a ridiculous hobby that attacks higher education. Crane allegedly wrote to nineteen college presidents seeking data before publishing his critique.
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R. T. Crane
University of Illinois
William le Abbot
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Illinois University
Crane
Don Quixote
Schooner Jennie French Potter Believed Beyond Salvage
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts May 24 The schooner Jennie French Potter stranded on Half Moon Shoal is so badly battered by heavy northeast gales as to be practically beyond salvage. The vessel valued at 37000? insured carried a cargo of 32000 tons of coal all lost after grounding May 18. Wrecking company will seek to salvage gear and portable fittings not washed away.
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Half Moon Shoal
Jennie French Potter
Ie Potter
Yale Campus Firecracker Night Parade and Contests
In New Haven on May 24 Yale undergraduates stage the annual Gamega Lambda Chi celebrations on campus. A baseball game between senior class teams opens the events followed by a student parade. The night continues with a series of freak contests culminating in a final event.
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Yale
Dowager Queen Suffering From Auto Scorching
Rome, May 24. Dowager Queen Maghareta is gravely ill with a rare throat jockjaw linked to repeated cold from automobile rides. Doctors warn her life may be at risk as she continues fast car outings through Rome and environs despite severe colds and swelling of the neck.
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United Press
Rome
Maghareta
Devery Critical On Coney Island Protest and Blue Laws
Former police chief Devery spoke at Coney Island criticizing blue laws and defending the area’s play ground. He warned of safebreaking trends, claimed 1500 safes opened in five years, and blasted enforcement while praising Coney Island as a city asset. An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar followed.
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Devery
Coney Island
Bingham
Supreme Court
Bill Devery
Coney Igland
Coney Island Sunday unchanged besides dress code tweak
May 24 at Luna Park and Dreamland shows trimmed performances with no open circus, while soubrettes wore ankle length skirts. Liquor sales continued openly, Bowery resorts operated as usual, and police presence remained steady with fewer arrests than typical Sundays.
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Destructive Sewer fias Explosion at Philadelphia Post Office
A sewer gas explosion shook the post office in Philadelphia on May 24. Eight man-holes were hurled into the air and a passing trolley car narrowly avoided wrecking. Smoke poured from open man-holes as fire alarms sounded. police and fire crews rushed to the scene. Authorities suspect cross-wired conduits igniting the gas caused the blast.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Llth Street
Eleventh Street
Negro Lifer to be Chained at State Penitentiary
Special from United Press Columbus Ohio May 24. Harvey Johnson a negro lifer will be chained with an iron ball on his leg after today to deter further escape attempts. He disappeared last Wednesday night and for three days lurked about the State penitentiary unable to escape while hidden in a sewer most of the time. Thirst finally led him to surrender.
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United Press
Columbus
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
State Penitentiary
Banquet Highlights Kappa Mu Sigma Sorority Event
The Stratfield hosted the annual Kappa Mu Sigma sorority banquet with about 60 attendees. Highlights included toastmistress Lillian Kelly and numerous toast speakers, a field of yellow daisies, and a playful program featuring sketches and songs. A 50th birthday celebration for engineer August Scholz occurred with family, gifts, and piano selections before a midnight supper.
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Elizabeth Hartigan
Helen Mitchell
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Bessie Hartigan
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Florence Neary
Anna Light
Agnes Collins
August F. Scholz
Lindley Street
Schulz
Meta Schultz
Keeler
Scholz
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Acme Shear Co
Personal Musical Afternoon and Whist Gatherings
A feature of social life includes a candy pull by Miss Mary Kennedy for Miss Eleanor McEwen of New Haven, whists hosted by Miss Nellie Barber and Miss Agnes Hill with multiple prize winners, music, and luncheon. Notable guests include Miss Florence Stearns and Miss Dorothy Stearns among others. The article notes a birthday dinner for Miss Mary Coffey and a nurse gathering at 1088 Fairfield Avenue, with Mr. Edwards returning from illness and Wilfred Walker’s surprise party at 430 Barnum Avenue.
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Cuticura Ointment Praised By A New York Friend
A New York friend lauds Cuticura Ointment after a trip across the Atlantic child eats an entire box with graham crackers, claiming it cured a cold. The letter extols Cuticura's purity and safety for infants and skin care, noting worldwide use and depots in London Paris Sydney and Leanon.
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Cuticura
Atlantic
Trip to Europe Not So Expensive
A bank street agent boasts Europe tickets are affordable this year and offers travel planning, berths, and tours with extras that cut costs. The piece mentions June weddings and invites readers to Jackson's Bank Shop for invitations as preparations rise for summer nuptials. The Bridsseport Council of United Commercial Travelers plans to attend a New England convention in Providence.
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