Notable British Admiral Turns Sixty On May Twenty Four
The First Sea Lord Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg marks his sixtieth birthday today. Born May 24, 1854 in Gratz Austria, he rose from naval cadet at fourteen to a celebrated tactician, widely admired across royal circles and Canadian and New York ports.
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Louis Alexander of Battenberg
Admiralty
Europe
Gratz
Austria
Prince Alexander of Hesse
Victoria
Louis Sr
Grand Duke of Hesse
Prince Louis
Royal Navy
Batt
L. B
Lulu
Pull
New York
Prince Alexander
Bulgaria
Prince Henry
Queen Victoria
Spain
Francis Joseph
Montenegro
Czarina
Russia
Princess Henry
Prussia
Hast
Manhattan
Brooklyn
East River
Williamsburg
Queensboro
Manhattan Bridge
Stamford Postmaster Named By Donovan In Fourth District
On May 24 1913 Congressman Donovan announced John J Bohl as Stamford postmaster with President Wilson sending the name to the Senate. Bohl is a leading Stamford citizen respected in fraternal circles and seen as an omen of high calibre postmasters under the Democratic administration.
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Jeremiah Donovan
John J. Bohl
Stamford
Senate
Wilson
Donovan
Bohl
Fourth
New Cancer Cure Promoted as Copper Colloid Therapy
A new hopeful cancer treatment uses a colloidal copper preparation injected into veins. Reportedly the cancer turns red then withers and disappears, but only a few patients have been treated and expectations should be cautious based on current evidence.
Fire Insurance Costs and Public Policy Debate
Connecticut faces high fire insurance costs as minority committee members warn that buyers paid 41 cents in losses for every dollar spent on premiums over the past decade. The piece weighs illegal rate setting, possible public regulation, and the state’s potential role in providing compulsory or state insurance to curb monopoly profits.
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Connecticut
Committee On Insurance
Wisconsin Commission
Victoria Day Observances Across the Globe Celebrate Empire Tribute
The passage notes Victoria Day as a universal celebration honoring Queen Victoria, highlighting its global reach across continents and colonies. It contrasts Victoria Day with other holidays, mentions Primrose Day, and recounts the royal romance between Victoria Luise and Prince Ernest of Cumberland as politically significant for Britain and Germany.
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Victoria
England
Globe
Seven Seas
Lttle
Europe
Canada
India
Africa
Australia
Washington
Mill
Lincoln
Lee
Jefferson Davis
South
United States
Japan
North
South America
Simon Bolivar
Empire
Lord Beaconsfield
Victoria Luise
Ernest of Cumberland
William
Hanover
Prussia
George
Great Britain
Brunswick
Germany
Byrne family cable from Ireland recalls Bridgeport friends
A cablegram from Dublin sent to Charles J. Byrne reports he, with his three brothers, is enjoying time in Ireland visiting Cork and Dublin and planning to travel to Limerick. He asks to be remembered to friends in Bridgeport.
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Thomas O’prign
Board of Assessors
Charles J. Byrne
Ireland
Dublin
Byrne
Cork
Limerick
Bridgeport
The Best Disinfectant Uses Counted in Cresco Ad
A twenty cent bottle makes a gallon of strong disinfectant for use in the sick room washing wounds cleansing outhouses chicken coops and similar areas.
Atlantic Pharmacy Want Ad at Main Street
Palmer Want Ads list a pharmacy at 990 Main St three doors south of WalI offering classified space at one cent per word.
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Wali
Palmer
Alfonso’s guarded Paris visit sparks cycling fear and baseball fever
Paris notes Alfonso of Spain returns from a brief Paris stay amid a threat atmosphere after George of Greece’s assassination. He quips it may be his turn next and contemplates restricted outings with escorts. Paris sees rising baseball interest with park purchases and translated American terms as sport optimism grows.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
George
Greece
Salonika
Madrid
May Sale of Summer Furniture Highlights Low Priced Outdoor Sets
Direct import from Hong Kong features arm chairs rockers settees tables and tabourets in light weight durable finishes. Veranda cottage and yacht use favored with substantial price cuts on bamboo and willow pieces and porch screens in dark olive brown and green with Ivory White finishes.
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Hong Kong
French embrace new spirit as sportbooms in Paris
Interest grows as a crowd in Colombes watches the first official boxing of baseball under Racing Club. Parisians vow to try the game and expect adoption by leading athletic clubs. France aims to boost Olympic material in 1916, with Barres influenced writers and nobles rallying for nationwide athletic competitions.
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Paris
Bois de Boulogne
France
Colomb
Racing Club
Maurice Barres
Marquis de Polignac
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Iowa
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Chicago Art Institute
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Arthur Wing Pinero
Sir Arthur
Nicotine
London
MR. Donovan
Berlin
J. J. Byrne
Cresco
Atlantic Pharmacy
Main ST
The
D. M. Read Co
Bar Harbor
Vador
D. M. Read Company
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Fairfield Ave
World Globes Police Club
Constance
Switzerland
Madame Osel
Lindau
Folie-Mericourt
Alberto Bacher
Bachez
Bacher
Bastilis
Alling Rubber Co
Main Street
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