Canton Capital Plan Of China's Revolutionists
Canton May 24 Revolutionary leaders press for Canton as provisional republic capital in South China and seek recognition from distant powers. A meeting of army navy police and commercial delegates passed resolutions harsh on bands and deserters calling for disarmament and no entry into Canton without permission. The revolutionary naval commander Wet Bone-ping urged Canton to stop outside forces from approaching.
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Canton
South China
Com Promisa
Lung
Inmtung
Fii
Mien
Kwantung
Fashions in Humor Through the Ages
The piece traces how humor evolves, noting how old jests remain under new dress and how famed writers like Albert Smith and Mark Twain defined eras. It laments that many nineteenth and early twentieth century humorists fade with time, while enduring wit requires both philosophy and wit.
Job seeking scam targets local workers in rough town notice
A newspaper notice reports a windler among job seekers involved in a four letter job recommendation scam. A Brideport man, who paid $3.50 for a worthless four letter, is named as a victim. The report cites Paul E Geary of Devon admitting payment to obtain the fake letter from a Untenient stx plant. Memorial Day ad from John Breck & Son.
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Polles
Windler
Geneme
Paul E_ Geary
Devon
Dublin Scene of Many Very Stormy Periods
National Geographic Society bulletin surveys Dublin history from early conflicts to 18th century revolts and notable figures. It highlights Bloody Fields, medieval sieges, Silken Thomas, Lord Edward Fitzgerald, Emmet, and the city’s landmarks including Dublin Castle and Trinity College, plus famed goods like poplin whiskey and porter.
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Dublin
National Geographic Society
Washington
Irrish
Irish Sea
London
Holyhead
Liffey
Bloody Fields
Edward Brace
Silken Thomas
Thomas Pitzgerald
Tower of London
Tyburn
Connolly
Dub
Cromwell
James 11
William Iit
Te ‘Elena
Edward Fitzgerald
America
Lord Rawdon
Lord Edward
Pamela
Edward
Robert Emmet
Emmet
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Fenian Society
United States Capitol
Bank of Ireland
House of Parliament
Dublin University
Trinity College
Father Johns Medicine for Building Up the System
In driving out impurities by strengthening each organ, Father Johns Medicine is described as the best remedy for building up the body when run down. It emphasizes pure nourishment without nerve deadening drugs or temporary stimulants that weaken the system and risk serious disease.
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Father John
Local Steeple Jack Praises Herbal Lax a Tone Narrative
Mr. Victor Dickson of 233 Alex Street endorses Herbal Lax a Tone after months of indigestion and dyspepsia. He says the remedy fixed his digestion quickly and he feels fine now. Lax a Tone is sold at Hartigan's Drug Store at 81 Fairfield Avenue and Main and Congress Streets.
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Victor Dickson
Alex Street
Hartigan’s Drug Store
Fairfield Avenue
Main and
Congress Streets
Adv
Newtown News Letter noted social moves and local notes
Mrs G W A Sellard and Miss Kathryn LaField entertained Stratford visitors and Bridgeport guests in Newtown. Changes include B Hoffman moving to Sandy Hook and W Stanley relocating in town. Milk shipments rejected by Bridgeport buyers affect local dairymen. Hiwh school committee and Grange activities reported. death of Mrs Harriet G Northrop leads to probate actions in Bridgeport.
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Newtown
G. W. A. Sellard
Kathryn LaField
E. F. Wells
Stratford
Robert Zuick
Jane Phillips
Bridgeport
M. J. Kelly
West Street
Leo Braun
Charles Geistmeitter
Iles Geistmeitter, Jr
New Hav
Hiwh ‘School Committee
Bt. Rose
John L. Sanford
Waterbury
Sandy’ Hook
St. John’s Church
Charles A. Tibball
Morris D. Beers
A. M. Briscoe
Herman Opps, Sr
John ©. Pitzschier
Berkshire Cemetery
Robert Lynch
Emily Lynch
Stepney
Ada Parmlee
Hattertown
Pootatuck Grange
Grange Halls
Fairfield County
Pomona Grange
Trumbull
Philo Nichols
Harriet G. Northrop
Hopewell
Paul L. Miller
A. J. Hult
Monroe
Bridgeport Probate Court
Social and Personal: Welcome to Mrs Billie Sperry at 300 Park Place
Hundreds gathered yesterday at the Sperry residence to welcome Mrs Billie Newton Sperry, a city newcomer, at an at home hosted by Mrs Sperry and Mrs William Cleveland Bristol their daughter. The event ran from 4 to 6 with roses as the main decoration and several hostesses assisting. Mr and Mrs John G Howland have gone to their summer home in Vermont for October. The Municipal Patriotic committee will meet at the G A R hall tomorrow evening. Ee Dillon Co advertises seasonal millinery and garments at low prices.
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Sperry
Park Place
Billie Newton Sperry
Lewis B. Curtis
Samuel H. Read
New Haven
Helen Lewis
Emma Prentice
Jane Roessler
Mildred Read
Louise Gould
Henry Chase Foster
John G. Howland
Park
Municipal Patriotic Committee
GA. R. Hall
Sturdevant Building
Bridgeport Chesterton Plan Urges Unity For Lasting Prosperity
Bridgeport prosperity hinges on converting wartime profits into permanent gains through broad cooperation among all local interests. City Planner John Nolen cites Bridgeport as uniquely positioned, urging collective effort with the Chamber of Commerce to sustain higher wages, shorter hours, and dense industry across the 520 sectors to support a larger, thriving city.
Telephone Company Inspects All Substation Equipment
The Southern New England Telephone Co informs subscribers that plant department representatives are conducting a systematic inspection of all sub station equipment in this exchange. Inspectors carry badges for identification and should be asked to display them before entry. The work aims to ensure better service and equipment condition, and will continue for some time.
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Southern New England Telephone Co
Fie
Parmer
New Haven Road Announces Memorial Day Special Trains
Memorial Day service plan announces multiple special trains with added stops across New York and Connecticut lines. Several trains depart New York in the afternoon with expanded schedules to Mt Vernon Pelham Mamaroneck New Rochelle Larchmont Port Chester and Stamford, plus a late 6 pm Port Chester to New York run and a non running 6 pm Port Chester Port Chester service on May 30 1916. Also noted are lines not operating May 28 and May 30 including routes to New York New Rochelle Port Chester Stamford and Waterbury. Cash contributions in support of the German war effort total 2 228 750 000.
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New Haven Road
New York
125Th St
Columbus Ave
Pelham
Mamaroneck
Mt. Vernon
New Rochelle
Larchmont Manor
P. m
Harrison
Rve
New Haven
Stamford
Sound
Columbus Avenue
South Norwalk
Port Chester
Rye
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Pittsfield
New Canaan
Westfield
South Deerfield
Old Holyoke
Williamsburgh
Turner's Fall
Harlem River
Meriden
West Main St
Waterbury
Waterville
Watertown
Brief News Notes From Across the World and States
Four slight earthquakes shook Honolulu. France’s President Poincare visits the Belgian front. Cotton prices in Tetarkans Texas range from 12% to 1d pounds. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium receives the French War Cross. An order for 2,200,009 passes is received by the American Force Co. Chicago meat shipments last week total 9,705,000 pounds. Spain will aid U S in obtaining Red Cross supplies into Germany. The Spanish War Veterans convene in New York at Saritofa Springs July 3 4 and 6. M Blondel French Minister to Romania will be succeeded by Cal De Saint Aulatre as Resident General of Morocco. Patrolman John Gallagher of Jersey City dies accidentally while transferring his revolver. Ernest Le Edmonds a Washington telegrapher dies after leaping from the New Munsey Building. Three killed and four seriously injured in a windstorm that toppled a dome near Birmingham.
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M. Blondel
Cal. de Saint Aulatre
Morocco
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