Bent Re-elected Bridgeport Democratic Leader for County Role
Saturday May 25 1912 report praises W W Bent for winning another term as head of Bridgeport Democrats and for guiding Fairfield County 23-town Democratic Committee. It notes his legislative record in the General Assembly on public utilities workmen compensation and direct primaries and his stance that party pledges must be kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
W. W. Bent
Democratic Executive Committee
Bent
Fairfield County
Stone
General Assembly
The Enigma of His Time Kaspar Hauser's Mystery
Kaspar Hauser, born 1812, appeared in a Nuremberg shoemaker’s village in 1326 Whit-Monday. He had a bright mind, claimed years in a dungeon, and was twice stabbed before dying. His epitaph calls him the enigma of his time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Iron Mask
Billy Patterson
Junius
Kaspar Hauser
Nuremberg
Germany
Ling
Europe
St Augustine’s Day and Whit Sunday Church Origins
Tomorrow marks Whit Sunday or Pentecost in the church calendar the seventh Sunday after Easter. The article recounts St Augustine Archbishop of Canterbury and his mission in Britain guiding conversion of the English to Christianity with King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha aiding the cause. Augustine died May 26 607 at Canterbury and Canterbury became the English church center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Origen
Albié
Augustine
Austin
Canterbury
England
St. Andrew
Rome
Gregory
Britain
Ethelbert
Bertha
lFecsarien
Durovernum
Kent
Riding on Lower Running Boards Sparks PUC Debate
Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission focus on crowded running boards in streetcars. Bishire of the Amalgamated Association argues the danger to conductors and passengers. Company officials note signs prohibiting riding on the lower boards and discuss maximizing car occupancy, with reviews of Manchester precedent and calls for improved service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae
Public Utilities Commission
Bishire #81
Amalgamated Association of “Street and Electric Railway
EBAN
Manchester
Punderford
Roosevelt and Morgan Alliance Contradicts Popular Image
Official DOJ archival data in Washington shows Theodore Roosevelt allied with Morgan interests funding his renomination campaign. The piece argues the ex-President, though popular, is portrayed as opposing powerful interests while historical records reveal financial backing and political alignment with Morgan interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Washington
Roosevelt
Morgan
Roosevelt and Morgan Ties Shielded Harvester Trust
A historical critique claims industrial trusts tighten living costs and cites Justice Department files about the Harvester Trust. It alleges J Pierpont Morgan and George W Perkins controlled railroads, banks, and trusts, used Roosevelt’s approval to aid steel consolidation, and that Townsend was blocked from prosecutions. The writer argues public education on these actions remains slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Washington
Harvester Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Presiae Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Burdette D. Townsend
Townsend
Pacific Coast
Herve
Advantages of Direct Primaries in State Politics
A discussion argues that direct nominations via primaries better reflect popular will than conventions. It cites Ohio presidential votes and contrasts with convention tallies, noting primaries allow voters to choose for each office and avoid delegate binding. The piece asserts primaries offer a complete choice, while conventions dilute individual voter views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Jones
Brown
Clerk
Smith
Robinson
Murphy
The Fairy Camp Fire by Cora Hartman
A lyrical reminiscence of a spring fairy camp by the lake. Youthful revelry unfolds around a camp fire with lanterns, music, marshmallows, and a moonlit canoe journey. Moments of laughter, dancing, and shared memories linger beyond the night in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Hartman
Tennessee Territory Founded and Franklin Society Noted
The piece marks Tennessee’s 122nd year since establishment after rebellion against North Carolina, with John Sevier and William Blount linked to early governance. It recalls Benjamin Franklin founding the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, now headquartered there, and includes a humorous aside about Titewad from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Territory
Tennessee
North Carolina
Frankland
John Sevier
Tennessee Territory
William Blownt
Knoxville
Thousands Gather for North American Skat League Tourney in Chicago
Thousands of skat players from across the United States and Canada converge on Chicago's Coliseum for the North American Skat League tournament. Milwaukee and Chicago leaders head the event with a $10,000 prize pool and a top prize of $4,000. The gathering marks a major international card game championship with delegations from major cities and a formal opening this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Canada
Coliseum
Windy City
Mils Waukee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Baltimore
America
Max Wortsmann
Robert H. Schiller
Milwaukee
Queen Mary of England to Celebrate Her Forty-Fifth Birthday
The British public marks Her Royal Highness Queen Mary of the United Kingdom and Empress of India turning forty-five tomorrow. Born May 26, 1867 at Kensington Palace, she is described as domestic in temperament yet skilled in national and international politics. She married George V in 1893 after growing up partly in England and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
United Kingdom
India
Kensington Palace
Victoria Mary Augusta
Louisa Olga
Pauline Claudine
Agnes
Teck
George Frederick Ernest Albert
Duke of York
Royal Chapel
St. James
England
OB HM Read Company Furniture Sale 1657 Era
Antique furniture sale notice listing chairs rockers divans tables and footstools with deep discounts. highlights genuine rattan peel chairs sets of settee rockers and high back rockers plus porch shades and carpet store mentions. includes Fourth floor location and reduced prices across items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Princess Mary and Royal Courtship Yet Quiet Life Noted
The narrative traces Queen Mary and Prince George’s early betrothal to the 1898 public proclamation and July wedding. It notes Mary’s restrained public role, her health regimen, and the queen’s needlework as charitable gifts. It mentions speculation about royal influence and the couple’s relatively low prominence in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continent
May
Duke of Clarence
Prince of Wales
George
Princess of Wales
Alexandra
Edward
Prince George I
Mary
Prince George
Princess Mary
Queen Mary
England
Perton
Argentina Independence Day Celebrations Around Buenos Aires
Argentina marks Independence Day with national festivals in Buenos Aires and Montevideo, noting Buenos Aires as the world’s fourth largest city and a hub of wealth and beauty. The article highlights the city’s fame as The Paris of the New World, its vast cattle country and rich wheat lands, and the high cost of living for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Uruguay
South America
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
New World
America
Washington
Ottawa
Mexico
Paris
Europe
Argentina's rise: wealth, hotels, and powerful ships ahead
The text surveys Argentina as a future great power, noting costly travel, lodging such as a two by four bedroom at 50 dollars monthly, a four room unfurnished apartment for 100, and luxury hotels. It highlights Argentina’s luxury imports, Colón Theatre, La Prensa, the Jockey Club grandstand, and forthcoming battleships like the Rivadavia and Moreno, underscoring expected naval strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
France
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Buenos Ayres
Colon Theatre
Argentina
America
Buenos Ayres la
Quincy
Mass
Philadelphia
Secret baseball pools arrest in Newark mail case
Newark N J May 1 Edward Schmercher Jr is arrested for operating baseball pools using the mail. Held in 1200 bail by U S Commissioner Stockton for examination June 4. Post office inspectors say they worked up the case against Schmerber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Edward Schmercher, Jr
U. S
Stockton
Post Office
Young Schmerber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Service of United
Postoffice
Bridgeport, Conn
Roosevelt and
Erim
Queen Mary OF
OB. HM. Read Company
SEA Grass Furniture
China Sea
Bar Harbor
B. M. Read Company
Main St
Smithe
Newark Lad
Hub
D. Park
D. Longwood
D. Champion
D. Campbell
Wright & Ditson
National Lawn Tennis Association
Association
Alling Rubber Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!