Great Britain and the push toward conscription
The piece argues Britain may resort to conscription to finish the war, noting 2,000,000 volunteers already enlisted and warning against exemptions for the wealthy. It cites calls for nationwide service, equality in duty, and a government backed by all parties to mobilize every family member if needed. The Bishop of Pretoria is quoted urging a true national effort.
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Great Britain
Timb&y
New York City
Pretoria
Inter
Amperican
Rey
Hartford As An Insurance Center Tax Debate
Hartford faces tax tensions as insurers complain about higher levies. The piece argues Hartford bears a disproportionate tax burden compared with Bridgeport and calls for fairer state funding. It criticizes influential local voices for defending railroad revenue losses and urges insurers to consider public responsibilities alongside their business interests.
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Artford
Welkin
Hartford
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Brave Uncle Joe Gannon Speaks on Policy
An elderly figure named Joe Gannon rails at the President’s policy, arguing it has too many notes and too little action. He defends a vigorous stance, insisting that if a fight were needed the nation would stand behind him.
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WCLE
Joe Gannon
Death of Mrs Wilson Moves City and Mayor
The city shares sorrow with Mayor Wilson over the death of his mother. The late Mrs Wilson is praised as a New England mother whose home and children defined her life. Her example echoes the saying that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
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Wilson
New England
Becker’s Desert Crimes Stir Public Outcry In Electric Chair
A dramatic account portrays Bos Becker as a corrupt official who conspired to murder to hide graft. Four youths from New York’s slums were recruited to carry out killings and died in the electric chair, a harsh example the author says must be upheld if Becker’s sentence is not carried out. The second portion discusses Lloyd George’s new role in wartime munitions and cabinet politics, noting troop supply strains, potential reshuffling of Kitchener, and pressures from Unionists and liquor interests shaping national policy.
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Bos
New York
Becker
Eloyd George
George
Rd Kitchener
Lloyd.George
Treasury
Danbury Hatters Fight Seizure of Homes in Judgment
The American Federation of Labor and the United Hatters refuse to pay a judgment against the Danbury hatters. They aim to trigger a moral effect by seizing workers homes in Danbury. Such use recalls British laws that legalized strikes and boycotts, and the federation hopes a similar outcome here. The seized properties are mainly dwelling houses, likely hard to rent after transfer to plaintiffs.
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American Federation of Labor
United Hatters
North America
Danbury
Ial
Dante Celebrated Across Italy On 650th Birthday
Italy marks the 650th anniversary of Dante Alighieri, Florence born poet. His birthplace house, Santa Croce monument, and Ravenna tomb are highlighted as Florence and Ravenna contest his burial site. Dante was banished at 36 after a Florence political clash, died in Ravenna, and his remains were moved and finally honored in 1865 with a restored tomb.
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Dante
Shakespeare
Voltaire Cervantes
Florence
Italy
Florentine
Alighieri Dante
Ravenna
Dromo
Santa Croce
Rome
Englishman Chamberlain Wears Iron Cross In German Favor
The English born writer Houston Stewart Chamberlain, son of Admiral William Chamberlain, has become a German citizen and received the Iron Cross for his attacks on Britain. He resides mainly in Bayreuth with Eva Wagner and has long criticized British institutions, gaining adoration in Germany during the war. The passage notes his expatriate status, his Wagner biography, and his shift from British officer hopeful to German nationalist. The text ends with a weathered query about using air to lift a submarine cable in Honolulu harbor as heavy seas disrupt two lines.
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Houston Stewart Chamberlain
Whitch
Mr. Chamberlain
Wagner
Germany
Eva Wagner
Bayreuth
Chamberlain
Britain
Albion
Wiliam C. Chamberlain
Royal Navy
Basil Hall
John Kendrick Bangs Honorary Yonkers Return
Yonkers grows proud as John Kendrick Bangs, famed humorist born there, marks fifty three years since his first appearance in the world. Bangs educated at Columbia, wrote for Life Harper's Weekly and Puck, and authored many books including A Louse Boat on the Styx and Mr Bonaparte of Corsica.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Gotham
Irvin 8
Cobb
Paducah
John Kendrick Bangs
Bangs
Columbia
Life
Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Metropolitan Magazine
Puck
Roger Camerden
Bernard Shaw
Mr. Bonaparte
Cca
Petrograd Founded By Peter The Great In 1703
The first building in Petrograd now Saint Petersburg began on May 27, 1703 as Peter the Great laid foundations in marshy delta of the Neva. He ignored engineers, ordered peasants to work, and survived fires as the city grew from a wooden hut to a capital that would be seen as Europe’s window. The 1736 blaze destroyed much but the city was rebuilt and remained to this day.
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Petrograd
St. Petersburg
Peter the Great
Russia
Neva
Emiry
Peter
Moscow
Europe
New Station Names On C N E Rail Line
Winsted Conn May 27 changes in names of stations on the Central New England Railway will take effect June 6 with the summer timetable. Clarksville becomes Griffin North Bloomfield changes to Barnard Stratton Brook to Stratton Collinsville Junction to High Street Cherry Brook to Cherry Colebrook to Lawrence Norfolk Summit to Summit West Norfolk to Haystack Blake's Summit to Washing Chapinville to Toconsic.
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Winsted
Conn
Central New England Railway
Connecticut
Clarksville
Griffin
North Bloomfield
Barnard
Stratton Brook
Stratton
Collinsville Junction
High Street
Cherry Brook
Cherry
Colebrook
Lawrence
Norfolk Summit
Summit
West Norfolk
Haystack
Blake’s Summit
Washing
Chapinville
Toconsic
Memorial services for Alfred G. Vanderbilt
In New York on May 27 tributes were paid to Alfred G. Vanderbilt who died in the Lusitania sinking. Services were held privately at his mother Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt home with relatives and friends in attendance. His body was not recovered after the ship went down despite extended searches.
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New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Pope Urges Prayers for Universal Peace in War Time
Rome May 27 Pope Benedict appeals for peace in a Vatican letter published by the Osservatore Romano. He recalls his first encyclical urging belligerents to seek peace and laments that his voice went unheeded as the terrible conflagration spread to Italy.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Cardinal Vannutelli
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Italy
Petition for city work preference for union Bricklayers
The ordinance committee heard a petition from the Bricklayers and Plasterers union seeking preference for union and Bridgeport men in all city work and tall-building projects. City Attorney opinions questioned legality and the measure was laid on the table for more information, with only Alderman Whitney supporting it. The sewer regulation discussed by City Engineer Terry followed as the committee also considered next steps.
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Bricklayers’ & Plasterers’ Union
Bridgeport
Common Council
Blakeslee
Comley
Terry
Winterburn
Whitney
King Victor Emmanuels bold oath to Italy's armed forces
Rome May 27 King Victor Emmanuel announces his supreme command of Italy's land and sea forces. He assures victory through courage and discipline and pledges to place Italy's colors on sacred lands as the nation’s frontiers. He lauds his grandfather's example and urges soldiers to persist against a tenacious enemy.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Read Co A Japanese Silk sale notice in Main floor east
Japanese Silk described as cool and lightweight for hot weather. Prices advertised for Natural Colored Japs and Black Jap Silks in 36 and 27 inch widths. Sale prices range from 35 to 89 cents, with regular prices up to $1.00. Promotion highlights waterproof and perspiration proof fabric. Located in Main floor east showroom.
Hearing on widening Congress Street North Side
The board of appraisal of benefits and damages will meet in the council chamber at city hall Thursday evening June 3 to hear property owners about widening Congress Street 12 feet on the north side and to hear owners regarding a grade change on Huntington Road.
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City Hall
Congress Street
Huntington Road
Tax protests ignite rioting in Malay peninsula
Reports from Nagasaki describe serious uprisings in northern Malay peninsula sparked by taxation. About three thousand rebels reportedly repulsed a punitive expedition, attacking villages and towns and killing many white residents. The British administrator advises white women to seek refuge in Siam.
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Tokio
Malay Peninsula
Nagasaki
Siam
May Day at Mount Holyoke College in Mount Holyoke
May Day exercises at Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass were postponed from yesterday due to rain and held today with a student procession in fancy dress to the outdoor auditorium the crowning of the May Queen and dances around the May pole featured in the program
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South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke College
Fruit Jar Rings And Rubber Accessories Ad
A vintage ad touts Fruit Jar Rings from the Pure Gum quality line with Mason, Lightning and Atlas rings at 10 cents or 3 for 25 cents. It also promotes Rubber Collars by Challenge Brand at 25 cents, Dull Finish 20 cents, and Rubber Heels for ladies and men.
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Mason, Lightning and
ATLAS
The Sale of Porch Furniture at Willow and Reed
The sale advertises Willow Furniture pieces in brown silver gray and ivory including porch rockers chairs and settees with a 20 percent discount. Hong Kong Chairs and Rockers in Chinese peeled cane in colors offered at about one third off. Canvas reclining chairs for camp use and a Children's Special Porch Sewing Rocker priced at 89 cents on the fourth floor.
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Hong Kong
Cts
Aria Burns Estate Administered by Daughter Delia Hickey
Delia Hickey, daughter of Maria Burns, received letters of administration in probate court this day. The estate, centered in this city, comprises three property parcels valued around $3,000. Appraisers DeLaney and Henry J. Clampett named. other heirs include Anne Daley of Bridgeport, Kate Donahue of Bridgeport, Marie Larrigan of Middletown, Jennie and Patrick Burns of Hartford, and Thomas and John Burns of Bridgeport.
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Delia
Hickey
Maria Burns
Jorge Miller
DeLaney
Henry J. Clampett
Anne Daley
Bridgeport
Kate Donahue
Marie Larrigan
Middletown
Jennie and
Patrick Burns
Hartford
Thomas and
John Burns
Points of Interest Market Listing and Public Disturbance
On sale Friday Fresh caught seafood and market items at Bridgeport Public Market and branch State and Bank streets plus Main street meats and groceries. An Armenian calling himself an Armenian Christian Socialist was nearly mobbed in Union Square after branding United States soldiers murderers brutes and maniacs.
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Meat ‘Department
Bridgeport
State and
Bank Streets
Asl
Main Street
Ady
Union Square
United States
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