Bridgeport Memorial Day Parade Plans 1914
Memorial Day parade details in Bridgeport with divisions marching on Fairfield Avenue Broad Street and Cannon Street. Includes grand marshal list Captain John J. Hibernian Rifles and units from Conn. regiments and Naval Militia. Ceremony at City Hall features speeches, prayers, and school choir performances.
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Charles B. Watson
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Fed Bisekacorpe No. 2
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Peel Street
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Myrtle Avenue
Wheeler
First Memorial Day Parade in Bridgeport
The article recalls Bridgeport’s first Memorial Day parade, noting Gen. John A. Logan’s influence and local G. A. R. veterans. It describes parade formation on Beaver Street to Fairfield Avenue, a 2 PM march to the park, and a wooden cenotaph at Seaside Park decorated with flowers. The piece lists groups that participated, many of which later dissolved, and cites lasting Memorial Day traditions.
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Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Pairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Greee Street
Broad’ Street
Broad Streets
Fon Street
John Street
Yes
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Monument
Riveway
Caerrases
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Nazombie
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S.ee Sefesak
Ana Propsre
Sepelimea
Doseswite Idahotar
Orig
Broadelty Hall
Clifford B. Wik
Aldermen
Ayenua
Gine
Orar of
Perats
John A. Logan
Grand Republic
James Aes
Alfred B. Beers
N. H. Root
Paseshal
G. Ohnesberg
Maj
BM. Kelly
Maj. I. N. Middlebrook
Samuel B. Sumner
S. B. Sumner
David B. Lockwood
Samuel Zeee
Beaver Street
Existtence
Elias Howe Post
G. A. RF
Parasia
Sebatien Corps
Germania
St. Patrick’s T. A. B
Wheeler & Wilson
Heddle
Lving
Bowie
Grand Army of
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States
Porto Ricci
Arkansas
Florida
Church Taps Concert Series Retreat at Flagstaff
J J Palmer edited bu gler. The event series Retreat at Flagstaff features music by the Coast Artillery Corps Band and the Wheeler Wilson Band, consolidated.
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Flag Staff
Coast Artillery Corps
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Consolidated
Boy Scouts Aid G A R Men on Memorial Day
Bridgeport Boy Scouts plan a Memorial Day buoy day aiding G A R members. The committee includes Charles Noren F E Maitland and Robert Cunningham. Scouts report at 7 am to organize cemetery flower planting and escort G A R veterans with canteens and camp chairs. First aid stations and tents will be set along the march route with Scoutmasters McClellan Smith Riley directing.
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Etray
Two Autos Collide Hurled Riders From Motorcycles
A Milford turnpike crash involving two autos and four riders left two women on rear motorcycles and the Connecticut car’s occupants, including F. Tuttle of New Haven, injured but not. The Connecticut driver allegedly split from the motorcycles, then struck the opposing auto. Police noted the glare from the bikes blinded the driver.
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New ‘Haven
Carter Demands Borino Be Tried for Blackmail
In Shelton, prosecutors and lawyers discussed the case involving Borino and Delia with states attorney Carter, noting possible immunity attempts and immunity offers. Bonds were in question as officials debated whether Borino and Meniero acted beyond instructions amid the Delia house setup.
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de Oie
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Aejad
Kmail
Delta
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Shelton
Louis Pinto
Derby
Frank
Alex Harrilla
Corino
Augustine Forilla
Guisseppindro
Frank de Sacio
Clitus King
Férilla
Ralph Tf. Borino
Central Labor Agency
Warner Building
Bridgeport
Boerino
Forilla
Manferd
Jacob Jacobelli
John W. Banks
Manisto
Empress of Ireland disaster claims vast loss of life
Panic flooded the St Lawrence wharf as rescuers and townspeople aided survivors after the liner Empress of Ireland was rammed. Twelve bodies lay on the pier, while lifeboats and debris drifted in icy waters. Captain Kendall and several engineers were rescued amid a large tally of injured passengers and crew.
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Hureka
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I. Black
Mrs.Black
Henderson
Adidress
Jhowland's Entrances in Fairfield and Cannon Streets
Fairfield business district shows Jhowland's entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. Service changes noted for Friday May 29 1914 with forecast for fair and warmer weather.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Stret
Store Open Tonight For Holiday Needs
Store invites shoppers for last minute holiday enjoyment with selections for sport wear horse comfort and more. The notice adds that the store is closed all day Memorial Day.
Salvation Army delegates attend London Convention lineup
A list of Salvation Army delegates to the London Convention includes Commissioner and Mrs Rees of Toronto Field Secretary Col Gaskin and wife and other officers from Canada and the United States. The group, totaling 28 officers, travels from Toronto Winnipeg Ottawa Hamilton Calgary and more. The bandmaster is Adjutant Lansing and the report notes a government account and morning spree totals.
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London
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Montreal
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Winnipes
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Henry Birkett
Carstairs
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Ottawa
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Moose Jaw
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Chicago
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Winnipeg
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Freeman
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Calgary
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Toronto
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William Morgan
Winniper
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Jonnie Newton
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Buegland
John Patterson
Robert Patterson
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Alt
J. Pea
Peterboro
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M. Priestly
Edmonton
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Immi- Race Department
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Rescue Home
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Empress of Ireland Disaster Details Surface in Reports
Montreal May 22 official account from Captain Kendall describes the Empress of Ireland halted by dense fog and struck amidships by the collier Storstad. The ship carried 1,437 aboard, including 660 crew and passengers. Storstad tonnage is 6,028. A special train was sent from Father Point to fetch survivors. The Empress of Britain, sister ship, previously rammed Helvelia in a similar incident.
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Empress of Ireland
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Newcastle
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Christiania
Norway
Empress of Ireland sinks after collision near Pathe
A 1:40 a.m. collision 20 miles off Pathe results in the Empress of Ireland sinking with many survivors rescued by nearby steamers. Reports list sailors and passengers including Rowan, Alex Sed, Murphy, Bore, and Mrs Sle as rescued or missing, with EMS and other vessels aiding.
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Shipwreck passenger reports from Rimouski hinted rescue
A Rimouski correspondent relayed a message stating about four hundred passengers were landed and the Lady Peer Eureka and related vessels were downed. The report aligns with other cables noting survivors aboard the Lady Evalyn and other boats. Canadian Pacific Railway arranged to send the Alsatian from Québec to Liverpool to assist in rescue efforts.
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le Petrie
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la Patcle
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Evalyn
Women's mote championship won by Bishop of Brooklawn Cubete
The May 39 meeting reports the Brooklawn Club team from Bridgfort, Conn, led by Bishop, captured the women's mote championship with a strong play. The scant readable text notes a victory credited to Bishop and the Brooklawn group as the key result.
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