Rambling Narrative of Mediterranean Expedition and Local Notes
Fragmented 19th century Bridgeport column recounts a Mediterranean naval expedition under Sardinia aimed at freeing Christians held by Barbary powers, with vivid impressions of ships and landscapes. It blends historical reflection with local items on personal mentions, school gatherings, Beardsley Park, a Derby game, and the Ramblers road race setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Bram Satunday
Sxmouth
Royal
Leviathan
Alex
Montague
Nemeia
Sardinia
Christiaan
Grape Vines Early Radishes and Local Baseball News
A torn local page notes a missing roll of security funds in New Haven with a reward offered. It mentions Senator Zerah Fairman’s stance on legislative battles and hints at lobby attacks. Also covered are grape vines and worm dangers, early radishes grown by Barney Ward, and the Hobart House centennial event with local remarks. The Wheaton Baseball Club reports officers chosen and Wallace’s Depot highlights travel notices and bread merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Avenue
New York & New Have
New Haver
Zerah
Peirman
Bourgeois of France Aged Statesman and Premier
Leon Victor Auguste Bourgeois former prime minister and radical cabinet leader born Paris May 28 1861 began public service in 1877 as secretary general in the Marne prefecture later serving as prefect of Tarn and Hautes-Garonne. His stormy premiership saw Canal Scandal and Algerian land disputes, with later roles in Foreign Affairs and Education before illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Victor Auguste Hourstois
France
Aria
Tide Briand
M. Boursevis
Paris
Seine
Haut- Garonne
Ministry of the Interior
Police
F tVe
Chamber of Deputies
Alexandre
Ribot
Abie Mitister
Qrance
Paine
M. Bourgeois
Panama
Ealt
TFOR
1eUs
Chamber of Deptaties
Priests on the Front Lines of Europe’s War Heroic Chaplains Die for Soldiers
Paris May 29 A campaign by radical anti clerical groups targets priests at battlefronts but public sympathy highlights the priests extraordinary service. Many chaplains and priests served with stretcher bearers and combat units, with several killed or wounded while tending the injured. Bishops and war clerics are cited for devotion, courage, and self sacrifice amid bombardments and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert
Pall Pourtles
Abraham Bloch
Saint-Die
Vilier
Arras
Duburent
Etreme
Champagne
Thinot
Perrot
Sid
Verdun
Stataeu
France
Enen
Ruch
Th Corps
Charles Ruch
Henracque
Legion of Honor
Abbe
Henricaye
Wedding Rings Your Bride Deserves the Best
A local ad promotes a complete line of seamless wedding rings in correct style and finish. It highlights wedding gifts and a wide stock including watches, silverware, cut glass, clocks, jewelry, fountain pens, purses, and a fine line of diamonds noted for their brilliance.
Poison Gas Bombs Traced To 1614 in Dutch Fort Text
Historical note reveals early poison gas use with jars found at Flushing fort in 1887. Jars resembled shells and contained asphyxiants from Spanish pepper to antimony, tied to pyrotechnic references from 1614 and 1651. Additional unfilled jars stored at Veere indicate centuries old stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Netherlands
Europe
Flushing
Holland
Veere
Mrs Kearns Improves After Bridgeport Hospital Operation
Mrs Catherine Kearns of Connecticut Avenue, who lost a leg in Stratford when hit by a car on December 10, 1915, is resting comfortably at Bridgeport Hospital. Surgeon Dr Philip Bill led the operation with Dr Howard Fitzgerald assisting. The driver was never apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kearns
Connecticut Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Philip Bill
Ha‘ward Fitzgerald
Kearns
Maintreet
Stratford
Germans Encourage Women to Become Mothers by Payments
Berlin May 29 A Berlin woman who bore twins won a ruling that she could receive nursing money and weekly war assistance for more than one child. The Imperial Insurance Bureau said the law allows multiple payments, stressing mothers should be nourished as two or three children demand more nourishment than one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Thut
Imperial Insurance Bureau
Insurance
Imperial Bureau
Nothnagie's Furnishings Promotes Community Service
The store emphasizes community support through consistent value and lasting quality. It notes that affordable pricing never sacrifices goodness, aiming for lasting customer satisfaction and dependable home furnishings. Meanwhile Bulgarian and Austrian forces abandoned Albania's interior, leaving residents in a state of starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothnagies
Nothnngie
Attenton
Nothnagie
Albania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgeport
Decatur
Hristian
Harbary
Sonia Sogome
Guttetema Gardens
Alanine
Aapahuvir
Irke
At Germin
Mle
Fife
Graes
Igdies
Ed Frake
Weels
Father McCann
Sacred Heart Church
Plainville
Father Carroll
St Mary's
Park Avenue
End University School
TW. Birdseye
Fairfield Avenue
Atwater
Mills
Seeley
Burton
Land
Birmingham
Beardsley Park
Aestierianson
Etic Gan Sith
James Butler
Ragel
Rachel
Wheeler& Wilson
Clork
Meards- Jay Park
Brookison
Coughta
DERBY
Avor Park
Mansfield
O'Rourke
Corcoram and Fisher
Ramblers
Harry Bil
Edward , Menard
Seth B. Jones
Judees
Charles Buison
Fr. Breckbill
Harry Eliott
Neorern
James I. McGovern
George Tikemen
William Miles
Lou P. Bristol
F. Blood
William Selteam
F. Freeland
F. Lovestove
A. Frederickson
J. Gelvy
G Brotherton
Barney Ward
Wail Street
Barney
Whetelor & Wilson Baseball
J. Award
Walter Hatch
C. , Alvord
See
W. Thomes
E. Frask Ludden
Witte Somndore
Hobart
Palefield
Edward Hobart
Bimpson
Wetantin
Fatr- Tell
Wallace
Horse Fairroad Company
A. TY
Hakary
Bridgensrt
Pax
Orm Beck
John Beck
SOM
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Bairfield Avenue
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmsey
Airteld Ave
Hayes Fish CO
Star Street
Jaycox Rubber CO
Main St
Corner Elm St
Public Market & Branch
State & Bank
STS
E. Main ST
Cartwright
House OF Better Shoes
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News
Main Street
Clare's
George B. Clark & Co
Broad St.opp
John F. Fay
Pairfield ‘Avenue
Superior Fabrics
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Ste
Mary Roberts Rinshart
Pictorial Review
Sie
sMenet Tntlswice
Cam Lie
Tsele
Palgus
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