Hell Fire Duke Philip Wharton and the Hell-Fire Club
The piece reviews Philip, Duke of Wharton, famed for brilliance and vice, founder of the Hell-Fire Club. It recounts his noble birth, rapid descent into dissipation, flight to Spain, Catholic conversion, and final life in a monastery. It notes an American, George L. Hives, as a co heir to the Barony of Wharton and cites Pope’s quip on his character.
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Philip
Duke of Wharton
George L. Hives
New York
House of Lords
Wharton
Teake Philip
Baron Wharton
Earl of Wharton
Europe
Duke of Northumberland
England
George
Spain
Seige
Gibraltar
Hell-Fire Clubs
Ireland
Duke Philip
Hell-Fire
Pope
Patriotic Committee Observes Few Citizens Saluting
The Municipal Patriotic committee notes a sparse crowd during the parade with several hundred spectators at Lafayette and State Streets. Observers report women in line of sight did not salute as flags passed. Members urge discouraging small flag carrying to maintain respect.
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Municipal Patriotic Committee
Lafayette
Iites
Saas
Saluting the Flag Sparks Debate in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport committee member questioned the practice of saluting the flag as it passes. He noted that the only people observed saluting were not Bridgeport residents, implying a perception of conspicuousness or ridicule.
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Bridgeport
Japanese Confer On Guarding Peking Boundary
London reports note intense interest in talks between Japan and Peking over Shantung disturbances. Cabinet sessions weigh extending Japanese guards on the Chinese rail to other Shantung areas only if Beijing offers satisfactory protection. Chinese requests May 29 seek measures guarding Japanese lives and property as revolutionary actions spread through Hu Nan and Szechuan.
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London
Japan
Peking
Shantung
Hu-Nan
Szechuang
Barbers May Raise Prices Here Soon
Barbers may raise prices for haircuts from 25 to 35 cents and shaves from 15 to 20 cents, a topic discussed in Bridgeport shops. The report notes feldspar uses in pottery and glaze, abrasive materials, roofing, and potential as plant fertilizer, with 1915 US output and prices detailed. Maine leads production. several states follow with varying shares. Union dock workers at Seattle strike for higher wages. Chief Iron Tail dies on a train near Fort Wayne, death revealed in Chicago.
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Bridgeport
Frank J. Katz
United States Geological Survey
Maine
North Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Maryland
California
New Hampshire
Virginia
Seattle
Chief Iron Tail
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
Moton takes charge as Tuskegee principal
Major Robert Russa Moton, a Black officer, installed as principal of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He vows to pursue Washington policy, urges teamwork between races and continued selfless service, stressing education, co operation, and responsible leadership amid ongoing racial challenges.
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Major Moton
Tuskegee
Ala
Robert Russa Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Dr. Washington
Institute
New York
Conater
Armstrong
Washington
Frissell
Campbell
Werner Henderson
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Build For Bridgeport Movement urges wise talk and deeds
In this Nutmeg State Mind ad from Bridgeport, the speaker calls out amateurs who croak that home building is impossible. They urge residents to plan, work, and fund homes, with merchants, manufacturers, and bankers contributing. The plea contrasts crackpot optimism with practical action to solve the housing issue.
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Build For Bridgeport Movement
Commencement Exercises Include Notable Addresses
The day featured two sessions with Warren Logan presiding in the morning as students participated in religious life and devotion. In the afternoon, W. W. Campbell led the inauguration ceremonies with remarks from Dr. Hollis Burke Frissell, Dr. H. T. Kealing, Charles Henderson, and William F. Feagin.
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Warren Logan
W. W. Campbell
Board of Trustees
Hollis Burke Frissell
Hampton Agricultural and Industrial Institute
H. T. Kealing
Western University
Quindaro
Kan
Charles Henderson
Alabama
William F. Feagin
Field Marshal Cheers Austrians In Italy
On the anniversary of Italy's war declaration against Austria Hungary Field Marshal Archduke Fredérick, commander-in-chief, issued an order praising Austro Hungarian forces. He said brave aviators and fleet spread terror, and that the hour of attack has come to drive invaders from the southwest frontier.
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Berlin
Archduke Fredérick
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Obituaries and a Harvard unit reviewed at Cambridge
The funeral of Frederick Lucas, who died from burns, was held at his mother's home in Nichols at 2 pm with burial in Lakeview cemetery. Betsy O White, widow of William B White, aged 70, died at her Longbrook Avenue home. born in Scotland, she lived in Stratford many years and is survived by several children. Margaret Britt, widow of Matthew Britt, died at St. Vincent's Hospital. born in Ireland, she resided at 786 Grand Street. Major General Leonard Wood and Governor McCall of Boston reviewed the Harvard University regiment 1000 strong at the Cambridge Stadium.
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Frederick Lucas
Burns
Nichols
Lakeview Cemetery
Betsy O. White
Betsy O
William B. White
Longbrook Avenue
Mrs. White
Scotland
Stratford
Margaret Britt
Margaret
Matthew Britt
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mrs. Britt
Ireland
Grand Street
Leonard Wood
Governor McCall
Boston
Harvard University
Campriage
Switzer Charged in Manslaughter Case in Hartford
Hartford May 31 George J Switzer of Litchfield was in police court charged with manslaughter after his May 21 automobile strike in Hartford killed Samuel Levin age 15 with a fractured skull. Switzer was bound over to the superior court under $2,000 bonds.
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Hartford
George J. Switzer
Litchfield
Samuel Levin
Switzer
Leonardi's Liver-Aid promises vitality and liver health
Advertisement touts Leonardi's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable tonic for women and men with weak vitality. Claims to purify liver stomach and bowels without calomel, easing constipation indigestion biliousness headaches and fatigue. Sold at Hin dle's Drug Stores 987 Main and 909 Main streets for 65 cents.
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Leonardi
Hindle
Main Street
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Richmond Ranges
Lehigh
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Ave
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