Nominates Von Hindenburg for President of German Republic
Berlin Aug 28 Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has been nominated by the People's party for president of the German Republic for the next election. If he accepts his immense popularity could deliver victory. A letter from nearly 100 German women organizations praises his leadership and calls for a revival of the fatherland.
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People’s Party
Berlin
Germany
Marsshall von Hindenberg
German Republic
Hanover
Bismarck
Kaiserreich
Versailles
Wilhelm I
Tannenberg
Cea, Press
Negroes press for rights end oppression in Senate hearing
A.N. Whaley and William Monroe Trotter urged amending the peace treaty to grant racial equality and protect Negroes in the United States. They warned that without change serious trouble could follow, asserting the black man will not endure past abuses. Only five Republican committee members attended. A closing note critiqued a city figure who boasts after relocating.
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Washington
National Equal Rights League
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
A. Whaley
New York
William Monroe Trotter
Boston
League
Amelia
Associated Press
United States
Hersford's Acid Phosphate Ad Claims Tastier Drink
An old advert promotes Hersford's Acid Phosphate as making all drinks tastier and fat friendly, claiming it improves how you feel and encouraging readers to buy a bottle.
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Hersford
Railroad Board Ready on Trains
The railroad board urges cooperation from state and local peace officers to enforce federal statutes protecting railroad property and operations. Instructions have been sent to U S district attorneys and marshals to pursue enforcement, with governors and mayors asked to aid in enforcing state statutes and municipal regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prince of Wales speech drawn huge Ottawa crowd
Sixty thousand gathered on Parliament Hill Ottawa to welcome the Prince of Wales arriving by special train from Toronto. The governor general's address, signed by Premier Borden, pledged to strengthen ties between Canadians and the British crown amid the cheering ceremony.
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Ottawa
Ont
Associated Press
Parliament Hill
Prince of Wales
Toronto
Princce
Borden
Praises Mrs Wilson As Unconscious Aid to Cupid
Charles James an Anertown expeditionary private praised First Lady Mrs Wilson as an unconscious aid to Cupid after meeting Paris fashion model Golon at a Paris shop. James escorted Golon home and he later married her.
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Mrs. Wilson
Cupid
York
Charles James
Harrisburg
Mars
Woodrow Wilson
Golon
Paris
Suzanne
Monsilarly
America
James
Two men escape Queens County Jail by cutting bars
Two prisoners slipped from Queens County Jail by cutting cell bars on the second tier, fell fifteen feet, and climbed a sixteen foot wall with alleged outside help via filed tools. Warden Brewell sought a general police alarm. Henry Schroeder, 22, of Brooklyn, and Joseph Blunt, 35, of Flushing, were awaiting trial on larceny and burglary charges.
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New York
Aus
Queens Country
Brewell
Henry Schroeder
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Tar Rockaway
Joseph Blunt
Flushing
K. 1
Obituary Notes for Mrs Mary A Walsh and Others
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary A Walsh at 8:30 AM from her daughter's home with a high mass at St Marys Church. Other notices include Rufus T Sherwood and John Lasnocyky deaths with multiple family and funeral details and burial plans. Mary E Borett also noted with services and burial.
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Mary A. Walsh
Mary A. Wallsh
Rank
Rufus T. Sherwood
Harbor Road
Southport
R. B. Hatch
Southport Trinity Episcopal Church
John Lasnocyky
Harbor
View Avenue
Black Rock
Frank Polke & Son
State Street
St. Stephen's Hungarian Hk
Churen
Bridgeport Weather Forecast From The Post Building Almanac
Weather notes from the Bridgeport Post Building thermometer and barometer show temperatures near 29.50 inches and a high around 67 degrees at 10 p.m. The forecast calls for little temperature change Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions Saturday in Western New York, winds from the Atlantic off the coast, and generally fair weather east of the Mississippi with moderate west to southwest winds and partly cloudy skies from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. The Daily Almanac provides tide data with high water at 6.66 P.M. and low water at 8.34 P.M.
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Maglind
Pridagy
New York
Atlantic Coast
Sandy Wook
Bridgeport
MidMebrook Almuine
Parisian actors threaten strike over manager demands
Parisian actors threaten a theater strike similar to New York action unless managers grant demands of the Federation of Theatrical Employees. The ultimatum expires in September. Managers warn of a lockout and plan to show moving pictures if the strike occurs.
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PAIS
Associated Press
Paris
New York
Federation of Theatrical
Betel Nut Use Deeply Rooted in Southeast Asia
A Savannah Morning News excerpt discusses how betel nut chewing pervades southern Asia from Siam to India. It notes universal social importance, home preparation, and effects on teeth, strength, and mood, contrasting Western reactions and warning of excessive use.
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Asia
Nilsah
Siam
Malta
Ceylon
India
Miki
Savannah Morning News
Fraternal Nutmeg Encampment Rehearsal Set for Initiation Night
Members of Nutmeg Encampment plan a rehearsal for first degree work following a September meeting. Bridgeport Lodge Knights of Pythias will institute new members, with enthusiasm noted among attendees. In other news, Benjamin Stehrer sues Lester Wagner for $400 in a suit over a failed 1918 partnership and unpaid balance. the case proceeds in Superior Court.
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Bridgeport Lodge
I. of
Bridsepor Hide
Knights of Sythias
Lust
Stixber
Benjamin Steiher
Lester Wagner
Bridgeport
Defendent
Hewitt Street
Steel Strike Threatened Over Conference With U S Steel
After a federation meeting the steel and iron workers union issued a letter to W H Gary of United States Steel Corp warning a strike would be enforced unless an interview with the committee was granted within a set deadline. The letter, dated New York, urges discussion of wages hours and conditions and cites poor living and employment conditions among steel workers families.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Steel and Iron Workers Union
W. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Ietter
New York
Steel Workers
Saumuel Gompers
Kuvike
Wei
Bersond
Urges Unanimous Pershing for President in Debate
In Washington on August 38, Representative Campbell of Pennsylvania proposed making General Pershing the unanimous choice for president. He urged Congress to set aside partisanship and democracy to back Pershing as the nation’s leader at the conventions assembling next year.
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Gen. Pershing
Washington
Congress
Pershins
Willmiade
Representative Campbell
Pennsylvania
Campbell
United States
Crystal gazing and ancient religion in old texts
The Detroit News discusses crystal gazing and magic mirrors in ancient religion and wizardry, noting obsidian mirrors in use by Mesoamerican and Mayan cultures. It compares early crystal gazing with modern practices and claims of visions, referencing Texcatlipoca and other gods.
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Say
The
Detroit News
Maus
Japu
Texcatlipuee
British Museum
Poty
Byven
Elysia
Jensth
Vie
Amd
The Kiss Length Debate Across Censorship Boards
A letter discusses film censorship limits on screen kisses. It notes authorities aim to curb long passionate scenes, citing Chicago and Ohio boards setting about three feet of reel time, roughly four seconds, as a guideline. The piece mentions Los Angeles regulators objecting to kisses longer than a two foot read as a kiss.
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Feysay
Moving Picture Consors
Burgurel
Chicago
Olio
To. Angeles
Rheumatism remission tale leads Bridgeport brace
This Bridgeport advertisement relays a testimonial from John Ideas of S Morehouse Street about relief from chronic rheumatism after trying CINOT, claiming it transformed his energy, digestion, and pain levels. The piece promotes CINOT through Hartigan's Drug Store on Fairfield Avenue as the Bridgeport public is urged to visit for this tonic.
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Styx
John Ldeas
Morehouse Sireet
Vridgenert
Mr. Luca
Cinot
Amy Wite
Bridgepore
Hartigan’s Drug Store
Ai Fairfield Avenue
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G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
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Queen Prison
Bridgeport Records
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Iiet
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Ciango
Denver
Hatteras
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Hkaunas City
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Cidy
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Northfiehd
Pittsburgh
Portland
Buda Clowdy
Minneapolis
Amerique
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Pes Bey Riara
Bittpass
E. H. Gary
A. F. of
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Marcos A. Smith
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Frank GB. Brandegee
Arcola
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John Lucas
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