Bridgeport Notes In 1879 Autumn News And Events
Bridgeport items from 1879 cover harvests and peach markets, railroad shares, game laws, fairs, church and diocese news, Grand Lodge I C O F, postages, veterans reunions, a 28 hour charity walk, deaf mute meeting, street improvements, oyster catering, a lawsuit over agent fees, military staff for flag day, voter registrar sessions, and plans for the steamship Laura to New York with fares and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Steamboat Co
John
Hubbell
Laura
New York City
Lridgeport
John McNeil
New York
Bridgeport
A LINE O CHEER By John Kendrick Bangs
This damaged OCR fragment mentions John Kendrick Bangs and a poetic line about not waiting to die and leave behind “Things of a Kind” etc. It references Chicago offices and newspaper circulation notes, but provides no clear news event or date.
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THE
Associated Ee Press
John Kendrick Bangs
Dee Bed Dee Wak
Morning Tea Musings and Social Echoes from Boston
A mosaic of stray phrases and clippings reflecting daily life. Snatches on taxes, fashion, bombs of humor, and public concerns swirl around Boston and national topics. The text hints at lingering postwar sentiments and everyday chatter about duties, leisure, and work.
Hoarding Money Versus Saving in France and U S Banking
An editorial contrasts hoarding with saving, arguing saving funds productive enterprises through banks and loans. It notes France’s rural hoarding during crises, compares household check usage and credit flow, and credits American bank advertising for encouraging saving over hoarding to boost industry and national growth.
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France
Germany
Paris
Charges Against Burleson Spark House Probe
The House voted 24 to 22 to order an inquiry into Postmaster General Burleson over alleged Civil Service violations. Critics say he ignored Civil Service recommendations, used temporary appointees, and let politics intrude into appointments, challenging the integrity of the Postal Service and Civil Service reforms.
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Burleson
House
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Cardinal Mercier’s Question On Bridges And Time
Cardinal Mercier asked why cross under the river when bridges exist, symbolizing America’s haste for speed and show. The columnist notes Americans rush through life, neglecting beauty and leisure, while the cardinal’s age and perspective reveal a deeper moral query about values.
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Cardinal
Cardinal Mercier
East River
America
Manhattan
Lessons on a Great People and Puzzling Contrasts
A voice reflects on a remarkable people whose many facets resist simple labeling. In vivid images a skyscraper echoes a grand cathedral and colossal bridges dazzle, yet a foul subway scene hints at deeper tensions awaiting His Holiness.
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Cardinal
Mercier
ageHone
Cardinal Ola
Rise and Growth of the Department of Justice
A historical overview of the U S Department of Justice from its modest origins to a large wartime and postwar legal powerhouse. It notes growth during the Spanish American War and World War I, the Bureau of Investigation, divisions under an assistant attorney general, rising prestige despite modest pay, and the department’s portraits and Latin motto Quinto Dan Justitia Sequitur.
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Washington
Department
Congress
Department of Justice
Driegs
Val
Caldwell
Palmer
Mrr
Richard Oiney
Olney
Brent
Supreme Court of the United States
Oid
Joseph Choate
Choate
Uncle Sam
Randolph
United States
Spain
Oot Anto
Bureau of Investigation
Utis
Rody
Frank I. Nebeker
Rede
Robert Smith
Jefferson
Madison
Robey Smith
Granfather
Smit
Department of Justica
Lega
Queenlizabeth
Attonrney
Johnson
Taylor
Wihio
St Nebeker
Justier
Department of Justies
Funeral for Gompers Father Draws Wide Attendees
From all walks of life, mourners attend the funeral for Samuel J. Gompers father of AFL president Samuel Gompers. Six grandchildren served as pallbearers, Hand-in-Hand society members were honorary pallbearers, services led by Dr Edward Osmann at a funeral parlor, interment in Washington Cemetery, with changes in fate noted. Married news lists Edward P Gregory to Mary E Brinsmade in Trumbull.
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New York
Samuel J. Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Boston
Gompers
Funers
Edward Osmann
The
Hebrew Tabernacle
Qulerments
Washington Cemetery
Congregational Church
Trumbull
MT. Merwin
Edward Pp. Gregory
Waterpury
Mary E. Brinsmade
Annapolis Solves Housing Problem for Naval Officers
Annapolis Md Sent 14 authorities plan to housing naval officers with ready-cut army surplus houses. Fifteen units will be set near the Marine Barracks across College Creek from the Naval Academy reservation. Five room bungaloid structures will be enlarged with shorts and some permanent houses planned nearby to end officer rent burdens.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Army
Marine Barracks
College Cree
Psulatr Academy
Rovernment
The Sobering Bundle Walt Mason Poem Fragment
A rough verse fragment mocks savers and anti Russian sentiment, noting fear of devastation and calls for law and order. It contrasts frugal saver thrift with agitators, suggesting a polarized view of justice and wealth amid upheaval. The text resembles a dated, satirical poetry piece with political undertones.
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BY Briggs
Who
New York and
New Haven Road
Monroe
Tpurnbull
Huntington
Father McCabe
Fairfield
Father Criminus
Greenwich
National
Grand Lodge I. C. O. F
Baltimore
Thomas Sterling
Gac
Burlock Mttt. Co
Chandler Smith
Twenty-third Regiment
C. W
Georgetown
Scleeter Bridgeport
Ellen M. Mitchell
St. Louis
George J. Nichols
West St
G. A. Lt. Hall
George J. Law
St. John’s Wall
Madison Square, Garden
Merritt
Conna
Christ Church
Buck
Newtown
Bradley Nichols
Mairfield
Danbury News
Charles BE
Goodale
Danbury
Wall Street
Alexander Calhoun
Hartford
Maggie Mitchell
Calhoun
J K. Hawley
Richard Pitzgibbons
Bridgyport
Wm. HH
Mallory
First Cavalry
John Speidel
Charles Wi
Lody
Norwalk
Chase
Lincoln
Capitol
Connecticut
Trailfield
First Connecticut
Harris
Cavalry Association
Edwygus
California
Lihat
East
North Church
Parlor Neck
Prank Sammis
Minch
Jevery
Will seeSammer
Lekker Tonony
Pacers Foreign Advertising Representatives
Metropolitan Towser
New York, N. Y
John Glass Peoples Gas
Chicago
Tila
Barnum
Audit Bureau of Ele
Dingaling
Ems
Rotmania
Peret
Sam Hill
Bedness
Mr. Belden
Ldn
League of Nations
New York Central
Pershing
Hob
Merrimac Fame
Profiteer
Jes
Uncle Sam’s Law Firm
Frederic J. Askin
Walt Mason
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