Villa era commander and feared leader in Mexico
Francisco Villa governed by love and fear inspiring fervent loyalty among his men. Accounts describe his relentless discipline, brutal punishments, and bold tactics, while contrasting views credit General Felipe Angeles with strategic planning. The piece also notes debunked claims about Villa’s true name and recounts sensational tales from his campaigns.
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Villa
Felipe Angelos
Caapul
Epeg
St. Cyr
Col. Fierro
Kidney doctor warnings on bladder and kidney care
Dr Carey, a bladder and kidney specialist, warns patients that even mild kidney issues require attention. The notice cites concerns about general kidney treatment practices and mentions treatments and prescriptions dispensed through drug stores.
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Carey
Jhag
Public Service Taxes Paid by State for Fiscal Year
Tax payments by public service corporations added about 2.3 million dollars to state funds, up about 200 thousand from last year. The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad led with 1.5 million, others include Central New England 50 thousand, Shore Line 25 thousand, Southern New England 25 thousand, Connecticut Company 475 thousand, and utilities like gas electric and water firms contributing 260 thousand and 52 thousand respectively. Some firms protested.
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Treasury
New York, New Haven & Hartford “Railroad Company
Central New
Connecticut
Shore Line Company
Vermont
Fredric Railroad
Southern ‘Phone
New England
American Telegraph and Elephore Company
New York Telephone Company
Pea ‘Telegraph Company
Western Union
French Telegraph Company
Gas, Electric, Light and ‘Power Companies
Water and Water Power Companies
Conifre y Simlar bout heads A A program
Boxing fans reject Saturday shows as Bridgesport Athletic Amusement Co Inc moves to Monday nights. Frankie Confrey and Chick Stilar box in catchweights around 137 pounds. Jimmy Kelley aims to carry over and Louis Bosash Zor looms as potential foe. Mike McCabe vs Ise Webber opens the card in an open air arena State Street Wyoming Bayonne spelling and timing by Conner.
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George Dwyer
Bridgesports Athletic & Amusement Coy Inc
Frankie Confrey
Jimmy Kelley
Louis Bosash Zor
Mike McCabe
New York
Ise Webber
Bayonne
N. J
Young Corey
Open Air Arena
State
Ban Lifted On One Piece Bathing Suit In New York
July 28 report notes Chief Patrick J. Tracy of Long Beach lifting a ban on the one piece bathing suit. He urges restraint and moral guidance, saying style matters but morality comes first, urging wearers to uphold propriety.
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Mexico
Raiser
Villa
Cording
Doresteo
California
New York
Diogenes
Aristotle
Pation
Patrick J. Tracy
Long Beach
Sign Agreement on Oil Supplies Continued From Page One
The document states the agreement date does not affect other governments or their nationals and preserves exclusive rights to France or Great Britain. It guarantees France a share in output at ordinary commercial prices and allows France and Britain to share on fair terms for other territories, with similar demands extended to French solonica and British crown colonies.
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France
Great Britain
Great
Mills Close in Gary as Fuel Shortage Idles 6000 Workers
Gary Indiana July 28 A fuel shortage leaves about 6000 workers idle at the American sheet and tin mill one of the largest of its kind. The We EBonso mers in the Gary works are operating only intermittently.
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Gary
Ind
American Sheet and Tin
Gary Works
Obituary notices for Fry Rogers Wheeler and relatives
Funeral services were held for William HH Fry at Lieberum and Heaphy mortuary with Rev. Wiemer officiating. Burial followed at Wooster cemetery with Odd Fellows service. Also reported are the funeral of Mrs Katherine S Rogers at Huntington Road home and a requiem at St Charles church with multiple clergy. Hobart R Wheeler dies after long illness aged 79. services at his city home with burial at Long Hill cemetery. survivors include wife, son D Fairchild Wheeler, and brother Wilmot C Wheeler. Burial at Long Hill cemetery.
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William WH. Fry
William HH. Fry
Lieberum & Heaphy
State Street
Herman Ig. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Parick
Joseph Crowe
William G. Henderson
Joseph Korcamaros
Wooster
Danbury
Odd Fellows of
Katherine S. Rogers
Huntington Road
St. Charles’ Church
Dennia Moran
Michael J. Lynch
St. Mary's Church
Trumbull
Bridgeport Trust Co
D. Fairchild Wheeler
wWiimot C. Wheeler
Robert Sheffield
Long Hil
Stephen F. Sherman, Jr
John’s Episcopal Church
Long Hill’ Cemetery
Weather forecast for New England and U.S. Showers and fair days
Southern New England will be partly cloudy Thursday and Friday brings fair skies with a slight temperature rise Turle changes noted Northern New England to expect showers Thursday with Friday fair except central and eastern Maine Also general U S temperatures higher east of the Rockies with some showers in northern New York and New England Thursday or Thursday night The Daily Almanac notes sun rise and set times and lunar data for Bridgeport area
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New England
Maine
United States
Rocky Mountains
New York
Bridgeport
Middlebrook Almanac
Cooperation Sought On Rush Hour Bus Overcrowding
Jitney buses near Main and Fairfield faced severe crowding from 5 to 6 30 pm as pedestrians struggled to board. State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel warned there must be no overload while Bridgeport and Park City bus leaders sought talks in Hartford. Local officials report recent improvements but stress the need for cooperation to prevent future congestion.
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Main
Fairfield Avenue
Stoeckel
Hartford
Harry Frank
Keonge Bevang
North Main Stret
North End
Bethany Chapel
Commiaiéner Stoecke Haa
Rata
Drunkenness arrests rise with three nabbed by police
Last night a spike in drunk arrests led police to detain one woman and two men for trial today.
Don’t Lose Your Punch From Nervous System Diets Ad
A vintage advertisement urges readers to combat fainting, fatigue, and nervous tension by nourishing the blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It promotes the pills as a tonic for nerves, links poor circulation to sluggish decisions, and offers a free booklet from Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady N Y. The ad notes 63 cents per box and mail order with postpaid shipping.
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Dr. Williams
Arch Bishop Mannix barred from Ireland visit
London July 28 reporting the British government decided Mannix of Melbourne Australia will not be allowed to land in Ireland. Officials have not resolved how to handle a landing at Queens town or Liverpool and he has been officially notified he cannot go to Ireland.
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London
Mannix
Melbourne
Australia
British Isles
Ireland
Queenstown
Liverpool
Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Perfect Color Results
An old advertisement urges women to insist on Diamond Dyes to avoid streaks and ruined fabrics. It claims the Diamond Dyes package includes a color card and guarantees perfect results, warning against inferior products.
Freezone corn remedy promises painless corn removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless solution to remove hard and soft corns and interdigital corn. It claims instant relief from aching corn with a small amount, enabling lifting off the corn without soreness or irritation. Aimed at feet, with price noted as cents.
Archbishops Movements Stir News Amid Baltic Steamer Dispute
Government takes no step to stop him boarding the Steamer Baltic sailing from New Fork Geturday. The Trish office statement yesterday says Archbishop Mannix would not be slowed from landing in the British Isles, though the ruling is seen as premature at day 24.
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New Fork Geturday
Trish
Mannix
British Isles
Leset
Postcard Campaign Aims to Boost Late 19th Century Mail
Postal officials in London with Parliament influence push a postcard revival during a time of postage rate changes. The new rates place current postcards at two cents while the total stamp cost rises to four cents, prompting mass printing for upcoming demand.
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Tondon
Aicr
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Conifrey Simlar
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Tate
Reguaar
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Automobile
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Tanel Ford
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Fort CatOnts
American Hardware Stores
Middle Street
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