Harding Rejects Filipino Requests
President Harding defends American policy toward the Philippines, arguing the relationship is selfless and beneficial. He says the United States funds Philippine revenues, exempts bonds, and provides defense and markets without demanding exchange. He envisions a future where independence may come, but asserts the current bond will endure unless the Philippines chooses otherwise.
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America
Philippines
U. S
United States
Normal School May Be Saved
Plans for a summer building program by the Board of Education will lead tonight's school board meeting. Resignations from many high school teachers are expected, with about two dozen likely to leave for positions elsewhere. Dr McGovern said details on the lower school and normal school issues remain undecided. An ad for Bakers flavoring extracts appears among the readable content.
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Board of Education
McGovern
Bridgeport
Nere
Negesaary
Helen Rowland
Amerigan
Ags Veledictorian
Efidenvoy
Oll
Bridgeport High School
Luet
Samuel E. Friedman Prize and Class of 1942 Awards
The article lists award winners for the class of 1942 including Samuel E. Friedman receiving the Barnum Essay Prize and other students such as Irene F. Comer and Dorothy Whitney earning prizes named after teachers, with a Salutatory address by John Speer and a new memorial scholarship fund established by Frank Miller. The commencement program features speeches on modern girls and self determination, ending with the school song.
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Ane
Belog
Irene Francia
Mr .Moore
Fairenild
Jenna Award Speer
Halien
Katherine Jennings
Jeanette L. Matthias
Elen March
Beatrice Walder
Teachers’ Association
Helen Jeanette Cavanaugh
Margaret Faith
Irene F. Comer
Bargum
Samuel B. Friedman
Dorothy Katharine Whitner
Cecil Hogtond
Bigware
Iss Whitney
Quette
Eageny
Princfe
Onus
Goa
Dorothy R. Whitney
Graduation Address at Bridgeport High School
The commencement speech reflects on leaving Bridgeport High School, the end of boyhood, and the start of higher education or careers. It honors teachers and classmates, notes future paths, and mentions prize recipients and performances that accompanied the event.
British Marshal Wilson Murdered in Belgrave Street Shootout
A dramatic assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson unfolds on Eaton Place and Belgrave Street as two gunmen shoot him at close range as workmen repair the road. He dies minutes later. Police capture O Brien and Connolly after a violent chase through Belgrave Street, Elizabeth Street, and Bourne Street. Witnesses report Lady Wilson and others rushing to aid him, while political reactions mount referencing Ireland and Northern defense tensions.
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Eaton Place
Belgrave Street
Ytoesand
Wilson
Webley
Saléter
O'Breln
Connelly
Chaut Ttur
St. George's Hospital
O Brien
Connolly
Sean
Belprevia
Prealéegh Tatt
Ranelagh
Elizabeth Street
Bhury Street
Gerald Road
Staton
Scotland Ford
O'Brien
Tiepolles
Scotland
Yara
Lnter
Irish Regnnilesn Army
Ist Republican Army
Rifle Brigade
A. Grant
Marshal Wilson
King George
Queen Mary
Tady Wilson
Prince of Waley
Tuske Taft
Hhouye
Doashy
Alayd-George
Hig
House of Commons
Henry Wilson
Arthur Grifffith
Michael Collins
Ireland
Wiliam Horwood
Botlalie Childs
Scotland Yard
Downing Street
Edward Carson
London
Shola
Fred
Stormont Castle
Tha U
James Cray
Ulster
Sir Henry
Norhern
Northern Ireland
Mauré
Lloyd-George
Shermen
Sanda
Witson
Real
Gomm
SUN
Marzh
Assnaslos
Nospitel
Sayers
Eel Wag
Era
Yale Batter Lead Yale to Victory Over Harvard
Yale batters win as Gordon features Harvard play. Final score Harvard 4, Yale 7 with Conlon subbing and multiple bases, steals and sacrifices noted. Gehrke and Russell pitched for Harvard and Yale respectively, while Chittenden and Ruegell contributed on defense and hits.
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Harvard
Gordon
Conlon
Russell
Conion
Holloars
Alurich
Wil—Gordon
Kelly
Hallock
Eddy
Ahearn
Crane
Hervard
Gourke
Umphes—Parman
Klom Sm
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Harding
Wilson H. Lee CO
Main ST
Foley
Leverty Drur Styres
Swain
Samuel E. Friedman
Barnum
Henry van Dyk
Samus &. Friedlman
Plorlotay K. Whitney
Perents
Toniaht
Bridgeport Aish
Leitln
Ba ‘Ald
Mozart
Landry
di. Wiliam Horace Day
Aaron Wiltstein
Cunard
Assyria
Taaion
Queenstown
Liverpool
Samaria
New
Cunard and Anchor Steamship Lines
Bs Broadway
New York
G. N. Perry Stratfield Hotel
YALE
Poe Crane
Huricln Warren
Hieke
I. A. R Wylie
Goop Housekeeping
Our
Prdarer
American Chain Co
Bead Chain Co
Bridgeport Chain Co
Bridgeport Screw Co
Sdrawsang
Bassick Mfg. Co
Casterd
Bissell Varnish Co
Canfield Rubber Co
Rubber Speelatler
B. W. Carpenter
Challenge Cutlery Co
Haves
Crane Co
Feeney Too! Co
Shade
George Whitney
The
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield
Middle Sts
Hawkes &— CO
the Expert Engraving CO
Sakvsport Half-Jones & Line
Zincos
Bridgeport Post
Puddle Street
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