Irish Parade Protest Sparks Controversy At City Hall
An Irish protest parade led by grand marshal Anforso drew criticism for religious overtones and political messages. A placard reading as much religion as you like from Rome but no politics sparked protests, while Monsignor Livingstone, official rep of Archbishop Hayes and Father Yather, oversaw parade fallout. The organizing committee disowned the banner, claiming it was slipped into line without approval from a censoring panel.
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Anforso
Ireland
Rome
Ecomatte
Monsignor Livingstone
Hayes
Yather
Irish Saint Day Observed With Church Services And Festivities
St Patrick celebrations were held across Bridgeport churches with large congregations and choral Hymn to St Patrick. Funds for relief in Ireland began by about 500 workers, tallying $6,000 in cash and pledges. nationwide goal $10.9 million with Connecticut asked to contribute 300,000. Holy Name Society of St Peter's hosted a St Patrick's Casino concert and dance, featuring local performers and committees led by Patrick Fitzpatrick and Ward, while Ancient Order of Hibernians held a party on Washington Avenue. Colonial Ballroom hosted a St Patrick night dance with prize Irish costumes as thousands joined various celebrations across the city.
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Patrick
St. Pating
Treland
Bridgeport
American Committee For Relief In
Peter Davey
Frst
Connecticut
St. Patrick
State Street
Holy Name Society
St Peter's Church
Misa Katherine M. Lombard
Leonard Freyjer
Mr Youkas
James J. Kerwin
Jack O’donnell
Willan Keating
John F. Bronsand
Charles Walker
John * Rowe
F. W. Jaangenhan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Washington Avenue
Airfield Avenue
St. Charles
St. Charles School
Louisville and Nashville Elect New President
Mitrell T. Wittle Mapother, first president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was elected president at a stockholders meeting in New York. He succeeds the late Milton H. Smith and is 48 years old, previously employed as a fire boy in President Smith’s office.
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Louisville. Ky
Mitrell T— Wittle T. Mapother
Louisville. and Nashville Railroad Company
New York
Milton H. Smith
Mapather
Louisville and Ville
Smith
oMec
People of Today Learning to Play
A fragmented piece notes Americans learning to play amid a transformation of Steeplechase Island with mentions of facilities, plans, and ongoing work. It references Hwood Salisbury and Toller, and discusses dances, baths, and new features shaping daily life.
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Hose
Hwood Salisbury
Patric Toller
Ferry
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