Nomination hopes for Homer S. Cummings in San Francisco
The piece weighs Mr. Homer S. Cummings as Connecticut's favorite son for the Democratic nomination at the San Francisco convention. It notes his strengths and East Coast origin as factors, mentions President Wilson's regard, and highlights his support from women delegates and his trailblazing role in women’s political partnership.
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Con Tigut
Homer S. Cummings
Fitzgerald
New Haven
San Francisco
Cummings
Wilson
National Democratic
Connecticut
Gummings
Commonwealth
Homer
Bridgeport and the Circus Emergence of a Famous Ring
A reflections on Bridgeport’s role in shaping circus history as Barnum boosted the city’s fame and produced generations of circuses men who delighted the nation with tent shows and wonders of nature. The piece notes Richard Lom and hints at continued coverage in later columns.
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Ridgeport
Bridgeport
Barnum
United States
Richard Lom
Pulitzer Prizes Awarded For 1919 Works And Cemetery Plans
New York World reporter John J Leary Jr won 1000 dollars for the best sample of a reporter's work on coal strike coverage. Harvey E Newbranch won 1000 for best editorial, Eugene ONeill earned 1090 for Beyond the Horizon, and Justin H Smith received 2000 for War with Mexico. Major General John O Ryan and Colonel J M Wainwright began an inspection of cemeteries for dead from the Twenty seventh Division and discuss concentrating American dead in France's Suresnes Chateau Thierry and Romagne cemeteries, with New York favoring Bony.
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New York
John J Leary, Jr
New York World
School of Journalism
Columbia University
Harvey E. Newbranch
Evening World-Herald
Omaha
Neb
Eugene O'Neill
Justin H. Smith
Mexico
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
John Marshall
Paris
John O'Ryan
Twenty-seventh Division
J. M. Wainwright
Twentyseventh
Smith
War Department
France
Suresnes
Chateau Thierry
Romagne
Wainwright
Bony
Pony
St Souplet
2Th
Caterpillars Few in Number Due to Freeze
Connecticut agricultural experts explain that two hard freezes two years ago killed millions of young apple tree tent caterpillars, leaving few nests this year. Entomologists warn nests contain about 300 larvae each and can produce large future populations, urging destruction where found to prevent a comeback. Also notes French wives praised by American soldiers for affection and steadiness.
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G. H. Lamson
Entemolary Department
Connecticut Agricultural College
Mr. Lamson
Connecticut
Funeral for Mrs Marie Willis Held at St Patrick's
The funeral for Mrs Marie Willis was held at 9 am from her Main Street home. A solemn high mass of requiem followed at St Patrick's Church at 9 30 am with Rev J C Lynch as celebrant. Buried in St Michael's cemetery.
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Marie Willis
Main Street
St. Patrick’s Church
J. C. Lynch
J. J. Keane
M. Hosey
John
William
Charles McCloskey
John Toohey
Joseph
Frank Bishop
St. Michael's Cemetery
Father Lynch
Three Divorced Cases Heard In Superior Court
Three contested divorce suits heard today by State Referee Milton A. Shumway in Bridgeport. He will report with recommendations later. Plaintiffs include Theresa Csurilla versus Stephen Csurilla with alimony claims. Desertion grounds cited in Hattie Olson Schildknecht versus Frederick Schildknecht and Frederick C. Oefinger versus Jennie Oefinger.
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Milton A. Shumway
Theresa Csurilla
Stephen Csurilla
Bridgeport
Hattie Olson Schildknecht
Frederick Schildknecht
Frederick C. Oefinger
Jennie Oefinger
Doctor Flynn Weds Miss Baine in St Augustine’s
Dr John F Flynn of 72 Franklin street married Miss Josephine Baine of Yarmouth Nova Scotia in St Augustine's church. Father Nihill officiated. They planned a wedding trip to Nova Scotia and Atlantic City and will reside at 72 Franklin street. Flynn is well known in Bridgeport for his hospital work.
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John F. Flynn
Franklin Street
Josephine Baine
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Canada
St Augustine’s Church
Nihill
Atlantic City
Flynn
Bridgeport Hospital
Egypts Serfdom of Women Branded by MP Barnes
London reports G N Barnes MP who just toured Egypt denounces treatment of women as the darkest phase of life there. He says men claim lordship, divorce at will, and polygamy is common. Women endure misery in hovels and fields, likened to beasts of burden, implying subjugation.
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London
Egypt
Ufe
G. N. Barnes
Barnes
Creation
Mr. Barnes
Editorial association resumes sessions in Boston
Boston June 2 The national editorial association resumed business sessions after a day of pleasure trips. Topics on the program included print paper shortage advertising and circulation. Secretary of the Navy Daniels was scheduled as the principal speaker at a banquet tonight by the Boston Newspaper Publishers' association.
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Boston
National Editorial Association
Daniels
Boston Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Couple Weds at Police HQ After Held Up Case
Paul Vitele of 27 Colorado avenue and Margaret De Fago of New York City married this morning at police headquarters by Justice of the Peace William E. Burton. Charges were filed in City court. The De Fago arrest helped trigger a larger police roundup of an alleged hold up gang in the Best Side. Civil service exams for local post office clerks and carriers set for June 12 at the High school.
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Paul Vitele
Colorado Avenue
Margaret de Fago
New York City
Justice of the Peace
William E. Burton
de Fago
Civil Service
Burglary arraignment ties Jackson to April home thefts
Joseph Jackson of 638 Lindley street was bound over to the Superior court on $500 bonds after arraignment in City court on charges of burglary. He allegedly entered Lewis’s home at 369 Coleman street in April, stealing a watch, an overcoat and cash from a bank at the Lewis residence on April 19 and $10 from a coat pocket on April 26. Jackson did not deny the charge. Senator Thomas of Colorado proposes legislation barring federal state or municipal employees from organizing unions, arguing conflicts with public service.
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Joseph Jackson
Lindley Street
Jackson
Lewis
Coleman Street
Tewis
Thomas
Colorado
Good Luck Lombard Aims to Conquer New Circus Worlds
Bard Lombard joins the circus ranks with a quality essay that pleases children. The piece hints at ambitious future feats such as aerial dirigibles, oceanic tents, submarines, and tanks and tractors as the troupe grows.
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Bard
Lombard
Christopher Rickard A model of American opportunity in trucking
Christopher Rickard exemplified American opportunity through talent and responsibility. A successful teamster, trucking contractor, and master of short haul transport, he rose with the shift from horse to motor, building a large business. He was generous in worthy causes and lived as a faithful, competent man who labored quietly beyond praise.
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Hristopher Rickard
America
Richard
New York Building Block Tin Roof Contract
Alfred Hopkins of the city has taken the contract to tin roof a vast block on 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City. The block spans over one acre. Soldiers' Monument Association meets tonight at Dr Norton. A young woman offers piano lessons to children for 15 cents an hour. Governor Hoffman sends an officer to Malone to transport strangers home, and Tweed funds return home for New York City residents. Remains of Rowe and O'Brien, Fenian victims, delivered to friends. General Donnelly moved to St Albans, VT, under arrest by U.S. officers.
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Alfred Hopkins
42Nd Street
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Soldiers’ Monument Association
Hoffman
New York
Malone
Wm. M. Tweed
Rowe
O’brien
Richard’s Farm
Donnelly
St. Albans
United States
Cornell Parents Debate College Expenses at Soda Fountain
A fragment shows a Cornell household discussing college costs and student expenses. One line laments the high cost of keeping a son at college while another notes wasteful spending on automobiles. The brief overheard exchange ends with a widow planning to drink sugary soda.
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Cornell
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Bridgeport and the Circus
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Wenn
North Bridgeport
Eastern Electric Service Co
East Main St. Barnum
Silver Beach
Pole
Stevens Ave
Lamson
Fairfield
Necticut
State OF Co
William G. Rowell
Cullinan & Cull Nan
Dee
Pittshurch
W. D. Mandell
Main ST
OF Business
W. D. Mandell’s Shoe Co
Oxfords
Oxfords & Pumps
W. D. Mandell Shoe CO
Flynn—Baine
National Editorial
Civil Service Examinations
Christopher Rickard
Bachk
Justice Stevens
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