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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
8
The article reports that Young Turks allegedly denied Christians the right to vote by requiring birth certificates. Voters were unable to obtain ballots as the registrar’s office was locked. Meymarian blames the deposed sultan for killings of fellow countrymen.
D H Meymarian, rug shop owner in 143 Golden Hill street, awaits word on his family in Adana, Turkey where thousands of Christians were massacred. He notes Turkish rule and Muslim majority, and hopes the Young Turk regime allows armed Christians to defend themselves as he recalls his relatives' professions and fate.
The Brooklawn plots will host a Saturday start for vacant lot cultivation with seeds available at ten percent discount. A waorker in charge on Brooklawn will lease plots and offer planting advice as the State Street area already assigns plots to long-time holders. The program aims to aid small families, offering vegetables from lettuce to potatoes for summer meals and winter storage.
Local Plumbers Union members prepare for the State organization meeting at Strat Field on Wednesday May 12. Mayor Lee will open and welcome visiting delegates to the city. Foley’s Honey and Tar is endorsed in an accompanying medical ad.
The Pequot library recently added works by Bailey Bowie Card Drysdale Fish Hollands Howden Jones Knox Locke Merriman Merrick Thurston Sue and Schilling. Local items: Mrs. George Jennings won 600 damages from the trolley company after a 2 year old accident. Various town notices include a May 15 Bermuda reception for the Bisho ns, Stephen Jennings’ deteriorating condition, and plans for a new athletic club. A 3200 investment could fund a 2000 house with rent applied to principal. A Venice study visit, a barbershop move, and a large display of old masters crowd the scene. The library also announces 12 volumes in Library of Home Economics with 3000 pages and 1000 illustrations.
The Common Council ordinance committee will meet soon to clear up proposed controls on milk and meat sales. They deem the board of health draft possibly restraint of trade and expect substantial changes before adoption. Other items seek higher Superintendent of Bridges pay from 1000 to 1500 and creation of a police electrician sergeant rank.
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