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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

7

Clough Named Successor to Elliott in Northern Pacific Shuffle

William B. Clough will succeed Howard Elliott as head of the Northern Pacific, while Elliott is named to a new role as chairman of the board. J. M. Hanneford becomes president, with George T. Slede as first vice president. Mrs. Clouser to oversee financial administration. Morgan and Fiatter named to administrative committees. The plan aims to move executives and funds toward a broad managerial reshuffle in New York and St. Paul.

Northern Pacific New Haven New York Wiliam B. Clineh Howard Hillett Northern Pacific Allway Wall Street Downs of Great Northern J. M. Hanneford George T. Slede J P Morgan G. F. Fiaterr Eho Yhe Howard Elliott Apatem St. Paul Eimisin Fieatt

Lightning Causes Mary Forest Fires at Washerton

Forest officials report natural causes ignite most fires this year in Mary forests near Washerton Aus. Sparks from farm freight locomotives campers and tram burners also contribute to destruction. Officials credit educational campaigns and fire patrol improvements with reducing risk.

Washerton Aus

Milk bacteria resist rays of sterilization

Westington Aug 3 chemists from the department of agriculture report that ultraviolet rays fail to guarantee complete sterilization of milk. Trials show pathogenic bacteria can survive despite exposure, making full sterilization of crude milk unlikely under current methods.

Funeral for David Gomperts Held at Residence Church

The funeral mass for David Gomperts was held this morning at the residence church with Rev Father Mower presiding. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended and offerings were placed by those named, including Fred Pagichart Meg Healey Poward Avicnie and others at St Al a.

David Gomperts Ofdook Father Mower FaMbenrere Fred Pagichart Meg Healey Poward Avicnie Es Fiwas St. al A

Local Church Plans Annual Sunday Event Next Week

The Congregational church in Trumbull schedules its annual Sunday service at Beastie Park next week. Mrs James Harbers of Brooklyn announces a quiet gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Bimeor Jeckineon on Wm Dantete Pach during their absence.

Beastie Pari James Harhers Frocklyn Han Bimeor Jeckineon Dantete Pach Bilton Ang Canada Sire Charles Brench Jufla Fawley Brvtwepert

Trestment for our Bairaus

Scale spextalise note appears garbled with partial words and stray numbers. It lacks clear names, places, or events to identify a coherent news item or notice. The readable fragments do not form a definitive report or public notice.

Quo Vadis Star Cast Draws Noted Attention at Park Theatre

The Park Theatre will show George Kleine's photo drama Quo Vadis all of next week starting with a matinee. Castelli as the hero and Sts. Caddon as Crews receive high audience regard for their physique and presence, with the Cines company hiring Castelli after his rising fame in Sicily.

George Kleine Park ‘Theatre Sts. Caddon Crews Lygia Castellan Gils Cines France Italy Sienkienes

Empire Feature Picture A Viti graph Special

A two part feature portrays gambling evils from card games to horse racing. A young woman burdened by gambling debts drags her sister and a friend into peril as Prince Delamere leads a smugglers gang. Uncle Sam customs officials foil the plot restoring happiness.

Slater Rarseif Prince Delamere Toveeo Uncle Sam

Polls Theater Show Delivers Strong Season Night

A bustling Polls Theater evening features Gerard and Gardner in Dooley and The Diamond, Leo Whalen's Irish monologue, and Rich ards and Montrose in an acrostic dance. Tonight offers last chance to see this bill before next week’s B A Rolfe miniature musical comedy The Purple Lady arrives.

Poll Gerard and Gardner Dooley and the Diamond Leo Whalen Richards Montrose Ana Dog Teving Jones May Belle B.A Rolfe Helph Lynn Rich and Wilson Flance Bill Quirk Rowley Ogdelux Russell Aus

Pickpockets Grab Ambassador Willow Wallet in City

Henry Lane Wilson United States Ambassador to Mexico was pickpocketed at Penn Station as he escorted two women to a train. Wallet worth 128 dollars and papers were taken. detectives are investigating but no motive or suspects named. The incident drew a large crowd and caused a brief delay before details emerged.

York Henry Lane Whlson Mexico Pennsylvenia Dix Mro Wilson Washington Jusheon Wilson

Tales of Honey and Tar ad claims universal satisfaction

A West and East advertisement cites Wm Lee of Paskenta California and B C Rhodes of Middleton Georgia praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for their families. The ad urges to use only Foley's and refuse substitutes for children.

Wm. Lee Paskenta Calif Foley B.C Rhodes Middleton Tara

Sons of Revolution Gather at Momauguin in Connecticut

Haven Conn Aug 2 Thousands of people crowded beaches as the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution led by President Wilton H. Lee gathered at Momauguin. After a lobster feast a five member committee will report on turning the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry into a state park.

Wwew Haven Conn Momsden Srihs East Shore Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution Wilton H. Lee Nathan Hale Coventry

Federal League May Add Ten Clubs For 1915 Season

Indianapolis Aug 2 A proposal to expand the Federal league to ten clubs with five in the east and five in the west was favored by directors meeting here. Eastern teams listed include New York Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia and Baltimore. Western clubs named are Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee St Louis and Chicago. Discussion also touched on a rumored organized baseball effort to combat the invasion of the independents.

Indianapolis Ove New York Cleveland Pittsturen Philadelphia Baltimore Kansas City Milwaukee St Louis

Cardinals Face Curse as Number 13 Haunts Team

The article notes superstition about the number 13 affecting the St. Louis Cardinals, suggesting their poor season is blamed on a baneful hoodoo. It explains scorecards printing player numbers and that fifteen major league clubs avoid the number 13, while the Cardinals keep it, prompting questions about their last place position.

St. Louis Cardinals Leegues Cardinals

Swedish Coach Prepares for 1916 Olympic Effort in Bari

Ernie Hiertberg Sweden's national athletic director outlines his method and travel plan for the coming Olympic Games at Bari. He will use four assistants and visit forty four Swedish cities to train university athletes and scout talent while monitoring progress and refining technique.

Ernie Hiertberg Sweden Bariin Gothenburg Land Upsala Stockholm Itis Agatn

Anniversary marker of Maud S and other great trotters

The column recalls Maud S record trots in 1894 and 1903, noting rivals Jay Bye Lee and Sunol, plus Nancy Hanks and Lou Dillon. It traces trotting milestones from 2.25 and 2.10 marks to two minute feats, highlighting female champions like Maud S and Goldemith Mala in a century of progress.

Marke Maud 8 Wil Accsteml Jay Bye Lee Maude Suno Stockton Cal Nancy Hanks Alix Abbot Crescens Robert McGregor Columbus Abe Golden West Lou Dillon Iong Lou Cregceus Major Delmap Maud S Bun Boston Blue Dutchman Flori ‘Temple Goldemith Mala Ist Two-ten Mead S

Salt Gate v IXPORT Brothers Duel on East Side West End

The dispute centers on a $16 custom salt gate between IXPORT BROTHERS TRY and East Side and West End communities. Concerns about design and placement spark a local protest and legal review.

East Side West End

Woods to Attempt New York Washington Nonstop Flight

Kansas City aviator C. M. Woods plans a nonstop round trip from New York to Washington and back covering about 436 miles if weather allows. He hopes the feat proves possible and may ride an express train to meet the air venture, while Harland Kampner contemplates buying and flying a monoplane for the Gordon Bennett trophy race abroad.

Woods New York-Washington Golden City New York City Washington C. M. Woods Kansas City New York Wonds Harland Kampner Kempners

Vessel With Sand Cargo Springs Leak In Long Island Sound

The two masted schooner Pochassett of Providence sprang a leak in a storm while carrying sand from New Jersey to Setem Muss. The master hailed a passing Sound tug which towed the vessel into the harbor after taking on water in the hold.

Long Island Sound New Haves Aus Providence New Jersey Setem Muss

Suffragists Plan Siege on Washington Amid Meetings

Suffragists from across the country converge on Washington Aug 2 and aim to sway the capital. Crusaders travel to stage street meetings despite heavy rain and cold, as women press to win support for their cause.

Washington Lale

State Treasury Hit by National Guard in Mine Strike Duty

Lansing Mich Aug 2 State Treasurer Haare says the general fund will differ as troops are called to strike duty in the Upper Peninsula He doubts there will be sufficient cash to pay expenses to the end of the year with more funds available It is estimated to cost the state 712 509 per day to maintain the National Guard in the copper country

Lansing Mich Haare Upper Peninsula

State funds show large balance after school tax shift

The law paused last session to let counties absorb costs while the rest of the state shares the burden. The vaults opened to reveal a treasury of $6,968,783 with over $4.9 million to be drawn for the primary school fund in the coming days. The general fund available for immediate use stood at $3,797,390.

Foreign sailors in US Navy to get extra pay

Comptroller Downey ordered the refund of extra pay to foreign born sailors and ruled the payment rule applies only to future earnings. The issue began after paymasters misinterpreted a treasury decision requiring naturalization proof, placing refunds at several thousand dollars in some cases.

Washington Treasury Downey Iman Daniel

August Starts Liver with Record July for Charities Department

August opened with eight entries on the blotter for accidents and a hot wave forecast. If the daily record set yesterday holds throughout the month doctors may face heavy workloads again as emergency charity work continues.

Charities Department

Madame Sherry Final Offering At Plaza Poll Players

After a prosperous season, the Poll Players announce Madame Sherry will close the Plaza run. The company plans to stage the musical comedy Murialum aterty with the original cast, beauty chorus, and Levin costumes from the New Amsterdam and Leric Theatre engagements.

Fluci Manner Poll Weel Poll Playart Cset He Uod Tinza Theatre Beauty Chorus Fraseer Lederer Ar Adam Sherry New Amsterdam Theatre New York City Chicago Wne Wilgly Madam Sherry Fred Claston

Canal engineers relieved from duty in Panama Zone

Washington reports Major James P. Jervey and Major Geo M. Hoffman will be relieved from duty in the canal zone by late next month. Jervey, in charge of Gatun locks construction, will transfer to river and harbor work at Rick Islands. Hoffman, who supervised Gatun dam and spillway, will move to Wheeling for river projects.

Washington Aus Panama Canal James P. Jervey Geo,m. Hoffman Army Ensipeere Canal Zone Jervey Pean Gatan Locks Warbor Syork Rick Island Hofman Gatan Wheeling W Yu

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WM. Clough Elliott Westington Department of Aericulture Trumbull The Cyrus Petr Avenue End Cannon Wrest Cimankasy Wm. F. Winn Poli's Theater Gotham Willow Sons of Revolution Momauguin Federal League National Guard Weill Victor Rubin WNO Hill Martin Ariel Pepin Etarey Piven Wien Plasa Park Theatre Fegherinti Frak Hurst Corshiptel Arierente Ted Apniru Denier Cairer CeErsting Mylde Taurbany Plaza Theatre BIG D Mansfield Piano
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