Summer Goods Flight At Kline's Prices Drop
Announcer promises price cuts for a ten day period with low costs on summer merchandise at Kline's store. Bargains highlighted to attract shoppers and clear inventory.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
4
Colored Felt Hats On Display At E H Dillon Co
E H Dillon & Co at 1105 Main street showcases new white and colored felt hats ready for immediate purchase. The display highlights latest styles in mens and womens headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Grand Whitlock Named for Possible Diplomatic Post
Washington August 18 It was rumored that Mayor Brand Whitlock of Ohio may receive a diplomatic post likely to Belgium. Whitlock, a progressive Democrat, has long been under presidential consideration and his supporters expect him to secure a post. He began as a reporter, later became a lawyer, and entered Ohio politics. He is the author of several novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Whitlock
Ohio
London faces polo cup and tennis trophy challenge
English plans to reclaim the International Polo Cup after American dominance in polo and Davis Trophy tennis. Lord Ashby St Ledgers organizes a team to challenge at Hurlingham, proposing Madrid winter practice before heading to Meadowbrook and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McLoughlin
Williams
Hackett
America
Lord Ashby St. Ledgers
Meadowbrook
Hurlingham
Lord Ashby
Madrid
Spain
Bridgeport Soccer Club Organized at Special Meeting
Bridgeport City Football club reorganized with officers chair H Hancox V Chan F Walton secretary A Dawson assistant secretary F Stead treasurer W T Lyon and committee M Nicholson J Sedswick G Murgatroyd C Sharp J Throp J Brickley E Bersfield who plan a first class team ready to meet all challengers as the season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport City Football Club
H. Hancox
V. Chan
F. Walton
A. Dawson
F. Stead
W. T. Lyon
M. Nicholson
J. Sedswick
G. Murgatroyd
C. Sharp
J. Throp
J Brickley
E. Bersfield
Seven-man night marks Carroll boxing feat in New Jersey
In 1888 Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll, who later died, fought seven men in one night at a New Jersey tournament. He worked with future champions in the same shop and believed he could beat Jack Dempsey for the world middleweight title. Carroll earned 28 dollars for his professional debut after defeating multiple noted middleweights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Jimmy” Carroll
New Jersey
Carroll
Jack Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Jack Skelly
Dempsey
Jack
Billy" McCarthy
Billy” Smith
Frank Harry Thomas
Frankie Conley
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Josh Thomas
Stanley
Thomas
Honey Melody
Ketchel
Montana
Marysville
Cal
Colma
Joe
Ketehel
Mike Donovan
W. McClellah
Billy Papke
Sailor Burke
New York
Tales of Honey and Tar Adverts From West and East
Wm. Lee of Paskenta California says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gives universal satisfaction and he uses it for his children. E. C. Rhodes of Middleton Georgia reports a lingering lagrippe cough healed by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Use no other in your family and refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee
Paskenta
Calif
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Relef
Adv
August Matinee Excursions End After Labor Day
The pleasant matinee excursions run by the local boat line will be discontinued after Labor Day due to school start and new fall schedule. The boat departs from Fairfield avenue at 1 30 PM and returns from Port Jefferson at 4 30 PM for a three hour Sound trip and a one hour thirty minute Long Island leg. Special low round trip fares apply with half rates for children under twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Port Jefferson
Sound
Long Island
Coast Artillery Band to Perform at Washington Park Tomorrow
The Coast Artillery Corps band led by Paul A. Goulding will give a concert tomorrow evening at Washington Park. The program includes March Old Buck Joe Barber of Seville Idyll Coon's Dream of the Past Medley Harris Medley Clark Wilhelmina Hall Fantasie Reminiscences from all Nations Godfrey Lime Kiln Club Rollinson and the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Artillery Corps
Paul A. Goulding
Washington Park
Old Buck Joe
Hayes
Rossini
Coon
Harris Medley
Clark
Va‘s
Wilhelmina
Hall
Godfrey
Rollinson
Detective Cronan Returns From Quiet Vacation at Egremont
Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan returns to duties at police headquarters after a two week countryside sojourn in Egremont Pisirs Massachusetts. He calls the inland village visit a real rest in the beta of nature and notes a semiweekly wagon pass as the only exciting event observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cronan
Egremont Pisirs
Mass
Police Headquarters
16 Dollar Custom Suit Sale Promotes Lyford Brothers
Local retailer advertises a 16 dollar custom suit sale featuring the Lyford brothers and eye catching displays. The promotion emphasizes tailored fits and affordable pricing to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyford Brothers
Criticism of Schools Entirely Without Foundation
United States Commissioner of Education Philander P. Claxton argues that criticism of modern schooling’s fads and frills ignores progress. He says the curriculum enrichments serve a broader aim to reach all children and equip them for life beyond school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Sulzer Retains Noted Counsel for September Trial
Albany August 18 William Sulzer impeached New York governor hires a large legal staff headed by former Supreme Court Judge D Cady Herrick to guide his defense for the September 18 trial. Other advisers include former Judge Vann and Louis Marshall with Herrick expected to be the chief defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sulzer
Albany
N. Y
Wiliam Sulzer
New York
Caisel
D. Cady Herrick
Supreme Court
Tammany Hall
Herrick
Sulzer
Vann
Louis Marshall
CITY COURT CASES Tangles Over broom and axe in upstairs fight
In city court Jennie Sissole and Mary Zuillo faced charges after a fight triggered by broom and axe use during a dispute over refuse and a ledger pail. Both were fined 35 cents and cast. Other cases include Joe Page and Mary Singer fined for misconduct, Andrew Crank jailed for peeping, and Crank's drunkenness sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Sissole
Hallett Street
Mary Zuillo
Jennie
Mary
Gray
Joe Page
Mary Singer
Andrew Crank
Arctic Street
Annie Puddell
Arctice Street
Crank
Alva Wilmot
Thomas Boyland
South Avenue
Broad Street
Newtown Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Rescues
John R. Peck loses a valuable Holstein likely eligible for registry. Francis Keane, 12, earns hero status for helping rescue Anna Toohey during a near tragedy at Niantic Mill pond. Class of 1913 Newtown Highschool gathers in New Haven for Madame Sherry and a reunion. Community notes include visits, vacations, and upcoming School Visitors examination on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
John R. Peck
F. King
Southington
C. B. Johnson
George F. Stahl
Toledo
Eric Nelson
South Center
California
Francis Keane
John D. Keane
Dayton Street
Niantic Mill Pond
Anna Toohey
McNamara
Messrs
Curtis
Warner
Miss Heffernan
Keane
M. George
M. Phillipe
Order of St. Dominic
Hawthorne
New Jersey
Thomas Rafferty
Josephine Murray
N. HS
Newtown High School
New Haven
Louis Lovell
Frank Blackman
Kutscher
Timothy R. Sweeney
John Farrell
John Leavy Botsford
Man claims Foley Kidney Pills cured back linked kidney trouble
J. L Hacks of 915 Highth St Lincoln Mi1 reports a lame back began his kidney trouble and credits Foley Kidney Pills with his cure. He urges others to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L Hacks
Highth St
Lincoln
Mi1
Missing Col ored Girl Found Working at Bantam Lake Hotel
Ella Chambers a 15 year old girl who had been missing from Columbia Place has been found working as a waitress in a Bantam Lake hotel and is now at home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Chambers
Columbia Place
Bantam Lake
Grand President Coyle Warns Merchants in Bridgeport
J. Coyte the grand president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Employes warns merchants in Bridgeport that imposters are soliciting ads for the brotherhood journal. He states no one in the area is authorized except W. J. Fish and W. W. Chadbourne to work locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coyte
Brotherhood of Railroad Employes
Journal of the Brotherhood
Mr. Coyle
W. J. Fish
W. W. Chadbourne
Bridgeport
Wilson Prefers No Compromise on Currency Bill
President Wilson signals no compromise with insurgent Democrats on the currency bill. He intends to stand by the Democratic majority report and expects the Glass bill to pass the House with few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
House Banking Commission
House
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Grand Whitlock
Cyrus
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Biaiw BF
Hartford
Cecile
Panama
Lyann
L. B. Patterson
Gorgas
Andréw Repka
Willard Street
Andrew Dugas
Church Street
Ramsey
Browning Connery
Joe Knopp
Emily Wilmot
Hyman Williams
Sandy Hook
Washington Avenue
Shepherd CH
Silk Department
Bedford
Bert Alfie
Fronty
THE
Smith-Murray CO
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Est
Opticians Main Street
P. C. Arcane
Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Stratford Avenue
WM. Hickman
Kossuth Street
Coyle
Mazda
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