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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1913

Page

8

Suffragists and New Congress in Session Today

Washington reports the 45th annual National American Woman Suffrage Association convention opening with Dr Anne Monard Shaw presiding as Vice President Marshall and Speaker greet the gathering. The opposing group plans New York sessions while delegates prepare to address the House Rules Committee.

Washington National American Eth Anne Monard Shaw Junion Wamjmn Marshall National American Woman Suffrage Association Satienel Association New York Apa Wll

Steamer Nichole Breaks In Two In Lake Storm

Alpena Mich Dec 1 The steam ship Lt Nichole of Cleveland grounded off North Point in Lake Huron last Wednesday night and broke in two during a fierce storm Sunday experts from the United States Department of Agriculture say ultruvinist rays used for sterilizing located in Europe do not destroy all and add a disagreeable mood to the miller

Alpena Mich Nichole Cleveland North Point Huron Urike Unitedtates Department of Agriculture Europe

Petition Against Garage License at West End, 547 State Street

A petition against a garage license at 547 State Street was filed with the city clerk by William W. Gray, Ger M. Judean, Fairchild Wheeler, Ronnie C. Truber, Ada L. Damen, and D. M. French. The petition claims the party acted without legal authority to operate the garage and argues the license would be improper.

Erantinea West End State Street Willam W. Gray Ger M. Judean PD. Fairchid Wheeler Ronnie C. Truber Ada L. Damen D. M. French Addrees

Dr Edward’s Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative

Ohio physician Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a liver toner substitute for calomel, claiming long experience and widespread relief. The ad describes olive colored tablets that avoid calomel’s unpleasant aftereffects, urging patients to try Dr Edwards Olive Tablets from the Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.

FM. Edwards Ohio Edwarde Olivetm Edwards Olive Tabt Company Columbus

Anti slavery action urged in England memorial

A London memorial calls for immediate legislation to bar British subjects from evading slave trade acts and to revise anti slavery treaties with foreign powers. It urges a roving council of inspectors to monitor native labor in distant regions and curb modern forms of slavery.

London Putumayo Peru South America

Police On Watch For Yeggmen In Ansonia Burglary

Ansonia Connecticut December 1 police continued efforts to locate burglars who broke into the Louis Singer department store Saturday night and escaped with nearly $2000. Authorities have issued a statewide alarm and believe the same gang that operated in New Haven recently may be involved.

Ansonia, Conn Louis Singer New Haven

Hot tar kills baby in tenement kitchen blaze

December 1 in Bayonne Moody, a resident of 793 Broadway, heated tar on a kitchen stove. His mother Mary Moody lifted the pot to prevent spilling. tar splashed on her hands and toppled the pot. A splash burned the infant Ethel Conners, a 1 month old adopted child, fatally.

York Wilh Moody Broadway Bayonne Mary Moody Ethel Conners

Last of Maderos Relatives Captured in Veracruz

Vera Cruz Dec 1 Foreign Minister Modeno returned to Mexico City last night Manuel Madero the last of the relatives of the slain president to be arrested arrived on the same train and was taken to the fortress of San Juan de Ulua a young man with him whose identity could not be learned Manuel Madero a brother of Daniel and Evaristo Madero who escaped from the country on an American warship recently is held incommunicado in the fortress with no visitors allowed Ida lodge N E B C P holds a meeting tonight to nominate officers and discuss the annual dividend and the split of Inder into two sides for the new membership contest.

Vera Cruz Modeno Mexico City Manuel Madero Sinin Onge San Juan de Va Daniel Evaristo Madero Ida Lodge

Resident improves after suicide attempt at St Vincent’s

Steve Bisko of 188 Pine Street and Crane Valve employee attempted suicide by stabbing himself with a chisel on Saturday night. He is reported much improved today at St Vincent's Hospital.

Steve Bisko Pine Street Crane Valve Company St. Vincent's Hospital

Tuna Submarine Departed to Brooklyn for Equipment

The Lake Torpedo Boat submarine Tuna, built at Newport News yard and brought to this city for extra gear, was towed to the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday afternoon. A crew of 11 under Captain J H Needham led the operation. Official tests and spring trials will not occur.

Lake Torpedo Company Newport News Navy Yards Brooklyn Navy Yard J. H. Needham

Becker's Lawyers Prepare For Last Fight For Life

Albany December 1 Attorneys for former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker of New York, sentenced to death for the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal, prepared in the court of appeals for what may be the final appeal. They argue Becker was not involved, contesting murder in the first degree and denial of a new trial. Mrs. Becker remained in seclusion in a hotel. The gunmen’s appeals were expected to be postponed.

Albany Charles Becker New York Herman Rosenthal Court of Appeals Bécker Po Uce Leutenant Cer of Justice Goff Becker Rosenthal

Extra Police Sworn In To Handle Strikers In Indianapolis

Indianapolis reports Mayor Wallace taking direct charge of a city strike response. He organized 100 mounted officers and 400 patrolmen and deployed 250 citizens sworn in as a special reserve force at Tomlinson Hall. Union organizer Thomas J. Farrell says the strike order is generally observed and condemned violence.

Indianapolis Wallace Tomlinson Hell Thomas J. Farrell Farrell

Local health reports and court notes in brief

Uncollected garbage complaints were logged by the Department of Health from several addresses this weekend and Monday. William G Davenport, jailed for forgery in Brooklyn, sought leniency from Captain of Detectives George Arnold and Prosecuting Attorney Alexander DeLaney, but received little support. City doctors show a notable rise in antitoxin use for diphtheria. October saw 159000 units and November 264000 units dispensed, attributed to State procurement rather than an uptick in cases. private practice costs around 6 dollars for 5000 units.

William G. Davenport Hertz Brooklyn George H. Arnold Alexander L. DeLaney Department of Health

Local social notes and moves around town

William Jennings Easton moved from the Keller place to Mr. Curtiss new property purchased from Mrs. Annie Turney. Miss Olive Standish of Wethersfield returns after Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs. Florence Standish at the Center. Ostergreen hosts a birthday party for son Joseph marking his sixth year. Reuben Stowe operates a sawmill on Patio Hall estate. Katherine Treadwell resumes teaching at Sport Hill School after Thanksgiving with parents in Weston. Daniel Davis is ill at home. Acheah Candee returns to Danbury after holiday visit with Charles W Candee. Dorcas society of the Baptist church to meet Tuesday afternoon. Lillian Lampson of New York to entertain at Methodist church Thursday evening. William Lane and wife back in Brooklyn after visiting Homer Logan's family. Frances Cook, Academy teacher, holiday visit with Shelton parents. Baptist Sunday School preparing for Christmas cantata to be held later. exact date not given.

Homer Logan Frances Cook Academy Shelton Baptist Sunday School

Fairfield News Briefs From December 1 Special to the Farmer

Fairfield reports on Le Roy Ball of New York with Judge Wakeman delaying his case until December. Ball was stopped for speeding on November 15 while en route to the Yale game. B. Hollander of New York was arrested for reckless driving after speeding 45 mph. he posted a bond for next Saturday. Marion Sherwood revisits home from Smith College for holidays amid games, music, and a luncheon. A trolley corner incident involved a dog leaping from a speeding car. the dog returned to the New York party’s auto. Greenacre Kennels won four toy spaniel prizes at the Waldorf show. Rosemary Lillian, Sporting Chance, Ariadne, and Brace are honored. The kennel sent 30 dogs to the state show in Albany. A Holy Name lecture at St. Thomas' church tomorrow evening features Rev. Father Burne on the navy.

Fairfield LeRoy Ball New York Bacon Wakeman Ball Yale New Haven B. Hollander Broadway Volderauer Hollander Marion Sherwood Sherwood Smith's College Greenacre Kennels Waldorf Astoria Greenacres Rosemary Lillian Greenacre Kenel Sporting Chance Waterbury United States Navy Navy

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement highlights young women suffering from back weakness dizziness headaches and nervous spells. It claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve these symptoms promptly without habit forming drugs and cites Hindle's Drug Store as the supplier.

Hindle Adv

Bones Found in Parcell Ruins Signals Possible Tramp Death

Westport reports a hunter discovered human bones in the Parcell fire ruins. Local residents and a medical examiner weigh whether the remains belong to a tramp presumed burned. Also noted are letters at Greens Farms post office, property sales by A G Southey, and a 55 acre Weston Farm sale to Mrs. James Taylor.

Visitor Occupies St. John's Pulpit in Wayne

Rev. Charles M. Armstrong of Wayne Pennsylvania preached at St. John's Episcopal Church yesterday morning to a large gathering. He is believed to be a candidate for the pulpit left vacant by the death of Dr. William H. Lewie.

Charles M. Armstrong Wayne, Penn St. John's Episcopal Church Charles Armstrong William H. Lewie

Steps To Her Death Waterbury Tragic Streetcar Fall

Miss Fannie Mirfield aged fifty two died after falling on her head when a street car she was boarding on her way home from work in Waterbury Connecticut Saturday night struck her. She lived only a short time.

Waterbury Conn Fannie Mirfield

Rockefeller Finds a Sunlight Religion

John D. Rockefeller, on a Cleveland street in front of his church, said perpetual sunlight distributed equally would make churches unnecessary. He argued that solving sunlight distribution would raise moral standards, as dull days breed unhappiness and abundant sun light aids contentment in a community.

Cleveland John D. Rockefeller

Trolley Express Expands in Connecticut History

The Trolley Express department of The Connecticut Company has grown from a small experiment to a major service linking New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury and Hartford with towns like Ansonia Derby Milford and Manchester. Express cars with air brakes deliver goods same day from morning orders, benefiting wholesalers farmers and small shippers and boosting rural access to urban markets.

Connecticut New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury Hartford Ansonia Derby Meriin New Britain South Norwalk Wallingford Stafford Springs Glastonbury Manchester Milford Stratford Woodbury Farmington Connecticut Company Adv

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