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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
7
Washington December 3 Senator Tillman urged Democrats in the Senate and House to meet the tariff line with sincerity and to show they are not protecting republicans. He said he may be undecided about taking on the heavy duties of the chairmanships he is entitled to as a leading Democratic member.
A Thanksgiving surprise wedding in this city announces Miss Marian Lounsbury and Rudolph Houlihan tied the knot on November 23. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Jessie Lounsbury, is described as pretty and popular. the groom, son of Major William Houlihan of Eastport, is known at the Trade school. The ceremony was at Port St. Congregational Church with Rev Gerald H. Beard officiating. They will reside at Crest Apartment, 203 Golden Hill.
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson unveils the 1912 13 aldermanic committee slate at the reorganized Common Council session. The mayor names 13 of 14 standing committees with Finance ratified by aldermanic vote and the mayor stressing Democratic majority responsibility for committee efficiency. Committees listed include Ways and Means, Streets and Sidewalks, Sewers, Claims, Printing, Unfinished Business, Harbor Improvements, Ordinances, Miscellaneous Matters, Rules, Memorial Day, and a Finance Appointed by Alder man T W Reddy with names Moran MacFayden Miller and more.
An old advertisement urges Cascarets as a night pill to cleanse liver stomach and bowels by morning. It targets headaches coated tongues sleeplessness biliousness nervousness and general fatigue, claiming quick relief and healthier bowels for adults and children.
Mary Fisher of New York, catered, was followed to the Pink Block on Tonic Avenue by a city admirer who objected to another man’s attentions. She is in St. Vincent's Hospital with a severe scalp wound. Ambulance responders reported the assault at 12:29 last night and police seek the assailant.
The Mayor urges immediate action on a long stalled building code ordinance and adoption of a merit system for city offices. He calls for prompt reporting, proposes a heroin selling ordinance, and asks for a Legislative Committee to push post election measures before the Legislature.
Bridgeport board extends rules about contagious illness in schools adding tuberculosis and chicken pox to barred diseases. Exposed pupils in shared tenements or blocks are kept from attendance until the Board of Health allows their return.
An ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless, quick solution sold at The Cyrus Pharmacy with location details. It also touts The Best Hand Soap, claiming skin safety and strong cleaning power for hands and clothing, featuring a large ten cent can from Wm. R. Winn.
Bridgeport city hall hosted the first meeting of seven new aldermen amid abundant floral gifts and warm speeches. Aldermen Lavin Meaney Olsen Kearns Umstatter Moran Lyddy May Fayden Stewart and others received presents from friends and supporters as Mayor Wilson opened a new era of prosperity and lower taxes.
Edward KK Smiley founder of the Lake Mohonk Conference and a well known educator died at his summer home in Redlands California yesterday He was born in Winselboro Maine March 17 1828 Want ads cent a word.
Supt Fred R Johnson of the Board of Charities will speak at a Socialist meeting at the Park theatre on Dec 8 on The Causes of Poverty He will open to questions after the address and discuss social economic and political factors shaping poverty He plans remedial measures and notes he is not aligned with Socialist party principles.
Buffalo December 3 Daniel B Murphy attorney appointed to defend J Frank Hickey held a jail conference today. Murphy refused to say if insanity will be offered at the December 16 trial. Dr Putnam the alienist examining Hickey has made no report. District Attorney Dudley says Hickey is sane.
Hickey remains in buoyant mood at the jail while admitting only two killings but authorities believe he may have 12 more victims. District Attorney Dudley and Chief Regan receive letters from across the country about the murders, including a Providence case of a 12 year old found dead. Louise Hessler, 64, dies from injuries after a fall at a local hospital.
Senator Bailey denied reports of planning a farewell or resignation in a Senate speech. He called such talk mere newspaper lore and said he is not preparing any address on the progressive movement.
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