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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1911

Page

4

Pharmacy Board Man Explains Certain Cases

New Haven reports John P. Wood of the State pharmacy board says inspectors are used to detect liquor law violations and that certificates of fitness are not refused, though some are withheld in New Haven, Bridgeport, and Meriden. He emphasizes the board acts for the druggists’ best interests and will not discuss private conferences or details.

New Haven State Pharmacy Commission John P. Wood State Pharmacy Board Mr. Wood Bridgeport Meriden Wood State Commission Hartford

No Comments On Rev. Mr. Brown's Sermon

Police and prosecutors refused to comment on Rev. G. M. Brown's sermon at First Methodist Church praising that state loitering laws against women in saloons are being violated in the city. The sermon targets the city's moral standing and alleged law enforcement failures as part of a series.

First Methodist Church G. M. Brown Mr. Brown

McPadden Disputed Over Liquor License Ownership

Michael McPadden of 1156 Pembroke Street faces a challenge from Mathias Mihaly who claims he is the true owner of both the business and the license, casting doubt on the validity of the license held in McPadden’s name. the law requires the license holder to swear bona fide ownership and a ruling could strip McPadden of his license. Mihaly has acted as bartender and may have financed the license, complicating the outcome. Marriage licenses issued to DeLoss Watson and Anna Savite, and William J Shaughnessy and Olga M Rompe in the city.

Michael McPadden Pembroke Street Mathias Mihaly McPadden Mihaly DeLoss Watson Anna Savitae William J. Shaughnessy Olga M. Rompe

Lad's Store ad at Ecknor & Co on Main Street

An advertisement describes Ecknor & Co at 68 Main St opposite the library offering a wide selection of gifts for men including cigars cigarettes and a large line of accessories such as holders pipes tobacco bags and jars priced reasonably and noted as one of the citys largest offerings.

Ecknor & Co Main St

Demand for protection at New Haven grade crossings approved

New Haven December report by the committee on railroads and bridges urges flagmen and gates at all Northampton division crossings day and night. It asks the corporation counsel to seek action from the public utilities commission and to probe possible old Canal road agreements to alter track height.

New Haven Northampton New Haven Road Committee On Railroads and Bridges Board of Aldermen New Public Utilities Commission Harry Donovan Ninth Public Utilities Commission Railroad Commission

Harriman Opposes Alexander In Los Angeles Mayoral Contest

New Haven notes a heated election in Los Angeles with John Harriman Socialist candidate and George Alexander good government rival leading the race. Harriman’s campaign is run by Rev Alexander Irvine, former Pilgrim Congregational pastor, now a prominent Socialist linked to uplift work in New York. Irvine is well known and counts figures like William Jennings Bryan among his acquaintances.

New Haven New Pilgrim Congregational Church East Grand Avenue New York Mr. Irvine William Jennings Bryan

Christmas Bargain Sale at Universalist Woman's Club

The Universalist Woman's Club hosts its annual Christmas sale titled A Christmas Bargain Sale offering useful and fancy items at unusual prices. A turkey supper is served each evening from 6 to 8 o'clock for a nominal sum and music by the Kimball orchestra accompanies the event with dates and prices advertised.

Universalist Woman’s Club Kimball Orchestra

Even New York Visitors Pass By Gold Coin in Winsted

Winsted residents note that a ten dollar gold piece placed two years ago in a boulder crack near Highland Lake has remained undisturbed. An estimated one hundred thousand people have passed the spot, many visitors from New York during summers, indicating locals do not prize the coin.

New York Wakefield Boulevard Highland Lake

Question Put Up to Attorney General on Gambling Meaning

Hartford December five The attorney-general has been asked for an opinion on the legal definition of gambling as it applies to agricultural fairs Leonard H Healy secretary of the State Board of Agriculture sent the inquiry after Governor Baldwin prompted the board to seek guidance. The delay in obtaining the opinion surprised some observers.

Hartford Leonard H. Healy State Board of Agriculture Baldwin

Superintendent Egan Hints Deputy Duty Under Weights Law

Superintendent Thomas F. Egan of the State police argues a last session weight and measures law requires him to appoint a deputy though no deputy salary or explicit appropriation is provided. Two AG opinions are sought to decide deputy necessity and if the board can fund related enforcement expenses.

Hartford Thomas F. Egan State Police General Assembly Board of Control Egan

Seven-Year-Old Sets Fire. Officials Puzzled

Hartford December 5 authorities are baffled by a seven year old boy who has admitted setting fire to a relative's house on three occasions The child cannot be prosecuted due to age and police face uncertain next steps in handling him

Hartford

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