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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

7

Weather and labor unrest thread through daily notices

Fragmentary column mixes weather gear ads with reports of strikes at Braddock and Homestead groups and a long biographical sketch of a former mayor candidate. It notes Indus Workers of the World organizers and local speakings while referencing home mills tied up and workers returning or staying away.

Tratnenes Braddock Homestead Jos Aymipathenis Alrike Gatent Maus Lawrence Tartile Homesland Air WFBD Baywood Indus Workers of the World Gend Rma

St Nicholas holiday customs and global traditions

The piece surveys St Nicholas Day customs across nations. It notes Dutch children leaving carrots for a horse, French kids hanging shoes, and in Russia the saint’s broad patronage. It highlights differences in calendars, relic beliefs in Bari, and the saint’s historical role as protector of the poor and wanderers. It also mentions European calendar shifts and a royal birth in Vienna.

France Belefont-and-Holand St. Nicholas Holland Nicholas Santa Claus Tontent St. Nichols Dlane Paris St Nicholas St. Nick Rosaig Bari Italy San Nicola del Lido Euesigue Tari Nicholne Ficiala Allese Lisy Nichalna Myre Lycln Aniat Vienna Archduke Charies Francis Jnseph Charles Francis Doseps Otto Franz Purdinund

Penalties Paid Into Treasury Highlight Judiciary Costs

The annual report shows penalties totaling 2,744,070 paid into the U S Treasury, exceeding obligations for the entire judiciary. Attorney General Wickersham urges increased funding, civil service for federal attorneys, and stronger measures to enforce federal law amid rising crime and economic pressures. He also notes efforts to safeguard water rights and reclamation projects amid land disputes.

United States Antal Wickersham Constess Department of Justice Myer Congress Fatd Wickersham Biesseertiin

Woman's Warning to Idle Gossipers in Indiana

Logansport Indiana December Mrs Elizabeth Clark Lang on her wedding day killed Miss Mary Copple after being warned by gossip. Lang pleaded guilty to manslaughter in exchange for a lighter charge and deferred sentence. Her husband Joseph Lang supported the plea but vowed to seek divorce after sentencing. The couple warned gossipers to restrain judgment and repentant women to seek improvement.

Logameport Ind Elizabeth Clark Lang Mary Copple Cour Jodey Joseph Lang Joe Mrs. Lang

Man Kills Wife Over Alleged Affection for Father

Shanghai report: a young husband in the Wayalde district fatally wounds his wife after believing she was too friendly with his father. He then fatally shoots himself but later dies of injuries after a chance of recovery. He confessed he set a trap for wife and father, then attacked the pair after returning home.

Wayalde Hom Cetenaihix Pindine Tie

Musterole Recommended by Doctors and Nurses

Musterole, the clean ointment replacing mustard plasters, is strongly recommended by doctors and nurses. It is used in large hospitals and claims to relieve sore throat, bronchitis, pleurisy, and chest congestion without blistering skin. Endorsed by medical professionals and available in 25, 60, and hospital sizes, with testimonials from health workers and patients.

Cleveland Ohio Mary A. Fisher Martinville Clinton Co Keting Huron Street Hospital E. Brewster Connenue General Hospital Conneant

Experts Probe New Haven Road Books in New Haven

Nine Interstate Commerce Commission examiners study the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in its yellow brick offices on a probe into Charles Mellen’s New England traffic monopoly. They focus on the New England Navigation Company as a subsidiary used to mask losses and shift assets. The inquiry covers stock purchases, overpayments for several street railways, and high funded debt to gain control of profitable and unprofitable holdings.

New Haven United States Interstate Commerce Commission New York, New Haven & Hartford Rairroad Company Charles 3. Mellen Rad New England Mellen Union Pacific Interstate. Commerce Commission Hariman Supreme Court New England Navigation Company Washinton Nnances New York Railroad Commission Millbrook Company City and County Contract Company Carios Billard Company Connecticut Billard Boston Rutland Massachuts Validation Commission Tts Charles 3. Meilen New Haven Railroad Hartford and New York Transportation Company Merchants and Miners ‘Transportation Company Hougar Jfouic Bennington & North’ Adams Street Railway Company Berkshire Street Railway Company Hartford Street Railway Hae Metlen

Bethlehem asylum birth of modern humane care in Europe

The piece recalls Bethlehem asylum in Europe formed 365 years ago, noting grim past practices where inmates faced cruel treatments and devils attributed to insanity. It cites Pinel and Tuke as reformers, mentions 18th century exposure at Bethlehem and shifts to humane care, then oddly shifts to London insurance rates and twin births.

Pinel Parks William Tuke England Dethlehem Hospital

Berger Rejects Socialists in Next Congress

Representative Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin, defeated in his bid for reelection, criticized the Socialist party’s lack of representation in the upcoming Congress and forecast a substantial future gain for Socialists. He warned that a simple plurality cannot carry districts without an absolute majority of votes.

Washington Victor L. Berger Wisconsin Berger

Hi Henry Arrested For Assaulting Girl

Trenton detectives arrested Edward Chapman known as Hi Henry on suspicion of brutal assault on Lueila Marehall near the Wallace Lanning farm. Chapman denied involvement but was seen near the scene. Marehall’s condition remained critical with outcome doubtful.

Trenton Edward Chapman Hi Henry Lueila Marehall Chapman Wallaee Lanning Mice Marshall

Debating Society Notes and School News

At a junior boys debating society meeting the topic was reciprocity between the United States and Canada. The affirmative side won with Shannon Logan and Cook on the team. the negative by McKenney O Neil and Klefkorn. An informal debate was postponed due to misunderstanding. A junior physics student was fined fifty cents for damaging school property. Freshmen and sophomores face the juniors in football. The A A appeals for donations to fund needs. The end of recitation bell caused anxiety among some students. A junior cross meeting approved mid January dance plans with Nawer as pink rose. Logan chairs finances with Denny handling music.

Simeon Tm S.eeremen Henry Len Inet Chidren Pascare Les Ftrom Kansas City East Apt Macias Neve Farkhlmren Art Society Basa Eee Ruemunaty Fost Carvier Morstin Aieer Sr U. S Canada Miss Mvrieht Miss Sullivan Jeremiah Murphy Messis Shannon Logan Cook Messrs McKenney O'Neil Klefkorn Mng Cress Denny

Patent rights issued to Connecticut inventors

Patents issued December 3 1912 list furnished by A M Wooster Bridgeport Connecticut includes Williar A Lorenz Hartford and others. The report notes issued patents to Connecticut residents across multiple fields.

Connecticut A. M. Wooster Patents Bridgeport Williar A. Lorenz Hartford

Danderine hair cleanse ad claims by Hartford ads

An OCR fragment promotes Danderine as a hair cleanser promising fluffy lustrous hair in moments. It lists endorsers and various other products and names, mixing cosmetic claims with unrelated trade items and notes on manufacturing and design.

Ohio Senator Cotone Convicted in Bribery Case

Columbus report states Ohio Senator George K. Cotone of Tmyton was found guilty on bribery charges related to a 200 dollar bribe in the Assembly corruption case. The text also references a dictograph probe and other officials convicted as part of the same investigation.

Ohio Cotone Columbus George K. Cotone Tmyton General ‘Resontory Twa Coun Quecenstsip

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