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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
3
The report notes mine sweepers received clothing and woolen outfits from donors as part of wartime support. It cites thousands of merchant seamen and sailors in dangerous service, acknowledging supplies from charitable groups and manufacturers, with references to loss and hardship among personnel in Philadelphia and broader logistics efforts.
In Rome and across Italy coal prices climb to $40 a ton as shortages deepen. Foreign supply disrupted by war, domestic mines strained, and railways, factories, and households bear the burden. Shipping costs, transport dangers, and potential imports from Japan are discussed, while hoteliers add a daily surcharge to cover coal costs.
New York Dec 6 Alexander W Fehr vice president of the Russian American Chamber of Commerce told the International Trade Conference that Russia, formerly dependent on Germany, aims to build a Russia America Chamber to foster a direct commercial, industrial and financial alliance with the United States. He argued American capital would be free of political taint and could revitalize Russian industry, with tariffs and cheap labor enabling vast production within Russia and reduced German dominance in trade.
A fragmented news item notes a centenarian, Lucia Valdarno near Fiorente, said to have lived 107 years and reportedly drank wine exclusively. The text references Pellegrini and a village priest and hints at a fire or confinement related scene, but details are unclear.
Newtown district social items include Mrs S B Allen selling her farm to Fred Lovejoy of Norwalk and new tenancy for Dab See of John Kemting in Glen. Local obsequies for the deceased from St Rose church, interment in the family plot, probate court duties assigned to Judge Woodman with a Dec 9 seal, and society meetings at Congregational and St John churches.
Laurel John Reck Jr, prominent local figure, hosts annual Christmas roping event and wreath distribution. Community notes list his involvement with charity drives and local ceremonies.
The Chinese ruler in retirement years at Anyang, Henan, recalls peaceful days near the Hang River. He shared a note titled A Rustic Reminiscence, describing garden life, boating, and walks, and expressing hope to return to ease if a suitable successor is found.
A World War I letter from London reports a rat plague along the Brith and French lines in Flanders and France. The writer describes rats overrunning trenches roads and villages, conducting nocturnal congresses and daytime concerts, even gnawing tires and breeding relentlessly amid hunger and food shortages.
A fragmented public notice describes wartime fears as Friends of Ford discuss possible internment of a vessel. The text mentions medical packs stolen, quirky warnings about chocolate and trousers, and references to military traps against an enemy. The narrative shifts to court appearances and a man named Ware Horse with shooting incidents near Rome.
Special to The Parmer reports Tiny Nurso surrendered to Westport Police Fugitive Section accused of shooting Pasquale Patera. The case involves communications at Moe Inthian Lodge. A meeting at the Masonic Temple is scheduled for December 14 at 7:30 p.m. to review candidates and conduct officer elections.
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