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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

6

Trolleymen to Elect Officers Tonight

Bridgeport branch of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America holds its annual meeting and election at Concor dia hall on State street. Dooley aims for presidency while Anthony Wolfe seeks a slot, with others expected to join. Wolfe faces disfavor over a Peterson case remark and his support for Mayor Wilson in the last campaign. The meeting starts at 8 and runs past midnight to accommodate late-shift workers.

Bridgeport Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America Concordia Hall State Street Dooley Anthony Wolfe Wolfe Peterson Wilson

Royal Fete For George And Mary At Delhi Today

Royal procession in Delhi as King George and Queen Mary attend a state ceremony with the Viceroy and local rulers present. They greet the Nizam of Haiderabad and Maharajahs before traveling in state carriages amid cavalry, imperial cadet corps, and a royal salute in the Mogul capital setting.

United Press Delhi India King George Mary Lord Merginge Lede Hardinge Pete Pperaresdeene Io Ie Estroy Nizam Haiderabad Kashimar Himalayas Mogul Imperial Cadet Corps Sir Creagh Indian Army

Cyrus Pharmacy Ad Sparks Quick Remedy Claim

Prominent claim touts Cyrus Corn Cure with rapid effect in a few days. Advertisement notes product priced at 10 cents and lists Cyrus Pharmacy on Waligeta Avenue and Courtland.

British Raj Pageant Draws Native Eye and Imperial Fanfare

The procession of Indian princes dazzled with colors jewels and gold embroidery yet natives viewed the spectacle as a sign of colonial dominance. Elephants were barred from the parade and Shadi Darwaza opened by the British rulers amid addresses at the former 1857 battleground. The King and Queen later received native rulers at the royal camp.

George Mary Munshi Ahma

Absurd Borough System (Continued from Page 1)

A discussion on constitutional reform and representation argues for rearranging equal representation between towns and cities. It credits potential gains from limiting legislative power and overcoming gubernatorial vetoes, while noting possible coercive paths if reform stalls.oyalty

Record BreAking ATTeNDANCe A1 POULTry Show

Attendance at Bridgeport Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock exhibition in Lincoln Hall Cannon Street set a record with a large crowd viewing poultry and a canine display. Judges award 109 toy dog specials while prizes include cups and baskets. many named breeds and exhibitors are noted with top dogs from Mrs. Lyon to Miss Musante.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon and Lincoln Hall Cannon’ Street

New Haven Man Seeks Body of Brother Here

A New Haven man wrote to Superintendent Eugene Birmingham claiming the body of Charlie Halley may be here after a death by own action at the Hotel Astor on John Street. The letter asks for the body to be sent to 2% Eaton Street at the writer’s expense. Nearby, the U S Geological Survey reports progress on deep potash drilling in Carson Sink Nevada and outlines five potential sources, including mineral salts and organic matter, with field work starting in southern Wyoming and Nevada.

House of Representatives General Assembly Union New Haven Smails Senate Eugene Birmingham Charlie Halley Hotel Astor John Street Eaton Street Eygards Luzerne United States Geological Survey Hoyt Gale Carson Sink Neyaday Fallon Salta Stassfurt Germany Congress Bureau of Soils Wyoming Wyoming Salines Laramie Basin Great Basin Desert G. K. Gilbert L C. Russell Bonneville Lahontan Lake Superior Great Basin Bonneville Basin Nevada Pittsburgh Timber Lake

Bridge Workers Head Quits Amid Arrest Doubts

Washington dispatch reports Frank M. Ryan president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers denied hiding ahead of possible arrest in the McNamara dynamiting case. He stated he is not evading, questioned if warrant exists, and said the union will not disintegrate despite the McNamara brothers in jail. Ryan noted H S S Hockin as acting secretary since John McNamara’s imprisonment, and left Washington before a meeting of the AFL McNamara Ways and Means committee.

United Press Washington Frank M. Ryan International Association of Bridge & Structural Iron Workers John J. McNamara Burns Ryan McNamara Brothers International John McNamara H. S&s. Hockin McNamara Indianapolis McNamara Ways & Means Committee American Federation of Labor

Wireless Phone Demonstration at Tough Louie's Saloon

Louis Brouder, 23, a moving picture operator, knelt on the saloon floor and pretended to dial central to friends in the cellar. Tough Louie, Louis Marcantonio, summoned a patrolman who arrested Brouder and brought him to police headquarters. Brouder claimed he is nervous and not insane, fearing job loss if confined.

Louie State Street Louis Brouder Central Louis Marcantonio Beamer Brouder Ashcroft Manufacturing Company

Funeral for Mary Jane Toomey Notices From Orchard Street Home

The funeral for Mary Jane Toomey wife of John Toomey was held from 197 Orchard street to St Charles church this morning. A solemn high mass was sung for the repose of her soul with Rev. Father Lynch celebrant Rev. Fathers Callahan and Komara deacon and sub-deacon. Floral pieces surrounded the casket. Schmidt's requiem mass was sung by a quartet including Miss Sadie Dillon Miss Norma Weber Mr. William V Walsh and Mr. Joseph Wieler. The offertory featured Veni Jesu and Heaven is Her Home. The quartet closed with Nearer My God to Thee. Pallbearers were Thomas McGuire Thomas O'Brien James Kane Matthew Luby James Reilly and Jo Burke. Interment followed at St Michael's cemetery.

Mary Jane John Toomey Orchard Street St. Charles Church Father Lynch Father Callahan Father Komara Schmidt Sadie Dillon Norma Weber William V. Walsh Joseph Wieler Miss Dillon God Thomas McGuire Thomas O’brien James Kane Matthew Luby James Reilly Jo: Burke St. Michael’s Cemetery

Ladies Auxiliary Whist at Mrs Steenberg's Home

The Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers meets for whist hosted by Mrs Ira H Steenberg at 1472 Iranistan Ave Friday December 2:30 pm A turkey dinner promotion notes Miles Ale and Bartholomay Rochester products bottled by M J Maloney 86 Jones Ave phone 2072-3 Also mentions discovery of two hundred skeletons at a farm near Elizabethtown likely from an old Indian burying ground

Ira H. Steenberg Iranistan Avenue M. J. Maloney Jones Avenue Bartholomay Rochester Ieee Ee Cincinnati Elizabethtown

Holiday Stock Sale With Gowns and Accessories

Holiday stock lines include gowns in fancy stripes with or without collars priced up to 1.50 each, white flannelette gowns 1.50, and extra sizes. Knit skirts at 1.00 to 1.50, children's sizes 0.25, lambs wool soles 1.00 per pair, crocheted slippers, rugs from .98 to 1.95, lace curtains 0.50 to 8.50, and drapery materials in various patterns. Also table covers, stand covers, and carpet swatches from 1.75 to 3.25 per item in basement display.

Wits

Public potash survey report progress and prospects

Inquiries seek probability estimates for potash ventures based on the same plan. Mr. Gale notes judgments vary and conclusions depend on the report’s facts. The survey covers public and private efforts, tests of potash samples done with US Geological Survey, Bureau of Soils, and Mackay School of Mines Nevada, and notes on private enterprise activity. A copy of the report is obtainable from the US Geological Survey director in Washington, DC.

Gale United States Geological Survey Bureau of Soils Department of Geology Mackay School of Mines Nevada

Fashions and Fade in Winter Attire and Accessories

A Washington Star fashion sketch outlines narrow skirt silhouettes for tail ored costumes with wide base skirts and new scarfs in satin velvet lace and fur. It notes fur bags with silver cords, dark furs alongside white, bold color pops, and coats double breasted at the waist with large revers. Also includes a humorous exchange about a piano recital.

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