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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
5
Storms lash the East with high seas sweeping Block Island Nantucket and New Jersey coasts. Seabright and Cape Cod report heavy damage and rising tides, with rail lines washed and a major landmark threatened. One schooner foundered, five crewmen sought safety. a large block building burned in Cape May area. Injury totals rise amid rail crash in Italy. Funeral notices issued for local residents.
Congress begins final session and adopts a 12 30 p m joint session time for President Wilson to deliver the annual address. Following sympathy resolutions for the late Representative E A Merritt Jr of New York, the House adjourns at 1 09 p m until noon tomorrow.
Treasury estimates presented to Congress set the 1916 federal spending plan at 1,090,775,134 dollars, slightly below current year appropriations. The proposal keeps costs within reduced incomes, with modest increases for army and navy programs including aviation, fortifications, Panama Canal work, and coastal defense, while pensions, public works, and miscellaneous items are trimmed.
The administration's estimates to Congress show next year’s military and naval expenses at 256,421,357 dollars, up from 251,284,167 this year. The plan covers the regular army military academy militia fortifications arsenals posts and the naval establishment including a proposed naval building program. The naval program contemplates two battleships six torpedo boats and related costs.
Otto Bonness, a South End resident and Civil War veteran, died at Mrs. George F. Maloney’s home on Atlantic Street this morning. He worked as an iron structural iron worker with Berlin Bridge Co for years and is survived by daughter Marion Hyde and brothers James of New Haven and Patrick of New York. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at 72 Liberty Street with Rev. Paul F. Clemen officiating. a Steuben C. F. lodge delegation attended. burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
The forecast notes central storm areas over the north Pacific west gulf and middle Atlantic with cloudy rain or snow across regions east of the Rockies and high coastal winds. Reports cite Nantucket 60 mph and Block Island 72 miles per hour while other items mention naval orders and civic notices.
This piece celebrates introducing more dolls to a child’s collection, describing girls caring for their dolls, from sturdy boys to fairy tale figures, and inviting Little Mothers to add another Doll to their family to bring happiness.
Howland's men welcome wide four in hand ties with white stripes on colored grounds. They are described as clever with a touch of brilliance to ordinary dress. Black and white combos are notable. Priced 50e and more. Main floor front.
New and unusual items arrive in Bridgeport featuring Flexo petticoats that fit snug at the waist with no draw-string and rustless wire back support. Athena winter underwear promises warmth and comfort with a tailored fit. Also listed are Boys rainy-day outfits, extra-nice Scotch madras fabrics, and coats with matching hats and gaiters, all offered in multiple colors and sizes on the third floor.
A tastefully written note on wearing fresh blooms as shoulder corsage and fur adornment. It cites Paris and London in mourning over war losses, and highlights a "garden of Old Winter" with roses, orchids, poinsettias, lilies, violets, holly, and mistletoe. Prices range from 10 to 25 cents.
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