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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
7
A clipped ad-style piece touts tailored suits priced between ten and twenty five pounds, praising snug trim cuts for young men. It argues natural figures with no padded shoulders or stiff plates, claiming such styles look fresh and youthful, reducing apparent age by years.
Mrs Caroline Banks, 74, died at her home in Hereover Hawke, March 20. Daughter of Deacon Jubr act, she was a longtime resident of the Puritan lineage and active in First Hoherecurvant Bethlehem parish and Third Congregational church of Guliferd. Survived by children Attorney John W. Santis of Kin Uy and Miss Motert SM Lantan of Conn, Dr George H. Burke, Mrs H K Veron of Sprinetieia, and three grandchildren. Service set for later today at local church.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a New Haven matter tied to a decree and possible court action. Several scattered names and places appear, but essential facts are unclear and no dates or outcomes are reliable.
A surreal scene disrupted a routine event at a city building as witnesses described strange figures and odd textures in a security area. Police investigated the disturbance, with no injuries reported and no clear motive identified.
Twenty nine contractors submitted bids to build the new high school all above 215000 the board’s available sum. Durkin & Lass of New York submitted the lowest bid at 316000 for building and systems with options to reduce. The five lowest bidders on the project were named with figures for variations and no rock excavation specifics.
The passage notes an Irtraviive Woman in stylish dress being read, accompanied by an unidentified man. The Mason minutive and elaxine are mentioned as distinct from the bids of other contractors. The board adjourned Wednesday night pending bid consideration.
The board heard Dr. Abernathy offer free dental care to public school children with material costs the only charge. Pending review, the proposal was referred to Dr. Ryan. Other motions included clerical pay timing, sale of the Kelly house, telephone information limits during bad weather, investigation into a student injury at Staples school, and the resignation of Mrs. Theodore Rothermal.
Charles O'Brien of Springfield received five months in jail for vagrancy and assault on tailor Mads Nicholson after a street confrontation on Main and Fairfield. Several cases continued including Patrick Conley’s support order, Frank and Joseph Sneckner’s pool hall incident, and Louis Titani’s incorrigible charges. Police found concealed weapons on Kiel berger and a stray razor near Jacob Kleinberger's store. ownership uncertain but linked to Luciano Mundi.
The freighter Zulia of the Red D line sank in the harbor after a shaft pierced its bottom while loading cargo for Caracas Venezuela. Salvage costs and losses are estimated around 100 dollars, with the vessel resting in 25 feet of water. The accident occurred amid a mid Atlantic style storm, causing extensive damage to the ship and its cargo.
Charles G. Colby of 1269 Park Avenue reports burglars entered his residence while his family attended the cinema and stole jewelry including a valuable watch. Mary Dernstein of 337 Grand Street says workers breach left a jewelry box missing from under a bed.
New Haven Railroad directors may pass the quarterly dividend next Wednesday, a move debated by Tim Whitney and local financiers who argue for earnings adequacy before payout. The October income shows earnings lagging behind last year, with four months to Oct 31 totaling $24,074,710 in gross earnings and a $1,386,880 surplus after interest. Officials note the company might shed outside properties like the Boston and Maine line, seeking time to dispose of assets advantageously.
New Haven stock fell sharply at the opening, sliding from 7 to 4 after a board meeting hint of a possible dividend omission. Canadian Pacific dropped on a 52 million note issue, American Tobacco and Lehigh Valley declined slightly. Overall market showed weakness as New Haven’s moves unsettled sentiment and bulls faced disappointment.
Investment securities encouraged bear selling produced recessions in speculative favorites. Steel and Lehich fell sharply while overall market faced pressure. New York Central and sugar hit multi year lows. Bonds were easy amid weak support. New Haven declined to 722 4 and other stacks with Jersey New England. American Telephone and New York Central also fell. Convict made goods in Texas must be labeled convict made.
Fairfield December meeting of the Fairfield Quanty Association of Congregational Churches held at Fairfield Congregational Church. Attendees discussed church matters and reported on officials, with a bankruptcy mention related to Pirklamgars church matters and Hartford concerns.
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