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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
11
For fifteen dollars you can get a warm suit or overcoat with stylish details and lasting quality. A practical daily wear business garment with a big fabric and color variety. Other options priced from ten to twenty five dollars.
A naval officer on the battleship Ili stationed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shot and killed a young woman named Anna Conway at her home early today and then surrendered to police. Adams shot the girl before turning himself in.
Dec Ben Anbords reports a young girl named Dora Arnold, in custody Monday, with a Bible bearing the inscription Dora Arnold. Authorities deny her identity and question the missing case as officers review the pasted papers and inscriptions found on the Bible.
W. O. A. customs ary for Ge Councill or Federated club as the Bridgeport YWCA hosts a miracle play directed by Giles Grace Clarke with elocution by the Warner club and Mrs Dwight Hall in charge of costumes. Federation Council members are urged to attend as afternoon hostesses. Building permits issued include Michael Hobstock for a two story addition on Hallett street and LL Blackman for a one family frame dwelling on Blackamp Place 1 L, plus GR Black for a property on Vine Street.
Forecast calls for somewhat cloudy conditions in the vicinity with possible light snow or rain. Elsewhere readers are urged to consider Christmas gifts from EB. HH Dillon & Co. 1105 Main street for ostrich plumes waists silk petticoats and furs. Some humor hints at chilly homes and late Christmas parcel deliveries.
Paris reports three German aviators were burned to death when a French 75 shell struck their Taube over Bar-le-Duc. Helmets found in wreckage suggest four crew, not two. Other items note Americans leaving front lines, a “home for lost dogs” aiding troops, and various war updates from London and Milan including Red Cross nurse sections and a flag restoration to France.
London court discharged Dr Henry Beigel after the prosecution found he was an American citizen. In Genoa the American collier Jason the Christmas ship arrived with gifts for German and Austrian children. Three warships halted the vessel briefly before learning its identity and allowing passage. A German Red Cross delegation welcomed Commander Cortney and his party at their hotel. Unloading of gifts to the Austrian frontier will begin today with Italian government transport provided.
Fairfield County forms a separate division for internal revenue duties with two deputy collectors. Albert M. Pohlman of South Norwalk becomes deputy, working with W L Davis of Trumbull as the other deputy collector. New municipal plant in East Niss supports street lighting and gas engine generators. Probate notes cover wills of Charles E B Gaylor and Elizabeth La Smith, with estates and bequests detailed. Greenwich bankrupt Josie E Peck cites assets of fractions and notes from Joseph E Peck. Coroner rules Charles Vaast not criminally negligent in Scriber incident. United States court hears Stafford bankruptcy discharge objections. Liquor license revenue tallies by town listed.
William Brundage Charles Brown and Stanley Peck of Stanwich were arrested for shooting without a license during a fox hunt across the state line near Bedford. each fined 15 in Bedford court. Danbury resident William Hoy, jailed for life in 1913 for infanticide, has allegedly become insane. Dr M Ray Powers investigated foot and mouth rumors in Wilton and North Wilton with no signs found but to continue inquiry. Frank Vance of Springdale was fined 10 plus 19.38 costs for motorcycle license violation after a collision with a Bridgeport auto. Yance lacked a license when questioned by Chief Schmidt. A touring car wreck in South Norwalk damaged by a tree, four aboard. a man injured. Thomas Mianagan in Darien fined for reckless driving. a separate collision involved a horse drawn truck. Danbury resident Wallace A White fined 5 and costs for driving without a license in Monday Norwalk court. Dr Southey’s car involved in collision with a New York car. suit filed for damages. Southey’s car towed for repairs.
Washington reports no aggressive action planned as extra troops are sent to Naco Ariz after a White House briefing by Secretary Tumulty. The decision follows border fire from factions tied to General Hill and General Maytorena with Americans wounded or killed.
Charles Bayard Trail 88 years old former secretary of the United States legation at Brazil and consul at Marseilles France died here today. The crew of 20 men of the Swedish steamer Norra Sverige perished when the steamer struck a mine off the coast of Finland.
An attractive young woman calling herself Helen Gaylord from Back Bay Boston was arraigned in Bridgeport city court on intoxication. She drew attention for her refined attire and claimed Boston connections while authorities pursued her true identity. She spent a night under police care and was sentenced to 16 days in jail before probation intervention.
She obtained a remission of her jail term and was released into Mrs. Burgess' custody. This afternoon she was reported to have left the city for Boston.
Joseph Costick a former UMC employee of 1762 Boston Avenue was sentenced to six months in city jail for failing to settle domestic diffs. Judge Wilder ordered re-arrest after probation officer C W Simpson reported he would not reform and Mrs Costick accused him of spending money on drink.
Mrs. Hiram Parsons reports seeing a white man in black pass under Fenwick railway bridge Tuesday afternoon. Searchers have not found the body and it may be one of three men drowned off Haddam recently. Baltimore City Council sets December 15 as Self-Denial Day for the poor.
J Hans Wagner recalls a long baseball life starting in Carnegie later named for Andrew Carnegie. He describes growing up fast in a mining town, early sprinting speeds, and playing with St Luke's Club of Mansfeld before moving through Struthville, Warren, Adrien, and Steubenville. The piece notes aging and slowed fielding, plus a crane accident during test operations.
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