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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
2
A man in a medium-light overcoat lured a child named Simpson into nearby woods. The mother heard the disturbance as neighbors rushed out, and the girl was rescued though clothes were torn. Police lack a strong lead as time passes.
Funeral services for John Meehan were held this morning at Mrs. George F. Maroney's home and at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Matthew Judse presiding. Bearers included John Donovan Albert Carrell Meehan and others. burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Boton Mass. The text also notes criticism of war relief charity work and suggests managers may forgo salary advances as railroads strive to raise funds.
Commuters report Woodchoppers line crews cut off from rail service between Bridgeport and Long Hill as trees and live wires blocked tracks after a late Tuesday storm. A damaged car crew pried loose a fallen obstacle, then faced more debris and five trees blocking the line, forcing limited service with crews sent to Stratford Putney and Woodmont. The first car finally reached Long Hill late last night with intermittent service expected today.
Charles Bailey of 247 Beardsley Street was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital after his right foot was crushed between two beams at a UMC Co building site. Dr Finneran transported him by emergency ambulance. Also reported, the Dollar Christmas fund for homeless Belgians reached 26,782 dollars and Benton Ridge’s business district was wiped out by fire.
Secretary McAdoo reviews a fiscal year ending June 30 1914 and outlines recommendations to Congress to extend the 1915 tax law beyond December 31 1915 tighten income tax by raising the threshold to 3000 and require returns for more earners repeal the 8 day accrual rule and push assessments on those who fail to file he notes the 1913 tariff act boosted revenue but wartime imports drop and warns of ongoing revenue declines while proposing a Coast Guard consolidation two more revenue cutters a leprosarium for Public Health and improved money transport facilities urging a continuous 20000 fund and await separate Federal Reserve report. UT 8 Treasurer Burke seeks a 5 gold certificate and the Revenue Cutter Service requests a Panama Canal Zone cutter.
Michael Sarzario died in the electric chair at Auburn prison for the murder of Le derro Granzanello in Buffalo on November 17, 1912. The execution reduces the Auburn death-house population to five and precedes a state law moving capital punishment to Sing Sing. Public notices touch on holiday transport delays and rising living costs as readers turn to stock quotes for savings.
A fragmentary ad style note extols diamonds as the best and finest gift option with emphasis on value and appeal. The trimmed text presents a promotional tone without clear events, dates, or persons.
The term contraband of war originated in 1625 during conflicts between England and Spain when English protest over harsh naval practices led to its first use in the Southampton treaty. The excerpt also lists European and U S land areas, notes on consuls and consular duties, casualty counts from the Spanish American War, atmospheric height estimates, war declaration rules, and Knights of St Gregory details, interwoven with antiquated commentary and context.
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