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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
11
Captain Evers of the Boston Braves is reported very ill with pneumonia after a cold. Physicians say his condition worsened during a National League meeting yesterday, and he did not attend the session.
Hertford December 10. The Manufacturers Association of Connecticut held its annual meeting yesterday at Harttora Club. Officers of the association were announced and discussed year end activities and legislative priorities.
The United States civil service commission announces exams on January 22 for men and women stenographers in the departmental and Panama Canal services though canal service accepts only men. Entrance salaries range from 800 to 900 dollars for departmental work and 2 500 for the Panama Canal service. Exams may be taken in Bridgeport Hartford New Haven New Haven and Waterbury.
Washington reports Connecticut delegates to the River and Harbor Congress urge continuation of appropriations for current Connecticut projects and demand measures for new improvements. The delegates advocate federal support to advance regional infrastructure and waterways development.
Forecast notes quiet Pleasant weather with coastal winds to 44 mph at Nantucket. The upcoming eight day carnival and exposition at the Casino, benefiting the American Red Cross, fills space. out of town concessions seek room as crowds are expected nightly. Peter Lenga of Newark died by suicide after leaving $100 for his expenses. Albert De Oppenheim founder of Oppenheim Collins & Co. died in New York.
A Berlin dispatch says Count von Moltke has arrived in Berlin in poor health and cannot yet return to the front. his successor as Chief of the General Staff will be Minister of War Lieut. Gen. von Falkenhayn. Other items recount Douai prisoners in Amiens, a new monster biplane trial, and czarist/Caucasus visits. Additional notes cover Russia’s temperance costs, Victoria Cross awards, an Italian wheat syndicate, and Wales’s Prince promoted to captain.
Special to The Farmer Stratford December 10 Three of a nine youth gang sought by town authorities face arraignment before Justice Lewis A Polley this evening on charges of resisting an officer assault and gambling. Six others remain at large warrants issued for George Hasko Joseph Repko Frank Repiko Z. Kiskey James Buckley and John Actings. Manchester and Bassett traced trio awaiting trial after a clash with an officer at Hollister Heights. The day also carried probate for Patrick Kennedy former New York police officer with a $40,000 estate and a third of the estate to his widow. Stratford High beat Bridgeport Trade School 11 to 8 in a fast rebound game. Wheeler led Stratford with four goals. Ely paced Trade School with three. The Stratford freshmen suffered a lopsided 96 to 4 defeat in a town hall scrimmage. Stratford to host Westport High Friday. A whist event at the Evening Star Rebekah lodge drew Milford and Bridgeport attendees. Charles Smith arrested for disorderly conduct and bound over to the superior court. St John’s lodge to install officers and hold social hour after.
Ottawa report denies German ambassador Count von Bernstorff claims that mushroom bullets were sent from Bridgeport to Canada for British use. Canadian militia minister rejects the charge, stating no such ammunition has been obtained by Canada or Britain from the United States. John Reck & Son wreaths and laurel roping.
Emory P Sanford becomes owner of John H Jennings West Redding property. Main building houses a general store railroad station express office and post office with a residence above. Possession set for Jan 1. Jennings to continue meat business with Ralph Rockwell then transfer to Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. and Mrs Jennings seeks California for health. Sanford likely to become West Redding postmaster and continue store business.
Matthew Brown a colored employee of H. S. Osborn married in New Haven during Thanksgiving Week and soon housed his bride, who afterward fled to New York. A separate report notes Frea Baker’s $2 fine for assaulting Mrs. Williams. Rev E W Boone and wife report health gains in Arizona. A christening for Infant daughter of Selectman Sullivan occurred at Riadie Catholic church. Assessors discuss Gorham for keeper job. Humane Agent Gardner investigates Charles Bennett child neglect cases. hearings adjourned to March 10. Republicans attend Bridgeport dinner. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Williams. Lucy Wilson employed in Brooklyn. Duncan Gay and Marcus Burr y serve as jurors. Wilton selectmen’ s $78 claim unresolved.
Danbury, Dec. 10 Foster Boughton aged 65 discontent over financial troubles shot himself in the mouth with a revolver after leaving a lodge room of the Order of United American Mechanics. He died almost instantly. A brief, somber incident reported from the local fraternal lodge.
Despite bad roads a large turnout attended the Newtown grange annual meeting Tuesday night. Officers elected include Master Mrs. Keith W. Mitchell and secretary Miss Ruth Ruffells. A program for the coming year aims to rejuvenate grange activity after last April’s fire.
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