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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
10
Footwear holiday sale advertises a large selection for men women and children at 1152 Main Street. Emphasizes value and variety with slippers boots arctics and hosiery as Christmas gifts. Mentioned as Adv Scranton Pa Dec 12 Stephen Lucas murdered for his wages.
Judge John D. Lynn of Rochester comments on the famed Irish rebel John Mitchel and his grandson Mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchel. The reminiscences cover Mitchel’s escape from Tasmania, Smyth’s role, and a playful exchange about a parole dash, with background on Irish struggles and early New York Irish figures.
The Bureau of Standards announces 200 milligrams as the standard weight for diamonds and precious stones, replacing the earlier approximate 205.3 milligrams. The Treasury adopts the metric carat for customs duties. The move, supported by major dealers, aligns many nations to a uniform unit, with England still transitioning. The circular provides conversion tables and cautions on accurate weighing and sealed weights for integrity.
Leroy S Millard and David W Hart doing business as Connecticut Hat Co filed for bankruptcy in Danbury. Debtors show unsecured liabilities of 18 724 52 with assets including stock in trade 100 machinery tools 25 open account 1 591 16 money on deposit 3 435 78. Mil lard individual liabilities 8 852 42 and 36 716 66 secured with 6 000
Edith M. Johnson appointed postmaster at Winchester Center replacing A L Johnson who resigned. Minnie Payne and Daniel Gillette continue as postmasters at Northfield and Romford. Plans for a new St Joseph parish church describe dimensions and ancillary rooms. London reports a general strike of 97 500 government employees affecting post telephony and telephone services during Christmas.
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