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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
7
Secretary Daniels outlines a Navy plan favoring dreadnoughts, destroyers, and submarines as core assets for future defense. The General Board backs four dreadnoughts, sixteen destroyers, four submarines, two escorts, and support ships, plus air and personnel expansions to sustain a modern fleet.
Rome reports a severe incident at Hodika on the Red Sea where Turks tried to arrest British consul G. A. Richardson. He escaped to a nearby consulate as Turks besieged it, then Richardson was seized and dragged to a boat bound for an unknown destination. The American embassy in Constantinople seeks information on the treatment of a British subject. Italy expresses concern over the consul’s fate.
Hiram Chapter confers the Mark Master degree in Sandy Hook and Jeannine Chapter elects officers led by Worthy Matron Alyss Anna Carlson. A related obituary notes the death of Michael Fitzgerald of Bridgeport with ties to Sandy Hook. Local church activities include Christmas plans, a Neighborhood Settlement drive, and a sermon at Trinity church. The town basketball teams played Bridgeport First Methodist and Olivet church, with Newtown winning 43 to 28 and 3 to 14 respectively. County Game Warden Wilbur Smith plans a talk on Game Birds of Connecticut.
In Washington the Navy seeks 200 aeroplanes for active service and reserve, needing 100 for front line duty and 100 kept in reserve. Captain Mark L Bristol testifies the plan requires 2,200,000 dollars to equip the aeronautical branch. Aircraft would scout for enemy fleets, submarines, and mines, and attack dirigibles. He urges for a robust air service as part of national defense.
Stratford, Dec 12. Stratford Rich school basketball beat Westport High 11 to 10 in a tense game. Mallett sank the winning basket in the final minutes. Upcoming game: next Saturday at town hall against West Haven quintet. Local events include sermons, weddings, and church notices with varied times and speakers.
Bethel A M E Church led by Rev Stanley Jacobe holds an 11 am preaching service with a sermon by the pastor. At 12 45 pm Sunday school, and 8 pm preaching service with a sermon by the pastor. Morning subject Contending Forces Evening subject Áarite
The Terry estate seeks extensive alterations to the brick building on Congress street between Main and Howsatvale avenues after securing a permit. Earlier petitions asked Congress street widening steps, referred to the streets and sidewalks committee, which has not met yet. Other permits granted include a cottage on Morgan Street, veranda addition on Cottage 31, a store front on Commercial Street, and multiple dwellings on Wood, Albion, Jefferson, and Housatense avenues. A fire commission meeting will discuss a merit reward fund and donations.
Coroner rules the fatal incident involving Miss Roch as accidental with no criminal involvement. She reportedly stepped toward Park Avenue tracks as a streetcar approached, slipped and was struck, with injuries described as a fractured pedal bone and bruising.
An obituary notice outlines training incidents and a list of camps and locations. It mentions Ocala and other places with a focus on local training activities and events, noting figures and dates, and references a discharge or completion summary tied to a community context.
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