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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
3
A fragmentary report from Indianapolis notes a criminal prosecution risk linked to a transportation operation. The text references an accident and potential charges against an individual described as the victim, with incomplete details about the event and involved parties.
A garbled report describes a figure named Robert He Threpe claiming to be a phantom Indian expert and Olympic tactician. The text recounts chaotic claims about transportation tactics, a dramatic demonstration, and confusion over identity, with references to attendance at a crime scene and subsequent police movements.
A garbled report notes Carnegie believes his commitments already cover contributions to plans for a chapel near Skibo. It mentions James Bertram and Andrew Carnegie aiding in securing funds and examining local arrangements. The text is fragmentary but centers on Carnegie’s perceived sufficiency of his part.
In this city on December 14 Sore Ehuamens widow of Bow Tiestletm aged 75. Friends invited to attend funeral from her residence 4h Hourth street on Monday. Interment at St. Biucnacts. Also on December 12 1912 George Harry Canl Geld aged 30. Privade invited to attend funeral from late residence Frank street Monday 3:20 a.m. and interment at Michael's. Private invited to funeral from life residence Stepeyer on Monday Dec 16. Also in this city Ter Lz 913 Neilin widow of Pred A Ackirman. Friends invited to attend funeral from Wor lute residence.
Bridgeport Bull Moose progressives await the return of Gus Lawson the former treasurer after he vanished following his removal from duties. The party seeks about funds Lawson held including subscriptions and money from the campaign now in question. Hubert Marshall became temporary treasurer but funds not turned over a search committee found Lawson missing from his Broad Street room with no trace. Police aid may be requested if he does not reappear soon a prominent party member said.
Zanesville Ohio December 14 city bonds totaling three hundred fifty thousand dollars and valuable city records are believed destroyed when the municipal market building housing all city offices burned early today fire officials said the loss includes財宝 and records.
Waterbury tale notes editor William Pape of the Waterbury Republican fined $10 and costs by Judge Wilder in city court for contempt of court. An editorial claimed in the paper alleged influence linked to liquor sales and the University club horseplay prior to trial, cited as contempt in the public arena.
An informal poll of senators shows 18 favor arbitration of the Panama canal tolls dispute prompted by Britain's note. Of 116 senators who responded, 13 supported arbitration while 19 remained noncommittal. Senators Root and Lodge lead the movement and seek broader approval.
Hartford December report shows four youths Tobin Farrell Healy 14 named with 33 year old Patrick Welch bound over on 31000 bonds for robbery and hold-up of Mrs Reenick. One adult, Thorma Welch 26, placed on probation for the same offense.
Turin report says Angelo Sarto 73, brother of Pope Pius, was awarded $25 Ponts by the Italian minister of posts and telegraphs for long faithful service as a mail carrier.
Fair tonight and Sunday with moderate variable winds mostly from the south and southwest. Pleasant weather prevails in districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Temperature rises slowly in northern districts. Low pressure centered over Montana and high pressure over Tennessee. Conditions favor fair weather with slightly higher temperatures in this vicinity.
Court Officer Christopher Finnegan of the city court received a handsome Christmas gift from a brother connected with a Danbury factory. A brown velour hat, crafted by a skilled artisan, valued at more than $25, drew admiration from onlookers today.
Seeley Davenport Jacob Dunn and Warren Dunn were arrested and held for examination on a charge tied to a letter sent to President elect Wilson demanding 5000 or death. Dunn said he worked as a guard on the Hudson and Manhattan railroad and had good community standing. Sheriff said Dunns admitted arrests for stealing chickens. the trio reportedly earned by cutting ice in winter and supplying nearby icehouses for summer visitors near Ford Mine in the Blue Mountain region.
Report of labor trouble at Edwards & Co. cloak and salt factory centers on temporary production crippling and limited workforce. Despite backbones of strike broken, few workers gathered at Mohican Hall as two New York organizers returned home. President absent. ten extra hires added, including a Bridgeport resident.
Milwaukee judge outlines seven conditions under which a husband should have his own breakfast. Conditions include wife being sick, babies sick, wife busy ironing or with house cleaning, and during the first three months of a year. Dogs don’t count. presence of a wash woman lets him out. remarried widows cannot use this rule. A man was sentenced to a year of own breakfast after his wife said she gained no pleasure and preferred sleep.
City Court handled cases including Lucia and Ginenan charged with statutory burglary after a theater-like robbery at John Conners store. Cuneo remains jailed for prior Ly man Jewelry heist. other local breaches of peace and labor violations were fined or jailed. France prepares notes for possible European war, printing vast quantities of money for emergency use.
Middletown dispatch reports the Noisélese Typewriter Company will suspend production except for experimental work due to a tight money market. About a hundred workers are employed. the workforce is expected to drop to around ten or twelve as capital could not be secured to continue manufacturing.
In a Alabama appeal the Browning wedding party faced disruption when a livery stall sent the wrong carriage delaying the ceremony. The court allowed damages for physical discomfort and mental distress from the late conveyance and unmet timely arrival at the church.
A court records a volatile case where a wife defends her actions after a drunken husband’s cruelty, while a different judgment overturns a trust finding. The piece also surveys a New York cruelty case about shipped turtles, with moral musings on animal suffering, plus a London royal Bible habit and a tip to freshen a workroom using coffee and camphor.
The store will close at 6 o clock on Monday and Tuesday and will then remain open in the evenings until Christmas, offering extended evening hours for shoppers.
Gift money will buy more. A unisex leather traveling bag with solid leather construction, sewn corners, leather lining and deep pocket, priced at 5. Includes sizes from 16 to 18 inches and a comfortable carry handle.
Women find comfort in these bath robes crafted from soft blanket cotton. The robes feature square necks full sleeves and deep pockets. Available in light and dark patterns trimmed with matching silk and priced at $3.50 on the second floor.
An advertisement promotes a broad selection of wool fabrics for coats. It highlights double-faced coatings at reduced yard prices, plaid coatings in 54 inches, chinchilla fabrics in blue gray and navy, and bouclé for children’s coats, emphasizing substantial value compared with normal prices.
Attractive silks for fancy work are on display in the right aisle rear with brocades and rich patterns. Many colors and weaves available to craft a bag or opera-bag. Prices range from 1 to 1.50 yard.
Ostrich plumes and fans are described as durable beauty in high demand among fashion followers. The article notes white and black plumes and ostrich fans priced from four dollars to twenty five and from one dollar twenty five to fifteen, highlighting their lasting appeal.
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