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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
8
A collage of notices from Bridgeport items includes property claims, stolen and recovered livestock reports, a fatal judge’s obituary, accidents, and local club elections. Highlights mention land or animal ownership inquiries, cow and steer takes up, a Bridgeport dentist boasting 5500 plates of teeth, and social updates from Hayes Mish Co and Knights of Columbus chapters.
Fifty years ago reports describe a church ceremony and a New Year’s welcome. Military movements in Vera Cruz and Monterey are noted alongside Mexican officials and domestic political updates. Skating season warns and weather notes mix with local anecdotes and aging public notices.
Aldermen weigh Connecticut Co request to remove unused East Washington avenue rails as a tactic to dodge part of a new Pequonnock river bridge cost. Petition filed. council likely to allow withdrawal. Rails laid on a newer base unused due to unsafe bridge. If removed, 99 year franchise could be questioned and new trolley competition may arise. Bridge plans favor Stratford, Grand Street before East Washington work.
Catherine B Hazelett of Norwal files notice of appeal from Judge of Probate Paul L Muller admitting the will of John F Clancy late collector of internal revenue to probate. The case involves several cousins and an estate estimated at about 5000 dollars as it moves toward the superior court.
Storm keeps many board members away and the regular meeting is delayed to tonight at 8 o'clock. The new hours place the meeting in the city auditor's office to discuss the agenda and minutes from last night.
Waterbury December report says Patrick Larner, 55, of Newtown, found dead in his 608 South Main Street boarding house as gas pours from a broken fixture. In an adjoining room, John Douglas alias John Norton, a railroad fireman from Albany, was found unconscious but likely to recover in St Mary’s Hospital. Dr A A Crane, medical examiner, sent case to Deputy Coroner Walter D Makepeace to determine if death was suicide or accident.
Sleet and icicles coated New Haven power cables on Wall Street when a twin-break at 2 58 morning sparked flames over the high tension lines. Fire crews from multiple engines and hose companies fought the blaze for about 30 minutes before it was contained, with no disruption to railroad power thanks to nearby supply cables. Repair crews today began replacing the burned cables. damage is estimated at 100.
Washington observers report both suffrage and anti-suffrage groups visiting the White House and seeking a hearing before the Republican National Committee. The National American Woman Suffrage Association opens its 4th annual convention with the retirement of president Anna Howard Shaw after 11 years. the Congressional Union and the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage conclude sessions, with antis praising suffragists for urging action before Congress.
Despite last night’s storm the Bridgeport Lodge of Bike No 26 marked its 20th anniversary at the Stratfield with a banquet and speeches by Charles B. Greene D J Clifford Homer S Cummings H H Jennings T B Murphy Clifford B Wilson and President Wilson sent regrets. The Jephcotes at 769 Cleveland Avenue welcomed Mr and Mrs Frank Jephcote and their granddaughter Little Miss Jephcote, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Ross, a compositor at The Evening Farmer.
Berlin reports Indefinite postponement of the Duma meeting beyond expectations as Emperor Nicholas wishes to limit debate to an unfinished budget. Some papers suggest the reform program will not be tackled this session, delaying potential changes. XMAS roping and wreaths of Lauren Jorn Rck & Son.
Thomas Greening longtime Atlantic and Pacific Tea manager in the city died at Bridgeport Hospital at age 77. He lived at 2 Stratfeld Road and was active in Arcanum Judge and I.C.C.F. circles. Survived by widow, three daughters Mrs John E Porter and Mrs Greening of the city, Mrs B Hendrickson of New York, and son Charles T Greening of New York.
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