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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
4
The article recalls Zeni Pashkoff’s reflections after a killing charge and the universal wish for peace among wounded and marching soldiers. It notes a J. P. Morgan & Co order for 10,000 aeroplane guns for Britain placed with Driggs Seabury Ordnance Co.
General Morillo raised the blockade of Cartagena and a portion of the expedition reached Santa Maria around October 20 in poor condition. Patriots at Cartagena were hopeful and expected ample supplies as the blockade was lifted. The failed expedition boosts patriot morale and vigor for their cause. Britain reportedly built warships for Lake Ontario including a large six gun vessel. additional troops were anticipated in Canada next spring. Also notices announce stray heifers in Weston and Greens Farms with rewards for their return.
Twenty years ago the Housatonic River froze from Washington Bridge to Derby blocking navigation with an ice gorge forming at Zoar Bridge. A schooner and several barges are trapped at Shelton docks as winter's ice holds the river head.
Fifty years ago Thomas Clarke Lubey editor of the People in Dublin was found guilty by a jury of conspiring to depose the Queen and to levy war in Ireland and was sentenced to twenty years penal servitude. He spoke in his defense declaring Ireland must seek independence. The report notes his belief that Ireland can be saved only by liberty and that the world will see Ireland is not a lost cause. Also described is a Clam Chowder Entertainment hosted by the Excelsior Fire Company at their Engine House with Chief Holcomb Captain Alvord and the Seamstress Company, featuring songs by Samuel Spinning John Sherman and Lawrence, and performances by the Wheeler & Wilson Band.
Robert E. Holmes master mechanic at Bridgeport Brass Co. died after a cross beam fell at the factory yesterday morning. He leaves a wife and a 9 year old son. Holmes was a member of Roswell lodge F and A M Springfield and of the Park.
Hyman Friedman of Norwalk sues William Miller for 500 damages over leaked trade secrets from Friedman's meat business. An injunction restrains Miller from using the secrets. In 1909 Miller learned the processes and later opened a shop in Norwalk. The case goes to the common pleas court in January term.
In probate court Judge Miller ordered 10 year old John Nasuka and 8 year old Mary Nasuka placed in the county home while their mother serves 30 days in jail for drunkenness. The siblings lacked shoes warm clothing and medical care with Mary burned before. father John Nasitka earns wages at Crane Co. factory but neglects them. They had slept on a mattress on the floor at 144 Line street.
John Carobek, a Jackson school pupil, was committed to the county home by Judge Miller in probate court. Living with his mother at 238 Pine Street, he prefers marching soldiers in the cellar over attending school and agreed to go to the county home when offered soldiers to play with.
Philip L. Holzer was re elected a member of the park commission at a meeting at The Strat field. The term runs eighty years. Mayor Wilson attended and the board agreed to take charge of the Municipal Christmas tree this year. Reports will be turned in to President Eames. Clinton Barnum Seeley suggested a new playground near the Remington Arms plant. Paris notes show 1915 government spending to late 1915, and Nunnold offers a Christmas gift sale at 195 Fairfield Avenue from Dec 17 to 27.
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