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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
4
The Park Theatre hosts William Faversham in The Faun where a pantsless performance provokes shock yet delivers a satire on vanity and a moral about body and spirit. Faversham and cast receive enthusiastic support as the show ends with an optimistic audience.
The Rev. C. J. Olsen, 55, was found dead in his Brooklyn bathtub with a razor beside him. Officials say loneliness and fear of losing his mind led to suicide. he was pastor of the Norwegian Baptist Church. Mrs Olsen left for Chicago with two children. a third child is married to a missionary in Africa.
New Jersey cannot send delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. New laws set a May 28 primary to elect delegates, but GOP rules require election 30 days before the convention. NJ delegates would be chosen 21 days before the convention, and the law is expected to be amended in the upcoming legislative session.
London December 16 The Gaekwar of Baroda named as co respondent in a divorce suit pursued by George Wellington Statham an attorney. Statham demands 100000 dollars damages alleging misconduct after meeting the Gaekwar at a London card party and accompanying him to Scotland. The Prince contends an English court lacks jurisdiction and the matter has been submitted to the court for decision.
A Bridgeport party of marketmen travels to New York on the 8 o clock Sunday train to inspect the United Dressed Beef companys annual Christmas beef display. The group includes C M Biltz and others from Bommes Biltz Westport firms and Swift S S Hammond and John Woodhull companies with dinner at Rotharmels Third Avenue featuring prize cattle.
Connecticut league directors led by President James H. O Rourke rejected East Shore Amusement Company’s offer to operate Sunday baseball at Lighthouse grounds in New Haven. They refused the proposed $300 for both teams, keeping Sunday games in limbo pending stockholder action and a new decision for the State league.
Umpire Billy Evans recalls a White Sox battery striking out a St. Louis Brown recruit last fall. Sullivan is praised as a fine catcher with sharp mechanics and strong gray matter, while Ed Walsh is credited as an excellent pitcher who often gives Sullivan due praise for his big play.
In a baseball scene, Sullivan speaks to a new recruit amid rising nerves as he fires a monologue about leagues and past stars. The rookie resists but is encouraged by Sully before a called strike three ends his at bat.
Chicago reports Mrs Edna Robinson of Portland Oregon a wealthy divorcee shot herself in the left shoulder after calling her friend Frank B Cockrell who she dined with last night She is conscious but may die and refuses to discuss the motive Christmas presents fill her room Police Lt Lyons who defended an elderly woman years ago was mentioned in the note
Parliament adjourned after enacting two progressive laws the veto bill and the industrial insurance bill. The veto strips the Lords of the power to overturn elected will, while the insurance law benefits 15 million workers. King George praised the measures and Morocco settlement, with the 1912 session set for February 14.
In New York's Poughkeepsie on December 16 Jacob Hoystadt a 65 year old former assemblyman sheriff and wealthiest Columbia County resident was found in a swamp on his estate. A note indicating self harm was left with his body and more than 200 friends joined the search. In Washington Mrs Harvey W Wiley wife of the pure food champion urged parcels post for bread delivery to her rural home and listed housekeeping as her occupation.
The store showcases a transformed basement filled with toys from dolls and wagons to velocipedes and pianos. Special today includes 20 inch jointed dolls at 69 cents and dressed dolls at 69 cents with other gift items and accessories in the main floor departments.
Yesterday the Sophomores and Juniors held class meetings after school. Rehearsals for the Senior Class play and the 1914 Dramatics were held in the afternoon. Klefkorn 14 joins the basketball squad, promising with coaching to develop into a fine player. Joe Howard 12 slips and falls at the Y M C A lighting switch, drawing laughs. New Haven hockey club seeks a game with B H S. no team yet but organization underway. Henry Stagg 13 overstudies after tossing small shot. James Dargan 12 shows promise as Cyril in the senior play. William Tracy 12 chemistry marks dip. Dr. Stanley’s jokes appreciated. Junior pool tournament games scheduled: De Witt vs Gregory, Morgan vs Ryne, Lannon vs Rosenthal. Morris Shack 13 eager to ask a girl to the play but shy. Guild orchestra rehearsal Monday at Mr. Denny’s home on Hast Washington Ave. Mr. Sullivan books a basketball game against last Merrill College team for this afternoon. Jerry Murphy 14 to be operated on for a heel wart, sidelining him briefly. Criterion poster in Assembly by Ida Levy, Charlotte Marsh, Marion Diamond draws attention. John Devine 12 tardy yesterday for first time this term. Mr. Sullivan also arranging a pool game between Senior Y M C A team and B H S.
Courtland School announces a time change for the academic year with charges applied only to the second half. Officials say exact dates and payment details will be provided by the district.
A catalog item from the Woman's Drug Store at 129 State Street Bridgeport offers a regulator remedy described as a splendid female agent for suppressed menstruation caused by colds or ill health. The complete outfit costs $1.75 and Lady Attendants are available on site.
Boston police investigate a five story tenement at 15 Norman Street West End housing about 100 Italians after a blast at 1 o'clock wrecks the building. The force ripped walls cracked stairs shattered windows. second floor and basement were devastated. Officials note a prior blast in the same neighborhood this year and suspect Black Hand involvement with property loss under $2,000.
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