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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
3
In Tampa, December 16, the end of the Dynamite conspiracy trial opened October 1 was in sight today. Wit from Cleveland were called to its direct presentation Thursday evening and rebuttal will not take long. Arguments will consume nearly two weeks.
In Haven on December 16 Morris Ro dery, proprietor of a central cafe, was fined $80 in the ten court for two counts of allowing gambling. He posted $150 bonds and appealed the decision.
In Buffalo on December 16, Justice Brown postponed the murder trial of J Frank Hickey charged with killing 7 year old Joseph Josephs at Lackawanna. Defense attorney D V Murphy plans to seek further postponement to permit taking testimony from potential witnesses in Boston and other New England cities.
In Paris on December 16 the war against war strike drew few demonstrators, yet Paris strikers fought cars with bricks and clubs, showing enthusiasm despite a weak general labor turnout. The scene highlighted tensions within the labor movement as protests continued.
A tramway assault left several tram cars with broken windows after stones and bricks were hurled by attackers. One tramway conductor sustained severe injuries in the incident.
About 600 people in Indiana county have been victims of ptomaine poisoning in recent weeks as estimated by the county medical authorities. Officials link the cases to cold storage products and many Indiana Normal school pupils are among those affected.
New Haven dispatch says Governor Baldwin will depart Thursday night for Washington to attend the annual meeting of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes, where he serves as president. The gathering runs through Friday and Saturday with new officers to be elected.
A feature on the craft of wax figure making from sketches to finished effigies. It explains ready made versus custom figures, the molding process, glass eyes, growing hair, and the laborious task of whiskers. Mme Tussaud’s origins are noted with a nod to American practice and Harper’s reference.
A humorous domestic dialogue features Deacon Wood and his wife Mandy discussing porch additions, flowers, and practical wants sparked by insurance money. The banter covers neighbors, a new buggy, and a planned hardwood kitchen floor as the couple contemplates modest improvements.
Young Wife-1 asks for a promise to live within means and never incur debt to avoid trouble. Young Husband-1 agrees and vows not to run up debt. if debt occurs the other fellows will handle it.
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