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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

5

Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights School System Events

Fragmentary text mentions Bridgeport visitations, exams in multiple grades, and a geography data task led by J A Gardy of Sormanielt with references to Ramusantoot. It alludes to duties, training, and a January 3 deadline amid garbled names and places.

Peingtiein Mane Systama Bridgeport J. A Gardy Sormanielt Ramusantoot A Pola Ane W.scr Aagooya aeRigele

General strike to hit coal mines and mills today

A general strike appears set to disrupt coal mines and mills as workers plan demonstrations and a 9 am walkout. The action targets miners and allied trades, aiming to pressure Bearden era labor demands amid rising tensions in the region.

Bambars Det Inn Bearden Yast Sarr Wists

New Haven Road Witness Appears Before Grand Jury

A New Haven road witness testified before the grand jury today as part of an ongoing investigation. The proceeding focused on a transformation scheme and related cases involving local officials and high-profile figures.

New Haven Road

Laxley A Graven Notice At West Ave Residence

Residents are invited to attend the funeral service for Maxie A Graven, aged 84 days, at 428 West Avenue residence on Tuesday at 5 o clock. Burial follows at Pave Cemetery.

Faneres Si Srinany Maxie A. Graven Domini West Mrenve Turedsy Jour P. Buriat

Vollmer Pushes for Another Jail Supervisor At County Jail

Sheriff William Vollmer says New Haven county jail needs a fourth jailer after the year starts. He cites 200 prisoners at North Avenue facility and insufficient staff to guard and manage inmates. Vollmer plans to confer with superior court judges and county commissioners to authorize an additional assistant, noting current officers are already stretched. He indicated no action has yet been taken on appointing a new resident jailer, though he has asked county officials to consider creating the fourth position.

William Vollmer New Haven North ‘Avenue Shecite Vollmer

Desperate Balkan naval clash off Tanedges island

Special dispatch from Constantinople reports Greek cruiser and two Greek torpedo boats destroyed in the most desperate naval battle of the Balkan War. The engagement rages off Tanedges near the Seraita of Darianetica as Turkey and Greece contend amid ongoing peace talks.

Lonton Cecil Constantinople Tanedges Seraita Darianetica Besos

Thieves Hit Two Establishments On Sunday

Police reported two robberies today. Obermeyer and Neulman bottling works at 10 Wall Street lost 26 bottles of beer. Geblert shoe store at 1629 Main Street was entered through a broken back window, 41 pairs of toe bens taken from the shelf.

Obermeyer & Neulman Wall Street Ehoe Peter Geblert Main Street Throwen Toee Bens Shel

Civil suit seeks $186 for board in Birley vs Godbout

Frank J. Birley sues Joseph Godbout in City Court for non payment of board alleging 20 weeks of lodging in August and September. Defendant claims full payment was made to Mrs Birley. George F. Mara represents the plaintiff and John Gray the defendant.

Wilder Acton Frank J. Birley Joseph Godbout Birley George F. Mara Blainti John Gray

Witte for Young and Old Beach Store Ad

You can find what you want in way of Bt Beaches. Holiday season sales highlight a vast stock with toys and educational plates on display. Dolls for the kitties and chinaware, talking machines, and a varied assortment of useful novelties await. Come and see them at 62 Main St FB Beach.

Wotman Tomer FB Beach Main St

Riccio May Be Turned Over To Judson Tomorrow

States Attorney Stiles Judson told authorities that James Riccio, a fugitive linked to the death of Jennie Cavatteri Rotondo in Stratford on Oct 2, may be surrendered tomorrow. The mother of Riccio and a Hartford attorney have offered to turn him over as a witness, amid reports a key Chicago witness fled west, complicating the trial of Huenomo, Pizaichemi, and Martin in Superior Court.

States Stiles Judson James Riccio Jennie Cavatteri Rotondo Hear Stratford Iai Tris Rom Hartford Riccio Chicago Huenome Pizaichemi Martin

Father Held in $3000 On Charges of His Daughter

Hertford December 16 Joseph Marshall was held to $5909 bonds today for trial next Saturday on charges filed by his daughter Rosie aged 16 The child was employed in Beacon Falls as a domestic servant and the tale told to her employers led to her father's arrest The girl is now in a Waterbury hospital Marshall pleaded not guilty when arraigned in court

Hertford Joseph Marshall Rosie Beacon Falls Waterbury Hospital

Woman Victim of Opium Induced to Steal

Torrington, Dec 1. Helen Fletcher, 27, a maid at Connolly's Inn, pleaded guilty to stealing 22 dollars from Rose Pearle. She testified she was induced by a man she met on arrival from Albany who promised to take her to New York. she claimed opium addiction and that the man forced the theft. She fled to Winsted with the man and was arrested there. Fletcher received three months in jail.

Torrington Rose ‘Pearle Connolly's Inn New York Winsted Ste Bnd

Wall Street Today Opening Dull With Mixed Movements

New York stock activity opened dull and lower with steel at 65 and a decline of 3 8. Reading slid to 160 1 2 then recovered to 161 1 4. Southern Pacific made a new low for the season, finishing near 1 0. The market showed brief strength then sold off in the early second hour. Reading dropped to 168 1 2 while steel fell to 55 3 4. A headline on the brewers court decision in the anthracite coal case kept steel around 65 3 8.

New York Reading Southern Pacific Mlgo I-T Iizt Eubrems

Obituary notices for Desilets and Ackerman families

The burial of Philomena Desilets widow of Benjamin J Desilets took place this morning at St Michaels cemetery after a high mass of requiem at St Anthonys church. She was 76, leaves four children and eleven grandchildren. Interment followed at St Michaels. Also noted are obsequies for Wilen Ackerman and Dizon, details of services at St Charles church and Park cemetery, with multiple relatives and pallbearers named.

Philomena Benjamin J. Desilets George H. Bousquet Fourth Street Tst Gene Goran Boston Phillip Deallets Bridgeport Wilfred Greenport J. J. Vv. Belanger St. Anthony's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Wilen Pred H. Ackerman Reid Hpllett Street Sind St. Charles James V. Husson Tequiem Daha Dison Orchard Robert A Sateen Ad McCavern Hixgina Walter Barictgan Satrick Dung Wee Ip Park Cemetery

Bride in New Haven Hospital After Major Operation

Agnes Reilly Garrity wife of William J Garrity, married Oct 29, underwent a grave operation at New Haven hospital on Thursday. She was reported greatly improved today after a critical phase days of fear. If no complications arise, doctors expect a rapid recovery and home within a month.

William J.garrity New Haven Hospital Garrity Agnes Reilly Park Avenue Vine Street

Board of Education to pick architect in heated session

The Board of Education meets tonight to decide the High school building plan and the architect selection after F W Hurd accepts 11950 for land condemned for part of the site. Open competition sparked opposition and a potential row as officials consider a new method to avoid delays.

Board of Education F. W. Hurd News

Yale College to split year into two equal terms

New Haven December 16 Yale’s annual bulletin for 1912-13 sets the plan to divide the college year into two equal parts from September to February and February to June. It records total enrollment as 1348: 291 seniors, 278 juniors, 342 sophomores, and 412 freshmen.

New Haven Bulletin Yale Juel

Crop report shows wheat and corn production values

Washington December report lists winter wheat acreage 28,571,000 with 399,815,000 bushels and value 823,572,000 dollars, spring wheat 19,243,000 acres producing 830,848,000 bushels, all wheat 45,914,000 acres and 730,207,000 bushels, dollars values for December 1, oats 31,017,000 acres 4,481,327,000 bushels, value 945,468,000, and corn acreage 107,073,000 with 3,124,746,000 bushels valued at 1,520,464,000 dollars.

Washington Sericulture Fiee

City Court Fines Hit Saloon Fight Participants

In City Court Judge Footer imposed heavy fines on men from a saloon fight at Joseph Ciglar’s place near Stratford and Seaview avenues. Thomas Hart, John McNabb, and Michael Roman were fined 325 each plus costs, while Michael McGovern Harry McBride and Abbott Knight paid smaller sums and costs. Conrad Ruttner, charged with burglary, was bound over to the Superior Court with $1500 bond. Adam Dolbroge fined 10 plus costs. Frank Polaski bonds forfeited at 35. Tony Polesic’s judgment suspended after injuries. Adam Yonawish fined 16 plus costs. Thomas Hietrie jailed 20 days for breach and property injury. George Larmer fined 5 plus costs and 10 days jail. John McCarthy, accused loitering, received 60 days daily. Edward Chamansky convicted of brutal assault, ordered to pay 1 and costs and serve 9 days.

Judge Footer Joseph Ciglar Stratford Seaview Avenues Dara Thomas Hart John McNabb Michael Roman Michael McGovern Harry McBride Abbott Knight Coate Conrad Ruttner Peter Hackett Adam Dolbroge Frank Polaski Tony Polesic Adam Yonawish Thomas Hie Trie George Larmer John McCarthy Patrollan Holbrook Edward Chamansky Hancock Avenue

Reporter’s Coat Stolen by Discharged Prisoner

A discharged county jail prisoner stole a reporter’s overcoat after leaving a cell area. The coat was last seen near the corridor as the reporter moved to another room. Police search efforts focus on locating the coat and the suspect while authorities investigate the incident.

Tragedy Strikes Caulfield Family On Friday the 13th

The Caulfield family of 84 Frank Street faced sorrows as son George Harry Caulfield, 26, died minutes after noon after injuries at Bridgeport Brass Co. His sister Mary Hutchinson, wife of John Hutchinson, died later that day in Mercy Hospital Springfield Massachusetts. The daughter’s funeral is planned for tomorrow. Two sisters survive, and an immediate relative was removed to a sanatorium.

Michael Caulfield Frank Street George Harry Caulfield Mercy Hospital Springfield Mass Bridgeport Brass Co Hianess Ise Mary John Hutchinson Thompsonville Spring- Rela Hugh Murphy

Actress Loses Suit Against Steel Magnate

York report on a high profile suit where actress B Dreyfus De Acosta dropped a $63,000 claim against Butler alleging a promise to pay for dropping a suit against Dreyfus. Court ruled counsel actions improper and noted the case was repeatedly docketed. Butler's lawyers claimed the stake was friendship with Dreyfus and described private settlement discussions.

York Seatrice Dreyfus de Acosta Joseph Conte, Jr Youngstown Butler Maintiff Anne Herd Dreyfus Deeyfus Martin

Trolleymen sue Yale students who struck them

Conductor Harry Phillipson and Motorman John McNerney sue Yale students Joseph Zimmerman and Charles Forman for four separate claims seeking $4000 in damages. McNerney alleges beating and wrist injury, while Phillipson reports eye injury and wrist sprain. Both claim medical costs and loss of work. another student Ernst settled. Suits returnable for January term. incident followed intoxication and warning to cease.

Joseph Zimmerman Charles Ferman Yale Norwalk Harry Phillipson John McNerney McNerney Zimmerman Forman Phillipson Hrnst Common Pleas Court

Kurtz Visit Highlights New York Brewery Chief Guest

William Kurtz, chief accountant for Jacob Ruppert breweries in New York, returned from Bridgeport after a brief visit as guest of local manager Earle M. Christie. He attended the George C Waldo Jr. Marching Club banquet, brief address announced plans to organize a New York branch to boost its sponsor.

William Kurts New York Jacob Ruppert Breweries Bridgeport Earle M. Christie Kurte George C Waldo, Jr Mr. Waldo

Reader notice on publishing break and farmer Charles Allen case

A section of the edition failed to publish due to a break affecting readers in Bridgeport and Hast Bridgeport. The report also notes Charles Loddell, Easton farmer, who attempted self-harm after manslaughter arrest over shooting Charles Allen, is much improved with Dr J W D Dunham at Greenfield Hill saying the patient is out of immediate danger unless complications arise.

Bridgeport Charies Loddell Easton Charles Allen J. W. D Dunham Greenfield Hill

Improve the morning for better choices

The narrator extols morning time as advantageous for decision making. A calm pace reduces hurry, allowing deliberate selection and individual attention. The increased visibility of options leads to more satisfying choices and better outcomes.

Gloves for sale at one dollar each in Paris-point style

Nice gloves for but one dollar. Princess Victoria gloves are offered with confidence. If a dollar is spent, none are better. Winter weight with Paris-point embroidery and a single tie. Black and oak shades. Also heavy tan cape gloves at the same price with strong seams.

Princess Victoria

Little gift items from Japan and Germany at low prices

A brief list of inexpensive novelties and sewing items displayed for sale. Imported pin cushions from Japan priced 10 to 25e, dog and cat figures 5e and 10c, odd silk pictures 10e, German designed picture frames 26e, needle books and sewing baskets from Canada at 25e to 50c, children’s sewing boxes for Dolly. Main door.

Japan

Handkerchief Storm Sweeps Store Display

A heavy display of handkerchiefs floods the store with every kind from linen initial pieces to Swiss embroidered and Venise lace trimmed varieties. Prices range from a few cents to dollars, featuring boxes of Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs and pure linen options on the main floor.

Mer

Gifts for Men From a Historic Catalog

A fragmented shopping list lists gifts for men including silk socks in rich colors, Lisle socks, ties, mufflers, matching tie and handkerchief sets, suspenders, cape gloves, walking gloves, and fur lined options. Prices range from 25 cents to about 2 dollars, with emphasis on color and coordinated accessories.

Hi Poe Dent

Calendars and Stationery Displayed in Variety of Styles

A handsome collection on the main floor showcases calendars in many sizes with color scene reproductions and fine stationery in gift worthy textures. Featured is the Harrison Fisher calendar from ten cents to two dollars and fifty cents, offered alongside gift boxes and quality assortments.

Harrison Fisher

Little Girl Glove Ad Promises Fancy Holiday Wear

An early 20th century ad extols gloves for children and boys. It touts kid, kidskin, and dog skin options in several styles and prices, noting warmth and dress appeal for Santa to bring.

Santa

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