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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

8

BRIDGEPORT NEWS AND WIDELY SCATTERED EUROPEAN SIGNS

London reports turmoil from Paris to Dieppe amid rumors of Prussian orders to retreat and renewed insurrection in Spain. Bundled items include Congress actions, Bridgeport hospital figures, Irish Army talk, local police notes, and a music hall raid. Names and places like Bridgeport, Dieppe, Rome, Constantinople, and notable locals appear across the dated items.

London Paris Spain Dieppe Russia Austria Rome Papal Constantinople

Fire at T Hawley Co. damages building and prompts council actions

A fire about 10:30 today at Thomas Hawley and Co. hardware on Water Street damaged woodwork as flames spread from a stove pipe to the floor above. Fire was subdued by workers Hem and Charles Beery and Fox, with water poured through the back door. Estimated damage about 1300. A council meeting followed with petitions on street improvements and lamps, nightwatch hours adjusted, and officer appointments.

T. Hawley.co Thomas Hawley & Co Water Street Messrs Hem Charles Beery Fox E. W. Myrah

Christmas Gift Reflects Sentiment Behind Gift Giving

The piece emphasizes that a Christmas gift should express warmth and appreciation. It argues a gift's value rests on genuine sentiment rather than a hastily chosen trifle, suggesting gifts must reflect personal feelings to bring happiness to the recipient.

Fire in Bronson Studio Injures Cowles Slightly

At Charles R Bronson's photographic studio a gas jet near Miss Cowles caused her dress to catch fire. Mr. Bronson and Joseph Barber wrapped rugs around her, extinguishing the flames. Her dress waist and skirt burned and hair singed but she escaped serious injury.

Charles R. Bronson

Newtown News Briefs Highlight Local Affairs

Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler drove to Bridgeport on business while Miss Caroline Clarkson secured a job with S Curtis Son of Berkshire James. Miake plans a Syracuse visit after holidays with family. J Porter of the Inn travels to Danbury. Irene Waren visits New Haven. Miss Guerite Bradley visits Miss Mabel Anderson of Hadleyville. Education board warns No School on storm days to central points. a jitney bus collision near Stepney injures none. December bills meeting moved to Friday. Christine Corbett returns from Bridgeport. snow storm halts cars and cabs rely on horses. Christmas bargains offered by H Dillon Co. Rhinelander Waldo inherits life interest of $600,000.

Newtown Oscar Pitzschler Bridgeport Caroline Clarkson S. Curtis & Son Berkshire James Miake Brooklyn Syracuse Walnut Tree Hill James Porter Danbury Irene Waren New Haven Guerite Bradley Mabel Anderson Hadleyville Board of Education Jesse James Hawkie John Treadwell Taunton T. J.leavy Lilian- Troy Botsford Huntingtown Frank Gilbert Mount Pleasant Kingsbury Hattertown Hopewell Frank Platt Corbett’ & Crowe Sandy Hook Botsford Hill Samuel Strisik Berkshire Julius Hartwig R. H. Beers Center BE. C. Hatter Stepney Church Hill Faithful Horse

Hamburg Papers Call U S Note Contradictory

Hamburg papers Fremdenblatt and Hamburg Nachrichten discuss the U S note to Austria on the Ancona case. Fremdenblatt notes surprise at the tone and contradictions while pondering motives and urging a joint inquiry toward an accord. Nachrichten claims Washington misreads the incident and says the note drops the Lusitania position on sinking ships only when escape fails.

Hambug Hamburg Femdenblatt Hamburger Nachrichten United States Austria Ancona Fremdenblatt Germany Nachrichten Washington

Nineteen hydrants planned near Remington Arms Co

The board of fire commissioners approved plans to install nineteen hydrants in East Avenue and near the Remington Arms and Ammunition Co housing area, plus in Bond Street and Summerfield Avenue. They voted to seek $1,000 from the common council for unspecific revenues to fund the hydrants, and announced printing of 1,000 fire books by R. M. Houston & Son Co at a cost of $84. Commissioner Lindquist will check a back pay claim for William Laubscher, who was injured in December.

East Avenue Remington Arms & Ammunition Co Bond Street Summerfield Avenue Board of Fire Commissioners Common Council Uns R. M. Houston & Son, Co Charles Rogan J. Im. Co. Co Joseph Brown Engine Company No.5 Engine Company No. 6

Philosophical society hears editor's paper on newspaper situation

Edward Morrison former Standard editor delivered a paper before Bridgeport Philosophical society detailing the newspaper situation in the United States and the potential for shaping sentiment and morals. His manuscript was read after storm prevented his attendance. Dr. Robert Barony, Nobel laureate, is noted as a Russian prisoner of war captured at Przemsyl.

United States Edward Morrison The Standard Bridgeport Philosophical Society Morrison Robert Barony Przemsyl

Attacker Slade Loses Fight Over Altered Record

New York December 16 The Circuit Court of Appeals sent back a bill of errors in the Safford case after attorney David Slade alleged doctored interlineations in the trial record. District Attorney Marshall urged lower court investigation, while Slade claimed widespread persecution and demanded inquiry into who altered papers.

New York David Slade Rae Tanner James W. Osborne Marshall Safford Hough Circuit Court of Appeals District Court Lacombe Franklin D. Safford Kensington Hotel Plainfield N. J Blackwell's Island Rae Tanzer Lacom Benjamin Lacon Roke Apieras Sota Slade M. 1

End of Chicago Garment Workers Strike Soon

Chicago December 16 Fifteen thousand garment workers have been on strike for nearly three months tying up clothing manufacturing. Union president Sidney Hillman announced a settlement within 10 days. Two hundred return to work yesterday. more expected today. The strike caused two deaths over 1000 arrests and property damage in the thousands of dollars.

Chicago Busi Sidney Hillman Garment Workers’ Union

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Proceedings OF Congress Henry Clay House of Representatives House Saving Union Taylor United Gens Military Academy National Seminary of Learning District of Columbia Committee of Commerce and Manufactures Main Street Bank Rubews Conn Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport Hospital Association Horace S. Plumb Joel Farist Wiliam D. Bishop Henry Sanford William H. Perry E. W. Marsh Bridgeport Brass Co John S. Fray Sarah Ann Beards- Jey John B. Windsor Wheeler & Howes Frank B. Sammis Snydey BAR Association Fairfield County Bar Association Douglass Frederic A. Bartlett E. F. Hall City John H. Light South Norwalk Birmingham Middle Street Carroll Middle Street Music Hall Wallace G. Taylor A. F. Howe Farmer Albert EB. Lavery Musicaiart Club Anne Russell Park Avenue Madison Smith Rob Roy Stark Howland, Stark Co Atiailer’s Hall Peter Doolan Sailer's Eureka Athletic Club Chris Schwartz Fire Underwriters Bridgeport Board of Fire Underwriters Orange Merwin J. & Catlin N. J. Phelan A. E. Bartram Board of Trade Mary S. Cowles Grry Council Nathaniel Wheeler William D. Bishop Coleman Street Harrald Avenue Peqionmock Street Seth B. Jones PeauGmock Street W. H. Perry W. Boon Third District Nobie Street Washington Krohe Harriett Street William Centre Bridge Washington Avenue Beach Street Pauline Street Helen ‘Street Thomas P. White Age Clothiers Idren Eady Exchange Place Wall Street Drice Parrott & Barker H. Dillon & Co Charlies E. Rhinellander Rhinelander Waldo U.S Near Arms CO Philosophical Society Hayes Fish CO Hen Ford Kirkwall John Reck & Son M. J. Buechler the Reliable Jeweler Fairfield Avenue Public Market& Branch State & Bank Sts E. Main ST Cartwright John Street Everwear the House OF Better Shoes Clark’s Furniture George B. Park & Co. Complete Home Furnishers Broad ST Post Office
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