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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
9
Prices for muff sales range from 8.50 to 35.00 as new fur coats arrive in all the latest styles at reasonable rates. The notices emphasize affordable options for winter wear with a focus on value.
Anna Margarette Vincent passed away yesterday afternoon at Barlite Home 286 Clinton Avenue. Survived by husband A. J. Vincent mother Katharine Dobry two sisters and one brother, services set for Saturday at Saint Joseph Church followed by interment. Also notes include Pan American delegates arrival, railroad and government news, and several funeral notices for Bridgeport area residents.
New York December 16 testimony in the Edward D. Robbins case shows Samuel Hemingway treasurer of the Billard Company and lawyer for James Hemingway says Billard gave him seventy five thousand dollars as a gift. He notes no record exists of stock from Metropolitan Steamship transferred to Governor John F Hill. The exchange questions possible ties to compensation from the New Haven road and Boston and Maine stock services. Hemingway asserts the gift was "in his heart" and denies bringing Billard and Mellen together.
Amid a city storm recovery, railroads and shipping reopen, easing coal and milk shortages. Barges restart on Sound, six tons of bituminous coal expected to dock before dark, Western cars resume movement from Harlem river yards. Telegraph, telephone and express services revive, with 190 workers in Bridgeport area aiding repairs as lines restore by tomorrow.
A heavy auto truck failed to crest Rocky Rest near Derby and slid onto trolley tracks, rolling back 100 feet and demolishing the front end of a Derby bound car. The trolley crew warned passengers and all escaped unharmed. Connecticut Co. officials sought truck ownership. license 3787 not listed.
A black clothed intruder visited Clinton Avenue Training School causing uproar and theft. Principal Miss Bease B. Howes and several teachers were affected as cash and personal items vanished, while students lost small sums entrusted for meals and supplies. A search by police yielded little, and no suspect was found.
Alfred J. Knapp was elected president of the Sixth District Republican club by a vote near 24 and will be named to the position. The dispute over the presidency involves Louis C Willis supporters seeking a recount, with the matter likely to be taken to J Alex Robinson, district town committee chairman, if Knapp refuses. The result follows a struggle among Patrick O’Brien supporters to gain control, with 151 members joining the club since the last election. Officers chosen last night included A C Knapp president, Joseph Reilly vice president, Herbert Stowe secretary, and Benjamin Thorpe treasurer.
The Turkish official statement from Constantinople reports Mesopotamian theatre actions near Kut and Amara on the right bank of the Tigris with Kut Dl Amara taken by storm on December 32. It notes the sinking of a hostile monitor, no significant activity on the Caucasus front, and artillery engagements with bombs and aerial torpedoes at the Dardanelles.
Opening Friday morning showcases lower prices on dresses and coats with selections from velvet ta ffea serge crepe de chine and rich fabrics. Items listed from $5 to $20 range with marked reductions and a ready sale emphasis. Includes playsuits for boys with various costumes and a range of silverware and vanity items in front-center displays.
Dec. 16. Saloniki shows how war reshapes cities as Greek, Serb, Bulgarian, and Austrian residents mix under Allied occupation. A previous 160,000 base population swells with about 200,000 new Greek Macedonian and Thracian refugees, forcing the creation of a new brick barrack quarter at the town’s edge. The shift highlights contested claims on territory from the Aegean Islands to Constantinople and the Balkans.
A festive Toyland display invites buyers of every age, from children to adults, with leather bags in black velvet and bright hues, travel cases, music rolls, and stylish housecoats. Prices span $0.50 to $10, with main floor displays encouraging early shopping for personal service and ample selection.
The article describes a sudden population surge in Saloniki as mobilized Greek troops from across the country converge on the city. French and British troops join the throng, creating a sprawling tent city and straining essentials like bread, wheat, water, and drainage. The scene likens Saloniki to a frontier hive, a temporary marketplace, not a settled Greek town.
Milo Rococyez a Serbian ammunition official attached to the Serbian government was summoned to police headquarters to explain his visits and activities in Bridgeport. He spoke no English. officials communicated that he was reporting to chief inspector M Bredo vich and was escorted to his destination. The incident caused a stir among police and espionage circles here.
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