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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

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Dr Cook Victory Reported In Polar Claim Review

Copenhagen reports a University committee found the Loose and Dunkle papers not relevant to Dr. Frederick A. Cook polar data. The panel will compare Cook records with other observations but expects deviations from absolute accuracy. Decision to be announced within two weeks amid ongoing scrutiny by scientists.

United Press Copenhagen Captain Loose Dunkie Dr. Cook Cook Dash Loose Brooklyn Frederick A. Cook Sanas Simcoe Polar Regions Tus Cooke Feng

City Offered Christmas Present Of $50 000 Lemon

A City Health Board discussion centered on purchasing a garbage plant offered by Livingstone of Bridgeport for about 360,000. Mayor Teale Buckingham and supporters debated whether to buy, run the plant, or pursue alternatives to end street stench nuisances. A East Side resident labeled the offer economical but questioned feasibility for citywide relief.

Livingstone Ober East Side Buckingham George E. Oder The Ee Oo Board of Health Ee Ae Teale Buckingham Presiden Bridgeport Kew Brigueport Altho Las Citisen Enid Mr. Livingstone

Bissonnette Faces Hanging as Jury Deliberates Murder Verdict

Napoleon Bissonnette faces potential death by hanging as jury deliberates on first degree murder charges. Court sessions describe the jury's lunch break, the judge clarifying options including second degree murder or manslaughter with possible penalties, and testimony about the accused's character and alleged intent. The report notes possible outcomes and a cinema of legal proceedings surrounding the case.

T Demery

Widow of Leopold Threatened by Populace Seeks Palace Safety

Brussels dispatch reports the widow issues seeking protection inside the palace as King Leopold dies from heart embolism. The will and marriage details spark a legal battle with Baroness Vaughan as Leopold’s children contest the arrangement. Funeral planned for Wednesday with Prince Albert to assume office soon.

Leopold Prince Albert United Proms Brussels Royal Newry Stong Yenne Bony Brumels Albert Jintensidwa Togny An fion_mentase Blic Arene Louise London Central News Vaughan San Remo Italy Seroness Duke of Tervaeven Xopeld Mornton Belgium Council of “Ministers Thiriar Stephanie Ee ‘Vaughan

U S Demands Zelaya Trial for Murder and Seizure Threats

Washington reports limited change in policy toward Nicaragua as Zelaya abdicates. The United States insists he be deposed and held prisoner of state by the new government, with potential confiscation of Zelaya era assets if he returns to power. Madriz is viewed as Zelaya’s likely successor amid a reacting capital.

United Press Washington State Department Zelaya United States Refrom Knox Areps Assumpton

Emmet Civic Meeting in Bridgeport Dec 15

A meeting of the Young Emmet Civic of Bridgeport will be held at old Emmet Hall State street on Sunday Dec 15 at 2 30 p m for electing officers and other important business A social can be held after the meeting. Thos Colman

Emmet Civic Bridgeport Old Emmet Hall State Street Thos. Colman

Taft to Sleep Aboard Mayflower in Bridgeport Visit

President Taft arrives at Bridgeport at 2 19 am aboard the Mayflower private car and will stay five hours before proceeding to Watertown for the funeral of his sister in law Mrs Horace Dutton Taft. He will depart on the 7 am northbound train.

Taft Bridgeport Federal Express Washington Mayflower Watertown Horace Dutton Taft Baltimore

Classified Bargain Fragments From A 1900s Page

A collage of tiny ads and notices lists help wanted, goods for sale, services, and rentals. Items include a general housework position at 123 Myrtle Avenue, bargain calendars, engraving services, a Saturday food special, exercise devices, hats, local eateries, and piano sales. The pieces reflect a bustling urban classified page with diverse merchants and public notices.

Myrtle Avenue Tuy

Various Classified Ads Include Pets Tools and Real Estate

A jumble of late 19th or early 20th century classified notices from Bridgeport area papers lists items for sale such as puppies including Pekingnese Japanese Pomeranian and King Charles, pianos upright and square, sewing machines, violins cellos and other instruments. and services like typewriting mimeographing notary public. It also features rental offers four room flats and tenements, and sales of canvases, building materials, and furniture. Other entries advertise used cars and auto bargains, a Christmas toy dog, and notices of probate or public notices.

Death of Rev. Father Michael Rigney After Stair Fall

Seymour, Conn. Dec 17. Rev. Father Michael Rigney 60, rector of St. Augustine's church, died after a fall downstairs in the church rectory. Ordained in Baltimore, he raised the parish from debts and helped fund a Falls church. Survived by two sisters and a brother.

St. Augustine’s R. C. Church Seymour United Press Father Rigney St. Augustine's Church St. Charles’ College Ellicott City Cana St. Marys Seminary Baltimore St. Patrick's Church Lew Haven Cornwall Ridge Sharton St Augustine's Church Falls St. Augustine Rigney Tee Anne Rigney Kavanaugh Norwalk Joseph Highlands N. J

Quarters Arranged for Bridgeport Trade School in Factory Building

President Fred Enos of the Bridgeport Board of Trade and State Board of Education secretary Charles D. Hine announce the Bridgeport Trade School will occupy the Bridgeport Spring Perch Co. factory on John Street. The three upper floors will house classrooms with ample light, shafting for power, and preinstalled electric lighting. Classes will cover tool making plumbing gangtry and general machine work for residents of the region.

Spring Perch Company Fred Enos Board of Trade Charles D. Hine State Board of Education Bridgeport Trade School Bridgeport Spring Perch Co John Street Fease Peaceei Mines State Board of

Strikers Quit Work Again Over Pay Dispute

United Press dispatch from Springfield reports the flow Poles struck again as workers returned under arbitration terms but walked out when faced with strike breakers. Ludlow Manufacturing Associates refused to discharge strikers, leaving 500 nonjoiners in mills. Authorities recalled officers as tensions rose over a 20 cent per 100 yards wage, with 24 cents demanded and the earlier understanding unfulfilled.

United Press Springfield Board of Arbitration Ludlow Manufacturing Associates

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