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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

5

Fortune in Sewage Found by Boston Drainage Experts

Boston engineers report a process that recovers grease, fertilizer and ammonia from sewage at $25 to $30 per million gallons, with the effluent nearly bacteria-free. They propose a $10,000 pilot plant to prove commercial viability and potentially return hundreds of thousands annually to the city.

Boston Henry W. Sanborn Boston Sewer Service Jedear S. Dorr Geo. W. Mijes Dorr Miles Tt Bae Dorchester Fiame Public Works Louis K. Rourke le Remgineer Sanborn Ehier Ereir Ewlaes Calf Pasture Boston Harbor

Desperado Sent to Mental Health Facility by Governor

An order from Governor Baldwin directs removal of a man described as Desperado from Lakeview Home to a mental health facility. The report cites confusion over his name and origin in Hungary, with officials noting concerns around his health and the circumstances of confinement.

Desperado Baldwin Alexander Morrissey Charities Department Lakeview Hungary Gar Bakinle

Park City auto shop to move by June 1 Park City auto supply co. to relocate its repair shop from State Street by June 1 after a remonstrance over continued operation near Fairfield area was resolved with city officials

The Park City Auto Supply Co. agreed to move its repair shop from State Street by June 1 following a remonstrance filed by Fairfield Avenue and Monroe Street neighbors. Officials settled the dispute after citing safe, simple remedies and noting there is no plan to close the business. The city docket also covers petitions for building moves and other approvals. A separate letter from a reader praises natural weight loss treatment and asks about nosebleed causes with home remedies included.

Chicago St. Louis Malta Common Council Park City Auto Supply Co State Street William W. Gray George H. N Johnson Bridgeport Land Title Co Tousande Home Health Club Giza Viesey Bostwick Avenue Gabriel Tekin Main Street

Wesleyan faculty gains eight college ancients

Middletown Conn Dec 17 several Wesleyan University faculty are named ancients of the college in the latest bulletin. Full professors Rice Winchester Crawford Armstrong Conn Mead Bradley and Kuhns reach 45 to 20 years of service. The bulletin marks its 26th year as the student body grows 190 to 415 and endowment funds rise to 32 million plus.

Middletown, Conn Wesleyan University University Bulletin William North Rice Caleb Thomas Winchester Morris Barker Crawford R. Campbell Armstrong Herbert William Conn William Edward Mead Walter Park Bradley Oscar Kuhns Bulletin Woodrow Wilson

University Endowment and Building Plans Highlighted by President

President Shagkiin outlines a vision to secure a second million in endowment and adds plans for a new building every five years. He stresses ongoing fundraising from university friends to support future growth and stability for the institution.

Shagkiin

Vermont Battleship Slowed by Additional Trouble at Sea

New York reports wireless messages from the battleship Vermont stating she was ordered to reduce speed to eight knots after further trouble. Rivets on the port truss bearings were damaged, forcing a stop and a request for aid from the battleship Delaware, which was to accompany Vermont to Norfolk. Repairs are not expected before reaching Norfolk.

New York Sandy Hook Vermont Delaware Hadeen Norfolk

Indiana Republicans Seek Reconciliation

Indianapolis December 17 delegates from every ward and nearly every precinct in Marion county initiate a movement to merge the Republican and Progressive parties. They say rank and file are united with no differences, and the split arose only from disagreements among leaders.

Indianapolis Gmarion County

Indiana money fund unused inspires wide call for aid

The document recalls a large $60,186 balance from a state fund aimed at relief, with many inquiries about how to distribute it for Christmas and other needs. It cites Governor Falgbon Lullevee and other officials while noting various donors and beneficiaries across communities.

Indianagolia Samuel M. Dtalet Coneiaeced Srearty & Bane Perzone Pete Nori Amsrice Trais Nik Moon Farm Sparta Kim Egan Tee Chivass Breod Siew Avnet Wilien Corey

The Better Part of Valor Sees a Contract Question

A contentious exchange over guiding duties for the season unfolds as a coach and player argue about past payments and current training. The dialogue hints at unresolved tensions from the previous year and a claim of practice during the summer.

Houston

Cromwell skull mystery at museum query becomes London gossip

A visitor at the British Museum asked for Oliver Cromwell's skull and was told none exists there. The question highlights a perceived oddity amid reports Churchill may tour Germany over Christmas. An ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover and CleanEasy Hand Soap from local shops.

British Museum Cromwell Oliver Cromwell Oxford Journal and Messenger

TRY East Side and West End Fall Custom Suits

LYFORD BROS. BUY Warmer Want Ads. One Cent . VW

East Side West End Lyford Bros

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