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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
11
A historical note reports Count Bernstorff may attend a Hartford bazaar for German and Austrian war sufferers. The German-American Zentrum band hosts the event, with a letter from Bernstorff expressing gratitude and potential attendance, while local excitement grows over public viewing of stock at the front door.
London reports King George has largely recovered from injuries after a fall from his horse at the British front in France last October. Surgeons say he may perform state duties with restrictions and must avoid fatigue, with a daily stimulant needed during convalescence and a promise to resume total abstinence when health permits.
Secretary Lane urges coordinated control for Alaskan affairs to prevent chaos in administration. He warns against surrendering resources to locals but favors a resident commission in touch with Congress and the President. The Alaska land appeal draws 38,000 plac applications by workers and hopefuls seeking the "large life" of Alaska.
At the Litchfield County Choral union annual meeting in New York the election named Edward P. Jones of Winsted as president, Edmund Brown of Norfolk as secretary, and Norfolk hosts the Norfolk festival on June 5 6 and 7. The Winsted choir led attendance with 95.8 percent. Salisbury 35.22 percent. Torrington 84 percent. Canaan 92 and Norfolk. The committee urged Haydns Creation and Brahms Requiem for next season. Mrs Stoeckel helped with reception. 43 dined at Delmonico. A toast to Stoeckel and conductors Paine Tyr Mees N H Allen followed. guests then attended theatre or opera. Two killed 39 injured in eastern Pennsylvania snowstorm.
Washington December 6 1815 President Madison transmits to Congress the peace terms with Algiers after naval success in the Mediterranean. He notes two captured ships and the surrender of tribute rights, plus a potential commerce convention with Great Britain and strengthened navigation independence. CONTEXTS include arts society notes and local notices.
Fifty years ago the horse railroad on State Street was being installed despite cold ground. Cars for passengers were not yet in service and the car house and stables remained incomplete. News also notes local businesses and a steamboat company forming a board of directors, plus a furniture firm opening exhibition.
Seeley Perry's Stepney residence burned last Saturday with total loss of about $2000. Insurance covered $1000 while furniture and other belongings were saved. Fire believed caused by detective fuel and quickly gained headway before discovery.
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless treatment for a wart on the face or hands. The product is advertised for sale at Cyrus Pharmacy located at 415 Fairfield Ave.
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