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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

4

Wood denies bribery claim tied to Centre street loop

Public Service Commissioner Robert C. Wood rejected reports that he offered a $5,000 bribe to influence Centre street loop bids. Witness John Johnson testified of meetings in New York and Swissdale, but Wood said the allegations are false and he has no knowledge of such dealings.

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Holiday trains add stops for homecoming travelers

The New Haven road announces special holiday stops for trains serving New York and Connecticut routes. Multiple trains from New York will pause at stations including 125th Street Columbus Avenue Pelham Mamaroneck Mount Vernon New Rochelle Rye Port Chester and others with adjusted arrival times on December 25 1916 and January 1 1916.

Connecticut New Haven Road New York 125Th Street Columbus Avenue Pelham Mamnaroneck Kent Mt. Vernon Peth Larchmount Manor Rye New Rochelle Tarchmont Manor Mamaroneck Harrison Port Chester Ana Wil New Haven Mt .Vernon Larchmont Manor D. m Mmroneck Stamford Sound Beach Riverside Cos Cob Greenwich 125Th St Trin No Norwalk Rue Bridgeport South Norwalk Westfield South Deefield Holyoke Williamsburgh Turner’s Falls Harlem River Meriden West Main St Waterbury Waterville Watertown

New Mining Laws Sought by Secretary Lane

Secretary Lane urges a new mining code for the United States noting the old law is overly complex. He suggests Congress appoint three men with mining expertise to draft a fresh code to guide the industry. The statement appears in his forthcoming annual report.

Washington Lané Congress

End the European conflict here says Swiss general Wille

Berne Dec 17 Gen Wille commander in chief of the Swiss army urged a peace initiative by the President of the United States and the Pope as a combined force to end the European war. He praised Wilson Benedict and warned only they could restore peace with neutrals backing. He contrasted German and British military systems and urged compulsory service as Europe trends toward national defense and disciplined civilian life. Adv notices follow.

Berne Switzerland Wille Hindenburg Joffre United States Wilson Pope Benedict Europe von Moltke Hindenhurg Potsdam William Bismarck Germany England Willie

Fish scarcity shocks Bridgeport dealers amid railway delays

Dealers report a sharp drop in local fish variety as rail congestion delays mackerel and cod supply from Boston. Boats from New York to Bridgeport arrived with enough stock to avert famine, but market selections remained limited and six days of orders were unfilled. Prices for beef, veal, sheep, and hogs are noted in New York markets.

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