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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
5
A festive store displays a large array of inexpensive yet desirable holiday items for all ages and relations. The article urges shoppers to browse early in the week for the best selection and attentive service to avoid the Christmas rush.
A Boston press scene reviews Dr Louis Smirnow’s The Last Days of St Pierre about the 1902 Pelee eruption. The Bridgeport author’s vivid apocalypse follows 30 000 deaths, with scenes of smoke, fire, and ash as the city is consumed. The work is split into The Carnival of Man and The Carnival of God, highlighting Martinique and Pelee.
A Bridgeport item notes Doctor Smirnow’s novel The Last Days of St Pierre praised for its epic scope and Hugoesque style. It highlights Josephine as a standout character and predicts gripping moments, while acknowledging some crudities. Also reported are the death of Theodore Losenov, longtime East Side resident.
Baltimore reports Judge Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut, visiting Theodore Marburg, denies returning any of Col Roosevelt's letters unopened. He says he opens all mail addressed to him and answers what is necessary, while declining to confirm or deny further communications with Roosevelt.
London reports the Duke D Abruzzi aims to reach the North Pole by aeroplane and will meet Commander Peary in America to discuss feasibility. M Cagno would join if the attempt proceeds. D Abruzzi previously reached Lat 86 33 north and climbed St Elias Alaska and the Himalayas.
John Dancsak of 612 Park Avenue and 116 Johnson Street was held in bar of $200 in city court for Thursday hearing on alleged illegal sale of liquor from his home. Authorities found over 100 beer bottles a half barrel of beer and other supplies during entry by Sergeant Hagel Liquor Agent Weaner and Officer Ladd.
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