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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
9
Local shop advertises deep discounts on numerous fur muffs and scarfs including mink, fox, lynx, otter, nutria, and beaver. Also lists velvet hats, silk Petticoats, long cloth coats, and matching accessories with prices from 1.25 to 140.00, highlighting Christmas sale tag lines and reduced items.
Washington reports the General Staff proposed a six month training requirement for all able bodied males reaching 18, with exemptions for the unfit and certain sects. The plan includes registration, pay limits, and rosette insignia, backed by Major General Scott, while Secretary Baker questions the militia system’s efficacy.
Hartford dispatch reports Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co signed a $6.2 million contract for 4 000 Vickers machine guns plus extras for the United States government. The deal, part of a broader purchase plan, follows a War Department board's recommendation and signals continued production growth at Colt as it expands to 4 000 employees and prepares a new building by mid January. Washington note confirms 4 000 Vickers guns and up to $9.5 million across regular army and National Guard purchases, with the Lewis gun rejected after hearings. Thaddeus A Thompson, retiring minister to Colombia, leaves State Dept for Texas.
A fresh lot of boudoir caps arrives featuring crepe de chine Jap silk and satin with Oriental and shadow lace. Styles vary and caps come in several colors. One boxed piece priced at 50 cents.
Giftable wool cap and scarf sets priced at one dollar suitable for boys and girls. Ideal for skating with colors including oxford gray, old rose, old blue, and white.
Gloves described as fleece lined with leather palms and velour backs. Various styles offered as a Christmas gift option for boys.
The Belgian senate and deputies reply to General Von Bissing denying that Belgium’s idleness stems from Allied isolation. They argue German deportations brutalized Belgians and hindered work, noting England’s promised materials and food were blocked by German manufacturers seeking Belgian ruin.
Omaha reports 10 below at the weather bureau as Nebraska endures the season’s coldest day. Valentine 26 below, Norfolk 15 below, Sioux Falls 22 below, Sioux City 15 below.
Increasing cloudiness tonight and Thursday with snow or rain and moderate north and northeast winds. A trough from Texas to Ohio brings unsettled conditions in the lake region and lower Mississippi valley while the Atlantic coast enjoys pleasant weather. Temperatures drop across the east with 20 to 30 below in areas near the Canadian border and even zero as far south as southern Kansas. Fifty patients were rescued from a fire that destroyed Cook's hospital in Fairmont West Virginia.
Jennie Dayton Eastwood wife of Willis T Eastwood died last night at 483 William street after a two year illness. Born in Newtown 46 years ago she is survived by her husband a daughter and a son.
The Charles Boroff novelty shop in Madison Connecticut was broken into during the night. Merchandise mainly cigars valued at over 125 dollars was stolen after thieves removed a section of glass from the front door.
Buffalo reporter notes district attorney Moore summed up the People’s case against John Edward Teiper on an indictment charging the murder of his mother. The jury will hear the charge of Justice Wheeler tomorrow and then retire to consider a verdict. Moore emphasized the defendant’s admitted attempt to conceal revolver ownership and evasions about other murder details.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his brother James Flanagan No 116 Hastings street on Thursday Dec 21 at 8 30 am and from St Charles church at 5 am Interment at St Michael s cemetery.
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