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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1915

Page

4

Yaqui Indians Begin New Raids on U S Settlers

Yaqui laws spark renewed raids on American settlements around San Pedro Mexico with attacks on Richard Construction Co. station. A large mounted force moves south as fighting escalates Ontagota reports troops withdrawn garrisoned. 600 Carranza troops ordered from Esperanza and 1,000 more en route from Jona. Admiral Winslow met with General Obregon as the San Diego sailed to Guaymas.

Juaymas Mex San Pedro Richard Construction Co Ontagota Obregon Esperanza Jona San Diego Guaymas Winslow

Parole Board Chief Cites Walker Health Over Release

New Haven reports Colonel Norris G. Osborn editor of the New Haven Journal Courier and parole board chairman says William F. Walker was paroled mainly because of poor health. Osborn notes Walker weighed 146 pounds at sentencing and 94 upon release, arguing age and health mattered more than relatives’ influence. He adds Walker’s later conduct and potential reoffense remain concerns for state authorities.

New Haven New York Norris G. Osborn New Haven Journal-Courier State Board of Paroles William F. Walker New Britain Walker Osborne Nevar Jae Hill E. M. Eble Grant Lodge Mason N’ Tork City A. Goldman Victoria Texas Marshall F. W.geraty Man-hattan St Omoca Hill Medicine Co East 14Th St

Maine schooner lost but crew saved near Macoris

A cablegram from Angola reports the three masted schooner Baoton ran aground off Macoris, Dominican Republic. The crew were saved, and the Tarratine built in Maine in 1913 was not from New York for Macoris.

Nckland Macoris Sam Domingo Angola Macay New York Fiat Cara

Santa Claus Must Wear Snowshoes in Christmas Weather

A curious weather bulletin predicts heavy snow and rain through mid January with a late spring, plus a cold February and March. It cites a prophet who warns of a large storm this week and urges caution in travel, while discussing an unusually bright moon and shifting conditions. The message critiques war and praises Jesus's teachings for social progress and compassion.

Santa L Pylbionte Mahands Jesus

One of the Worst Storms in United States History

Bridgeport emerged as the storm's center as public service companies reported massive damage from a widespread blizzard. Electric, telegraph, and railway systems suffered extensive outages across the eastern United States, with hundreds of line workers rushed to Bridgeport to restore miles of damaged wires and disrupted communications.

United States Bridgeport Canada Connecticut Park City Beco New York Montreal Atlantic Hotel

Storms Batter Schoolnik New York to San Juan Voyage

Storm battered voyage of the American schooner Forest City under Captain Allen ends at San Juan Puerto Rico after 71 days from West Africa. Eleven crew injured. vessel towed to port. earlier Calabar palm oil voyage disrupted by heavy seas near Bermuda. Other items note Navy prison releases and Supreme Court adjournment to January 3.

New Yok Forest City Allen San Juan Puerto Rico

South African Rebels Released From Prison in 1914 Treason Case

General Chester De Wett, a leader in the 1914 South African rebellion, was freed from Bloemfontein prison along with 113 high treason prisoners. They may vote fines, must abstain from political disputes, avoid public meetings, and stay within assigned districts. A White House proclamation set January 1 for Polish relief contributions via the American Red Cross.

London Chester de Wett Bloemfontein Union of South Africa Reuter Company Johannesburg White House iRea Cross

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