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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
10
City auditor Keating asks for a requisition totaling 3 875 with line items including salaries 9 750 books 1 00 binding 2 000 furniture and repairs 2 026 and commissions listed by the board of ers for the city.
In New Haven on December 22 Richard Brixey and Austin Brixey sons of Capt William R Brixey of Seymour announced a settlement ending the lengthy will contest. The terms were not disclosed but court action on the dispute will cease though probate matters may continue. Capt Brixey owned Kerite Insulated Cable and Wire of Seymour and died June 9 leaving an estate valued at about 900000 with stock splits favoring Richard 54 percent and Austin and Reginald 23 percent each. The brothers had alleged testamentary incapacity and undue influence. The case centered in Ansonia probate court and later New Haven with various attorneys. After intensive talks the parties agreed to settle out of court. Formal opposition to probate to follow soon.
Bridgeport Waterbury and Hartford trolley workers seek higher wages matching Hartford area rates. An arbitration board in 1910 raised New Haven and Hartford pay above Bridgeport and Waterbury, with Bridgeport and Waterbury receiving lesser gains. The new rates took effect April 9 1910 and were to remain fixed for two years.
London dispatch reports Home Secretary McKenna, ex First Lord of the Admiralty, dismissed Admiral Lord Beresford’s criticisms as unimportant saying he refused to back him for positions he sought. Beresford claimed the navy was unprepared for war near a war over the Agadir incident.
A classified listing reads fruits and produce including Fancy Seeded and Seedless Raisins, Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel, Fancy Tablet Raisins, Florida and Navel Oranges, Grapefruit, Grapes, Pineapples, Tangerines and related items.
Readable ad listing paper she products almonds priced 24 cents per pound jumbo pecans eighteen cents per pound plus home made jams jellies corn and olives for sale by a local seller with clear fruit and snack offerings.
A catalog of fresh vegetables and fruits including lettuce, green and wax beans, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, chicory, romaine, celery, cauliflower, turnips, mushrooms, greens, spinach, kale, celery hearts, cucumbers, parsnips, sweet potatoes and sugar pumpkins appears as a market display.
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