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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
7
A fragmented price catalog lists Sovereign cocoa small cans and cakes, borax, bird food, Farina, gelatin, imported olive oil, baking powder, tapioca, starches, shredded coconut, soda, furniture polish, sweet oil, jelly powder, and cream tartar with assorted prices and checks. The OCR shows numerous items and 1 or more checks per line, but details are inconsistent.
Announcement by Charles G. Morris of the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association says Governor Warren H. Wilson of New Jersey will be the guest at the club’s February 16 banquet at the Hotel. Baldwin is also expected, with a galaxy of notables to meet the Democratic presidential possibility. The organizing group lists officers and executive committee drawn from New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and other cities.
Dr. Charles G. Percival cites Arizona cactus thorns as a superior phonograph needle material, claiming longer wear and softer tone. The piece notes irrigation and potential exports to eastern phonograph companies, alongside broader views on game protection and free shooting in the U.S. context.
Bishop Brewster with Bishop Van Buren and Bishop Johnson outlines 1911 visitation schedule across Western Connecticut. Appointments include St. Pauls Kent Pine Meadow Bridgeport Stamford Danbury Norwalk and surrounding parishes from January to May. Tax rate decision debated at January special meeting. fixed at ten mills with total tax list of 4,?856.
In Danbury an altercation between Joseph Strock and Frank Battista Monday night involved shots or blank cartridges. Strock and Battista, both laborers, fought during work. Strock is hospitalized with hip pain and a bruised finger while investigators doubt whether live rounds were fired.
The American Game Protective and Propagation Association plans regular pamphlets detailing officer actions against violators, legislative gains, member numbers, and finances to educate members and supporters in saving wildlife and expanding wild life propagation.
In Berlin a 63 year old race stable owner Otto Kamphenkel was found guilty of insulting a governess after a dinner quarrel and jailed for three months. The governess received a 509 marks fine after the court also reproached her for resenting his advances. The ruling drew criticism for punishing the complainant alongside the accused. Separately Martin Beck of the American Orpheum Circuit plans a Berlin Variety theatre to serve as a European talent hub for the chain.
Governor Baldwin issues requisition on New York authorities to extradite Dan Dann of Torrington who is held in New York charged with assault with intent to kill and carrying a concealed weapon in Torrington on November 18. Local Torrington meeting discusses reconsidering October town meeting vote on the Ten Men Tax Rate.
Vienna reports Democracy expanding in Austria with seven so called zen generals of the 16 Army lacking birth titles while only four aristocrats remain among officers. A municipal committee on sewers public works and street improvements will meet tonight at city hall to discuss lamps sidewalks and related projects.
Washington December 22 Congress authorized the public printer to advertise for 25600 pounds of paper at a cost exceeding five figures. A market list shows prices for live cattle hogs and dressed meats with varied per hundred weight rates.
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