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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
5
A historical explanation shows how parcel post rates will be computed by a zone system. It describes centers, radius circles of 50 and 150 miles, and zones with specific first pound and additional pound rates for each zone up to distant territories and the Philippines.
The Supreme Court of the United States today denied the Des Moines Gas Company’s bid to block the city from implementing a new gas ordinance pending appeal. The ruling upholds the city’s authority to enforce the measure amid legal challenges.
In York a 21 year old woman, Inglan Scott of 1M Street, reportedly hanged herself in a cell after making a rope and tying to a water pipe. The death occurred early December with police investigation ongoing.
Arthur J. Warley, a chauffeur, was found guilty of driving recklessly on Broadway at Wiehepet4 with injuries to a man and a woman. He received a one year prison sentence from Justice Stathers after a severe admonition on the crime of reckless driving.
The article reports Christie returning from Washington D C for a high profile trial. Details are fragmented but reference is made to a court case involving Mrs Bridgeman and a claim of stolen love. The proceedings began this morning with the defense described as unwritten.
Transfer of Et Tureles from 2 in the nest of doorman et bessigearier annt Edward Fisher to the aftistien S Iy aleht Doorman to lett et station 2. This ponition ae well an shal of citar wi hee beet fett vacant store Rink Larkin wee appointed truant of Is sowent by many applicents.
City court records describe several defendants from Port City and surrounding areas facing charges in a staged theft and misappropriation scheme. Names, dates, and places appear garbled, but prosecutors allege conspiracy to steal a package containing valuables and property, with linked counts of forged documents and possession of larcenous goods.
A column recounts Major Merrill of Lawrence telling war tales during a Kansas City GAR encampment, including a Malvern Hill powder wagon anecdote. It then shifts to curious notes on West African giant ant hills with heavy fortifications and a detailed description of the queen’s roost, followed by health advice urging prudent body care, sleep, warmth, and avoidance of excess. The page closes with a pair of short vignettes about a Rome-bound American boy and a light exchange between two Americans in a shop, highlighting honesty and self-respect.
A brief comparative note on virtue and trust. George Eliot praises helpfulness tempered by restraint while Lavater notes that true goodness appears through intimate friendships. The passages underscore cautious social virtue and reliable character.
A New York extraordinary grand jury returned indictments for bribery against Policeman John J. Skelin liquor dealer Sol Wolf and beer bottler Emmanuel Mass. The charges stem from testimony by Mrs. Mary Goode about her operation of a disorderly house. Mazie Green corroborated seeing Goode pay Wolf, while Wolf stated the $5 was for bond help, not a bribe.
Washington reports Vinson Walsh McLean, likely heir to $100,000,000 and son of Edward G. McLean, celebrated his third birthday and Christmas in a fairy land of lavish gifts with wealthy friends. A Christmas tree costing $1,000 was grown under expert care for the occasion.
Charles F Schoneld, 95, a renowned Montville woolen manufacturer, signed the last letter of a deed transferring a large land tract to the Massacoit Co when he fell dead, pen in hand. He leaves a widow and one brother.
The highest salaries for city school superintendents in the United States are paid by New York Chicago and Boston. New York recently increased from 10000 to 12000, Chicago pays 19000, Boston same as that, while Pittsburgh 8000 and St Louis 5000. Several other cities in the 6000 to 5000 range include Los Angeles Jersey City Cleveland Newark and more. Washington DC also 10000. The data comes from the Educational Directory issued by the U.S. Bureau of Education for the current year, listing salaries and terms for city superintendents and other education officials for large populations.
Miss Mary Bartelme is to serve as judge of the Chicago court for juvenile offenders. The article recounts her appointment amidst broader notes on hospital reform and mentions former General Lea and a New York Tribune item about Chinese affairs. It reflects antiquated journalism style and includes historical anecdotes.
An experimental note explains viewing a faint image of a fuse or wire in a very dark room. After extinguishing light, a red glow appears, turns purple and blue, then drifts right as gaze is fixed. The image lasts minutes, fading when looking away or turning toward the light.
Turkish Ways notes how the government attempted to align foreign envoys in Constantinople with Mussulman custom, restricting their public appearance and behavior to fit local norms and expectations. The piece reflects on imperial efforts to impose cultural conformity on international representatives.
A garbled OCR segment discusses a youth rebellion and political sentiment. It mentions young men, politics, a father figure, writers, and a Walter, with disjointed dialogue about a plan or idea. Overall, the text is unreliable and patchy, offering few concrete facts.
FragmentedOCR snippet shows a dialogic scene with characters named Tito Whitey and others. The garbled text hints at thunder, dinner, creditors, money, and a jeweler assessing a ring. Largely unreadable. only scattered phrases survive, offering minimal narrative footing.
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