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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1912

Page

4

Polis Theatre Stock Company to Feature Strong Dramatic Week

The Polis Theatre next week offers a robust stock lineup led by Paul Arm and Miss Jimmy dating a double bill with Alias Jimmy and The Girl. The strong cast includes Van Beuren Clifton Starr Kent Fox Herington Williams Fischer and Watson. Audiences praise the acting wit and musical numbers as the company delivers a highly entertaining program.

Paul Arm Aliss Jimdaterminas sym_ rey Bisbet Mise Clifton Govowes Miester Valentine Watson Mies Starr Kent Fox Herington Williams Fischer Tarke Valentine Wute Watertin Borate Jimmy Datatt Laurela van Bernard Bouren Miss Starr Mr. Fox

Raptured Children Need Proper Trusses for Care

Advice urges giving the child the best truss and guidance, noting such care is inexpensive and can provide lasting relief.

Tercentenary of Bressani Famous Indian Missionary

The tercentenary marks Francesco Giuseppe Bressani born in Home December 26 1812 as a noted missionary to Canada. He labored nine years among the Hurons converting many before being captured by Iroquois and sold as a slave to the Dutch. Ransomed in 1644 he returned to Italy and published a book on Jesuit missions among Canadian natives.

Francesco Giuseppe Bressani Canada Brescani Home Italy

Timber cutting in Banks woods near Weston line

George S. Banks starts extensive logging on over 100 acres of second growth and chestnut timber near Redding and the Weston line. A steam sawmill will move between sites as work progresses and chestnut lumber prices rise amid blight pressure.

Redding George S. Banks Weston Line Banks Cols Martin Marray M. J. Sullivan Sunset Shade Hamlet Willard Fisher Boone Episcopal Church Center Commonal Sanford William A. Loonabury United States Court New Haven New York BW. Deming Franklin Bogaiow

Gospel Meetings Start at Church of Christ in Kellors Tow

PPL MEE gospel series conducted by Evangelist C mm Lada of Kellors Tow at the Church of Christ corner William and Ver nes streets. Services every night at 7:45. No collections. You are cordially invited.

Evang Ilst C Mm Lada Kellors, Tows Church of Christ William and Vernes Streets

Zimmer Brothers Open New Real Estate Office

Zimmer Brothers open a real estate broker’s office at 174 Golden Hill Street to handle Temextate transactions including insurance and mortgage loans. Specialty will be made of same property, rents collected and estate managed. War remover ad claims to remove warts painlessly and is sold at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Pair vid avenue, with other cosmetic and cleaning products advertised.

Zimmer Brothers Golden Hil Street

Christmas Strike Standoff Looms at Edwards & Company Plant

Reports from the Edwards & Company plant say both sides are set for a prolonged strike. Pickets and strikebreakers kept apart over Christmas with no clashes. An Italian organizer from New York’s Clask and Skirt Makers Union addressed Italian workers. seventeen alien operatives reportedly quit. More cutters from New York expected this afternoon under agency detective protection.

Edwards & Company Clask and Skirt Makers Union New York Bridgeport Goode Whitman

Five Women Start Hike to Albany From Hudson

Five women pilgrims marching with the "message to Sul ger" left Hudson for Lockport en route to Albany. They paused after a Christmas break and noted the roads to Albany improved by recent heavy traffic despite deep snow.

Hudson, N Sulger Lockport Here Albany

Unconscious Man Found in Snow With Fractured Skull

Nicholas Cavanaugh, 66, was found unconscious on Baldwin street bridge in Waterbury with a fractured skull and possible head injury after a fall. He was taken to Brooseide city hospital. initially held at the police station, a doctor later confirmed the fracture and arranged treatment.

Waterbury Des Nicholas Cavanaugh Brooseide Baldwin Street Cavanaugh

King Georges Illness Spoils Festivities Reported

London report says King George has recovered from illness that kept him from Christmas events at Windsor. Sir Frederick Ponsonby announced no serious illness beyond a bill. Delaware LacKawanna & Western declares quarterly dividend 5 1/2 percent payable to stockholders of record Dec 31.

London King George Sendringham Palace Frederick Ponsonby George New York Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company

Taft Party Heads Home From Colon Panama

President Taft completes canal inspection and plans to sail at 6 p m aboard the Arkansas from Colon. Col Santi Sina and General Barry join the party for the return voyage. A dynamite blast near Central Avenue injures one seriously and several others lightly as taft visits a Christmas ball.

Panama Taft Canal United States Arkansas Coton Santi Sina Barry Sta Oz United States Army Col. Goethals Canal Zone Washington Tym Teft J National Theatre Perrias Central Avenue

Husband and Wife Trapped in Flames in Chicago Fire

A couple was trapped on the upper floor of a burning rooming house in Chicago. Michael Witt jumped to the ground breaking a leg and minor injuries. His wife fled through flames to the street with clothes afire and was badly burned in the blaze caused by a Christmas tree fire.

Chicago Michael Witt Witt

Fine for selling liquor to a minor in New Haven

A New Haven case reports Morris Hermann, a Church Street saloonkeeper who sold liquor to a minor, was fined $25 in city court and appealed under a $200 bond. Earlier he faced charges of gam bling in his establishment. The city issues patrol instructions regarding snow removal and vacant lots, with police chief Birmingham signaling steps to enforce ordinances and locate owners. A fashion note describes Queen Victoria era brocade costumes, followed by fur sale ads and Bridgeport Market listings.

New Haven Morris Hermann Church Street Bridgeport Birmingham Meg. Cole

After Christmas Clearance Sale Promises Giant Discounts

Local retailer launches a massive post holiday sale on coats suits waists and kimonos. Highlights include fifty odd coats in varied colors at sale prices and multiple Misses and Women's coats and suits offered well below regular prices.

Chinchilla Tegister Ugo Kerciar Sali

Dynamite Case Heads to Jury Tonight in Indiana

In Indianapolis on December 2, 40 defendants await verdicts as Judge Albert Anderson prepares to instruct jurors after District Attorney Charles Miller’s closing argument. The defendants face multiple counts of conspiracy and transporting dynamite with a wide range of possible guilt levels. Prosecutor Miller argued Ortie McManigal’s confession supports the charges and urged defense to contradict the testimony.

Indianapolis Albert Anderson Charles Miller Miller Jah Ortie McManifee Atseneya McMenixale

Federals Defeat Mexican Rebels Near Janos

El Paso dispatch reports General Blanco with 500 federals decisively defeating Ynes Salazara rebels at Janos near Caso Blandes. No estimate of federal losses given.

el Paso Blanco Ynes Salazara Janos Caso Blandes

Cleveland Dental Student Dies by Own Shooting

The body of Harney Bernstein, a dental student and son of Harry Bernstein, was brought from Canonsburg Pennsylvania after he shot and killed his sweetheart Cohen at her home. Bernstein, noted for his Jewish family ties and local political influence in Cleveland, reportedly died by his own hand in the incident.

Cleveland Harney Bernstein Canonsburs Tiimeil Milas Hater Cohen Hernetin Harry Cenr Bernewin Hematein Wan Dental

Sixth Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. E. J. Craft

A Sunday observance marks the sixth anniversary of Rev. Dr. E. J. Craft. The service includes a youth pledge and a congregational meeting with expected remarks by church leaders and the presentation of offerings for church funds.

E. J. Craft

Bank Employes on Christmas Strike

A readable fragment reports bank employees planning a strike on Christmas. The item mentions Pragu y and references labor action and conditions but provides limited coherent details or dates. The piece alludes to unrest and possible negotiations, with unclear local impact.

unclear historical note with scrambled text

fragments describe names and dates but overall content is garbled. no clear events, places, or individuals can be confidently identified from readable text.

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