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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
4
The Directors of this Bank have today declared a semi annual dividend for the six months ending December 31, 1911, at the rate of four per cent per annum on all accounts without discrimination, payable on and after January 2, 1912. EDWARD W. MARSH.
Mrs. Margaret Brennen of 68 Fulton Street Bridgeport praises Tona Vita for nervous indigestion and fatigue. Specialists promote the tonic at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy 909 Main Street daily 9 am to 9 pm, noting rising sales and many testimonials.
William W Ingham died at 494 East Main after Christmas morning illness. He was a longtime machinist at UMC Co and led factory primers work. A shrewd Masonic leader, he chaired Corinthian lodge and held many Scottish Rite and Hamilton Commandery roles. Anna Miller Ordner of New Britain died at 62, survived by husband and two daughters. She was Catholic and active in Olga lodge Sisters of Herman and UOR M Chapter. Funeral arrangements and lodge services noted. Atlas Hotel hosted Carburet Concerts with nightly menus and music.
A panic erupted at the rail station when Joseph Marto, described as a rough Hungarian, pulled a large revolver from his pocket and counted its cartridges while fingering the trigger. Patrolman Ike Williams arrested him after a porter alerted authorities. Marto, who said he farms in Darien and carries a gun for a long dark wooded walk, was fined $25 in city court for concealed weapon possession.
Over the next two weeks the store offers a 10 percent reduction on the entire stock of diamonds watches and jewelry of every description. Patrons are urged to take advantage of the deal while it lasts.
Rome dispatch details Italy’s methodical steps toward occupying Tripoli and Cyrenaica, arguing for a military protectorate to develop the regions while denying Turkish sovereignty. Italy pressures Turkey with a note and signals readiness to deploy fleets, with an unofficial indemnity discussed at 250 million lire.
The passage describes Italian forces sinking a ship in Tripoli harbor and issuing a 74 hour ultimatum to Turkey for protectorate rights. Italy then dispatched warships to Tripoli and Adriatic points, signaling a looming occupation and broader strategic moves as Turkey refused demands and Valy declared war, preparing a blockade of Oli and Cyrenaica ports and action against Turkish vessels.
The Ohio Good Road Movement expands with a headquarters at Columbus and a plan before the constitutional convention. Members include farmers, business and professional men, civil engineers, and automobile enthusiasts. Foreign buyers seek cheaper cars and touring models priced from 600 to 1500 dollars. Emperor William reportedly displeased by auto accidents involving royal family members, prompting caution. George W. Lewyen, 14, narrowly escaped a fire at a Santa celebration in Saugus, Massachusetts.
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