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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
6
Jan clearance sale features bargains on fur scarves and muffs, silk shirt waists, lingerie and crepe de chine, silk and heatherbloom petticoats, silk and wool sweaters, Angora sweaters, long cloth coats, silk plush coats, guaranteed raincoats, feather stoles, ostrich boas, trimmed millinery and dolls.
The Hague and Berne reports show Dutch socialists and various organizations sending support to President Wilson for his peace initiative. Dutch Socialist party urges allied powers to accept peace terms while newspapers offer mixed views on Germany and British influence, with cautious hope for real progress.
Paris Dec 28 The Bank of France is likely to be named as representative for the federal reserve bank of New York following the Bank of England's appointment. The Journal notes this shows closer U. S. ties with the Entente allies and may ease acceptance of Treasury notes by U. S. banks, reducing the impact of such notes.
Paris reports French mining near Moeuvraignes on the Somme front caused great damage to German defenses. An explosion formed a crater 120 yards long and 40 yards wide. French flying corps attacked blast furnaces and steel mills with aid from two dirigibles.
Nantucket Mass December 28 The steamship Maryland is believed lost after wireless distress calls stopped on Christmas night. Coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham searched for more than 30 hours southeast of Nantucket but found no trace. Flotsam could not be identified and hope rests on possible survivors picked up by a passing steamer. The search then shifted to the Clyde line steamer Osama bound from Portland to New York also overdue since December 21.
Bishop John J. Nilan will preside at the Catholic Charitable Bureau’s first annual meeting in St Augustine’s hall on January 3. Rev Frederic Seidenburg will speak on Social Health and Hygiene, drawing on studies across Europe. Tickets available at Horan Son Hartigan and Connors Main Street store.
Stepney Miss Inn Nichols returns home after visiting Huntington relatives. Bridgeport guests at Booth grandparents include Ethel and Minnie Cutler. Waterbury guest Marjorie Connors visits sister. Hayes and Morgan families spend Christmas in Nichols with Oscar Plumb. Elmira Deas ill with grip. Baptist Sunday school entertainment at church features children and music led by William J. Nichols. Gifts distributed to Sunday school members. Perkins Nichols from Brown University enjoys holidays at home. Beyer of B Hayley Co. visits Sheres. Edwin Morgan chimney fire extinguished with neighbors’ help. Mrs. Davis of Setauket visits daughter Mrs. George Smith. Gregorys Orchard school held 20-number program Cinderella play and Santa visit. Zalmon Purdy visits Bridgeport. Hawleys and Clayton stay with relatives in Newtown. Harmony Grange declares Christmas tree event with gift exchange tonight. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
New York hosts the Outdoor Showmen of the World dinner at the Hotel Astor to unite circus makers performers and promoters under one banner. Frank P. Spellman outlines aims while Les Darcy and others add luster to the gathering. A morning meeting at the Hotel McAlpin will finalize the organization details.
Budapest administration papers deny opposition reports that Hungarian Premier Count Stephen Tisza plans retirement. A prior rumor tied Tisza and Baron Burian to stepping down amid cabinet tensions and a shift with Count Czernin. The latest claim cites disagreements within the coalition as the motive.
Christmas exercises will be held at Faith Chapel Friday evening at 7 30 o clock. An attractive program of Christmas songs and recitations has been prepared. Santa Claus promised to appear with a remembrance and candy for every Sunday school member. All are invited.
Daniel Larsen of Bridgeport filed for bankruptcy yesterday with liabilities of 5612.97, 5602.97 unsecured. Assets include real estate worth 300, tools 50, and open account debts 2990.34.
Representative Hull of Tennessee called for neutral nations to influence a peace treaty or secure an international trade agreement. He plans to introduce a House resolution to embody the idea. In Buffalo, Richard and Frank Chapin pleaded guilty to illicit possession of mail pouch keys after arrest for mail robbery.
Washington December 28 1916 national banks report record resources as of November 17 1916 growth of over 4 billion in two years under the Federal Reserve system. resources exceed one billion dollars more than combined central banks abroad and total assets reach 15.52 billion with wide geographic spread and big gains across all regions.
Y M C A boys leaders club plans a practice session to train for the state leaders conference in Hartford on January 13. Representatives from associations statewide will perform on the gym floor. a unique drill led by Robert Grason, fencing master, features a single stick routine with music.
Mr and Mrs J Robert Sturges and Mr and Mrs Fred Toquet spent Christmas with Mrs Adella Sturges Rev and Mrs Henry B E Wing are visiting in Elmhurst L I with Mr and Mrs Chas Butler Mrs Chas E Gilbert and family of Ridgefield visited Miss Emma Partrick Miss Ida Appenzeller left for Bostons marriage yesterday Miss Elizabeth MacNicholl of Long Island stayed with Mrs Mary C White Mr and Mrs Stanton Coley host a informal dance at the Royal James Inn Norwalk for their daughters friends Miss Mary Appenzeller entertained Miss Anna Mary Hollinger of Lancaster Pa Mr and Mrs Pecy Thompson held a family Christmas Day gathering Mr and Mrs Harry Eppes visited friends in New York
Rio Janeiro reports Brazil and Uruguay signed a general arbitration treaty. Foreign Minister Lauro Muller and a Uruguayan envoy signed the pact, extending dispute settlement cooperation between the two South American nations.
Scranton Pennsylvania 20 000 public school students walk out refusing to return until January 2 after the school board blocks a Christmas week break. Support from mayor judges and citizens. four board members opposed vacation. Attendance plummets as strike spreads across high and grade schools.
The article notes President Wilson's sixtieth birthday on December 28 1856 born in Staunton Virginia to Rev Joseph R Wilson and Jessie Woodrow Wilson. It discusses Virginia presidents English and Scotch Irish lineage and historical trends of presidential ancestry with note of Muensterberg Harvard leaving an estate valued at 5000 dollars.
Charles Richard Tjader, explorer, author and inventor, died in New York after a brief illness. In 1906 he led an East Africa expedition for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered two new antelope species named for him. He served as president of the Marine Efficiency company and invented an interdeck davit.
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