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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
4
News of Bridgeport in pithy paragraphs
Bridgeport notes report on community fraternal groups. Officers in E H Dillon and Co. branches were elected, with installation planned for January 11 1914 and refreshments to be served. Rebekah Lodge officers were chosen and will be installed. Odd Fellows held a Christmas tree festival with Santa Claus and gifts for children, described as a joyous event. A city office engineer faced a short suspension over an incident involving a box of cigars. a bride from the city was announced in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Schnider
V. C
Fred J. Ivers
George Jepetell
George In
Culver Brazens
Harry Cowles
James Duncan
Barnardeer
D.G
Henry Schittinger
A. Wise
Arthur Wilkes
D.A. "Wise
Ward Cowles
Ficers
Monitor Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Santa Claus
National Conference of College Democrats Illuminates College Clubs
A report on the National Conference of College Democrats and the Democratic clubs at a college. Delegates discussed fostering party support and student engagement, with attendees expressing strong interest in Democratic values and activities on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of College Democrats
Mother of Sky Farm Child Poets Dies in Redding
Dora Read Goodale mother of the famous Child Poets of Sky Farm died at her home in Redding Center on December 30 aged about 60. Her daughters Dora and Elaine began versifying early, and their poems published with notable praise. Mrs Goodale, living in Redding, was wife of Dr Eastmen, Indian lecturer, and mother of Robert Goodale a Seattle lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Dora
Q Goodale
Sky Farm
Sanford ‘Bisine
Eastmen
Reddington Dayen
Robert Goodale
Seattle
Wash
Wall Street Today Opening Summary
United Press reports a volatile opening on the stock market with broad advances in early trading. Prices strengthened through the first hour, bonds mostly steady, and gains from the prior session held but with a cautious, dull finish by midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Othda
Life sentence not a deterrent to Black Panders
A revived bomb outrage in a teallan quarter marks the fourth in a series of attacks. The blast destroyed part of a double decker street and ripped the front from a stage house while people fled in fear. Police report a grocery store owner Deorato Bawano connected to the crime amid claims of a 5000 currency payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Park
Dembeetle Taney
Teallan
Ribbea
Bast
Maress
Aire-Escepea
Deorato Bawano
Faye
Despondent Brooklyn Butcher Ends Life With Gas
Alexander Stultz a Brooklyn 1 year old butcher unable to face death alone due to poor health and business turned on gas in his room leaving two pet dogs as witnesses. Neighbors heard a commotion as the room filled with fumes and entered to find Stultz and the dogs dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher
United Press
New York
Alexander Stults
Brooklyn
Pete
Stultz
Heeman
Iwan Wee Elttin
France to cut saloons to three per six hundred people
Paris reports the French Senate supports a law to reduce drinking establishments to 3 per 600 inhabitants, current ratio being 1 per 82 when counting women and children. Comparisons show England 1 per 430, Germany 1 per 246, and America 1 per 380.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Germany
America
Jail Sentence For Joiner Under Viaduct Injury
Edward Whitmore of Hancock avenue was found badly bruised under the Main street railroad viaduct yesterday. He appeared in city court charged with intoxication and, after being arrested several times for the same offense, was sentenced to 10 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Whitmore
Hancock Avenue
Main Street
Whitmore
Impossibilities in York Divorce Case Arise
A York divorce suit reveals a string of odd demands titled impossibilities. Albert sues Leonard Abert for separation and lists conditions including not visiting his father’s house, maintaining two boarders for $2 weekly, serving as janitress of an apartment house, and being at the defendant’s father's business daily from 9 to 8. A dog found at Gordos Sound is mentioned after the owner demanded it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Albert
Leonard Abert
Gordo Sound End
Young Men’s Christian Association Offers Automobile School
The Young Men's Christian Association announces an automobile school for owners, chauffeurs, and prospective chauffeurs with day and evening classes. Four cars will be used for shop and road instruction, two instructors named J H Smith and F B Hubbs bring long auto experience. Courses cover engine types, transmission, ignition, steering, batteries, and care. Contact J Brodhead for details at the association building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Associam
J. H. Smith
F. B. Hubbs
Bridgeport Vehicle Company
Mr. Smith
Stanley Steamer People
Locomobile Company
Maxwell and
Buckely Motor Car
Mr. Hubbs
Lex Motor Car Co
Locomobile Co
New York City
57Th Street
Hartford Association
Boston
Worcester
Brooklyn
New England
Young Men's Christian Association
Slum Workers to Give Christmas Tree Sunday
Slum workers announce a Christmas tree distribution this Sunday at Slum Work quarters 280 Street. Churches and societies call for citizens to donate new or used toys books or cloth and those who wish to help can contribute cash or items. Workers will call for contributions and have already distributed toys to city children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie Coenen
NASA Bum
Tap Line Owners Helped By Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the 1l April 1sll, affecting Staly and San Fran St. Louis Southwestern and 115 other railroads. The move saves tap line owners hundreds of thousands of dollars and signals changes in oversight. The other item notes United States Marshal B. J. Bishop’s term expiring December 18 and uncertainty around reappointment, with Senators Bulkeley and Jesse involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Press
Washington
Ns Commission
Staly
San Fran
St. Louis Southwestern
Reapup
Bishop
United States
District of
Connecticut
Ttis
Bulkeley
Jesee
Department of Justice
Department
Death of Mrs Margaret McDonald at Reading Ridge
Mrs Margaret McDonald died at her home on Reading Ridge after five weeks of illness. A longtime Redding Ridge resident of over fifty years she was active with St Patrick’s church and known for community involvement. She was seventy six and survived by five children including Mrs John Colgan and Mrs John Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Reading Ridge
John Sullivan
Bridgeport
Jennie
Isabelle
James McDonald
Colgan
John H. Colgan
Fountain pen sale draws crowds at Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy
A three day event at Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy features 72 fountain pen styles in gold mounts pearls and self fillers as part of a one week sale attracting unusual attention. Early calling helps avoid the rush as the display window completes before Saturday closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Hamilton
Danbury Southerner referendum backs McLean for Senate
Senator-elect Charles S. Peck asked for constituent sentiment on his U S Senate vote. The Danbury referendum collected from seven towns showed 96 for George P. McLean and 4 for Morgan G. Bulkeley, with 100 for McLean and 4 against, indicating strong McLean support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Charles S. Peck
United States
Bethel
Brookfield
New Fairfield
Redding
Ridgefield
Sherman
Red Tae
George P. McLean
Morgan G. Bulkeley
McLean
M. Sees
Bi Ey
United Illuminating Co Increases Capital Stock 2 Million
United Illuminating Co plans a 2 million dollar stock increase to 3600,000 new issue. Existing stock is listed at 1,500,000 with large bonded debt. Directors approve 300,000 of the new stock for distribution among December 28 stockholders at par. Subscriptions due by January 20 with four installments. 25 percent on April 1. Remaining funds to stay in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Illuuminating Company
Oe City
New Haven
A. B
Protest Action of Art Committee In Julia Howe Case
Boston discusses the Art Committee decision on Julia Ward Howe portrait showing mixed reactions. Officials and citizens demand transparency while exploring alternatives such as a bust display and public explanation from the commission amid protests from many quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protest Action of Art Committee
Julia Howe
United Press
Boston
Boston Art Committee
Placin
Julia Ward Howe
Henry W. Savage
Faneuil Hall
Maude Howe Hillett
Thomas Allen
Art Commission
England
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Celebration Set for Next Wednesday
Under the direction of Adjutant and Mrs. Howard McGrath the Salvation Army will hold its annual Christmas Tree celebration next Wednesday at Pioneer Hall 1150 Main St. Plans aim to aid 6500 children with gifts including clothing stockings shoes mittens and toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McGrath
Salvation | Army
Pioneer Hall
Main St
Cleveland Man Shoots Wife In Philadelphia Home
In Philadelphia on December 29, 18-year-old wife of Nicholas Pantelo of Cleveland Ohio refused to return home, prompting Pantelo to follow her to her parents’ residence and shoot her. The bullet struck her left breast near the heart. she was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital in critical condition. The couple had married two years earlier in Cleveland amid alleged brutal treatment. Police described a bitter quarrel that escalated into the shooting after the wife chose to stay with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Nicholas Pantelo
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Hospital
Pantelos
TRY TO SAVE NAVAL STATION IN NEW LONDON
Connecticut senators and representatives rally to prevent abandonment of government property on the Thames River coal station and marine corps school at New London. Lawmakers brace for naval affairs committee action on the naval appropriation bill and secretary Meyer’s yard-closure recommendations. Connecticut members vow united opposition to any station abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connecticut
Senate
House
New London
Marine Corps
Navy Department
New Year's Day Open House at Y M C A Planned
On Monday January 2 the Young Men's Christian Association will hold its regular New Year's open house with a full day program across all departments. Members received January calendars outlining a lengthy schedule designed to make the month memorable, with events every evening and throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fatal blaze at Marsh home shrouded in mystery
Fire swept the annex kitchen of James Marsh at 780 Ogden Street yesterday killing Mary Bell aged 18 months. Neighbors found the older children outside after Mrs Marsh left with a baby. The fire's origin near the stove remains uncertain as the home mourns the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marsh
Ogden Street
Mary Bell
Laa Pene
James E. Marsh
U. M. Co
Dose of Henbane Induces Temporary Madness at Boarding House
Munich reports describe a German physician Dr Philippi detailing henbane poisoning at a Daves boarding house where about 25 guests and staff from various nations suffered bizarre effects after eating horse radish containing henbane root. Language loss laughing fits and erratic behavior followed until antidotes restored clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Philippi
Geneva
Daves
England may abolish gallows use private death option
London reports a bill to end gallows and permit private, anaesthetic executions within cells. Led by A. C. Benson, the plan argues for prisoner choice of timing and method to make death swift, quiet, and decorous, condemning public ceremony as barbaric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. C. Benson
Canterbury
Benson
Household tips from a distant kitchen and workshop
A long list of practical home remedies and cleaning hints in period tone. Tips cover odor removal, paint smell, waxed paper book covers, cream-like mixtures for surfaces, stain removal with vinegar, use of bath brick for scrubbing, lime deposits with oyster shells, glycerine treats for pails, cornmeal dough for insects, oversalting remedy with vinegar and sugar, quick baked potatoes under a pie plate, vanilla storage away from light, dishcloth maintenance with washing soda or kerosene, parsley to deter red ants, coal oil for stains, frying fish on pancake rings to prevent sticking, and slow patching of minor cuts with linen and a thimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ongwil
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