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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

12

Basilica of Holy Cross Is Americas Gift In Rome Inauguration

Rome reports the basilica of the Holy Cross was inaugurated to mark Constantine the Great’s Christian recognition centenary. Cardinal Cassetta presided in a ceremony with many dignitaries. The structure, 180 feet long and 90 to 100 feet high, features a high altar donated by Rev. John O’Brien for $25,235. Falconio, once an apostle in the United States, will perform the first mass. John Ritty, inventor of the Sa register, has died in Dayton.

Rome Pri Hkcly Constantine the Great Francis de Paula Cassetta New York Falconio Apostel United States

Social whirl marks start of year with weddings and dances

The year opens with Dorothy Beach and Frederick Silliman to wed January 1 at Trinity Episcopal Church with a large guest list and a private reception. An Elizabeth Seton Guild dance at the Stratfield hotel to aid charity follows, plus engagements and gatherings across Bridgeport as society notes swirl.

Dorothy Marie Beach Frederick Richmond Silliman Trinity Episcopal Church Charles Bolston Riverside, Conn Clinton Areson Trinity Church Charles Harrison Elizabeth Seton Guild Stratfield Hotel Paul Jones

Yale and Harvard grads fight fire at club building

Yale and Harvard veterans of football and baseball aided by fire hose and pike poles fought a blaze on the elev enth floor beside the University Club. They worked in relays to stop the flames until the department arrived. One man suffered a cut over the eye from glass as thousands watched.

Chicago Yale Harvard University Club Edward Cudahy, Jr

Resinol Soap and Ointment Promised To Clear Pimples

Advertised Resinol products claim to remove pimples and blackheads and improve complexions with regular use. The ad touts Resinol Soap and occasional Resinol Ointment as soothing healing preparations that work easily and cheaply, outperforming costly cosmetics and complex treatments.

Boston Charity Leader to Leave for National Post

Fred R. J. Brennan, longtime executive of Boston’s Associated Charities, will resign to become executive secretary of the national organization. The move, announced at a commission budget session, offers a salary increase and places Brennan in a prominent sociological role. Details of timing and replacement are forthcoming.

Fred R. J Aco - Brennan Department of Ton Anip Associated Charities of Boston Lesring

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