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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
8
In Belgrade on December 1 1918 reports say Prime Minister Pachitch announces cabinet resignation amid political upheaval in Serbia. The move follows growing pressure from opposition factions and uncertainties over postwar government leadership.
English mills in the Blackburn district have closed or halted operations as the cotton downturn sweeps through the industry. Over 1,000 workers have lost their jobs and more mills are expected to shut down soon.
Eghdon December 51 reports the Earl of Kin tore intends to participate in the hand on board the Baltic as part of closer Anglo American rapprochement.
Reports indicate German ships will set at Queenstown with one service from Queenstown to Lokton on January 2 followed by the Mueret Biemarck on February 13 on the homeward voyage. German societies in America are said to back the movement.
Dew W Melville Joseph Gideon an American ragtime composer and pianist, staying at the Savoy Hotel, is bankrupt there after losing about 50 000 gambling on horse racing since arriving in England last June. The first creditors meeting was held at the Bankruptcy buildings. He has about 0 8 assets and no remaining property, currently earning small sums from meals while once earning 15 000 as a pianist in England.
Denied H. Skidmore aged 84 died after illness and will be prepared for burial at Meory undertaking parlors with body taken to Jefferson for interment. The funeral of Jane M. Standish in New Haven was held at the mortuary chapel of Bishop with interment at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Rev. A. Lettingell officiating.
G Walter R Agard returns to Amherst College Massachusetts after spending Christmas holidays with relatives at 7 Parrott Avenue.
An ad from Hindle's Drug store promotes Eidney Pills as a remedy for symptoms described as weak back dizziness and nervous spells with headache. The copy claims kidney and bladder involvement and promises rapid disappearance of symptoms when four pills are taken.
Holiday hours at the Sew Pears post office show General Delivery Parcel Post and Windows open 2 m until 12 noon. Carriers one delivery Money Order and Postal Savings Bank department closed all day. A bond reminder notes $300 due.
John Hungerford of Hartford visits Edward Curtiss for the holidays. Funeral held for Miss Sarah J. Nichols at Tashua. Harmony meeting held with a Christmas tree. Congregational Church society annual meeting at church parlors. Wyckham Rise students and Hillside School student spend holidays with parents. Washington to install officers January 12. Christmas exercises and gift tree at Congregational church. Mrs Pred Sutherland delays teaching start until January 5. St Peters church Christmas event at town hall New Year’s night. Theodore Nichols of Fort Wright holiday with parents. Miss Marion Johnson ill at home. Howard J. Hurd and family Christmas with Long Hill relatives. Civic club meets January 4. Advert for bottled beverages by M. J. Maloney.
Mobile December reports railroad officials declare a deliberate attempt to wreck Mobile and Ohio passenger train No 2 near a siding 12 miles north of Mobile. The engine express and baggage cars derailed. the fireman was killed and three others seriously injured as the engineer hit emergency brakes at the changed switch.
John Kremen Polish laborer identified in East Side trunk as latest victim of suspected local grudge. Detectives confirm camp last seen Sunday near Garri son New York as motive focus. Police link there to laborers at Garrison area and possible wage or feud tensions. Alleged theft reported at Reliable Laundry on Stratford Avenue with $15, coat, and child’s bank stolen. Supreme Court Boston rules Wreano Dan' legal heir to Daniel Russéil estate.
A car owned by Dr. Frank T. Cullo of White Plains N Y struck another vehicle in Coleytown last evening. The headlight glare blinded the other driver as both cars suffered mud guard damage. Passenger count unclear. Separate notes report local social visits with Lincoln club members and townsfolk visiting friends in Brooklyn and New York City.
Fairfield residents note a man named William Curry found near Southport with head wounds after an auto strike. He was taken to Bridgeport by George G Powers of Shelton. The driver of the car remains unidentified. Various social updates and a brief ad for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound appear, alongside commentary on regional bank prospects.
Stratford brief items report holiday hours at the post office and Newton Reed store with afternoon openings, a lunch room expansion by Mr Bateman, and local social news. The column notes dances at town hall, road damage from wagons, recent weddings and visitors, future plans for a Red Men event, possible moving pictures in the Auditorium, and skating at Judson's pond with ice-house cautions.
Stepney society items show Mrs Herbert Botsford visiting her parents the Morgans in New Haven. Birdsley Plain school delayed reopening due to a death in the Sutherland family. Various visits, illnesses, and a horse accident involving Mr Charles Short are recorded. The Social Whist club meets at H. J. Lord’s home Tuesday. Scarlet fever illness of Marion Johnson noted with Dr Frank Wales as physician. Christmas visits shared by the Hayes, Morgan, Plumb, and others. Lima Peru budget delay triggers decree extending 1915 estimates for a year.
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