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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
9
Washington reports 1914 wholesale food prices highest in 65 years except 1864. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes 1882 and 1883 had similar levels, with war years lifting costs across commodities and clothing. Data show 1914 prices far above recent lows, influenced by European conflict.
Del Hi Hotel and restay owners completed arrangements for a merry New Year in Chicago. Due to unprecedented demand, reservations fill lobbies bars and corridors to seat parties. Dancing will be permitted all night under corporate rulings. Gunsel restaurants not obliged to close at 3 am as in prior years. No intoxicated camta can be purchased at 1 o clock. Patrons may buy a reasonable amount before closing hour for consumption after bars close.
Greenwich December thirty one identifying officials named Edson S Jones of Belle Haven Greenwich as the man killed on the New Haven railroad tracks. A gynecologist with offices in Portchester he was a brother in law to Republican National Committeeman William W Warg and left a widow a sister of Ward Jones the national committeeman with two daughters and a son. The accident occurred near Cepheus bridge as passengers on an accommodation train reported the man was crossing the rails. Authorities believe he was walking home when struck. He was about years old and had moved to Greenwich from science six years ago. His widow and family visit the morgue as authorities investigate the death.
A public hearing by the U S Engineer Office, New London, will be held January 10, 1916 in Bridgeport City Hall to approve plans for a Grand Street bridge and an East Washington Avenue bridge over the Pequonnock River. Draws will be bascule lifts with single and double leaves and new clearances, plans displayed at Bridgeport City Engineer’s office.
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