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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

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Poincare Elected President of France in Turbulent Era

Raymon Poincare won the French presidency amid imperial crisis and German tensions. He succeeded Armand Fallieres, formed the Great Cabinet, and pledged stability after a wave of parliamentary challenges. Born at Bar-le-Duc, Poincare rose from journalist to minister of public instruction and finance, uniting the dominant Republicans.

Poincare Bar-Le-Duc Voltaire Waldeck-Rouse At Congress Fallieres Iad Polacare Bort Police

No Successor to Dr Warner on N H Directorate

The New Haven directorate lost its head as Dr Warner passed away. Details from Groton and New York indicate the resignation of George McInlugh of New York and the retreat of local officials. The organization seeks a new treasurer following Dr Warner’s death.

DR. Warner N.H. Directorate New Haven de Hadt- Inet New York Siertae F Groton Crence Mint

No Relief for Flooded Places in Middle West

Fragmented report describes widespread flood impact in the Midwest with job losses and displaced families. Forecaster Brant notes rising river levels threatening relief and public health concerns include malaria and diphtheria. Rail and rail towns face isolation as floodwaters cut routes and supply lines.

Middle West Bruneilie Perio

No One Escapes in Pullman Car Mass Jan 17

Fragmented report from Borinefelt Mass describes a Pullman wreck near Chariton Regt 42 miles east with one dead and four injured. The crash involved multiple cars as trains from Boston toward Springhea and Hartford Mall frond.

Borinefelt Mass Fewarday New Fever Hartford Mallfrond Chariton Regt Grant Dorchester Feacignet Walter

Hartford Shy 100000 Mori Jan Tae City Beehy

Hartford report shows a 100000 dollar Mori Jan Tae City event with unclear details. Multiple scrambled words obscure dates and participants, leaving few verifiable names or entities. Further legible text needed for precise summary.

Prentice May Be Successor Of Hall As Chief Justice

The death of Chief Justice Frederic Hall leaves the Supreme Court vacancy to be filled by Governor Baldwin with Senate confirmation. Seniority likely makes Associate Justice Samuel O. Prentice of Hartford the next chief, serving until age 70. Ralph Wheeler of New London would be next in line for the seat. The next term opens in New Haven. salary for the chief is 3000 a year and associate justices 1700.

Juste Frederick Hall Supreme Court of Errors Hich Baldwin General Assembly Supreme Court Samuel O. Prentice Hartford Prentice Tim Superior Court Ralph Wheeler New Gondon New Haven Simeon &. Baldwin Senate Theaday Interior Court Hall Judes Prentice John M. Thayer Superler Menton Judes Thayer

Morrissey Heads Appraisal Board In City Meeting

John J. Morrissey was elected president of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages to succeed James L. McGovern. Morrissey begins the final year of a three year term and is noted as a longtime Public Life figure with prior service on the Common Council. The board also welcomed Percy C. Farwell and Arthur F. Connor as new members and kept Friday as the regular meeting night.

John J. Morrissey James L. McGovern Morrissey Jonary John S. Morrissey Pércy C. Farwell Arther F. Connor Me. Connor Nastom

Ulster Fights On Against Home Rule In Britain

London January 17 Ulster men hope the House of Lords will reject the home rule bill awaiting its second reading. Nationalists rally after a Commons majority backed home rule, while Belfast reports indicate Ulster will resist. A dying man from Begast is said to be among anti home rule demonstrators as Orangemen burn a bill copy. Dublin notes the press debate with nationalist, unionist, and Times editorials weighing the bill and the veto act implications.

London House of Lords Lords Asquith Commons John Redmond Ulster Belfast Begast City Hall Dublin House of Commone Freeman's _ Journal John

Stratfield preps private dining for Ching Ling Foo week

On Stratfield's top floor a special kitchen and dining room is being fitted by Manager Griswold. The rooms will be closed to the public except for Ching Ling Foo and his fourteen entourage who appear next week. Ching brings his own cooks and culinary department, with electric stoves for traditional Oriental dishes in the adjoining suite. He carries a stock of Chinese delicacies for meals served to friends, and his president vows Ching will supervise Chinese luncheons during the engagement.

Stratfield Griswold Ching Ling Foo Ching

Fairfield liquor license awarded to David A Burr

County commissioners granted a liquor license to David A Burr. His business will be on Onqueira Place in Fairfield. Burr, a former deputy sheriff and local resident, is well regarded, and supporters anticipate he will operate a first class establishment.

David A. Bure Puisfeld Onqueira Place Burr Fairfield Bis

Diplomats Await Peace in the Balkans from Constantinople

London reports diplomats marking time as they await word from Constantinople. Best informed say little progress is visible yet confidence remains that peace will come soon. Turkish silence is read as openness to terms favored by the Allies.

London Constantinople Turkey

Moose Speaker Mixup Highlights Bridgeport Trip

Frank S. Butterworth, former Connecticut state senator and prominent Moose figure, failed to appear for a Progressive Club meeting in Bridgeport due to a miscommunication about the venue. He spent the evening chasing a supposed Moose gathering, learning later that the club met at the old Polit Theatre while his speech was planned for the new theatre building, leading to confusion and a confusing countersign incident.

Frank S. Butterworth New Haven Connecticut Progressive Club Bridgeport Paifield Avenue Mr. Butterworth Butterworth Newark Bill Moogers Batterworth Stratfield Politheatre Norris Tna Mcces Mr. Buterworth Mr.Butterworth S. B. Vincent Sanford Stoddard Mr. Stoddard Elm City Moss Wal Loyst Order of Moose Buterworth

Funeral of Lucy Dowie Wife of Justice Wheeler in Hackensack

The funeral of Lucy Dowie wife of ex Judge George W. Wheeler of Hackensack N J and mother of Tus Hee George W Wheeler of Bridgeport took place today in Hackensack The mother of Justice Wheeler died within hours of Justice Frederic Bo Hall The Wheeler family met at the depot and walked to the streetcar home The Rew company announced remembrance admitting their old practice of free delivery within seventy five miles now restricted by new law

Lucy Dowie George W. Wheeler Hackunsack Bridgeport Supreme Bench Hackensack N. J Justice City Wheeler Strisker DM_ Rew Fai

Pierce Uses Trap Rock To Feed Poultry

B D Pierce Jr reports dramatic improvements in his flock after feeding trap rock grit from Carmel and Mt Smet. He claims the birds are the healthiest and largest he has seen, attributing gains to the gritty feed that aids mastication. Local poultrymen praise the method as yielding strong, robust chicks.

B. D. Pierce, JR Pierce Mt. Smet Geena Carma Carmel Spee

Horowitz Husband Arrested Over Southern Deception

Mrs. Rebbeon Horowitz of 672 Barnum Avenue told Baltimore police her husband Nathan Horowitz posed as a single man in the South, running Khossis and luring brides. He was extradited to Bridgeport, found guilty of non support, fined 45 weekly or four months in jail, and a reconciliation followed bail request.

Rebbeon Horowitz Barnum Avenue Baltimore Nathan Bridgeport Horowitz Khossis Iolaf 2

Family of four each having two hearts in Easton

Master Pa Jan 17 a harebrained tale from Easton claims a family of four has two hearts each. Dr Morganstein examined Mrs Berton Perkins and her three children finding two hearts on each side, one right and one left, in all four bodies.

Easton Berton Perkins Emall Elzet Morganstein

Taft to travel three days for nationwide visit

President Taft to undertake a three day trip covering Philadelphia New York and New Haven with five banquets. He will be guest of the Century Club in Philadelphia and attend the Ohio Society dinner in Columbus and the Yale Corporation meeting in New Haven before returning to Washington via New York.

Washington Jey Paradelphia New York New Haven Ener Cloree Club Rennayivania Medical

No Indecent Dances At Inaugural Ball

Washington reports a proposed inaugural ball for President-elect Wilson will ban public indecency dances. The House committee endorses a permit condition restricting grisly bear, bunny hug, ta ta, turkey trot, and similar contortions to prevent vulgarity and preserve decorum at the pension building event.

Washington Eleet Wilson Hamilton Roddenberry Georgia House Public’ Buildings Committee Senate House

Interesting Speakers For Missionary Union

The annual program of the Waser Songrernational stleionirs union will be bold Thursday at the West End Congregational church. Mise Stelin M. Jerdan of Utah will speak on Our Romen Problem. Luncheon at 42:30 precedes the afternoon address by Miew Rilith Gator of Ah medparar, India on Things As They Are. Jamestven-Richard plans to pick up a temney and start a tree shopping, with a song added.

New York Gaynor Cody Valle Peepeelal Aedi Reserey Ue Steel Otters Wees Mmaniarturer Gertrude Barnum Waser Dunuary Pi West End Stelin M. Jerdan Utah Hervod Miew Rilith Gator Ahmedparar India

Dr Craft to Show the Way to Wealth Sermon Event

A fragmentary notice describes Dr Craft presenting a talk titled Way to Wealth at a church event on a Monday. It mentions university and church affiliations and references to speakers and attendees, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

DR. Craft Cirink Owerber

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Poincaire France Clemenceau National Assembly May M. F. Pant B & A. Express SHY Mori’ Jan Tae City Hyon Weizene Armmunk Frame Copsarsin Band Palio Orangemen Fairfield Liquor David A. Burr Balkans Progressive Party Justice Wheeler South Ladies Tailor Taft Federal Grand Jury of Boston Gov. Foss Gov. Baldwin Federal Grand Jury New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Raiiroad Commission Medea Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven Road Bimi Ywrna Mille Company Hampton Abington Coma Oltet Omrarat Baldwikc Sephora Baton Tuelar Towler Caitheseoe Hamlet Gaeitel Missionary Union Jamestven Richard Hames Phaian Siam Amvarei Brandis
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