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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
5
Nine were saved from the Malian steamer Verones after it ran aground near Oporto as a violent storm halted rescue efforts. With 189 or more aboard, the crew and passengers faced possible wreck when lifeboats failed in the gale. A breechto buoy aided the shore-ward transfer before work paused.
Washington January 17 Taft sends to Senate a report on a German tuberculosis serum. Consul General Thackery says Dr Friedman treated 1182 cases through November with most successes. Friedman cannot yet supply the serum to physicians or say when it will be available in America.
Washington reports the mailing of babies by parcel post provoking questions to Postmaster General Hitchcock. The letter asks for specifications to wrap a baby for shipment and notes that the postal system is unprepared for such a request. It carries a tone of pathos and concerns the boundaries of parcel regulations.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, wife of Harry K Thaw, cannot fund a $52 041 suit by a Fifth Avenue Jewelers to recover goods sold to her. An inquest was ordered allowing the firm to seek a judgment by presenting its debt evidence. The Dec 1912 trial ended in a disagreement with Nesbit claiming the purchases were charged to an account authorized by her husband.
President elect Wilson requests the inauguration committee consider omitting the inaugural ball. In a letter to chairman William Corcoran Bustie he cites cost and changing public expectations and hopes the suggestion does not embarrass the committee.
In Columbia South Carolina Gov Cole L Blease fires a bitter attack on United States Senator Ben Tillman calling him a traitor and backstabber. The message sparks anger among Tillman supporters who threaten personal action. Blease also accuses Columbia State editor W E Gonzales of conspiring with Tillman.
In Lincoln Nebraska January 17 William J Bryan notes mixed views on Mr Clark and Mr Bryan. He says neither friend nor foe should let personal feelings affect party service and policy warning against premature condemnation if either lets personal squabbles influence duties.
William H. Partch of New Haven Vermont recounts severe rheumatic illness that led to weight loss from 195 to 146 pounds. After using Kilmer’s Swamp Root, he reports quick improvement after starting with a 50 cent bottle and completes treatment with three dollar bottles. He regains original weight and advocates the product. D. A. Rolert, Justice of the Peace, witnessed the affidavit on September 4, 1803.
Jen Washington reports that Mylius turned away from the United States after being convicted in Zendon of libeling King George V. He served ten months in prison and was deemed an undesirable immigrant under American immigration laws. The cabinet official argues the offense is a crime involving moral turpitude.
Washington reports 1912 export values rise to record term value despite declines in meats and live animals. Breadstuffs near 150 million, cotton 65 million, mineral oils 123 million, dairy 13 million, cattle 9.5 million, for a year ending December. Walter Tibbaly dies in Wichita, leaving 4000 dollars to church funds.
Advertisement urges sending to Dr Kilmer Co Birmingham for a sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. Mentions Bridgeport Daily Farmer. Notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at all drug stores.
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