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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

8

Boxing notes from Dewieton and other rings across the country

Reports from Dewieton Missouri announce Mickey Sears a former New England champion in his home town with ten pro bouts and three losses as June 1 noted. A bout tonight pits Driscoll against Hayes with Hayes backed by Bulivan and Gannon. Freddie Welsh is matched to meet George Memate in Chicago on February 4. Willie Ryan quit a 15 round bout with Oscar Martin in Philadelphia. Tonight several games are listed with results from Fall River Providence and Lyne Lynn Worcester.

Dewieton Michael E. Beare Mickey” Sears New England Beare Ike West Peddler | Palmer Oston Abe Attell Grover Hayes Philadelphia Jem Driscoll Hayes Tommy Builivan Iekey ‘Gannon Driscoll Bima Jimmy Johnson Los Angeles Noels Freddie Welsh Huglish George Memate Chicago

Opening Easter Day Major League Schedules Set

Major League baseball opens Easter Day with adjusted dates. American League hosts Boston at Philadelphia April 2 and Detroit at Cleveland April 12 while Cleveland visits St Louis April 14. National League features Pittsburgh at Cincinnati April 14 and Philadelphia at Boston April 14 as leagues plan upcoming changes.

United Press Cleveland Geasion Boston Philadelphia New York Washington St. Louis Chicago Detroit Pittsburg Cinccinnati Brooklyn Barney Dreyfus Wat Pulliam and Johnson Lescues

Hayes and Brower Futurity Winners Shine at Race

Frank Brower and Wilter Hayes dominated the Futurity, splitting the lead through multiple miles. Brower opened strong with Cordon, then Hayes surged to finish in a record 14 minutes 38 seconds as crowds cheered.

Dick Barrett Frank Brower Wilter Hayes Hridgeport Bova Chas W. Cordon Brower Cordon Hayes Cordom Galing Lamge Cuatek Brock Geal Cirtie Ee ‘Eplendde Celrath Jif Han Cinthy Willy

Mekah Rextog Polo Fans Rally as Leaders Dominate

iggins leads the rushers with the ball from the cap at 44 times this date. Simcoth hes, van Lelie tesa ballend for several wake. Lewis overhauled by a third, two goaly. Thienpain Se third mean with 149 gains for the week. Sutton of Lona et in Granda mion 8 as the only goal.

Iggins Hon- Ofa Thienpain Tilesidm Sutton Lona Et Granda Mion

Anson's Company Faces Court Over Judgment

In court Anson, owner of Anson Company, answered claims tied to a judgment of a certain amount. He stated he has been in the business since a previous fall and cited ongoing activity at Mongu House Wrecking Cam. with reference to the case and the tour of duty by a party named Fey.

Man- Fey Mongu A. Anns Company Anson Binieee Anron Dill and Hall

Kilroy Clam Not Approved Free Agent Bid Slated

Cinelunetl January 1 The National Board of the National Association of Minor League Baseball Clubs has not passed Kilroy’s claim for 265 on Toronto despite a lower court ruling. Kilroy sought free agent status and possible relocation.

Cinelunetl Natonal Association of National Baseball Orville Kilroy Toronto Kilroy

Twenty Men Set to Travel South with Boston Nationals

Jan 19 Beaton Mise reports Boston Nationals manager Dower released Esrick McGann Haat Lavender and others. Only twenty players will go south for racing drills with Bowerman at first base likely. McGann’s inclusion hints at Bowerman’s spot. Baseball names and early lineup rumors point to Providence as a destination.

Boxing rules tighten as New South Wales plans boxing changes

Unclear excerpts describe NSW moves to modify boxing rules after a recent match involving Burns Johnson and an American boxer. The text mentions infighting prohibition and glove weight limits, aiming to regulate bouts and improve safety in future events.

Giants Will Have Another Bresnan

Toledo report says Phil Bresnan brother of Roger Bresnan former Giants catcher will be taken south with the Hante next spring for a trial by McGraw. Roger Bremahen just back from New York says the Cardinals offer terms and Evans release may be in his pocket.

Toledo Ohio Phil Bresnahan Roger Breanahan Giants Toutcher Hante Roger Bremahen New York Roger Cardinals Phil McGraw New York Baseball Club Evans

Farrell Demands Pay From New York American League Club

Frank J. Farrell and the Greater New York Base ball Association known as the New York American League Club appeal an Appellate Division ruling. Joseph Gordon seeks an accounting and views of sex in an action he filed claiming he organized the club in 1903 and served as manager and president for two seasons before being removed by Farrell. The suit argues the complaint states a valid cause of action. the lower court overruled objections and Farrell asks the higher court to rule before trial.

New York Frank J. Parrell Greater New York Baseball Association New York American Leasue Club Joseph Gordon Farrell

Gersler to Lead Boston American Club Next Season

Boston January 19. Manager Fred Lake announces that Doc Gersler will be captain of the Boston American baseball team next season. It is also stated that Jake Stahl will remain with the Boston club.

Boston Doc” Gersler Tieader

Hughes Senator from Colorado Named by Legislature

Charles G. Hughes, a Denver lawyer and Democrat, was chosen United States Senator today by the Colorado General Assembly. The election will be formally ratified in joint session. Hughes will succeed Senator after Sea, Food. A stray note advertises a new East Side fish market at Main and Jane streets.

Denver Charles G. Hughes Colorado Tegialature Hughes New East Side Main Jane Streets Amerioa

Wall Street Today Special Report on Narrow Early Trading

Market activity opened with extremely narrow price moves as room traders dominated the session. Reports note declines in American Fleet in Australia and a dull, high chatter East End with talk around several pictures, while a Michigan motor car dividend estimate peaks at 159 million.

United Prom G.m Australia Tawt Emithin For Tomorrow East End Slocum Phenandoah Valley Gra Ee Parke City Theatre

Harbor line establishment and commission appraisal order

Historic municipal text details harbor line establishment in Bridgeport as approved by the War Department on November 19 1906. It outlines discontinuance of existing harbor lines, designation of the new harbor line, setup of a commission of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages, and procedures for assessing benefits and damages with liens on affected land.

Pirat Pago Ad Ap Cherniga Point Font Avenue Main Stree Axanue Ubbas Theary Street Henry Street Beline Main Street Henry Zhecet Harbor U.S. Harbor War Department Common Council City of Bridgeport Board of Board of Appr Commission

Fire Sweeps Through Messina Ruins

Fire which broke out early today sweeps through Messina ruins. It threatens to destroy remaining structures as there are no means to fight the blaze. Buildings ablaze include the city hall and the Bank of Italy.

Messina U Nite Press Bank of Italy

National Board of Trade Meets in Washington

Special from United Press Washington Jan 19 Highly two boards of trade from fourteen states attend the eighth annual session of the National Board of Trade in Washington More than 100 delegates discuss Postal Savings Banks conservation of natural resources and other topics of interest to businessmen The president La Lanne presides and may seek re election He is also urged for secretary of commerce and labor in Taft's cabinet

United Press Washington Boards of Trade Unioun National Board of Trade Galt Te Lanne Meyar Aldrich-Vreeland la Lann

Great bill at Poli's this week

Hyams & McIntyre headlining with Florence Hamilton Meredith Sisters and Will Fox entertain Bridgeport crowd. The Quakeress sketch dazzled audiences while Hamilton’s Queen of the Turf impressed. Meredith Sisters, Hannon, Richards and the Ahearn Troupe deliver variety with song, dance and novelty acts.

Hyams & MeIntyre New York Twoimphs Hkenson Dresentation Bridgeport Hyams & McIntyre Miss McIntyre Broadway House Misa Florence Hamilton Miss Hamilton J. Frank Burke Poli Will H. Fox Mr. Fox Paderewski Hnanna Meredith Great Richards Chas. Ahearn Jurid Mills & Morris Mises

Hollister Gets Light Sentence in Seaview Street Case

Dwight Hollister 3 freman at Connecticut Company's power House Seaview Avenue was tried in city court on drunkenness and breach of the peace. He followed Mrs. Margaret Hred and sister Mrs. Annie Shaw at 238 Smith Street and assaulted them. Judge Pullman fined him 25 dollars and costs and jailed him for two months.

Dwight Hollister Freman Connecticut Company Seaview Avenue Hollister Anna Hollister Beardsley Street East End Margaret Hred Annie Shaw Smith Street Ros Pullman

Waterbury Bond Fixed at 500 Dollars in Court

Schuyler Waterbury faced charges of appropriating company drawing materials from Eaton Cole Burnham Co. His case was continued to January 21 for his attorney to attend. Allegedly he sold about 160 dollars worth of material and kept the money. He previously forfeited a 100 dollar bond and was arrested in Stamford. Yesterday Judge Pullman set Waterbury's bond at 350 dollars, posted by his brother.

Schuyler Waterbury Eaton, Cole ¢ Burnham Co Judge Light Waterbury Inc West End Stamford Pullman

Satisfactory Performance By Ben Greet Players

Review praises Ben Greet Players production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Smith's last night with Mendelssohn accompaniment by the Russian Symphony Orchestra. It notes minimal stage setting yet rich fantasy, commends Gavrey Vivian as Puck and Ruth Vivian as Oberon, and highlights the innovative lighting and musical elements enhancing the dreamlike quality.

Ben Greet Smith Mendelssohn Futhor Greer Shakespeare Meidelwohn Apparatua Tnd Greet Bottom Sandard Gavrey Vivan Lau Wall Moura Ruth Vivian Oberon

Cable Family Tragedy and Moral Trial on the Rails

A tale traces David Cable a brakeman and later fireman who drifts into bad habits but redeems himself through love for Frances Coleman and duty to their child. After strife and desertion he returns to New York frayed by jealousy and remorse, seeking to repair a broken home.

David Cable Albany Coleman Barui Warum Dave Cable Frances Cole Little Big Hors Cable Custer Frances Coleman Firensan New York Buffalo Abe Hin Endurance

New York Lawyer James Bansemer’s Practice Recalled

In the city’s lower section a lawyer named Baudemer works in a small, obscure office on a grim floor. An uncertain lobby and a half obliterated sign hint at James Bansemer’s legal chambers across the glass panel, rumored to deal in cases that elevate the law in plain terms.

New York Dame of Baudemer James Bansemer Bannsemer

The Repellent Lawyer and His Shadowed Office

A damaged page portrays Elias Droon and attorney James Barstour in a dim office. Droon, tall and gaunt, moves through grimy rooms filled with papers and posters while Barstour exudes a chilling, sly persona that unsettles all who meet him.

Diahonor Simuil Tess Elias Droon Senson James Barstour Droom Flepnaston Ransomer

Suggestive Therapeutics Demonstrated in Public Trial

Promoters invite the public to attend a free demonstration of a new healing system claimed to cure many diseases. They tout rapid muscle revitalization and nerve harmony, asserting cures in Portland Hartford Danbury and New England cities. Speakers promise lasting relief and urge skeptical audiences to witness results firsthand.

Science Portland Hartford Danbury New England Allon

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