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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1913

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Gould-Shepard Wedding Held In Simple Lyndhurst Ceremony

Helen Miller Gould and Finley J. Shepard wed at Lyndhurst in a simple, floral ceremony attended by about 75 guests. The event featured a 40-piece orchestra, lavish gifts estimated at up to half a million dollars, and a breakfast reception with music and formal congratulations.

New York Helen Miller Gould America Finley J. Shepari Missouri Pacific Railroad Gould Sandhurst-on-the-Hadson Miss Gaul Fifth Avenue Daniel Russel Wae Irvington Elen Margaret Frank Gould Dride’s Lyndhurst Torencon Uae Terrytown Peter Shepard Mosher New Nathan Branko Edgar Schumann Waegners Massenatte Goddard Russell Loecile Townsend Helen Lewis Fort Leavenworth Sid Jurine Miss Gould Virginia McAlphinée Sohpie Nichols Shepard Dr. Pustell Co Inercy George Gould Russell Gage George J. Gould Edwin J. Gould Howard Gould Duchess of Tallyrand Anna Gould Frank J. Gould Helen Dorothy Gould Kingdon George Jr Edith Gleera Gould J. Gould Benjamin F. Bush Grafton Bretinger Emmoner Atlantic Fleet Atlantic Reserve Fleet Fortress Monroe 29Th Infantry Governor's Island Jengiotes Forts Banks Star Tarrytown John W. Breemen Henry MacCracken Charles S_anow Charles 8

Supt Birmingham Resting Well After Illness

A bulletin from Dr. Thomas F. Martin reports Supt. Eugene Birmingham resting well at his home 135 Washington Ave. His temperature is normal, pulse fair, and respiration improving. He is nourished and recovering though nervous after grippe. ending complications could lead to pneumonia, but recovery is hoped if not soon.

Thomas F. Martin Eugene Birmingham Washington Avenue Birmingham

U. S. Reply on Canal Tolls To Be Printed For Parliament

Washington reports the American reply to Britain's protest over Panama canal toll exemptions was handed to Sir Edward Grey and will be presented to Parliament Thursday. Secretary Knox announced the note’s publication would follow as a courtesy to the British government. No immediate reply from Britain is expected for weeks.

Washington Sir Edward Grey Secretary of War Ovens Knox Edward Grey United States Panama Canal

Judd to Lecture on Nathan Hale for Park Street Men

Arden L. Judd of Stratford will address the Men s League at Park Street Church on Nathan Hale. The meeting is Thursday evening January 28 at six o clock. All men of the parish are invited as Judd is an eloquent speaker and the topic holds ample opportunity.

Arden L. Judd Stratford Men's League Park Street Nathan Hale League Oelock Judd

Body of Carey Found in Boston Murder Suspected

William L. Carey a 35 year old Bridgeport resident was found dead in a woodland patch in Boston with two gunshot wounds to the head and no weapon nearby authorities suspect murder. Identification linked by clothing and associates. burial permission granted by Boston officials for Holyoke Mass. funeral.

William L. Carey Bridgeport State Street Boston Miiax Stein Peter E. Bellew Blue Ribbon Garage Carey Kirk Garage New Haven Haven Street Westlebury Leary Bellew New York City Holyoke Mass

Bitter Fight to Pass Anti Trust Bills in New Jersey

Governor Wilson faces a heated battle in Trenton as he presses seven anti trust bills before leaving office. He will meet Democratic leaders in the Supreme Court chamber to push passage, with corporate interests rumored to seek delay until after his retirement. Wilson says the bills are firm, businesslike and not aimed at any specific party or interests.

Trenton New Jersey Wilson House Senate Supreme Court United States Gov. Wilson United Stat

Warner Estate Seen Worth Four Million in Will Analysis

The will of the late Dr. I. De Ver Warner is examined for its $50,000 annual widow’s annuity and the implied size of the estate. Legal discussion centers on the one third life use of the estate and how it affects future income and the Park Place mansion.

I. de Ver Warner Dr. Warner Warner Greenfield Hill Park Place Ira Follett Warner Ira F. Warner Phineas T. Barnum

Wolfe Loses Action Against Blue Ribbon Co

John Wolfe failed to recover $10,000 from Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co in superior court after Judge Burpee sustained a non-suit motion. Wolfe claimed contributory negligence over a four finger loss from a circular saw while employed in October 1910. The suit alleged the saw was defective and that he notified the foreman. Bridgeport Trust Dividend: directors declare a 3 percent semi annual dividend payable February 1 to stockholders of record January 14, 1913. Marmery grower digs up clay vessel containing coins dating to 1494.

John Wolfe Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co Burpee Blue Ribbon Co Wolfe Blue Ribbon Doe Bridgeport Trust Bridgeport Trust Company

City auditor warns huge rise in municipal costs to require 17 mill tax

City Auditor Keating reports revenue needs for the coming year total $2,087,093, with a grand list of $106,300,000 and a proposed overall tax rate of 17 mills. He notes district rates of 6.7 mills in First and 10.3 mills in Second, while detailing shortfalls, bond considerations, and reductions in certain appropriations to balance the budget.

Bridgeport Iter Edward Mooney Common Council Police Department Keating New Bridge North Glenwood Avenues North Avenue Rooster River New Park North End Seaside Park

Weather Forecast For New Haven And West

Fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. Interior areas see warmer highs and light to moderate southerly winds. An area of low pressure from western Montana to Colorado brings unsettled conditions in the Rocky Mountain districts. In this vicinity expect fair weather tonight with little temperature change, followed by increasing clouds and a slow rise on Thursday.

New Haven Rocky Mountains Montana Colorado Rocky Mountain

Suit Seeks to Invalidate Bailey Will on Undue Influence

Ruth Loulua Salley widow of James A Bailey is accused of undue influence in signing over the Bailey estate to relatives. Charles Hutchinson, longtime Barnum & Bailey associate, claims the will was fraudulently executed and seeks to lump in additional heirs and unknown holdings. A restraining injunction is sought to prevent disposition of estate assets until the case resolves. Mrs Bailey died March 11 at Hobson Sound, and probate followed in White Plains.

James A. Bailey Ruth Loulua Salley Eerenettasbelle Supreme Court Charles R. Hutchinson Barnum& Palley Circus Ite Hutchinson Joseph Theodewson Lulie Elizabeth Harper Bailey Huttcherson Charles Hutchinson Baey Barnum @ Bailey Palley Buffalo Bill Forepaugh & Sells Circus Haller Rekon M. Johnson Mra

City Court Fines Man for Assault and Disorder in Theatre

In city court Judge Frank L Wilder fined Peter Parnowitz of 192 Malin Trees 61 dollars and two months jail for assault on his father and sister breach of peace and resisting an officer. An appeal is planned. Paul Gaboney 441 Gregory Street discharged after disturbance at the Empire theatre and a night in cell. John Shigo theft case nolled.

Frank L. Wilder Peter Parnowitz Alsaith Paul Gaboney Gregory Street Empire Theatre John Shigo

Burglars Break Into Atlantic Pacific Tea Co on Main Street

Thieves forced entry by prying a transom at a storefront on Main Street near Maze and Golden Hill streets. They entered the Atlantic Pacific Tea Company store and removed cash from the cash drawer, totaling just under 35.

Atlantic & Pacifie ‘Tea Company Maze Golden Hill

Coroner to Resume Taylor Inquest in Grenwich

A further hearing into the death of Joseph Taylor, a contractor of Grenwich, who was shot in that city about two weeks ago, will be held at the county court house with Coroner J. J. Phelan presiding. Witnesses believed to be present will provide information aiding the decision of the case.

Joseph Taylor Grenwich J. J. Phelan

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