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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1914

Page

16

Sprott Exonerated After State Officer Review

Radcliffe H Sprott faced a man slaughter charge for a Southport accident. Gov J Phelan and various officials deemed him innocent or exculpated after multiple investigations. Judge Wakemen released him. eventual review by Secretary Albert Philion found the vehicle factor unclear and recommended further consideration.

Sprott Radcliffe H Sprott Plérence Johnson Southport Ami Govener Sohn J. Phelan Bacon Wakemen Fairfield Brutee Gelen Carter Gagee Welowne Tribunal Werenar Higher Albert Philion Cydeltec Cerretory Treas- Rasy Cearinon Greene Farms Lary Phitties Hag Se Petae Cone Erie ‘Aiyt

Building notes of local interest on street revisions

Alterations described for a two family dwelling on Del Regos Street near Heter Street and a four family project at the northeast corner of Avenue and Taseen Avenue. Names Jace Morris and Sitney Feldman appear in the record, with reference to street frontage and storefront framing.

Strpan Tae Jace, Morris Sitney Feldman Avenue Taseen Avenue

Roton Point Faces Complaint Over Park Management

Residents of Darien and surrounding towns press a legal challenge to Roton Point Park management seeking $25,090 in damages. They accuse the authorities of neglect and allow indecent conditions, urging a safe playground for children and the public good, with a Bridgeport court hearing July 10.

Borwalk Rerain Roton Norway Commerce Fee Emterprigen Pittsburgh Dew Industries Fairtieré County Roton Point Park Seadtifal Fairfield County Superior Court Bridgeport Thie City Roten Point Park Darien

Celebrate 1153 Main St

Celebrate 1153 Main St offers items at $1.29 each in a brief local ad style. The notice emphasizes a sale or celebration at the address with a low price point. No additional entities or dates are provided.

Young America member injured in July celebration incident

Tony Curtin pikymate reportedly threw a stone striking Mary Yuxtes on 1,648 Mein street. James Brace, first representative of Young America treated at emergency hospital for injuries from the July celebration after a revolver wad embedded in his left hand. Officers of the Sielphian lodge Me 50, 20, O. F. are to be installed tonight. Legan Brossette at the Ralhesd near Warren street was visited by burglars. goods valued at 55 to 1 were stolen, including cigarettes cigars and tobacco. The theft bears amateur marks according to police.

Tony Curtin Mary ‘Yuxtes Mein Street James Brace Trest Legan Bross Ette Tiz Ralhesd Sveens Warren Street

Business Men's Association Social Meeting Announced

The Business Men's Association will host a social meeting tomorrow evening at 3 o clock in the Board of Trade room of the Memfiside building at Main and Golden Street. Rev John R Bowen of the Winet Baptist church will give a lecture on New Mexico customs and life. Refreshments and cigars will be served. Business men of the city are invited.

Business Men's Association Board of Trade Menfiside Main and Golden Silt Street John R. Boewn Winet Bapelde New Mexico

President Wilson disappoints suffrage supporters on federal amendment

Washington July 1 The White House stance shifts suffrage support to state action as President Wilson declares the suffrage question must be settled by the states not Congress. Women’s groups meeting with him express keen disappointment while reiterating calls for amendment inclusion.

Washington Wilson Congress White House Pery

Stock List Falls After Early Rush

The market opened with a moderate setback as international tensions and the Mexican deadlock weighed on sentiment. Gains were limited to Avantic Coget Line Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Lyght & Meyers preferred, while bonds remained firm despite May earnings concerns.

Nee Fark London Vieter Avantic Coget Line Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Ligeit & Meyers Angie Brooklyn Transit Iittie Aden- 2 Colisterais

Eighteen Drowned and Violent Deaths Reported in June

New Haven records show eighteen drownings and violent deaths during June. Of these, six were accidental, with four homicides and nineteen suicides noted. Other accidental deaths arose from train accidents, automatic incidents, burns, crushings, fire, and electrocution, among others. May totals listed as four violent deaths.

New Haven Troffey Daseball Rimaway Sas

Ship Company Votes to Cut Capitalization at Annual Meeting

Bronlagten Cony Tr At the annual meeting of intie Ship Company of snxfom it was voted to reduce capitalization 40 percent, making par value of stock 315. Directors support the measure after recent losses. The fleet remains four schooners. A dividend of no sudomenair percent was voted on the new capital.

Bronlagten, Cony —Tr Intie Ship Company Snxfom Louaes

Stratford Town Discusses Bridge Update and Property Bounds

Stratford officials met to discuss East Main Street bridge improvements using corrugated troughs instead of concrete to cut costs. The board will hear next Wednesday on town property boundaries near Peck’s Will and Shelton Road with Kleinlie and Boardman representing parties. The Pougussitte Camp Fire Girls toured Steeplechase Island, and Stratford High’s 1912 class planned a Judson Place reunion.

East Main Street Peck’s Selectmen Asia Geetergy BE Ruel Chamberlain Kleinlie Boardman Stamford Shelton Road Board of Selectmen Pougussitte Camp Steeplechase Island Stratford High School Mina Rufford Judson Place Stratford Behool Fire Red Men's Hall

Obituary of Paul Nickerson and John Mitchell

The funeral for Paul Nickerson was held at Cullinan and Mullins parlors with Rev. Earl A Ken of St Pauls Episcopal Church presiding. A Bartenders union delegation served as pallbearers and interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery. John Mitchell of 45 State Street Waterbury was sent to Germantown Pa for burial after his body was found hanging near the railroad station last Thursday.

Paul Nickerson Paul Nickereon Cullinan & Mullins Earl A Ken St Paul's Episcopal Church Nickerson Bartender’s Union Lakeview Cemetery John Mitchell State Street Waterbury Germantown Mitchell

Funeral Rites For Silvesteo Pansoda After Cave-In

The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co worker Silvesteo Pansoda died at St. Vincent's hospital after injuries from a cave-in. Funeral services were held at Bishop mortuary chapel and Holy Rosary church with Rev. Angelo DeToro presiding. Burial followed at Michael's Cemetery. A man named Daniel Sullivan was arrested nearby on unrelated charges.

Silvesteo Pansoda Bridgeport Hydraulic Co St. Vincent's Hospital Bishop Mortuary Chapel Pairfield Avenue Holy Rosary Church Angelo DeToro J Im Michael's Cemetery

Aged Emperor Francis Joseph Bowed in Sorrow Over Tragedy

July 1 item reports Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated. Emperor Francis Joseph, already aged and frail, faces renewed tragedy with bowed head and a saddened heart. His survival appears uncertain as this setback compounds his long, arduous reign.

Francis Joseph Archduke Francis Ferdinand Francia Joseph

First Pictures Show Damage From Paris Storm

Photos from Paris reveal streets undermined by a sudden severe storm that caused holes in pavement exposing sewers and suspending surface tracks. Several deaths and extensive property damage were reported as residents feared the city might sink.

Paris America Purie

Social snippets and literary notices in a 19th century column

A collage of quotations and literary asides from London Standard Archibald Henderson and Martha Washington themed lines appear. The piece cites Father Hubbard tales in Middleton's Introduction, references Ibsen and Tennyson on love, and includes a wry Censor remark about a couple celebrating an anniversary.

Father Hubbard Thomas Middleton Tate Mother Hubbard Spenser Hubberd Middleton London Standard Ibsen Tennyson Thien Archibald Henderson

The Modern Dancer Poultry of Motion Exchange

A brief quip about a dancer named Madge-Do and Billy Ike, noting her lively movement as if poultry in motion, framed as a light exchange from the era.

Madge Billy Ike William

Economic critique of waste and thrift in society

A fragmented 20th century editorial tone argues that excessive government and corporate spending undermines thrift. It laments wasteful practices, urges reform, and mentions scientific workers and cooperative societies as potential cures, noting small dividends to contributors and shifting power away from elites.

Amcioa TOG Ter Getteig BOC Johhny Co-Operative Society

To Rent A Very Fine House On Golden Hill Street

Housing notice offers a very fine house on Golden Hill Street for rent at a reasonable price. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate healthful and desirable city section location and inquiries for particulars.

Golden Hill St. Havinesteed Rooine Eero

Described Corner House For Sale In North End

Parcel on Fairview Avenue at Gordon Street features a nicely decorated corner house with large yard and updated bath. Town standout listing touts exceptional value and proximity to the trolley for easy access. Particulars available through Ingaler.

Fairview Avenue Gordon St Ingaler

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