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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented report outlines Ty See, Jim Williams, and Billy, noting bouts in Sacramento and Baltimore, with references to the Canepis, a French-born fighter, and to veteran boxers in camps and matches. It mentions Gallinger pursuing anti trust actions, Fogel’s influence, and congressional interest in boxing labor practices and peonage concerns.
Edward Hoteo Reulbach, the famed wild man of Cuba, might move to Cincinnati as Chicago Cubs VP Charles Murphy pushes for a Suggs exchange rather than direct sale. Tinker and Evers weigh in as Murphy seeks no-money deals to land pitching help while Reulbach regroups after a slow return to form this season.
Detroit executives discuss a possible trade with Cleveland for Napoleon Lajoie. talks focus on cash plus players, with Sam Crawford as a potential swap candidate but Ty Cobb and other stars likely off limits. A deal hinges on offered strength without weakening the Tigers elsewhere as Lajoie could boost offense.
Extraordinary price reduction on untrimmed hats in white and colors, including untrimmed white peanut braid and Panama hats, trimmed dress hats, white ostrich plumes, wings, flowers and trimmings plus shirt waists and silk petticoats. It pays to trade at Dillon's.
The article reports rising gambling among English men and women affecting work and golf. It notes House of Commons moves to curb betting and public opposition from workers. It discusses plans for a Channel tunnel, improving Franco British ties, and electric voting in Austria. It also covers emigration declines to Australia, ship traffic changes, and a flour attack on Prime Minister Asquith in Parliament.
New York report cites 41 deaths from holiday celebrations across the country as autos, trains, and aeronautic incidents add to drownings. Drownings tally high in cities with ten in local area and five in New England region. incidents include misadventure with fireworks and miscellaneous tragedies.
Residents in Sliver Sands celebrated the Fourth of July with a full day of aquatic events at the Milford shore. Morning activities included Billikens versus Theta Beta Nu on the sands before baseball. Afternoon features canoe tilting, swimming, motor and sailboat races, canoe races, and water basketball, ending with impressive fireworks.
John Balent, 35, of 259 Han cock avenue, held as a material witness in a stabbing that left Peter Bodnar with deep back wounds and taken to St Vincent's hospital. Balent was not admitted to bail. He denies knowledge of the affair and may face charges of inflicting wounds. Bodnar identified Balent as one of those who earlier threatened him with a revolver.
John Lackman, a Pulrfield avenue hatter, faced city court for allegedly stealing a golf bag and sticks from the Stamford wreck. Detectives testified the motive centered on his refusal to explain how he obtained the items, with the case continued to July 19 to allow further inquiry.
A July 3 list details multiple injuries and deaths from fireworks, alcohol, and accidents. Notable cases include Alice Crouse dying after falling from a height. Herman Meister choking on meat. Frank Fanning and Owen Bohan injured crossing tracks. Michael Roman attempting suicide. Carl Reh badly burned near blasting powder. Arthur French and Charles Feader wounded by toy pistols. Peter Bodner stabbed in a picnic fight. an unidentified man killed by a locomotive. a Russian speaker injured boarding a trolley. and numerous July 4 injuries at Emergency hospital with names and locations across Bridgeport including street addresses and ages.
The funeral of Peter H. Cole was held at the Stratford Avenue mortuary chapel with Rev. Rideout officiating and burial in Conway New Hampshire. John Thompson’s funeral occurred at his daughter's home at 672 Pembroke Street with a Mass at St. Mary’s. No trace found of the missing Paul McAlster oil painting from the Plaza Theatre. A Sunday excursion on the Park City to Port Jefferson, with schedule and low round trip fare, leaves from Fairfield Avenue at 2:20 PM and returns at 4:30 PM after three hours in Long Island Sound.
Readable lines show sale pricing on women's and misses' bathing suits. Prices include 8 15 0, 346, 82ba, S395, 53.98, 26.0 and 80.50 each. Bathing suits offered at Sik Bathing Sails for 6.05 and 48.95 each.
A compact health column offers simple stretching routines to relieve brain fag, neck and shoulder tension, and general tiredness. It outlines doorframe stretches, mouth wide opening, finger and wrist stretches, and gentle neck and back movements. The tips promise clearer thinking and a youthful feel with daily practice.
Official Weather Observer Jennings notes June 16 reached extreme heat with only two days hotter in a year. The month’s mean rose to 66.9, rainfall 1.53 inches, and six days had one inch or more precipitation. Highs touched 98.6 in 1899 and 100 in 1901. lows hit 40 on June 22, 1907.
A chaotic Fourth of July observance in Chicago led to injuries and an explosion. Authorities report the death toll was reduced to four after initial tallies, with scattered reports of burns and smoke. Officials urge calm and continued rescue efforts as investigators assess the scene.
A garbled note reports Paraguayan ensign removal from a consul's house amid a maritime incident. It mentions possible rescue or inquiry by authorities and reflects confusion over dates and names. The readable fragments imply tension between a Paraguayan official and a governing body, with unspecified consequences.
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