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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
4
New York Theatres Bar Kiddies Amid Paralysis Alarm
Epidemic of infantile paralysis prompts New York health officials to ban children under 16 from movie theaters. City reports thousands leaving town. mortality climbs with several deaths. Chicago health chiefs mobilize doctors and trains to deter possible outbreak as no cases yet detected on eastern rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John
Fragmentary obituary notices from a 1916 newspaper
Fragments describe deaths and funeral details in New Britain and nearby cities. Items mention a boy named DIED in York City related to the Fighting 59th and a series of funeral plans for July 6 including addresses, times, and cemetery interments at Mt Grove and St George churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur. G
Cremin Gaynor
Pather
No. 1828
New Britain
Conn
Thomas
Parrot Board Costs Spark Comedy of Charges
A Spruce Street resident paid $7 to board a parrot for a week before it was returned to owner M. Johnson of 1132 Park Avenue. The bird escaped last Wednesday and reappeared Sunday in the possession of Mrs. Lizzie Kitts. Johnson sought police aid to recover the pet, hoping for a reduced board bill or no charge at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cronan
Detective Department
Spruce Street
Lesa
M. Johnson
Park Avenue
Lizzie Kitts
Johnson
Obituary notes for Sidney Cummings and others
Obituary notices report Sidney Cummings aged five dying at Bridgeport Hospital after a long illness. Also listed are Morris Wheeler a retired contractor who died at his daughter’s home on Iranistan Avenue. Laurinda Irene Smythe found dead of chronic heart disease at her Hancock Avenue home. funeral details for James F P Sullivan from Pequottown Street to St Augustine's Church. Mary Dargan funeral from Washington Terrace to St Augustine's Church with Rev Carey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cummings Sidney C. Cummings
Bridgeport Hospital
Je Boy
Renee Cummings
Adams Street
B. Wheeler Morris Wheeler
Marietta Crowley
Iranistan Avenue
Wheeler
Easton
Sanford
Mary Etta Banks Wheeler
Laurinda Irene Smythe
Laurinda Irene Jennings
Thomas’ Smythe
Hancock Avenue
Garlick
Smythe
New York
Thomas Judson
William Stanley
Harold Curtis
Mary Irene
Liela Marion Smythe
James P. Sullivan
James FP. Sullivan
Pequonnock Street
St. Augustine's Church
Robert J. Bowen
Evelyn MacKiernan
Aurelia Berger
Order of Moose
James F. Maroney
Thomas Feney
Michael O’brien
Martin Glynn
Patrick Kelly
William Fitzgibbons
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary Dargan
Washington Terrace
Edward Lonergan
William Hickey
William Dargan
Nihil
Father Carey
Father Walsh
Rogers K of C Banquet Marks Consolidation Milestone
The Rogers council of Knights of Columbus hosts a banquet at The Stratfield as five Boston area councils near consolidation. Speakers include James L. McGovern and Rev. P. J. McGivney. Congressman James A. Gallivan may attend. The merge was approved in Detroit and may complete by September. The Rogers council grew from 32 to over 400 members since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Council
Knights of Columbus
Stratfield
K. of C. Councells
James L. McGovern
P. J. McGivney
St. Charles’ Church
William Flynn
James A. Gallivan
Massachusetts
Washington
Detroit
National Board of Directors
W. J. McGinley
New Haven
K. of C
Main Street
K. of. c
Park City Lodge
Principals in Disagreement Over Car Speed in Fatal Crash
In a city court hearing, Frank Aurfilio of 131 Willard Street faces a reckless driving charge after his car collided with Alexander Morrissey’s vehicle on Harral Avenue near Coleman Street, killing Pellegrino Lepro of 141 Willard Street. The case was continued to July 12 and coroner John J. Phelan will investigate. Morissey asserts Aurfilio exceeded 40 mph. Aurfilio claims 15 mph. Lepro died at St. Vincent’s Hospital. three passengers were treated for minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Aurfilio
Willard Street
Pellegrino Lepro
Wilard Street
Lepro
John J. Phelan
Aurillio
Aurilio
Harras Avenue
Coleman Street
Alexander Morrissey
Charities Department
St. Vincent's Hospital
Morrissey
Harral Avenue
Boy Stole Whiskey That Overcame Him
Seven year old John Lucia of 57 Hamilton street was found intoxicated in an alley on Congress street Sunday night. He told police that he and two companions lifted a window at the rear of Reddy's saloon and drank whiskey. He was suffering from alcohol poisoning and was in a serious condition when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lucia
Hamilton Street
Congress Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Reddy
Ocean liner Ryndam strikes rock near Kirkwall
The Holland American line steamship Ryndam, sailing from New York to Rotterdam via Falmouth, struck a rock near Kirkwall in fog and arrived Rotterdam with a hole in her fore peak. The vessel proceeded slowly and there were no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Holland American Line
Ryndam
New York
Falmouth
Kirkwall
Park traffic counts ten miles of autos after Seaside fireworks
Officials led by Superintendent J H Redgate and Lt Charles A Wheeler report about 10 miles of automobiles at Seaside Park during the fireworks. Traffic largely exited via Iranistan and Fairfield avenues with key officers managing flows and clearing the park within 40 minutes after the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Iranistan Avenue
Fairfield
Iranistan Avenues
Seaside Park
J. H. Redgate
Charles A. Wheeler
Irgnistan Avenue
Park Avenue
Iranistan
Patrick Flanagan
Wheeler
Thomas Zehender
Fairfield Avenue
John H. Regan
Allied drive on Kaiser yields 60000 casualties
A World War II despatch reports 60000 Allied casualties in the Kaiser thrust and notes a German officer who surrendered 150 men said they would be more useful alive in Germany after the war than dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Germany
German torpedo boats engage Russian fleet in Baltic battle
Berlin reports a night long Baltic encounter on June 29 30 with German torpedo boats chasing three Novig type destroyers south of Haefringe. The action continued as two cruisers and five destroyers were engaged with torpedoes and artillery, explosions noted, and both sides exchanging heavy fire before fog reduced visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Baltic
Haefringe
German Office Reports No Advance By Allies
The German army headquarters says fighting along the Somme continues with no serious Allied gains. Separate dispatch reports Bulgaria orders internment of hostile nationals and sequestration of their property in Bulgaria, per Reuters from Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Somme
London
Buchar Est
Reuter
Bulgaria
Gladstone Hotel at Narragansett Leased to Mrs Tolby
The Gladstone hotel at Narragansett Pier long run by the late Andrew Radel is leased for one year to Mrs. T. T. Tolby of the Palmer House Lakewood New Jersey. She will operate the Palmer House and the Narragansett property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Narragansett Pier
Andrew Radel
T. T. Tolby
Palmer House
Lakewood, N. J
Tolby
Police Locate Thirteen Lost Kiddies at Seaside Park
At Seaside Park on Independence Day Bridgeport police ran a busy tent for missing children. Nineteen children were reported, thirteen were reunited with families under Detective Sergeant Peter Hall who acted as caretaker. Six other children were recovered by relatives. Keys and an umbrella found at the park await owners. Truant Officers Farnam and Larkin assisted at the tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Peter Hall
Hall
James Farnam
Richard Larkin
Troop A of New Haven Report in Excellent Health
Dr. George C. Garlick reports Troop A of New Haven in good physical condition after detach service. He notes smooth marching with horse exercise, weather contrasts from Fort Wright cold to Iowa heat, and civilians aiding with rides, oranges, cigars, and ice cream during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Garlick
New Haven
Waterloo
Iowa
Fort Wright
Jitney Strikes Boy After Bicycle Skid
A 12 year old, Louis Stares of 941 Wordin avenue, fell under a jitney at Colorado avenue and States street. His nose was broken and he was bruised. The jitney driver Thomas Brounar of 369 Fairfield avenue could not stop until past the boy, who was treated at the emergency hospital and sent home. The Third Precinct reported the accident and the driver was not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stares
Wordin Avenue
Young States
States Street
Thomas Brounar
Fairfield Avenue
Colorado Avenue
Brounar
Edward W. Paine
Emegency Hospital
Third Precinct
Lightning strikes youth during island baseball game
Thomas McGuire, 13, of 650 Park Avenue, was struck by lightning on Fayerweathers Island Monday afternoon while playing baseball with four companions. He died at the Black Rock Yacht Club before ambulance arrival. Sacred Heart student, funeral set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from home and 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his parents Patrick and four siblings. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayerweathers Island
Thomas McGuire
Park Avenue
Young McGuire
Patrick McGuire
Black Rock Yacht Club
E. W. Paine
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Coast Artillery Transfers Blocked for Border Duty
Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps units will not lose members to other militia groups for border service. Adjutant General George E. Cole announced no transfers. Second Lt J W Baisley of Battery F Branford refused enlistment and prepared papers for Edward L Jackson Charles Murphy John Delle Valle and Alexander Holmes. the group will be sworn in and depart to Tobyhanna Pennsylvania for artillery training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps
George E. Cole
Coast Artillery
J. W. Baisley
Branford
Tenth Militia Field Artillery
Coast
Edward L. Jackson
Charles Murphy
John Delle Valle
Alexander Holmes
U. S. Field
Howland's Adopts Summer Morning Hours
Howland's shortens the workday for summer, closing at 5 pm on weekdays and 9 pm on Saturdays from now until Labor Day. The change aims to benefit staff and customers, with tests showing improved service and helpfulness while mornings attract more shoppers.
Cool dainty dresses for girls offer bright patterns
Dresses for girls aged 14 16 and 18 feature voiles ginghams chambrays stripes and ribbons. Styles include sport and frilly dressy options with soft girdles. Ready to wear at $4 to $10 saves mothers time on cutting and sewing.
Kodak Camera Prices Promote Easy Picture Taking
A newspaper ad promotes Kodak cameras for all, stressing simple use and quick service. It lists models from Brownie to Premo and West pocket Kodaks with prices ranging from $1.25 to $55, plus ready film and fast development offered at the front basement location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodaks
Jitney Bus Struck by Trolley at Cannon and Main
A jitney bus from Howland Dry Goods was rear collided by a trolley at Cannon and Main streets near noon. Passenger Manuel Baer of Stepney suffered bruises and was taken to the emergency hospital. The report ends with garbled text about a diplomat and an appointment to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jitney
Cannon
Main Streets
Manuel Baer
Stepney
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