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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
7
American missionaries in Japan with the Board Foreign Missions and the federal council of the Churches of Christ America pushed a resolution urging the council to appoint a commission. They argue that continuing friendly U S relations is essential to the spread of Christianity in Japan.
Inty'16 reports extra walkouts of city ice delivery workers swelling the strike to about 200 participants. Officials say the strike will be general tomorrow, with about 1,360 delivery men and their helpers in the city involved or soon to join.
Seve Was four this city well known as ire and econmcession manager of amusement parks, visiting Bridgeport for a few days after a strong season in the Southern States and Hevans Cuba. Mr Wise now holds interests in amusement parks across several southern cities.
Informal reception planned for Rev and Mrs T Yeoman Williams at the Congregational church as parishioners are urged to give them a hearty welcome. Local notices list residents visiting, traveling, or hosting guests, including Miss Sadie Mallette and Mrs Mack from Watertown, Peter and Alice Gabler at the Elks convention in Rochester, and several families visiting in Stepney, Bridgeport, and East Bridport.
San Francisco July George A Dennison chief of the department of horticulture at the Panama-Pacific exposition is hopeful that the $1,000 offer will spur a remarkable rose exhibit. He has letters from horticulturists predicting blue lavender and even a longight black rose. The winning rose must be a distinct originality not just a variety.
New York July 16 A purge of the low church element follows the resignation of Rev Her bert B Gwyn editor of The Churchman the weekly organ of the group The newly named editor Rev Charles K Gilbert secretary of the New York Diocesan Social Service Commission is expected to wage a hard fight against ritualistic drift and the proposed name change to American Catholic Church The Churchman opposes Living Church Milwaukee in the push for change and ownership may demand a harsher voice from its editor The commission says the appointment may be temporary until a permanent successor is found
Lieut Stoll a German Army aviator died from injuries after a plane overturned on alighting at a military aerodrome. The passenger was uninjured. In Nantes France the Pont Maurit bridge over the Loire collapsed this morning, a stone structure usually busy, but no casualties occurred thanks to a late warning and road closures.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Robert B. Peary retired announces that famous geographers from many nations will convene to compare an aeronautical map of the entire world. The announcement was made in a National Geographic Society report on the tenth international geographic conference in Rome, where Peary attended as a delegate.
The Canadian forestry association notes half of Canada can only grow amber crops and reports ammonia bombs being tested on national forests to extinguish fires. Each explosion would suppress flames in a five yard circle, with Utah leading in forest permit usage for grazing though state shares differ due to many small holdings.
Dr Charles R Pratt a noted young physician died at his home 482 State Street after months of illness from malignant endocarditis his career included service on the city emergency staff He was 34 born 1873 in the Film City Yale Medical School 1905 Bridgeport Hospital trained and in the emergency service five years Married to Margaret Patterson a nurse Survived by his wife and one sister Funeral arrangements include attendance by local officials and Dr Curley as pallbearer
Bridgeport selects Patrick H Brady as Grand Marshal for next Tuesday s Eagles parade with a march route from Bull s Head to Main Street and reviewing stand. Col J H McMurray named chief of staff. aides and division marshals to run the parade. At Bridgeport Aerodrome preparations for a large field day include a 10 000 dinner barbecue, a dancing platform, and races for ponies cars and jockey horses. Referee Dr W H Donaldson and judges Archibald McNeil Jr John Casey Maurice F McKenna Daniel Brennan are named for field events. timers Frank Rogers J Wheaton Chambers. starter Lawson Robertson. clerk of course J D Brock. scorer Ty Hettinger. Entries for the sports are coming in. close Saturday.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government aims to push Ottoman troops toward Adrianople, a Bulgar ion-held stronghold captured in the Balkan war. Officials in Constantinople downplay the move, but it is seen as intended to bolster Turkey’s position and moral impact internationally. Eastern powers have not responded to such a proposal.
Washington July 16 The United States Treasury reported cash handling of 7 071 520 000 for the fiscal year ending June 20, a record breaking total that dwarfs prior years and mirrors government growth in business. Including bonds checks and warrants the treasury moved over 10 000 000 000. receiving cash over the counter 75 353 000 and paying 118 177 000 in checks and warrants.
Washington July 16 Indignant protests by the Baby members of the House over office space shortage led to a plan to add another story to the hall structure. Work will begin soon and hopes are to finish before next Spring. After reapportionment more than a score of new members lacked offices and rented space outside the Capitol wing, prompting criticisms and a decision to expand the building.
Atlantic City July 16 Fire destroyed the Devonshire hotel at Long Port near here. The hotel was partly filled with guests but all escaped unhurt. Many guests lost personal property. Loss is estimated at 50000 dollars.
Several hundred delegates attend the thirteenth annual National Electrical Contractors Association conference in Chattanooga. Ernest Freeman of Chicago presides as San Francisco and New Orleans compete for the 914 convention. A special return ticket sale on the Steamer Bridgeport offers round trips at 7c for adults and 40c for children, boosting mid week excursions as the season progresses.
Hartford Conn July 16 Arthur B Burnap 17 of Columbia Street Hartford notified this morning he has been appointed to a cadetship at West Point from the First Congressional District He is the son of Rev Irving A Burnap pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and a Hartford High School class of 1913 graduate Last spring he was first alternate for appointment to the Naval Academy.
Secretary Gar rison begins a transcontinental tour with Major Generals Wood and Aleshire to survey army posts from Atlanta to the Pacific coast. The mission aims to gather data for concentration plans and war department expenditures for Congress.
Winnipec Man July 16 Thousands of children wore tiny silk American flags on hats and clothing while Union Jacks were worn to mark friendly rivalry. The musical program featured popular American airs, celebrating Americans Day at the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition.
Miss Lillian Mohr of 761 State Street and Miss Francis Quinn of 10 Hunting Street have returned after a pleasant vacation in Litchfield Connecticut. A promotion at Main Silk Store offers bargains on ladies suits and dresses.
The Park Board told the Common Council it will proceed with condemnation to acquire a small parcel from the Cassier estate needed to extend Beardsley Park in Trumbull. It plans drives and walks through the recently acquired land and notes the Seaside park wall and boulevard extension depend on funds. The report praises successful band concerts and three operating public playgrounds amid financial constraints.
A late 19th century sketch portrays Senator Hoar declining a consul post after hardship, then a talc article notes its uses from paper to toilet powders, followed by an artist’s anecdote about editing a London weekly illustration and a golfer’s absurd eight hundred-yard challenge on an eighteen-hole course.
An assorted excerpt blends sports banter with arts commentary. It cites golf scoring feats, a 6000 yard course challenge, and a hypothetical 108 foot average throw. The piece also discusses audience applause in Wagnerian performance, sperm whale dentition, and fleeting impressions of European and American music scenes.
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