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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
2
Severe clashes erupted today between rioting strikers and soldiers in Barcelona, with scores injured. Outbreaks hit a dozen spots as cavalry pursued fugitives, and strikers cut telegraph and telephone wires, delaying repairs amid ongoing danger. Reports from other regions of Spain remain uncertain.
At Fairfield Beach the season is slow with quiet crowds along the coast. Residents watched an electricity trial in Bridgeport as a cur rent turned on, and streets along Main Street may see arc lights from Ash Greek bridge to Southport. Local shops and the Boyle Pharmacy glow with 3¢ globes as crowds attend a library meeting next week to bid on school transport to Greenfield Hill and discuss schoolhouse renovations. Louis Morehouse visits the beach while Emma Wakeman and Miss Hall enjoy Gullfor visits. Dr. Thompson plans to stay at his Bridgeport cottage rest of the season.]]>
In Asbury Park New Jersey July 27 a hen’s digging under William M Skinner’s porch uncovered nearly $1,009 in jewelry stolen last April from his Lakewood home. Charles Goldstein found the items, retrieved them, and handed them back to Skinner stating the thief likely hid the loot to avoid capture. Henry Barker of Fairfield received a gold headed cane at his birthday thanks to Pioneer lodge members.
Ees for lawn fete named Juben's daughters to entertain Thursday afternoon and evening on Stratford avenue. Mis. James A. McGuinness and Mrs. Walter S. Wilmot host. Mrs. Lyman L. Hill announces committees for entertainment whist prizes automobiles launches candy cake ice cream lemonade grab bag advertising decorations and more to aid city charities.
The women of St. Joseph’s parish host a suppers in the school hall and lawn to aid the church. Three masses will be held next Sunday at 5, 9:45, and 10:30 a.m. Members of St. Boniface groups attend the G. C. Social Club outing. Children of Mary Sodality to receive communion at 3 a.m. confessions Saturday afternoon and evening.
Freeport July 27 Charles Willie motorman of the New York and Long Island Traction Company jumped from his car as a fire started in a controller box. Passengers panicked with the car driverless until Richard Mitchell an acting inspector aboard cut the power by throwing the overhead lever, saving everyone.
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