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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1912

Page

2

Cathedral Service for 7000 Police Men in St Patrick's

New York reports the annual memorial service for city police held at St Patrick's Cathedral. About 7000 officers and officials attended or watched from the doors as procession moved from East Fifty first Street to Fifth Avenue. Commissioner Waldo and staff attended inside with church leaders. The event honored officers and carried prayers for virtue amid danger and temptation.

New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Schmittberger East Fifty-first Street Waldo Fifth Avenue Mgr. Lavelle Francis Sullivan Police Canal

Wet May Delivers Driest Yearboosted Rain Totals

New Haven reports May was the wettest month in 11 years with 6.34 inches, 2.70 inches above normal. Year to date is 6.61 inches above normal. Mean May temperature 59F, 2F lower than last year, 1.4F above normal. 91 days had varied skies, hail on one day, frosts on May 1.

New Haven

Heat Drives Two Men to Break at Greenwich Dock

Greenwich June 3 Crazed by heat August Johnson fifty five tried to drown himself near Belle Haven Dock yesterday. Rescued he broke away and jumped in again. He was placed in a padded cell Hugh Elliott thirty also affected by heat paraded streets in scant attire. Chief Ritch wrapped Hilcott in a blanket and took him to Dr Given’s Sanitarium.

Greenwich Johnson Belle Haven Hugh’. Elliott Ritch Hilcott Dr. Given

Forty six converts confirmed at Sacred Heart Church

New Haven on June 3 Forty six converts were received into the Roman Catholic Church at the Church of the Sacred Heart in a confirmation by Right Rev John Joseph Nilan of Hartford. The Jesuit Missionary Fathers led the effort with sisters and priests guiding the converts. Over 400 parish children were also confirmed in the service.

New Haven Church of the Sacred Heart John Joseph Nilan Hartford Nilan Highwoods Westville St. Joseph's

Wilkie eyed for national detective chief post

Washington reports interest among friends of John E. Wilkie chief of the secret service in naming him head of all federal detective work. If approved, Wilkie would gain oversight of prosecutions against corporations and broader power beyond his Treasury and customs duties.

Washington John E. Wilkie Secret Service Wilkie Treasury Department Service Secret Customs Police Customs Service

King George V Birthday Noted as More Than Figurehead

British observance of King George V's forty seventh birthday marks a reign long shaded by mourning. The article highlights his powers and privileges as monarch, his hobbies, and past acts defying the notion of a mere figurehead, noting his sea service and philately passion amid a royal context.

George V Marlborough House London George Frederick Ernest’ Albert Frederick Denmark George Edward Mary Prince Francis Teck Secord Duke of Fife Louise Costa Rica Parlianer England Andy United Kingdom Wea King George Jane Pyrenreed Col.oosevelt

Worth Looking Into Our New Way of Selling Diamonds

J Beuchler advertises a diamond purchase plan at 15 dollars per diamond with a 30 dollar diamond after saving 15 dollars and returning the original, allowing continuous wearing of a diamond while paying for a larger one. The ad promises easy terms and offers in-person explanations at The Reliable Jeweler, 8 Fairfield Ave near Middle St.

J. Beuchler the Reliable Jeweler Fairfield Ave Middle St

June Falls From Favor As Month For Weddings Across Europe

The piece notes June once seen as optimal for weddings, now declining in England and rising September and December, while Rose festivals in Northwestern America grow. It highlights Paris as a top tourist draw in June, with Americans spending about $60 million per season there.

Europe England Great Britain United States Canada Cupid Hymen Paris Britain South America United Aha Ae Tiene Parisian London

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement and Local Store Ad

Local reader Charles Sable of 30 Cook St Rochester N Y endorses Foley Kidney Pills after a kidney issue. June brides are invited to view new furniture rugs carpets and Glenwood appliances at Nothingle store with low prices and special outfit inducements.

Bridgeport Glenwood Charles Sable Cook St Rochester N. Y Foley Sable L. FS Tech Nothnngie Noth Nagle Main Street

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