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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

11

New Liberal Club Forming With Planned Lectures

Invitations issued for a Sunday 8 pm meeting in Lessing hall at 1133 Main Street to organize a liberal and scientific club. About 60 signatories so far, with Dr M J Blume and Frederick C Stanley leading. Goals include promoting health ethics sociology and public welfare with study sessions and optional fall winter lectures.

Lessing Hall Main Street M. J Blume Frederick C. Stanley Henry Franks James F. Morton,Jr John Custer Henry Rowley

Lt Meerschooner Hits Pier and Capsizes at Bridge

In Saybreck Conn a schooner bound for Nor with the West End pier Wake of York struck a bridge late last night, tearing a hole in its side and capsizing. The captain and two deckhands escaped by leaping into the river and were rescued by a motor boat.

Saybreck+ Conn Cionér Exema A. Chesebro Lumbéree Connecticut Brookways Landing Norwith West End Pier Wake of York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Frenzied criminals close churches amid suffragette unrest

London reports militant suffragette attacks force church closures across the country. Rectors post notices blaming frenzied criminals for the vandalism and restricting access to services except for Sunday worship.

London

Fatal fall follows burning of amsurr near Dijon

Two French army aviators Lieut Gironne and Sapper Rioux were killed when their aircraft burst into flames midflight above the forest of Casquett near Dijon France. Peasants watching from below saw the plane at half a mile altitude and heard a crash followed by the burning wreckage. Also noted was the death in London of Sir Douglas Straight, aged 10.

Dijon France Lieut Gironne Sapper Rioux Casquett

House of K suits season end sale

We are proof for all men and offer Hart Schaffner & Marx and Kuppenheimer suits. Regular $20 to $25, now $16.50. Fine wool fabrics light and dark colors. They carry the trusted labels and meet high tailor standards. Underprice sale driven by season end cleanup.

House of K

Thrilling sea tale ends with maniac aboard schooner Byrna P Pendleton

The Byrna P Pendleton tied at Frank Miller Lumber Co dock after leaving St. Augustine with lumber for the city. Engineer Henry Sunderland tried to force ashore three days off Sandy Hook, battled the crew, injured three, and was overpowered before being jailed by authorities. Also noted is Harry Lord, former Chicago team captain, saying he will not rejoin the club after a disputed release.

Byrna P. Pendleton Frank Miller Lumber Company St. Augustine Fla Sandy Hook Charles 8S. Coombs Henry J. Sunderland Mann Sunderland Chicago Harry Lord Lord Charles A

Wilson Attends Naval Academy Exercises

President Wilson arrives in Annapolis to participate in the Naval Academy graduation exercises aboard the Mayflower. Salutes greet the presidential party from battleships Idaho Missouri and Illinois and from the Reina on the riverbank shore battery.

Annapolis Idaho Missouri Illinois Mercedes Wilson Washington Naval Academy

Heavy gale sweeps entire Pacific coast on June coast run

San Francisco reports the gale shows no abatement after 48 hours with over 25 northbound vessels from the port struggling against winds over 80 mph. Lifesaving stations from San Francisco to Puget Sound told to watch for distressed craft as the weather news continues. Governor McGovern of Wisconsin enters the Republican nomination race.

San Francisco Puget Sound

Judge Hornblower Sinking Litchfield Conn June 5

Judge William B Hornblower of New York remains seriously ill with heart trouble at his summer home near Litchfield. The latest report says his condition is slightly worse and unlikely to improve soon. A separate note reports Joseph T Hall, Hempstead taxes receiver, died after being thrown from his car near Valley Stream. Other items include a furnished room for rent and lost items notices.

Litchfield, Conn William B. Hornblower New York Hornblower Joseph T. Hall Hempstead, L.L Valley Stream

Howland's a in Matin Street Fairfield Avenue arcane note

A fragmentary OCR item mentions Howland's locale on Matin Street near Fairfield Avenue with unclear context. The unreadable text omits actions or dates, leaving only place names and a partial street reference. The item appears to be a local street or business reference without a clear event.

Parasol Sales Prompt Lively Summer Clearance

The note describes smart parasols offered at small prices. Sellers report a poor season with a laggard summer and aim to move stock. Featured items include women’s silk parasols with Roman stripes and checks, in various colors and dome styles.

Women and men shoes and accessories advertised items

Advertisement listing a wide range of footwear including parasols, patent leather ties, strap slippers, satin pumps, and boots with prices from $1.90 to $8. It also promotes stockings, bathing shoes, silk gloves, lisle vests, and stationery items with various colors and styles, located near the left aisle rear and center aisle rear, near Fairfield avenue door.

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