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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists a chaotic selection of seafood items and people names, mentioning a dynamite blast and multiple casualties. The readable elements include fish types, shellfish, and places, but details are unclear. The likely event is a bombing with fatalities, yet readable facts are sparse and unsettled.
Tune 12 On Sunday June 17 there will be a ceremony at St Joseph's Church celebrating the ordination of Joseph Cryne to the priesthood in Baltimore. The Cryne family's devotion spans generations with two sons already serving church roles and a sister in the choir. Their mother long served as choir member while another daughter leads a religious order.
The B H S notes list graduates Alice Windsor Rbth Topping Helen Brumbley Barbara De Bois Marton Hopkins and Dorothy Smith attending Stratford High School commencement. Senior Commercials prepare Friday exercises and several graduates secured positions with local employers. A few editor and staff notes mention staff changes and summer assignments among Bridgeport Telegram personnel and Coe Stapely Company plans.
Eleanor Cleveland and her company receive praise for The Deserters at the Lyric this week with crowds and strong showings. Next week The Bridge by Guy Bates Post will be staged, claimed as top New England stock theater and promises solid patronage on merit.
The Plaza theatre continues its weeklong run of The Million a lively four act farce where laughter never stops. Paul McAlister shines as Reftaon Andrade who loses a lottery ticket that turns out to be worth a million dollars, triggering a wild chase and a string of humorous complications. supporting players Herbert McQuarrie Hutchins Francesca and a large company deliver strong performances with Miss Starr’s song encore adding finale charm.
A feature film titled when a Woman Loves centers on a dramatic love triangle between Duchess Charlotte and Marco Flamma amid political factions. Charlotte's schemes lead to her death by her own hand, allowing Flamma to win the lady of his choice as the theatre promotes its selection of premier pictures.
Poll Preas Avent presents a week ending vaudeville bill featuring Dean and Prica in a comedy sketch Ruth Becker famed coon shouter Close Bros. two comic entertainers Harry Saunber in original act Marengo and Woods Pringle and Bill society duo Edison Talkers with Edison College boys and photo plays with Vitograph drama.
A reader argues painting protects property from water and rot, noting the cost of paint is small next to potential damage. The piece cautions against anger at painters when preservation matters and cites a local case where Umberto Beaucont pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and received a prison sentence.
Washington dispatch reports Representative William Kennedy returned from Connecticut and pressed for free delivery at Terryville post office in Litchfield County with over 4,000 patrons. He said postmasters in his district should serve their full terms, denied nominating a candidate for Ansonia, and discussed Connecticut judgeships committee assignments and patent laws.
Washington June 12 Senator Simmons calls a meeting of the majority members of the finance committee to review tariff bill schedules. Two subcommittees await reports later this week while the full committee may convene. Democrats anticipate opposition to subcommittee changes and some recommendations may not pass. Proposals aim to reduce diamond duties from 20 percent to as low as 10 or 18 percent to curb smuggling. plumage restrictions may be softened but not overturned. Underwood bill faces a tough test before a final vote.
Washington reports the special committee, after a day of studying Senator Townsend of Michigan's charges that President Wilson influenced votes on the tariff bill, decided to take no further action. Wilson sees no need to answer, and no recall of senators is planned. Senator Cumming hints at possibly requesting direct information from the President.
The page presents a rapid fire mix of trivia and questions about notable figures events and places from history. It covers Woodrow Wilson’s marriage dates and venues early presidential inaugurations Absinth composition and legality US newspaper tinged queries and assorted curiosities with mentions of Hearst Lane Charlemagne Rockefeller and Jack the Ripper among others.
June white sale offers Turkish bath towels at 30c, assorted face towels up to 35c, Huck towels and Damask at reduced prices. Muslin underwear includes ladies gowns and petticoats in white sale pricing, with regular prices noted and many items featuring embroidery and lace details.
The advertisement markets infants and children's garments at reduced prices. Items include long dresses trimmed with lace and embroidery, slips with embroidered yokes, and rompers. Prices highlight many items under sale, with emphasis on lace, insertion, and trims.
Harriet E Sherwood offers oiling and manicorine treatments at 412 Security Building 3116 Main St. Phone 1872 8 a7. Faggeny want ads note one word listings.
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