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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

2

Donts For Citizens In Congress Read By Connecticut Man

Washington June 14 A Connecticut man Charles S Greenwood private secretary to Rep E J Hill of Connecticut issues a booklet listing donts for citizens in regard to tariff legislation. It notes avoid seeking amendments to reciprocity treaties and explains executive session issues and the slow pace of bills. Readers can have the booklet mailed for any period with address changes allowed.

Washington Congress Connecticut Charles S. Greenwood E. J. Hill Rep. Hill Ways and Means Greenwood Europe

Panama Values Official Appraisal of Property Received

Washington reports that the United States bought the French Panama Canal property for 40 million dollars and later appraised its total value at 42.7 million. The board’s figures break down to excavation 26.34 million, Panama Railroad stock 9.64 million, maps and records 2.0 million, materials 2.11 million, buildings 2.06 million, lands 1.0 million, Pacific Ship channel use 0.5 million, and roadmaking 0.1 million, with adjustments for omissions and added value from the French work.

Washington Sam George W. Goethals Gineer Isthmian Canal Commission United States Canal Panama

A Big One at Elwood and Son's horse sale

A. Elwood and Son's horse sale drew buyers from Danbury Waterbury Seymour South Norwalk and New York, with many horses wagons and harness sold and a large next sale consignment promised. Some items remained unsold and offered privately, with viewing on Monday.

the Atlantic Atlantic Pharmacy Fairfield Avenue Poli's Hugh Stirling Union Square A. Elwood and Son

Yale Harvard Races Schedule and Special Trains at New London

The Yale Harvard boat race plans at New London include a detailed schedule for the Freshman eight, University four, and University eight oared races. Special train services from New York and New Haven, plus return trains to New Haven and New York, are outlined with station stops and fares. An observation train for the early races and steamboat service aboard the Richard Peck are also noted with timings and round trip prices.

New Haven New London Bridge Navy Yard University Red Top T University Railroad Bridge New York Pine Orchard Guilford Madison Clinton Saybrook Junction Lyme Crescent Beach East Lyme Bridgeport Richard Peck Belledeck Thames River

Grocer Jim Wray's Married Again on Haven

Jim Wray, owner of a chain of grocers in the area and Milford, has settled all claims with his former wife and has remarried. His first wife previously won a cruelty verdict and sued Lillian Kennedy of Hartford for alienating affections. Wray reportedly paid $6,500 alimony and $30 weekly child support until and age. Immediately after the decision he wed Kennedy.

Haven Jim” Wray Milford Lillian Kennedy Hartford Wray Miss Kennedy

Steinert to donate $25,000 hall to Hamden town

Morris Steinert of Whitneyville plans a $25,000 auditorium addition to his Pinehurst home for Hamden. The town will have free use of the hall for functions and music shows. Steinert will display his musical instrument collection in the new hall.

Morris Steinert Whitneyville Hamden Pinehurst Steinert

Italy Honors Governor Baldwin With Medal

Governor Baldwin receives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Rome a diploma, silver medal, and green and white ribbon via the Washington State Department, honoring Connecticut’s sympathy for Calabria and Sicily earthquake sufferers in 1908. The medal bears Victor Emmanuel III.

Hartford Baldwin Department of State Washington Ministry of Internal Affairs Rome Connecticut Calabria Sicily Victor Emanuel III

Health Board Plans Crusade on Impure Ice Cream

New Haven June 14 Health officials led by Dr. James S. Maher moved to curb contaminated ice cream and unsanitary soda shops. They favor issuing licenses for soda and ice cream sales to improve inspections and ensure purity. Health Officer Dr. Wright will probe local conditions and report back for action.

Health Board Elm Gity New Haven James S. Maher Board of Health Dr. Wright

Mohican Store Fruit and Vegetable Department Ad

The Mohican Store offers a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables at low, plainly marked prices. A large supply of cantaloupes just arrived, ripe with rich flavor and special pricing. California fruits are also featured in the department.

D. D. Smith's Lhok California

Kinney murder conviction granted new trial by court of appeals

The court of appeals grants a new trial for John Kinney, convicted of murder, citing the fitness of the presiding judge who has since died and an atmosphere presdictal to the defendants. The surrounding market notes mention low prices on bananas, pies, Stratford strawberries, lettuce, string beans, cucumbers, new potatoes, beets, and green peppers amid a varied stock.

Orang Stratford Albany Court of Appeals John Kinney

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