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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1914

Page

4

Donovan Leads GOP Goat Show in Capitol Quarrel

Washington June 13 Representative Donovan of Connecticut led the GOP goat in a display through the Capitol corridors as Leader Mann and party members sparred over absenteeism and statements in a House session. Donovan accused the minority of abandoning their posts while Mann defended his leadership and denounced the attack.

Byrour Washington Donovan Connecticut Jim ‘Mann Capitol Chicagos House Gil-lette Massachusetts Hecard Speak Wisconsin Asch Ieee Republican Party Congress Pennsylvania Progressive Party Ohio South Speaker Pacific Coast Mexico Humphreys Mann Mann Wasjerantedt Lenroot Kansas Campbell Murdock Donevan Reiian Savas

Amusements at Poli's Main Street Theatre Tonight

A star vaudeville program opens at Poli's featuring William Cahill known as The Man from Ireland, Josephine Saxton and the Dixie Kids, Brooks and Lorella in a knockabout skit, Bernard and Lloyd, Lamberti with cello, and an included Movie pre ss lineup The Dog of Flanders Handle With Care Angel of the Guich.

Poli Main Street Wiliam Cahiil Ireland Cahill Sunny South Josephine Saxton Dixie Kids Brooks & Lorella Bernard & Lloyd Bernard Barney Bernard Lamberti Poli’s

The Great Bullion Robbery at Empire Theatre Keeney’s

The Empire Theatre shows The Great Bullion Robbery in three parts today and tomorrow. Stephen Crasp plans to steal a large bullion shipment from the Great Western Bank, triggering a high speed chase and police pursuit. The program also features six reels of first run photos with the venue boasting fireproof safety and cool comfort at the usual low prices.

Keeney Empire Great Western Bank Stephen Crasp the Empire

Sperry Players' Mile of Bridgeport at Lyric Theatre

Bridgeport home industry promotes cinema as Sperry Players stage their local production A Mile of Bridgeport at the Lyric Theatre All week run features 10000 local faces in the film with a drum parade led by Mayor Clifford B Wilson delivering opening night speech Show promises high standard in plot acting and photgraphic work with 50 instrument drum corps and affordable motion picture prices Also mentions Foley Kidney Pills endorsement in an ad from Hindle's Drug Stores.

Motion Pectaas Sperry Lyric Bridgeport Clifford B. Wilson Sperry Players

South Norwalk Pastor Named to Succeed Meserve

Norwalk June 15 Rev John Stapleton pastor of South Norwalk Congregational church is to succeed Rev Harry C Meserve at Danbury church after Meserve accepted another pastorate. Local notes mention garden items and window boxes from John Reck and Son.

Norwalk John Stapleton South Norwalk Congregational Church Danbury Church Harry C. Meserve

Two Motives Hit East Side Gang War Victims

Gunmen killed Salvatore Pellagrino and his brother William after luring them from home. Salvatore died within an hour. A stray bullet wounded two children in the left leg as revenge killings sparked by gang violence. A second murder at a birthday party left James Cesaaro dead the attackers逃.

New York East Side Salvatore Pellagrino William Salvatore James Cesaaro

Women in Auto Battle for Votes Hartford

Campaign for equal suffrage expands into Tolland and Windham counties with three campaign autos The Conservative The Radical and the Votes tour towns for two months led by Emily Pierson Nine workers accompany the machines Including Freda Kirchwey university leader and undergraduate president Outdoor meetings called by bugler Marie Von Hoegen The campaign opens at Thompson and Putnam tomorrow

Hartford Tolland Windham Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Emily Pierson Freda Kirchwey Dean Kirchwey Columbia University Barnard College Marie von Hoegen New Haven Thompson Putnam

Maine Democrats vote on party nominees

Portland Maine June 15 voters in the state primaries to pick Democratic nominees for governor and congressmen. Four men sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination: Oakley Co Curtis of Portland Bertrand G McIntire of Waterford Elmer E Newbert of Augusta and Peter C Keegan of Van Buren. In the Fourth district three candidates sought the Democratic congressional nomination and two in the First district.

Portland Oakley Co. Curtis Bertrand G. McIntire Waterford State Board of Assessors Elmer E. Newbert Augusta Peter C. Keegan Vanburen

Blind man reports death by own action of his wife

Middletown Connecticut June 15 Mrs Edward F Mott despondent over ill health drowned herself in a small rear pond in Durant district last night. Her blind husband reported a search was started and a body found in about six inches of water today. She was about 60 years old.

Middletown Conn Edward F. Mott Durant District Leary

Wilson Unable to Part in Flag Memorial

Manchester New Hampshire June 15 The failure of President Wilson to take part in the Flag Day celebration did not stop the day’s program. Governor Felker delivered an address as Vermont Governor Allen M Fletcher with his staff arrived. Governors Walsh and Pothier were invited to attend. A parade spanning three and a half miles opened the patriotic demonstration. Flowers were stolen from William H Frankel’s yard at 22 Sanford Avenue prompting police to pursue arrests. Five people died in a Hocking Valley Railroad wreck near McArthur Ohio.

Manchester N. H Wilson Samuel D. Felker Allen M. Fletcher Vermont David I. Walsh Massachusetts Aram J. Pothier Rhode Island William H. Frankel Sanford Avenue

Repairs Rush on Damaged Ship American Miner

New York June 15 a force of 200 shipwrights riveters and plate fitters began to repair the damaged port bow of the American Miner New York. The ship is expected to leave on its regular scheduled time next Friday morning after a survey found no serious breaks requiring dry dock. The Pretoria caused a 22 by 15 foot hole. Passengers praised Captain Roberts and crew for calm during the collision and near-miss with the Pretoria.

New York Pretoria Roberts Ben E. Smith Smith

Women watch the clock in our stores and factories

An advertisement urges women to seek relief from backache headaches nervousness and irritability caused by conditions of their sex. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy. A warning from St Paul Minnesota notes the coffin dam may break any minute due to high water.

Lydia E. Pinkham St. Paul, Minn

Gifts of Diamonds Watches and Jewelry at attractive prices

The selection of a gift should receive careful attention to reflect donors thoughtfulness. We are showing appropriate gifts consisting of Diamonds Watches and Jewelry of every description Silverware Cut Glass Clocks etc at very attractive prices.

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Leader Mann Don Empire Theatre Lyric Theatre Fairfield Avenue Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society Hindle rAdv South Norwalk Meserve Wases John Reck & Son Maine Democrats Foley McArthur Haddock Market Hayes’ Fish CO Water Street Bridgeport, Conn Glenwood Coal G&s Elm Street Kodak Flyman Mfg Optician M. J. Buechler Farmers’ Supply & Roofing Co Middle Street Locomobile Company OF America H. A. Martin, Mgr. Exchange Car Department Teweee del Monte Three Bros Curtice Bros Albion Brand Bartlett U. S Postum Cereal Company Postum Ceres East Main ST Lowe's Seaview Avenue JOS. P. Coughlin Co East Main Highland Spring Water Co Warren Street John F. Fay Fairfieed Avenue Superior Fabrics GEO. B. Clark & CO Crawford Ranges Broad Street Fost Orriiom Onyx Oma Sabo Loa Taylor York
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