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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1914

Page

6

Reilly Secures Posts for Meriden Men Amid Crews

Meriden June 15 Congressman Reilly announces appointments for Meriden men including Jhbo FyTerdera for four years as postmaster at San Tent HR. Bibeaw, a grocer, is named postmaster at Meriden. Other sanctions to O’Mailey and Doungin are expected to receive offices. A public anecdote about lost umbrellas and transit delays follows in a scattered local item.

Meriden Jhbo FyTerdera Reilly Bibeaw San Tent Geore O'Mailey Osar L. Doungin

Funeral notice for William G in this city June 1914

In this city on Saturday June 1914 Michael Dutty invites friends to attend the funeral of William G. at 2 20 p m from Kleter street. burial in local cemetery with undertaker services and year long arrangements specified. card lists services to be held at a residence and church, with ceremonial interment in nearby cemeteries.

Michael Dutty Kleter Street Tucsdy Santa Burr Syursan Willian

Vice President Stevenson Dies in Chicago After Illness

Adlai Ewing Stevenson, vice president under Grover Cleveland, died Saturday night in a Chicago hospital after several months illness. His three children were at his bedside. The Career of Adlai Stevenson spanned law and politics, with roles as district attorney, congressman, and presidential elector, culminating in his recognition as a prominent Democratic figure.

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Wart remover advertised in early 1900s paper

An ad promotes Cyrus Wart Hemover at Cyrus Pharmacy 418 Fairfield, claiming painless wart removal and beauty improvement. It markets Stove Polish and cleaners, a large 10 cent can, and lists Wm R Winn Stratford Ave as manufacturer and E Sherwood Manicure specialist at 412 Security Building, 1115 Main St with phone 187%.

Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Wm. R. Winn Stratford Avenue Soal Olly Biatr

YACHTS FEAR SHAMROCK MAY LIFT THAT TROPHY

New York reports mounting interest in the America's Cup races as Resolute Vanite and Defiance prepare to defend, while Shamrock IV nears sailing. debate continues over towing during the Atlantic crossing and fairness of race rules. English and American yacht interests clash over ballast limits and tendering practices, with public commentary from yachting authorities.

New York Resolute Vaniile Defiance Thomas Lipton America Nicholson Sandy Hook England Nicholaon Shamrock TV Atlantic Cup Committee New York Yacht Club Emsligh Yachting Heromecus New York Yacht ‘Club Committee

Vacation Plans And School Examinations At Lighthouse Point

A long school note reports Sophomore clade deciding against this year's honor system, with a future rollout next semester for self government. Junior class picnic scheduled for Tuesday June 22 at Lighthouse Point features a second floor vs third floor baseball game. Exams moved to room 15 with Miss Eames in charge and Yale examiner in room 18 assisted by Mr Swartz. Seniors practiced the class hymn for commencement while first period exams occurred in rooms 5 7 8 9 and 10 for freshmen sophomores and juniors in German and French. Mrs Sullivan conducted Cicero in room 12. Henry Mendelsohn and Clifford Walter spent the weekend at a Sound Beach summer home recovering from exams.

Lighthouse Point Roens Phe Collee Mias Eames Yale Mr. Swartz Germany French

Golden wedding of the Peters ons observed in Bridgeport

Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson of 178 Gilbert Street yesterday celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception and banquet at the Norden Singing Society Hall on Wall Street. Surrounded by four of their five children 13 grandchildren and many friends they received gifts including a $50 gold purse. The couple who married in Sweden on June 11 1854 later moved to America living in Brooklyn before settling in Bridgeport. Mr Peterson a prominent Swedish resident is a painter who runs a large local business and holds memberships in Norden Scandinavian and Valhalla societies.

Charles Peterson Gilbert Street Norden Singing Society Wall Street Andrew Lawson Sweden America Brooklyn Bridgeport Gustave Adolf George Anna Schrader Stamford Mary Jellife Petersom Norden Society Scandinavian Society of Valhalla Society

Catholic Churches Burned During Italian Riots

Rome reports say during the general strike riots 14 churches were burned and 3 damaged with 28 others damaged or looted. Work resumes in Ravenna Forti Cesana Rimini Lugo Faenza Parma as authorities restore order in other districts. Farmers want ads continue.

Rome Italy Ravenna Forti Cesana Rimin Lugo Faensa Parma

American stars seek Stamford Bridge entry in British championships

The Amateur Athletic Union granted nearly a dozen top U S athletes international permits to compete at the Stamford Bridge track and field championships in London. The list includes hurdlers sprinters and distance runners from leading clubs with several noted past greats referenced in a nostalgic retrospective on early baseball and track legends.

Amateur Athletic Union Stamford Bridge Ground London England United States Hannes Kolehmaines Finland Tom Kelly Kelly Winged Fist Organization Great Britain

Eastern Association Results and Today’s Games

Yesterday in the Eastern Association Springfield lost to Bridgeport 6 New Haven beat New London 7 New Britain defeated Pittsfield 12 Saturday Bridgeport beat Hartford 4 Pittsfield edged New Britain 2 In first games Pittsfield defeated Springfield 5 New Haven beat New London 4 In first New Haven beat New London 6 New London 4 Games today Pittsfield in New Britain Hartford in Waterbury

Springfield Bridgeport New Haven New London New Briain Pittsfield Hartford New Britain Games Today Pittsheld Waterbury F.C Pittsfield As New Haven Es New Britaina

McCoole Yet Defeated for World Title Claim in 1869

In 1869 Aike McCoole defeated Tom Allen near St. Louis in four rounds, a bout touted as World championship but undermined by Jem Mace holding the English title. McCoole had earlier claimed the American title after John C. Heenan’s retirement, and later claimed the title after beating BMI Davis at Rhodes Point, Missouri. Allen, a St. Louis fighter, challenged McCoole but the referee ruled in favor of Allen on a disputed foul, a decision many fans rejected.

Aike McCoole Tom Allen St. Louis Jem Mace McCoole John C. Heenan Jos Coburn Charleston Bmi Davis Rhodes Point St.Louis Bill Davin St. Loui S On Rovius Allen Ameror Lousiana Frank Kisus Montana Doin Sullivan Oakland Young -Dyson Eugene Tiikie Liver Pool

Boxing and Shows Barred in Prison

Sacramento reports state board member Charles Sonntag says vaudeville and boxing in California prisons foster restlessness and escape plots. Prisoners previously enjoyed prison talent shows then professional exhibitions. Boxing was halted as it amplified brutal instincts among inmates.

Sacramento California Charles Sonntag Sonntag

Darby OBrien A Great Outfielder Of Brooklyn Dodgers

The article recalls Darby OBrien known as William D OBrien a renowned early outfielder in America lead the Brooklyn Dodgers in hitting with a 314 average as he rose from the old New York Metropolitana to prominence in the National League during the 1880 season and beyond describing his place in baseball history and his battle with illness.

American Association O'Brien Ty Cobbs Lipman Pike Troy Cuthbert Philadelphia Martin Chicago Dave Egeier The Mutuals New York al Gedney Athletics A. Reach Philadelphia Athletics Jim O'Rourke Boston Nationals Association Joe Hornung Paul Hines Providence Jacob Evans Worcester Darby Brooklyn Bitty Sunday Pittsburgh Joe Kelley Baltimore Ed Delehanty Thompson Detroit Willie Keeler Ore Brodie Yep Child America Haz Ty Cobb William D. O'Brien O’brien New York Metropolitana Dodgers Players League 1 Louisville

Plaza Theatre brings Chaplin and vaudeville stars to town

Charles Chaplin appears at the Plaza with Mabel Normand in a Keystone comedy titled Mabels Happy Day. The bill features Huckins Fun rural comedy sketches with Walsh Lynch Co performers including Tom Dingle Guisella Picconi and the Heel Sisters in a varied vaudeville program.

Charles Chaplin Cool and Cosy Plaza Msnterpiece Keystone Mabel Mabel Normand Chaplin Bridgeport Walsh, Lynch & Co Artemus Jason Thatcher Fellér Dingle @ Conner Tom Dingle Amer Tca Guisélla Picconi Udt & Kerp Callan

Student Military Camps Ready to Open

Washington June 15 Plans for the student military camps to be held in July at Burlington St. Ludington Mich and Asheville NC have just been completed by Captain RK O Van Horn of the general staff of the army and the War Department has ordered cavalry and infantry organizations to proceed to these camps. The camps will be held from July 6 to August 7.

Washington Burlington St. Ludington Mich Asheville N.C Vanhorn General Staff of Army War Department

Receipts Offset Big Gold Exports In New York Market

New York June 1—Heavy gold exports of nearly 20 million were offset by currency receipts, yielding a net gain of about 9 million for the week. Call money eased as the market remained buoyant on bullion outflows and rising demand for funds. Bank reserves fell by 18,700 amid expanded holdings, while Great Northern Equipment Co planned stock moves and dividends trended lower year over year.

Barron Financial Wwe New York Dolons Tevel London Sidtv Great Northern Great Northern Ratinas Co Extens

Confidence Returning Says Henry Clews And Co

Henry Clews and Co report confidence is returning as issues ease. The note discusses economic hopes, potential relief for railroads, and a trend toward more stable conditions, referencing law and past measures influencing markets.

Henry Clews

Would Have Business Men Form a Ch Organization

June 15 New York editorial debates whether business men can organize to influence policy through a federation or chamber of commerce. It questions the impact of capital and the labor movement on national commercial machinery and hints at potential risks to social order.

New York Lngialet Tertioe Wusioen Hall Praanes Dole

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