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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

9

Lynch Urges Credit for Work of Inspector in Health Report

President Ives of the Health board discusses the annual report showing department duties. The issue centers on whether former Clerk David W. Lynch should be credited for Jane and others’ work during his term. Ives’ decision asks for a breakdown of figures detailing Egneh and Inspector contributions and whether Lynch’s successor will inherit the duties.

Ives Health Board Mu- 4 Thapetter David W. Lynch Jane Egneh Ranbarent Ives

Local priests on retreat at Mauresa Institute South

Rev James B Wini and Rev Edward Murphy of St Augustine's with Rev Edward O Rourke and Matthew Judge travel to Mauresa Institute in the South for a one week religious retreat conducted by Rev Edward O Rourke.

James B. Wini Thomas Picker St. Patrick's Murphy St. Augustine's Orman St. ¢Anev Matthew Judge Heart Mauresa Institute South Edward O'Rourke

Students home for the summer

Awatiam G. Smith a dental student at the University of Penutrigania arrived home for the summer with his folks following a successful year at Satholie University in Washington. The brief item notes students returning home for vacation and mentions institutions by name.

Awatiam G. Smith University of Penutrigania Lee Satholie University Washington

Stratford graduation program and officers named

The Stratford graduating program lists titles such as The Gallant Iberador and Thorn Challenge with Prof. R. A. Clark directing. Class members include Tile Assord Miss Grace Rutford Curtis Miss Loraine Follett Heisler Miss mene Blas Dorothhy Wood Woo Baker and Elmer Bummers. Also noted are officers of the Woman's Suffrage association and local community notices.

Exerschool Giles Club Cheies Lovell Emma Alien John Hughes LeRoy Lewis Ies Wederiet Sth Center Eorusinkes Red and Gun Club Thorstiey

Balloonists Feared Dead Reach Forest Camp

Portland residents Roy Donaldson and Wilbur Henderson, who piloted and aided the balloon Springfield, are safe after days of ranger searches. They staggered into the Forest Rangers camp at Walker's Prairie, ending a multi day forest search.

Portland Ore Roy Donaldson Wilbur Henderson Springfield Walker's Praiie

Diplomat Ambassaor Shot At Illinois Campus Event

Campeien Mis June 17 Count Von Bermsdorf ambassador from Germany was being driven to the commencement exercises at the University of Illinois when a bullet fired by a police officer narrowly missed. The scene caused confusion as authorities investigated the incident and the German envoy remained unharmed.

Fight for Education Amid Theft Accusation

Frank J. Stoll of 581 Bostwick avenue told police last night that he fought to educate himself and support a widowed mother while helping a brother through school. He claimed to have worked through Columbia, earned a degree, and passed the Massachusetts medical board two weeks ago. He said he planned to practice in Boston after serving as a drug clerk. authorities noted drugs prepared to appear stolen, though no evidence showed theft. City court hearings were continued with bonds set at 100 dollars and an investigation planned.

Frank J. Stoll Bostwick Avenue Horvath West End Columbia Massachusetts State Board Boston

Six Bridgeport Boys Graduate From St Thomas Seminary

Six Bridgeport boys are among thirty graduates at St Thomas Seminary in Bridgeport. William S. Kearns William Keating Joseph Donnelly Raymond Clabby Nicholas Malone and Thomas Lennon are named graduates. Some students will be assigned to other seminaries by Bishop Nilan in August. Rev John H Anderson D D will study Political Economy at Columbia University this summer.

St. Thomas’ Seminary Iste Tierhey Bridgeport William S. Kearns William Keating Joseph Donnelly St. Charles’ Parish Raymond Clabby Nicholas Malone St. Marys Thomas Lennon St Patrick's Nilan James Walsh William Street Niagara University Walsh Cliffora Buckley South End Niagara Uni John H. Anderson St Thomas Seminary Columbia University

Await the Bugle's Blast

Officers and men of the local Coast Artillery Corps battalion and associated units will assemble at the State Armory in Main Street at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning for a ten days tour of duty at Fort H. G. Wright. Baggage shipped yesterday, first draft sounded at 6:30, assembly at 6:45, march to the railroad, special train to New London leaving Bridgeport at 7:20, Greenwich Norwalk and Danbury companies to join.

Coast Artillery Corps Stag Hospital Corps State Armory Mainst T Fort H. G. Wright Fishers II Orelock New London Bridgeport Greenwich Norwalk Danbury

Weather Forecast for Bridgeport on June 17, 1914

Fairfield Avenue and Cannes Sirens area in Bridgeport Connecticut expect fair and warmer conditions on Thursday after a calm Wednesday. The forecast notes clear skies, rising temperatures, and no precipitation anticipated for the region.

Bridgeport Conn

Hats sale offers discounted women's panamas and more

Sale on women's panamas priced at $2, with normal values $3.50 to $5.00. Hats feature minor weave imperfections hidden by trims, creating the appearance of perfect originals. Also offering new white Milan hemp hats $2 and other styles from 50 cents to $3.50 on the second floor.

Milan

Suit at Half Original Price for Women

Tasteful serviceable good style suits for women are $7.50. Originally they were $15 and $18. Suits show the styles of today and can be worn with satisfaction. Colors include blue and black, green and brown, tan and tango. Nearly every size available but quantities limited.

Seaside Council Plans Annual Outing at Pine Grove

Seaside council No. 109 Royal Arcanum will celebrate its 37th anniversary with a Saturday outing at Pine Grove Bar Paradise Green. Activities include afternoon games and a baseball match between married and single men. Dinner starts at 5 30 p.m. Read's corner bus departs for the grove at 2 00 2 30 and 3 00.

Seaside Council Royal Arcanum Pine Grove Bar Paradise Green Read’s Corner the Grove

Summer dress fabrics and parasols at reduced prices

Listings describe summer fabrics including white pique and crepe blends, linen finishes, and striped voile prints, with prices per yard and per piece. Parasols in bungalow and dome shapes, handkerchiefs for graduates, and boys middy suits are featured with sizes and floor locations. Regulars include borax soap and laundry items on fourth floor.

Building Collapse Injures Seven at Fruit Store Site

Seven people are injured, one critically, after a wooden building at a fruit store collapsed today and fell onto the Boston and Maine railroad tracks, burying several workers in the debris.

Sewell, Megs Boston and Meine

Harvard Crew Has Only Light Practice

Red Top reports Harvard crew on month June 11 with improved river conditions. The varsity and freshmen eights paddled a mile and a half, doing racing starts, the varsity at 34 to 36 strokes per minute, showing steady ground for confidence. Freshmen unofficial mile time 2:18, second varsity Henley crew completed a two mile row.

Tiver Harvard Henley

Fitzgerald Coffin Wedding in St Peters Church

Rev Thomas J Kelley unites Gerald Coffs and Mary Fitzgerald in a morning ceremony at St Peters R C Church Bridgeport. Bride Mary wears white silk and carries white roses attended by her sister. Groom Charles Peet as best man. After Mass the couple depart for a honeymoon in the Adirondacks.

Thomas J. Kelley St. Peters’ R. CO Church Gerald Coffs Mary F. Fitzgerald the. Fitzgerald Charlies Peet Father Kelley St. Peter's Church Bridgeport Moon Adirond Pat Black Rock Avenue

Three Injured As Staging Collapses On New House

Frank Peterson aged 97 of 81 Steuben Street is at Vincent's Hospital with severe back injuries and possible spine fracture after a three story fall when a staging collapsed at Harral and Highland avenues. John Santerofo, 29, a carpenter from 84 Steuben Street, is at the same hospital with a badly fractured right arm. Joseph Raniero of 180 Clarence Street is at Bridgeport Hospital with shock and possible fractures of small bones in the right foot.

Frank Peterson Steuben Street Vincent’s Hospital Harral and Highland Avenues John Santerofo Peterson Joseph Raniero Clarence Street

Five Passengers Hurt In Collision At Fore River Yard

Five persons were cut bruised and hurt when two trolley cars of the State Street Railway collided at the fore entrance to Fore River ship yard in Quincy Maes. Passengers Roberty of Braintee and John Lawrie of Weymouth were taken to the hospital. Members of the 11th district Republican Club will hold a dinner at Harrim on Friday night. It had that covers will be laid for TB.

Republicam Club Harryme

Master Plumbers Deny Association Is a Trust in AC

Atlantic City June 17 Christpher Irving president of the National Association of Master Plumbers defends the group against claims of monopoly. He cites federal probes and indictments of 36 members by a Des Moines grand jury, condemning the Justice Department action as un-American. The master plumbers group now numbers 10 424 members after a year growth of 1 006.

Atlantic City N. J National Association of Christopher Irving Denver Federal Department of Justice Des Moines Irving United States Mastre

Court Docket Tally Includes Fines And Jailed Vagrants

Judge Coughlin jailed Robert Russell ten days for vagrancy and imposed multiple short-term sentences on others for train riding including Arthur Brenman Joseph Friedman from New York and Charles Brown of Kansas City. A traffic fine of ten dollars was levied on Michael Duch for a Broad street turn error. Continued charges against William C Smith and recovery notes on John Simpert’s hospital stay were reported. Elizabeth Snyder received probation until July 17 over child-related concerns. Michael Mero faced five dollars and costs for intoxication. Mary Smith was returned to jail for 30 days. Former Judge William Kirkpatrick was named Lafayette College president pro tem and a tragedy report noted thirteen drownings in Saint Petersburg.

Robert Russell Coughlin Arthur Brenman New York Joseph Friedman Charles Brown Kansas City Charles Morin Thompsonville Michael Duch Hallett Street Broad Street Fairfield Avenue Gorgas Therourb William C. Smith Norwalk John Simpert Elizabeth Snyder Wall Street Black Rock Gray Michael Mero Woodmont Anea Wollen Mary Smith

Boston Nationals Triumph Over Cubs on Bunker Hill Day

In Boston on June 17, the Nationals defeated the Cubs in a National League doubleheader day of baseball honoring Bunker Hill. Morning game ended Boston 8 Chicago 3 after a nine inning effort with key hits and pitching by Zabel Humphries Bresnahan Hargrave Tyler Whaling. Also noted is Detective James Dooley beginning a week of night duty at police headquarters following Detective Sergeant Peter H. i7 line.

Boston R. H. EL Chicago Zabel James Dooley Police Headquarters Peter H. i

Howland's in Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street

Howland's location spans Fairfield Avenue Street and Cannon Street, with reference to multiple cross streets. The brief item notes an establishment or property presence at these intersections and hints at related businesses or residences in the area. Further context from the precinct street map would clarify exact boundaries and functions.

One reason for Hart Schaffner suits at low price

An ad highlights Hart Schaffner Marx and Kuppenheimer men's suits at $16.50 with summer fabrics like crash mohair blue serge and fine chev vain, noting lighter linings in some coats. It promotes business, outing, and Norfolk styles for men, plus a selection of toiletries and travel accessories on display in the main and front floors.

Rom Hart Schaffner & Marx Kuppenheimer

Married Bridgeport Towing Captain Weds Helen Evans

Capt Samuel Lockwood of the tug Robert McAllister married Sunday to Mrs Helen Evans of Bridgeport. The ceremony was at the bride's home in Bridgeport performed by Rev A C Thompson. The couple will live at 909 Stratford Avenue Stratford.

Samuel 8. Lockwood Robert McAllister Bridgeport Helen A. Evans A. C. Thompson Immanuel Baptist Church Stratford Will Stratford Avenue

Miss Sturges Bride of Rev J C Wilson

Miss Mary Fuller Sturges daughter of Frederick Sturges a Standard Oil man of Fairfield was married to Rev J C Wilson rector of St Pauls Episcopal church Brooklyn New York The ceremony was private attended by family and close friends and conducted by a high church dignitary Rev J C Wilson is a well known New York state clergyman.

Mary Fuller Sturges Frederick Sturges Standard Oil Fairfield J. C. Wilson St. Paul's Episcopal Church Brooklyn N. Y New York State

Commissions Given to Local Militiamen

Private Miles G Thompson of the 14th company CA Co CN G and Private Harold Griswold of the 4th company have been notified of their commissions as second lieutenants in the corps. They are placed on the unassigned list and will report to the camp at Fort G Wright tomorrow to serve with other companies or staff.

Miles G. Thompson Harold Griswold Fort G. H. Wright

Turkish government proclaims state of siege in Smyrna area

An exchange telegraph dispatch from Constantinople reports Turkey has proclaimed a state of siege at Smyrna in Asia Minor and along the Dardanelles to halt emigration of Greek residents in Turkey. The measure covers Smyrna and coastal zones, signaling heightened restrictions.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Constantinople Smyrna Asia Minor Dardanelles Turkey

Theft Case Continued in Laws Court

Fairfield June 17. In the Laws court this morning Judge Sacer Wakeman continued the case of E bert Banase until tomorrow as Peter Jamiuszky represented him. Willam G. Sharpe, the new America to France ambassador, will assume duties about mid July.

Fairfield Laws Court Julge Sacer Wakeman Ebert Banase Pnter Peter Jamiuszky Willam G. Sharpe Amer

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