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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

7

New England Typographical Union Opens Convention in Lowell

Lowell June 18 The New England Typographical Union convention opens in Lowell with many delegates expected. Harry MozYer chairs the preparations as delegates gather at the Richarddon Hotel for welcoming ceremonies and a full program including addresses by Mayor Murphy and trade officials. Over 200 delegates anticipated, plus visitors, with social events and a luncheon agenda amid efforts to close down printers’ shops for the afternoon.

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Labor Day Parade Bargain Move Draws Citywide Entertainment Plan

The Labor Day executive committee met at labor headquarters to reroute entertainment planning in Waterbury. They granted Waterbury unions access to the parade and field events, while merchants along Sea side Park would supply onshore entertainment and profit from sales. Transportation officials seek special rates to move crowds, and a broader plan includes attempts to secure rail and Lake Shore arrangements amid ongoing railroad stock concerns.

Labor John J. O'Neill O'Neill Seaside Park Mulholland Huilding ‘Trades Counsl Waterbury Brass Cif Conneliey Haw Goantte New York Central Lake Shore and Harlem Railroad Lake Shore Michigan Wickershen H.W. Taft Whia Mantis Gouht Cemtrat Lake Shorna Nuro Hartford Courant

High priced players seldom make good in baseball

The Buffalo Enquirer argues owners chase costly phenoms despite the odds. Histories of Larry Chappell Ralph Comstock O Toole Russell Backburn and Elmer Brown are cited as costly busts. Yet managers repeat the pattern, buying top prices while journeymen toil in Jersey City for shorter hours.

Buffalo Enquirer Larry Chappell Milwaukee Glyrocks Sox Detroit Ralph Comstock Ralph O'Toole Pirates Russell Backburn Letty Russell Connie Mack Cornelius Elmer Brown Brooklyn Mont-gomery Farm Jersey City

Contest for Most Popular Lady in Local Election

The Twelfth District Independent Political and Social club reports votes for the Most Popular Lady contest. Leading candidates include Lucille Grandfeld 2093, I Bernstein 1206, May Brown 1490, Sadie Terrell 1100, Emily Denton 1217, Diana Corbin 1200, Evelyn Dand Quist 990, Gladys Ford 920, with two days until the Saturday carnival ground finale at 9 o'clock.

Twelfth District Independent Political and Social Club Sadie Terrell I. Bernstein Lucille Grandfeld May Brown Emily Denton Bertha

Notable publishers Curtis and Munsey shaped journalism

The article notes Cyrus Curtis of Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post, and Frank Munsey, amassing vast publishing success. It details Curtis rise from debt to founder of major titles, his study of rivals, and his management style with editors, plus a brief line about Theodore Douglas Robinson denying resignation.

Pine Tree State Cyrus Hermann Kotechman Curtis Saturday Evening Post Badies’' Home Toursel The Country Gentleman Philadelphia Public Ledger Frank Andrew Munsey Curtin Munsey Maine Quetta Portland Bfe Ms Mahing Young America Boston Independent Curtis Lauree Knapp West Philadelphia Tribune and Farmer Ladies’ Home Journal Limeelf Benjamin Franklin Apa Public Ledger London England W. Bok

Wedding Graduation and Anniversary Jewelry

The selection of a gift should receive careful attention so its beauty and finesse may remind of the donor’s thoughtfulness. We are showing appropriate gifts including diamonds watches and jewelry of every description silverware cut glass clocks etc at very attractive prices.

Landers Escort Governor to Commencement at Harvard

Harvard celebrated commencement with nearly one thousand graduates as the governor was escorted by the National Lancers in full dress. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge presided at the alumni meeting with six overseers' seats up for election. Honorary degrees were conferred on notable scholars and leaders from Harvard and beyond. In Worcester, forty two Clark College graduates heard Rabbi Stephen Wise deliver the commencement address.

Famb Harvard Lander Lowell Foss College Yard National Lancers Harvard Alumni Association United States Henry Cabot Lodge Pen Jerome D. Green Rockefeller Foundaion New Haven Conn Milton J. Rosenau Harvard Medical School Charles A. Stonsoe Newton Mikes Benjamin W. Bacon Fala Theological School Wallace C. Ba~bine Graduate School of Applied “Sciences Lews Arthur P. Huyes Massachusetts Supreme Court David F. Houston Sec Neon Sir Charles Fits- Patrick British Privy Council Canada Worcester Mass Clark College Stephen 8. Wise New York

Quiet home wedding unites Ethel May Carr and William Parshall

A quiet home ceremony at 1053 Central avenue joined Miss Ethel May Carr and Mr. William Parshall. Rev. John P. Wegner officiated at 4 pm from Summerield Methodist Church. Attendant Miss Lallie Fanning and best man William Sheehan. Couple to reside with Parshall parents on Beardsley street. Parshall employed by Howland Dry Goods.

George G. Carr Central Avenue Mise Ethel May Carr William Parshall John P. Wegner Ield Methodist Church Carr Lallie Fanning Willtm Sheehan Beardsley Street Mr. Parshall Howland Dry Goods

Miss Loretta Falvey and James Hf Roland Wed at St Patrick’s

Loretta Falvey youngest daughter of Mrs P Falvey married James Hf Roland eldest son of Mrs Kate Roland Monday morning at 3:80 at St Patrick's church by Rev Father Nihil. Attendants were Miss Anne Barry and Jack O'Kane. The couple will reside at 431 Arctic street after a brief honeymoon to Atlantic City and other points. Roland works for Adams Express Co.

Loretta [Falvey P. Falvey James Hf. Roland Kate Roland St Patrick's Church Nihil Anne Barry Jack O'Kane Samuel D. Smith Nude Union Avenue Roland Atlantic City Arctic Street The Adams Express Co

Miss Anna McGee Birthday Celebration At North Main

Mrs Patrick McGee hosted a party at her North Main Street home in Beechmont Avenue to honor Miss Anna McGee on her birthday. Music and dancing followed a formal cake with twenty lights. Guests included Miss Harrigan McDonough Coughlin Hannon and Messrs Hannon McDonough Coughlin Callahan. Mayor Oakley B Curtis of Portland won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Maine’s primary.

Patrick McGee North Main Street Beechmont Avenue Miss Anna Miss McGee Patrick* McGee Harrigan Misses McDonough Elizabeth Coughlin Sylvia Hannon Francis Hannon George McDonough George Coughlin Vincent Callahan Oakley Curtis Portland Maine

Wilder Sorry He Caused Trouble At City Court

Judge Wilder apologized for his absence from the city bench yesterday and the delay in convening court. He thanked Judge Coughlin for taking over and noted efforts to secure a New Haven judge and to accommodate past and future arrangements. Judge Wilder presided at today’s session.

Coughlin Iong Frank L. Wilder New Haven Wilder

Bridgeport High School to Graduate Record 154 in 1915 Class

The largest Bridgeport class in history will graduate next Tuesday at Park Theatre with 154 students, 103 in academic, 45 in commercial, and 65 in the college division. Valedictorian Mary Emily Buckingham plans missionary studies at Alliance. she hails from Mussourie, India, via Woodstock college, and is daughter of Francis S. Buckingham. Salutatorian Anda Louiss Hutchinson, daughter of Charles R. Hutchinson, has yet to choose where to continue education.

Park Theatre Bridgeport Nag Hish Board of Education Mary Emmily Buckingham Al-lance Missionary Training School Franis 5. Buckingham Mitchell Dairy Co Anda Louiss Hutchinson Miss Hutchinean Charles R. Hutchinean Barnum & Bailey Shows James E Bedley the Bailey Barnum & Bailey

Camp Ground Cottages Burn in Worcester Fire

A fire at the Methodist camp grounds in Sterling Junction Worcester destroys 48 cottages and the Grand View House. Estimated financial loss about 69000 dollars.

Camp Ground Worcester Mass Stertiing Junction Grand View House

Senator Hiscock Dies Sudden in Syracuse

Former United States Senator Frank Hiscock collapsed and died suddenly in Syracuse New York on June 15 according to dispatches from Syracuse authorities and witnesses. He served as a U S senator representing New York and retirement notes followed his lengthy career.

Syracuse N. J United States Frank Hiscock

Ashes and Creosote Sparked £500,000 Glasgow Fire

In Glasgow on June 18 a blaze caused by hot ashes and creosote consumed four schooners, several freight sheds, and nearby houses. A man dumping hot ashes into water caused embers to ignite a schooner deck, spreading to creosote barrels on the wharf and lighting the area briefly.

Glasgow Kingdom Rock

Burglars Steal $300 Worth of Valuables From Home

Thieves ransacked the home of Mrs. Bernard Liebecher on S061 Mah street yesterday while the family was away. Loot includes silverware, jewelry, two watches including a gold watch of the late Mr. Liebecker, two diamond rings, and a suit. Closets and drawers were rifled. no witnesses reported seeing anyone suspicious.

Bernard Liebecher Liebecker

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