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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

7

Brigand Raisuli Loses Ten Men In Engagement

Madrid reports brigand Raisuli suffered heavy losses as twenty of his suite were killed near Ar Micesecae while efforts to quell unrest and restore order continued. Officials confirm arrests and ongoing inquiries into regional clashes and supply concerns amid Turmoil in the Moroccon throne conflict.

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Bryan to Speak Peace in New York Tonight

A mid century dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan delivering a peace address in New York. The notice notes Bryan’s planned speech before departing with Mrs. Bizar Asteria, highlighting a forthcoming public appearance and international diplomacy themes.

Bryan New York

Heavy Gang Holds Annual Outing at Knowlton Park

The Heavy Gang, a workers’ association, held its annual outing at Knowlton Park. Members, including Griffie’s cohort and Fore, gathered for a social event then discussed electing officers for the coming year.

Heavy Gang Knowlton Park Efterncom Holding Beltom Park Suratfora Remennewy Hership Ema Griffie Jone Griffin Jonn Healy Hbevid “Hennessy Packy Fra Bem Tiraeneus Richard Arty Iecéren Ana Fir Tacebiva Aiftes Ute Ieee

Taunton area notes school events and town gatherings

The senior class enjoyed a spring supper at the Wilber immigrant area, with Iris N. BS noted for organizing. Pallbearers and church officials attended a service at Rosca cemetery for Thomas Maloney. Town plans include a July celebration at the Liberty Pole with a band, a Sandy Hook Hall event, and a summer concert series. The Sandy Hook School district elected J. A. Tilson and T. Keane committee members, reappointed teachers, and hosted a town party at the Fire Department social hall drawing attendees from Bethel and Newtown.

Cmaig Scheol Wiber Taunton Rte Sffair Wse Ciahanoedy Iris N Michee Binet Lareouf Bailey James Frye Woodelle Ansonia Auditesse Dunclas Geode Mander Sanders Iad Bechs Borough Gy Peck Magn Fnr Liberty Pole Ny San Sandy Hook Hall Knoll Mertine Sendy Hook J. A. Tilson TC Keane Keene Cornett Beers B.C Seana Asie Dedeinetown Newtown Ter Fradley Halfway Reb Brideapart Syask

Interior of New Bank Shows Gold Lined Coffers and Rich Design

The First Bridgeport National Bank unveils its new main branch at a prominent State and Main corner. Workers and architects describe a 33 foot high banking hall with bronze counters, heavy vaults 25 by 15 feet, and mezzanine offices. The granite base, terra cotta facade, and Renaissance styling by Tracy and Swartwout reflect strength and dignity. The $8 million bank resources are noted with a roster of top officers and directors guiding the move.

Main Street Mozt Pirst-Bridgeport National Bank Woulshear State and Main Efreets Boggson Brothers New York Bridgeport Bank Stain Street Cmebler Easistant Institutus Bridgeport National Bank Chatrver Esc Cireetaes Essen Tracy & Swartwout Hoesen Brothers Bridgeport Frank Miller Lumber Co G. Brown United Tluminating Co Porcupine John Schwing Corporation

Postal Route Changes Stir Local Officials and Carriers

OCR text reports Johnson and Keene and others from Trin Soynodlewe and St Thema Harttors as well as WF Fairchild at Brows University. Deputy Sherif and Mrs Morsey Beers host Mre 7 P Car vis of Monroe and Idiss Tinten Curiie of Stepney while Stepney nail route 36 petition to Postmaster General seeks to restore edd Fonte to Stopway post. Post changes would shift addresses to Sanity Hook and Newtown. RFC carrier Iain Gave and 1 f. 1. carrier Frank Blackman see routes increase by 10 miles. Overall commentary cites weather and road conditions making longer routes troublesome and urges department notification of changes.

Stepney Nail Aveisiant Edd Fonte Stopway Sanity Hook Newtown Iain © Gave Randy Wonk Prank Blackman Ethmiprax Macely Hadley

Family tojoin man at Snake Rock farm for early coming

A man has arranged at Snake Rock farm for the early arrival of his family, with about 20 tows involved in the plans.

Versity Snake Rock Farm

Stock Market Opens with Mixed Moves and Baldwin High

Seve Kork reports June 17 opening in a light session with Baldwin Locomotive at a new high near 68 1 4. Bethlehem Steel climbs about two points while United States Steel and other leaders rise slightly or hold. War shares show interest but overall turnover remains limited as general trend appears cautious with larger trading in Baldwin Locomotive and related securities.

Seve Kork Belhwin United States Steel Accifect Gweerala Distillers Baldwin Bethiehem Steel Quatiels Baldwin, Loemecuve Dislliecs

Market report notes uneven demand for high grade issues

In United States Steel and other favorites traders saw scarce demand for high class issues as prices were irregular, some securities remaining unquoted for the session while bonds held steady.

United States Steel Tistiliers

June weddings rooltmeter bitt enman

Miss Marie Bitterman of this city and Frank Holtmeter of Hartford were married at 6 pm yesterday at the bride’s aunt Mrs Thomas Cleary’s home 301 Oeden street The ceremony was by Rev C W Areson Trinity church Miss Jose Cleary maid of honor and Joseph Holtmeier best man The bride wore a grey tafeta Quaker style dress and carried roses Afterward a dinner was hosted by the bride’s aunt and guests from near and far joined a brief wedding trip

Rooltmeter-Bittenman Marie Bitterman Frank Holtmeter Hartford Thomas Cleary Oeden Street C. W. Areson Trinity Church Jose Cleary Joseph Holtmeier Miss Bitterman

Automobile Parade Supports Commission Government Plan

A parade of supporters for commission government filled Broad Street and Park Place as vehicles rolled for miles. E J Geaves served as marshal while crowds cheered a call for reform. Local groups and clergy voiced strong endorsement of the plan at gatherings on State Street and via speakers including Judge Edward F Nobbs and Rev John Macparen Richardson.

Ala Mets Broad Street Park Place E. J. Geaves North End Commission Wiliam

Social and Personal Notes From Connecticut D of F P A

About 67 members of the Connecticut chapter of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America met yesterday at president Mrs. C H Armstrongs home 20 Brooklawn avenue. Officers Mr Armstrong chaired a brief meeting before a social program of readings dances and piano. A charity fete by Mrs Percy Bartram of Black Rock July 7 will benefit the Day Nursery with proceeds aiding its work.

Connecicut Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America C. H. Armstrous Brooklawn Avenue Armatrong Sherwood Thomason Robert Goodwin New Haven Washington, D.C Lucile Marsh Angelina Acn Marsh Lorrainé Armstrong Dorothy Smith Percy Bertram Black Rock Bartram Gardens Day Nursery E W. Downe Bartram Harvey Hubbell DeVer H. Warner Samuel T. Davis Wilmot William Grigith James T. Roche Teel G. Whitney Samuel ¢. Shaw

Surprise Serenade for Mr and Mrs Bateman at Home

Charles H Bateman and bride were serenaded at 254 Goddard avenue by 26 members of Samuel H Harris Lodge and 26 piece silver set and ornamental lamp presented as gifts. A private supper followed with many attendees and voices of consolation.

Charles H. Bateman Goddard Avenue Samuel H. Harris Lodge Charles 4. Richards Ditine Svenine Mre Bateman Richard Paul ©. Becker Walter H Straw Gustave B. Tesch Charles H. Richards Fonert T. Kampf Wm. Sc

Weather forecast shows showers tonight and Sunday

Unsettled conditions expected over Connnecticut and lake region with showers tonight and Sunday. South winds moderate, shifting as disturbances move east and north, bringing cloudy Atlantic coast weather and showery conditions from the rockies to Pennsylvania.

Ontario Lake North Atlantic Texas Kansas Korky Mountains Pennsylvania

French Court Refuses Appeal in Military Theft Case

The Court of Appeals declined to hear the appeal of Colonel Francuis bes elaux and Mme. Bachof, both convicted by a court martial of stealing military stores. Desclaux received seven years solitary confinement with degradation, while Mme Bachof got two years. The report also notes wartime casualty and other parliamentary moves, including measures to burn unidentified battlefield bodies.

Theseiana Paris Vine Court of Appeals Francuis Beselaux Mme. Bechoff Desclaux Mme Bachof Chamber of Deputies Lucien Dumont Dumont

Port Sthnley and the Falkland Islands Deep Inhabitants

The Port Sthnley capital of Pain land islands resembles Orkneys with stone government offices and driftwood homes. The peat town is largely impassable with no vehicular roads and no indigenous trees. Only tus sock grass grows tall. agriculture is nearly impossible, rye and barley poorly ripen, potatoes unknown, and common vegetables fail to mature per the Pali Mall Gazette.

Port Sthnley Painland Islands U Sual Dews Fawn Orkneys Shetlands Sovernment Oblet Falkland Islands Company Port Smuntey Pali Mall Gazette

Science and Discoveries and Dollar Origins

Sir Ray Lupkester argues that scientific discovery cannot be ordered or bought and must be nurtured, not forced. A Spanish American scientist explains that the dollar sign derives from the Dutch thaler, via the peso’s legacy in finance. The Indianapolis News notes people’s enduring shame about their social status and hints at broader human behavior.

Ray Lupkester London Telegraph America Peridel Indianapolis News

The Weight of Craver in Creaking Cellertee

Fragmented OCR notes discuss structural stress in a vaulted cellar and grand stands. Calculations compare area times pressure to estimate crowd load, noting revisions from 60 to 133 pounds per square foot. The text blends overheard quotes and oblique observations from varied sources.

Puzzle Fragment From Exsler Twake Riddles School

A damaged puzzle note from Exsler Twake features misread dialogue about work and schooling. The garbled lines reference a mother, father, teachers, and a puzzling line about All Might. The text remains unclear but hints at a street conversation and a riddle theme.

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