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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

16

Resource Board Mobilizes 1500 Motor Vehicles

Fairfield County Association for the Mobilization of Resources aims to organize at least 1500 motor vehicle owners in Bridgeport into transport units. Capt. Ed ward Mora leads preliminary work while towns like Newtown and Bethel prepare battalions of cars.

Bridgeport Transportation Department Fairfield County Association Edward Mora Stratford Harry A. Barnes John H. Lapham Louis Oneill New Cannan Bethel Danbury Norwalk Newtown Shelton Ridgefield Brookfield Transportation W. B. Glover Lapham Capt. O'Neill

Bridgeport May Expand Through Car Service To Stamford

Bridgeport CT division will grow July 1 to absorb Norwalk and extend lines to Stamford. Charles Chapman, new extended division manager, notes possible through service from Bridgeport to Stamford after bridge projects at Westport and Noroton completion. Details pending for a few weeks.

Bridgeport Connecticut Co Norwalk Stamford Charles H. Copley Charles Chapman J. Boyce Potter Port Chester Westport Chapman Paradise Green Torth Paradise Green Westport Bridge Noroton

Blame Unfixed for Motorcycle Crash In Town

Police have not determined fault in a crash between two motorcycles on Noble avenue and Maple streets yesterday afternoon. Capt. James A. Ramsey of Torrington sustained a broken leg, Lieut. H. A. Hammond was severely injured, and Guy Fischer of 633 Main Street suffered bruises. Fischer went home after treatment at Bridgeport hospital. Hammond remains confined at Remington Arms barracks. The military men were on an inspection tour when the accident occurred.

Noble Avenue Maple Streets James A. Ramsey Torrington Second Conn. Infantry H. A. Hammond Guy Fischer Main Street Lieut Hammond Bridgeport Hiammond Remington Arms Barracks

Long Islander Fined for Threats at Bridgeport Pawn Shop

John Russell of Long Island, staying at 79 State Street, pawned a suit at George Polke's shop on State Street. He repeatedly demanded the item to repay a loan and last night threatened to shoot if not surrendered. Court records show Judge Frank Wilder fined him 35 dollars.

John Russell Long Island State Street Bridgeport George Polke Russell Frank Wilder

Chief's Assistant Held on Robbery Charge by Boss

Thomas Mallas, a chef at a Washington restaurant, reported $27 missing from a wall cellar after 6:30 a.m. The boss alleged his assistant William Journas took the money. Journas denied the claim but was arrested when a police officer found $28 wrapped in paper in his pocket.

Thomas Mallas State Street Washington Main Street William Journal Water Street Mallas Journas

Youthful murderer executed in Ohio

Columbus, O June 22 Albert Clark nineteen years old was executed today in the Ohio penitentiary. Clark killed Marshal Hake in Civington O when the officer attempted to arrest him for non support on Jan 12 last.

Columbus Albert Clark Ohio Clark Marshal Hake Civington

How the World Is Fed and Tongue as Guardian of Digestion

A collection of notes on global meat consumption by continent, per capita meat figures for Austra lia, America, Europe, and others, and a discussion of world supply totaling about 20 million tons yearly. Also explores the tongue as a vigilant organ of taste and digestion, more sensitive than fingertips, and notes on a method to seal envelopes using egg white and heat to create a waterproof seal.

Australia Asia Ort Africa South America Europe North America Herold J. Shepstone Millgate Monthly Manchester Guardian Philadelphia Ledger Annales Des Telegraphes

Watch For Your Chances Says President Bedford

President Bedford of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey urges young men to recognize chances as they come and to seize them. He notes success hinges on daily morality, strong effort, and earning a lasting reputation.

Bedford Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Japan's New Naval Base Boosts East Asia Reach

A passage from a 19th century piece notes Japan’s acquisition of Macao near Hong Kong as a strategic naval base, comparing its potential to Gibraltar for Britain and Heligoland for Germany, signaling a shift in power projection in China and against European rivals.

Japan Portugal Macao Canton River Hongkong Gibraltar Great Britain Helgoland Germany China

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