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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

5

Bankers Primary On Federal Bank Directors Closed

Washington June 22 Voting for directors of the twelve new federal reserve banks ended yesterday. Committees received belated wallets from member banks and will take days to supply lists of names for voters to elect. Nominees for Class A and B directors will be reported to accredited officials who will convey choices to the selection committee. Three Class B directors per bank will be chosen by the reserve board after the organization is clear. The measure aims to prevent domination by any single group in a region.

Washington Federal Reserve Cominites Ataik Federal Reserve Bank Recreserve Tt Organiza

City Court Cases Set Amid Weather Delays And Warrants

Prosecution requests the holding of Bridgeport and Piissett east ampodatins teams cases tomorrow before Judge Wilder. Weather delays noted for Pittfield team. warrants expected for several Pittfield defendants. Listed defendants include Henry Kerns Jacob Bouton Mute Ene David Tierney Brnm Deniel Renin and Robert Pinsre. A separate breach of the peace fine of 5 dollars was levied for an alleged incident.

Fun- Gey Tasebell Charsw Bridgeport Piissett East Ampodatins Ty Judes Wilder Gap Pittefield Ttme Brifeeport Henry Kerns Jacob Bouton Ene David Tierney Brnm Deniel Renin Robert Pinsre Hnd Sremtic Weilett Tremens Joseph Kean West Washington Eranee Tsetirmon We Street Cohn Micholas Vaell Gede Greannl Grenat Vincent Mili State Street van Siete G. Drotte Tulip Street Sondéay Nicht

Funeral Notice for Thomas Howard Mu Mo and Hillen Ma

In Barnstead New Hampshire 1914 20 years Briands invited to attend the funeral from No 181 Arctic Street Wednesday June 24 at 9 30 pm from Charles church at a m The Eucharistic league one of the home atone Tuesday Interment at St Michael's cemetery Other deaths on page routes.

Barnstead N. H Thomas Howard Mu Hillen Briands Arctic Street Charles’ Church St. Michael'n Cemetery Atp

Local machinists sought for Trenton move notice

Mr. Rocket, formerly of this city, city town, announces a call for machinists and relocation to Trenton New Jersey. The notice seeks qualified workers to join the project and outlines contact details for applicants.

Rocket Trenton N. J

West Ave Grad ers Hustle for Pavement Debate in Bridgeport

City council debates Warrenite vs Amacite paving amid mayoral support for ratifying contracts and using bond funds. The city attorney warns contracts may exceed appropriations, prompting calls to study bids, with Warrenite favored for long term value and speed.

City Attorney comments on Warrenite issue and repairs

William H Comley Jr notes that opinions settle nothing and courts must decide. Commissioner Brown says Warrenite laid on West Avenue is unintended and the council funded macadam repairs but cannot fix with Warrenite where none existed. He doubts further action before the board intervenes.

William H Comley William R. Brown West Avenue

Brick Thrown Breaks Saloon Window in Fairfield

Fairfield June 23 John Schultz is under arrest for breaking a plate glass window in Thomas Noon’s saloon. After being ejected he threw a brick from the street, striking Charles Baiter in the head and injuring Baker with a deep gash. Schultz faces breach of the peace injury to property and intoxication charges.

Fairfield John Schultz Thomas Noon Schultz Charles Baiter Baker Schwitz

Stratford Marriages and Local Notes Highlight Stratford Events

Rev B C Carpenter united in marriage to Miss Manel A Rogers in Stratford. Miss Rogers, daughter of Charles E, head bookkeeper at Newton J Reed store. Ernest Wilcox, Stratford, member of the Okenuck tribe. Several local visits, school events, and meetings noted. Rebekah lodge whist, seniors’ class day plans, and other community items.

B. C. Carpenter Methodist Church Manel A. Rogers Charles E. To’ Ernest Wilcox Stratford Miss Rogers Newton J. Reed Mr. Wilcox Okenuck Tribe of Bessis Phillips North Main Street Stretford Mabel Tooley Girls’ College Middlebury Nathan Fr Middlebrooks Weet Broad Street Irene M. J. O'Connor St James’ R. C Charles McElroy Bridgeport Board of Finance Shelton Road Paradise Green Columbus Farms Ruby Connecticut, Froebel Normal School Greenfield Hii Marie Baker Grace Auford Vincent Sexton Title Assum Igh School Kelsey Kutcher Ernest H. Reed Wright Stratford M Shelton

Obituary for Sister Angela of St Mary’s convent

Sister Angela of St Mary’s convent on Pembroke street died this morning after a long illness. A nun for 30 years, she taught in parochial schools across the state, most recently in Greenwich for several years. Funeral at St Mary’s church on Friday with Rev. John Murphy officiating the solemn Requiem Mass.

Angela St. Mary‘s Convent Pembroke Street Greenwich St Mary's Church John Murphy

Missing Marine Fled While Insane At Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz June 23 Brigadier General Funston reports a missing marine cause alarm. The private Hein richs Thobe had been under observation for mental condition. No mention of capture by Mexican federals.

Vera Cruz Funston Heinrichs Thobe

Catlin Is Deposed As Clerk In City Board Confrontation

The city moved to depose Clerk Catlin as the board debated a new appointment. George M. Baldwin led in the ballot with two votes to Catlin’s one, and Baldwin will assume duties July 1. The board approved a contract with Star Electric for eighteen fire alarm boxes at 375 each, higher than past prices. Commissioner Lynch urged more frequent meetings to improve supervision amid political tensions. Clerk Catlin, in an interview, defended his tenure and said the board should decide if Baldwin takes the post.

Board of Contract and Supply Mr. Seeley Leeds Catlin Wilson Baldwin Mr. Leeds George M Ton. Farmer Tan

Man Charged With Shooting Held On 82500 Bond

Bristol June Charles Dickan who is alleged to have shot Charles Shiver last Sunday was arraigned in city court today on a charge of assault with intent to kill The case was continued until July 7 under 2500 bond in default of which Dickau was locked up The shotgun used in the shooting was found hidden in nearby woods by authorities

Consta Quint Mest Tam Tiew International Silver Company Seaview Avenue Shaview Avenus Sage Pubic Sieik Topeka Bridgeport Clinton Avenue Pembroke Street Washington Avenue North Avenue Trumbulline Mn Lea Werren Bros Corminsion Bristol Charles Dickan Charles Shiver West Hartford Dickau

Pennybacker Improves After Nervous Collapse in Mishawaka

Pennybacker of Austin, Texas, president of the general federation penny clubs, suffered a nervous collapse in Mishawaka yesterday. He is much improved today.

South Bend Ind Pennybacker Austin Peany Clubs Pasterday Mishawaka

Various Brief Political and Local News Items

Edward Ketcfowell of Rochester fell on hot water and injured his neck. John M. Holly of La Crosse Wis died at home. Le Fanon H celebrated its 150th anniversary. General Gregorio Velez Argentina minister of war resigned. Fire at Branston House Long Branch destroyed building. Fire damaged John Cissin mansion Morristown. Journeymen Horsesheers union opened annual convention Memphis. Mrs Alice Howerd widow of Bron son Howard dead in Lorton. Shamrock IV towed to Solent for trial but wind strong. Congressman W G Hammiend won Democratic governor nomination by 800 votes. About 400 taxicab employees of Olason Seaman Transportation Co New Fores struck. Judge Howard S Clinch NY named president of Northern Baptist convention Boston. Heavy rains washed out eastern Kansas railroad tracks. About 1509 members of the American Traffic on the ice Cagat wreck near Vinton bridge. Dacaba Poke Wake WOK GEE sunk. Frederick Cromwell former treasurer Mutual Life Insurance Co died Manhattan NJ. Kentucky tobacco pooling statute unconstitutional per supreme court. Robbery incident left William Halley Pittsburgh injured and ambulances summoned. Margaret Wilson daughter of the president to direct community music in Social Center Magazine. State department notified President Zamar of Harti has taken field against the resolution.

Vinton Bridge oDacaba Frederick Cromwell The Mutual Life Insurance Co New York Mfandham N. J

Summer goods sale offers for boys and women clothes

A local sale lists boys wash suits with vestee in piquet ratine and Dickens styles, most $2.50 or $3, plus white and color mixes. Women vests, union suits, silk remnants, lace trims, and crepe flouncings priced from 10¢ to $2.25. Curtains, ribbons, and embroidery add to a bargain-laden department spread with numerous fabric types and colors displayed across aisles and floors.

Vestee

Meager 19th Century Notices From A Fragmentary Paper

Lightning starts a fire destroying an oil tank at Meadowlands Pe causing 35000 loss with 20000 insured. A new secretary, John C White, serves at the American Legation in San Do. The schooner George B Pearl goes aground near Liscomb in fog. crew saved. Militant suffragists burn Coedpoeth station and nearby buildings. W W Smith, bank examiner, ordered to Little Rock to take charge of closed State National Bank. Gertrude Schieminger of New Town loses both hands in trolley accident. William Torrens dies in New York. he was president of Wiliam Torrens Co. F F Ferrys hermit of Catharge Miss found dead on road. $7010 in pocket. Robert Wheeler of Indiana found 20 grain near river bend. forecast revenue 31000. Jacob Sotter of Pottstown head of Sotter Brothers Works dies after appendicitis operation. fortune estimated at 1000008.

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