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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

6

Health board telephones Sanitary Inspector under review

Investigation centers on a $4.36 bill for a home telephone linked to Sanitary Inspector David W. Lynch. Finance committee paused the initial $4.30 bill for a portion of services. cost was later alleged to be included in prior allowances by the Board of Apportionment. A separate $111.70 item related to police department signals awaits further inquiry.

Health Board David W. Lynch Finance Comm Health Ooard Ober

Brooklyn Toddler Falls to Death After Kitten Incident

A Brooklyn two year old, George Anderson, died after leaning from a third story window while playing with a kitten. The child tumbled to the concrete sidewalk below as the kitten wriggled free from his arms, ending a sleepless hot night.

United Press New York Brooklyn George Anderson

Theatres Show New Acts and Accidents at Smiths

The theatre presents new acts including Bridgeport duo La Rex and La Lex in a first Bridgeport appearance in years. An accident at yesterday’s matinee injured acrobat Greiner, breaking his shoulder and forcing six to seven weeks off. Polls show baby contest votes rising with prizes of 20, 10, and 5 gold.

Smith's Theatre Greiner la Foss Stock Company

Poli's Mrs Temple Telegram draws large audiences at popular theatre

Poll's all star Stock company presents Mrs Temple Telegram to packed houses. Miss Fleming gains popularity as Mrs Temple while Mr Ince delivers a splendid Jack Temple. The entire company performs as the morning program features souvenir photos of a company member.

Mrs. Temple Miss Fleming Mr. Ince Jack Tem Tinee

First Race Saturday Motor Paced Championship

Boston June 24. The first of ten races to decide the middle distance motor paced championship of America will be held at Revere Cycle Track on Saturday. The event includes four heats with riders Moran Connolly Hayes and Anderson. The final heat covers 15 miles. Connolly and Hayes race for the five mile motor paced championship during the meet.

United Press Boston America Revere Moran Connolly Hayes Anderson Connolly Hayes

Antique Freezers and Linens on Sale at Local Market

The ad highlights the Alaska cedar tub Freezer with 1 to 6 quart sizes, the White Mountain Freezer with triple motion, and the Champion Freezer in 1 to 4 quarts. It notes prices, materials, and agent status, plus satin striped lawn, white goods, rainproof silk umbrellas, waxed paper rolls, and an undermuslin sale with nightgowns and petticoats.

Alaska White Mountain Champion

Read Co Promises Balloons for Circus Visit

The D M Read Co advertises balloons for the upcoming circus, noting past sales when crowd demand led to a quick sellout and stating readiness to meet crowd demand this time.

Old Manx Banknotes and Curious Tales

The Liverpool Post recalls Manx postwar note private issues with shilling and sixpence promissory cards that circulated freely, even among humble traders, until a court case required 350 pounds in claims paid with thousands of worthless notes. Other anecdotes cover dramatic critics, a supper dispute, sight loss jokes, Gustave Doré's passport incident, a brutish husband, a prodigal son, and Beaconsfield on frankness.

Liverpool Post Castletown Peel Glenfaba

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