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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
9
One Year in Adaynee notes the need to enforce motor vehicle laws with help from the State police. It cites frequent violations such as unlicensed driving muffler removal and inadequate horn signals, plus lax town enforcement, suggesting police reform and increased manpower.
A historic postal savings bank bill nears approval under President Taft, outlining deposits from $1, a 5 percent reserve for the U S Treasury, 30 percent in government bonds, and 65 percent in local banks, with varied interest and conversion options. The piece notes opposition from the East, praise from the West and South, and political remarks around the Ohio Democratic convention and party leadership.
A well dressed baby boy found crying in stateroom No 31 aboard the Richard Peck on the Sound steamboat at East River after a New Haven boarding and departure. A deserting woman was seen leaving the pier in distress. The stateroom was paid for by a dark complexioned man with a black mustache. A letter from Butler Business College addressed to Miss Amy Blackall was found. The baby was taken to Bellevue and may be christened Richard Peck if the mother is not located.
New Haven June 24 Miss Amy Blackall daughter of Robert Blackall yardmaster New Haven Railroad Portsea street lives at home. A letter addressed to her found on board the Richard Peck after a baby abandonment sparked astonishment from her father. She was formerly a Butler Business College student.
A New Haven railroad conductor from Salem Street pleaded guilty to defrauding the company by holding out tickets and selling them to scalpers. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and given bond for appeal under three hundred dollars.
Norwalk press notes William Vollmer aims to win the county sheriff seat as a Democratic challenger to Sid Hawley. Vollmer cites party unity and support from Fairfield county towns, with ex Senator Jeremiah Donovan coordinating the campaign. The piece also lists Vollmer’s community ties and fraternal memberships.
Ralph True of Bridgeport petitions habeas corpus in New Haven court to recover his six year old daughter from his former wife Mrs Agnes True. Judge Wolfe heard the case as of June 4.
The D M Read Co offers reduced lace curtains including Nottinghams and ruffled nets in small lots. Also promotes home ice cream making with White Mountain Alaska Champion Snowball Jack Frost freezers in multiple quarts sizes and prices. Basement Furnishing Store.
A local circular advertises a one day bargain sale with multiple low price lots. Items include porch screens, embroidered bands, white table oil cloth, undervests, men and children’s garments, dog collars, American flags, wax paper, shirts, linens, bleached crash, prints, muslin, gingham, and various fabrics. Window display promotes the event.
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