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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
11
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a bar, injury related baseball case, and a person named Collins connected to Philadelphia. The text hints at a fine or ban of $14,000 and mentions a unit, steps, and possible reconsideration, but is incomplete and unclear.
Committee of W isk Grover Clevelands association chaired by George F. Parker planned attendance at Princeton for an anniversary event. A wreath was sent and living cabinet members noted. John F. H. Landis, superintendent, resigned amid the Philadelphia mint chaos.
Dundee June 24 Frorace Courte nay Gammell Forbes nineteenth Baron Forbes premier baron and representative for Scotland killed himself by cutting his throat in a hotel where he had lived three months. He was 35, succeeded to the title in 1868. His heir is his brother Hon Atholl Monson Forbes born 1841.
In Butte Montana last night a riot at the miners hall left one man dead a second fatally wounded and many injured as more than twenty dynamite blasts wrecked buildings and shattered glass. Governor Stewart prepared to call state troops to curb further disorder while Western Federation leaders fled town amid denials from local officials.
Harmony Lodge No 71l Independent Order of Bnai Brith held a large evening notables and guests at the Sagal Building, celebrating a successful season. The lodge reported banner presentation for district membership gains, charity ball proceeds to Hebrew societies, Washington birthday party for children, a banquet to Rabbi Stephen Wise, a 25th wedding anniversary for President Isaac Moss, and plans for future speakers under its Forum. A rich musical program featured vocalists, instrumental acts, dance numbers, and an address by County Sheriff William Vollmer.
Nathan Goldman and Attorney Charles H. Shapiro led the committee for a musical program. The house committee, chaired by Maximilian Stein, organized the luncheon and refreshments for attendees.
A compiled note recalls key boxing events and figures from the past, including Jim Corbett versus Tom Sharkey draws in San Francisco, bouts involving Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Welsh, Baldwin, and Burns, plus several 1910s title defenses and notable draws across venues like Los Angeles and London. The piece highlights endurance on longer bouts, careers of Frankie Burns, Abe Attell, and Matty Baldwin, and references charitable diets of vegetarians vs meat eaters in sustaining stamina.
Bert Brunstrup of East Norwalk quit his twenty five year painting job after a telegram announced his uncle died in Germany and left him chief heir to a 17 million dollar estate. He plans to live in the United States and will not work while awaiting the legacy.
Abigail Lovejoy died Monday night at 71. Her funeral was held at the Sterling Widows' Home with Rev. H. E. Kelly officiating. burial followed in Lakeview cemetery. The six month old Mildred Marte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Young, died Sunday evening. funeral was at 2:30 PM at the parents’ home on Bunnell street. interment at St Michael's cemetery. The United States supreme court has adjourned until October 12. The Vase and Window Boxes Filled John Reck & Son.
Washington observes the 29th wedding anniversary of the Poent and Wilson with no formal observance planned. It also marks the couple's second anniversary of the White House residence.
Chicago reportage notes the assassination of Italian investigator Frank De Maria near a famed local area called death corner. Authorities lack clues on the killer as the city resumes routine after the incident. Also mentioned are a brand cleanup in Bridgeport and a separate fire damage at Kiins Brothers star shop and two upcoming outdoor concerts by local bands.
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