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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1909

Page

3

Bingham Sues Gaynor for $100000 Damages

The case pits Col. George B. McClellan against Justice Gaynor in a defamation action for $100000. The long standing dispute centers on alleged injuries to reputation amid political and legal pressures within New York City.

Te York Wic J. Gaynor Supreme George B. McClellan City of New York Theodore A. Bingham U. 5 A Gen. Bingham Gaynor Ham

Death notice for J. Kelly in city on June 25 1909

DIED in this city June 25 1909 J Kelly aged 29 invited to attend funeral services at Ener-S Undertaking Parlors Cullinan Fullina 864 Main on Monday June 28 at 8 30 am at St Michael s Church Conn Friday

J. Kelly Ener Cullinan @fuliina St. Michael's Coma Ball Conn

Eighth Grade Diplomas for Many Pupils in City Schools

Prospect and Barnum schools graduate 106 pupils with eighth grade diplomas. Honors go to numerous students across Lincoln, Waltersville, Shelton, and Washington schools. Certificates issued, perfect attendance noted, and a piano fund contribution announced by the Lincoln school.

Prospect and Barnum

Certificates of Honor Awarded in City Schools

The article notes excellent records in a city school with teachers teaching English and standard curriculum. Certificates of progress were granted to Room 24 students from 4 to 23, with a list of names including Belina De Rosa, Jacob Dolid, Emily Cebriola, and others. Certificates of honor were given in all other city schools where grades are below eight.

In Missouri at Theatres Featuring Nat Goodwin

Next week's offering presents Augustus Thomas drama In Missouri starring Nat Goodwin as the lead. Kate Vernon, daughter of Joe Vernon, returns from college aided by Sheriff Jim Radburn of Pinke County. A charming stranger Travers stirs hope of city life, while Miss Fleming plays Kate and John Ince portrays Sheriff Radburn.

Mr. Poli Augustus Thomas Great Northwest Missouri Nat Goodwin Kate Vernon Joe Vernon Jim Radburn Pinke County Kate Travers Miss Fleming Sheriff Jim Radburn John Ince

Circus Day Struggles as Local Folk Skip Circus Vendors

Friday brought poor turnout for the local circus with fakirs and refreshment vendors reporting weak sales. Buyers from Greenfield Hil, Southport, Fairfield, Trumbull, and Redding were absent, blamed on heat and competing farm work, while afternoon attendance lagged and the evening crowd was smaller than the big top could hold.

Carter Mtry Greenfield Hil Southport Fairfield Trumbull Redding Barnum’s

Guests at Army and Navy Club Dinner

At the Griswold Eastern Point the annual Army and Navy Club meeting drew Major Boudren Col Richard Fitzgibbons Judge A Beers Lyman Cat lin Sheriff Charles Stagg and former Representative S C Dickenson. Mr Dickenson was elected a vice president of the organization.

Army and Navy Club Griswold Eastern Point Thomas Boudren Richard Fitzgibbons A. B. Beers Lymands. Catlin Charles E. Stagg Stratford S. C. Dickenson Dickenson

Death from a fall on a Waterbury back porch

Swadie Sosin aged 43 a Russian Jew died after losing balance while throwing a pan of water from a third story back porch in Waterbury. He weighed 250 pounds and injuries sustained caused his death a few hours later.

United Press Waterbury Swadie Sosin

Wilton Counterfeiters Held In Heavy Bonds Today

Six alleged counterfeiters captured after a Wilton Conn. plant raid were arraigned in federal court and bound over to September term. Mandra Figuillo Filore Posca and Amico each posted 5000 bond while Joseph Figelle, alleged backer of Sheeane, faced a 10000 bond.

United Press New Haven Wilton Conn United States District Court Mandra Figuillo Filore Posca Amico Joseph Figelle Sheeane

Shattuck Wins Grand American Trap Shooting Handicap

Fred Shattuck of Columbus Ohio captured the Grand American trap shooting handicap title after a quadruple tie was resolved today. John R. Livingston of Springfield Alabama finished a close second amid a field including William Wettleaf of Nickles Iowa and George Burns of Cleveland.

Chicago Fred Shattuck Columbus John R. Livingston Springfield Ala Shattuck Livingston William A. Wettleaf Nickles Iowa George Burns Cleveland Zeton

Tragedy Letter Details Eastman Says He Had No Hand

Baltimore police reveal the unsent letter from Eastman claiming he authored the account of a bungalow murder. He says two Annapolis couples and Mrs Woodill were present. a jealousy linked blow killed Edith and another man. Detectives hunt for an wounded accomplice as police call the letter a fabrication.

United Press Baltimore Vinnie Bradcomb Eastman Annapolis Woodill Vinnie MacDaniels Talbot County Shanahan Edith Bob P. S Pennsylvania Railroad Easton Chesapeake Bay

The Circus A Comment on Ringling Bros Experience

A writer contrasts old and new Ringling Bros circus culture noting cheaper peanuts in bags, improved seating and lighting, faster performances, and a cleaner, more fashionably ordered atmosphere. The piece laments lost grit and the nostalgic charm of earlier days while praising modern comforts and efficiency.

Ringling Bros Ike Standard

Stanton couple in critical condition after shooting at home

The condition of William Stanton the vegetable peddler and his wife Margaret remains unchanged at Bridgeport hospital. It was a poor night for the pair with authorities stating neither is expected to recover, though Margaret has slightly better odds. Stanton shot his wife and attempted suicide.

William Stanton Margaret Bridgeport Stanton

P J Cronan Dead Head of Paper Box Firm Dies at 62

Patrick J Cronan aged 62 head of the P J Cronan Company paper box firm died at his New Haven home after several weeks illness. He served in the Civil War navy and is survived by four children including Lieutenant Robert Henderson U S N wife of his daughter and Lieutenant William P Cronan U S N among his sons with another son James P Cronan of Boston and Urban Cronan traveling in Spain.

New Haven Patrick J. Cronan P. J. Cronan Company Navy Robert Henderson William P. Cronan James P. Cronan Boston Urban Cronan Spain

Good Luck Lombard Home From Ireland Visit

Dick Lombard arrives home in good health after touring Ireland with relatives. He brings back souvenirs for friends and his sister Mary Lombard plans to live with him in the city. Dick’s many friends are glad he returned safely. WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.

Dick Lombard Ireland Mary Lombard

Thermometer Tops 91 Degrees Amid Week of Heat

The thermometer hovered near ninety all week and reached 91 today, with records briefly touching 94 degrees at 3 PM yesterday and again today at 2 15 PM. The heat persists with little relief expected.

Yale and Harvard Race Today at Five

New London reports Yale and Harvard fours will race this evening at five on a two mile downstream course.

YALE Harvard United Press New London

Militia May Be Called Out In Trolley Strike

Crosse Wisconsin June 26 Adjutant General C N Boardman arrived to take charge and prevent rioting as trolley strike tensions rise If needed two local militia companies may be called out and troops rushed from Douglas fifty miles away where the second regiment camped today A Greek named Hpaminondas is mentioned in a separate item about a civic office theory and dignity The text also includes short humorous items and a housekeeper ad later in the excerpt.

Butler Petersburg Almond Eye Sonny Athens Pat United Press Crosse Wis C. N. Boardman Douglas Hpaminondas

Mohair Swim Suits Offer Light Comfortable Wear

An advertisement promotes mohair bathing suits praised as light and durable for swimming and bathing. It notes mohair’s quick drying, shape retention when wet, and lists styles in blue brown and black with trims. Prices range from $1 50 to $12 50 and stock is on the second floor.

Bargain Bedspreads From Factory Cleared Shortage Lot

A large bedspread maker discounted soiled stock sold to a store at cut prices. Crocheted crib and full spreads in fringe and plain styles offered well below regular values from 89 cents to 4.50 dollars. Limited quantity. sale expected to end in a couple days.

Marseilles

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