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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

10

Cuban Rebels Lose Leader in Havana Amid Civil War

Reports from the field claim General Estenoz, chief of the Cuban negro rebels, was killed. A special train was sent to Songo to verify the body, signaling a potential collapse of the insurgent movement and prompting officials to anticipate surrenders or further defections.

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Socialist Olsson Testimony Before Congressional Inquiry

Leonard Olsson of Tacoma testified before the congressional committee probing Judge Hanford. He said he would abide by U.S. laws, identified as Socialist Labor and Detroit wing of the IWW, supported the idea of governance by revolution by ballot, and supplied the party platforms of 1908 and 1912. He noted no reverence for the Constitution but pledged loyalty to the nation.

Seattle Wash Leonard Olsson Tacoma United States Cornelius P. Hanford Congressional Hanford Wlsson Socialist Labor Party Detroit Industrial Workers of the World J. Olsson Lism Olsson Socialist Labor Graham

Tom Thumb Wedding at Pequot Library Charms Southport

The King’s Daughters Circle at Southport Methodist Church staged a Tom Thumb Wedding at the Pequot Library auditorium. Guest list included notable figures via wireless homage and a playful ceremonial feast with cake souvenirs. The event featured a full cast of roles and musical recitals, described as the season’s most enjoyable entertainment.

Southport Pequot Library Niagara Falls Tom Thumb King’s Daughters Southport Methodist Church Mike Carrie E. Peters Brooklyn Stratton Jennings Hermen Pinkham Marjorie Northrop Groord Rollins Pinkham Irving Parcell Isabella Latin Geo. Egeling Allen Vorhees Ruth, Hyde Ruth Wells Marie Hemson Mildred Livingston William , Egeling Wm. Sherwood Ralph Cole

Local Notes From Sport Hill And Nearby Towns

Miss Helen C. Marsh returns home after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John H Candeen Mrs Joseph Affel of Bridgeport stays with sister Mrs George Goessinger Daily attendees at Wilson Street School in June included Edna Baldwin Elmer Demming Mary Pierson Rufus Troupe Millie Visney John Visney and teacher Miss Alice Cornell Millie Visney and John Visney attended every day Miss Evelyn Kent received a post card shower for her eighth birthday with over 75 cards Dr and Mrs John Macnie of Minneapolis and their two sons to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Fred E Siliman Miss Dorothy Davis returns home for vacation after a year at Newtown High School She earned first prize for highest average in sub freshman class Marjorie Jennings and Alec Mikes won best department prizes at Sport Hill School Miss Wallace Davis teaches Judd School and closed with exercises including singing recitations and school songs Guests and program details conclude with refreshments served afterward Matin Detainee: 2 days out of en.

Helen C. Marsh Sport Hill John H. Candeen Joseph Affel Bridgeport George Goessinger Wilson Street School Edna Baldwin Elmer Demming Mary Pierson Rufus Troupe Millie Visney John Visney Alice Cornell Evelyn Kent John Macnie Minneapolis Fred E._Siliman Dorothy Davis Newtown High School Davis Marjorié Jennings Alec ‘Mikes Mary Ferris Wallace Davis Judd School Francesells Dorothy Stillson George Davis Filen Swenson Bertha Liynezh Alice Sowenson Ruby Wells Lucy Stiligan Emma Welle Albert Swenson Ruth Davis

Public Works Chief Faces Backlash Over Sidewalk Orders

North Main Street property owners assail Director Courtade over enforced sidewalk rules. The Beaches Fred F Beath and Mrs Jennie C Beach resist, while other neighbors comply. Friction centers on apportionment funds and alleged lack of appropriation delaying action and raising questions about authority. The case touches on council decisions and city finances as tensions rise.

North Main Street Coutade Public Works Department Direc- Courtade Common Council Fred F Beath Jennie C. Beach Bettween Westfield Avertue Savoy Street Public“works” Department Saletes Vane -A Federal Treasury

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