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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1913

Page

4

Boxing fans find high regard from diverse leaders and stars

The article surveys broad admiration for boxing among royalty, presidents, politicians, actors, and sports figures. It cites George V, Roosevelt, La Follette, Gibson, Drexel Biddle, Cohan, Goodwin, and others as enthusiasts or participants, noting boxing’s cultural reach and occasional criticisms. It also recalls historic bouts and notable fighters from 1890 to 1883 in brief timeline form.

Dexing Maurice Meeterlinck Au‘thor Boxine George V Lama Pirace Wales Roosevelt White House Mike T Bob" LaFollette Wisconsin Waldo New York Percy Grant George J. Gould Gen. Wood Gen. Miles James ©. Sullivan A. A.w A. J. Drexel Biddle Phila@eiphiia Robert Hills George M. Cohan Nat Goodwin

Burglars Loot Millinery Store on Main Street

A malicious burglary in the Millinery company on the second floor at 1113 Main Street damaged costly stock. Entry through a rear window yielded a small cash sum. extensive destruction of feathers followed. Access reportedly required scaling roofs and a yard extension behind the building.

Main Street Middle Street a@ marrow

Cheney Of Cubs Exposes Wagner Weakness At Plate

Chicago star Larry Cheney claims Hans Wagner of the Pirates shows a striking weakness on fast balls inside the strike zone. Cheney says Wagner, who has batted .824 over 17 years, trends to swing at curves and is vulnerable after two strikes. He notes he kept Wagner relatively quiet over eight games last season by mixing fast balls inside with his repertoire.

Larry Cheney Chicago Cub Christy Mathewson Hans Wagner Pittsburg Cheney Wagner Bill Brennan Pirates King’ Cole Chicago Joe Tinker Hans Archer Cole

John V Shepherd in Critical Condition After Fairfield Accident

John V. Shepherd, the well known clerk, remains in critical condition at Galen Hospital after a Fairfield automobile crash last Sunday. Doctors report little or no change in his status with the patient often unconscious and the prognosis still guarded.

John V. Shepherd Fairfield the Galen Hospital

Arrested for Driving by Discharging Trolley Car

Henry Arnold of Swift & Co was arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Gorgas after trying to push a heavily loaded meat wagon past a streetcar at Howard Avenue. Arnold failed in city court, case continued tomorrow. Funeral for Mrs Mary Howe held at St Mary's Church with Rev Lieferman officiating. burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Relatives and friends attended. Bearers named Connors, Ryan, O'Brien, Rock, McGovern, Slavin.

Henry ‘Arnold East Main Street Swift & Co Gorgas Howard Avenue Arnold Mary Howe Charles C. Chapman Stratford Avenue St. Mary’s Church Father Lieferman Michael Connors William Ryan Andrew O’brien Frederick Rock Christopher McGovern Albert Slavin St. Michael's Cemetery

Courtade Laments Loss of Authority Over Inspectors

Director of Public Works Jacob A. Courtade accused the Pav ing and Sewer commission of stripping him of authority by empowering commissioners to select inspectors from a filed list after July. He argued the move reduces his control over field work, while Commissioner Brown defended it. The meeting noted Staples will retire July 1, and other sewer contracts were awarded to Pierce Manufacturing Burns and B D Pierce Jr. company. Progress reports on Park Avenue were presented by Supt. Chapman and City Engineer Terry.

Public Works Jacob A. Courtade Paving and Sewer Commission Clifford B. Wilson William R. Brown Courtade Brown Frank T. Staples Mne Fairfield Golden Hill Stratford Avenue Pierce Manufacturing Company Beers Street Burns Company B. D. Pierce Jr. Company C. H. Chapman The Connecticut Company A. H. Terry Park Avenue

Peichert Fined For Carrying Revolver

Edward Peichert a Worth Worthington saloon keeper was arraigned in city court for carrying a revolver during a recent battle that led to a Caruso conviction and the wounding of Frank Gordon. He received a $25 fine plus costs after a clemency plea by attorney Thomas Cullinan. Bonds for appeal were set at $100.

Edward Peichert Worth Washington Avenue Frank Caruso Frank Gordon Thomas Cullinan

Burroughs Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Bridgeport

Mr and Mrs James Richard Burroughs mark 25 years since their June 28 1888 South Congregational church wedding. A 7 to 11 reception at their Fairchild Avenue home features red and white rose decor and family helpers from Brooklyn. Guests include relatives and neighbors as they recall a well known Bridgeport union.

James Richard Burroughs Burroughs Fair Beld Avenue Mark Hallam Joseph Torrey John S. Chumsero Marion Hallam Brooklyn Lois Cole Kathleen Banks Carrie Banks South Congregational Church R. S. McNeille John Lindsey St. John’s Episcopal Church Mary Frances Wells Charles Wells South Church George Burroughs Bridgeport National Bank Angie Terry Charles B. Read George B. Wheeler Edward S. Willett F. A. Rice Fred Wells Hallam Bridgeport

Clergymen to see first Man and Superman at Plaza

At least thirty five local clergymen are set to attend the Plaza theater stock company’s first performance of Man and Superman on Monday afternoon. Plaza managers invited ministers to gauge reception and may withdraw if clergy deem it off color. City officials plan to attend.

Poli Plaza Theater Plaza

Bold Robber Detected In Hartford Home Break-In

Hartford police report a bold house robbery attempt on Bellview street. A. Strouch said a man entered during the night and tried to take earrings from Mrs. Strouch, but fled when she awoke. The intruder left with a pair of trousers containing two gold watches and small change.

Hartford A. Strouch Bellview Street

Clearance Sale of Hats and Trimmings

A clear announcement notes reduced prices with hats and untrimmed hats selling for less than half their former prices. Flowers Feathers and trimmings also discounted to below half price.

Recollections of Guy de Maupassant by His Valet

Dr Edwin F Bowers surveys Francois Valet’s intimate portrait of Guy de Maupassant. The book covers the writer’s childhood, strength, humor, love of animals, battles with brain illness, and final struggles, praising its vivid, witness-based portrayal.

Guy Demaupassant Guy de Maupassant Francois John Lane de Maupassant DeMaupassant DéMaupassant

Building Permits Issued For Bridgeport Developments

Thirteen permits totaling 38510 in cost were approved by Bridgeport's Board of Building Commissioners. Projects include a three story brick addition to Bridgeport Hospital, a hollow tile ward building, nurses’ home, laundry and power plant, with bids open until July 7. Multiple new homes and commercial blocks are planned across the city, with various contractors and locations cited.

Board of Building Commissioners Bridgeport Hospital Nathaniel ‘W. Bishop Broad John la Resista Corset Co Norman Street Railroad Avenue J. W. Davis W. F. Charles Mill Hill Avenue Julia B. Walker Eaton Street East Street C. W. Nettleton John Szekers Hansen Avenue Forichard Lombard John J. MacFarland Bishop Avenue M. M. Granat Sixth Street Cc. C. Hawley A. W. Burritt Co Wells Place Stratford Cc. E. Chatneuff Howard Avenue Thate Street C. Barnum Seeley Catherine Kennedy Pequonnock Grand Streets Liefield Brothers Broad Street Logan Bros Main Street Bulle Head F. Winthrop -Pyle Washington Terrace Schwartz Bros Bridgeport Bristol Empire Amusement&Co New York John Mayansik Spruce Street Peter Street Nicola Adrian Grand Street DeVer H. Warner Park Place Malcolm Macfayden International Silver Co Seaview Crescent Avenues Yost Typewriter Co Siemon Hard Rubber Corporation State Street Mary Es Posito Wheeler Avenue Salts Textile Co Nichols Street Kossuth Theresa Stapleton North Side Hanley Avenue A. Stahl The Galen Corporation Myrtle Avenue A. Rehill Hunting Street John Shea

Pain free dentistry raises local debate in Bridgeport

Dr Don R Beebe notes in Bridgeport at least 24 dentists including himself are using a simple analgesic before tooth operations. He explains analgesia as a midway state between anesthesia and full sensation, allowing talk sight and movement while pain remains absent and with no nauseating after effects.

Don R. Beebe Meigs Bridgeport

Pool Seller Fined in Hartford Police Court

Archie H Bow man of Putnam trainman pled guilty to selling baseball pools a two and a half month habit and was fined 25 by Justice McConville who warned of possible superior court action. Charity Department grocery distribution will shift to Thursday July 3 due to Fourth of July.

Hartford Archie H. Bowman Putnam McConville Bowman Charity Department Spd VGA

Elks Plan Fine Trip for Grand Lodge Reunion

The Smith Murray Co Elks organize a multi day rail and lake tour starting Sunday from Bridgeport, with special Lehigh Valley train to Rochester and side trips to Niagara Falls Lake Ontario Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay and Clayton. It details timetable landmarks prices and accommodations ending back in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport New York Grand Central Terminal Lehigh Valley Station Rochester Lehigh Valley Newark N. J Bethlehem United States Steel Company Mead Chunk Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Blue Ridge Mountains Lake Seneca Switzerland of America Lehigh Valley Railroad Seneca River Lake Ontario America Niagara Falls Thousand Islands N. H Charlotte Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company Alexandria Bay Thousand Island House Niagara

Delaney Returns After Twenty Years Away From Home

John D L Delaney, brother of Prosecutor Alexander De Laney, reappeared in his birth city visiting his mother Mrs DeLaney on Arch Street. He has spent two decades in the southwest with Houston police and later in Indian Territory, where he led Republican politics as town chairman in his headquarters city. A fellow family member has lived in exile from Bridgeport for 23 years.

John DL. Delaney Alexander DeLaney Mre DeLaney Arch Street John Delaney South West Houston Teres Indian Territory Hie Bridgeport

Education trust for efficiency urged by U S official

Washington reports Dr K Babock of the United States Bureau of Education urges a national education trust created by consolidating smaller colleges and state institutions to reduce duplication and improve efficiency. The plan cites six state colleges and other institutions as wasteful. In Dayton Ohio Samuel Heck, 63, shot his 82 year old companion and then killed himself, believed deranged. a farmer want ad beckons.

Washington K. ©. Babcock United States Chureau of Education Dureau Samuel Heck Dayton

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