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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

7

These Suits Cross the Border of Value at 17 50

A Meigs & Co. sales pitch extols suits priced at 17 50 and other price points. It touts value, finish, and tailoring, promising a made-for-me fit, with offerings for Young Men and Men in sacks, homespuns, serges, and greys. The ad urges window shoppers to compare prices to justify consideration of the Meigs line.

Meigs & Co W. L. Douglas W.L. Douglas Brockton Mass Main Street Deport G Shoes

New steamer Winona to replace Lenoir at Pleasure Beach

Winona will supplant Lenoir as the regular steamer between Stratford Avenue bridge and Pleasure Beach, opening Saturday. The Union Steamboat Co. vessel will carry 1000 passengers, debuting at 11 am, with hourly trips later. A Seaview route and a Henry Street line are planned. dredging and boardwalk work near the Beach are complete. Bath houses and the beach area are in top condition for the opening.

Winona Lenoir Stratford Avenue Bridge Pleasure Beach H. F. Gaynor M: m Heirs Union Steamboat Co New York Seaview Avenue Henry Street T. A. Scott Company

Beached Crowds as Mercury Reaches 85 Degrees

At shortly after 3 pm yesterday the temperature hit 85 and beaches were crowded. Police search for three men who jostled Forta Zamagon of 14 Bank Street on Minute Street Tuesday night and robbed him of 4.65 dollars. Zamagon provided a detailed description to investigators.

Forta Zamagon Bank Street Minute Street

U S Demands Apology Over Petrolite Submarine Attack

Washington voices a firm note to Vienna denouncing the Austrian submarine attack on the Standard Oil tanker Petrolite as a deliberate insult to the flag and a violation of American rights. It seeks an apology for the commander, punishment, and indemnity, with Austria urged to promptly comply.

Washington Austria Petrolite State Department United States Otf Mediterranean Lansing Penfield Vienna Navy Department Foreign Office Leters Algiers Department

Fireman Callahan Retired On Half Pay After 35 Years

Bridgeport fire department Engine No.5 veteran John H Callahan, born 1852, retired on half pay effective July 1 after 35 years service. Ferdinand Senger promoted to fill his post. Hoseman George Smith moves to Senger’s former role. Also notes transfer of 923.35 between city departments and a $30,500 manual alarm system installation to begin within days. Boxing bouts between white and Negro pugilists sanctioned at Albany by the State Athletic Commission.

John H. Callahan Bridgeport Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners Ferdinand Senger Senger George Smith No. 5 Callahan Police Department Fire Department Board of Apportionment State Athletic Commission Albany

Harrisburg man shoots sweetheart Violet Maugans

Harrisburg authorities search for Elmer Beavens after he fires eight bullets at his sweetheart Violet Maugans. The injured woman is reported dying as detectives pursue the suspect.

Harrisburg, Pa Elmer Beavens Violet Maugans

WORN OUT PEOPLE WARNINGS OF A SLUGGISH LIVER

Worn-out feelings and digestive complaints signal a sluggish liver. Leonardi's Liver-Aid, a pure vegetable remedy, promises quick relief without griping or harmful calories. Safe for all ages, it purifies and strengthens the liver. available 50c at Hindle's Drug Stores 987 Main and 309 Main.

Leonardi Hindle Main Street

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