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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

10

City Attorney Challenges Warrenite Pact in Bridgeport

City Attorney William H. Comley Jr. urges the Common Council to treat the Warren Brothers contracts as illegal and void. Aldermen authorize a committee to confer with the paying and sewer commission to seek an amicable settlement and to straighten out the muddle over Warrenite pavement.

Warren Brothers William H. Comley, Jr Common Council Bridgsport Robinson Eee Paving and Sewer Commission Mii Morazi James H. O'Rourke Wilson O’ Rourke Alder- Miller Warrenite Paying and Sewer Commission Isingus Director of Public Works A. H. Terry MacFaydén North Main Street Brooklawn Avenue Meaney Terry Coughlin Moorey Aldermman Casey Borough of Queens New York City Casey City of Bridgeport Warrenitte Charlies Blackwell MacFayden Joseph Quint C. S. Blackman Charles Lund

Mrs Catherine Flynn Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Catherine Flynn wife of James Flynn died at her home 36 Benhaim Avenue late yesterday afternoon after several weeks illness. She is mourned by a large circle of friends and survived by her husband two daughters Mary and Catherine and three sons John Henry and Joseph.

Catherine Flynn James Flynn Benhaim Avenue Mary Catherine John Henry Joseph

Summer Millinery Sale Highlights This Independence Week

A local shop advertises special values this week on summer hats and headwear. The promotion targets Independence Day shoppers with discounted styles and limited-time offers.

Williams May Resign Over US Policy Views

Washington reports George Fred Williams the American minister to a major post may resign soon after voicing strong opinions on United States foreign policy and European powers. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs William Lyons are guests of relatives in Long Island. Tickets for a summer fete at the Jennings residence are sold at Randall's drug store and Fairfield post office switch with free auto shuttle for ticket holders.

Washington George Fred Willams United States Williams William Lyons Long Island Oliver G. Jennings Randall's Drug Store Fairfield Post Office

Fairfield Opens New Red Men Tribe Unquowa

Last evening a first meeting of the new Red Men tribe was held at the Girls club rooms. It was voted to name the group Unquowa after an old local Indian chief with H King as the choice for leader, to be confirmed at the next meeting.

Tribe of Red Men Girls’ Club H_ King Sheriff Elwood Bridgeport Elwood Penfield Avenue Sherman School Eastern Underwear Company O. G. Jennings St. Paul's Church New York Max Miller Hhas Elizabeth N. J J. O. Wright Charles Collins Collins Anna Harris John Brooklyn N. Y John Lasher Bridgewater Friends Dorothy Killian St. George’s Church George Parker Edythe Riker Seabright

Decision Delayed in Dentist Case

The trial of Dr. A. G. Jones for illegally practicing dentistry was continued before Judge Coughlin after noon yesterday in city court. Verbal clashes arose between counsel and witnesses as County Health Officer Hill accused Jones and Kumpitsch of collusion. Defense attorney DeForest claimed witnesses were coached and attacked Hill’s zeal to convict.

A. G. Jones Coughlin Armisteerto Jones George HB. Hill

Fire Destroys Shed as House Damaged on Hanover and State

Fire early today caused damage to a house at 16 Hanover Street occupied by Andrew Neilson and completely destroyed a shed at 766 State Street. The blaze started in the garret and spread to the shed. firefighters saved the house despite the roof catching fire. The cause remains unknown and part of the house was unoccupied.

Andrew Neilson Hanover Street State Street Neilson

Pilgrim Route Visited Historic Connecticut Homes

S A R pilgrims touring Hartford visited the state library and then gazed at the former residences of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charles Dudley Warner, Isabella Beecher Hooker, and Mark Twain. They moved to Windsor and Suffield, viewing Loomis Ellsworth and Granger sites before crossing to Agawam on the Connecticut river with state officials carrying the flag.

Hartford Cambridge Washington Pilgrimis State Library Harriet Beecher Stowe Charles Dudley Warner Isabella Beecher Hooker Mark Twain Windsor Loomis D.A.R Suffield Washington Elm Charles L. Spencer Spencer Sibbel Dwight Kent Gideon Granger United States Agawam Mass Connecticut River F. Clarence Bissell Springfield

Weather forecast and rebel clash report from Hayti

An area of high pressure over the Ohio valley brings cool pleasant weather in northern districts east of the Mississippi. Minnesota disturbance shows no major storm east of the Rockies. New Haven forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies and light to moderate west winds. General Dorsillen, rebel leader, was killed in a clash with Haytian troops near Cape Hastian. Farmer Want Ads, One Cent a Word.

Ohio’ Valley Mississippi River Minnesota Rocky Mountains Dorsillen Cape Hastian Hayti

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