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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1913

Page

4

Major League Camp News and College Scouting Updates

March marks the start of spring training with all major league teams in southern camps led by managers such as Bill Dahlen and a new Yankees alignment. Scouts hunt for a second baseman like Pratt, while Griff faces challenges finding a replacement. discusses Haskell Institute’s claim of a James Thorpe relative and a Northwestern University matter.

Brooklyn Bill Dahlen Yankees South Haskell Institute Lawrence Kan James Thorpe Giants Seace Grimm Senators Pratt St Louis Browns Kahor Griff Old Building Trades League Fox

Baseball Captains and Camp News From Spring Training

White Sox training opens at Paso Robles with four missing players Fournier Besterty Kuhn and Russell expected soon. Morrie Fath injured diving into a shallow pool. Roger Bresnahan trains at Tampa seeking weight loss as contract dispute with St Louis Cardinals lingers. Big league catchers serve as coaches influencing young pitchers.

Callahan White Sox Paso Robles Cel Sox Lester Fournier Besterty Kuhn Russell Roger Bresnahan St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Chicago Roger

Store to Rent at 22 Paleseta Avenue with retail space

Advertisement lists a store for rent at 22 Paleseta Avenue 22x108 tent shaped for picture theatre but suitable for first class retail. Apply to Arthur M. Witson agent 32 Kincoln Build st. Masonic Association Bridgeport Conn. March 1913. Board of Directors declares four percent dividend on Capital Rock of this Association. April 2 1913. Pattie L. Holzer Treasurer.

Paleseta Avenue Arthur M. Witson Kincoln Builds

Yale Seniors Vote Beer Best Beverage

Yale seniors at New Haven in a fragmentary student poll reveal beer as the favorite drink among 138 drinkers while 158 abstained. Champagne garners 22 votes. smoking rises with cigarettes tied to pipes usurping popularity. Politics show 258 voters with 11 Republicans, 74 Democrats, 27 Progressive, 25 independents, and 7 Progressive Republicans. chapel vote favors 113 for and 165 against.

New Haven Yale Thomas Collins RG. Speer New York

Supremes of Bethlehem Lodge Dinner Hosting State Officers

Bridgeport seven lodges of the Shepherds of Bethlehem hosted a reception after a business meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. Harbor Master Paddock served as toastmaster and Major Wilson gave an address of welcome. Supreme officers listed include Morrison Ballentyne Wickett, Yatton, Cleaver, Carr and others.

Bridgeport Shepherds of Bethlehem Reeve Supreme Lodge Odd Felrows Krill Paddock Major Wilson E. B. Morrison Philadelphia John T. Ballentyne Ansonia Beribe Eva Wickett Camden N. 3

Taffeta and Messaline Silk Petticoats and White Lawn Waists Sale

A catalog snippet lists ta feta and messaline silk petticoats and white lawn shirt waists with prices changing from $2.25 to $3.50 for petticoats and $0.89 to $3.00 for shirts, noting sale reductions to 48c 75c 98c 1.48 and 1.98.

Police Board weighs age limits for new patrolmen

At a full meeting the Police Board discussed barring applicants over 36 from joining the force while President George Hill urged accepting all applications. Names of nine applicants were read with ages from 24 to 38 and the board set a Friday session to hear charges against Patrolman Anderson. Also approved were appointments at Sokolhan and a plan to provide safer carrying methods for sidearms and new lockers at precincts.

Police Board Lou P. Bristol George 5. Hill Lou Bristol Hill Bristol Thomas J. Pender Stillman Street Joseph Ratzenberger Worden Avenue Robert C. Saunders Hanic Gilbert Street William ©. O'Hara Restaurateur Wall Street James E. English Broad Street Dennis J. Sullivan Teamater Jorgen Angustenbere Bridge Carpenter Wood Avenue Miles McLaughlin Adams Express Company Harrison Court Walter Geilette John F. Anderson Stiles Judeon George Arnold Michael Fecho Sokolhan Birmingham George Simons Richard J. Murphy

Burglars Steal $100,000 in Hartford Residence

Robbers pried into the Hartford home of the late Robert G. Erwin, president of the Southern Railway, taking jewels and cash totaling $100,000. Police remain puzzled and silent. The widow Mrs Julia Erwin occupies the house with servants. a car was seen near the scene suggesting suspects used it.

Hartford March Robert G. Erwin Southern Railway Company Julia H. M Erwin Mra Erwin

Weekly Building Permits Total 32200 Across City

The past week saw building permits issued with a combined value of 32200. Projects include remodels on Main Street, frame barns on Jewett and Atlantic, several multi family dwellings, a theatre and business block plan, and new shops on Main and Seaview avenues. The report also notes discussions in Washington over canal tolls and potential arbitration.

Charles Rupert West Side East Main Street Main Street Lyrie Theatre Ahlad Gousette Philip Wilkins Family House Cleveland Avenue Lendon Wilson

Wood Addresses Board of Trade on Falls Machine Growth

Clinton E. Woods factory manager of the American Graphophone Co spoke to the Board of Trade last evening about the growth and present extent of the falling machine business in America. His remarks on the local industry were of especial interest to members. A select concert program on Made In Bridgeport machines complemented the entertainment.

Clinton E. Woods American Graphophone Co Board of Trade America Bridgeport

Governor Baldwin Proclaims March 21 as State Fast Day

Fast Day designated by Gov. Baldwin for Friday March 21 with observances at home and in public worship. Proclamation notes calling on citizens to join in fasting and prayer in Hartford at the Capitol on February 27, 1913, during the Independence era.

Gov Baldwin Priday Commonwealth Capitol Hartford United States

Free Prescription Promises Quick Restorative Help for Men

A Detroit ad offers a physician approved recipe for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It claims a quick home remedy without drugs and invites men to write Dr. AL Robinson at 125 Luck Building Detroit to receive a free copy of the prescription in a plain envelope.

Robinson Detroit

New Nickels Arrive With Classy Buffalo Design

A quirky scene unfolds as transit workers and clerks receive the new five cent coin showing Chief Iron Trail on the obverse and a Buffalo Nickel motif on the reverse. The coin features small lettering but bold relief, with the motto pluribus unum and United States of America. Some worry about nickel slots clogging machines, while collectors note its artistic appeal.

Iron Trail Bronx U.S Connecticut National Bank United States of America Treasury Department Harry Quinn

Six Die in Dewey Hotel Fire in Omaha

In Omaha the Dewey Hotel blaze killed six people with 200 workers combing rubble through the night. One body, a woman burned beyond recognition, was found and identified later as Renefre H. Richards, a stockyards inspector. A second body recovered earlier today was confirmed as Richards. Debris clearing continues with a new shift of 200 men.

Omaha Neb Dewer Hotel Renefre H. Richards Omake Dieht

Vision of St John at Waaningwature Church

The Vision of St John by Geoabe is set for tomorrow at Waaningwature Church with Ada Teck Mrs John Thompeon and Mr LH Crossman performing. The Eble Society under Mine Eiladi will present a musical program featuring soprano solos and Bachlets, including Ave Maria.

Waaningwature Elsgine St. John Geoabe Siew Ada Teck John ‘Thompeon LH Crossman Eble Society Eiladi Crossman Thomiecn Marl Havirilia

Suffragette Road Call Out and Telegram Firestorm

In Pontipool Wales on March 1 a suffragette protest mobilized part of the territorial force prompting police alarms after a forged telegram urged all territorial and military reserves to report. The message circulated among soldiers before police traced it to suffragettes. In New York Samuel Baschik faces a security-related pursuit connected to demands for his release.

Pontipool Wales Territorials

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