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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stillman Street
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Worden Avenue
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James E. English
Broad Street
Dennis J. Sullivan
Teamater
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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.
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March
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Southern Railway Company
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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.
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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.
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American Graphophone Co
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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