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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
11
The article states a dental practice claims to banish natural dread of the dentist chair and asserts a greater right than other dental concerns in the state to offer painless dentistry. It emphasizes patient comfort and confidence in their technique.
Chicago March 6 President B B Johnson of the American League plans an edict to restrain players from writing expert opinions for newspapers, or to halt their salaries. He argues players and ball playing do not mix and that players rarely see the stories written about them.
These comments have become an injury to the league and, if feasible, will be removed soon. One American League player notes that he rarely approves of such criticism, expressing hope for changes in the near future.
Forecast calls for rain this afternoon and tonight with clearing and a drop in temperatures. Friday will be fair and colder. A storm moved from upper Michigan to Ontario bringing cloud, rain or snow in the eastern lake region and New England. A high pressure ridge from North Dakota to Texas yields fair, cooler conditions with subzero readings reported in places.
The forecast notes cloudy and rainy conditions in the vicinity followed by clearing and colder tonight as a cold front passes. Maximum impact appears in the northern portion of the lake region with a shift to clear skies later.
Charles Beach of Bridgeport checked in on contracts for Salts Textile. The Ladies Afternoon Whist club meets at Mrs. Linley’s Hill home Thursday. Orville Burton adds a private telephone line, number 10. Rollin Burton’s crew works on the state road, with John Bailey and Edgar Ward handling top-dressing duties for B. D. Pierce Jr. Co. Dr. Dean visits Bridgeport schools, while Rev. William Thomas seeks letters of dismissal and recommenda tion to a Presbyterian church. Town School Committee meets March 12 at 7:30. Lenten services and sewing for Mountain Whites. many ladies attend. Frederick Botsford joins Frisbie Pie Co. in Bridgeport. family moves. A dime social with a sign-emblem rule, cake and sandwiches, and games planned for church Sunday school room. Dr. Benjamin J. White returns refreshed from travel. Miss Mary Botsford returns from Easton visit.
In Rochester on March 6 disturbances surged as striking garment workers and supporters blocked factory entrances. Ice and snow were hurled at returning workers, several windows were shattered, and police were instructed to keep order with force. Police Justice Chadsey warned of penitentiary sentences for rioters, with two girls jailed yesterday.
Adolf Schiff a baker of 1386 Pembroke Street claims his wife Laura left with their three children and a bank book over $1000. Detectives report civil matter after a morning meeting at headquarters with witnesses and双方. Both urged to seek redress in the courts and separated with mutual recriminations.
Aviator Harry Jones, delivering U S mail by air from Boston to New York, arrived in Rye New York last evening. He departed Bridgeport around 4 o clock and phoned this city to report a successful flight.
Washington dispatch says Homer S. Cummings of Stamford may become Democratic National Committee chair if William F. McCombs accepts the Ambassadorship to France and resigns. Cummings was elected vice chairman and would assume the top post upon vacancy. McCombs’ health motivated the move.
Mystic Nobles of Granada schedule quarterly executive meeting at Stratfeld Hotel in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon March 4 p m presided by Supreme Monarch Charles F J McCue of Boston and Supreme Secretary Mark M Mulvey of Boston. Bridgeport Caravan No 3 to hold executive session after the meeting to perfect organization.
Mr Dilison of 371 Fairfield avenue expresses pleasure with Pope Motor Cycles shown. The display highlights spring suspension frames, compact design, shock obviation, air cooled 4 cycle Pope motor. Ellison focuses on this line along with bicycles and vulcanizing services. A longtime bicycle racer, Ellison invites friends and customers to visit.
The Bull Moose plans a banquet tonight at the Atlantic hotel in Fairfield County with Progressive party representatives from many towns. Principal speakers include George W. Woodruff, Herbert Knox Smith, and former New Jersey Congressman George L. Record.
Wireless message from Dr Mawson describes the 1911 12 Antarctic expedition ordeal. Ninnis and a dog team vanished into a crevasse on December 4 leaving Mertz and Mawson to trek back with scant provisions. Mertz died January 17 from malnutrition as Mawson reached the hut February 1 aided by luck and Providence. The Aurora had departed the area hours earlier leaving six men to search.
Under the Board of Education, Dr BE F McGovern will lecture tomorrow evening at Barnum School on Colds and Their Prevention. The public is invited to attend. the lecture will be free.
Catholic Church requiem rites were held for Patrick Burns whose death occurred Sunday. the obituary notes his mortality and the solemn services observed by mourners and family.
The Taxpayers and Hentpeyer association of New Haven formed to block additional bonds that would raise city taxes. A motion urged no amendments to the city charter take effect without voter approval in New Haven elections. The group favored essential improvements while opposing extra financial burdens on residents.
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