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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
4
Promising forty seven years of continuity at the same firm in Maip and Job Conn. The note boasts on demand settlements without loss of money, checks or drafts, and interest on funds left for any period. It presents the bank as the state’s oldest private banking house with careful personal attention.
Vice President Gardner confirms New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad sees steamers of the New England Steamship Company outfitted with improved life saving gear. A $250,000 fund backed experiments to enhance davit systems and automatic brakes ensuring synchronized lifeboat lowering and safer launches.
Litchfield aims to restore a Colonial era look by remodeling public and business buildings including the courthouse and jail with Colonial exteriors. The Village Improvement Society funds the project with support from residents and the NY NH Hartford Railroad station redesign. Forty buildings will be updated this month including Armory Hall’s move to its original site.
Berlin reports a strong Peace Disturber article in the Cologne Gazette blaming France for rising tensions with Prussia and a French alliance with England. The day also saw talks on raising 250 million dollars for military growth, planning to expand the army by 117000 men, 15000 NCOs, 4000 officers and 30000 horses, with rapid cadet promotions.
In Maine five cities elected mayors with both parties sharing honors. Bangor elected Republican F. O. Beal over Democrat Charles W. Mullen. Brewer chose Republican Frank H. Nickerson as mayor, while Belfast re-elected Democrat Edgar F. Hanson and Biddeford named Democrat James S. G. Smith. August runoff set after top vote getter E E Newbert failed to win a majority under city charter.
In New Haven on March 11 Chief Smith said he had not begun a formal inquiry into Patrolman Carton's bribe allegations involving Francisco Squillaci alias Mary Espostito of 215 Commerce Street. He plans to investigate if similar offers were made to others on the same beat, while the woman faced a nine month jail term for running a house of ill fame.
A dealer touts special sale diamonds with rings suitable for Indies and gentlemen. Buyers may open an account and, after payment, obtain full price credit to exchange for a larger diamond if desired.
Little Rock March 11 The Arkansas legislature voted to disband the state national guard after recounting the Fordyce poolroom shooting last August when guard units were present. Readings of alleged drinking and gambling in camp accompanied the debate on the appropriation bill. the measure cannot be brought up again this session.
Washington reports new navy department officials discovered a Bertillon system including fingerprint records of 130,000 enlisted men. The records make reenlistment difficult for deserters or dishonorably discharged personnel. Since adoption in 1907, over 1,700 repeaters have been caught.
In Washington on March 11 a suave young man rented a room from Mrs. Joseph Zimmerman and presented a Confederate ten dollar bill as part of rent. The bill aroused suspicion as “legal tender” was touted by the visitor, who left after attempting to exchange it. Mrs. Zimmerman notified police but the man did not return.
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