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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
5
The note outlines loans totaling 135.63 million dollars for German railways with additional funding of 146.63 million dollars for state railways. Principal items include hydrostatic upgrades, rolling stock purchases, and ancillary tracks with major allocations for war recuperation and tributary lines.
A city court arraigned an individual this morning before Judge Foster on a charge of disturbance. Margaret Tolle remained hospitalized after a quarrel and hearings are set for March 16. Andrew and Joseph were also noted in the proceeding.
Obituaries list Nichola Nichols age 74 years 93 months and Mary Kiernan widow of Michael Kiernan both noted in city notices. Friends invited to funeral rites with times and locations, including Nichols cemetery and Saint Augustine's cemetery, March dates 1918.
A fragmented collage of life spans for various animals and assorted dialogue excerpts from periodicals. It juxtaposes factual animal lifetimes with satirical quips and jokes from sources like New Times and London Opinion, reflecting light humor and social commentary of the era. The piece includes longer lists of animal ages alongside brief dialogue snippets and cartoons of everyday life.
The engagement reports Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt to wed Dr Derby on Friday April 4. Miss Landon daughter of Henry Hutton Landon of Oyster Bay is a friend since childhood and will attend. After the wedding the couple will sail for Europe for their honeymoon.
William Hloster about 45, a former Bridgeport resident who ran a shoe business at the east end of the old bridge, was found dead in his Stamford home. He had long ties to Bridgeport where he began as a horse car driver and later moved to Stamford with his wife and three children Daniel 6 William Jr 2.
Capt Steinmetz led his infantry unit against the Blue Cavalry and artillery in a hard fought engagement near Trumbull. By day’s end his maneuver added 20 1 2 points to the Reds total while the Blues managed 7 1 2, with Capt Allen scoring for the Blues. Steinmetz is brevetted Major but remains in command. Tonight is guests night at the boys rooms inviting Bridgeport area fellows to join. At noon the score stood Red 122 1 3 to Blue 145 1 2.
The piece notes a one bottomed coat gaining favor and a resurgence of the tricorne, with solid brass bullet sets, plain or paired with walnut. Debutantes favor mousseline lace veiling satin, while day wear features long tight sleeves. Brocade velvet panne ratine coats pair with gowns as artificial towers grow in use. Violet accents and new cretonnes hint at chic dress materials. Greek draperies remain popular for evening wear.
Residents in Danbury and nearby stations report two unusual trolley cars parked at Congress street barns and rumors claim they may serve the Bridgeport Danbury line. C H Chapman heard of new cars but could not confirm their use. Local people await proof of service before believing they are for the Danbury route.
The Sterling Widows' Home hosts its annual apron sale and donation day Thursday between 2:20 and 6 pm. Inmates showcase aprons and holders, with homemade cake and candy for sale and a tea room. Extensive preparations aim for strong attendance and community support.
Hospital nurses recover from scarlet fever as isolation ward is cleared. The last patient, a nurse, left for recuperation and two quarantined nurses had already left. A child patient was deemed recovered and released by the Board of Health.
Dominic Lanza of Fairfield sues Tesera Lanza of Hungary in a divorce case filed today in the superior court alleging infidelity. The couple married in May 1893.
A three day display showcases spring millinery with a wide range of hats, including larger Paris inspired shapes, and a complete selection of new draped dresses, coats, street costumes, and young women’s street suits in bright colors. The ad invites readers to inspect and enjoy the exhibit.
A collage of antiquarian notes covers Regensburg lore with The Golden Kreuz, 1985 Prince Bismarck references, and abolished sumptuary laws in Japan. It recounts a cipher-saving tale of Sir John Trevanion, famine under a false prophet, and street potato vendors in London.
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