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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1913

Page

4

Wholesale Appointments to Police Department Triumph in Ramsey

The city police commission conducted a tightly staged meeting nailing nine sergeants and tracking officers into new ranks, with 134 patrolmen to begin April 1. Nominees from Bristol Murphy and Brown were approved with minimal opposition, while several clerks doormen and drivers awaited future votes and the final roster.

Ramsey Coughlin Ciliforn 1 Witeon Uratenart Usw Petfotmet Dogrmer Trar Demetrius Chembelis Force Chon Waal Brown Murphy James Joseph Moran Motorman Central Avenue Michie J. Murphy K Watchman Center Sweet Edward P Davis Ah South Main Street Edward F. Cole Gid Lafarette Street Patrick J. Tiermay Barber Arcade John SN Seare State Street Jame Pani Nell Machimiat Armerons Laurence* Pwereti Burt Main Abont Harris Rahn Butcher Comminboner Lot Brisw Bowth Norwalk Brown T Bill Bristol Eleven Murphy Slaven Appeistmante Com- Thesion Philp T Birnsfield Lewis Street Garry T. Sanker Joseph Street John Quinniven

Same Old Story Of Embezzler Baker Admits Guilt In Bank Losses

Charles Baker, former assistant cashier of Croker National Bank in San Francisco, pleads guilty to embezzlements estimated at $200,000. He sits with two U S Marshals as he speaks of temptations and gambling that led to the thefts while dying of illness in his Rome lodging.

San Francisco Charles 4. Beker Croker National Bank United States Marshal's Office Bedeide Baker Rome Hark

Youth to Stand Trial for Quadruple Murder in Ble Bonne

Quincy March 11. 21 year old Hay Pfanschmidt faces trial here for the September 7 killings of his father mother sister and a schoolteacher at Ble Bonne. Prosecutors say Pfanschmidt beat the victims with an axe as they slept and later set fire to the house.

Quincy Charset Achoolteacher Ble Bonne Hay Pfanschmidt

Cyrus Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief for Corn Pain

Olds Corns touts a cure claiming to end corns' pain instantly in changing weather. The ad asserts the remedy removes corn pain and is highly recommended in Bridgeport with many users reporting relief. A 20 cent price is listed, urging readers to try the product.

Millinery Bargains At A New England Store

The store advertises exceptional buying facilities with direct imports from Paris and direct-from-manufacturer goods. It claims to offer millinery prices lower than any local merchant by eliminating middlemen profits and tying into three large New England stores.

New England Paris

Funeral of Mrs Amelia Blakeman Held in Oronoque

The Stratford community attended the funeral of Mrs Amelia Blakeman at her Oronoque home with Rev Samuel Wooster officiating. Grange and state Grange tokens were presented. she was buried in Putney. The piece notes local civic items including post office income and class status, board of trade plans, school essay prize, and various local notes on residents.

Stratford Amelia Blakeman Oronoque Samuel Wooster Norwalk Grange State Grange FP. E. Blakeman Sela G Blakemen Carlos G. Blakeman Stephen T. Palmer Sherman W. Eadie Rufus O. Spamer R. B. Hard Martin Sang Putney George Wells Board of Trade McLaren Stevenson Charles 5. Sammis HB. Bartram E. H. Beers P. Nettleton Philo Havens Dr. Craft Booth Street Ellen Ryan Miss Ryan Center Franklyn Sammis Cola C Lovell Andrew J. Kraussman Main’ Street Bullards Stratfords Black Rocks Frank John Michalski Peck New Haven John Meriden Bridgeport Hospital Boston Lynn Ernest C. Carpenter St. Church Bethany Mission

Easton Edwards buys house of parties in Bridgeport

Easton Erwin P Edwards has purchased a house of parties in Bridgeport. Mrs Matilda Gregory has returned from a visit as guest of friends in Derby. Mr Wilbur Beardsley, recovering from grippe, is improving. The Tashua school closed for Easter vacation. Miss M H Dickenson will visit her parents in New Haven. The Dorcas Society met and sewed two quilts for local residents. Mrs F S Clark is ill at home. Mrs James Tyler returned from a visit to her uncle Levi Edwards. Mrs J Knapp and Myre Elizabeth Bennett remain ill under a physician care.

Erwin P. Edwards Bridgeport Matilda Gregory Derby Wilbur Beardsley Tashua School M. H. Dickenson New Haven Dorcas Society of the Howard Peck Tashua Orlando Osborne Aspetuck F. S Clark James Tyler Levi Edwards J. Knapp Myre Elizabeth Bennett Velvet Street Sill

James M. Baker Is New Secretary of U S Senate

James M Baker elected secretary of the U S Senate completing the top staff picks. The position pays 6500 a year with multiple minor roles, a change from longtime holder Charles G Bennett. Baker, 52 and a South Carolina native, has spent twenty years as assistant librarian of the Senate.

Washington Sense Lia James M Baker Charles G. Bennett Brooklyn Joseph Wilson Baker South Carolina Senate

Trumbull Schools Described as Below Average in Report

Supt C. W. Deane reports to a town meeting after investigating Trumbull schools that methods are antiquated the system is inadequate and teachers underpaid.

Trumbull C. W. Deane Deane

St Patrick's Whist and Dance at Greenfield Hill

Greenfield Hill hosts a St Patrick's whist and dance at a range hall on Monday evening. J C Lobdell Mine Elves Backs Mrs Annie Bulkley Mrs Clafford Banks and William Mesker lead committees. Miss Georgie Banks and Mr Myre Simeon Pease recently visited Hartford as guests of Rep Dwight M Banke.

J. C. Lobdell Annie Bulkley Clafford Banks William Mesker Georgie Banks and Myre Simeon Pease Hartford Dwight M. Banke

NONE CLAIMS PURSE FOUND IN THEATRE

A purse found in Poli's theatre was not yet claimed. An employee discovered it Thursday night and an advertisement ran in the classifieds, but no claimant has appeared. The purse reportedly contained over one hundred dollars in collars.

Poli Tris

Building plans loom for residences across Laurel and surrounding streets

Plans show two men starting a residence on Laurel Avenue for Dillon C Feeter at 211 Mountain Grove. A three story brick and brownstone block rises on Charles Street for Angelo Sparano, 229 Grana Street, with various other homes and two story and three family dwellings planned or under way along Stratford Avenue North Main Street and Highland Avenue, plus a concrete block building at 419 Martin Street and multiple permits totaling 4675 dollars issued this week.

Laurel Avenue Dillon C. Feeter Mountain Grove Street Charles Street Angele Sparano Grana Street Matin Street Theresea Pustynick Winthrop Pyle Washington Terrace Harry Wagner Lindley Street Neil P. Larson Newneld Avenue Wiliam T Mullins Wentworth Street Wiliam T. Mullins William T. Mullins Wayne Street Rocton Street D & Hebert Jackson Avenue George H. Johnson Middle Street John ‘Teslya Jane Street Abraham Lebenthal State Norman John and Anna Milcox Hope Street Mary A. France William Street Angelo Sparano Forbes East Augvat Solderhelm Fairfield Avenue Swanson and Soderholm Il Lindley Street D. Fitzgerald Ireniston Avenue Joseph Munsin Drew Place Fremont Street

Cascarets Ad Promises Quick Cleanse for Headache

Newspaper ad touts Cascarets as a gentle internal cleanse for bilious headaches and digestive ills. Claims a 10 cent box keeps eyes clear, stomach sweet, head bright. appeals to both adults and children.

New Mexico Adopts Strict Anti Gambling Law

Legislation enacted in the last hours of the session includes an anti white slavery act akin to the Mann Act and a sweeping anti gambling measure. Gambling of all kinds becomes a misdemeanor with possible fines or imprisonment. Private bridge games in homes with prizes, dice games for drinks, slot machines, betting on sports, horse racing or prize fighting are banned. Raffles at church fairs or lodge events are prohibited.

Senta Pe N. B

Barnum & Batley Show Begins NY Run After Quick Shipments

Hundreds of Bridgeport residents witnessed the Barnum and Batley Circus leave its winter quarters for a Madison Square Garden opening next Saturday night. The company will perform four weeks in New York before moving to Brooklyn, with only part of the equipment needed for the outdoor shows. Elephants and horses were loaded first as crews prepared the caravan for the road tour.

Madison Square Garden Barnum & Batley Sarth Brooklyn New York Todday Bridgeport

Obituary for Mary Keane Wife of Martin T Keane

The funeral for Mary Keane wife of Martin T Keane was held from their 48 West prewar home then at Sacred Heart church with a mass of requiem. Attending were relatives and friends from Newtown Jersey City and New Haven. Pallbearers included Henry P Keane Patrick Kane and Carroll Keane. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery.

Mary Martin’ T. Keane Secred Heart Church Father Asooney Newtown Jersey City New Haven Henry P. Keane Patrick Kane Danie Cumming Carroll Keane St. Michael’s Cemetery

Weston the Pedestrian Celebrates 74th Birthday Today

Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, was born March 16, 1839. He has crossed North America multiple times on foot, including a 3,396 mile 105 day cross from New York to San Francisco and a return trip to Garfield Kansas. He celebrated his 74th birthday en route, walking from Tempe to Garfield.

Edward Payson Weston Providemen Providener Paskins New York San Francisco Temi Garfield Kan Cilken Gilles Weston

Pugilistic Chronology Highlights From Historic Dates

A garbled set of boxing event notes lists bouts and outcomes across years 1887 to 1967. It mentions Rayene Dawes defeating Be jy Murphy in 10 rounds at Anetretie and Johnny Cowlan in a dispute with Murphy, plus Wolgast beating Tamay Glaver in four rounds and Willie Larwin defeating Steve Smith in 16 rounds. Other entries reference Mike Gibbone, Eadie Campi, Jhner Pee, Packey Meiurlasd, and an annual note about an amateur sender in Tokohoria with Gus Francisca.

Rayene Dawes Jy Murphy Anetretie Johnny Cowlan Id Murphy Betwauker AG Wolgast Tamay Glaver Willie Larwin Aumeciews Steve Smith i Pare Mike Gibbone Sue Arecindtrey Samad Stamete Pal

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