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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
5
An old advertisement claims a skin condition can be tested by applying poslum from Hamilton's Pharmacy. It promises immediate relief if eczema is the cause and offers mail order samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York for overnight cure of a small eczema area or pimples in a day.
Concord New Hampshire March 15 John Doe the bank robber sentenced for life for the killing of Giuseppe Guland at New Market Junction in 1906 during an escape attempt after a Dover robbery has confessed that his real name is James Bludso born in Sarnia Ontario 33 years ago Bludso says he crime career stretched across the country and Canada while in St Paul Minnesota he enlisted in the Spanish American War serving two years including time in the Philippines He notes a bank job at Lancaster Ontario and another at Wild Rose Michigan where companions were killed
St Petersburg reports say Russia will no longer remain passive over Persia and requests Britain join in stern peace measures. Ships at Baku ready to move 35,000 troops to Persian ports once orders come. Persian royalist attacks on Araxes river villages trigger public outrage. official reports say civil war intensifies with cruel actions by both sides.
A collection of brief local notices mentions a quilt admired in Read’s window linked to Rev times, comments on Shamrocks, Jimmy O’Rourke joining Columbus, and high hopes for top place. Also notes on charity board prospects, suffrage talk, Antiers meetings, piano purchase for the Bik’s home, Easter dance plans, and staff moves at Smith’s theatre.
A early morning fire in Fairhaven Vermont delayed the Knight Opera house block and damaged three stories. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 350000, affecting Wilson and Root clothiers W J Metcalf shoes and the Co Operant Telephone Company among several small businesses.
A faded ad fragment touts Palol a palatable castor product sold by Grog stores with claims to cleanse skin and remove rust stains from stove pots and clothing. Manufactured by Wm & Winn at Strattera Ave, priced ten cents for a large can.
United Press reports Dorando Pietri defeats Johnny Hayes in a dramatic marathon showing elite speed and stamina. Hayes concedes the fast early pace proved decisive while Pietri dominates late laps, posting record intermediate splits and emerging as a dangerous challenger for Shrubb and Longboat in future marathons.
Baseball notes recount Fred Kiebedanz a top southpaw once with Waterbury and Boston Americans, with umpiring questions from Chief Kennedy. The piece notes two polo league umpires Tommy Leahy and Mike Doherty joining the team. It reports a historic joint ground ownership plan at Hot Springs Arkansas, with a ten year lease agreed in principle between the Boston Americans and the Cincinnati club.
Special from United Press Chicago March 16 heavy weight champion Jack Johnson declares he will bring his nonwhite wife to Galveston Texas when visiting home despite threats of arrest. He identifies his wife as Nettie O'Brien born in Mississippi and maiden name Addie Smith. They married two years and a half ago.
Harry Burke and Jack White defeated Dick Barrett and Ward Hayes in a three mile relay last night. The first mile ran 3 minutes 2 seconds, the second mile details unclear, the final third mile finished with Burke and White gaining the credit. The overall time was 8 minutes 4 seconds as the rivals prepared for a rematch over a longer distance.
No. 2 Burnhams travel to replace Nick Carter as new league spots open. Warner Bros Loco Co and Bryant Electric seek teams while Bullards withdraws from league for pre-season play. Ibeninanim notes braces for new season with Bridgeport Brass fielding fresh outfits and UMC Co. champions keep nearly same lineup with Gagrel added behind the bat.
Johnny Frayne returns to action in New York after months away and outpoints Bert Keyes in a ten round lightweight bout. Frayne uses speed and sharp lefts to secure victory, while Keyes cannot match his pace. Meanwhile Stamford YMCA Senior League basketball features Bridgeport visiting Middletown in a pivotal game that could decide the championship race. Bridgeport leads the standings and a win would create a tie with Middletown for the top spot.
Boston March 16 Bowker who beat Frankie Neil in London years ago aims to face Abe Attell if he defeats Albert Delmont tonight Delmont distrusts Bowker reports and expects victory Attell has agreed to meet the winner March 20 if Bowker wins local bantams may challenge for the featherweight title Williamsport report notes Jack Barry loses to Kid Beckner after a short bout New York roundup says Tommy Murphy and Owen Moran meet again with Moran the slight favorite in a lively exchange
City League action at Arcade alleys saw Arcades take two from Crescents while Park Citys defeated Victors. Three strings of 202 boosted totals as Liggins rolled 66 in the final game with Lockwood sharing the other, and Smallwood posted a 210. Final scores listed with top marks 59 percent by 23.
Prizes were awarded to Mies Larette Monahan T. J. Johnson and others for dishware plates and a statuette at a social event led by Miss Ethel Pigg in Lincoln Hall. A musicale by local members followed, with attendees from the Men's league and Pioneer lodge. Past President James Telford presented John Knight with a solid gold watch after 21 years as secretary, noting Knight attended 1,600 meetings. Attendees included members of the Silk Benefit Association and the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution. The gathering raised funds for lodge expenses and featured songs and roses. A farewell gathering for the Fricke family was held as they prepared to move to California.
Sporting gossip from New York reports the New York Athletic Club content meeting featuring Tom Collins and Gro Holmes in the Age Invitation race. Sixteen events in the card and over 750 entries. Harvard will be represented at the New York A C indoor meet in Madison Square Garden by five top men, heavily handicapped but in good form, including Rand, Foster, Morrnow, and Little in several events.
Frank Gotch comments on the Jeffries Johnson showdown urging Jeffries to be in peak form for a potential comeback. He notes Johnson’s strength and Jeffries’ persona and predicts a tough bout if Jeffries returns to face Johnson.
Beginning Sunday April 18 and continuing for two weeks the Fauhat Fathers of New York will conduct a mission at St. Mary's church on Bem broke street. The first week will be devoted to women and the second to men. The children will have a session in the afternoon. As in the custom with the Paulist Fathers, they will have a question box and will answer all questions in relation to church.
Prof. J. C. Monaghan of New York City will lecture on Irish Character Sunday evening March 21 1909 at Polt's Theatre under the auspices of St Patrick's Prof Monaghan a renowned lecturer is in demand A sacred concert will follow featuring local talent Tickets are on sale and may be exchanged at Bulls Mead Pharmacy for suitable seats
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