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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
6
Senator George M. Ladarm plans resignations from the Railroads and the Excise committees due to pressure from other bosses. Capitol reports say Stanler of New Haven may succeed him on the Railroads panel and Ween could take over the Excise committee.
London reports militant women at work with torches in the suburb of Deckenham before dawn, setting fire to a house under construction. Police interrupted the scene, all burned, but flames were extinguished before major damage. A second attack near Kent damaged property as well.
Ampoy Chim March reports government authorities are destroying opium crops with troop support. About 800 troops were dispatched from here to Tungat to enforce crop destruction amid farmers resisting authorities efforts.
New York March report reveals actress Virginia Harned, widow of actor William Courtenay, publicly announced her marriage to Courtenay at a dinner party hosted by his wife. The guests were reportedly seated but no ceremony details or date were disclosed.
An ad promotes Olive Tablets as beneficial for liver and bowel health, claiming they replace calomel and aid digestion. It argues calomel is dangerous yet effective, urging readers to take olive oil tablets for bowel cleansing and improved tone, with unfamiliar brand names and vague claims.
Governor Baldwin discloses his reasons for renominating tax commissioner Corbin amid Democratic senators voting to block. He cites public interest over party, praises Corbin's record on tax collection, railroad gross earnings taxation plans, and enforcement plus improvements to laws and economic understanding. He questions lawmakers’ rejection of Corbin.
Greenwich report states Percival Rockefeller, son of William Rockefeller, narrowly escaped loss of a touring car when burglars tried to steal it from his garage. Jimmy, a worker, and a pair of intruders were interrupted by chauffeur James Brown whose frightened cries woke Robert Mairs. They saw the men flee as the garage door showed signs of forced entry.
General Cipri o Castro arrived today and disembarked but proceeded to Hamburg according to Chornoire. The record notes his arrival and onward travel to Hamburg.
New York March 2 hundreds of Easter parade watchers paused before St Patrick’s Cathedral as an aged Blackfoot chief Three Bears and nine tribe members prayed in Blackfoot for justice for his people and for the Great Spirit to bless all in the city. The group then moved to Central Park where the chief wept at sight of a buffalo.
Greenwich report states Alexander Finne, driver for Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, drove eight Bowen household employees home from church when the auto sped about thirty mph, overturned, and wrecked against a stone wall. All occupants suffered cuts and bruises. Finne hurt his back and head. Catherine Ryan injured her back. Hilda Peterson pinned under the car with a compound left arm fracture likely to require amputation.
A historical notice lauds Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn for her life’s legacy through knowledge of herbs and roots. It credits her with discovering a medicine to relieve women's suffering and asserts thousands of American women owe their health to Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
At yesterday’s regular meeting the Hebrew Boys Club finalized arrangements for a concert at Warner Hall tomorrow evening. The program features Rev. William Wittenstein and numerous participants including Jacob and Barnes Amsil, Dave Dorkin, Louise Dorkin, Morris Butford, Charles Herman, Berdie Reich, Abe Schwartz, Gertrude Lang, Rob Sherman, Nathan Gerstein, Solomon Wittenstein, Sam Hoffman, Morris Gel lad, and Willie Arsnow.
Stratford records a large Easter procession of 300 plus men and boys to St James Church for communion with Rev Father O Connor. Other items include Stephen Boothe returning from California, AOHL Division 1 dance, a new chemical factory starting, local political and social happenings, and the burial of Civil War veteran William Dickerson.
Easton community items report a new baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sandone, local residents and guests, and several social happenings. Albert Hawkins purchased a gray horse from Peter Heiter of Stepney. Justice Sherwood and George Beers of Sport Hill serve on Bridgeport jury duty. Mrs. William Lane returns to Brooklyn after visiting her parents, the Logans, with Miss Edith Logan accompanying her. Miss Jillian Mallette spends Easter at her parents. Easter blossoms appear in Miss Ogden's window after a branch was restarted in water. Local ads promote hats, Oliver typewriters, and home furnishings. Mollan’s showcases spring footwear. store details listed. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ross return home after Easter with relatives in Flatbush.
In New York on March 22 crowds gathered outside city hospitals to see Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann, the Berlin specialist, inject serum he says cures tuberculosis in over 90 percent of cases. He recently treated two crippled bone TB children, with interest on their progress as reports focus on pulmonary cases previously.
Rome march 4 Pope Pius X due to weak condition will not hold any audiences until April 3. Consulted physician Et tore Marchiafave says recovery may be hindered by Cardinal Despighi death. The Pontiff prayed privately as his secretary held a requiem mass for the late cardinal.
New Haven March 4 Coroner Mix today expressed the opinion that Emil Gottstein died in a personal crisis. Found in West Haven street with a cut throat he died at the New Haven hospital. He claimed he was assaulted and did not cut himself. Recently jailed on breach of the peace complaint by his wife, their home had been broken up. Coroner’s inquiry indicates suicide.
Washington March 24 an official White House statement says former President Eliot of Harvard declined President Wilsons offer to serve as ambassador to Great Britain He thanked the president but said he could be of greater service at home in a familiar field.
Poultry supplies agents for International Hovers Prairie State in mubsters and brooders Cypher's incubators and brooders Buckeye incubators and colony houses Otis Moe fountains Norwich peeders Jersey dry mash hoppers French's poultry mustard. Send for catalogue.
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