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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

2

World of Finance Alaska Smashes Mineral Output Records

Alaska’s mineral production in 1915 shows record value and volume driven by gold placers and deep mines. Gold totaled 1,163.41 ounces from placers and 9,343.54 ounces from quartz mines, with silver and copper also rising. Copper output reached 18,722,735 pounds valued at 2,235,229 dollars, while lead and zinc saw notable gains across eastern states and New Jersey mines.

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National League Games Today in Boston and Philadelphia

National League schedule features New York at Boston and Washington at Philadelphia with multiple games across the circuit. The lineup highlights rivalries and key matchups as teams push for early-season standings and division lead authority.

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NYSE Quotations From Bridgeport Brokers Today

Reported over private wires of T S Watson & Co Bankers and Brokers Corner Main and John St Bridgeport Conn Members of NYSE. Today Lynn St Ort Lovell at Hartford Worcester at New Haven Portland at New London Lawrence at Sprinsfield AXA RESULTS ritaparen 1 Chicago 0 Bt Louie 1 Cincinnati 0 CLUES Today Boston in New York Philadelphia in Brooklyn Pittsburgh in Chicago

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American League Yesterday Results Highlight Peace

Brief recap notes yesterday's American League results with focus on notable outcomes. Mentions players such as Cole and teams involved, but details are limited due to fragmented source text.

Stock Market Opens Lower on Resume Trading in New York

Opening prices in New York on resumed trading show declines due to Mexican and German tensions and France activity. Leading issues regain, while Maxwell motors and Texas Company drive early demand. United States Steel and rails hold firmish, shipping shares rise at noon, and a mixed session continues with bonds steady. Wheat crop estimates from Kansas add cautious optimism to the market.

New York Germany France Maxwell Motors and Texas Company United States Steel Eric Mexican Petroleum Maxwells Crucible Steel Yeanaeeial St. Paul Atchison New York Central Washingen

Yankees Hope For Third Win In Series

Beaton notes the Yankees won two of three against the world's champions and aim for a third win this afternoon. Peckinpaugh, Donovan, and Minamaker are key players, with injuries limiting Beersie and Boann. The team faces pitching by Red Sox in a home game, hoping Peckinpaugh and Momamaker heat up after a slow stretch.

Philadelphis Iene Beersie Boann Tay Pishér Nick Sioen Donovan Deneyer Ure Peckinpaugh Momamaker Pecktapouveh Eeeer Aince Ay Minamaker

Tricolor in the New World and Greenland Explorers

The text recalls the 1902 eruption of Mont Pelee burying St Pierre Martinique and notes French colonial devotion in the West Indies, plus Greenland exploration milestones by Peary and Nansen. It mentions Cayenne and St Pierre Miquelon and ends with the dismissal of Ernst Bruncken from the Library of Congress for harmful remarks about Wilson.

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University School Offers Broad Prep At Fairfield Avenue

The University School at 836 Fairfield Avenue markets college preparatory, technical and professional programs for elementary and advanced subjects. It emphasizes personal work with each student, aiming to prepare for summer studies, examinations and the next academic year, inviting enrollment now.

the University School Fairfield Avenue College Preparatory Civil Service Hotchkiss Hit

Dr Hill Peace Advocate Leader Born in Kalida Ohio

Dr John Wesley Hill a longtime peace movement figure was born in Kalida Ohio on May 8 1863 son of a clergyman. He studied at Ohio University and Boston Theological Seminary and led churches in multiple states before heading the Metropolitan Temple New York and later the International Peace Forum. The forum backed by Andrew Carnegie and others aims to mount public opinion for a world court and promote peaceful industrial reform including a proposed period before strikes and an impartial tribunal for investigations.

John Wesley Hill America Kalida Hill Lucille Covington Lyceum Ohio Mr. Taft Northwest London

Newfoundland in the War Showcases Island Patriotism

Newfoundland despite its small size and population joined the war effort promptly. Sir Edward Morris, born in St Johns, leads as premier with a history of warnings to Germany and strong governance. The island formed a patriotic association to fund wartime organizing efforts, demonstrating notable devotion amid global conflict. The New York City carpenter strike has been settled.

Newfoundland Sir Edward Morris St John's Sir Edward Germany England New York Ireland New York City

Olive Tablets advertising claim for gentle bowel action

An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural laxative to relieve constipation without pain. It touts olive oil content, a mild action, and a product color identifier, priced 1c and 2c per box, sold by The Clive Tablet Company in Columbus.

Estate of Pamelia Carroll Probate Notice

Estate of Pamelia Carroll late of Bridgeport in Sara district deceased. Court of Probate Bridgeport District grants six months from date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Debtor or creditor action required. Executor Thomas E. Carroll requests immediate payment. Bridgeport Connecticut address provided. Official Name Change Notice for gas yacht Balde approved to Mystery by Commissioner of Navigation May 4 1916. James L. McGovern collector of customs.

City of Bridgeport City Hall Howard F. Smith Collec Pamelia Carroll Sara District Court of Probate District of Hoth Limited W. H. Farrell Balde James L. McGovern

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