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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
7
A terse item reports an office at 225 PF Avenue suffered a fire. Fire crews responded and closed the York office building while authorities assess damage and determine next steps for operations. No injuries are noted in the readable text.
A May 11 1909 report discusses invention hopes to ease sewer disposal, boost water purification and industrial benefits. It mentions figures like Morice, wheat markets, coal interests, and tariff debates affecting industry. The piece weaves political and economic context from Springfield Worcester Hartford and Wall Street, noting public interest in innovation and policy changes.
The article notes Aldrich's reluctance to read House hearings as Senate measures push tariff revisions. It describes Germany leading in navigation tech, testing airships for war and civilian clubs, with companies forming to build airships. German guns aim at airships, while airships could scout or drop bombs but face range limits.
Yesterday residents measured off a baseball ground in Breen east of Pauls church. A trolley accident caused minor injuries, while Miss Maud Perry hosted a Oneida Club event with games and refreshments. The town saw road improvements on Rowan avenue, clergy at a county association meeting, a death case under apoplexy near St Thomas church, and Fairfield uniforms arriving for the baseball team.
Rev Henry Hallam Tweedy of Yale lectured the Stratford Men's Club at Geo W Spal's home on Kipling's life and works. The talk blended anecdotes about Kipling with commentary on his poetry and stories, praising his independence and vivid portrayal of life. Several local leaders and clergy attended, followed by refreshments and music.
The Rev John A Tracy pastor of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel declines a transfer to Burnevile Jefferson County Missouri saying he cannot go due to his health and baseball ties. He is famed for heroism including aiding victims after a Philadelphia pavilion collapse and stopping highwaymen. He frequently attends games in St Louis catching partircular attention near third base. He also saved a Mexican man named Tamayo near the Southern Hotel years ago.
Daily arrivals report progress on a sewer line extending from the main street toward the beach. Miss Anna Jeenings is overseeing the construction work as crews lay conduit and prepare connections along the route.
Newtown social items list residents visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns, including Roberta Neville returning to Bria Mon lay and Harley Peck of Yale sharing weekends with the Peck family. Church notes from Trinity and St. Rose discuss sermons, devotions, and youth instructions, while dances, denoting a Sandy Hook event, and a May 15 date for a Young Ladies’ dance appear among village notices.
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