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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

10

Debates on Army Reorganization End Without Agreement

Conferees on the army reorganization bill met for hours but reached no definite agreement. Senate advocates pressed for the volunteer army plan, while House conferees and supporters urged preserving a larger militia option and a training-camp pay provision to enable more men to attend camps. The outlook remained uncertain with key senators demanding concessions before compromise.

Washington Hey Senator Chamberlain Senate Committee On Gierdaany Hay Kent and Kahn Senate Chamberlain Anton Hay House Regular Army

Babies Parade In New York Crowns Best Baby John Ryan

A parade of 2600 babies in New York celebrated the Baby Week event with a gold cup for the best baby awarded to John Ryan on the City Hall steps. Ten babies won gold medals and 100 earned silver medals during the festivities.

New York John Ryan City Hall

Pickpocket Report From Woolworths on Main Street

Mrs Thomas Mc Elroy of 189 Thomas Street reports a theft at a Woolworth store on Main Street yesterday. A gold watch disappeared from her person as a crowd gathered. police are told a woman in black may have pickpocketed her.

Woolworth Main Street Thomas McElroy Thomas Street

Cyrus Pile Ointment promises relief for piles remedy

Don’t suffer from piles. The advertisement claims immediate relief from painful symptoms with a few applications. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers the product at 50 cents.

Cyrus

The Cyrus Pharmacy Airfield Av and Courtland Street

A brief notice referencing The Cyrus Pharmacy located near Airfield Avenue and Courtland Street. Details are limited in readable text, but the item points to a local business listing or public notice concerning its address and vicinity.

Chew Gum Man Campaign Sweeps New England

A dramatic push by the American Chicle Co aims Chiclets at New England from Bangor to Burlington. Sixty four salesmen will distribute five cent packs and stage a large regional ad campaign across newspapers, magazines, and outdoor displays to boost Chiclets while driving indigestion metaphorically to the Atlantic.

Bangor Maine Burlington Vermont Long Island Sound White Mountains New England Atlantic Ocean American Chicle Co Metropolitan Life Tower Madison Square New York America Hudson Valley Frontier Darwin R. James, Jr Silas B. Adams Thomas Adams James J.D. Adams George H. Worthington Adam Pp. Leighton H. N. Adams Warren Hayden C. Vel Smithers American Ghicle,Co United States Mexico Adams Beeman James

Remington Building Association Holds May Meeting

The Remington Building Association schedules its next regular meeting at the company employment office on Boston and Seaview avenues, Monday May 15. Officers listed include Ge Woodbury as president J B Welch vice president F H Gilchrist treasurer and H W Peacock secretary. Washington reports two minor earthquakes recorded by Georgetown University seismographs in the last 24 hours with events at 4 48 p m and 5 16 a m centered about 1300 miles from Washington. Bridgeport Nunnold advertisement notes a $22 50 value made to measure for 193 Fairfield Ave.

Remington Building & Loan Association Boston Seaview Avenues Ge Woodbury J. B. Welch F. H. Gilchrist H. W. Peacock Washington Georgetown University Bridgeport Nunnold Fairfield Ave

Sussex Note Shows Germany Accepts Responsibility for Sussex

The German note signed by Foreign Minister von Jagow acknowledges that the Sussex was torpedoed by a German submarine and expresses regret. It promises adequate indemnity to American victims and states the submarine commander has been punished. The note also notes new instructions for submarine warfare and seeks to settle the Sussex case with the United States.

Washington State Department Germany Wilson Herr von Jagow United States New Net Channel Berlin von Jagow Gerard James W. Gerard Admiralty Navy Sussex Folkestone Daily Graphic

Fine singing at German bazaar at State Street Casino

Crowds enjoyed an exceptional musical program at the German bazaar last night. The Schwabischer Maennerchor performed with solos by Mrs Kaschman and Joseph Wise, followed by St. Josephs choir. Tonight features Germania Singing Society Mozart quartet and more solos. Activities include German Hungarian cuisine, dancing, large booth sales, confetti cannons, and friendly society contests for a silk parade flag and $50 prize after votes Saturday night.

State Street Casino Schwabbischer Maennerchor Society Kaschman Hartford Joseph Wise St. Joseph's Church Germania Singing Society Mozart Quartet Charles Hobart G. Kaufman Fetch A. Budde

Rooming House Theft Wave Prompts Police Warning

Numerous thefts from lodging house occupants were reported to the police yesterday. Citizens are urged to lock doors and secure their rooms when leaving to deter further incidents.

No Changes In Strike Of Corset Co Workers

No change in the strike of the Crown Corset and George C Batcheller Cos. Factories idle and picketed. Officials made no overtures, nor did the strikers. Organizer John Pierce said they know the stand and settlement comes at their request. Chicago and Denver updates: Chicago streets unswept due to a 500 white wings strike demanding higher pay. Denver returns to mayoralty government after under two years under the commission form.

Crown Corset George C. Batcheller Cos John Pierce Denver

Beamslee Becomes One of Strath Wealthy Dies Suddenl y

Samuel W Beardslee aged 75 a prominent Strath resident dies suddenly in his home bathroom from heart failure Medical Examiner cites cor onary disease Beardslee a lifelong Democrat and civic worker served as probate judge town clerk and postmaster in Strath He leaves widow Louise and son Oliver Funeral held for Helen Holmer with services at Union Cemetery and Congregational church notes vital stats April shows seven deaths 13 births four marriages rummage sale raises over 150 for parish house funds

Strath Samuel W. Beamslee Wiliam B. Cogwirell Air. Beardslee Stretfort Democratic Party Beardslee Beardsley Christ Episcopal Church Louise Oliver Helene Holmer Torrington Union Cemetery Edwert Packard D. BD Congregational Church Holmes Stratford Thx D. Harralds David Coe Women of A. C. Gunther Wee Mra Prenk Patterson Mre. W. Veit

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