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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1911

Page

5

Republicans at Odds Over Pap in Connecticut Patronage Fight

A Hartford Send copy reports Colonel Andrew N. Shepard of Portland seeks Middlesex County federal patronage in the Second District. He reviews talks with Representative Tilson and Senator McLean about a district split, with Tilson controlling New Haven county offices. President Taft's stance and a delayed port office are noted.

Ander Washington Connecticut Andrew N. Shepard Portland Reilly Demerat Middlesex Shepard Middlesex County Representative Tilson Tilson New Haven McLean Tobacco Growers Baltimore Brandegee Taft

Preparations Under Way For Sunday School Parade

Preparations are underway for the Kridgenort Sunday school parade planned for June 3. Drum corps and possibly a band are to head the march behind divisions from North End East Side Center and Central areas. The route runs down Broad Street to Prospect Street Park Avenue to Seaside Park where marchers disperse. Stratford Sunday schools will observe the day with a separate parade in Stratford.

Kridgenort Elmairget Broad Street Fairfeld Avenue Cannon Street Broad John Street North End East End

Farmers from fifteen states oppose reciprocity bill

Delegations from Connecticut to Washington testify before the Senate Finance Committee opposing the Canadian reciprocity bill. Leaders include National Grange master N J Bachelder and Massachusetts master Charles Gardner with protests citing threats to American agriculture and worries over alien hands and tariff removal.

Taft Senate Finance Committee Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Minois Minnesota New York Michigan Missouri West Virginia Pennsylvania Maine Kentucky Colorado Oregon Washington National Grange N. J. Bachelder N. J. Hachelder Legis W. N. Giles John A. McSparan Lancaster Charles Gardner Massachusetts Grange H. Potter H. Healy

Russian woman attempts suicide by gas after mystic doctor’s death

Aita Marchevka, a Russian Jewish aide to Dr. W R C Latson, reportedly attempted to end her life by gas in New York after learning of the doctor’s suicide. She remains unconscious but she is believed to be recovering in Washington Heights Hospital.

United Press New York W. R. C. Latson Mies Aita Murhevka Mise Marhevia Larson Mia John Washington Miss Marchevka Miss Marhevka Miss Marhevke Dr. Larson

Strike Ends at Collins Factory Returns to Old Terms

Collinsville May 13 The yardmen and grinders strike at the Collins factory ended today. About 200 strikers returned to work under the old terms as 50 had already come back yesterday. With all back, 1,200 workers will resume day and night shifts, and losses are estimated near 100000 dollars. Police guarded property, three arrests made, one striker discharged. The banded group acted as a fraternal association rather than a union.

United Press Collinsville Collins Factory Pennsylvania

Thirty Soldiers Perish in Congo Storm Disaster

Special from United Press reports in Lukandu Belgian Congo that thirty soldiers drowned when two boats overturned in a Congo River storm. Despatches dated May 1 describe the tragedy and loss of life among the troops.

Congo United Press Antwerp Lukandu Belgian Congo Congo River

Satisfaction Coal Wins City Title In Local Showdown

The city celebrates Satisfaction Coal 18 as the top pick in local standings amid crowded market chatter. Residents praise its performance and reliability for daily use in the community.

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Automobiles News From Around the World

The survey covers court rulings on taxi drivers and Workmen's Compensation in Britain,Chicago patrol truck plans with prisoner transport, Quebec's motorist reciprocity, 24 hour race rules, Italian vehicle regulations, and road testing methods. It also notes 1910 German commercial vehicle growth, Milwaukee speed law enforcement, New York highway width standards, tire care tips, and Knight sleeve valve engine discussions.

House of Lords Great Britain Chicago Quebec United States Canada Motor Racing Drivers’ Association Italy George Oberteen Fred Wagner Indianapolis Speedway Wagner Germany Berlin Business Men's Association Fond du Lac Wis Fond du Dac Dehkoah Lake Winnebago England

Measles Epidemic Spreads Through Southington

Southington reports an expanding measles outbreak with about sixty cases likely, mainly affecting schoolchildren and causing hundreds to miss classes. A few adults are also affected. officials warn the spread appears serious.

United Premm Southington Lone Tialeptaraneie Pear

Millionaire Browne's Suicide Sparks Family Denial of Loss

In Danvers Massachusetts Edward C Browne a wealthy man reportedly worth nearly a million hung himself after a night of alleged money loss family and friends say the act stemmed from a hallucination of ruin despite Brownes prior wealth and a showpiece home his relatives say he had suffered no known illness or losses beyond recent financial worries.

United Prem Danvers Mass Edward C. Browne Browne Stimson

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