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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
6
White Summer Millinery showcases the largest stock of hats including White Milan Braid, White Hemp Braid, Natural Leghorn and Window Braid hats with trim and untrimmed options. Also offered are White Flowers, Wings, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons and Ornaments priced wholesale for retailers.
In Pittsburgh the Giants rallied to beat the Pirates for the fourth straight time, winning 6 to 2 in ten innings. Matty pitched five solid innings, then the Giants exploded late with timely hitting to seal the victory. Fletcher misplayed a grounder that opened the two Pirates runs in the sixth, while Johnston doubled and scored on a timely hit. Guardianship of the fielding held, and mobile data unclear.
In National League action Boston visits Pittsburgh while Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati for key early season games. The twin showdowns feature historic rivals and fresh standings implications as clubs vie for position in a crowded NL slate.
Cleveland visits New York. Chicago plays Boston. St Louis at Philadelphia. Detroit travels to Washington in today’s AL slate.
American Association results show Milwaukee a 6 to 2 victory over Northrop and La Longe batteries with Slapnicka and Mayer also noted. In Minneapolis Toledo beat Minneapolis 2 to 9.12 with Bresnahan Owens and Yingling noted. Kansas City Indianapolis game postponed due to rain. no other games scheduled.
In the Eastern League schedule Bridgeport visits Portland while New Haven plays Powell and Hartford travels to Lynn Worcester hosts Springfield New London meets Lawrence in a set of regional showdowns.
The Philadelphia Evening Ledger calls on the Phillies to stop riding umpires and focus on their work. The piece compares current Phillies behavior to the unruly Boston Braves of last year, noting Moran’s intolerance for onfield sieges and urging players to maintain discipline. It defends umpire Rigler’s fairness and questions accusations as harming the game's integrity.
National Committee on Prisons urges Fairfield County to create a state controlled misdemeanant farm and to confine awaiting trial prisoners in the jail. The plan focuses on separating youths from hardened inmates, expanding work through road labor, and reducing costs by regional farm operation.
New York May 18 Justice Hotchkiss heard how Charlie Chaplin was paid 370000 for the year ending December and an extra 10000 for each of ten films, including a Burlesque on Carmen, with claims of padding. Chaplin seeks injunction to halt Carmen distribution while both sides file briefs.
Right Rev. Bishop John J. Nilan appoints Rev. Gaspar Panik pastor of Sacred Heart Slovak Church Torrington as administrator of Sts Cyril and Methodius Slovak Church to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. Matthew Jankola. Panik remains pastor in Torrington. a successor to Jankola will be named in a few weeks.
Advertises Cyrus Roach Powder as a clean harmless remedy to rid homes of roaches. Claims free sprinkling kills roaches without driving them to neighbors. Priced at 20c and 35c with a strong guarantee.
Local pharmacy known as Cyrus Pharmacy operates at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street. Residents visit for medicines and basic health supplies in the neighborhood business district.
The Improved Order of Red Men will hold a memorial service at 1087 Broad Street tomorrow evening at eight o clock for deceased members. The Saxophone quartet will perform before the program, with violin solos by Miss Helen Osborn and Miss Theresa Polke and Alexander Howell. Addresses will be given by Burton B Plumley and Edward T Buckingham, and Rev George O Tamblyn will deliver the eulogy. The complete program includes selections by the quartet and soloists, a roll call, and benediction.
Jimmy Johnston predicts Ted Kid Lewis will beat Mike Gibbons at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday. He says Lewis is tougher, quicker, and better at forcing the fight, and notes Lewis’s growing power and weight to mid 140s. Johnston downplays the Britton bout as misfought, backing Lewis’s chances.
Fairfield May 13 600 parents and relatives were kept out when Sherman hall doors were locked for a Sherman school entertainment. Frustration grew into clamor outside while inside the children performed with elaborate costumes and historical tableaux. A second show will be held Monday under the Parent Teachers association.
Five auto repair workers quit Clark's garage in the North End yesterday afternoon. They demand an eight hour day and higher wages. Union men expect more quitters early next week.
Machinists at Automatic Machine Co. failed to receive the promised answer to their wage demands by yesterday. They extend the deadline to Monday while awaiting a response. Also, Concettina Vitale of 702 Maple Street died Thursday after a brief pneumonia illness. She leaves Otvio Vitale and four children. funeral held at Holy Rosary Church with burial at St Michael's Cemetery.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions tonight with increasing clouds on Sunday. Connecticut should remain fair tonight and Sunday with gentle to moderate northwest to north winds. An area of high pressure maintains cool temperatures along the northern border. Frosts were reported from Washington eastward to Vermont.
Batcheller Co workers refuse to back down as the plant readies to reopen by May 17. Organizers say the workers will run the shop and set double picket lines Monday. Many strikers have found work at Werner and La Resista to bridge the gap, with others offering to share positions. A strikers meeting featured remarks by Jasper McLevy of the State Federation of Labor. A Hungarian corset workers’ dance occurred at Rakoczi hall as molders attending a nearby conference join discussions.
Washington reports from the Weather Bureau predict a generally overcast cool week across the Atlantic states, Ohio valleys, and Great Lakes region with local ice. The upper Mississippi valley and plains may see similar conditions first half, then a return to normal temperatures and generally fair weather after Tuesday.
Madrid May 13 The general railroad strike planned for May 20 has been canceled as employers concede on disputed points. The move ends days of bargaining and averted a nationwide labor standstill.
Detroit May 18 A gunfight with thieves left Patrolman Leland Alexander dead and Patrolman Cornelius Ryan badly wounded as three youths were arrested. The suspects Frank Krupa Edward Walton and Frank Oligschlager admitted presence at the shooting. A separate finance note cites Mexican railroad earnings in April and a British action stance. Connecticut probate notice orders six months for creditors to file claims against Julius Donath estate. Administratrix Louise Donath asks for immediate payments.
Spate of Connecticut District of Bridgeport May 1 1916. Estate of Julius Donath deceased. The administratrix applies for authority to sell real estate belonging to the estate. Hearing ordered at the Bridgeport probate office May 17 1916 at 10 oclock for determination. Notice required to interested parties by newspaper publication before May 15 1916. Attest Paul L Miller Judge.
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