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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
14
New York May 23 Venezuelan government officials withheld information from readers and Venezuelan followers about the flight of Dr Leo Spelde Baptista former secretary general to President Gomez and General Juan Pablo Penalosa from Caracas to Curacao arriving by small sailing boat on Wednesday.
A Harpers Weekly excerpt comments on Lyman Abbott defending naval arms spending as a path to peace. It argues navies burden Europe and convince the public against war, praising Abbott for consistency in supporting both peace and a strong navy.
Washington May 23 Charles D Hilles head of the Republican national committee is expected to arrive late today to chair tomorrow's national executive committee session. The conciliation committee led by Senator Cummins outlined plans to urge reform and a national convention next fall with key members present.
Rochester May 23 William R Whipple, eight years for murder at Auburn, cut his throat with a razor in his cell this morning. The blade came from an unknown source and he was taken to a hospital. Death appears certain.
Lincoln Nebraska May 3 Walter Ballew the negro charged with assaulting Bars Keller of Falls City was brought here early today by Sheriff Aldrich of Falls City and a special deputy. The trip was by automobile from Hiawatha after a mob tried to lynch him Wednesday night. Sheriff Aldrich said he would keep Ballew in the penitentiary indefinitely due to strong local feeling at Falls City.
A list of Panama hats priced at 3 4 5 7 and 8 dollars appears alongside a 75 cent latte. The fragment ends with the word Rough Stra rok indicating incomplete wording or a cut item.
King George of England, guest of Emperor William at Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernest August nuptials in Berlin, advocates world peace while receiving address from British residents. The visit underscores friendly ties among Britain, Germany, and Russia as Emperors and ambassadors mingle at luncheon events.
Former House speaker Joseph G. Cannon is back in Washington to attend a Lincoln Memorial Commission meeting. He wears his signature lapel ribbon and big cigar, in high spirits, taunting his former ally Mann and avoiding political commentary.
President Charles C. Moore of the Panama Pacific Exposition praised the Japanese parliament’s approval of a 600000 dollar appropriation for Japan’s participation. He said the move confirms prior assurances and will command world attention at the exposition amid recent California events. Farmers seek ads in the Want Ads.
Embroidered lace insertion with various necklines and sleeve lengths priced at one dollar each. High and low neck styles available, suitable for assortment in local shops and dressmaking parlors.
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