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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1913

Page

2

Var-ne-sis Promises Relief From Rheumatism for Nurses

The advertisement touts Var-ne-sis as a new remedy for rheumatism claiming organs must be restored to health before poisons exit the body. Three nurse testimonials from New Haven Waterbury and Worcester praise relief and full recovery, with readers urged to visit Riker drug store for a demonstration and to call within a week for transformation.

Warner New England Var-ne-sis Riker Drug Store

Man Killed by Train Near Stratford Electrification Site

Stratford May 23 John Carroll of New Haven conductor of the Jobson Gifford construction train died instantly after being struck by express train No. 60 while reaching for water at the locomotive. His body was found 100 feet from the impact and transported to his home at 208 Grand Street. Police and coroner orders followed.

Stratford John Carroll New Haven Jobson- Gifford New Haven Road Long Brook Ayvenus Bridge Carroll William B. Cogsil John J. Phelan Phelan Robert G. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald New York Grand Street

Neary Succeeds Late Lieut James Cronan

At a fire board meeting P J Neary driver of No 3 steamer was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lieut James Cronan Neary was appointed a call man in August 1898 and became permanent fireman July 7 1899 He resides at 159 Norman Street Henry J Szerzesky was appointed a permanent fireman to fill Nearys vacancy The body of Judson Candee who died in Clayville Virginia arrived in the city and was moved to Easton for interment Candee was a longtime resident and well known in Easton

P. J. Neary James Cronan Lieut. Neary Fire Department Norman Street Henry J. Szerzesky Newfield Avenue Neary Judson Candee Clayville Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds Easton

Astor House to Close May 29 as Subway Fight Looms

The famed Astor House in New York will shut on May 29 with half the building possibly spared if the Waldorf Astor portion remains. The John Jacob Astor estate plans to demolish the southern half and build a bedrock wall and perpetual easement for a future subway, while the northern half may be diverted to avoid its fate.

New York Astor House Willam Waldorf Astor John Jacob Astor Public Service Commission Broadway Vesey Street Commission Wiliam Waldorf—Astor William Waldorf Astor Barclay Street Astor Family America Knickerbockers Pacee Hs Asing

Awakening Warrior and the Call of War

Fragmentary verse describes a weary warrior awakening from darkness and tempest. The speaker references Thoththiat and Degat Feder, asking who they are and where the warrior comes from. The lines evoke ancient conflict, longing, and a shift from fear to a broken, misty calm.

Americans Must Be Aware of the Ghent Celebration

A group of British and American gentlemen discuss commemorating the 1814 Treaty of Ghent and unbroken peace. The letter argues Americans should not interfere, notes that America is no longer solely English, and questions the involvement of non naturalized individuals like Professor Munsterberg in judging American patriotism and the event.

United Kingdom Ghent Great Britain United States Americe Ie America Munsterbere Teward Bo Sr Germany

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