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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

8

Redding Town Aims To Recover Tax Shortage

Town officials weigh action against former collector Gorham and Treasurer Hill over a tax receipts shortfall of about 190. Attorney Shaw advises suing Gorham. if unsuccessful, action may shift to John Koltz and B. I. Banks regarding misapplied funds. Meanwhile local lore covers lectures, snakes, road work, and upcoming reunions and school projects.

Wa-S Shaw Gotham Bil Aiepate Gorham Sam Henry Ward Beechar Samuel Scoville Stamford Wien Sanford Audien Sracile Mr. Safford Kent al- Nhaugh Mint Mercely Sco Ereomenua Amre Metin Sanford Telford Jean Han Duncan John Koltx

Man of the Hour at Polls Draws Male Audience

Poll Players present The Man of the Hour a political drama praised for strong acting led by Ince as Alwyn Bennett and L. C. Philip as Horrigan with Isa dore Martin Schofield and Eggerton delivering solid support. Socola directs a well staged production drawing large crowds as summer season continues. Next up The Flue Mouse by Tate Clyde Fitch heads the bill.

New York Richard Croker Tammany Hall Horrigan Phelan Ince Alwyn Bennett Tom Moore John Junior Hght L. C. Philip William A. Lee Isadore Martin Charles Schofield Joseph Eggenton Socola Jack Sherman Eadie Healey So Prano Poli Tate

Unitarian meeting preserves Fletcher re election support

United States Senator Fletcher of Florida was renominated as vice president of the American Unitarian Association amid a bitter fight over Lorimer. The association's annual gathering included Unitarian schools and social fellowship reunions, with a 65 to 12 vote in Fletcher’s favor.

United Press Boston Sth Unitarian Wistorical Society American Unitarian Association Unitarian School Soctal Sumer Min Hieatand Lorimer United States Fletcher Florida

Fashionable semi precious stones used by jewelers

A long survey of gem types and color treatments describes how stones such as Swiss lapis jasper chalcedony emerald green varieties of chalcedony and crocidolite are valued for their color, translucency, and polish. It notes pearllike pink amethyst rutilated quartz and carnelian pebbles, with comments on grading and use in settings.

India Delaware Bay New Jersey Lake Superior Minnesota Wisconsin

Rioters Shot in Mexico City as Reguls Crackdown

Mexico City May 25 rioters marching under banners of revolution clashed with regulars who fired on them after earlier killings and injuries. Diaz, confined to bed with fever, faced pressure to resign while Maderistas called for overthrow of the government as demonstrations spread across the capital and states.

United Press Mexico City Diaz Tshauntepec Guadaljara Zacatecas Jalisco Madero Fonds Mme. Diaz Henry Lanee Wilson Congress Alfredo Robles Dominguez el Heraldo Corral Senor

New Haven Business Men Oppose Double Utilities Commission

New Haven May 26 The New Haven Business Men's association directors voted to send letters to local legislators protesting a double form public utilities commission. A majority of 95 percent of 100 surveyed supported the state association's single form, while 90 percent favored the plan.

New Haven New Haven Business Men's Association Public Utilities Commission State Business Men's Association Judiciary Committee L. T. Snow John Kennedy

Double Funeral for Children Killed by New Haven Train

Hartford reports two funerals held today for Marlo Vanelit and Elna Dezanni, the children killed yesterday by a New Haven train. The youngsters were en route to their father’s workplace when the locomotive struck them as they wandered onto the tracks.

Hartford New Haven Marlo Vanelit Elna Dezanni

Striking bakers to open cooperative shop

In New Haven on May 25 a large cooperative bakeshop funded by the local Jewish strikers is anticipated as a result of the baker strike. Employers refuse wage increases and improved conditions while strikers struggle financially and sell bread to compete. The unionists are urged to buy the bread as a cooperative plan forms with an International Boers Union officer guiding efforts. The piece also notes memorial services for Deacon Lorenzo D Sterling at South Congregational Church with several deacons and Rev. Higinbotham speaking.

United Press New Haven International Boers ‘Union Ike Lorenzo D. Sterling South Congregational Church W. Marsh LB. Silliman Frank Hubbard W. A. Smith L. T. Warner Robert Higinbotham

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