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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
8
A photo shows a religious service outside the shell battered walls of the Naval Academy at Vera Cruz. A priest faces an improvised altar while soldiers and Mexican civilians attend, with holes in the walls from prior shelling noted.
NEWTOWN district plans the annual May reception and coronation ritual for the Blessed Virgin statue at St Rose Church. Sunday at 7 30 p m. Pastor Rev Father Sinnott expects all members and new entrants to wear white gowns. Choir to sing the usual hymns. Also notes rector Rev George T Sinnott attended Alma Mater Holy Cross College class reunion in Hartford Monday evening.
Personal items from Falls Village and surrounding towns highlight marriages visits and travels. Adam Matula and Agnes Budryn wed May 23, 1914 at St. Rose's, plan to reside in Southington. Agnes Booth of Vergennes visits aunt Mrs. D. C. Peck in Mount Pleasant. Arthur Beard of Bridgeport weekended in Sandy Hook. S. M. Peck returns from eight months in North Brookfield. Flora McNemara of Danbury visits aunt Mrs. Carey on Queen Street. J. B. Nichols hosts Philo and Walter Nichols of Bridgeport. Dr. Frank J. Gale to attend the American Institute of Homeopathy convention in Atlantic City June 23. J. O. Pitzgschler, William H. Clark, E. W. Troy among Sandy Hook residents departing for Bridgeport. John Hoyt spent Tuesday in Danbury. May Hoyt returns from Martin Shehan in Jersey City. Mrs. Arthur Beard in Bridgeport. John Popopilis returns from Greece after Balkan War service. Steamer Atlantis refloated after grounding off Mexican coast and towed to Mobile.
Salutes in honor of General Grant and fallen soldiers will be fired from battleships at Grant's Tomb and the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument on Decoration Day by United States forces.
A local ad suggests gift ideas for commencements and June brides. It recommends jewelry as a suitable option and highlights a complete line of novelties and the latest creations. The message urges customers to visit for assistance in selecting a birthday ring or other tasteful gifts.
Washington May 27 The Wilson administration reaches agreement with labor leaders on an amendment to the anti trust bill. The move seeks to clarify that labor organizations are not forbidden forms under the Sherman act while opponents say it does not exempt prosecutions for violations. The Bradley body in Kentucky is noted.
Presbyterians nationwide urged to resign from clubs or organizations selling alcohol. Resolutions approved by the 125th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States call on all officers and church members to avoid signing liquor licenses or renting property for sale of intoxicants. The report denounces the cigarette habit and backs nationwide prohibition.
Vera Cruz May 27 The United States transport Prairie has sailed for Hampton Roads carrying a few refugees and many sick who have been invalided home. Captain Stickney and several officers did not accompany the transport. Stickney is First Commandant of the Port with the Customs House lighthouse and pilot services under his direction. Several officers aid him.
Stamford May 27 Dr Jacob S Nemoiton of this city was fined 25 dollars and costs in city court yesterday for failure to report a diphtheria case. Nemoiton said in court he diagnosed the case as nephritis.
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