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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

4

Mediterranean Mission Impasse Hints Caribbean Raid

Fragmented extract from a letter dated April 18 1219 describes tensions between the Dey of Algiers and European powers over captured prizes and planned expeditions. It mentions Commodore and British influence, a proposed fleet action to destroy a rival squadron, and the delicate balance of power in the Mediterranean.

Richmons Algiers Sara Rauadrog Co Deentur Dey Ited Bt Camora Bhaw Biote Gerdan Tie Bose Ma- Maria Maz

Fifty Years Ago In Americus Newspaper Items

The page combines poetry excerpts and local political notes. It recounts a Democratic City convention in the Wheeler Building with Ex-Alderman Daniel Smith as chairman and Clifford W. Hall as secretary, naming delegates across districts and alternates. The text also weaves a poetically rich fragment about a Seamstress and personal observations on town life and social scenes.

Amiqeicus Clehifs Fred C. Mullins Americus Caluat Cnal Sumner Board of Trade Wheeler Building Bartford St. Louis Daniel Smith Clifford W. Hall William EH. Stevenson William A. Lewis Walter Stapleton Thomas Brown Daniel M. Rowland John Weldon George D. Curtis Thomas Hyde J. Lee Michael Sullivan Michael Pickett John P. Pinkerman Nicholas J. Phelan J. J. Ryburn J. J. Haux Jeremiah D. Toomey James Trevine J. H. Orton James A. McQuinness William O'Leary James L. McGovern Christian Bitzer Michael A Ken‘ny Henry Halverson

Mullaney Widow of Edward Mullaney Dies at 45

Mortuary notice for Ann Mullaney wife of Edward Mullaney of 227 East Main street who died after a brief illness described as dropsical troubles at age 45. Also brief stacked items note a Chicago/St Louis cyclone report and various local notices including a will probate for Charles Cartwright, a robbery claim by John Rooney, a stage comedy at St Pauls Parish Hall, a missing girl found in Central Park, and a New York travel distress report.

Ann Edward Mullaney East Main Street

Destroyer Belen Valve Adjustment Outside Harbor

The torpedo boat destroyer Belen is having her valves adjusted by the Ashcroft Manufacture Co and sits outside the harbor as part of a naval maintenance scene. A separate notice from St Johns Iodgs No 3 announces a special communication at Masonic plc on Wednesday evening at 7 30 claiming an inc. de gree will be conferred. Flowers for Memorial Day are mentioned in a separate line.

Belen Ashcroft Manufacture Co St John’s Iodgs Masonic PLC Mey Inc Commonwealth

Stratford Plans Large Parade and Memorial Ceremonies

Special to The Farmer Stratford May 27 Fitting ceremonies follow a large parade at Academy Hills with William J Hart named parade marshal and George Shelton chief of staff An honor guard of ministers and veterans will form divisions along Main and Church streets with a noon start The memorial program includes Gettysburg speech Battle Hymn of the Republic and America plus a wreath ceremony Veterans clubs and Sunday schools will gather at the monument and local public schools will participate A New York veteran seeks a substitute to enlist others for the Marine Corps offering up to 1000 for a willing substitute

Stratford St Academy Hills William J. Hart Hiaving George Shelton Mem Berties Seoard B. C. Carpenter C. Clark Kennedy A. M. Baggett Mack Hawkins Frank ©. Blakeman George A. Fairchild Charles F Judson Main Street Congregational Church Church Street Academy Hill Siatr ‘Stam Charles Stepherck Stratford Veterans Association Congregational Church Schoo Methodist Church Christ Church Bethany Church Baptist Church Center School Monument Monment E. N. Packard D.D Gettysburg E. C Carpenter America Hart Marshal G W. Shelton Veterans Association Union Cemetery Sons of Veterans Cates Church &J Easay New York Easton Farragut Atreeta Merine Corps M Regular Marine Corps

Wedding Rings Your Bride Deserves The Best Show

Ad copy advertises a complete line of wedding rings and gifts including watches silverware cut glass clocks and jewelry. Highlights a line of Dia wonda diamonds noted for brilliance and urges customers to view the stock of wedding gifts and accessories.

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New York Community Health Shows Great Improvement

In Brooklyn Justice Robert J. Wilkin opens the seventh New York City Conference of Charities and Correction praising a marked drop in city infant mortality from about forty per thousand to nine to twelve. He notes ongoing efforts in mental deficiency care, delinquency treatment, public education, clean water and food, and warns that even with eradication of alcoholism and syphilis, feebleminded individuals would still require state protection and segregation during procreation years.

Justice Wilkin New York Haven Emerson Robert J. Wilkin Children's Court Booklyn New York City Sadie American Committee of Public Health Thomas W. Salmon Bernard Sachs Wmerson

Inventor Duplicates Hands of Humans in War Work

Munich May 27 One of many remarkable artificial hands developed during the war by mechanic Will who claims independent finger movement and grasp. Fingers of steel links to palm hinge and wires run to elbow enabling grip and release. inspired by and backed by the German Museum of Munich which provided means and assistance.

Munich Will Andbreck

Museum backs invention with free German lab support

After completion the museum shared details with large German scientific magazines and offers to supply free equipment for shops or laboratories to scale up manufacturing. The museum authorities’ faith in the invention convinces many that it is practicable.

Germany

Dr Smith Again Heads Y A L C A

Edward Sylvester Smith MD was reelected president of the Young Men's Christian Association for the coming year. Other officers named include A W Burritt as president, W R B Webster as vice president, Horace B Merwin treasurer, E C Dana recording secretary, Harry H Read auditor, and trustees L W Birdseye E W Harral G C Edwards and W B Lashar.

Edward Sylvester Smith Young Men's Christian Association A. W. Burritt W. R B. Webster Horace B. Merwin E. C. Dana Harry H. Read L.W. Birdseye E. W. Harral G. C. Edwards W. B. Lashar

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