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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

5

Highwaymen Hold Up Gem Salesman in Busy Street

Abraham Lillian a New York jewelry and diamond salesman was assaulted by three men on Main Street this afternoon near Stratfield and Golden Hill. They demanded diamonds and money from his sample case. Two suspects, Arthur Morris and Joseph Nevins, both 23, were arrested. a third fled. Police brought them to headquarters. all deny guilt.

Abraham Lillian New York Main Street Arthur Morris Hartford Toseph Nevins Norwich Stratfield Golden Hill Street Lilian Wolff and Miller Poiiceman Gregory

Three-Year-Old Marco Tisso Dies From Burns

Marco Tisso aged three died last night at Bridgeport Hospital from burns suffered when he lit a match while playing at his Maple Street home. The incident occurred Thursday as his clothing caught fire, severely burning him.

Marco Tisso Marco ‘Tiseo Hie Maple Street Bridgeport

Obituary notices and funeral arrangements in city notices

A mixed run of death notices from May 1916 lists Adolph Antousat aged 26 years and 11 months with funeral details at multiple venues at 2:30 and 3:00 p m. Brnnt Porter aged 31 with services at home and St Marys church. Ida Murphy repose mass at St Charles church May 29 at 7 30 a m. Arthur Stray aged 98 years with services at home and St Patrick s church. Various funerals from St Mary s and St Thomas cemetery follow for multiple residents. also appears a real estate广告 offering 660 rentals at 96 200 with 1 600 cash and Simmons Co Atlantic MA.

Adolph Antousat Bannell Street Grand St Mountain ‘Grove Porter Henry Ken Arthur Stray M. J. Gannon Broad St St. Patrick’s Church Stray Teraity Plot Park Cemetery Mayne Mergurst V. Burns Thomas Pembroke Street St. Mary's Church State Street St. Pedharch St. Thomas’ Cemetery

Weather Outlook for How LaAnNo Tonight and Sunday

The forecast for How LaAnNo calls for cloudy skies tonight with showers likely on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, with scattered rain chances throughout the period.

Boys blue serge for Memorial Day suit offer

A blue serge suit for boys designed for Memorial Day uses with a semi military air. It matches the veteran’s blue uniform and is positioned as a durable, value piece with good tailoring and a price range from five to thirteen fifty. Front basement displays three fabric options including white flapnel or linen.

Grand Army of the Republic

Jane Dieulafoy dies noted author and trailblazer

Paris May 27 Madame Jane Dieulafoy author explorer and wearer of male attire dies at 65. Born in Toulouse she married Marcel Dieulafoy and joined him in wars and archaeology. The couple unearthed palaces of Daring and Artaxerxes and brought bas reliefs to the Louvre.

Paris Madame Jane Dieulafoy Madame Dieulafoy France Toulouse Marcel Auguste Dieulafoy Asia

Locodose Convicted of Cruelty to Animals

Stephen Locodosk was found guilty in city court this morning of brutal treatment to a horse. Special Agent Alexander Howell of the Animal Rescue League testified that the prisoner lashed the horse unnecessarily for two blocks yesterday. A fine and costs plus 15 days confinement were imposed, but the jail sentence was suspended.

Stephen Locodosk Alexander Howell Animal Rescue League Tne

Obituary notices and funeral details in local paper

Obituaries for Adolph Antpusat Helen Stray Fred Lamontaine Michael Gallagher Mary Carroll and related funeral details. Includes burial locations at St Michael s cemetery St Patrick s church Sacred Heart church and St Mary s cemetery with names of bearers and pallbearers. Also Gen Funston recommendation to hold trial at Fort Sam Houston for 116 Texas men who refused border muster.

Mary Carroll Mary Cotter Myrtle Avenue Sacred Heart Church Matthew Judge Theresa O'Brien J. E. Casserly Miss O’brien John Edward Cotter Carroll Malloy Pram John Casey Horace Plumb Westport St. Mary's Cemetery Funston War Department Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Parade of Policemen to Lead Memorial Day Drill Tomorrow

One hundred fifty eight police men will march at the head of the Memorial Day parade the largest number in city history outside municipal units. Capt. William Anderson will lead with aides and a full roster of platoon commanders guides and flag bearers. New recruits drill at Seaside park tomorrow at 7 p.m. in new style uniforms for Bridgeport police debut.

William Anderson Charles Wheeler John H. Redgate John H. Regan F. W. Webb William O’leary George B. Coley Philip T. Blancfield Joseph A. Hazel Arthur L. Prout John O’connell James Ramsey James Walker Thomas ‘H. Flood Edward Wagner, Jr Charles Campang Edward Wheeler Clifford M. Gorgas Herbert Liggins John J. Seery James J. Sheehan Richard A. Miller J. P. Coughlin Frank Regenery John Corrigan Andrew J. Mrazik Dennis J. Sullivan John J. Kelly Jr Patrick Murphy A. P. Hatch EB. G. Bulkley Seaside Park Bridgeport Police

Men Charged With Theft From Johnson Remanded for Trial

Charles Johnson of New Milford, 21, and John Donovan, 20, also of New Milford, were remanded for trial on June 1 after being charged with theft from Charles Anderson at 250 Fairfield Avenue and breach of the peace. Bonds were set at 500 dollars. Investigations will probe the prisoners and Anderson's story about a threat and a $40 theft, with a demanded handshake. In New Milford arrests followed the pair’s appearance with newly purchased raiment. Also, Roosevelt League of California formed to back Theodore Roosevelt for the Presidency in San Francisco.

Charles Johnson New Milford Charles Anderson Fairfield Avenue John Donovan Anderson

Piano Salesmen Drive Denver Vote Return to Mayor Rule

Piano dealers in Denver played a prominent role in a municipal election that ended the commission form of government and restored the mayor system. The Music Trades notes merchants supported the campaign. Charle A. Button lost alderman bid, while Speer won on a non partisan ticket granting him broad powers under a new charter.

Denver Music Trades Musical Trades Charle A. Button Westernutomatic Music Co Speer

Miss Catherine Gaynor to Wed Charles McClinch June 15

Social and personal notes report a linen shower for Miss Catherine Gaynor at Mrs. Josephine Finns home on Laurel Avenue. Friends presented hand-embroidered articles for her new home as singing dancing and games entertained guests before a late supper.

Catherine Gaynor Charles McClinch Josephine Finn Laurel Avenue Gaynor

Dreadnought Pennsylvania to be handed to government

The new dreadnought Pennsylvania will be turned over to the government within three weeks. J Ogden Armour donated 500000 dollars to the Armour Institute of Technology endowment fund. One thousand Pittsburgh bridgemen struck for higher wages. The Rev Dr Timothy White former Yale president died at his New Haven home. Vermont Republican delegates to the national convention will go to Chicago instructed for Hughes. Damage of 100000 dollars from a fire at Centenary Methodist church Terra Haute Indiana. Four Norwich University sophomores expelled and 30 other members of the class disciplined.

Pennsylvania J. Ogden Armour Armour Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Timothy White Yale University New Haven Vermont Chicago Hughes

Couch Hammocks Sell For Comfort And Features

A catalog style ad describes couch hammocks with adjustable frames, pillow heights, and two-angle canopies. Prices range from $5 to $19.50, featuring rustless frames, cotton or felt tops, excelsior centers, and magazine pockets. Special Howland models and army duck fabrics are highlighted, with varied frame types and canopy options on offer in the third floor.

Japan

Panic at Western Avenue bridge injures twenty women

Howland Dry Goods Co reports twenty women severely injured in a crowd rush when a Boston elevated car derailed and hung over the Western Avenue bridge. Great Britain lists 200 blacklisted neutral ships. Standard City of Ohio stockholders approve increasing capital stock to 7 million dollars and a 100 percent stock dividend. A seat on the New York Stock Exchange is transferred for a specific operation of BE NE, 000.

Boston Western Avenue Bridge Standard City of Ohio New York Stock Exchange

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