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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

2

Slavic National Society to Found Slovak Home and Farm

Delegates accepted a Pittsburg offer to provide a site in Allegheny City for an orphan asylum and $2000 toward construction. They also voted to purchase a 1000 acre tract for a large farm home for old and indigent Slovaks, with final days there to be spent in care. John Joschk traveled 3500 miles to speak at the banquet.

Stefan G. Regnianek Pittsburg National Slavonic Society Allegheny City Oriion Organn National Gazette P. V. Rovmianek New York Suj National News Sagscariaeer Rhea Notiery D Saar Laetuniemias Sokol Serviny Ladies’ Aid Society The Tion John _Joschk B. C

Minstrel Night Delights Members at Port Lodge Session

LKS minstrel show at Port Lodge of Eiks entertained members and guests with 12 brand new jokes and a medley of songs. End men were Edward J. Madigan Jewett and Tom Mack, with Robert M. Sperry as interlocutor and Henry Ezang as accompanist. Following the performance, ladies enjoyed bowling games and a lunch, then a finale ante.

Port Lodge Eiks Mark Twain Noah Edward J. Madigan Jewett Tom Mack Robert M. Sperry Henry Ezang A. A Canfield, Jr Frank Buckley O'Brien HH E. Reilly Edward T Buckingham J. Madigan Andrew A. Canfield Loren Delbridge

Prinzess Alice Floated Into Deep Water After Beaching

U N German liner Prinzess Alice, wrecked off Fort Wadsworth near Staten Island, was floated into deep water by ten steam tugs and pulling as engines strained. The ship, undamaged, required lightering of four hundred tons before resuming voyage. pumps showed no leakage and bilge held firm.

United Press Uarantine Staten Island Merritt Chapman Wrecking Company Fort Wadsworth

Princess Alice Struck Suffered Major Waterborne Incident

A large passenger liner experienced a significant accident near the harbor as tugs assisted and Captain Mo North Germ ordered rescue. The ship shifted ballast flooding tanks, narrowly escaping further danger while divers checked the vessel and crew prepared to sail after cargo replacement. The Marken anchored nearby sustained only minor damage. The Mohawk helped safely maneuver the liner to a berth and passengers endured a delayed departure.

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Schoolboy Bond Fight Leads to Reform School Detention

A ten year old Bridgeport boy faced reform school after police linked him to five minor offenses. His bond was set at 75 dollars as his mother Mrs O Connell described his two week illness and school absence. The other four companions were discharged in city court yesterday as the Bridgeport steamer Bridgeport offered a sightseeing trip to New York for 50 cents.

Bridgeport Fairfield Avenue Francis O’connell Meriden Rep New York George Kane New City Court York City

Mail train begins Georgia Central strike move toward Augusta

The first Georgia Central train since last Sunday pulled from Atlanta to Augusta carrying mail under Post Office Inspector Bannerman and clerks. Union engineers and many striking firemen rode, but authorities allowed no protest. The move follows an agreement between General Manager Scott and Chief Burgess. Further talks aimed at ending the strike continue.

United Press Atlanta Georgia Central System Augusta Bannerman Scott Georgia Central Burgess

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