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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1911

Page

2

Dr Whitmore Aims to Settle Suit Brought by Wife

Special from United Press. New Britain May 29 Dr Whitmore the missing city physician whose property has been attached by his wife in the interest of their minor son is arranging to settle the case out of court. He transferred property on High street through his counsel. After months of disappearance he reemerged by wire from Toledo. He is said to refuse to return to New Britain, with home life troubles cited as the reason.

United Press New Britain Whitmore High Street Toledo

Building Permits Granted for Friday Night Projects

The board of building commission approved permits totaling 18,840 for multiple projects. W. W. Beardsley built a frame barn addition on Huntington road. Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Co. added a frame foundry on Iranistan avenue. Louise Levy and J. W. Farist filed frame and cellar work on Madison and East Main streets. Lena Friedman and James Pasquale Esposito planned frame rear veranda and dwelling updates on Linen and North avenues. Laura Ortlieb added a dwelling on Burroughs street. Star Shirt Manufacturing Co. added a one story brick addition on Washington avenue. Farret Steel Co. built a frame barn on East Main street. English Lutheran church added a one family dwelling on Laurel avenue. H. D. Booth planned a frame balcony on Wells street. Verona Pisty added a store frame on Putnam street. Warner Bros. Co. expanded a wage shed on Lafayette. Hurley planned a two family terra cotta block dwelling on Salem and Main streets.

Board of Building Commission W. W. Beardsley West Side Huntington Road Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Co Iranistan Avenue Louise Levy East Side Madison Avenue J. W. Farist East Main Street Lena Firiedman Linen Avenue James Street Wells Street Putnam Street Warner Bros. Co Lafayette Street F. and J. Hurley Lyon W. H. and M. E. Hogan Salem Main Streets

Color shift uniforms to blend with European terrain

German general staff adopts blue green gray fabric after field tests inspired by Afghan and Indian frontier camouflage. France follows with light gray green to replace blue greatcoat and red trousers. Two battalions will trial the new material in maneuvers this year.

Germany Africa India Berlin Hussars France Ministry of War New York Sun

Telegraphic Nuggets From Across The Nation

A rapid collage of tiny items: Judge Emory Speer rebukes attorney elect Felder in a peonage case. Winnipeg reports good sleighing. Pinkerton to London to guard visitors. Walter Lowery shoots Lucile Harding as warning. Archibald Watkins touts a disintegrable fog for war use. Rev Thomas Grieves in Glens Falls faces blame in a death. Peter West, famed divorce lawyer, dead in Fendleton. James Bowen, 12, blamed for auto crash in New York. Colorado Governor Shafroth backs a university memorial. Governor Dix fined by Cornell students. five Earling brothers to decorate graves on Decoration Day. Hazel Schmidt in a prolonged trance in Vandalia. mowers float down the Potomac in memory of Spanish War losses. Socialist Rep Berger shifts to paying postage on his Congressional work mail. Notices and ads close the slice with light commerce and local shop pitches.

New York James Bowen Franklin Nevis Shafroth Colorado H. Harrissnarr Washington Berger Congress

Funeral Held For Michael F Carroll At Park Avenue Home

The funeral for Michael F. Carroll was held from his Park Avenue home yesterday afternoon, drawing a large gathering from nearby towns. Rev Father Judge of Sacred Heart Church officiated as moral offerings reflected the love and esteem in which he was held.

Michael F. Carroll Park Avenue Father Judge Sacred Heart Church

Steel Trust Eyes Potential Price Slashing Action

United Press reports May 28 that the steel trust plans a 24 hour decision on a possible price war affecting all iron and steel products. Judge EB Gary, chairman, and C J Buffington conferred with trustees in New York, with indepents to be contacted if a plan forms. Some favor aggressive cuts including rails, while others warn against broad reductions. Gary to testify before the Stanley Committee Thursday.

United Press New York EB. J. Gary The Steel Trust Chicago Ite C. J. Buffington Illinois Steel Company Republic Company Gary Republic Steel Corporation Stanley Congressional Committee John W

Veteran war veteran death notice and decoration wish

Special from United Press reports that Frederick Reffelt, a Chicago war veteran, would be decorated on Memorial Day per his wish. He died yesterday by suicide at his home after family dinner, aged 76, leaving a widow and seven children. his grave will be decorated with comrades.

United Pres Emis Frederick Reffelt Chi Matmerint

Fox Hurt On Playground Rescue Incident

Hugh Fox, a 1% climbed a playground amusement device at Jones and Lexington avenues yesterday. He hurried to rescue a presumed spectator but sustained a weapon or spear injury to the leg. Fox was taken home by ambulance with Dr. Keatupe attending.

Hugh Fox Jones and Lexington Mesques Keatupe

Boy Plays With Rifle. Woman Injured in Wanang Incident

Mrs. Annee Erickeon, wife of Charles Erickeon of 52 Lines venue Wanang, was struck after a boy mishandled a .22 rifle yesterday morning. She was taken to Yihoant’a hospital. her condition is not regarded as dangerous.

Annee Erickeon Charles Erickeon Wanang

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