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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

9

Bridgeport Memorial Day Parade Plans 1914

Memorial Day parade details in Bridgeport with divisions marching on Fairfield Avenue Broad Street and Cannon Street. Includes grand marshal list Captain John J. Hibernian Rifles and units from Conn. regiments and Naval Militia. Ceremony at City Hall features speeches, prayers, and school choir performances.

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First Memorial Day Parade in Bridgeport

The article recalls Bridgeport’s first Memorial Day parade, noting Gen. John A. Logan’s influence and local G. A. R. veterans. It describes parade formation on Beaver Street to Fairfield Avenue, a 2 PM march to the park, and a wooden cenotaph at Seaside Park decorated with flowers. The piece lists groups that participated, many of which later dissolved, and cites lasting Memorial Day traditions.

Wil Esteb Broad Street Fairfield Avenue Pairfield Avenue Cannon Street Greee Street Broad’ Street Broad Streets Fon Street John Street Yes Jobhe Street Vie Monument Riveway Caerrases Monu Calumeredh Pest Monumentiment Pourth Nazombie Men S.ee Sefesak Ana Propsre Sepelimea Doseswite Idahotar Orig Broadelty Hall Clifford B. Wik Aldermen Ayenua Gine Orar of Perats John A. Logan Grand Republic James Aes Alfred B. Beers N. H. Root Paseshal G. Ohnesberg Maj BM. Kelly Maj. I. N. Middlebrook Samuel B. Sumner S. B. Sumner David B. Lockwood Samuel Zeee Beaver Street Existtence Elias Howe Post G. A. RF Parasia Sebatien Corps Germania St. Patrick’s T. A. B Wheeler & Wilson Heddle Lving Bowie Grand Army of Republic States Porto Ricci Arkansas Florida

Church Taps Concert Series Retreat at Flagstaff

J J Palmer edited bu gler. The event series Retreat at Flagstaff features music by the Coast Artillery Corps Band and the Wheeler Wilson Band, consolidated.

J. J. Palmer Flag Staff Coast Artillery Corps Wheeler & Wilson Band Consolidated

Boy Scouts Aid G A R Men on Memorial Day

Bridgeport Boy Scouts plan a Memorial Day buoy day aiding G A R members. The committee includes Charles Noren F E Maitland and Robert Cunningham. Scouts report at 7 am to organize cemetery flower planting and escort G A R veterans with canteens and camp chairs. First aid stations and tents will be set along the march route with Scoutmasters McClellan Smith Riley directing.

Scouts of Bridgeport Charles Noren F. E. Maitland Robert Cunningham G A. R W. BE. McClellan H. T. Smith F. H. Riley Etray

Two Autos Collide Hurled Riders From Motorcycles

A Milford turnpike crash involving two autos and four riders left two women on rear motorcycles and the Connecticut car’s occupants, including F. Tuttle of New Haven, injured but not. The Connecticut driver allegedly split from the motorcycles, then struck the opposing auto. Police noted the glare from the bikes blinded the driver.

Milford Connecticut Tuttle Bridgeport New ‘Haven

Carter Demands Borino Be Tried for Blackmail

In Shelton, prosecutors and lawyers discussed the case involving Borino and Delia with states attorney Carter, noting possible immunity attempts and immunity offers. Bonds were in question as officials debated whether Borino and Meniero acted beyond instructions amid the Delia house setup.

Carter Borino Blackmkil Burtherne Franco Virelli Gray Meniero Boreno Grey Alexander Detar Belieced Als Tanaes Virelli Delia Abre- Porter Dekgney de Oie Hero Ahd Borino Aejad Kmail Delta Desreee IC Shelton Louis Pinto Derby Frank Alex Harrilla Corino Augustine Forilla Guisseppindro Frank de Sacio Clitus King Férilla Ralph Tf. Borino Central Labor Agency Warner Building Bridgeport Boerino Forilla Manferd Jacob Jacobelli John W. Banks Manisto

Empress of Ireland disaster claims vast loss of life

Panic flooded the St Lawrence wharf as rescuers and townspeople aided survivors after the liner Empress of Ireland was rammed. Twelve bodies lay on the pier, while lifeboats and debris drifted in icy waters. Captain Kendall and several engineers were rescued amid a large tally of injured passengers and crew.

Continusa St. Lawrence Berg Kendall Intercolonial Hureka Saceevelrs I. Black Mrs.Black Henderson Adidress

Jhowland's Entrances in Fairfield and Cannon Streets

Fairfield business district shows Jhowland's entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. Service changes noted for Friday May 29 1914 with forecast for fair and warmer weather.

Jhowland Main Street Fairfield Avenue Cannon Stret

Store Open Tonight For Holiday Needs

Store invites shoppers for last minute holiday enjoyment with selections for sport wear horse comfort and more. The notice adds that the store is closed all day Memorial Day.

Salvation Army delegates attend London Convention lineup

A list of Salvation Army delegates to the London Convention includes Commissioner and Mrs Rees of Toronto Field Secretary Col Gaskin and wife and other officers from Canada and the United States. The group, totaling 28 officers, travels from Toronto Winnipeg Ottawa Hamilton Calgary and more. The bandmaster is Adjutant Lansing and the report notes a government account and morning spree totals.

Wood Cash A Gosselin Enheimer Ingham Holloway Quebec F. W Howes Birmingham L. A. Hyamison Lawrence Irving Hettry Seton-Kirr London Lierel Kent Gace “Kohim Montreal Mies Alice Lee Pisenney N. P Ale Lindsay B. Tsou Abott John Frederick M. Assafrey Winnipes M.allin Prinés Albert Sask Balcombe Vancouver A Bales Torelte Wwrd Evelyn Barbour Henry Birkett Carstairs Alberta G. D. Bishop I. Blackhurst Paris Ont J. Black Ottawa N. Farr D. Farr Moose Jaw Sask J. M. Finley Iverpool Eng John Fisher Chicago M. BE. Ford Winnipeg H. Roseman Freeman West Allis Wis M. Gray Mies W. Gray Terre Haute Wic James Grees iNéwack B. C Gregg Griffin and Child Cloverdale Mirs J. Hakker Judith Eneer Hakker Winnies Hallidad Pierson William Hart Mortiach Calgary J. Lennon A. Liston Ea Bing A. Matter Indianapo- McAlphine Chares Moir Toronto J. Morgan William Morgan Winniper W. Mounsey T. Maittiell Mattell Jonnie Newton Antler Ostender Buegland John Patterson Robert Patterson Hig Patterson Alt J. Pea Peterboro Peterson M. Priestly Edmonton George Friar Imnipes Quartley Vantonger John Helty Mailton W. J. Richardson Mra Richardson George C. Richards Grace Hospital Brit Scott Potter Walker David Creighton Immi- Race Department Nipés Tortin Frank Morris Arthur ‘Morris MacAmund Hayes Temple Corps Goodwin Brice Hamilton Rescue Home Ensign Jones Ensign Peacock Andeen Ruth Rees McGrath Lansing

Empress of Ireland Disaster Details Surface in Reports

Montreal May 22 official account from Captain Kendall describes the Empress of Ireland halted by dense fog and struck amidships by the collier Storstad. The ship carried 1,437 aboard, including 660 crew and passengers. Storstad tonnage is 6,028. A special train was sent from Father Point to fetch survivors. The Empress of Britain, sister ship, previously rammed Helvelia in a similar incident.

Montreal Kendall Walsh Canadian Pacific Vita Empress of Ireland Glasgow Fairfield Co., Ltd Canadian Pacific Railway Company Storstad Armstrong, Whiteworth Company Newcastle Dampsk, &Knexelk _ Maritime Christiania Norway

Empress of Ireland sinks after collision near Pathe

A 1:40 a.m. collision 20 miles off Pathe results in the Empress of Ireland sinking with many survivors rescued by nearby steamers. Reports list sailors and passengers including Rowan, Alex Sed, Murphy, Bore, and Mrs Sle as rescued or missing, with EMS and other vessels aiding.

Aan Eoilar Blorstad Pathe Swigwal Wurska Aid Murphy T. Bore J. Balio Bapete Dew Williams

Shipwreck passenger reports from Rimouski hinted rescue

A Rimouski correspondent relayed a message stating about four hundred passengers were landed and the Lady Peer Eureka and related vessels were downed. The report aligns with other cables noting survivors aboard the Lady Evalyn and other boats. Canadian Pacific Railway arranged to send the Alsatian from Québec to Liverpool to assist in rescue efforts.

Rimouski Eyelin le Petrie Sun Pacific la Patcle Rimouski Remy Evalyn

Women's mote championship won by Bishop of Brooklawn Cubete

The May 39 meeting reports the Brooklawn Club team from Bridgfort, Conn, led by Bishop, captured the women's mote championship with a strong play. The scant readable text notes a victory credited to Bishop and the Brooklawn group as the key result.

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