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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
4
A fragment describes a Hartford resident plotting to obtain a wide array of imported goods including Jamaica rum brandy and Cognac through illicit channels. The text lists groceries and luxury items such as cider brandy wines and various spices, implying a broader smuggling or contraband operation and societal scrutiny.
A transcribed church notice from Hartford urges a penitential day with Holy Sacrifice and prayers for authorities. It calls Catholics to attend Mass, recite litany, and honor the country, signed by CX. . FP. McFARLAND Bishop of Hartford. Also notes local social events and a Gresham memorial mourning for Secretary of State.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the start of a court proceedings involving Davis before the court. Gen Sherman is mentioned with written testimony regarding surrender to a War Conduct committee and tensions from Richmond amid discussions of arrests of Gen Lee.
Twenty years ago licenses were granted by the County Commissioners to individuals including Chrief Finn Kost of Hamilton and St Jacob Bonictinect Jr. on Mat Street and Dennie Depot, with addresses listed. A note describes Mayor Clark receiving a solid silver twelve piece tea service as a personal gift from friends. Lord Bury, John Asa Lord Bury, a former mayor, is noted as a guest who will visit and stay in the city. A local basketball game saw St Augustine’s beat St Aloysius 63 to 7 after a rough start. A surprise anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. George marked their special day with gifts and well wishes. James Minherty received jewelry and anniversary greetings at a North Avenue residence.
A reader submits a critique of the Board of Education’s handling of teachers salaries and principal appointments. The letter argues that highly qualified teachers are ignored by supervisors and questions evaluation practices including Miss Hurley’s marks. The author urges city supervision of supervisors and supports a new system for fairness.
A Christin and Missionary Alliance convention will be held at the Berean Church East Main Street near Stratford Avenue June 2 to 6. Speakers include Rev W Turnbull India and Miss M Barrett Waterville Cont among others. Two speakers per service offer a missionary address and a sermon. Service at 2:30 p.m.
C J Collins, a popular instructor in modern dancing at Castlehouse, opens the Fairfield pavilion season Monday evening May 1 with a grand modern dance assembly. Public invited, with semi weekly assemblies on Wednesdays and Saturdays through summer. Memorial Day parties planned and cooling summer outings to Fairfield pavilion. All events under Collins’s personal supervision. Pavilion reached via Fairfield trolley to Penfield avenue.
Peoria Illinois reports a second heaviest rainfall in 23 years causing streetcar disruption and rail washouts. Four hours of rain totaled 4.48 inches flooding the south end and damaging crops estimated at 100000 dollars. Weather also impacts Missouri with floods and train delays.
An earthquake of brief duration struck California at 10:65 last night. Reports from Fresno and other towns noted slight shaking and minor damage to buildings.
Building commissioners approved multiple permits including a county courthouse addition estimated at 163 424 dollars. Other projects include six family and three family dwellings on Stratford and Parrott avenues for Stanley J Greenwood and Morris Rome, a shop sign on Chapel Street for Jouine Meltzer, and various frame dwellings and remodels for several individuals.
A Messina despatch reports that after Italy declared hostilities the war minister offered the release of surviving crew members of the French cruiser Leon Gambetta who were at Messina. The Gambetta was torpedoed by Austrian submarine U 5 near the Strait of Otranto on April 28 with 562 lost.
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with rain and showers tonight through Sunday. A long trough of low pressure extends from Iowa to Ohio, moving toward northern New York and New England.
An advertisement touts Escple store as a destination for wedding, birthday, graduation and university gifts. It promises fine jewelry and watches at fair prices with guaranteed complete satisfaction and exceptional customer service.
A fragment shows an address segment reading The Rear 2 Fairfield Avenue Middle Street, indicating a street-side reference or property notation without a full context or event details.
A rear end collision on the Berkshire Division of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad halted traffic for the morning. Freight No 1482 with eighty cars halted for orders, was struck by No 326 engineering Walter Fenn and conductor David Dove routing a sharp curve. The No 326 engine wrecked and several cars damaged. No 1482 crew included Tuttle Kilcoburse and Stanton.
A radio report from San Francisco said the freight steamer Mackinaw captained by W Krebs was on fire in a seven mile gale near Point Reyes, thirty miles north of the city, drifting off Point Montara. The crew of forty men, mostly Chinese, is unaccounted. The Mackinaw had left San Francisco in ballast for Portland with no passengers aboard.
Honolulu authorities prepared to raise the dead from the submarine F-4, submerged off Honolulu since March 25, after divers confirmed a large hole in the hull. The 21 crewmen are believed inside as the hulk lies about 24 feet below the surface and lifting operations await a plan and charges.
A Berlin dispatch reports Archduke Eugene of Austria named Commander-in-Chief of Austrian forces opposing Italy. He previously served as chief of staff of the army fighting Serbia and is popular with the troops.
Stockholm on May 2 reports Sweden bans export of all cotton as war and trade strains persist. The piece notes wartime discomfort and social strain reflected in fashion and daily life. The ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 38 Fairfield Ave.
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