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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
10
The advertisement proclaims readiness to show the largest up to date millinery selection under one roof. It lists White Hemp, Milan, Bankek, Panama, Lace and Leghorn straw hats in trimmed and untrimmed forms with white wings feathers ribbons and trimmings, all at wholesale prices. IT PAYS TO TRADE AT DILLON'S.
The fire commission met and appointed 20 new members to the department, retired four and promoted several, with transfers across units. Appointees include James L. Haeanes and Otto Anderson among others, plus promotions for George Kilian and John Dunn. Retirements, transfers, and new assignments were announced by Chief Daniel B. Johnson, with duty starting June 1.
Captain Charles H. Suckley is designated as ranking captain and acting superintendent when Superintendent Redgate is away. Police board plans Thursday announcement of changes and retirements. On duty Thursday, Captain Frederick W. Webb leads third precinct, Captain John H. Regan at headquarters, Captain Philip Blansfield at second precinct. Lieutenant assignments and transfers include McGirr to third, O Connell to second, Walker to headquarters, with a lieutenant moving to headquarters. Sergeants Browne Benedetti from headquarters, Barton and Kehoe from second precinct, and Herb Goulden Poland from third precinct detailed to various posts.
Boys of the East End organized the East End Wheelmen Association for Park City bike riders with charter membership open until June 8. Temporary officers include J. McCormack as president and D. C. Grant as secretary treasurer, among others such as G. Lucas and F. McCormack. Colonel Roosevelt left for the West, leaving two letters denouncing the naval appropriation bill.
A government report details Bridgeport port activity in 1914 with waterborne commerce valued at 67,003,508 and total traffic of 1,039,398 short tons. It notes coal and iron steel dominate imports and outlines harbor channels, wharves, rail links, and terminal facilities run by city and New York New Haven Hartford. Major lines include New England Steamship Co Merchants Steamboat Co and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co with nearby barges from MacWilliams and McCafferty. The report also covers frontage ownership, terminal infrastructure, pilotage rates, and port administration under Bridgeport officials.
The report lists fee schedules for municipal and Crane Valve Co wharves with 5 cent per gross ton cargo charges and 10 dollar excursion boat use, plus free tie ups for small boats and tugs. It mentions a new parallel ore vein near the main shaft, six feet wide with gold silver and copper values, and a photo exhibit of Creole Mining Co properties by Fred Towne. It also notes Layston mass properties closing to car parties this season.
Ore values rise at Creole Mining property in Lincoln mining district Beaver County as development continues. The twenty third carload netted 14.08 per ton with dry weight 94946 pounds and $655.36 check after charges. A 220 foot main shaft and 100 foot level indicate 1000 tons ore in sight with copper silver and gold values reported.
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