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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
16
Franklin K Lane argues against a Mexican war, urging restraint and diplomacy. He warns conquest would impose a forceful, unsatisfactory regime and schade American ideals, urging Mexico to self determine while offering aid to raise its standards. The piece reflects wartime sentiment and calls for national restraint.
From Verdun in the Argonne forest a 45 foot underground tunnel runs to within 300 yards of German trenches. American officers from Alberta and Los Angeles command the tunnel, delivering reinforcements, air, and chow while mines explode nearby. The front sees quiet days interspersed with deadly blasts as French observation posts creep toward the Germans. American Cravath, a New York lawyer, joins the tour amid wary, unreal frontline life and grazing country behind the lines.
Norman Hapgood, vice president of the Woodrow Wilson Independent League, defends President Wilson’s conservation record against Pinchot. He questions Pinchot’s claims about endorsements, the Shields and Ferris bills, and interior department changes, urging Pinchot to reveal his information and urging fair treatment of the President.
Bridgeport club hosted 150 members and guests at Krause's Grove on Madison Road enjoying a gala day with multiple meals, athletic events, and an exhibition by Ketchel and Bud Palmer. The catering was led by Bob Avery, with O'Donnell as chairman and a committee including Mara Milligan Turner Hopkins and Fristie.
James Leslie Haddie, arrested in Chicago on charges of abducting his five year old daughter Eleanor from Mrs. J L Williams home on Beechwood avenue, seeks guardianship in court. Dr L F Wolfe of Boston, Haddie’s brother in law, requested the arrest and boarding of the child. Chicago detectives are implicated in alleged bribe taking.
Little Rock Ark Oct 2 United States Senator James P Clarke died at his home at 1 o clock yesterday afternoon after sudden illness in his office Wednesday. He was stricken by paralysis Saturday and had been unconscious since. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Joseph W House Jr and Mrs Robert Williams and son James P Clarke Associate Justice W F Kirby who opposed him in primaries two years ago may be named permanent successor. Democratic State Central Committee to name candidate to be elected in November. Clarke known for opposition to measures in his thirteen year Senate career including anti eight hour railroad bill and Ship Purchase bill. Born Yazoo Miss he rose from Arkansas politics to governor then senator. atentos.
Senator Clarke, nicknamed Old Cotton Top for his gray hair, wielded power in commerce and foreign relations and was a hero to many in Arkansas Democracy. He survived a pistol confrontation in the Little Rock hotel lobby after an exchange with a legislator who had attacked his actions. In 1883 he married Frances M. Moore of Helena.
Public letter discusses Dr. John H Kellogg's view in Good Health that milk should be uncooked and not pasteurized. It argues cooking depletes nutrients, praises raw fresh milk, stresses chewing milk, sipping slowly, and consuming with simple foods. It warns against excessive milk and cereal diets causing digestive issues and scurvy in infants.
Invitations to all churches in the city invite attendance at the Connecticut Valley Presbytery annual convention opening at the First Presbyterian Church. George Dewey of Philadelphia, expert on Men's Bible Classes, will be principal speaker. Delegates from Connecticut cities and towns will be entertained at supper by church women.
From the surface finish to the innermost parts the Weaver Piano is crafted with a single purpose to surpass rivals in quality. The result is a new high standard of excellence in piano making.
New Haven reports August violent deaths in Connecticut totaled 78, matching July. Of these 60 were accidental, with 19 deaths linked to automobiles, the month’s largest single cause. Infantile paralysis deaths reached 10 unofficially, down from July.
New York Oct 2 The fifth annual convention of the Investment Bankers Association of America attracts about 500 bankers from across the country. President Lewis B Franklin presides. George H Taylor chairs the finance committee and Dudley Bartlett delivers an address. Allan G Hoyt to discuss proposed tax rules on interest and on income from bonds held by non resident aliens.
The Boston News Bureau reports that New Haven's extra five dollar per day demurrage charge, thought to end Friday, remains allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commission for two more months. This tariff burden falls on Boston consignees and shippers, who face up to eight dollars daily to hold cars, unlike other regions.
Walter C. Grebe died of typhoid fever and was sent to Winner South Dakota. Rev George H Wallace former Advent church pastor died in Lawrence Massachusetts. Frederick C Homer died after appendicitis at Bridgeport hospital aged 25. Arthur Fuller longtime Singer employee funeral held in Stratford. General Carranga issued a decree limiting presidential term to four years with possible re election.
Former Fire Commissioner and Mrs Schietinger return from a Berkshires trip visiting Mrs Frank Wheaton in Great Barrington and the Great Barrington Fair. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John J Whalen at 65 Park Terrace. Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Jane L Roessler to Dr Joseph Sumner Bates at 6 pm October 11 at Miss Roessler’s home. Gould Homestead reunion in Fairfield hosts hundreds of former guests and many more visits since its gift to aid unmarried girls. Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke will open her voice studio at 310 Court Exchange Building October 4. Emma Ederson and Charles H Bailey wed at Christ Church Courtland Street. couple to reside in Hazelwood Avenue. Helen M Wilcox and Stanley Guard Bishop wed at Evenside. trip to Washington D C and plans to reside at The Berkley in Brooklyn. Miss Wilcox, a Milford resident and Bridgeport violinist, is Smith College graduate. Mr Bishop a Clark Millinery Co employee.
Charles Walter Hanlon known as Eddie Hanlon, born in San Francisco, rose quickly in featherweight and lightweight ranks. He fought Abe Attell, Frankie Neil, and Abe Attell again to draws, beat Kid Broad, lost to Battling Nelson, defeated Young Corbett, and faced Owen Moran in 1908 before fading from top contention.
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