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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
2
Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, will be celebrated by all Orthodox Jews in the city starting at sundown for a 24 hour period. Total abstinence from food will be practiced and synagogues will hold continuous services followed by feasting among the celebrants.
Frank Drew of 644 Warren Avenue attempted suicide after arrest for motorcycle theft. He swallowed carbolic acid near Water Street and was rushed to St Vincent’s hospital where doctors say he will recover. Drew had been brought back from Arizona to face charges involving a motorcycle belonging to a U M C Co employee. He wrote a note to his wife seeking forgiveness for the disgrace. Nicolas Matienzo to be Foreign Minister in Argentina's Irigoyen cabinet.
The Bridgeport chamber presses officials of the Connecticut Co for extra lines and improved traction. In a transportation committee meeting they stressed Nichols extension and other upgrades after petitions were granted yet work has not begun.
Dr John A. Ryan of the Catholic University of America will speak at St. Augustine's hall on Tuesday evening October 10 inaugurating a five lecture course on social questions. Other speakers include Dr William J Kerby Rev Frederic Siedenburg Edward F McSweeney and Dr James E Hagerty. Proceeds aid the Catholic Charitable Bureau. Also noted the death of Rev David Tully and a push by the American Game Protective Association for the Chamberlain Hayden bill. A White Star Baltic voyage carried 12 armored tanks and a Memphis show train wreck injured six with one dead.
A collage of light quips and dated news bites includes remark exchanges on eye contact gender egotism and marriage from the Baltimore American Chicago News Yonkers Statesman and others. Bolivian suffrage note says literacy required to vote.
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