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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1916

Page

12

Elaborate Columbus Day Observance Planned in City

Thousands are expected to participate in a Columbus Day parade organized by local Italian societies. Grand marshal Francesco Frassa and aides Guiseppe Cubeli and Ernest Preziosi will lead a police-backed procession from Washington Park at 3 PM, ending at Columbus School for ceremonies. Speakers include Michael Strizzi of Philadelphia with city officials, while Columbus School pupils sing hymns and decorate the Columbus statue. An evening ball will be held in Eagles Hall by Enrico Caruso lodge.

Washington Park Francesco Frassa Guiseppe Cubeli Ernest Prezios Enrico Caruso Diritti E. Coveri Stella Lodge Regina Elena Sons and Daughters of Italy Christopher Columbus Castelfrarfchese Serinese Triniacria Monte Carmelo Caserta Beneveto Prince Umberto Saugatuck Duca D’abruzzi Fantana Columbus Boys’ Club Mazzini and Sapria Venice Guiseppa Cubelli Columbus School Louis Manzi Erico Caruso Antonio Santoro Giovanni Rossi Antonio Cosacchi Ernesto Preziosi Paolo Malargio Guiseppe Cubelli Diritti E Coveri Lodge Luigi Cocozza Luca Petruccelli P. Santolupo A. Veneroso Agatine Risi Valentina Frassa Delia Marottoli Giovana Chillino Irene Matrasso Regina Elena Lodge Maria Pezzella Maria Ab‘ Yiola C. Gindice C. Memoli D. Montuori Enrico Caruso Lodge Guiseppe Calcaterra Rocco Matrasolo Florindo Farrace Paolo Malorgio Frank Chillino

Submarine Threat to U S Commerce and Trade

The article analyzes U-53's impact near American shores noting nine condemned ships, warnings issued, and potential shifts in naval strategy. It discusses submarine effectiveness, defense methods, and the risk of prolonged disruption to U S foreign trade and supply chains for essential materials.

Cra&t Newport Germany United States High Seas America Britain Bridgeport Simon Lake Lake Torpedo Boat Company Europe

Dozen Injured In Trolley Collision At Wilson's Station

A rear-end trolley crash at Wilson's Station Windsor Conn injures more than a dozen people two in serious condition including Charles Van Nessen and Harold Keiton of Wilson's Station. Brake failure and slippery rails blamed for the wreck with passengers cut by glass and wood.

Windsor Conn Eason Wilson's Station Hartford Charles van Nessen Harold Keiton

Berlin Fell to Russians and Austrians in 1760 Capture

Berlin, then a growing city of about 100000, was taken by the coalition of Austria and Russia on October 9 1760 during the Seven Years War. The royal palace at Charlottenburg was looted a 1700000 thalers tribute levied before Frederick the Great hurried from Silesia to retake the capital. The invaders evacuated as Frederick arrived.

Berlin Hohenzollerns Prussia Frederick the Great Russia Austria France Sweden Wallenstein Gustavus Adolphus Frederick Maria Theresa Elizabeth Madame Pompadour Hohenzollern Turkey Spain Liegnits Charlottenburg

Napoleon in Berlin and the Berlin Decree Theme

The article recounts Napoleon’s entry into Berlin after defeating Prussia, his display at Frederick the Great's tomb, and the seizure of Frederick’s sword and insignia for Paris. It notes the Berlin Decree proclaiming continental blockade against Britain and marks Fire Prevention Day tied to Chicago’s 1871 fire anniversary and national education campaigns to reduce fire loss.

Chicago America

President Wilson Cuts Gordian Knot with Bank Act

Political correspondence recalls Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic program of social reform begun in 1913. It credits the Federal Reserve Act with ending currency panics and distributing credit to business across regions, calling it the greatest constructive legislation since the Civil War and a step against poverty.

Farmer Washington Woodrow Wiland Democratic Party Congress Wall Street King of Finance Woodrow Wilson

Major Dreyfus turns fifty as exile’s scar fades

On his fifty seventh birthday the Dreyfus case remains a defining century old dispute. Alfred Dreyfus, vindicated after a life sentence on the Isle du Diable, is noted alongside his front line son Pierre and the late prosecution official Paty de Clam in a brief history of a landmark military scandal.

Dreyfus Alfred Dreyfus Germany Isle du Diable Paris Pierre Officiel Pierre Dreyfus Thenemy Paty de Clam War Department Berlin South America Zola

Trolley Collision Collapses Bridge in Cleveland Tragedy

A runaway southbound streetcar collided with a northbound car on West Third Street bridge in Cleveland causing the wooden span to fall onto the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. Two people died Mrs Clara Dille and Otto Borshert. Over thirty injured as the bridge collapsed into the Cuyahoga river area. Edna Waddington alerted emergency services witnessing the crash. The bridge, twenty five years old, had replaced earlier flood damage from 1912.

West Third Street Cleveland Baltimore and Ohio Cuyahoga River Clara Dille Otto Borshert Scranton Edna Waddington Erie Railroad Compan Detroit

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