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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
7
John Redmond hardens stance on Irish home rule amid talks of a possible imperial conference. He insists any agreement must preserve parliamentary supremacy and reject a formal imperial oversight, warning that a conference without Irish consent would fail to advance Dublin’s governance. He reiterates resolve to oppose concessions that ignore Irish self rule.
Rev Joseph HM McMahon of New York city delivered a lecture on The Place of Music in Catholic Worship at St Patrick's new church. The event marked the opening of the North End parish office with dedication planned for November 9. Over 1,000 parishioners attended as McMahon stressed congregational singing and liturgical music traditions. Participating artists included Miseret Hogan Mrs Joan E Camnerly James O'Connell and Joseph Wieler under musical direction.
Albany Sept 27 Louis A Sarecky financial secretary to Governor Bulger turned up and was subpoenaed as a witness in the New York governor Sulzer impeachment trial. His handling of the Sulzer checks had raised interest as the prosecution sought testimony. Jacob H Schiff, the New York banker, is another key figure tied to the case for giving Sulzer a $2,500 campaign check not listed in sworn contributions.
A pistol duel occurred on a public road near Aelieeter Kentucky as Mr Bran and his wife rode past a baker shop. White shot Bran through the head fatally wounding Mrs Bran and himself receiving wounds. Reported by Roche wardens, investigations and arrests followed as White and Fallin were captured.
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Charles S. Bird of the Progressive party starts a statewide automobile campaign from Boston with four autos carrying Bird and his aides Arthur D. Fill, Charles J. David, and Ewing W. Hamlen. The tour will visit every electoral district over about two weeks, opening the first week outside the Connecticut River and ending with a meeting in Northampton on Saturday night.
A special meeting yesterday at the Odd Fellows bell gathered delegates from the Odd Fellows Knights of Columbus Red Men Foresters and Moose. They aimed to draft rules for a pinochle tournament run by these lodges as sight teams.
Mothers Social at Summerfield M E church discusses paint costs and property maintenance. A note notes high paint prices and delays, then describes the annual Mothers Social to be held Wednesday October 1 in the church lecture room with Mrs Carpenter of Stratford as guest speaker. All mothers invited.
Boston September 20 Argentine rifle team visiting as chamber guests. They toured the park system by car and were treated to a luncheon by Mayor Fitzgerald. Tomorrow the visitors will inspect the new Argentine battleship Rivadavia at Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy.
Generally cloudy weather with light rain at intervals tonight and Tuesday. Warmer tonight with local rains tonight and Tuesday. Moderate winds mostly south and southwest. A disturbance over Kansas brings cloudy and rainy conditions from Kansas to the coast and from the isle region south to the gulf. Moderate temperatures east of the Rockies. Unsettled rainy weather expected in this vicinity.
Constantinople September 78 The Turkish military element dominates the government and maintains an uncompromising stance toward Greece. The Tasfi ri Evkiar warns that if Greece does not yield she will be driven from Salonika and Epirus as part of the old frontier fruits.
Haverford Massachusetts September 29 A boy from South Woburn died from injuries after a motorcycle collided with an electric car. Clarence McCormick age 6 was among the injured and his sister Lillian H Lee was taken to a nearby hospital with a deep scalp laceration that was sewn up.
A motorcycle crash left an individual dead shortly after the accident. The deceased was linked by an implied marriage trust to Col. Theodore Roosevelt, a notable figure from the era.
Democrats of the Second district will meet at the barber shop at 196 Railroad avenue tomorrow Tuesday evening to discuss the forthcoming campaign. John Ford, president of the Second District Democratic club, calls for all Democrats to attend and show interest.
Washington Sept 27 Professor Charles FP Marvin is named the new chief succeeding Willis I Moore who was removed Marvin led the instrument division since 1888 and joined the old signal service in 1884 from Ohio He pioneered bureau instruments studied wind pressure moisture air and kite based meteorology He will emphasize weather reports forecasts for agriculture and farming nationwide
Rev. Dr. Gerald H Beard blasted city and state leaders in Bridgeport delivering a scathing sermon. He warned of cleansing Hartford of corrupt legislators and city hall bosses and urged purity in thought and speech. He contrasted Sunday baseball fines between New Haven and Bridgeport courts, noting harsher penalties in Bridgeport for violators.
Winsted Sept 29 on the New Hartford road a Ford touring car swerved and struck Mrs Hazel May Manghue wife of Felix Manghue. She suffered concussion and serious injuries as a child was expected within a month. The Ford then crashed into a Meade car in Barkhamstead. Meade escaped with damage. Ormiston the Ford driver was found asleep in the vehicle after the crash. He was intoxicated and had a bottle of whiskey. He is about 20, married, and employed as a bookkeeper at New Hartford since last December.
A driver who has been operating an automobile since April has figured in at least two other minor accidents this summer. He was released under funds of $2,000, furnished by Maxfield of New Hartford.
San Francisco on September 2 Kaward McDonald, a plainly drowned middle aged man, was found in a cheap lodging house with five cents in his purse and 1 270,000 in negotiable bonds and securities sewn in an inside pocket. The papers are said to be secured on a side component and drawing interest. The man is in a coma and no explanation can be given for his wealth.
A railroad operated hospital in an ordinary box car began service near the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific track elevator work site. A surgeon will provide first aid to the injured and lecture employees on safety, with an equipped operating room and ward, gas lighting, running water, electric fan, and canvas beds.
Washington reports a cautious stance on action toward Mexico, with officials indicating no immediate moves toward a formal treaty or truce. The administration weighs constitutional limits and the U S response as candidates maneuver amid uncertainty about future agreements.
In Washideton on Sept 29 reports describe firing on American soldiers by Mexican forces along with a patrol order from General Billis noting the Mexicans were not in uniform. About six Mexicans faced with a hail of shots, one named Sap Billizario, later ranked.
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