Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer Page Note
Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer lists editorial staff and contact details including Brysat, Gmith and Branson in New York Boston and Chicago. Advertised rates show 600 monthly or 6.00 yearly in-advance. the paper is a Daily and Weekly edition with Associated Press content rights and Bridgeport mailing.
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Bridgeport Times and
Evening Farmer
Porhign
Brysat
Gmith & Branson
New York
Boston
Chicago
Barnum
Rsa Neta Ee
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Asociated
Connecticut
Buying Election General Wood Campaign Warned by Newberry Case
The piece contrasts General Wood with Johnson and Hoover, arguing Wood’s campaign is effectively dead and financed by a cash influx. It claims Newberry’s conviction shows buying an election is a common, dangerous American practice that can corrupt any candidate. It warns against political money guiding campaigns and urges vigilance in all such efforts.
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Eneral Wood
Senator Johnson
Hoover
General Wood
Caesar
Newberry
Bridgeport
Evolution of the single standard and King Solomon praise
Arthur Brisbane argues the single standard of morality is shaped by education from mothers and by environment. He notes reforms arrive in bundles, cites early marriage as a trend, and observes progress in social discipline, population policy, and the decline of segregation. The Turk’s decline is also noted.
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Athur Brisbane
Solomon
Catherine
Cleopatra
Brisbane
Turkey
Extensive sale of Staples House furniture noted
From The Farmer March 29 1870. The Republican City convention was disorderly with a ticket likely to be defeated. Munson Hawley named for mayor, Wm G Stevenson for first selectman, Russell Tomlinson for second, George A Parkington for third. Vermont voters to weigh woman suffrage in May amid a lively reform campaign.
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Farmer
Staples House
Munson Hawley
Wm. G. Stevenson
Russell Tomlinson
George A. Parkington
Dan
Claussen Sings Splendidly Before Worcester Audience
Madame Julia Claussen impressed a Foli's audience yesterday afternoon with a remarkable contralto range and rich tones. The tall, magnetic artist presented Okesi music and Swedish folk songs, accompanied by her two daughters and husband, who celebrated the warm reception. The Thule Singing Society of Worcester, Mass. assisted, under Ernst Francke's direction.
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Julia Claussen
Foli’s
Clausen
Thule Singing Society
Worcester
Mass
Ernst Francke
German Forces Move to Ruhr District In Turbulent Day
Reports from Hagen and Muenster describe socialist parties withdrawing support from rebel bases and facing possible action as General Von Watter’s troops number about twenty five thousand. Berlin warns of harsh measures against Communist forces if guarantees are not met, amid continuing attacks on Wesel.
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Hagen
Westphalia
Muefheim
Mulheim
Copenhagen
Potitiken
Muenster Saya
von Watter
Berlin
Ruhr
Wolfgang Kupp
Bielefeld
Wesel
Obituary and court notes from local city news
Miss Santina Monteglio of 123 Pennsylvania avenue died after pneumonia aged 19. Funeral from home at 8:30 then Holy Rosary church at 9 for high mass. burial in St Michael's cemetery. Also reports on Albert C. Ryckman funeral at St James church with requiem Mass. burial in St. Michael's cemetery. musical offerings noted. Other items: McCue jailed for drunkenness after disturbance. Mrs Egerton reports fur muff missing. six crop shooters fined $2 each after court appearances.
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Santina Monteglio
Pennsylvania Avenue
Holy Rosary Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Albert C. Ryckma
Albert C. Ryckman
St James Church
Michael J. O'Connor
Father Kirby
Father Cotter
Agnes McNamara
James McCue
Nathaniel Wheeler
F. of
Read Street
Mountain Grove
Miners Seek Higher Wages And Hours In New Pact
President's commission to guide a new contract, with talks pending. Miners press for concessions on working hours and wages, aiming for a 31 percent raise and seven hour day. The current award grants 27 percent and eight hours, including a 14 percent rise after the last strike. No conference today of the anthracite sub committee negotiating the hard coal workers agreement.
Turmoil as tornado toll climbs across states
Tornadoes caused wide destruction across Indiana Michigan Georgia Alabama with scores dead and hundreds missing or injured. In Indiana the toll reached 27 dead with 100 missing as storms damaged Elgin and surrounding areas. Michigan reports vary with several fatalities and widespread damage from Gary to Battle Creek. Alabama and neighboring regions see multiple deaths and substantial property loss while communications and transport remain disrupted.
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Figin
Elgin
Indianapolis
Indiana
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Long Lake
Fenton
Hart
Gary
Ind
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Lansing
Fiat
la Grange
Harris Wire Co discharge recommended in bankruptcy court
In the bankruptcy court this morning Referee John Keogh recommended the discharge of the Harris Wire Co of Newtown as none of its creditors appeared in opposition. The unusual action dissolves the corporation by adjudicating it bankrupt.
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John Keogh
Harris Wire Co
Newtown
Cortucci & Tristanni
Robert F. Nichols
Isadore B. Slossberg
Keozh Todey
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Thomas J. Killian
E. E. Shannon
Kaplan & Magilindh
Hawley Hardware Co
Six Bridgeporters to be arraigned by federal officials
Six Bridgeporters arrested Friday and Saturday by federal officers on a charge of violating the prohibition amendment will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery one week from today. No complaints have been filed against Alderman John Ranch of 634 Bostwick Avenue or the plumbing firm Butler and McCarthy of 255 Grand Street, where a sill was found during construction. both cases are under thorough federal investigation with no immediate action expected.
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United States
Hugh J. Lavery
John Ranch
Bostwick Avenue
Butler & McCarthy
Grand Street
Population increases in select U S towns reported
Census Bureau notes March population figures for Winonna Minnesota 19143 up 560 to 5 percent Kankakee Illinois 16721 up 2735 to 19.6 percent Yankton South Dakota 5024 up 1237 to 32.7 percent Elkins West Virginia 777 up 1517 to 28.8 percent Winchester Kentucky 7866 up 710 to 9.9 percent Little Falls New York 18029 up 756 to 6.2 percent Ervan Texas 6295 up 2163 to 52.3 percent Corsicana Texas 1356 up 1607 to 16.5 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Winonna
Minn
Kankakee
Ill
Yankton
Elkins
W. Va
Winchester
Little Falls
Ervan
Texas
Corsicana
Two Divorce Actions In Local Courts
Frederic Hosbach of Stratford a printer, sued by Pearl Hosbach for divorce on cruelty and separation from a 1911 marriage. Property valued over 5000 and alimony asked. Theresa Pace of Stamford seeks divorce from Hush J Pace of Philadelphia. desertion alleged from a 1908 marriage.
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Frederic Hosbach
Stratford
Pearl Hosbach
Hosbach
Hasbach
Theresa Pace
Stamford
Hush J. Pace
Philadelphia
Derby man charged for jitney operation without permit
John Syrylo of Derby was arrested yesterday in Bridgeport for driving a jitney without a permit. He was arraigned in city court this morning, fined $5 plus costs, and pleaded ignorance of Bridgeport traffic rules. The arrest occurred at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue, by Special Officer Gleason.
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James McCue
Fairfield Avenue
McCue
Frank L. Wilder
W. Walker
Quinn
Wilder
Barnum Avenue
Hallett
Daniel Putt
Webster Avenue
Stephen Gay
Church Street
Adam Frankowitek
Knowlton Street
George Washington
Jacob Lee
Lexington Avenue
William Freeman
East Main Street
Leo
Bridgeport
John Syrylo
Derby
Main Street
Gleason
Syrylo
Will probate grants estate to husband in Augusta case
Nine will filed in Probate Court reveals Augusta Koehler died March 2 leaving her entire estate to her husband John. She is survived by the husband three sons and three daughters. Executors named John and administrators Alfred Greisinger and Edward Peichert. Estate valued about 510,000.
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Augusta Koehler
John
Alfred Greisinger
Edward Peichert
Fraternal News Ladies Night at the Masonic Temple
Fraternal groups announce events at the Masonic Temple. Hamilton Commandery No. 5 will confer the Order of the Temple at a special conclave Good Friday at 1 30 pm. Pequonnock chapter Rose Craixy to celebrate Maundy Thursday at 6 9 pm. Relighting lights ceremony Easter Sunday at 3 pm with Rev Hales Kearns speaking.
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Lotus Quartet
Boston
Hamilton Commandery
Order of the Temple
Masonic Temple
Pequonnock
Rose Craixy
Maw Sonic Temple
Rose Craix
Knights
Hales Kearns
French strikes spread to Lille textile plants
Labor unions in the Nord department ordered a general strike in Lille and nearby textile factories in solidarity with Roubaix and Tourcoing workers. Miners in the Nord Basin began a sympathetic stoppage today, extending the wave of industrial action.
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Lille
France
Nord Department
Rouba
Turcoing
Nord Basin
Burglars Enter Washington Market on Main Street
Burglars entered the Washington Market at 1362 Main Street yesterday afternoon, prying off a rear shutter to steal 43 dollars and 85 cents in cash. The theft was reported to police late last night.
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Washington Market
Main Street
Read Annex Offers Navy Blue Easter Suits for All Sizes
A customer notes the store carries a splendid line of navy blue Easter suits in fine serge trimmed with silk braid and novelty buttons. The remark highlights the availability of stylish extra large sizes, and the retailer confirms they have them.
Jerseys Sports Suits in Fine Quality Jersey
A local shop markets jerseys sports suits in various shades and heathers with a standout purple model. The loose yet neat jackets are pitched for outdoor sports and business wear this spring. Sizes in stock, inviting customers to try and return for future purchases.
Fine Cotton Wool Blankets at 6 50 Each
Summer sale on 68 by 80 inch white cotton wool blankets with pink blue or yellow borders. Bound with self color silkiline. Priced to move before next winter, expected to retail at 8 to 9 dollars.
New Camisoles in Flesh and Lace Trim Styles
Brown black King Blue maroon and Persian designs. A dark Georgette blouse needs one of these new camisoles. Flesh color washable satin lace trimmed some with ribbon straps others with built up shoulder effect. Very desirable camisoles in better quality lace trimmed $2.50.
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Vermont
Mme, Claussen
Muep Spolen
B. K. Egerton
New York City
Stratfield Hotel
West
Alexander City
Ala
Camp Hill
Waverly
Bankruptcy Court
G. E. Buerger
Wells Ave
Yonkers
Bridgeport Savings Bank
City Savings Bank
Population Statistics
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