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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1913

Page

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Settlement Possible In Buffalo Street Car Strike

Buffalo April 10 A tentative settlement looms as President E G Connect would accept Mayor Fuhrmann as mediator and recognize the union if car service resumes. The fifth day of the International Railway trolley strike sees suspended traffic while plans for a wage and hours arbitration board are discussed. Gov Sulser ordered a state investigation into the causes and conditions of the strike.

Buffalo Carmen The International Railway Company E. G. Connect Pubrmann Fuhrmann Mayors Office John Coleman Busines United Trades and Labor Council Albany Sulser Todey Buffalo Street Railway

Bridgeport Pastors Fear Sunday Movie Ban Was Unfounded

Mayor C B Wilon said Bridgeport pastors feared Sunday night movie showings would be banned. He noted theaters were allowed last Sunday to benefit flood relief but will not be permitted to perform on Sundays in the future. Proceeds last week were substantial, aiding flood victims in the west.

Bridgeport Moving Picture Theatres C. B. Wileon Wileon Wilcon S Saif Bridgeport Pactors' Association West

Oliver Hurt In Auto Crash On Long Hill

Ernest H. Oliver manager for A. L. Schavett Co. at 357 Fairfield Avenue suffered severe ankle injuries when his car overturned into a ditch to avoid a collision with another vehicle on Long Hill. Joseph Schwartz, also in the car, was uninjured.

Long Hill Ernest H. Oliver A. L. Schavett Co Fairfield Avenue Joseph Schwartz

Bolton Brothers to be Brought Here for Trial

The Bolton brothers, known locally for passing several spurious checks, will be brought back to this city from Springfight, Mase, tomorrow. Sergeant Cronin is assigned to escort them here for trial.

Bolton Brothers Mase Cronin

We Have Won Boston Telephone Operators Strike Averted

Boston mayor Fitzgerald and the Chamber of Commerce helped avert a strike by 2200 operators across 54 exchanges. An agreement provides for anniversary payments totaling up to 100 dollars by year ten, extended lunch, more holidays, and an 18 month noncompulsory split-trick. An adjustment committee and appeals process are created with ratification pending.

Boston Greater Spalding New England Telephone & Telegraph Company Operators’ Union Boston Chamber of Commerce de Si Centra- Aieken EB. K. Hall Chamber of Commerce Fitegerala State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Hall New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh New England Chicago

Harsh Words for Hardenburg in Putumayo Probe

London reports that Julius Caesar Arana, once director of the Peruvian Amazon Company, stated Hardenburg was a forger and that Hardenburg tried to blackmail the company. Arana, who sat behind Hardenburg during the committee hearing, pressed the accusations as the Putumayo rubber fields probe intensified.

London Hardenburg Julius Caesar Arana Amazon Putumayo Investing Committee

City Court Cases Involving Theft and Probation Actions

The theft of a revolver and its threat used on a pedestrian led to John Loweski being committed to thirty days in the county jail and fined one dollar plus costs before Judge Wilder. Several youths received probationary sentences or were placed under probation supervision. marriage licenses were issued to Irving Mille and Mary T Quinlan, and other local names appear in the docket.

Water Street John Loweski French Street Wilder John Thy John Street Henry Dawson Kossuth Street James Doran John Oakiey North Main Street Irving Mille Mary T. Quinlan Thomas Quinlan Alan Hoadley Emerson Stamford Carrie Cook Providence R IL

Pope Pius X in steady condition after relapse

Rome April 10 The official Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano reports the Pope has had no fever since yesterday and remains under influenza care. His heart weakness and intermittent pulse cause anxiety while he rests better this afternoon. He tolerates broth with difficulty and shows improved catarrh though nausea and poor nourishment persist. Continued on page two.

Rome Vatican Osservatore Romano Holy Father Pius K Ettore Marchiafava

Compromise on Optional Compensation Bill Emerges

Stratford reports the joint judiciary and labor committees favor a workmen compensation bill with optional insurance, exemptions for employers with five or fewer workers, a 50 percent set scale for benefits, and five statewide commissioners. The act would require first aid funded by employers, allow employee choice of doctor, and exclude state insurance. A specific schedule, no jury trial unless waived with forfeited benefits, and alignment with Massachusetts defences reforms are noted.

Startford Judiciary and Labor Federation of Labor Senate Commission Manufacturers

Relief Committee Remits $5000 To Flood Sufferers

Bridgeport executive committee meeting in City Hall allocates about 5600 to three funds for flood relief. $1000 to Dayton Ohio, $8000 to Ohio state fund in Columbus, $1000 to Indiana fund. Close of fund set for April 15 with final meeting April 16 to settle affairs. Total receipts over 12488.31 with small prior expenditures.

Bridgeport Relief Fund C. B. Wilson Fred Enos Charles D. Davis Frank T. Staples Robert G. DeForest E. F. Hallen Dayton Ohio Columbus Indiana Nebraska Kentucky Staples Women's Christian Temperance Union Memorial Baptist Church John 8 Fray Co John Mate Baum Sebo Wig Daniel Kovyalak Bridgeport Ladies’ Charitable Society

Duchess of Connaught Under Surgeon’s Knife

The Duchess of Connaught was operated on this morning at Clarence House by surgeon William Arbuthnot Lane. The operation was severe but she bore it well and her condition after the procedure was as favorable as could be expected. She has suffered from peritonitis during her residence in Canada, with the latest attack occurring in January.

London Duchess of Connaught Clarence House William Arbuthnot Lane Dominion of Canada Ottawa Montreal Royal Victoria Hospital Duke Duchess of

Difference Between Liquor at Country Club and Hotel

In Norwalk a legal dispute over liquor licensing pitted the Norwalk Country club against a hotel in East Norwalk. Judge Shumway heard Mary Layden seek a license transfer while testimony focused on where liquor is sold and how it relates to a boy headed to Sunday school. The case concerns John R. L HOmmedieu’s appeal from county commissioner decisions. judgment was reserved.

Norwalk Country Club East Side East Norwalk Shumway Superior Court John R. L’hommedieu Leo Davis Norwalk Mary Layden Keogh

Naugatuck Fire Destroys Button Shop. Loss About 3000

In Naugatuck last night the Bird's Button shop, used as a Bologna and sage factory by George Tischler of Union City, burned. The total loss was about 3000 dollars, with two thirds on the building and the rest on the machinery inside. Farmers Want Ads promote results with small classified rates following.

Naugatuck Old Bird’s George Tischler Union City

Senators Won't Hold Hearings On Tariff Bill

Washington April 10 The senate finance committee will not hold open hearings on the tariff bill. House Ways and Means hearings in January covered most points. Republican leaders prepare for a united attack on Democratic revision. House caucus expected to ratify schedules with free raw wool and cut in sugar, while opposition seeks duty on raw wool and end free sugar. Postmaster General Burleson backs tariff revision by separate bills.

Washington Enate Finance Committee Simmons Senate Committee House Ways and Means Committee Senate Ways and Means New Jersey Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus Congress Tater Burleson White House

Quick Ending of R. R. Cases Surprise Bar

Local lawyers expressed surprise at the abrupt end of the criminal prosecution of four New Haven railroad officials linked to the Westport wreck. Judge Greene granted separate trials for each accused, arguing interlocked duties hinder individual convictions. Railroad lawyers noted lack of defined duties could block State success. reports said a bench warrant for President Charles S. Melien might be sought. State's Attorney Judson had no comment pending further information tomorrow.

New Haven Westport Greene Railroad Company Charles S. Melien New Haven Railroad Judson

Shop girl accuses fellow worker of theft at plant

Lena Govisky, a Bryant Electric Co. employee, reported to Deputy Sheriff Wieler that a neighbor Nellie Kalmano took twenty dollars from her Clinton Avenue home. Sheriff Wieler investigated the complaint this afternoon.

Bryant Electric Co Lena Govisky Wieler Lena Clinton Avenue Nellie Kalmano Govisky Sherlock Holmes

Donovan's speech on tariff and hatters' concerns in Congress

Representative Jeremiah Donovan, speaking in the Democratic caucus, urged note of hatters and other Connecticut manufacturers who say tariff cuts are too deep. Leader Underwood indicated the party aims to lower tariffs, with further debate to come. Hatters object to a 10 percent duty on rabbit and hare skins used in fur hats, arguing the rise hurts their industry.

Washington Corres Washington Jeremiah Donovan Congress Underwoodgood Connecticut Donovan Peters Massachusetts Ways & Means Committee New England Democratic Danbury Wars & Means Committee I.D. Russell American Hardware Corporation of New Britain Senate Kennedy Naugatuck House

Underworld links curb mob murders and Bridgeport bomb

Amadio Buonomo dies from a Bridgeport area shooting after a night of gang violence tied to a Kleinberger jewel robbery. Investigators link the slayings to a wider Barrel Gang network once active in New York and Chicago. Witnesses report strangers involved and local authorities pursue multiple suspects in the attack.

Enderworld Jennie Cavalieri Stratford Kleinberger Water Street Eros Bridce- Po New York Bridgeport Joseph Buonome Cullinan Jim Jacques Second Avenue 114Th Street Klein~berger Amadio Buonomo East 113Th Street Harlem Asssasin Amadio Joseph Buonormo Chicago

Malone Named Bryan's Third Assistant Secretary of State

Dudley Field Malone, son in law of Judge O Gorman, is slated to become Bryan's third assistant secretary of state succeeding Chandler Hale. Malone has been offered the post and accepted, with the White House preparing nominations and noting vacancies in Oregon and New York related to federal posts.

Senate Nedem Ae ’Sa Alain Dudley Field Malone O'Gorman Chandler Hale Malone Oregon Mameette Mitt United States General Appraisers New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson Grash Oliver Boltons Fitzgerald Putumayo Pope Pius X Relief Committee R. R. Cases Danbury Hatters Underwood M’lean Bryan Root Committee On Foreign Relations Cuba South American Department of Agriculture Europe McLean Secretary of Agriculture Old England America Democratic Party Equal Franchise League Greenwich Conn Julia M. Lynch Plainville Horace B. Steele Thomas Smart Hartford, Conn 8Th Conn George C. Reid Gow Fergus Canada Joe Kiled Dead Man Malone Succeeds Hale
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