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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1913

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Pope In Rome Reports Alarming Coughing Spell

Rome April 16. The Pope suffered an alarming coughing spell this afternoon almost causing suffocation. After rest he recovered a bit though remains weak. a consult with Papal officials and physicians followed. The Vatican notes the Pope slept quietly earlier and continues to monitor temperature, heart, and breathing.

Pope Rome Patriares Holy See Vatican Leo XII Pine XX Holy Father Marchiefeva Amici Signer Patriarca Marchiafava Merry del Val Mer Purojin Mer. Etescan Mer. Purel

Corbally Found Dead In Bed

A lodging house keeper, Mrs. Winnie Hughes, was arrested on a charge of manslaughter after the death of Joseph Corbally at 39 Austin Street. Corbally, found in a bloodstained bed, had suffered from ulcers and varicose veins and was believed to have died from internal bleeding. Authorities suspect an alcohol-related incident the night before his death, with medical examiner reports pending and burial planned for Derby tonight.

Winnie Hughes Austin Street Margaret Corbally Joseph Corbally Hugh, Ho Inqury Hughes M. Grerlick Derby Henee

Royal Arcanum of Connecticut convenes at Stratfield

Nearly 200 delegates from 27 councils attended the 27th annual grand council meeting in Connecticut at The Stratfield. The morning session heard reports on membership and finances. Alfred H. Hall of Meriden won the Grand Regent's cup last year and again contends this year.

Royal Arcanum Grand Council of Connecticut Stratfield Ceasion Ginner Carleton EB. Headley New Haven Henry C. Sheffield Regent East Hartford G. H. Webb Hillhouse Alfred H. Hall Seaside P. H. Sheridan Edward E. Becker New York Hartford Meriden Grand Council R. H. Webb Alfred H. Halil P. H

Woman Sues Over Alienation Of Affections In 1912 Case

Katherine A. Dunham testified in superior court that she found New ton Dunham kissing Annie E. Slie three times at the Dunham home, prompting a suit for alienation of affections. Detectives and witnesses recalled 1912 encounters at South Avenue and local eateries. Mrs Dunham seeks 5900 dollars on Laurel Avenue as the trial continued.

Newton Dunham Annie E. Slie Katherine A. Dunham Slice Slie Henry J. Bundock Hawes Dunham Focal Grill New Haven Theafre Mary Beauchea Laurel Avenue

Pastors Oppose Sunday Baseball in Bridgeport Statement

Bridgeport pastors issued a formal statement denouncing the mayor's support for commercial Sunday baseball. They condemn paid bell games as inconsistent with Sunday law, urge protection of Sunday rest, and argue recreation should be free of money making. The note cites duty to worship and public peace. Hartford reports: Gov. nominates Fred P. Holt for Bank Commissioner for four years.

Bridgeport Pastor's Association Wilson Bridgeport Pastors Association Hartford Senate Fred P. Holt

Buckland Tells of Affidavit in Railroad Case

New Haven April 16 Vice-President E G Buckland of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad details a telephone extortion attempt. A caller claimed to be Stiles Judson’s agent and threatened action against Mr Mellen and five others. Judson condemns Buckland for allegedly betraying confidence and publishing the conversation.

New Haven E.G. Buckland New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Bridgeport Stiles Tudson Mr. Mellen Westport Mr. Buckland

D A R Ready to Elect President at Continental Congress

Delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepared to elect officers upon reassembling in Continental Hall Washington on April 16 Three nominees were named Mrs John Miller Horton of Buffalo NY the regular candidate backed by the administration Mrs William C Story of New York City and Mrs Charl B Bryan of Memphis TN were in contention for the leadership

Washington Continental Congress the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Hall John Miller Horton Buffalo N. Y William Cummishes Story New York City Charl B. Bryan Memphis

Stratford Count Taken To Jail By Police

State Policeman Rowe H Wheeler arrested Count Caprillian on a wilful injury to property charge for breaking into his wife Alma Millers Stratford home on South Main street at 1 o clock Sunday morning. Caprillian, a Turkish rug merchant, could not post bail and was jailed awaiting trial. Separately paving contracts for Fairfield avenue and Park avenue from Clinton to Laurel were signed by Gaynor Lawrence contractors and City Auditor Bernard Keating, binding the work.

Rowe H. Wheeler Stiles Judson Capriman South Main Street Stratford Caprillian Alma Miller Fairfield Avenue Wood Clinton Avenue State Street Park Avenue Laurel Avenue Gaynor & Lawrence Bernard Keating

Two Norwich Banks Close Their Doors

Norwich banks buckle under financial strain as the First National Bank of Norwich and The Thames Loan & Trust Company suspend operations. National Bank Examiner N S Dean takes charge, citing ties between the First National’s president and a failed venture. Deposit levels and capital details are reported, with Franklin S Jerome linked to the closures.

Norwich First National Bank of National Bank N.S. Dean Themes Loan & Trust Company Franklin S. Jerome First National Bank Atlantic National Bank of Providence National Bank of Norwich State Banking Department Thames Loan & Trust Company R. W. Perkins Franklin S. Jeréme United States Finishing Company

Judson’s Reply To Telegram’s Attack Triggers Open feud

State’s Attorney Stiles Judson vents at the Telegram editor over persistent headlines and alleged editorial bias against him. He accuses New Haven road interests and ex-Senator McWell allies of orchestrating attacks to pressure his office, demanding retracting or legal action and calling the paper’s ethics into question.

Farmer Today Stiles Judson The Farmer New Haven Road Billingsgate Senator McNeil, Jr McNeil Mr. Peck Beth Alent Moni, Sr Tor McWell Senate Olensyer Statwn Thia Staten Hes Ime Inyent Mellen Intereats

Belgian Workers Strike For Suffrage Across Provinces

In Brussels a government statement cites 237106 workers joining a national political strike to demand manhood suffrage and abolition of plural voting. Socialist leaders claim over 400000. Strikes spread across Bruges Antwerp Liege Verviers and La Louviere with arrests and religious lines shaping union choices.

Brussels Belgium Mirfie Try of the Interior Ctatory Providence Friedmann Connecticut

Hart brothers bound over for trial in night court

Stephen F. and John Hart, social aspirants and check forgers from New York, held for trial after waiving examination in Springfield city court. Their attorney, Hugh Lavery, arranged the move as they face charges of forging endorsements on September checks used to obtain cash and clothing. Bonds set at 1200 dollars remained unpaid by noon today.

Springfield Stephen F John Hart New York Hugh Lavery Criminal Superior Court

Utilities Commission Susta ins Connecticut Co

Hartford April 16 public utilities commission denies Plainfield residents petition alleging inadequate trolley service in Central Village Wauregan and Plainfield and unreasonable fares. Commission recommends the company provide reasonable facilities for the comfort of its patrons at terminal points.

Hartford Public Utilities Commission Res Jents of Plainfield Connecticut Company Central Village Wauregan

Suing the Wabash Railroad Over Injured Horses

Henry H Burlison a local veterinary sues the Wabash Railroad Co for 1000 dollars claiming 20 horses shipped from Gothenburg Nebraska to this city were mishandled in transit and badly cut. The suit is returnable at the May term of the common pleas court. Mrs Andrew Hogg to host the ladies auxiliary of Letter Carriers on Thursday afternoon at 13 Parallel Street.

Henry H. Burlison Wabash R. R. Co Gothamburs Neb Common Pleas Court Andrew Hogg Ladies’ Auxiliary of Parallel Street

Factories Faced Threats As Rioters March in City

Unclear OCR text notes a 00 trikers or rioters threatening a wires factory in the city. Authorities report dispersed unrest as workers and police respond amid tense conditions. No precise date or names available in readable fragment.

Trikers Mifack

State Rebekah Assembly Opens to Large Attendance

Between 350 and 400 delegates from all Rebekah lodges in the state attended the opening of the State Rebekah Assembly in this city as guests of Friendship Rebekah lodge I C O F. Mayor B Wilton welcomed them. The business session opened at 10 o clock with reports of growth and a net gain in membership. Two new lodges were instituted, and several officers and visitors from other states attended. The treasurer reported balances and expenditures through December 4. Attendance at the afternoon session included Grand Master P C Burroughs and other officers as the assembly continued its election of officers for the next year.

Rebekah Zockeew Acsual Rebekah Assembly Repekad Lodge Rebikeh Slits B. Wilton Ireng Friendship Lode State Assembly Trane Kaulbesk Aeeab Barry Firet Fice Preatient Teapectowly Etaleaasen Massachusetts Masta Prank Roger Winetw Grant Warden Henry ©. Stevenson City W. 3. Hawhineon New Haven Selah G. Blakeman Shelton Eosembly

Stevenson Succeeds Dowling as City Engineer

Terry J. A. Blevenson, a graduate of Union College from Behenectady WV, class of 18%, has been appointed City Engineer Alfred HL Terry’s successor. He began duties this morning, taking the position vacated by John P. Dowling, now in the succession tow.

J. A Blevenson Union College Behenectady Alfred HL. ‘Terry Stevenson John P. Dowling

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Amic Marchislava Marasia Marchissara Hias Corbally Royal Arcanum OF Councils of State Katherine Dunham Annie Slie Defendent Holt Buckland Judson Trust Company Farmer State HEL Antwerp Liege Socialist Party Verviers la Louviere Ghent Gunshannon Jtekyl and Hyde Harts Sues Wabash R. R Rebekah Friendship Lodge Dowling Terry
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