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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
Leather items including bill rolls pass cases wallets writing portfolios coin purses and bridge and whist sets offered in a good variety at reasonable prices at Jackson's Book Shop located at 986 988 Main Street.
Governor B. B. Comer becomes the first to sign the income tax ratification in Alabama, celebrated as the state leading the alphabetical roll of states. The Alabama House passed the measure without a dissenting vote, deeming it fitting for the first to move toward ratifying the U S constitution amendment.
Special United Press report outlines Senate actions with calendar items read at 11 a.m. The Governor’s veto on a board parsons voting bill was sustained after brief debate. A contentious committee debate over state funding for boys 7 to 46 touched New St. John’s Industrial School and Connecticut School for Boys Meriden, with the age range later changed from nine to thirteen.
A blaze at the Merwin Point House early today destroyed several nut houses on site and caused a fright among guests. Authorities suspect incendiary origin. The incident disrupted hotel operations and unsettled visitors.
In this city Anz 5 1509 James C Langford age 1 year 1 month son of James and Delia Langford. Friends invited to attend funeral from the parents residence No 5 Organ Street Saturday Aug 7 at 8 p.m. Interment at St Michael s Crme Ferry.
Roderick P. Curtis, secretary of Curtis & Curtis, was in a Westerly crash with Attorney Friend W. Smith and Prof. W. B. Shepard. One side of his body is paralyzed and a brain blood clot formed. Specialists from New York attend him at his Southport home. his condition improved to a comforting level after the night.
Debate on the Barnum bill intensifies as speakers challenge its purpose and potential corporate influence. House factions argue over amendments while Mayor Dunn warns of state political control by the New Haven road and Payne of Griswold denounces the measure as a ramshackle abortion before a recess.
The Thos. J. Jones Association of Newark, guests of Pacific Engine Co, visited local police this morning. Members included Detective Sergeant Goodwin Captain Brown 27 years service Sergeant Farrell 39 years Patrolman John Moore. They presented a gold medal from the recent American Association of Chiefs of Police convention to Superintendent Birmingham. Charles Cox escorted the party through town.
Stephen Kristo, an Hungarian, was brought to police headquarters and confined in a padded cell as a raving maniac. He was discharged today after his insanity arose from grief over a fire at the Greater New York Horling Establishment that burned horses he drove and left him with severe burns. His boss arrived with a new pair of shoes, hat, and coat.
Raymord Anger son and Thomas Hayes proprietors of the fish works at Short Hench were arrested yesterday on the charge of maintaining a nuisance. They were fined 350 and costs.
Special from Tasted Press reports substantial evidence that Harry Thaw's belief in Stanford White's acts toward young girls was based on fact. Handwriting expert Carvalho testified that letters attributed to White were authentic, supporting Thaw's claim of non delusional beliefs. Thaw plans to travel to Europe with his mother and sister before moving to Pittsburg to work, while awaiting a ruling expected next week.
Hartford Aug 3 It is understood Representatives Clark and Bartlett of Bridgeport are both in favor of the report of the minority on the public utilities bill and will vote in its favor.
Last Thursday three days before her wedding Elizabeth Laverre of Brooklyn died in Brooklyn and was buried on the date set for her marriage to Edwin C. Sherwood of Bridgeport. A directory search and post office inquiries find no local residents matching those names.
Acting under orders from Washington, Customs Collector J. Rice Winchell has chartered the boat Try-On for six days to cruise the sound from New London to the New York state line. It will monitor private yachts and motor boats for proper lighting and equipment, with Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London districts sharing time aboard.
Hartford Aug 5 The committee on Cities and Boroughs reported unfavorably in the Senate on the bill amending the Bridgeport charter concerning how members of the Board of Education are elected. The committee report was accepted.
Annapolis August 5 Lieutenant Harold Utley testified in the Sutton death inquiry recounting the revolver concealment, the autopsy, and the Carvel Hall drive. He described a Sutton Osterman fight and how Adams opposed delaying the confrontation. Mrs Sutton and Mrs Parker will testify as prosecutors as the hearing proceeds.
Julius Pietscher runs a Cherry Street meat market and was charged in City court with violating a city ordinance banning pig slaughter within the city units. The defense argued the city slaughterhouse lacked proper facilities and that Fleischer acted due to poor conditions. Judge Foster deemed the ordinance defective and held costs in the case.
Friends and relatives gathered at 383 State Street for the funeral of Deacon Edward Sterling who died Monday. The service started at the house at 2 pm and continued at South Congregational Church where he had served since 1867. Revivers Tweedy Salmon and Hirginbotham led the rites with a quartet performing It Is not Death to Die and Peace Perfect Peace. Honorary pallbearers included Samuel Baldwin Edward Marsh Henry Atwater Enoch Hincke Wilbur Smith Charles Read D H Brothwell and Charles Sanford M D. Interment followed at Mountain Grave cemetery.
Among the prominent members of the T. H. Jones association in Bridgeport are Newark Lodge of Elks Trustee Louis Kenn gott Police Commissioner John Haede Police Captain John E. Brown Police Sergeant P J Fallon Police Sergeant James Quinn William Shaw of Green Motor Car Co Albert Gassett of Peter Hauck Brewing Co Charles Fox Detective Michael Goodwin J F Schwartz James A Murphy Charles A Gaynor Alderman John Smith MM Higgins Bernard Fleming I K Smeltz A Meyers Joan Lived Assistant Controller James McCain John Lloyd A O Conn er and George Mickens attending as visitors.
International labor unrest spreads as printers and railroad workers join strikes, halting shipments and disrupting port activity. Government mediation efforts intensify while unions seek higher wages and safer hours, affecting production and transport networks.
Stockholm faces a general strike as the Sailors Union joins the walkout. Shipping in Swedish waters stalls as printers and railroad workers may also join, threatening a citywide paralysis within 48 hours. Troops are deployed. government halts alcohol sales to curb unrest. saloons closed. food shortages feared as onion bakers and butchers warn supplies won’t last.
Howland's Bridgeport forecast reports clearing weather this afternoon with fair conditions tonight and tomorrow. The entry notes a transition to pleasant conditions after a weather-clearing afternoon. Weather details emphasize regional forecast for Bridgeport, Conn.
Colonial draperies of small cost are praised for true art, rich colors, and affordable prices. Designs evoke days of old with sharp, clear patterns and fabrics that drape gracefully, suitable for small windows and accessories like dresser covers and couch pillows, priced 18 to 25 cents a yard on the third floor.
Odd pillows filled with dried seaweed, made of stout awning duck. They are soft yet firm with a tangy odor of the salt ocean and priced at 50 cents each. Sold at Third Noor.
Columbia announces new ten inch and cylinder records with the song My Wife's Gone to the Country Hurrah Hurrah. In a Superior court injunction hearing, Wheeler Wilcox testified as a star witness, detailing a summer of nuisance, insomnia, nausea, and overwhelming flies at a New Haven beach, with remarks about Roosevelt and Kelsey Island.
John Cunningham, a bartender at the Algonquin club, spent three days in the city jail awaiting a bondsman. His wife posted $250 to secure his release, and Cunningham, arraigned on non-support, was ordered to pay $8 weekly for six months and held on bond until the funds were raised.
Registrars of voters James H. Rooney and William Lounsbury will start accepting applications to appear on party primary lists at City Hall. All applications must be filed by August 14. Few applications are expected before next week. Electors on one party list wishing to transfer to the other must apply in person or sign their request. Many Independent voters switch lists.
Michael Smartino was arrested on a warrant for keeping an unlicensed dog. He returned today after promising to pay $6.25 for the license. The city reports 2,300 licensed dogs and dog catcher Thomas Kelly has killed no less than 700 tramp dogs since January.
Minnie Ta 15 died at home of George H and Minnie M Taylor 123 Rennell street after a short illness. James C Langford 14 months died at his parents 52 Organ street after a few days illness. Elizabeth Parrington widow of Leonard Parrington funeral at 1 45 PM from 1033 Barnum avenue to Trinity Church with Rev LaField, burial at Park Cemetery.
At White Bear Lake a morning gunfight between a posse and a desperado left two men dead and several wounded. Robber Henry Paul killed Ed Larson and injured William J. Butler after a bank hold up that yielded $60. The incident also saw a bystander attacked, while James E. Brown was fined for assaulting an elderly man in city court.
A dealer advertises a large assortment of paperback titles priced at 45 cents each, claiming they rival $1.50 editions in interest. The list includes works by Rex Beach, H Bindloss, Clara Louise Burnham, Holman Day, Elizabeth Deland, Maurice Hew, Arthur Hornblow, and others, with many classic authors and series noted.
Hartford Aug 5 Legislative leaders learned Governor Weeks plans to veto the Sunday law that passed the House yesterday. Naugatuck Aug 5 The Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association parade in drizzle with 30 members in the 24th annual meeting.
Glove-fitting bodies and bolero styles return with vivid colors like orange. Pinafore children outfits reappear as white and cream tones dominate. Low shoes boast large buckles. shaded silk hosiery and black velvet millinery gain vogue. Lace inset stockings and jet fringes trend. muslin evening frocks get metallic trims. Directoire lace and crochet lace finishes appear on blouses. Cream white suits with nut brown accessories rise. gray suede boots pair with gray walking suits. Kimono dresses offer cool comfort for children. painters predicted for evening gown influence. Hats remain large with dramatic side tilt. polonaise gains visibility and foulard fabrics shine. White, cream and ecru net blouses dye easily at home.
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