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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
5
French scientist M. Dubudot argues women are speaking less and may become mans silent partner in a thousand years. He cites social shifts in Amelia England Italy and public spaces as women withdraw from conversation in business politics and public life.
Bridgeport police report Maloney held on 300 bonds tied to parcel post thefts. Alleged mail matter stolen from parcel post department. Details reference aviators, parachute dumpers, and a tangle. Also death notices and funeral announcements for Stanton Hurd Peterson Lewis from Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
In Washington on August 6 former Minnesota governor John Lind sails from Galveston aboard the battleship New Hampshire for Vera Cruz as President Wilson's personal representative. Secretary Bryan sought the ship and other naval units while Col. Eduardo Hay told the Senate committee that the constitutionalists control most of Mexico and urged arms embargo repeal to empower their campaign.
Captain Smith showed a display of commitment papers used during Britain s penal outrages. The collection includes papers signed by King George IV and Queen Victoria, with numerous officials named among the observers and participants.
Dr J H Finnegan formerly of St Vincent hospital staff and now substituting as Emergency hospital surgeon will likely be named to fill the vacancy in the Emergency corps left by the death of Dr C R Pratt. The Board of Charities meets tomorrow to make the appointment. Finnegan, a popular younger physician, resides in Providence R I.
In Waterbury on August 6 Judge Thoms refused to discharge Dora Podoloff who faces perjury charges. The case featured tense exchanges as Attorneys Garvan of New York and Slade argued over alleged schemes to influence a grand jury and obtain a signed statement from Miss Podoloff. Witnesses including Joseph Cohen and Augusta Foote testified on the case and related telegrams and conduct in Slade’s New Haven office.
Hartford chief of police Parrell announced after a meeting with Prosecuting Agent James W. Knox that saloonkeepers must stop offering a penny sandwiches at free lunch counters. He warned arrests will follow if the practice continues.
William F. Mc Combs DNC chairman testified before the joint legislative investigating committee that he contributed $500 to Governor Sulzer’s campaign fund last fall. Sulzer did not report the donation in his sworn campaign statement.
The State Tax assessed against Bridgeport this year will not be paid until 1914 when taxes for both years may be settled. The levy is two mills on the grand list totaling 107 300 dollars. Mayor Wilson learned of the due tax with no appropriation to pay it now. The Board of Apportionment and Taxation anticipated the bill but had no final amount. City Auditor Keating predicts next year’s tax at one mill plus a fractional part and with this year’s due total about 220 000 dollars. They may fund it at a special session by a one mill levy, but such action is not advised. There will be no interest penalty and payment could occur with next year’s tax.
Connecticut Humane Society local agent Alexander Howell announces addition of agents and forthcoming prosecutions to curb horse abuse. Two drivers of crippled horses, Samuel Coco of 254 North Washington Avenue and Yy Duntno of 39 Marion Street, were halted and ordered to submit their animals to veterinarians.
Friends of the late Rev William H Lewis D D rector of St John s Episcopal church may view the body in the church between 10 and 12:30 tomorrow morning. The funeral service is set for 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Honorary pallbearers are BE Harral Lewis B Curtis F C Nichols Henry Atwater Frank N Benham Charles Cole Tracey Warren Morris Beardsley. After the service the body will be taken to Watertown aboard the 2 33 train, with family accompanying for burial in the family plot.
Boston Aug 6 Practically all supreme officers of the Knights of Columbus were re elected at today's session of the annual convention The only contest was over the post of supreme physician The officers unanimously chosen were Supreme Knight James A Flaherty Philadelphia deputy supreme knight Martin H Carmody Grand Rapids supreme secretary William J McGinley New Haven Conn supreme treasurer Daniel J Callahan Washington supreme advocate Joseph C Pelliter Boston Most of the day was given up to business sessions Dr B S W Bulkley of St Paul was chosen physician Other officers elected were Supreme warden Thomas J McLoughlin Newark N J supreme chaplain Rev H J McGivney Middletown Conn national directors John R Reddin Denver Col Judge Paul Leche Donaldson La N A Dussault Quebec and William Dwyer St Paul Minn
The Board of Health reports repeated cases of bob veal slaughtered outside city limits and smuggled in. Inspector J C Grace confiscated a 31 pound carcass from a local market. A prosecution will be begun against the dealer.
Louis Luci, 47 Hallett Street, stepped from a dark alley and dimmed Joe Figlar’s optics on East Side street July 31, fined $5 and costs in city court. Charles Paine, 102 Bank Street bartender, ordered to pay $7 weekly for wife Maude of 431 John Street, bonds $400. Thomas Gibbons, once hospital orderly, now a vagrant, sentenced to 30 days, suspended on condition he depart for Port Jefferson with his family.
Edward M. Willis of New York is appointed general secretary of the New Haven Y M C A, replacing Robert W. Ross who resigns effective September 1. Willis announcement made today in New Haven.
Miss Jane Frances Osborne daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Osborne of 127 Calhoun street married Mr Andrew J Britt in a nuptial high mass at St Augustine's church. Rev C J McElroy officiated with Agnes Osborne as bridesmaid and Frank Glancy as best man. The couple left for a wedding trip through New York state and will reside at 786 Grand Street after October 1.
A string of burglaries disrupts a city area. John Kennelly’s home on Good Sell Street was broken into last night with $6 stolen in cash while valuables remained untouched. A Brooklawn construction site looted of copper piping valued as described by B J Southey. The Brooklawn rink shed and cigar stand saw cigars and cigarettes stolen worth about $15. John Olsavsky’s residence at 132 Church Street was entered, his entire wardrobe removed, forcing him to borrow clothes from neighbors.
Washington announces William J. Price of Danville Kentucky has been selected by President Wilson for minister to Panama. Brand Whitlock of Toledo Ohio is mentioned as a candidate for a European post. Major Edward J. Hale of North Carolina is newly appointed minister to Costa Rica and will depart with the president for his post.
Oliver Gould of Norwalk and Orrin Partricks of Black Rock were injured in a head on bicycle collision near the railroad viaduct on Fairfield Avenue. They were treated at St Vincent's hospital for concussion and released today.
Fire today partially destroyed the plant of the Keyes Products company in Montville Connecticut. The incident was reported in local notices and ads. No injuries are mentioned and the cause remains under investigation. The scene was contained with minimal damage to surrounding areas.
New York August 6 Beautiful Mrs William Laimbeer and her husband were among four riding in an auto struck by a Long Island railroad electric train near Long Beach Two others including Mr Pell and his chauffeur died The car carrying W K Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs Pell passed the crossing minutes earlier The crash left Mrs Laimbeer with a marked face and a life marked by tragedy as investigators examine careless driving and dangerous crossings
New long model corsets boast a double skirt with pliable batiste inner lining for added strength. Tested and guaranteed not to rip or tear, these Rust-Proof corsets promise snug comfortable fit. Autumn styles offered at $1 to $2.
Peter Hummel, long tied to both major parties and known as the West End figure, plans to quit the Republican primary and run as an Independent. He visited City Hall Registrars of Voters to remove his name from the GOP slate saying he will seek an independent nomination this fall and wage a strong campaign.
President Wilson told a caller that he will stick to his plan to push a currency bill through this extra session. He emphasized his determination to have the measure passed, signaling urgency for action in the current meeting.
Frederick W. Parrott treasurer and Henry R. Parrott president of Parrott Varnish Co. announce opposition to any bituminous pavement on North Washington Avenue. They, as large property owners on the street, plan to attend Monday night’s public hearing to register protest. Parrott says the current macadam pavement is adequate for the thoroughfare. A judge named Frank H. Rudkin from Spokane is noted for his high recording rate of speech. Scalley Bros., 105 State St., advertise second hand furniture with free delivery.
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