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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
6
Inland Waterways Plan Linked to Atlantic Coast Route
The United States purchased the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal for 500000 to connect inland water routes from New England to the Rio Grande. The canal between Norfolk Virginia and Beaufort North Carolina will be deepened to 12 feet and 200 feet wide, with a dredge contracted to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Florida
Atlantic
Hatteras
Chesa- Peake and
al’ Jarle
United States
Norfolk
Beaufort
N. C
Boston
Beaufort Inlet
New England
Rio Grande
Engineer Corps
Wall Street Today Mixed Early Gains Steady Bonds
New York stock actions Aug 6 10:45 am show early gains in Union Pacific Southern Pacific Great Northern Pacific and New York Central while Western Union edged up a point. Leaders lagged with slight improvements for Steel and Reading after initial recession. Virginia Carolina Chemical Preferred dropped three. American Locomotive rose two. Profit taking followed the rise as midday prices held and bonds stayed steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Great Northern Pacific
New York Central
St. Paul
Western
Union
Steel
Secmrasaced
Reading
Colorado
American Locomotive
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Airship inventor Deperdussin jailed in Paris on trust forgery
Paris August 6 Armand Deperdussin the aeroplane inventor was arrested on charges of breach of trust and forgery. Debts totaling 3 million are owed to various creditors while assets are about 4 million and bankers hold 6.4 million in notes. He was a leading aviation patron noted for lavish spending and high hopes for aviation growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Armand Deperdussin
Deperdussin
France
Revised currency bill scrutined by lawmakers
Washington August six. Copies of the revised Glass currency bill with House currency committee amendments circulated around the Capitol today. One change would split appointive Federal Reserve Board members between parties to ease fears of political control. Opponents plan to push for a corn wheat and cotton backed currency in the upcoming Democratic caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Capitol
Federal Reserve Board
Wealthy shoe maker commits suicide at Norristown station
Addison Wright, a 60 year old wealthy shoe manufacturer, killed himself with a revolver at the Norristown railroad station while waiting for a train to Philadelphia. He had recently traveled around the world with his wife and was returning to his business in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Addison Wright
Norristown
Wright
Engineers Urged to Enter Politics at Montreal Convention
Delegates of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathered in Montreal for their annual convention after a welcome reception. J. P. Casgrain of Montreal urged members to engage more in politics, noting only one engineer routinely traveled to Ottawa for parliamentary sessions in 1911. Business sessions continued throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J. P. B.casgrain
Ottawa
Barber wounds self on wedding day in Pittchurch
Frank Weller, a barber, planned to marry at 9 am in Pittchurch. He shot himself twice in the chest and then another shot at his head but only a flesh wound. He then fired again, the bullet missing as physicians arrived. he refused aid and walked to the ambulance. Doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittchurch
Frank Weller
Weller
Miss Forbes to Wed Washington Millionaire
Engagement announced for Miss Natalie Livingston Forbes of New York and Garden Court Pairfield Conn to Mr. Howard Mc Ardie Baldwin of Washington D C. Forbes is descended from John Livingston Manor on her mother's side. Baldwin inherited several millions on his father's death and is connected to Charles N. Crittenton. He belongs to the Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Livingston Forbes
A. Holland Forbes
New York
Garden Court
Pairfield
Apple Curio From New Haven Aged 28 Years
Thomas H. Doyle of 642 Fairfield Avenue displayed an apple born in New Haven 28 years ago. Doyle, then a resident of the Elm City, stuffed the pippin with cloves, wrapped it, and stored it. He has watched its slow decomposition, noting changes in its parts as it hardens. The relic gives a pleasant aroma and may be placed on exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Doyle
Fairfield Avenue
New Haven
Mr. Doyle
Elm City
Wart remover ad from Cyrus Pharmacy
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover to treat blemishes on the face and hands. It claims easy removal in a few days with no pain and notes sales exclusively at Cyrus Pharmacy located at 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon
Letters From Higgins And Davenport Read In Mulhall Probe
Washington Aug 6 The House Lobby Committee opened with letters read into the record by Janus A Emery of the National Manufacturers Association. Among letters were Higgins of Connecticut to Barnhart Brothers Spindler Chicago acknowledging their views on the Moon Bill and Davenport of Bridgeport to Emery concerning anti injunction bills before Congress two years ago. Emery said Brandesee pressed to draw out points favorable to their case while a Hartford note urged Connecticut groups to maintain their efficiency and coordinated effort amid a critical legislative moment dated May 15 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Lobby Committee
Janus A. Emery
National Manufacturers’ Association
Higgins
Connecticut
Barnhart Brothers & Spindler
Chicago
M Higginns
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Emery
Congress
Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce
Senate
Brandegese
Cummins
Brandesee
Police Detail Sweeps City to Aid Familiarization
Under Captains Redgate and Regan a new police detail is being formed and will be presented at the police commission meeting. The shift appears not tied to specific officer complaints, but aims to allow the recently appointed personnel to become acquainted with all sections of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redgate
Regan
Police Commission
George Kain
New Haven
Martin Wentz
Maddie
Runaway Youth Surrenders to Police in Maine
Arthur Cody, 19, of Biddeford Maine, walked into police headquarters this morning asking to be arrested as a vagrant. He said he took his father’s mileage book and money and headed for New York’s Gay White Way after hearing about it. Stranded after coupons ran out, he endured a night of exhaustion and hunger before seeking refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cody
Biddeford
Maine
New York
IW W Leader to Speak Here Sunday Night
Tomory J Ettor the I W W leader prominent in the Lawrence strike will speak openly Sunday night at Wall and Water streets under the Socialist party. He will deliver an English address then address an Italian society gathering at a local picnic ground with Italian discourse. Police deny organized I W W proselytizing in Bridgeport factories amid recent claims of secret organizers at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomory J. Ettor
Lawrence
Wall and
Water Streets
Socialist Party
Ettor
Bridgeport
City
Eagles Hold By Law Changes Then Chesapeake Bay Excursion
At Baltimore on August 6 the 15th annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention spent most of its session debating proposed by law amendments. Later delegates enjoyed a steamboat excursion on Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Order of Eagle
Shesapeake Bay
Police Vacation Exoduses From City to Health Fields
Police and health officials take extended breaks from Fairfield Avenue administration duties as Lt Suckley remains away over a week and Sgt Edward Cronan departs for a 15 day leave. Many patrolmen join the exodus to country and seashore retreats from Maine to Atlantic City. Miss Anne Dargan, Board of Health clerk, also on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Suckley
Edward Cronan
Maine
Atlantic City
Anne Dargan
Board of Health
Obituary notices from East Bridgeport and Stratford area
The morning funeral services were held for Mrs Edward Dalton at 9:30 from her 506 Railroad avenue home and at St. Marys, with Rev Matthew Judge and other clergy officiating and burial at St Miess cemetery. Daniel O Connor also had a St James church requiem mass and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Martha Stanton aged 62 dies at Fal Seaton street residence leaving seven children and siblings. Marian Jablanski of 43 Johnson street had services at First German Lutheran Zion church with burial at Park cemetery. Anna Petersen widow of Maurice Petersen dies at Park Street Stratford 53 years old survived by four sons twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A stray note mentions a poultry quip about autos outrunning Old Dobbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dalton
Railroad Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Matthew Judge
Thos. P. Mooney
James Barrett
Schmidt
Thomas Driscoll
Joseph Cassidy
Miss Cummings
John Giblin
Philip Cassidy
Patrick Lynch
James Eneglish
Bernard Reynolds
Thomas Synott
St. Miess Cemtry
Judge
Daniel O'Connor
Cullinan & Mullins
St. James’ Church
Stratford
Mr. O'Connor
St Michael's Cemetery
Martha
Henry Stanton
East Bridgeport
Fal Seiton Street
William F
George E
Samuel T. Stanton
Ruth
Mabel Stanton
James Gregory
Ernest Roberts
Naugatuck
John Sawyer
Virginia
Thomas Hand
Marian
John Jablanski
Johnson Street
German Lutheran Zion Church
Grand Street
W. H. Steup
Park Cemetery
Anna Maria Petersen
Maurice Petersen
Park Street
Christian
Jep
Sens
Germany
Laurith
Wisconsin
Cuti cura Soap Heals Ringworm Case Reported
A mother describes a four week recovery of a ringworm sore on her child after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The note claims rapid hair regrowth and full healing, with a purchase push and free sample offer from Cuticura.
Chief of Police Seeks Ruling From Commission
Hartford Aug 6 Phillip T Smith chief of police of New Haven has sent a letter to the public utilities commission asking for the rules regulations and orders passed by the commission on running boards of trolley cars. Police requested help to stop passengers riding on running boards but were refused until a ruling is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Phillip T. Smith
New Haven
Public Utilities Commission
Public Utiliies Commission
Castro's Family Embarks for Havana
Ex-President Castro of Venezuela and family departed Teneriffe on the German steamer Wasgenwald bound for Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teneriffe
C. Islands
Castro
Venezuela
Havana
Commission Grants Railroad Petition to Replace Stations
Hartford August 6 The public utilities commission grants New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company permission to abandon the Brookfield passenger and freight stations. It authorizes construction of a new combined passenger and freight station, stating the change of location serves public convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Brookfield
Danbury and Bethel Merchants Auto Outing to Savin Rock
Danbury and Bethel Merchants Association led about 50 cars from Danbury to Sayin Rock for its annual outing. Mayors Sunderland and Shepard rode in the procession. They planned to discuss the 2004 roads movement with Highway Commissioner Bennett before a shore dinner and sports at Lee's farm in Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Sayin Rock
Danbury & Bethel Business Men's Association
Bridgeport
Anthony Sunderland
G. F. Shepard
Bethel
Shepard
Bennett
Savin Rock
Lee
Orange
Brandegee Pushes Patent Law Reform Petition
Senator Brandegee introduced in the Senate a petition from the Inventors Guild of New York opposing the Oldfield Bill. They favor President Taft's suggestion to appoint a patent commission to study improvements to the system for U S benefit. Brandegee asked for printing of the petition and resolutions as a record item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brandegee
Senate
Inventors’ Guild of
New York
United States
Taft
Newtown Fire Destroys Barn Ice House and Silos
A McArthur of Palestine lost his barn ice-house and silos in a noon fire. Hay oats and tools burned, horses perished, total loss about 509 dollars with 250 dollars insured. Cause unknown, house untouched. Neighbors report no injuries. Good Samaritans aid Mrs. Mahoney who suffered gall stones and underwent surgery in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Good Samaritans
P. Mahoney
Botsford
W. A
Maj Harts Takes Col Crosby's Place At Capitol
Washington Aug 6 Major W W Harts of the corps of engineers U S A has been chosen to supervise public buildings and grounds to succeed Col Spencer Crosby who becomes military attache at Paris The role of military aide to the President may or may not continue with the change
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Harts
Col. Crosby
Capitol
Washington
W. W. Harts
Corps of Engineers
Col
Spencer
Crosby
Paris
Burglars Fire Upon Officers Then Escape in Car
In Overbrook a pair of burglars surprised at Jacob C. Zimmerman's residence opened fire with revolvers on a policeman and the homeowner before fleeing in a nearby car. Police suspect a gang behind recent robberies in the suburb using a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jacob C. Zimmerman
Overbrook
General Reports of Venezuelan Troop Movements Near Rebellion
Willemstad Curacao Aug It is rumored that General Leon Jurado governor of Falcon state was taken prisoner by Castroites when Corgis fell and he marches from Lara to attack rebels A mysterious steamer prowled offshore all day yesterday near the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Aug
Leon Jurado
Falcon
Castro
Corgis
Lara
Trains Wreck Near Marcetta Kills Three and Tramp
Three train workers and a black tramp died at a small Marcetta station when a southbound Louisville and Nashville freight derailed after a washout from heavy rains. Officials cite the washed-out track as the cause and describe a fatal embankment fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcetta
Loulaville & Nashville
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Kline’s
Kline
Inland Waterways
Wall Street
Finefield Ave
Courtland St
Miss Forbes
E. H. Dillon & CO
St. Cecile
Davenport
Mulhall
IW. W. Leader
Danbury and
U.S
THE
Smith-Murray CO
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
CUT Glass
Wales
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc. Jewelers and Opticians
Main Street
P. O
Est
She
John G. Weber
Blue Ribbon
Pairfield Avenue
Cigarmakers’ Union OF
Wheceh
Suomer
Dell
Srima
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