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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
Voters eager to help at party primaries show willingness to assist but are barred by rules, denying cross party activity. Officials state volunteers must align with a single party and refrain from coordinating with opposing factions. The measure aims to preserve orderly balloting and avoid improper influence.
Republican workers learned that men signing to enroll in both parties faced removal if two applications from the same person were received. Registrars said they cannot know if one is fraudulent until after enrollment, and both would be discarded. Penalties for false signing include possible jail. workers risk liability for forging elector names on ballots.
Bridgeport Savings Banks hold 150 unclaimed deposits averaging about 20 dollars each, within 2,928 total unclaimed savings deposits statewide. The figures show unclaimed amounts are smaller than expected, with deposits spread across several banks including City Savings and Farmers' Savings Banks.
No evidence to sustain the charge of manslaughter against Mrs Annaruckay on the recommendation of the prosecuting attorney DeLaney. Mrs Obruckay is amid Samuelowitz by malpractice. Cronan was detailed to gather evidence on which to act.
Julius A. Merson a junk dealer of 265 Sterling street was tried in city court before Judge Wilder on assault charges involving servant Anna Kleinman. A medical report by Dr Banks found no incriminating evidence against Merson, leading to a not guilty verdict. Attorney Jacob Klein represented Merson.
Baltimore may require fire escapes for horses after a livery stable fire killed several on upper floors. If not ordered, an ordinance to prevent stabling above the second floor will be introduced. Also notes on a superstition tied Thirteen club gathering, church services by Rev. Paul Clemen, and local business ads.
The paving commission decided to hold asphalt paving north of Congress street until next year, citing grade changes and drainage work at High street. The project south of Congress would proceed this fall if grooved rails arrive, while Bank to Congress streets may get asphalt this season. Officials fault delays, urge inspections, and discuss sewer plans and sidewalk raises near Golden Hill while noting market street work and other orders.
Reports say pitcher Aston is in form while Ira Plank shifts to the stable in the third inning. Northampton beat Newfield Park 12 to 5 as the Larks roped Candy Kane for three singles two doubles and a sacrifice leading to his exit. Riley and Bunyan appear, but the Larks press the offense late with strong fielding and timely hits.
In New York the Highlanders shut out Cleveland 3 to 0 while Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 and Boston defeated Chicago 8 to 1. St Louis edged Washington 2 to 1 as Boston widened its lead, within two games of Chicago and two series ahead in Philadelphia.
New Britain hosts a double header against Waterbury while Orators travel. top pitchers Eric Gibbs 143 strikeouts and Pusher of Hartford 138. Umpire Sternberg eyed for NL role. Edwards denies Northampton sale. Bridges’ 1500 dollar sale boosts club. Newark’s Frill sold to the New York Americans. Waters injured but resumes play after a head knock.
In a National League update the Reds shut out the Giants 1 0 in Cincinnati. Pittsburgs rebounded after two losses to Brooklyn, leading NL standings by twenty eight points over the Cubs who beat Boston. St Louis Hartford with Ray Fisher restricted New Britain in the first game at New Britain. second game tied. Waterbury Holyoke advance noted. Today’s schedule lists New Britain at Bridgeport Waterbury at New Haven Springfield at Holyoke Hartford at Northampton.
St Louis Aug 7 There is a persistent Giants rumor of a deal sending Fred Tenney former Giants manager and infielder to Pittsburg in exchange for outfielder Wilson McGraw seeks a hard hitting fielder and Tenney is said to be in play after a trade with Donlin to Pittsburg fell through for Magee and Moran.
Mayor Lee informed the Paving Commission that Bridgeport has been asked to send ten delegates to the Good Roads Convention in Cleveland in September. The commission believes they can handle the proceedings and the mayor will try to arrange the delegation.
The Yost baseball team threatens to withdraw from the Industrial League unless an impartial arbitration board, appointed by the league president, resolves ongoing disputes. They will, however, play a scheduled game with U. M. Co. at Yost Field while awaiting the decision.
The West Ends face the Ansonias at West End Park tomorrow at 3 30. West End’s ex pitcher Namare aims to topple his old team while Bill Kerr backs the catching. Ansonias bring Sweeney and Gulder for the battery. Also Orioles meet South End at the Fists at 3 30.
Washington reports said Secretary Knox will delay ambassadorial changes until fall except in Italy and St Petersburg. It is expected Reid will be replaced in London and White in Paris with Graniss possibly shifted to Venice amid persistent rumors.
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