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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
6
The notice lists subscription rates for one month and one week and shows the weekly edition with one year in advance at 1.00. It also provides the New York Office at 225 Fifth Avenue Windsor Building Room 404 and identifies C. A. Menet as Representative.
A fragmented clipping reports a man waking to a sense of justice after months of weariness. The narrative hints at retribution or consequence, noting the phrase he gets what is coming to him and referencing a \"necks\" blow, with the York Evening Sun as the source.
The public utilities commission project moves through to likely passage in the House after lobbyist pressure shifts vote. Chandler bill opponents and pro bills clash as reformers fear corporate influence and a turf war over control. The outcome rests on floor actions and the governor’s signature amid Sunday debates about religion and public policy.
The Bridgeport representatives Clark and Bartlett voted to substitute the minority report on the public utilities question, reflecting strong local support. Senators Arnold and Manwaring also aligned similarly, while a national tariff shift toward Payne tariff raises duties. President Taft’s push for revision downward is debated as the bill becomes law. The Middle West critics view it unsatisfactory, yet industrial revival may proceed with clearer duties, and the public faces higher living costs.
The Ferris wheel and related Steeplechase assets owned by B A Murphy were attached for 6000 by Steeplechase Company and lessee George C. Tilyou. Sheriff Hamilton served papers. William M. O Conn or appointed keeper. Summary process against Murphy, goods stored under Capt. Paul. A Brookfield turnpike reopening hearing in Danbury Friday on S G Kellogg petition. Brookfield opposes. Oscar and Alvina Carlson, jailed earlier for theft, arrested in Worcester on burglary charges. Coroner C B Wilson names Judge Henry C Stevenson deputy coroner in his absence. Corset firms say 1000 women can find work. Warner Bros. seeks 200 sewing operatives. Star Shirt Co. advertises 50 ironers. factory expansion planned. Two murder cases unsolved haunt the coroner. reward 1200 from state and Trumbull for Sarah Dibble killing and Giovanni Zarcone shooting, with no leads. Mrs Thomas Hyland and daughter Mae, and Mrs Casey and daughter Louis visiting families in Danbury and Pittsfield.
The Arnold Coal Company announces the opening of its new office at 1229 Main Street in the Stratfield Hotel building opposite Gold Street. President Thomas Arnold Jr says a large cargo of fresh mined Lehigh coal is on hand and deliveries can be made for all domestic coal sizes. The modern office invites public inspection and orders for immediate delivery.
Short Beach residents celebrated after Judge Williams granted a temporary injunction stopping Atlantic Trapping from cooking fish on Kelsey Island. The plant closed and the decaying pile was to be buried under lime straw and earth until mid winter. Heyes and Anderson were fined $100 each for maintaining a nuisance. The island was guarded by Branford detectives. arrests were rumored for the captain of the Arden following threats to the sheriff.
In New Haven Aug 7 Alfred Bedell Deputy Police Commissioner under New York’s Baker was fined 75 dollars plus costs in Hamden Town Court for speeding. He was sued for 1000 dollars by Hamden citizen William H Avis whose dog was killed by Bedell’s car. Bedell also paid 3 dollars and costs in New Haven City Court after a pursuit to Bridgeport by Patrolman Hope and Constable Sturtz. Bedell traveled with three others, names listed, and the car was driven at high speed. Sturtz alleged he was offered up to 50 dollars to overlook the action when serving a warrant on them.
Mollan's up to date store advertises low prices on fashionable women's oxford shoes and suede pumps. It promotes Broch's Lunches and Delicacies with imported and domestic cheese sausages and canned fish. The annexed cafe serves German meals with Schlitz beer and quick lunches.
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