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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1913

Page

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Injured husband faces long prison term in threat case

Pioreno Bosco 22 and Jerry Bruno 25 were arraigned in city court after threats to Bosco’s life emerged. Bosco is charged with adultery and Bruno with white slavery and carrying two loaded revolvers. The woman, awaiting counsel, was remanded. Bruno’s bonds set at 5,000. The case includes alleged plans to testify in a divorce and threats from Bruno’s friends.

Pioreno Bosco Jerry Bruno Yonkers Frank Virelli White Plains Brung Esposito New Jersey Bruno Renee Heehee Frank Bosco Stary New Britain Bosco f@runo Dax Husa Wee Connecticut Main Street Bridgeport Pon

Electrify Washington Railroads Proposal Emerges

Washington, Aug 29 Progressive Illinois Representative Joe M Thompson has introduced a House bill to electrify railroads entering Washington within twenty miles of the District. Thompson argues the reform is hygienic and will aid caretakers of public buildings to keep them white and clean by eliminating smoke.

Washington Joe M. Thompson Illinois District of Columbia Thompson

Woman Struck by Cyclist at Elm and Main Streets

An incident occurred when a woman was struck by a bicyclist crossing Elm and Main streets. The event drew public and police attention to a bicycle ordinance violation reported by Mrs Hulds Carlson of North Wee. The injured party received initial care as witnesses noted the cyclist fled the scene.

Ublic Hulds Carlson

Altered statements surface in Ghuiro death inquest

Coroner John J. Phelan weighs contradictory testimonies from witnesses in the Ghuiro homicide case. Susie Ghutro admits she testified under her mother's influence and that the finger game occurred earlier with dinner intervening. Boarder John Maliorano also revises earlier statements about the quarrel that led to the fatal shooting.

Frank Ghuiro Wakeley Street John J. Phelan Susie Ghutro John Mairoano Arnold John Maliorano

Impeachment of Sulzer Would Be First in New York

New York August 3. The joint legislative committee finishing hearings today began drafting a report to be presented Monday. It cites testimony that Governor Sulzer speculated in the New York Stock Market using campaign contributions not disclosed in sworn statements. The panel plans to reconvene in Albany Monday to decide next steps, with impeachment as a possible option before the legislature convenes.

New York Sulzer Joint Legislative Committee New York St Frawley Eugené Lambrois Albany Senate State Court of Beene

Stratford Inn Reopens After License Granted

The Stratford Inn reopened today after county commissioners revoked Dudley J. Stafford's license. Walter Stapleton received a new license as no appeal was filed. Rev. E C Carpenter and Rev Dr Packard signed a remonstrance, residents largely supported the applicant, and F N Rowland was installed as manager promising first class standards.

Stratford Inn Dudley J. Stafford Walter Stapleton Stratford E.C. Carpenter Dr. Packard F. N. Rowland

Two Young Women to Testify in Diggs Trial

In San Francisco on Aug 9 there was no session in the Diggs federal white slave case. Court will resume Tuesday when two young women Marsha Warrington and Lola Morris are to testify for the prosecution. Other expected witnesses include Martin Beasley of Sacramento and Reno police chief J D Hillhouse. Defense says Diggs and Drew Caminetti will also testify.

San Francisco Maury I. Diggs United States Court Marsha Warrington Lola Morris Martin Beasley Sacramento J. D. Hillhouse Reno Cofinmeel Diggs Drew Caminetti

Connie Mack Buys Southpaw Bressler for $2000

Harrisburg announces the sale of left handed pitcher "Rube" Bressler from the Harrisburg Tri-State League team to the Philadelphia Athletics for $2000. Bressler will stay with Harrisburg until Labor Day when the Tri-State season ends.

Connie Mack Bressler Harrisburg Rube” Bressler Philadelphia Athletics

Pullman Rules Out City Ice Plant Plan

Bridgeport city attorney John S. Pullman states the city lacks power to establish a municipal ice plant without a specific act from the General Assembly. He explains the city only possesses powers granted by law and finds no legislative authorizing such a facility.

Pullman General Assembly Common Council City of Bridgeport John 8S

Suffragists Conference Draws National Leaders in Washington

Suffragists from across the United States gather in Washington for the National Council of Women Voters conference led by EMMA Smith Dene. The event runs through Thursday and Friday with a mass meeting featuring Miss Jane Adams of Chicago. Local suffrage workers intensify efforts with nightly street corner meetings led by Jeanneinettenkin of Montana and Lucy Byrne on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington United States We Jay National Council of Ch Vpters Emma Smith Dene Jane Adams Chicago Mire Jeagninettenkin Montana

Immense Naval Radio Station to Rise in Canal Zone

Washington reports a massive Darien Radio Station to be built in the canal zone at Caimito. It will feature three 600 foot towers, communicate with San Francisco Arlington and reach southern seas to Valparaiso and Buenos Aires, with transatlantic links to St. Vincent. The facility will serve government business and relay for naval vessels, while Colon and Balboa wirelessly handle canal ship messages.

Washington Arlington United States Caimito Canal Zone Darien Dariens San Francisco Valdivia Chill Valparaiso South America Buenos Ayres Argentine Atlantic Island of St. Vincent Africa Colon Balboa

Locomobile Co Acquires Adjacent Plant Tract

A deed filed in the town clerk’s office shows Locomobile Company of America has acquired from the Mallory estate through trustee Mary L. Mallory of New York a large tract north of the factory. Bounded by Sea Side Park Main Street railroad property and the harbor line the land includes the former circus lot. Loco president 8 T. Davis Jr said he knew nothing about the transfer.

Locomobile Company of America Mallory Mary L. Mallory New York Seaside Park Main Street T. Davis, Jr Locomobile Company

Alarmig car shortage predicted for the fall

Chicago reports a looming fall car shortage per an American Railway Association bulletin. On August 1 there were 69,716 surplus cars nationwide versus 280 surplus on July 15, with the surplus expected to shrink as crop movement begins. An idle 65,904 cars existed on August 1 last year, signaling potential acute shortages soon.

Chicago American Railway Association United States

Coroner Phelan Praises Boston Convention Visit

Coroner and Mrs. John J. Phelan returned from Boston where the coroner served as ex officio member of the Supreme Council convention. He praised the cordial hospitality from the Knights of Columbus and Boston officials led by Mayor Fitzgerald. Activities included a Fourth Degree exemplification, Mass at the Cathedral, a boat trip around Massachusetts Bay, beach visit and luncheon at Paragon Park, fireworks, a chantant party, a grand ball, a touring itinerary of historic sites, and a final Convention Ball. The Catholic University Fund of 500000 was noted as nearly completed, with prior gifts including 50000 for a Chair of History.

John J. Phelan Boston Supreme Council Boston K. of C Fitzgerald Cathedral of the Holy Croce Anderson Rowe's Wharf Massachusetts Bay Nantasket Beach Palm Garden Paragon Park Somerset Mechanics’ Hall Huntington Avenue St. John’s Seminary Brighton Jamaica Plain Arlington Heights Lexington Concord Country Club Seh Somerset Hotel Somerset Catholic University K. of C

Walsh Succeeds Eaton As Revenue Collector

James J. Walsh of Meriden was nominated to be Internal Revenue Collector for Connecticut and Rhode Island, to succeed Col. Robert Eaton. The choice ends a protracted political contest between Walsh, a Reilly ally, and Miles Connolly, Kennedy ally. Walsh, longtime Meriden official and executive, is connected with the Foresters of America and has strong Democratic backing.

The Foresters Meriden Washington James J. Walsh Internal Revenue Connecticut Rhode Island Robert O. Eaton Senate Wilson Walsh Reilly Miles Connolly Waterbury W. P. Kennedy Central Foresters of America Kennedy Connolly Waas Col. J Frobert C. Eaton North Haven Water de Banket Congréss Springfield Mass Meriden Jourt Inomas L. Rei Y Democrats Congress Thewater Department Donovan Patie Ag Eee Mandiante Sec

30000 Expected in Milwaukee at Catholic Meeting

Milwaukee August 9 Thirty thousand persons are expected in Milwaukee to participate in the 12th annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to be held August 10 to 13. Four hundred fifty delegates will represent more than three million members. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishops Ireland Kane Messmer and Quigley, along with several bishops, are listed among the prominent attendees. The program includes a pontifical high mass at St John’s Cathedral Sunday morning, with Cardinal Gibbons in charge, and a Sunday afternoon parade of delegates. Major topics include labor legislation Italian immigration Socialism insurance vice and social service upliftwith possible omission of woman suffrage.

Milwaukee American Federation of Catholic Societies Cardinal Gibbons Ireland Kane Messmer Quigley Muldoon McFaul Schwabach Eis Schinner Fox Koudelka

Governor Sulzer Silent Through Weekend

Albany reports Governor Sulzer skipped his usual 11 o’clock interview and will offer no statement until Monday. He and Mrs. Sulzer will spend Sunday in the country, while telegrams invite legislators to a Monday night session. Friends say impeachment in office or pre oath acts cannot occur outside a regular or specially convened session.

Albany Sulzer Mension Mhe Mbly

Heat and drought strike Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma

Reports from Kansas City describe severe heat and drought across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma with water shortages in many towns. Some cities ship water by freight while low wells raise health concerns and crop crises worsen as farmers fear winter feed for livestock.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Mvestock

Special Election in Alabama for Another Senator

Washington August 9 sharpest division of opinion exists among Senators over Governor O Neils announcement that he will call a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the sudden death of Senator Johnston of Alabama. Some say the governor is within powers. others challenge the right. Senator Kern and Senator John Sharp Williams approve the governor and Attorney General McReynolds.

Washington O'Neil Johnston Alabama McReynolds Kern John Sharp Williams

Cardinal Gibbons Hints at Elevation of Archbishop Quigley

Cardinal Gibbons, en route to Milwaukee for the Federated Catholic Societies, dined with Archbishop James E. Quigley of Chicago. He praised Quigley’s work in a diverse city and suggested a Holy Father’s recognition soon. He declined to discuss a future church stance on woman suffrage, noting the church has not yet spoken.

Chicago Cardinal Gibbons Milwaukee Federated Catholic Societies James E. Quigley Rete Quigley Holy Father

Woman Held In $5,000 Bond For Intent to Murder

Hartford police court held Mary Vucherio in $5,000 bonds on a charge of assault with intent to murder Michael Solomon. The incident occurred on Front Street Friday night when Solomon was struck by Vucherio’s salmon boat. Andrew Hanson was held on $200 bonds for a week as the victim, Frank Bartholomew, sues over injuries from a motorcycle collision on Park Street Friday.

Hartford Aug

Fireman Held for Perjury About Age of Woman He Wed

Hartford August 8 Edward John Legent driver of No 1 hook and ladder truck in the Hartford Fire Department was bound over to the superior court by Deputy Judge Samuel N Brainard in East Hartford town court on a charge of perjury Bonds of 500 were furnished and Legent released He is accused of swearing falsely to the age of Mabel Beatrice Cline when he obtained a marriage license and married the girl May 19 Legent swore that Mabel was 21 years old and her mother Mrs David Bashner testified that Mabel was born February 28 1899

Hartford Edward John Legent Superior Court Samuel N. Brainard East Hartford Legeyt Mabel Beatrice Cline Mabel David Bashner Mahel

Dr Jones, Gen Rosalie's Father, Shoots Himself

New York August 9 Dr Oliver Livingston Jones a wealthy retired physician and father of suffrage leader General Rosalie Jones died in a city hospital of self inflicted gunshot wounds. Police classify as death by own action though family members say it may have been accidental. He shot himself at his residence yesterday.

New York Oliver Livingston Jones Rosalie Jones

Wilson to Talk Over Peace Plans

President Wilson will convene the entire Senate foreign relations committee at the White House tonight for a conference on the Mexican situation. Ten Democrats and seven Republicans were invited to attend as the crisis drew close. The meeting aims to share full details of the peace proposal and present terms to the Huerta government via envoy Lind.

Washington Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee White House Comuni Senate Huerta Voy Lind

Lind to arrive off Vera Cruz aboard New Hampshire

Washington says John Lind, Wilson's envoy to Mexico, will reach Vera Cruz aboard the battleship New Hampshire before night. He is not expected in Mexico City before Monday, as the diplomatic crisis between the United States and Mexico continues under President Wilson's peace mission.

Washington Aug. S John Lind Wison Mexico Vera Crus New Hampshire Mexico City United States Mexia Iequin Chase O'Sheughnessy Huerta Wilson Soshington Lind O'Shaughnessy

No Opposition to Lind Landing at Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz Mex Aug Not the slightest opposition will be made by port authorities to the landing of John Lind. Lind will be received by Consul Can Ads and Dr William Bayard Bass personal representative of President Wilson who arrived this morning from the Mexican capital. The Mexican military commander of Vera Cruz will likely meet Lind unofficially. Courtesy exchange between Lind and the captain of the New Hampshire is expected. Secretary Bryan said Lind would find instructions at Vera Cruz.

Vera Crus Mex John Lind Lind William JW. Canads William Bayara Bass Wilson Vera Cruz Sr. Lind Becreary Bryan Mr. Lind Matructio

Arms to Protect Water Power Supply in Mexico

Washington reports President Wileen approved shipments to the Mexican Light and Power Co to safeguard Mexico City's water power supply. A Monterey voyage carried 145 cases of carbines for Huerta at Vera Cruz while Mexico carried 45 ammo cases and 125 arms to a safe place. Since June 25 a permit has allowed export of rifles and cartridges, with sporadic shipments continuing.

Washington Mexico City Wileen Colt Can Light & Power Co New York Monterey Huerta Vera Cras Mexico

Kaiser Favors Huerta In Mexican Crisis

Berlin reports that Germany backs Provisional President Huerta and is watching U S moves with interest while Berlin says it does not know Wilson's plans. Paris dispatches describe a likely near-climax in the U S Mexico situation as tensions rise and communications continue.

Berlin Wilson Huerta Mexico Germany

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Ghuiro Locomobile CO Phelan Knights of _Columbus Eaton America Archbishop Quigley Dr. Jones Gen Rosalie Vera Crey Kaiser Paris Iiss France
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