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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
3
Samuel R. Van Sant, former Minnesota governor, long associated with leadership in the Grand Army of the Republic, is profiled as a probable head candidate. The item traces his enlistment attempts, wartime service, and notable early ambitions, alongside brief notes on related figures and local church ceremonies.
Summer crime waves kept Bridgeport busy from July 3 to August 7 with 29 trips by the police auto and a reduction of response time from twenty to ten minutes. Four officers staffed the car with Wheeler and Lynch handling peak shifts, McGirr overnight, and North acting as substitute. The unit logged dozens of jail, park, hospital, and city calls including transporting prisoners, attending concerts, and minor repairs at Locomobile factory.
Mary Scott Castle, once a prominent social figure from San Francisco, shot lawyer Craig Pile at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Once connected socially, their friendship soured amid a dispute over a fountain pen cited as Craig’s fee. Castle, now reportedly in Alaska, has a noted army officer brother, Captain Henry H. Scott.
Postmaster I. T. Hains shot and killed Harry Mullen in Mickleton New Jersey as he allegedly caught him committing robbery. The postmaster was not arrested and was commended by the public prosecutor for his actions.
A Meriden Civil War veteran suffered a fractured skull after a fall at his home. He passed hours after the accident. A widow and two children survive him. The aged veteran lived in Meriden and his death is reported by United Press.
Thomas Walsh a McNeil Coal driver was arrested this afternoon on embezzlement charges for taking coal in bags from his route and selling portions before delivery. The McNeil Company has long battled employees’ coal thefts as other coal firms suffer similar losses.
Aug 11 Lieutenant General vas Einman, Prussian minister of war, resigned today and was immediately appointed by the Kaiser as commander of the seventh army corps, signaling a rapid shift in high command.
The home of Charles R. Bishop, whose family is away in Branford, was burglarized yesterday afternoon. Clothing and other articles valued at 150 were taken. Mr. Bishop discovered the burglary last night. He sleeps in an unoccupied room that was found by the intruder.
Morgan P Madigan died suddenly at his brother Edward Madigan’s home after leaving his lunch wagon job at the lower bridge. He had long suffered abdominal and spleen problems and had multiple operations including for appendicitis and stomach trouble. He was believed to have died from a rapid illness after asking for alcohol to rub his numb arms. He is survived by two brothers and was active in Bridgeport lodge affairs. His funeral and burial plans were announced.
United Press dispatch from Hart aug 11 reports a Hartford House action on a broad bill. The chamber adopted and passed provisions on general conditions personal tax year and manufacturing limits along with appropriations for Bank Commissioners agricultural experiment station and Highway Department expenses. The rail bridge across the Thames River was authorized for NY, NH and Hartford Railroad. Debate over confining boys aged 7 to 17 to state institutions led to an indefinite postponement. Senate earlier altered age range to 9 to 15.
New Haven August 11 postal clerks from across the state gathered for the fourth annual United States Postal Clerk's Association outing at Lighthouse Point. A dinner preceded sports events. State Postmasters Association attended. Officers named include President C Brodick of Waltham and Secretary-treasurer James Cushing of New Haven. Vice presidents named for Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. Executive committee members listed.
New York August details center on Donald L. Persch charged with grand larceny for selling 110000 dollars worth of Heinze copper stocks pledged as loan collateral. The district attorney seeks to uncover the inside players behind the scheme linked to F Augustus Heinze and various brokers including M M Joyce and Sherwood.
CITY BRIEFS report Articles of Incorporation for a local Baking Co filed with the town clerk, plus a sale of property formerly held by A W Wallace on State street. ELECTRIC COMMITTEE will hold a public hearing on city power costs, witnesses to be heard, testimony taken. REPRESENTATIVE Eckhart reportedly improving after malaria and may miss this season's legislature. POLICE INVESTIGATING STAMFORD STORE FIRE as possible arson. lampwicks found burning outside and inside. no damage yet. BILLARD MEASURE PASSED in Hartford. Connecticut company formed to take over Boston & Maine shares. unrelated to Massachusetts holding company. Warmer Want Ads le 9 word.
Testimony differed on Lieutenant James N. Sutton's disposition after a fatal auto ride. Dr Gilbert Cole man and Mrs Mary Stewart offered contrasting views of his cheerfulness, while Lieutenant Allen Sumner said Sutton faced the truth. A visiting card with a harsh message surfaced, and further remarks referenced a past hotel quarrel and a proposed apology.
The report records fair weather with current conditions around Hartford and surrounding towns. It notes changes expected tonight into tomorrow with continued fair skies and typical August temperatures. Near term forecasts mention light winds and no precipitation.
The ad promotes Kodak cameras for any trip or stay with new pleasures in preserving scenes and people. It highlights a range from Poe Brownie to folding pocket models and offers mail-in development for 10 cents, delivered promptly, avoiding darkroom work. Available at Sporte Hen's Corner, vement.
The item described is a versatile steamer rug in plaid or check on one side and solid color on the other. Priced from 3.50 to 15 dollars, these warm, durable accessories are positioned as essential for voyagers and steamer travel, offering edge protection against sea wind and sun.
Small town newspaper fragment highlights bargains on women pumps and white canvas oxfords with prices cut to 1.85 and 1.50. The item also mentions a Heidelberg institute opening, patents on tobacco treatment, an English table calculator, Alaska farming stations, a rat trap device, and early electricity experiments.
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