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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

Page

3

Floral tributes at funeral of the late Thomas A. Dunigan

A long list of floral tributes attended the funeral of Thomas A Dunigan. Names include Margaret Dunigan Anna Garrity B H Swan and many family and friends from St Josephs T B L Association Knights of Columbus and local clubs. A final remark questions polo umpire praise echoes from the game.

Thomas A. Dunigan Thomas A Pillow Osa En Faterner Margaret Dunigan Robert Francis Joseph Dunigan Heart Tom Baby Ruth Dunigan Tad Anna Garrity Cross Elizabeth Mary Christopher Dunigan James Dunigan B. Hayden Martin Helen Marion James Sheehan B. H. Farren Margaret Callahan J. H. Linihan Anna Lillis Mary Garrity Michael Bain BE. H. Swan Missc Julia Haggerty St. Joseph’s T. B. & L Association John F. Rogers Council Knights of ‘Columbus Newsdealers Olt A. C Triangle Club Druid Cottage Myrtle Beach Gates Ayer John Weber, Jr Garrick Frank McKeon Edward Simko Edward F. Smith Mary E. Martin Charles Corris Joseph P. Coughlin Jons J. Caraher H Risely Risley Baie Coyne Agnes Keegan Loretta Puyden Louis F. Langford J. H. Coyne Anna Hart Thomas’ Solon James Kee John Dawe Henry F. Nolan SN. Coughlin John Toomey John Kennedy Thomas Reilley Martin Hayden Jeep Caraher Marguerite Doyle Delia McEvoy McCormack Edward Lonergan Alfred Seelinger Brace and Wood

For Sale Maxwell Runabout and Lots on Cowles St

For sale items include a Maxwell runabout with a new top windshield Prestolite tank and magneto. Also two building lots on Cowles Street one minute from Stratford Avenue. Listings include address Alice J Every 1222 North Ave City Lil b tp Dressmaking and Weinger fashionable New York dressmaking over Lyric Theatre promising savings on clothes.

Maxwell Connecticut Ave Cowles St Stratford Ave Alice J.every North Ave City Weinger New York Lyric Theatre

Obituary notices from 1913 city area

Notices announce the death of Richard N. Near at age 70 on August 10 in city residence 1630 Park Avenue. Also reported is May M. Flannagan aged 13 years 9 months 22 days, daughter of Timothy and Mary Flannagan, with funeral details inviting friends to attend from 783 Shelton Street on August 12 at 8 30 a m and from St Charles church at 9 a m, interment at St Michael's Cemetery.

Park Avenue Richard N. Near Dp Flannagan May M Timothy Mary Flannagan Shelton Street St. Charles’ Church St. Michael’s Cemetery

Mooney's Ultimatum To School Board To Be Considered

The Board of Education meets tonight to discuss Chief Mooney's fire protection orders for public schools. Most schools already updated fire escapes. only two remain. Changes must be completed within 60 days at an estimated cost of about $30,000. The schools committee, led by President Lieberum, Vice-president Havens, and Commissioner Brady, will present four additional teacher names and propose a textbook revision for history and spelling.

Board of Education Mooney Committee On Schools Lieberum Havens Brady

Slayer of Nicholas Biafore Arrested in Chicago Transit

In custody of Detective Sergeant Peter Hall and State Policeman Frank Virelli, a man named Joe Morano admitted guilt to the murder of Nicholas Biafore. He indicated willingness to return, and police expect his arrival in Bridgeport late tonight or early tomorrow after Chicago authorities detained him.

Peter Hall Frank Virelli Nicholas Biafore Bridgeport Chicago Joe Morano

Estate Sues Gas Light Co. For Asphyxiation Claim

Louis J. Korb of New Haven as administrator on the estate of John Prevosnak brings a $5,000 suit against Bridgeport Gas Light Co. for gas asphyxiation at 271 Helen Street. A prior action was tried before Judge Case and resulted in a non-suit.

Helen Street Bridgeport Gas Light Co Louis J. Korb New Haven John Prevosnak

Miller Sues Richards for Foreclosure on William Street Property

Frank Miller filed a foreclosure suit in the superior court against former Deputy Sheriff Louis E. Richards and Louise Richards to foreclose their William street property. The 50 foot frontage on William street is cited. Miller says Richards signed a $2136 note in June 1911 and has not continued payments. Elizabeth Schmidt of Westville, mortgage claimant, and R. Mannino with a lien are co-defendants. The case is returnable to the September term.

Frank Miller Louis E. Richards Louise Richards Richards William Street Superior Court Miller Elizabeth Schmidt Westville R. Mannino

Obituaries for Filomena Petriello and Mary Flannagan

The funeral of Mrs. Filomena Petriello, wife of Antonio Petriello, proceeded from 163 Nichols Street to Holy Rosary Church and St. Michael's Cemetery. Mary M Flannagan, 13, died after an unsuccessful appendectomy, a student at Staples School, a St Charles communicant, survived by parents Timothy and Mary and siblings William Julia and Helen. Michael McPadden’s funeral was held at 479 Howard Avenue and St. Peter's Church with high mass by Rev T J Kelly. interment at St Michael's Cemetery.

Filomena Petriello Antonio Petriello Nichols Street Holy Rosary Church Father de Toro St. Michael's Cemetery Mary M Timothy Mary Flannagan Shelton Street Staples School St Charles’ Church William Julia Helen Michael McPadden Sarah McNiff Howard Avenue St. Peter’s Church T. J. Kelly Thomas Fallon Myles MecPadden Hugh Burns Patrick McQueeney Pr Rogeh Charies Fitzeerala Michagi’s Toed Tery

Rabbi Levi Named Successor at Bridgeport Temple

New Haven Aug 11 Rev David Levy after 20 years at Orange Street Temple accepts appointment as Rabbi of Temple B Nai Israel in Bridgeport. He will stay until November and replaces Rev Maurice Thorner whose Park Avenue temple tenure ends next month amid factional dissension. The new rabbi is to unite the opposing factions.

New Haven David Levy Orange Street Temple Temple B'Nai Israel Bridgeport Mr. Levy Maurice Thorner Park Avenue Temple New York City Mr. Thorner

Self defense plea in slaying case dominates coroner hearing

Witnesses describe a fatal camp fight triggered by an argument over a razor. Reilly and Jones are jailed as suspects. Lucas’s death prompts a coroner’s inquest and a town hearing set for 10 AM tomorrow before Judge Bajen Wakeman in Fairfield. Reilly admits threats and claims self defense amid intoxication.

William Jones Reilly Lucas Elmer Anderson Anderson William Lewis Phelan Jones Lewis Charles Lucas E Campy Charles H. Hyde Hyde Rohorte Bajeon Wakeman Fairfield Court

Bridgeport Celebrates State German Day Parade in Bridgeport

New Britain Aug 11 The Connecticut German American Alliance event drew 5 000 visitors with Governor Baldwin and Mayor Halloran greeting the procession. A dozen bands four thousand in line showcased diverse costumes from Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Ansonia Meriden Stamford and Waterbury.

New Britain Connecticut German-American Alliance German Central Society Simeon B. Baldwin Rober Sherman Baldwin Joseph M. Halloran Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Ansonia Merriden Stamford Waterbury Scheutzen

Young folks suits offered at five seventy-five

Daily sale ad announces end of season youth suits priced at 5.75, in sizes 13 to 18 with serge and Bedford cord fabrics. Styles in tan, black white stripes or solid colors, originally $15 to $22.50, with the latest markdowns aslow as $7.50.

Dresses Go On Sale In Big Summer Clearout

Nice dresses drop to clear out summer stock with chunky savings. Linens reps and Dolly Varden voices appear among the fabrics as prices fall from five to nine dollars to four seventy five, with embroidered linens voiles and crepes offered in white or single colors. Summer suits follow suit, linen rich and tailored, with prices from seven fifty to eighteen dollars, promising long wear and full satisfaction.

Dolly Varden

Beaux Embroidery Display Promises New Design Wonders

Beaulike display invites women to view a fresh embroidery collection on the third floor. Articles range from table spreads to cushions and wearables for all ages, featuring peacocks dragons bears and kittens. Prices span 10 cents to 2 or 3 dollars, with finished pieces shown as inspiration and guide.

Police Probe Gilmore Street Mishap Involving Edward Smith

Police investigate a mysterious injury on Gilmore Street to a 22 year old man named Edward Smith who suffered a probable skull fracture near 11 pm. Authorities withhold findings. At Bridgeport hospital the victim remained unconscious as inmates at the house claimed he fell down stairs.

Edward Smith Gilmore Street Bridgeport Smith

City Court Cases Highlight Local Breaches and Fines

Michael Burns 56 Clarence street fined 15 dollars and costs and jailed three months for breach of peace and assault. Stephen Stil 448 Spruce street abused his wife with fine ten dollars and costs. Andrew Polak 3 Grand street, arrested on simple assault, later upgraded after evidence from Mrs Christiana Busot 72 Maple street, former janitress, held for trial in bond 1500. Joseph Covesky 33 Henry street fined 3 dollars after attempting escape from New Haven yards with 150 pound cake of ice on his back. Steve Dolezacar fined 25 dollars and costs for interfering with Officer Wargo amid arrests of Steve Sullivan. Cases continued: Joseph Delinke and George Toreseno assault and DP August 14. Napoleon Mercier helped open a saloon August 14. Charles Co Snow frequenting a saloon August 14. Dennis Coughlin and Charles Wallin assault August 19. Angelo Petrolecas selling without license and James Cotis selling without license August 27.

Michael Burns Clarence Street Stephen Stil Spruce Street Andrew Polak Grand Street Christiana Busot Maple Street New Haven Henry Street Joseph Covesky Steve Dolezacar Officer Wargo Steve Sullivan Frank Ridaczi Dennis Street Joseph Delinke George Toreseno

Seventeen militant suffs jailed after Downing Street storm attempt

London reports seventeen militant suffragettes and sympathizers were sentenced in a police court to imprisonment from one week to two months or more, and orders to keep the peace, following yesterday's attempt to storm Downing Street. Sylvia Pankhurst was sent to Holloway to serve another portion of her sentence. Also noted: a trolley victim, Jerry McCarthy, in critical condition after an express car collision near Oronoque.

London Asquith Downing Street Sylvia Pankhurst Storming Party Holloway Jerry McCarthy Connecticut Oronoque Bridgeport

Anti-Suffragists Rebrand as Conservationists in Washington

On August 11 Washington reporters state that the group Natioration Opposed to Women Suffrage will now be known as Woman Conservationists. The change aims to blunt the impact of opponents' "Votes for Women" campaign and focus on influencing public opinion through new branding and work.

Washington Natioration

Saloons Closed Briefly by New San Francisco Law

San Francisco saloons closed for four hours early today under a new state law that takes effect at midnight and bars liquor sales, gifts, or deliveries between 3 and 7 am. The move marks the first time retail liquor traffic has been interrupted by statute.

San Francisco

Royal Commission To Inquire Into Venereal Diseases

In the House of Commons Prime Minister Asquith announced that a royal commission would be appointed to investigate the causes and treatment of venereal diseases. The move signals new formal inquiry into public health and medical policy.

Royal London Asquith House of Commons

Weather Indications New Haven August Forecast Update

Weather hints from New Haven indicate continued cool tonight with a warming trend possible the next day. Connecticut expects fair, cool conditions with a moderating breeze from the north to east, as a high pressure area over the lake region maintains pleasant weather east of the Mississippi. no major storm systems are evident.

New Haven Connecticut Rocky Mountains Lake Mississippi River

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