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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
6
Beverly reports the box office pursues President Taft as he vacations, with every political and social group within fifty miles planning a clambake or picnic featuring him as the central figure. Clerics urge his attendance while Secretary Carpenter urges restraint to avoid disrupting rest.
A fragmented social column notes visitors from New York and Niantic during a several week vacation. It mentions s M Kane of Smith Murray Co returning after two weeks away. Flanagan of Barnum Ave is highlighted as a popular young man. Jacob Boratieman planned a trip to Germany with several relatives and hopes to visit Werape.
ace Besten leads entries for a major meet in Asbury Park with 220 yard and two thirds mile events. Murphy and Jamestown officials announce top runners from Danbury Dublin and New York clubs including Kiviat, Flanagan, Carr, and Coyle. Handicaps and approval by Thomas O'Brien ensure any records set on the Steeplechase track will stand, with prizes for top finishers and widespread participation from Irish American, Xavier, and York Athletic clubs.
Boston police report Mrs. Hen Aither used a sharp object in her Roxbury residence to cut James Donnell. Both parties were taken to city hospital for treatment as investigators review the incident.
Philadelphia Aug 12 George J Roesch secretary treasurer of Roesch Sons Co and bank director testified he told a mercantile agency on March 3 1907 that he owed about 220000 to individuals and about 540000 to banks His defense says the statement was not made to banks. WOODMONT WANTED FIREBUG Prominent resident suspected as incendiary in Woodmont fires officials offer reward to catch guilty party and endangerment of life and property. Hotel owner believes rumor of a wealthy colony citizen is speculation and not based on fact.
A gasoline explosion during house cleaning by Mrs. William Gilson damaged the dwelling with losses under 50 dollars. Fire department responded from box 525 amid a morning incident. Separately Marine Clothing Co. agent M Marine announced plans to open a cash and credit clothing store at 411 Broadway New York, with lines in men's and women's apparel and several regional stores.
A crowded Poli's audience enjoyed the comedy Man on the Box with Mr. Ince delivering laughs as Bob. Miss Montgomery wowed with gowns, Miss Pringle supplied sharp lines, and Mr. Collins offered a fine bit as the French Chef amid a string of memorable "bits" and stage charm. Seats can be ordered by phone.
Insiderable interest rises as Biddie Leonard's Minstrels bring over a hundred polished artists to Jackson's theatre next week. Eddie Leonard leads a sixty-strong cast with acclaimed comedy, singing, and dancing. Seat sales begin Saturday with a bargain Wednesday matinee.
The Great Calvert arrives in Bridgeport to arrange equipment for a Sunday afternoon show at Steeplechase Island. He will perform at 75 feet on a high wire with an aerial trapeze, featuring handstands, disrobing, electric baton juggling and other feats. Fireworks will cap the Saturday night program.
Washington August 12 A striking rise in land values within ten miles of Washington stems from the signal corps Wright aeroplane trials. Farmers report prices tripling as owners seek aerodome sites for training younger officers. After Fort Myer trials, a dozen lands were eyed for aerial flights, but soaring hopes have driven prices up and may force movement to Fort Omaha if bargains fail.
The D M Read Co promotes an August sale with a large assortment of 112 piece porcelain dinner sets in pink and green borders, gold trim, and English patterns, priced from 10.00 to 18.00 as specials. Also offering men’s gauze shirts, undershirts, ribbed athletic shirts, and underwear at discounted rates, with only a few days remaining in the house furnishings sale.
Tokio dispatch reports 238 coral fishermen stranded by a sudden storm off Tosa near Kobe. Of 40 boats, 9 reached shore safely, 12 drowned, the rest missing. three torpedo boats search the coast for survivors. The storm struck with little warning leaving no time to flee to harbors.
Ser, aged 68, died suddenly last night. His wife, 69, had been debilitated for days. she was expected to pass sooner. For twenty years he preached at the Woodbury Methodist church, and his sudden death follows years of parish work.
Gaelic League football marks a Sunday clash at the flats with Jovers facing New London in the third game of the State League championship series. Local club rivals are described as among the strongest in the state. team lineups to be announced later.
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