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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1913

Page

5

Rev Dr Moore May Come To Parish Of Sacred Heart

Hartford Aug 12 it is reported Rev Dr Richard F Moore pastor of St. Joseph s New Britain is to succeed the late Rev Pather T Sweener as pastor of the church of the Sacred Heart in Bridgeport. The report could not be confirmed here. Father Moore is one of the most frequent orators in the diocese of Hartford.

Hartford Richard F. Moore St. Joseph's Church New Britain Pather T. R. Sweener Church of the Sacred Heart Bridgeporth Father Moore

Blacklisted Worker Sues Haverhill Shod Society

Boston August 18 John Cornellier a shoe cutter of isyW sues the Haverhill Manufacturing Association for damages claiming he was blacklisted. The suit is before the supreme court and seeks redress for alleged unfair treatment by the industry group.

Boston John Cornellier Isyw Haverhill Shod Manufactering Association Supreme Court

Brotherhood of Firemen Back Votes for Women

In a convention without a vote the International Brotherhood of Stationery Firemen went on record supporting votes for women. The meeting occurred in August 13 with a formal stance favoring women's suffrage within the union.

Brotherhood OF Firemen International Brotherhood of Stationery Firemen

Fall River Mills to Resume Operations in August

Fall River Iron Works seven cotton mills, shut since May, will reopen August 25. The mills employ about 5,000 workers in Fall River, Australia.

Fall River Mills Fall River Aus Fall River Iron Works

Warship Idaho Wins The Pennant For Navy Gunnery

Washington reports the battleship Idaho topped the Navy efficiency list for gunnery and engineering with a 94.4 figure of merit. Idaho scored 100 in gunnery tests and 75 in engineering, earning the pennant as the season’s best in performance among battleships.

Washington United States Navy Idaho Meade

Death of John Galis in boarding house ruled accidental

Police investigation into the death of 45 year old John Galis at 24 Jetland Place concludes the nine foot porch fall on August 8 likely caused fatal head wounds. Galis died at St Vincent's Hospital after rooming upstairs where resident Mrs Scott heard a fall and a brief commotion. Coroner may order an inquest as detectives weigh accidental fall against murder theory.

John Galis Jetland Place Galis St. Vincent's Hospital Addie KE. Scott

Ptomaine poisoning hits Soldiers Home in Milwaukee

Milwaukee August 13 forty men and thirteen women dining room and kitchen staff at the Soldiers Home are hospitalized with ptomaine poisoning. The outbreak began July 3 when twenty veterans were stricken in the same institution.

Milwaukee

Alleged pirate captured after motorboat chase

Frank O'Donnell, 21, arrested after a motorboat chase down the Sound by Harbormaster Garry Paddock. He is held for Port Jefferson authorities who allege he stole the sloop involved in the capture.

Frank O’donnell Garry Paddock

Obituary: David B Crossman Dies at 55 in Shelton

David B Crossman died today at Shelton sanitarium aged 55. A former box maker, he worked in East Side factories. He was a widower and survived by son Albert Crossman and two daughters Mrs W A Bulkley of Greens Farms and Mrs Henry P Dreher of Stamford.

David B. Crossman Shelton Sanitarium East Side Albert Crossman W. A. Bulkley Greens Farms Henry P. Dreher Stamford

Band Concert Tomorrow at Seaside Park

The Coast Artillery Corps band led by Paul A. Goulding will present a concert tomorrow evening at Seaside Park. The program includes a variety of pieces and promises a pleasant community performance.

Seaside Park Coast Artillery Corps Paul A. Goulding

Wilkinson Still Missing After Friday Departure

Charles Wilkinson aged resident of 606 Holly Street remains at large after leaving his home Friday morning. Two New Haven attorneys met with Captain George Arnold at police headquarters for a lengthy interview, with authorities withholding details though no trace of the missing man has been found.

Charles Wilkinson Holly Street New Haven George Arnold

Two Stores Entered by Uninvited Visitors

Thieves entered Irwin Kable’s shop at 1321 North Avenue stealing cigarettes and tobacco. A delayed report reveals Jacob Huber’s store at 111 Wall Street was also hit, with a plaid waterproof coat taken. Irish terrier for sale, three years old, house broken, watch dog, Atkins' Kennels, 0 Elm Street.

Irwin Kable North Avenue Jacob Huber Wall Street Elm Street Lizu

School Board Faces Fire Escape Funds Decision

Bridgeport officials wrestle with a $60,000 state grant loss and a demand from Fire Chief Mooney for fire escape upgrades in public schools. Despite calls for a $30,000 special appropriation, board members clash over funding while committees weigh seeking a special session with the Board of Apportionment and Taxation.

Mooney Board of Apportionment and Taxation Committee On Finance Committee On Bridgeport

Sulzer Impeached as Assembly Votes to Impeachment

The New York Assembly voted 79 to 32 to impeach Governor Sulzer after a night of debate. A nine member impeachment managers panel was named, with Levy of New York as chair. The assembly adjourned to reconvene at 11 am as Mrs Sulzer reportedly made a personal confession at the executive mansion.

T. K. Smith Syracuse Frawley Committee van Woert Lewis Cole Orleans Bradley Niagara Senate Sulzer Leavy New York Deitz Kings Kelly Duchess Daley Onondaga Bryant Genessee Frawley Levy Assembly Wm. Sulzer Martin H. Glynn Suizer Smith McMahon Greenberg Gillen Ward Fitzgerald Erie Madden Bronx Schnierel Ontario Blauvelt

HoOwWLANDS on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue

A fragmented notice referencing HoOwWLANDS located at Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street, suggesting an address or business listing in a local street grid. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a property or shop in Fairfield area with adjacent street names.

Malin Street Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Main Street

Great days for men in sale at the store

Open daily till 5 and Saturdays till 9 the store runs a man centered sale. It touts vacation ready outfits from trunks to wear, shodness in a jiffy and sporty outfittings. Highlights include shirts and negligees at reduced prices, blue serge suits priced around 18 to 20 dollars, and suits to measure for autumn and winter at 22.50.

Suitcases with steel frames and brass locks

Stout suit cases right at hand for men and women. Cowhide and keratol models feature steel frames, strong bolts, straps, linen lining, pockets, and waterproofing. Fiber cases add leather corners, priced from $1.50 to $3. Third floor.

Sulzer Impeachment Hearings Loom As Declarations Surface

The Howland Dry Goods Co case spans to Governor Sulzer who sits through a dawn before adjournment awaiting a verdict. Mrs Sulzer’s affidavit accused him of concealed campaign funds used to buy Wall Street stocks, with 32 850 dollars in cash listed from named donors. The article notes possible testimony by Mrs Sulzer in his defense and outlines impeachable charges including perjury fraud deceit and misuse of gubernatorial influence to affect stock prices and legislative action.

Sulzer Wall Street Louis Marshall Senate Frawley Legislative Committee William Sulzer State of New York Louis H. Sarecky Frederick L. Colwell Melville B. Fuller Frawley Investigating Committee New York Stock Exchange Jacob H. Schiff Abram J. Elkus William F. McCombs Henry Morganthau John Lynn Theodore W. Merz Lyman A. Spaulding Edward F. O’dwyer John W. Cox Frank V. Strauss

Brokers Silent On Sulzer Transactions

New York January 13 three stock exchange houses Harris Fuller and Gray and Boyer Griswold and Company offered no denial or confirmation to reports that Mrs Sulzer not Governor Sulzer speculated in the stock market Clara Rodelheim Sulzer of Philadelphia married Sulzer in 1908 they have no children Mrs Sulzer a politics minded figure has often supported her husband and proclaimed his readiness to fight and fight she will

New York Stock Exchange Sulzer

SLEUTHS ON THE SCENT Rafaello Guerrio Store Cheese Robbery

Rafaello Guerrio of 608 Pembroke Street reports his shop was robbed between Monday night and Tuesday morning of 450 pounds of cheese. Detectives have been put upon the scent.

Rafaello Guerrio Pembroke Streets

Delightful embroidery patterns and stamped linens sale

Delightful bits for embroiderer offers filet net for summer work. Light and dainty patterns for scarfs pillow-tops towels and kimonos with matching designs. Prices range from 10 to 75 cents for various stamped items and lunch cloths $1.75 to $2.25.

New hats for vacation wear on sale

New panama hats appeal to vacationing women for light, adaptable wear. Untrimmed hats need little to become attractive, with white straw trimmed in silk or feathers. Priced at $1.75 to $2.50, plus a special trim dress hat lot at $2.50, all from the store’s first floor display.

Silk Stockings On Sale In Varied Styles At Prices

Silk hosiery of satisfaction describes new silk stockings with lisle-lined garter tops, double soles, and high spliced heels in black white and tan. Prices range from 50c to 1.50, with options in pure black, white, or color and rich luster, available from the left aisle rear.

Miltiates Katsuma Held in $10,000 Bond in Mann Act Case

Boston, Aug 13. Miltiates Katsuma, a Lowell detainee, was held on $10,000 bonds for a hearing next Wednesday after federal officers charged him with Mann Act violations. Convicted of misconduct with two women, his detention followed the revocation of a two year sentence by the police court. The two women were brought from New Hampshire for alleged immoral purposes, leading to surrender after court actions.

Boston Miltiates Katsuma, Kos Lowell House of Correction New Hampshire

Obsequies of Richard M Near Well Known Bridgeport Baker

Richard M Near longtime Bridgeport resident and baker died. Funeral held at his home 1 Benham avenue with Rev Clinton Areson officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Survived by widow two sons Albert and Richard. two daughters Mrs Louis Nunnold and Miss Lillian M Near. brothers John and James M Near.

Richard M. Near Bridgeport Mr. Near Benham Avenue Clinton Areson Trinity Episcopal Church Mountain Grove Near Aaron W. Wallace State Street Wallace A. M. Wallace, Jr Albert N Richard A Louis Nunnold Lillian M. Near John N James M. Near

Envoy Lind Meets Mexican Foreign Minister Gambo

Washington Aug 15 a dispatch from John Lind personal representative of President Wilson in Mexico describes his visit with Frederico GamboMexican minister of foreign relations It was understood the conversation extended beyond formalities of a social call

Washington Deskatchen State Department John Lind Wilson Mexico Frederico Gambo

Chauffeurs Hearings On Licenses At State Capitol

Hearings at Hartford on revoking automobile chauffeurs licenses were held before Secretary of State Albert Phillips. Defendants include John Dowd of Greenwich for drunken driving, James A. Lunn convicted for reckless driving in a collision with BH Hooker’s car at Greenwich on July 17, and Edwin Smith, Hooker’s driver, also convicted for reckless driving. Also noted are social notes about Florence Hunt returning from a month’s vacation with George A. Danley of Great Meadows, N J, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Danley returning to the city after visiting Mr. Danley’s father in New Jersey.

Hartford Albert Phillips John Dowd Greenwich James A. Lunn BH. H. Hooker Edwin Smith Hooker Florence Hunt Bunnell Street George A. Danley Great Meadows N. J W. A. Danley Thte City Mr. Danley George Danley

Woman Autoist Runs Down Livery Man in York

In York Missouri on August 11 Miss Elizabeth Perkins of New York City drove an auto that became unmanageable and struck James Cur ran of Boston a livery stable worker who was fatally injured likely in serious condition from the crash.

York, Mo Elizabeth Perkins New York City James Curran Boston

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THE Mohican Company Golden Hill Street Block Island Grocery Department Columbia River Alaska Mohican Creamery Mohican Peck S&c Dr. Moore Sacred Heart John Recek & Son Stratfield Wilkinson TAX Board Howwland’s Conn Hoowwland’s Stout Howland Dry Goods CO Howland Dry Goods Envoy Lind Gambo State Capitol
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