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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
1
A heated session reveals Connecticut Co. railroad officials clashing with the Paving Commission over laying brick on South Main Street. City officials threaten to pave at the railroad’s expense if the company delays, with talk of ten foot track centers and state statutes guiding municipal paving authority.
Washington August 14 The United Press reports a heated debate over what constitutes wine with the pure food board expected to decide if fermented grape juice with added sugar and water must be labeled imitation wine Dr Wiley disputes the practice of reusing skins and seeds to make a second wine and says it is fermented sugar not grape juice The board’s ruling could force many producers to label products imitation only Rhine wine would be allowed as genuine imported German wine an appeal is planned by wine manufacturers
The Rev James H O'Donnell’s probate report shows a very small estate after death. He left a 2000 dollar life policy and a savings bank deposit with the remainder to St Mary’s church and his sister Mrs Mary E Hankinson of New York City received another 1000 dollar policy from the Knights of Columbus. His horse and equipment went to St Mary’s church and his personal effects to friends and relatives. He was formerly a city curate and had many local friends.
United Press dispatch from Sherness reports that dynamite cartridges were found mixed in the coal of the battleships Lord Nelson and Victorius as they prepared to sail. Coal on both ships was removed for examination amid official secrecy and a naval inquiry with Scotland Yard experts investigates possible anarchist sabotage.
New Haven August 14 Real Estate Agent James Kelly was about to offer $8 000 of interest in the former Progressive Chemical Company at public auction when a temporary injunction restrained him The action by Attorney Carl A Mears for Charles Price and W Pillsbury former stockholders alleges fraud in the transfer and holds trustees Noble P Bishop William C Converse Julius Lederer and Henry H Smith responsible Damages of $25 000 plus $140 to prosecute are sought The writ returns to Superior Court on the first Tuesday in September
Madison Aug 14 considerable excitement here when a vessel in the Sound was heard blowing distress signals. It proved to be the tug James McWilliams en route from New York to New London with coal barges.
A massive war game in Massachusetts August 14 21 pits 7 000 Massachusetts militia plus three cavalry troops against 3 000 New York New Jersey and Connecticut militia with 20 000 participants overall. Brigadier General Pew engineers defenses for Bristol and Plymouth while Major General Tracker Bills commands the invaders and Major General Leonard Wood oversees the event with 20 000 men and anticipated property damage handled by adjusters.
In a heated dispute the Connecticut Company is accused of laying tracks on Main and Golden Hill streets without proper authority while approval existed for Golden Hill. President M H Rogers of the Permanent Paving Commission likens the curved track bulge to a tumor on Main street. New Haven Railroad official C C Elwell says permission was granted by the Common Council for Golden Hill and ten foot centers, a claim disputed by city officials. Commissioner Fred Atwater notes the company ignored city approval and questions the handling of the project.
Weather bulletin from New Haven notes fair tonight, Sunday partly cloudy and warmer with possible local showers. No defined storm east of the Rocky Mountains, but recent showers have occurred across the Mississippi Valley and Atlantic coast up to Connecticut. Temperatures vary coast and Lake region with highs near 90 or above inland.
In a dull city court morning Dolly Gray interrupted proceedings with cries of Water and wine. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Redden stated she wandered in and asked to be jailed for about 300 days, noting a prior discharge from New Haven jail. Dolly berated officials, bragged she has not married in two years, and the court deemed her case a Brain Storm. She is now cared for by the Charities department.
At the Park Cemetery Association annual meeting officers were elected for the year George B Thorpe as president M J Flanagan as vice president and George E Beers as secretary and treasurer The late State Attorney James Willcox Thompson had served fourteen years as secretary and treasurer and his death was noted as a loss of the guiding spirit in the association’s work.
In a case before Judge Foster Samuel J Huff faced assault with intent to kill Preston Blake at 7 Myrtle Court. Huff, held under $500 bond for the next Superior Court term, seized Mrs Huff at her home after forcing entry. He was arrested on Main Street after threatening further violence and kidnapping.
Annapolis Aug 14 judges of the court of inquiry began weighing the 1400 page testimony in the Sutton case today. Attorneys for both sides urged a definite verdict and pleaded against disposing of the Navy finding while the court considers the evidence.
Delegates at the Seventeen National Irrigation Congress in Spokane discuss a Washington statement defending Chief Forester Pinchot amid the Ballinger clash. The meeting largely backed Pinchot and the Reclamation Service, while condemning Ballinger and water power monopolies.
Mrs H N Ayres of Bridgeport reported losing a handbag on Monday afternoon in New London containing a pair of diamond earrings a gold pencil and four pairs of gold bow glasses She came to visit her son in law Tony Silva and alighted from a train on State street retracing steps to the station the bag was not found She believes the bag was lost between the lion and the parade.
The New York Yacht Club fleet sails from Rockland toward Bar Harbor for the final leg. Eight to ten yachts and several schooners proceed via Vineyard Haven and Eggmoggin Beach as light east winds slow their start.
At noon today registration for primaries expanded to a historically large turnout. Lee opposition groups gathered many names to push party labels, claiming up to 75 percent of voters may participate. Officials warn that bogus enrollments could lead to arrests, as registrars emphasize mail or in person official applications only. A related arrest for selling brass without a license is noted.
A jumble of advertisements lists multiple for sale items such as a seven room lot at 536 Hawlby North Bridgeport a fine building near Beardsley Park and Euclid area listings. Also requests for rentals for single gentlemen with board at 521 State Myrtle Ave and a large room with central neighborhood telephone access. Additional notes include a Steinway piano for sale and a CASCA-LAXINE tablets promotion as well as typing and notary services.
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