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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
3
An old advertisement touts quick, inexpensive signs that attract cash. It promises to “make money” by using a neat sign and offers signs starting at 15 cents, with prices rising to fit any buyer. The pitch directs readers to DN'S BOOK SHOP at 986 988 Main Street for a complete assortment.
United Press dispatch reports a gas explosion in Norwalk injuring Chris 22, badly burning him as a can exploded in a Crofut & my shop. He was rushed to the city hospital while flames spread. Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze before the victim could be removed. The incident followed a plan to accelerate some process with a crude machine.
The Granite Construction and Realty Co of Waterbury Conn won the general contract for a new St Patrick's Church on North Main Street. The building will be 70 by 176 feet with Vermont grey marble and copper finishings, a 170 foot spire, and a granite basement. Permits for new buildings totaling $156 065 were issued this week, with aggregrate value of $33 580 for the new structures. Other projects include Vincent Bros two story frame building at State Street and Bassick Avenue, John Minider three family dwelling on River Street, John Kohler two family brick on River Street, and several remodeling and addition works on Main Golden Hill Washington avenues.
News column reports 15 year old Robert Plumley killed crossing tracks near his home in Newington while attempting to avoid a freight and an express train on the 3 10 dinky to New Britain. Plumley, an orphan living with his uncle, had recently moved from Vermont and rented the M and Stoddard place.
Announcement of Sylvester Z Poli purchasing 87 foot Congress street frontage 140 foot depth from A W Wintter estate and Mrs Rose A Dorus Main street 150 feet south of Congress likely to host the Poli playhouse with Dorus site for foyer building. An option on Wintter property expires today with deal closing expected. Merchants say Empire Furniture Co in Dorus property is the only lease holder to have set a price on their lease.
United Press dispatch from Boston and Bridgewater report a large scale war game underway. New York New Jersey DC and Connecticut troops debarked at New Bedford and New Haven with regiments, engineers, artillery, and cavalry moving toward Acushnet and Boston defenses. Connecticut, New York and DC contingents prepare to land, form lines, and simulate assault while Massachusetts forces concentrate from forty towns and coastal forts to repel the invaders.
Troops from Hartford and other cities sail aboard the Meade and City of Taunton as fog delays movements. Charles J. Glidden plans to ascend the balloon Massachusetts near Fitchburg to showcase aerial observers and signaling, inviting Major General Wood to view from the field.
William Sherwood of Ogden street was fined 2 for contempt after testifying in the John T. Corby breach of the peace case. Sherwood had followed Corby after a disturbance near Fairfield Avenue and State Street, but misunderstood the testimony scope and failed to address Corby’s alleged chase of a girl. The ruling drew heavy criticism from observers who viewed it as unjust to a man who aided in an arrest.
German aeronauts plan a meeting in the air between Count Zeppelin and Orville Wright during Wrights Berlin visit to test flights. Wright arrives late in August. Zeppelin II is nearing completion at Friedrichshafen. The plan envisions the airship sailing from Friedrichshafen and Wright flying out to meet him, sparking great enthusiasm in aeronautical circles.
Joe King a laundry worker at Broad Street died at Bridgeport hospital after a two week illness of pneumonia. Remains will be entered in Park cemetery Monday afternoon. Bones will be removed later and shipped to China for burial. Rev. George W. Nicholson to lead funeral services.
The city election registration nears closing with about 19 000 electors on the voting lists. An estimated 1 290 new enrollments are expected by noon. Republicans appear more active than Democrats, with party enrollments likely to outnumber the other side two to one. Harbor Master Charles H Morris is the anti Lee faction’s preferred candidate, with others named if he declines to run. P H Oliver estate.
Under Connecticut law effective Aug 1 saloon licenses are limited to one per 500 residents. Brewers and wholesalers seek transfers to keep control of liquor outlets. Applications filed with County Commissioners aim to shift licenses from original holders to trusted operators. If a licensed dealer is convicted and license revoked, no replacement license is issued.
New York news reports say City Magistrate Henry J. Furlong learned of his wife’s death from newspapers while a wide search of New York area summer resorts was under way. Furlong had left on vacation discreetly with his wife knowing the destination, and she died of paralysis without revealing the secret. He hurried home from Mahwah, New Jersey, after reading the news.
Special from United Press describes an early morning raid by fourteen Yeggmen who used nitroglycerin to blow two safes at the First National Bank in Hope Valley. They escaped immediately with only a small amount of valuables, the incident labeled an Enety raid.
Rochester Aug 14 A new witness Mrs Anna Merkel reports seeing the murdered 17 year old Annia Schumacher talking with a man at her sister’s grave the day of the killing. The man walked with her after she turned away and stood behind her while she worked. Police have few clues and have questioned cemetery worker John Magee without yielding important leads. Edward Ewald, once a suspect from North Rose Wayne County, was released after proof of innocence.
Annie Mulligan wife of James Mulligan wholesale liquor agent died yesterday at The Galen hospital after brain abscess and long headache suffering. An operation by a noted New York specialist failed to save her. She was born in New York and moved to the city fifteen years ago after marriage. Survived by her husband three children a brother Peter Flood and a sister Miss Belle Flood both of New York.
Judge Foster sentenced Clarence Seaman to three months in jail and Bridget McTierney to one month for indiscreet conduct. The arrest followed a report by McTierney’s husband who found them together at the Gregory street residence where Seaman had been boarding.
In Winsted the case of Robert Lanzaello charged with felonious assault on Mrs. John W. Whitney was continued to Monday. Bond remains set at $5,000. In other news, the auto ambulance will be overhauled during Driver Aubey Burlison’s two week vacation, with two horse drawn wagons covering calls in the interim.
In South Norwalk on August 14, Alfred Hartog's East avenue estate halted a horse theft when six guinea hens in a barn set off a loud cackling chorus after thieves cut electric alarm wires and chloroformed the watchdog. The would-be thieves fled, abandoning the plan as residents awakened.
City commission debates bids for the South Main street project with Col. Rogers denouncing bid motives. Director Biltz prepares a written bid as Elwell and the railroad weigh whether the city or a contractor will complete the paving. The panel adjourns after three small sewer contracts, leaving South Main unresolved.
Washington reports Argentina and Spain aim to elevate their diplomatic posts to embassy status during the upcoming season. Spain has authorized Marquis De Villalobar to press the move with the United States, while Argentina has long pushed the State Department. A race for precedence emerges as both seek the higher rank. Senor Portela will present the issue to Secretary Knox upon his return.
New London Aug 14 Clarence Burckie Wilson son of Charlie D Wilson of Brooklyn N Y died at his Oswegatchie home after overexertion in a tennis game. He had been ill with gastro enteritis but appeared to improve yesterday before the fatal relapse and strain.
Eight new fall skirt styles offered at one price of 1 50. Fabric options include satin striped effects and subdued patterns in new colors. Measurements taken promptly without fittings. expert tailors craft a finished, well fitting skirt with good service.
Excellent pick ups in this lot of wash suits for boys. Every suit marked 69c to 1.50 has sold at those prices, now offered at 50c. Russian and sailor styles in light and dark colors with ginghams and percale. Basement location, act fast.
The New York market opened weak but soon steadied with Harriman issues leading gains. Union Pacific moved to 216½ and 217, Amalgamated Copper up over a point, and many stocks showing fractional advances. By midmorning quiet activity and some firmer bonds, while closing showed general strength with some recessions from intraday highs.
Lynchburg Virginia August 14 fire has destroyed nearly all interior construction of the Southern Railway tunnel beneath the city. Four boilers vent steam into the remaining section which is sealed at both ends. The fire, burning since Wednesday, has defied precise loss estimates. Advertise in the Farmar.
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