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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
1
Sheriff William F. Russell predicts united Democratic forces will back Buckingham for mayor with unanimous support. The piece notes a desire for harmony, the likely unopposed nomination, and the expectation that party leaders and voters seek a strong, cohesive campaign.
John M. Donnelly, previously mentioned as a possible Democratic mayoral candidate, states this morning he is not a candidate and does not expect to be. It is understood he favors Buckingham for Mayor and anticipates Donnelly's renomination as Tax Collector for another term.
A Rome dispatch reports widespread belief that the Duke of Abruzzi will wed Miss Kath Elkins amid rumors. The engagement is said to be delayed by objections from members of the Duke’s household and opposition from Queen Margherita and the house of Aosta.
James Carroll and George Lennony faced liquor selling without a license charges in city court. At the request of Liquor Prosecuting Attorney Greenstein the cases were continued to Tuesday August 24 with bonds set at 150 dollars each. A saloon on Middle Street was raided yesterday afternoon by Liquor Agent Waener and Officers Beamer and Brown. Michael Fitzgibbons and ree were scub fined 5, this re
Senator Reed of Stamford proposes a governor appointed commission to investigate lobbyists and their influence on the public utilities bills. The measure would empower witnesses, grant reporting by January 5, and allow up to 1200 dollars for expenses. the Senate rejected it amid protest of ongoing lobbying.
Oscar Van Berg, a former Trumbull railroad station ticket agent who drained slightly over $100, awaits an August 20 hearing in New York authorities. Bond issues followed, with a $1,000 bond posted by a New York friend after he vanished again. Governor Weeks signed extradition papers sent to Albany via Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain detours, while Sheriff Plumb and Deputy Burr escorted the papers and visited Saratoga and Albany area sites during the process.
A 65 year old man named Elbert Randall left his Yaphank home two weeks ago and arrived in the city aboard the Port Jefferson boat. His daughter, arriving yesterday, asked Wright's pharmacy in the West End to aid the police in locating him.
Fully equipped vessel Carnegie sails for a fifteen year mission to correct magnetic charts of oceans worldwide. The nonmagnetic craft cost $125,000, uses bronze pistons and fittings, and aims to ensure compasses point to the magnetic pole without variation. The Carnegie Institute directs the project with Commander William J. Peters overseeing field work.
Hartford reports the Senate, 13 to 11, overruled Governor Weeks on the Sunday bill. Latimer urged passage despite the veto while others defended the veto, and the bill was passed over the veto. The session also amended the automobile bill and approved several appropriations including for state police, entomologists, bank and building and loan salaries, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and highway commissioners.
Nadar Lal Dhingra was executed at Pentonville jail for the July 1 etc. murder of Sir William Curzon Wyllie and Dr Cuwas Lai rac near the Imperial Institute. The condemned man claimed martyr status as Indian liberty advocates, while authorities warned of heightened security against reprisal. In Calcutta thousands hailed the death as a religious festival with pamphlets and badges on sale. The viceroy and council members faced heavy protection amid widespread seditious activity.
The Lincoln penny may operate the bell in nickel slot telephones. A Washington report notes a Bridgeport trial proving the claim. A penny was tested in the Arcade today and rang the bell. managers credited the audible signal and discussed coin trials across New Haven and other stations.
Alderman Eugene Meyers releases a press statement clarifying an emerging “young” Republican reform faction in Bridgeport. He describes hundreds of party applicants seeking mayoral nomination to oppose a pro railroad leadership, citing harbor line abolition and barn privileges as evidence of party drift away from Lincoln Roosevelt Lilley principles. The call urges voters to discard leaders aiding the railroad and support candidates who serve the people.
Sylvester Z Polli, noted magnate, announces purchase of a premier theatre on Main Street at the southeast corner of Congress, pledging to build the finest theatre in the state with a steel frame and a large site. Deeds to be passed in days as plans are drawn and survey begun.
Local real estate notice offering a 2 family 10 room house near Shelton with all improvements and a price of 3,700. Rent listed at 360 per month and a small balance to fit buyer. Mention of Bri Land Co room 105 83 Fairfield Ave and other services including typing and notary.
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