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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1913

Page

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Clash Expected Between Sulzer and Glynn at Albany Meeting

Albany Aug 18 The Sulzer Glynn governorship dispute in New York prompts a late day board of trustees meeting to designate quarters and possibly offices for the executive amid Sulzer’s refusal to vacate. Glynn acting governor Wagner and Speaker Smith plan to attend. Sulzer supporters weigh loyalty and pay implications.

Albany William Sulzer Martin Hotrnn New York Teday Board of Trustees Public Buildmes Glynn Robert F. Wagner A. E. Smith Assembly Bulzer Chanter Piatt Sulzer Board of Trustees Mr. Sulzer Buizer Samuel J. Frankenstein Goverrnor Glyn

Conference to Recognize Sulzer in Madison Wisconsin

Madison reports an ORS conference planned in Colorado Springs to recognize Governor Sulzer. Miles Reilly says invitations were sent to Sulzer and Lieutenant Governor Glynn, but the conference is not expected to address the situation.

ORS Madison Wis Aus Colorado Springs Sulzer Miles Reilly Sec Reilly Glynn

Supposed Thief Claims Boys Sold Him Auto Parts

Police investigate theft of automobile components from the New Haven area. Suspect says small boys sold him items including an aluminum radiator, found with a tiny express wagon. Attorney pins argue client merely a recent junk purchaser awaiting August bonds case follow up.

Ocomobile Company Amation Kresheam Altrona New Haven Whiting Street Little Express Smail Boys Pin Lander Bonds Guy Po- Bjorn

Young Cracksmen Considered Burglarious Visits

A 16 year old, Louth Geormell of 90 Willow Street, was captured by Detective George Simons after confessing to leaders of a planned band to rob U M C Company's warehouse. They wore masks, mapped Westogue Club plans, and planned a midnight raid which was foiled by arrests. Boxes of cartridges were removed and sold for a small sum. In Newark a train collision injured Elmer Sollinger and two others.

Louth Geormell Willow Street U. MC. Company George Simons Yeorge Arnold Weatogue Club Stratford Eer Tadseny

Burglaries Net $10,000 in Jewels at Newport Store

Robbers entered the Hermann jewelry store after closing on Saturday, stealing jewels and silverware valued at about 10 000 while nearly hitting a larger haul of 200 000. Aiming to break the safe, they fled when alarm was raised, leaving behind show cases opened and three large jimmies. No suspects identified.

Newport R. I Hermann Jewelry George A. Wood

Park City Foreman Files Damages Claim Over Child Injury

Alexander Eckman of Park City Lumber Co. says his daughter Sigma aged four was injured when a hollow beer keg fell from a sidewalk pile in front of Clancy Bros Saloon at 74 Railroad Ave on July 2. He alleges City negligence for permitting keg placement. attorney A S Geldulic represents him.

Alexander Eckman Park City Lumber Co Iranistan Avenue Boucher Sigma Eckman Clancy Bros Railroad Avenue Tockman A. S. Geldulic

Dr Thomse F Cummings Vacationing at Sliver Beach

Dr Thomse F Cummings is spending his vacation at Sliver Beach and will return after Labor Day.

Thomse F. Cummings Sliver Beach Labor Dar

St. Charles Church Finances Show Strong Health in Parish

Faithful attendance at St. Charles’ mass heard three financial reports from acting pastor Father Callahan. Funds from Father Lynch’s Silver Jubilee exceed 2800 dollars, mortgage reductions total 65,000 over five years, and parish assets valued at 140,000 to 150,000 with equity near 70,000. A memorial at the church is proposed, and Rev. P J McGivney of Middletown will take charge in late August.

St. Charles’ Church Father Callahan Father Lynch St. Charles’ Parish East Main Ogden, Koosuth Stillman Streets Putnam Street Noble Avenue P. J. McGivney Middletown Parich

Many Notables Attend Elks Clam Bake at Rivercliffe

The Bridgeport Lodge of Elks held a clam bake and sheep roast in Milford drawing about 250 members. Norman Goulden led the event praised as the best ever with side show acts by Al Goulden and William O'Hara. Guests included Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Leach and other Elks officials from New York, Hartford, and Hertford.

Bridgeport Edward Leach New York Lodge Arthur Deardon James H. Carroll Maurice Deichies Law Committee Henry #. Jennings Hartford Edward Cotter Hertford Hartford Lodge Arthur Smith John Mack Edward Welch

Wheeler & Howes Garage Built on City Land City Gains Land Swap Ends Dispute

Wheeler and Howes Co began a garage near the Congress Street Bridge east end. Residents believed the site was city property. An agreement with the city swapped land so the company gave more land than received, settling the street line dispute and benefiting the city.

Wheeler & Howe Wheeler & Howes' Co Congress Street Bridge Wheeler & Howes Co

Runaway May Endanger William L. Bayles

William L. Bayles of 709 Madison avenue lies unconscious at St Vincent's hospital after a horse he drove bolted near Trumbull turning the surrey and ejecting him. He suffered severe head lacerations and possible base skull fracture as doctors planned surgery to relieve his condition.

William L. Bayles Madison Avenue St Vincent's Hospital Trumbull Mr. Bayles E. D. Hunley Surrey Matilda Gregory John Katchele

Mystery In Hawleyville Woman Case

Mrs. William Jillson of Hawleyville was found unconscious with a severed wrist in her room. Dr W H Kiernan rushed her to Danbury hospital where doctors hope for recovery if infection or lockjaw do not intervene. investigators note a broken flower jar nearby but no clear cause.

Hawleyville William Jillson W. H. Kiernan Sandy Hook Danbury Hospital Jillian John Pierce Pierce

Judge Godbee and former wife slain in Millen post office

In Millen Georgia on August 18 Edna Godbee, divorced wife of Judge W H Godbee, shot and killed the judge and his second wife inside the post office. The dead woman was identified as Mrs Godbee from Pennsylvania. Leo Whalley, probate office clerk, and George L Catlin, Board of Contract and Supply clerk, have returned from vacations nearby.

Millen Edna Godee W. 3. Godbee Godbee Pennsylvania Leo Whalley Myrtle Beach George L. Catlin Board of Contract and Supply

Thaw letter from Matteawan escape hints at rest and Elmhurst trip

Mrs. Mars Copely Thaw received a noon letter from Harry K. Thaw, who escaped Matteawan Asylum. He said he would rest before going to Elmhurst, Pa, and noted hopes that Mr. and Mrs. George Lauder Carnegie would visit. The note, written in his handwriting, arrived from New York and hinted at further interviews.

Matteawan State Hospital Martin H. Glynn Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Glynn Superintendent Riley Sulzer Riley Plattsburg Thaw Mr. Glynn Dr. Kieb Albany New York Mars Copely Thaw Matteawan Asylum Elmhurst Cresson Remao George Lauder Carnegie Mall Pennsylvania Ms. Than South Norwalk Conn New London George Lauder, Jr Enymion Vineyard Haven Mass

Thaw escape inquiry broadens across Connecticut

Connecticut police and curious citizens monitor clues as Harry K Thaw’s alleged night journey through the state prompts reports of multiple New York cars near Wilton Danbury and Norwalk. Witnesses describe a dark moustached man and a nervous woman amid touring cars seeking Stamford rotations.

New Haven Connecticut Harry K. Thaw Autarse Biles Roton Point Stamford Thaw R. H. Fitch Wilton Ridge Field Danbury Road New Cansan New York Fitch New Canaan Norwalk Ridgefield Mr. Fitch South Nor Danbury Ridgefield Road

Barnum Arraigned Over Thaw Escape Bribery Charge

Poughkeepsie August 18 Barnum Matteawan hospital attendant arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Morschauser on a bribery warrant connected to Harry K. Thaw’s escape. He sought counsel as hearing was delayed for a lawyer’s arrival. Also named were Richard Butler Michael O Keefe Roger Thompson and others whose warrants were issued for aiding Thaw.

Poughkeepsie Howard Bernim Matteawan Hospital Harry K. Thaw Supreme Court Morschauser Barnum Thaw William Gordon Holland Hotel Matteawan Conger Gordon Krum State Hospital James Maher Richard Butler Michael O'Keefe Roger Thompson

Mrs Thaw Smiles At Harrys Stunt

New York August 13 a sensational report outlines Mrs Thaw reacting to a dramatic incident involving her son Thomas Thaw and a dramatic escape from Mathewson Asylum. The article notes police and public attention, with threats and a possible extradition context surrounding Howard Burnham. The piece hints at community safety concerns and public intrigue as the Thaw family navigates ongoing media scrutiny.

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John B. Riley BF. C Hieb Washington New York State Wilson Inquirers Rhode Island Newark Elmer BE Sollinger Werterville CITY ST. Charles Lynch ELKS Rivercliffe WM. L. Bayles Madison Ave Cuty Matteawan Institution Stanford White Eugens Duffy and Thomas F Roton Mfr. Puch Witton Macning Harry Thaw Geoffry G. Whitner Mim Aties Thaw Xem Fitch Norwale Therm Witchalen Park City York State Pittebure Sfatteawen Mathewan Wwe Thur Alger Lere Reeverdey New York Multart Waa Driberr Howard Burnum Peat Evelyn
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