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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
5
Acting Governor Glynn may issue a statement today on his position in the gubernatorial situation. The action will depend largely on counsel’s advice and guidance from Albany.
Railhead men report President Mellen and new president Howard Billiott rode a special train to New York yesterday and are speeding west. The pair traveled with officials and were seen departing New Haven.
Stamford August 20 an agreement ends the strike by Union Com pany workers. The company will join a price rise and recognize the union. Workers had been out since July 17 and the settlement includes wage adjustments.
Notices list deaths and funeral arrangements for Samuel A Wake man George W Moulton Edgar Dean and George Lingard with burial and interment details. Services set at Spruce street Winthrop Fairfield avenue Lafayette street Lakeview cemetery Mt Grove Greenwich.
City Planning Commission will organize tonight with Mayor Wilson in attendance. Charles D. Davis of the Bridgeport Business Men's association is expected to be elected chairman and will present data on planning commissions in other cities.
Washington reports the first deposits from the government's 50 million dollar fund to aid crop movements will go to the southern states in August and September.
Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan will address the Catholic Total Abstinence Union at St. Augustine's church Sunday evening Aug 24 at 7 30. The 44th state convention of C T A U will be Aug 25 and 26 at Eagles hall with Rev. John J. Fitzgerald presiding.
Washington reports describe continued exchange between Huerta officials and John Lind Wilson's envoy as the US insists on a constitutional election before recognizing any Mexican government. Officials warn against large troop movements, while Senate focus shifts to other matters.
Uriah Case, a longtime Hartford lawyer and public official born in 1828, died during a visit to his native Canton. A pioneer of Hartford’s legal life, he served as clerk of the police and city courts, an associate judge, and a railroad official, with a career spanning more than a century and leaving a daughter and three sons.
Jersey City August 20 a spectacular fire started shortly after Boom at the Heidt and Son barrel factory and spread to tenements covering three city blocks. A fire engine crew narrowly escaped destruction as they fled abandoning the engine. A twelve pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Cuneo yesterday.
Southport welcomed volunteer fire brigades from many area towns in a morning procession led by Grand Marshal John H. Perry and aides. About 75 Southport firefighters in white uniforms followed, with the horse drawn engine, joined by Bridgeport’s Pacifics with 409 members and drum corps. The muster tied to the town carnival, with queen coronation planned for the evening.
A Canadian crowd cheered H. K. Thaw as he prepared to appear in court at any time, saying he was ready for proceedings amid dust from four states and Canada.
Sherbrooke Quebec August 20 Judge Globen sky grants a writ of habeas corpus requiring the presence of Harry K Thaw in the superior court at Sherbrooke The writ is returnable at 10 oclock tomorrow morning and Thaw must appear to answer the charge or matter under the writ
Governor Felker stated New Hampshire will extradite Harry K Thaw to New York authorities if he reenters via Canada and is properly justified. Attorney General Tuttle backed executive control over extradition and urged returning Thaw to responsible hands, with two claims for the $500 Matteawan reward already filed.
Engineer Frank Doty of Fire Department Company No. 3 died suddenly of heart disease during a four day vacation in New York. He was about 50, had served 18 years with the Bridgeport fire force, and left a wife, three sons and two daughters. His death followed a family visit and a ball game, with a medical examiner citing heart failure.
Thousands of volunteer road builders from western Missouri join Governor Majors campaign to improve state highways. Eight thousand state road overseers mobilize equipment and crews for a two day effort expected to add one million dollars in betterments. Governor Hodges and Mrs Hodges actively support. women and DAR members aid with meals and services.
Christopher LaCroix of 748 State street and Sadie A Kelley sought a license to wed yesterday. Miss Kelley, an orphan aged twenty, received mayoral consent to wed but LaCroix is underage and must obtain his parents' permission.
New Haven August 20. Surviving veterans of the old 6th volunteers gathered at Lighthouse Point for their annual reunion. Commander-in-Chief A. B. Beers of Bridgeport attended, reuniting with former comrades from the regiment.
Tessie Katona of New York sues Julia Koletar for alienation of affections in a $10,000 damages suit filed by attorney Theodore E. Steiber. Katona says she has been married to John Katona for five years.
Washington August 20 The House elections committee unanimously agreed to report in favor of seating William J MacDonald Progressive for the 12th Michigan district H Olin Young Republican resigned the seat claiming MacDonald was beaten on a technicality
Autumn goods arrive with a two skirt and one coat suit. Coat in plain cheviot tones pairs with a plain skirt and a Scotch plaid option. The single skirt option is also available. Designs feature two exits a plain and the plaid and a cutaway hat. Priced at 30 dollars with sizes 14 16 18.
Newly arrived at the wash goods counter are Persian cord fabric designed for fall with a heavy yet soft finish for wash dresses. Also offered is voile crepe a crepe ratine blend in 27 inch width with vivid colors. Hydegrade galateas for boys and girls feature stripes figures and plains in 30 inch width.
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