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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

5

Crane, 3rd to Marry Ellen Bruce in Autumn

Richard T. Crane third son of Charles R. Crane United States Minister to China and Ellen Bruce of Virginia expected to marry in the autumn. Crane, twenty seven, is vice president of the Crane Company and Crane Valve Company and heir to millions in Crane enterprises. He is noted for golf tennis boating and popular with Crane Valve employees. He has not fixed his residence post marriage.

Richard T. Crane Charles R. Crane United States China Ellen Bruce Virginia Miss Bruce Malcolm Bruce Ofr. Crane Crane Company R. T. Crane Crane Valve Company Atlantic Cornelius Great Crane Enterprises Bridgeport Crane

Brothers Press Charge Against Their Brother

Fritz and George Dietman appeared in City Court to press assault charges against their brother Ferdinadin after returning drunk and cursing his sister. The Dietmans, residents of Alice Street and employed by the Naugatuck Ice, were fined $15 and costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail.

Fritz George Dietman Ferdinadin Dietmans Alice Street Naugatuck Ice

Wall Street Opens Nervous Amid Harriman Wait

New York stock trading begins with irregular moves as investors await word on E. H arriman. Union Pacific and Reading lead gains early, but profits fade as readings fall back. By noon, market steadies with cautious sentiment and continued focus on major rail stocks.

United Press New York Union Pacific Southern Pacific Steel Common Amalgamated E.harriman Ing Ieus Harriman Reading Wabash

Lawyer Gray secures continuance for custody habeas case

Attorney John Gray rushed to Judge William L. Bennett in West Otis Saturday night and won consent for a continuance to Aug. 3. He and John S. Pullman will defend in Herbert Sharps's habeas corpus bid to gain custody of his eight year old daughter Rhoda, who lives with Oliver Turney's Fairfield home, mother separated from Sharps.

Berkshire Hille John Gray William L. Bennett Superior Court West Otis Mess John S Pullman Herbert Sharps Rhoda Oiiver Turney Fairfield Mr. Turney Mrs. Sharps

Royal Equipment workers clash at bench over work

Fritz Small and James Nickerson fought at the bench at Royal Equipment Co this morning after a work dispute. Small received a dislocated shoulder, which was set, and both men were placed in cells at police headquarters.

Fritz Small James Nickerson Royal Equipment Co Small

Three Days in Jail for Train Riders

Peter Teboice of Woburn Massachusetts John Duffy Frank Edwards and James Pendo of Springfield Massachusetts were arrested for train riding yesterday Duffy and Pendo were found asleep in a coal car They were each sentenced to three days in jail The other two were awake and received two days Each sentence reflects a minor trespass offense with local enforcement action by authorities involved

Peter _Teboice Woburn Mass John Duffy Frank Edwards James Pendo Springfield Duffy Pendo

Broker Adams Is Enjoined From Dispensing Copper Stock

Boston August 24 George B Farnham won a temporary injunction in Superior Court restraining A D S Adams Walter Althouse and G H Seeley from disposing of copper stock certificates Farnham says he lent Adams 1406 25 on April 21 with stock as security and that the defendants plan to misappropriate the stock and bail Adams The case was continued to Friday

United Press Boston George B. Farnham Superior Court A. D. S. Adams New York Walter Althouse G. H. Seeley Farnham Adams Friay

Baton Rouge Seeks Longer Taft Stop in October Visit

A Louisiana delegation urged President Taft to extend his October 29 Baton Rouge appearance from Natchez by two hours. They proposed to escort him to the public square since the levee could not hold a large crowd. Taft golfed earlier with his son Robert and aides.

United Press Beverly Baton Rouge Taft Natchez Strancer Louisianna Charles K. Fuqua Sanders Selon Farrbacher Mississippi Robert A Captain Butt

Fowler's a Joke A Four Flusher

Special from United Press reports on Aug 24 at Mackinac Island Michigan. Speaker Cannon ridicules Congressman Fowler calling him a joke and questions Fowler's charges about tariff conference selection. Cannon terms Fowler's allegations as beneath dignity and privately disparages his knowledge and methods.

United Press Mackinac Island Mich Congress Cannon Congressman Fowler Uncle Joe Fowler Alvin T. Hurt Joe

Clothier Wins a Hard Match from Whitney

Newport reports a crowded Casinos Links round of the National all comers tournament with eight players contending for semi final spots. Clothier dominates in the early set, then faces tougher resistance but secures victory 6 1 5 6 4, while Bundy advances after a three set win over Craigin.

United Press Newport Casino Links McLoughlin Palmer Dun E. H. Whitney W J. Collier Clothier L. C. Bundy W. B. Craigin Bundy

Balloon for Russia to be repaired after Seine crash

Paris August 24 M Clement builder of the Clement Bayard dirigible said the damage to the balloon is slight and within days he will be ready to turn the craft over to the Russian government for which it was built on contract. It is believed the balloon can be repaired this week.

United Press Paris M. Clement River Seine

Will Personal Tax Rally Swell Militia Ranks

State militia officers hail the personal tax bill as a spur to enlistments while veterans with one honorable discharge gain exemption. The law, though, has lingered as a dead letter and has not significantly increased military recruitment. An elder militiaman notes many past recruits were under 21 and many who joined barely stayed.

National Guard

Curtiss Machine In The Limelight At Taft Parade Scene

Glenn H Curtiss the American aviator considers a British backed offer to fly his bi plane in Europe after a recent 10 kilometer course. Winds at Bethany hinder flights while crowds view the Curtiss machine. Beverly prepares for G A R parade with Commander Hanscomb drawing red paint prank amid security and presidential visit concerns.

United Press Rheims Glenn H. Curtiss Beth- Sny Rainates Aebbet Curtiss Louis- Bleriot Nat Goodwin Lefebvre M. Paulham Plain of Bethany

Visiting congressmen feted by Hawaii business groups

Visiting lawmakers en route to inspect Hawaiian needs were banqueted by Honolulu commercial organizations. Speeches indicated the aim of an official tour to assess conditions and requirements for the islands.

United Press San Francisco Hawaiian Islands

Outing of Interstate Assembly at Island

The Bridgeoth Interstate Assembly held its annual outing at Island yesterday afternoon. Fifty members attended and the event featured a brief history of the organization by A. W. Burritt, who was absent from the city. Secretary Charles Biltz presided and the gathering concluded with a delicious repast.

Bridgeoth

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