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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
An 1909 testimonial and advertisement tout Parisian Sage as a reliable remedy to kill dandruff germs, stop itching and hair loss, and promote luxuriant growth. It claims not to be sticky, stains, or greasy, with a money back guarantee. Leverty Bros. in Bridgeport supply it for 50 cents a bottle.
Friedrichshafen Aug 26 Everything is ready for an 7 o clock start of the Zeppelin III dirigible to Berlin 450 miles away The Kaiser asked for a school friendly arrival Count Zeppelin will not pilot the craft from the start but plans to meet it at Bitterfeld The ship will land at Tegel near Berlin if conditions allow It carries 20 passengers and two 250 horsepower engines designed for strong winds
The navy team won the United States rifle championship by 49 points over the Infantry. Finishing order named United States Navy Massachusetts United States Cavalry Ohio and others after scores adjusted for disqualified naval academy rifle parts. Also notes prize winners and travel rail advertising, with miscellaneous notices and a wart remover ad.
Legislative changes reshape local and state taxation. Notable points include three custom assessors per town with staggered terms, expanded lists for two acre lots, non resident property taxation rules, new personal tax replacing poll taxes, mandatory exemption property reporting, fire district debt disclosures, and broker and telephone business reporting. The succession tax rate caps at 1 percent above 19,000 for lineal heirs with 5 percent on other transfers, plus renewed state tax at one half mill.
Funeral services for Rev Thomas J Ducey longtime pastor of St Leo s Roman Catholic Church on West Twenty eighth Street were held yesterday in the church with Archbishop Farley present The church was draped in black a catafalque bore the coffin and the body lay in the priest s vestments Mgr Lavelle delivered the address and Archbishop Farley performed the concluding rites The service featured a Divine Office chant a twelve priest choir and organ music by Father Kellner Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery with many religious and social organizations sending floral tributes
In South Norwalk Aug 26 the body of Rev Patrick O Gallagher a Jesuit Father from Jersey City was recovered after drowning while bathing at low tide near the Manresa Institute retreat island. He waded far from shore, could not swim and sank before help arrived.
A government bill prepared by Sir Horace Bottomley in Parliament would shorten the working hours of English servant girls. Home Secretary Gladstone indicated the administration would favorably consider the bill at the next session, signaling potential reform for domestic workers.
New York on August 26 saw a wild rumor that Alfred G Vanderbilt had been shot and died. Police and reporters flooded Grand Union Hotel and Bellevue Hospital before a breakfast table vindicated him at the Plaza. The scare triggered frantic newsroom scramble across the city.
Remains found on the railroad viaduct between Iranistan avenue and Norman street were buried yesterday in Potter's field. Initial papers bore the name Patrick Curley of Lowell Massachusetts, but a Yonkers woman could not confirm the identity. She suspected Peter Curley, but was not positive.
Forecast suggests possible showers this afternoon or tonight with Friday clearing. A disturbance moving from Lake Superior through the St Lawrence valley has caused showers in eastern areas and northern New England. Temperatures are generally warm east of the Rockies, with New Haven cooler than most New England towns. fair weather favored here, with possible late thunder showers.
Edward Charters of Meriden walked into the Third Precinct Police station Tuesday evening telling Sergeant George P. Sanger he wanted to die. He was moved to St Vincent's hospital where officials report improving physical condition but his mental state remains weak. Charters, described as demented, will be taken into Meriden authorities care. Garry's Fish Market promotes a large seafood selection and offers home delivery by calling Tel. 583.
Brooklyn private John Martindale of the 8%th Company Coast Artillery was confined at the recruiting station after overstaying a furlough by three days. He waited for transport to Fort Mansfield Rhode Island but was told to remain until a guard arrived. This second overstay in eight months may affect his future treatment and he may have to cover guard transport costs. Police and local officers note the case is historically rare.
New London August 26 The Connecticut Funeral Directors association held its annual outing and meeting. Officers chosen for the new year include President James M. Bennett of New Haven Vice President Bildreds P Prentis from New London Secretary Ernest Ortlepp Bridgeport Treasurer H W Crawford from New Haven.
At the Clan Campbell meeting last evening William Brace Kenzie of Portland formerly of this city a delegate to the Royal Clam convention submitted an exhaustive report of the convention which drew hearty thanks. The report and trip account will be published in Farmer at an early date.
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