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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
3
In Fraven on August 80 a report from the Adams Express and New York Hartford Railroad companies notes a pending settlement proposal. The directive express company plans an early meeting of directors to discuss terms with the corporation.
United Press reports a strike action by Gillaren of Strikers against a school on August 20. The declaration appears in a child's hand, posted publicly to protest conditions and demand attention from teachers and officials.
Two notices announce funerals in this city. Wolf aged 6 years and Margaret widow Doyle are invited to attend services at St. Patrick's Church and interments at St. Michael's Cemetery. Details include residences at 1234 North Avenue and 105 c c, with services on Sunday and Tuesday in 1909.
The first race for the President Taft and Governor Draper cups saw American yachts lead a tight field off Marblehead. Margarethe and Hevella pressed rivals early but faded on the second leg, Seehund I retired after an prestart accident, Joyette gains a cup victory and the fleet’s ratings tighten.
Catherine widow of Patrick Wade, long head of the Standard Association job printing unit and noted G A R member, died this morning at about 60. She resided on South Earthquake. Earthquake shock felt in Panama city mentioned. Also notes a September wedding involving Patrick Maloney of Worth Street and a locomotive company clerk.
Harry K Thaw, recently sent back to Matteawan Asylum as a dangerous lunatic, has been appointed librarian of the asylum by Superintendent Dr Baker. His mother claimed Justice Mills ignored a prior ruling for Thaw to receive more liberties, while hospital authorities said no privileges beyond those given to other insane patients would be granted.
Julius R Wolff of German fraternal circles died at Bridgeport Hospital after illness of intestinal nephritis and plasmia. Survived by widow, son William R, and sister Mrs Selma Anspach. Margaret Maxwell widow of James Maxwell died at St Vincent's Hospital with valvular heart trouble. Survived by three sons and three daughters. Emma E Hebert died at 1294 North Avenue at 52, survived by four daughters and three sons. Wilbur F Morris, Bridgeport resident, died at 63 after pneumonia. Survived by widow, son Julian W, three grandchildren, sister Mrs Louis G Baldwin.
The feast of St Augustine was celebrated yesterday at St Augustine's church with a solemn high mass at 10:30. The celebrant was Father O'Mara with Rev Father McElroy as deacon and Father Kennedy as sub deacon. Rev Father Augustine of the Order of Friar Preachers of New York City gave the sermon on Saint Augustine's life.
Rescue teams recovered bodies after floods from the Santa Catarina river swept Monterey Mexico, with authorities fearing deaths could surpass 1,200. Thousands were sheltered, food and aid distributed, and looting curbed as government troops prepared relief. An appeal for aid was directed to the Red Cross.
Report from Harriman home notes refused public appearances and asserts he is improving steadily after illness. Family and clergy confirm continuous progress while arranging to shift minor railroad details to associates, with a cook hired for nourishment and stronger meals for recovery.
The Wheeler and Wilson band concert, initially set for Thursday, is rescheduled to tomorrow evening at Washington Park. It will close the series, repeating the Seaside Park program that delighted crowds last week. Hartford reports a population estimate of 112,596 with 1,902 new names and 3,927 net gain using a 2,065 per name ratio. During the year 1,140 new business firms opened. Walnut Beach weeklong vacation returns include Miss Lena Smith and other young ladies listed among travelers.
Perc y Livingston Bryning, once organist at Christ P E church, married Miss Hope St Clair daughter of Joseph Trimble Nevin of Hyde Park Cincinnati. The ceremony occurred last week. Bryning’s first wife Ethelyn Wilmot, sister of F A Wilmot, obtained a divorce June 20 1902 on cruelty grounds. Their two children are reportedly in Bryning’s custody. Wilmot later married Eugene Bromley and moved south. Bryning works for American Wares and Stamping Co with Boston headquarters.
Funeral services for Harold Idndsley Baker who died after a typhoid fever illness were held at his parents home and at Mountain Grove cemetery. Police officials and officers attended as Baker was a special police officer and auto enthusiast. floral tributes included a White Steamer emblem. Over 1000 people attended the graveside ceremony.
Official statement signed by E. H. Harriman says he is following a rest cure prescribed by physicians abroad. He intends a long休 rest as soon as his duties can be relieved and notes no serious illness after examinations by Crile Brower Lyle and James. He requests reporters be kept from his Arden home for now and says he may meet media later if there is news.
Michael Conlin, an orderly, took a drug containing cocaine on an Oak street car. He was treated by Dr Kiernan at J. D. Hartigan's drug store, then taken to Bridgeport hospital where he fought to resist restraint. His condition is listed as not serious and he has quieted down.
Orville Wright conducted his first test flight in a German built machine at Berlin on August 30. The flight lasted 15 minutes with a satisfactory report, witnessed only by soldiers on the Tempelhof Parade Grounds, with a public exhibition planned there.
New Haven Aug 30 Indications of a freight boom appeared as the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad lifted the ban on 200 train and yard hands who struck in August 1906. Since then the men had been refused employment by the railroad.
Fairfield Avenue displays a wide autumn rug assortment with large 9 by 12 foot pieces from Whittall mills featuring Anglo- Persian Anglo-Indian and Royal Worcester Wilton velvet rugs. Prices range from 19 to 53.50 with various sizes and durable fabrics noted for home use.
Hobart Poole of Bridgeport was arrested Saturday by state police for burglarizing the home of an Italian resident at Hollister Heights weeks ago. Officials say the thief obtained $20. Poole was arraigned before Judge Peck of Stratford town court, with Atty John Smith prosecuting. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the Superior Court in $100 bond.
Emil Martin and Mrs John Newman eloped on June 23 taking two children. Mansfield Ohio authorities detain Martin after local police report. Newman previously filed for divorce. reconciliation occurred and divorce actions will be dropped.
Haven August data shows the New York New Haven etretoric Railroad Company file with Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners a deficit of 453613.02 for the year ending June 30 1909.
New York authorities canceled the Ketchell Langford boxing match set for the Fairmont A C after a district attorney conference. Governor Hughes acted amid complaints from rival clubs and ordered the fight called off. Kohman recovering from an attempted peide yesterday. he is listed as being on the mend at the time.
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