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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports from the Federal Reserve Board indicate a broad, unprecedented surge in U S business prosperity across all regions. November trade volumes rose, wages increased, and hours fell in many sectors. District summaries note rising demand, stronger bank deposits, and optimism about future output.
Stratford town court heard deputy state inspector Julie Corcoran recount the Nov 2 visit to Stratford Bowling Alleys where 13 and 12 year old Center School boys were found working after 10 pm. Proprietor George A Porter pleaded guilty. judge Howard M Curtis fined him 35 plus costs but suspended execution, noting the inspector’s remark on the case as a farce.
City Clerk J Alex H Robinson announced Frank Braithwaite will be renamed assistant city clerk and Clarence Lister reappointed as stenographer to the city clerk. A Republican delegation from the Eleventh district presented the change, with Braithwaite facing uncertainty about continuing one year from January 1.
Washington reports a draft shipping bill to replace the failed measure. It seeks 50 million dollars to build merchant ships usable as naval auxiliaries and creates a federal board to oversee deep water traffic, akin to the railroad commission. The bill awaits Wilson's approval after revisions by administration leaders before introduction.
Samuel T. Davis, former head of Locomobile, paid a single $10,000 premium on a $100,000 Northwestern Mutual life policy. He died, leaving an estate of about $261,645.33 including cash in Bridgeport banks, a $10,000 Washington, D.C. leasehold, and a Mallory estate share. Executrix Lorena B. Davis administers Bridgeport assets. most property goes to Mrs. Davis. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. named to handle the out-of-state property.
William F Walker the paroled prisoner will not leave Wethersfield prison as planned due to cold weather and an impending snowstorm Judge John J Coats and his wife work to arrange departure and possible southward trip for Walker Walker remains employed as a printer and will stay at the prison until all release arrangements are completed
In New York on December 2 Margaret Roberts, a deformed and paralyzed infant whose birth sparked debate, died today in a hospital. No operation was performed as the father refused to sanction surgical treatment. The baby’s lower limbs were paralyzed and feet deformed though its mental condition remained near normal.
Lida Burpee Ellsworth, daughter of Judge Burpee of the superior court, sues Jol S Ellsworth, former Yale athlete, in superior court for divorce and alimony. She claims property worth 100000 and annual income 9000, intolerable cruelty since November 1, 1973, seeks custody of four minor children. case returnable at the December term.
In superior court this morning Herman Isaacs sued Margaret Kiernan to foreclose a 1914 Catherine Street mortgage tied to a $3,000 loan. Charges include forged signatures on papers and alleged conspiracy involving Attorney L A Kornblut and dealer G Howard Scribner. Kiernan denies receiving funds. Frisbie testifies Kiernan and Scribner signatures were false. Trial continued.
New Haven December 2 The Winchester Repeating Arms plant sees no major change in labor trouble. Strikers claim about 300 across departments, while company officials peg the number at not over 150. Twenty seven added yesterday from the machine job in the gunmaking department, 15 returnees reported by the company. Company asserts most strikers are young temporary workers, none over four months in service, and old staff remain. Strikers held a meeting last night to organize and seek labor union organizers who plan to address a general meeting tonight.
County commissioners granted Pembroke club officials more time to prepare their defense in the remonstrance against the Pembroke club at 176 Fairfela avenue. Tomorrow at 10 30 AM they will hear the remonstrance against the Royal Social club at 839 Broad Street as part of objections from clergymen and others to the clubs not bona fide.
Pieroe Matello, who shot Felice Ribattizzato at her home two years ago, is held by Fort Wayne police to face murder charges. Local Bertillon records were forwarded to Fort Wayne by Detective Sergeant George Heaux.
Austrian and German governments informed Athens that if the quadruple Entente demands are granted central powers will cease to regard Greek Macedonia as friendly territory. China denies plans to join the Entente. British losses cited at 510,230 through Nov 9 in Asquith reply.
The Austro-Hungarian government through Ambassador Penfield in Vienna has formally inquired about a U S state department statement. The embassy in Vienna interpreted it as supporting charges raised by Dr Gorkar, a former Austrian consul, and asked for clarification.
Charles W. Mills of 618 Main Street Bridgeport learns an aged Springfield recluse Sara H. Magill left him nearly 50000 in a will drawn days before her death during a February blizzard. The estate may include a residuary gift to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The elderly woman perished in her Clinton Street hermitage amid a brutal storm, after a long life marked by a thwarted antebellum romance and estrangement from family.
Secretary Lansing announced that members of the Ford peace party sailing on a chartered ship will receive passports only to neutral European states. He stated no distinction is drawn between peace activists and other citizens, applying the standard rule. The move signals a view that unofficial peace missions by private citizens are not urgent government business.
London reports three more British steamers the Colenzo the Orsiigs jeans and the Malinche sunk by suspected German submarines. Colenzo 2452 tons sailed from Middlesbro Oct 28 for Hull arriving Oct 31 for Bombay. Malinche 1868 tons likely sunk in the Mediterranean with crew reaching shore. Tetenic forces occupy Plevije and Jabuka in northeastern Montenegro near the Serbian border.
London December 2 German military activity in the Balkans is in a transitional phase that may precede an offensive. While some see a move against Franco British forces in Serbia territory, others expect action against Russia if it enters Bulgaria from the east. Von Mackensen’s forces reportedly withdraw from Serbia to Bulgaria as Austro-German and Bulgarian troops claim the Serbian campaign, with Vienna citing over 60,000 Serbians captured in November. Serbians retreat across Albanian passes leave behind heavy equipment and transport. Germans press Montenegrin frontier at heavy cost. fighting in Serbia has lessened. Greece remains largely quiet near Salonika with no major front changes in 34 hours.
Snow flurries are expected this afternoon with fair, chilly conditions tonight and Friday. Temperatures show little change, with light to moderate west winds across the region.
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