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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
5
A court in the common pleas criminal division fined James Curco for operating a crap game at 854 Pec Street. Judge Walsh imposed a $50 penalty on Curco, while James Ebgreed reportedly agreed to a separate $25 fine as the case proceeded.
Multiple notices announce deaths and funerals in the city. Rose McDermott, widow of Peter McDermott, aged 78, to be buried at St. Michael's after services at St Patrick's Church. John H. Miller of 654 Washington Ave. Pottumerat, and infant Newton H. Hoyt aged 1 year 3 months. burial at Mt Grove Cemetery. H E Keep, 4T to 12 months, to be laid to rest at Westfield after services at Henry E B Bishop's Mortuary Chapel. Burial in various local cemeteries listed.
George M. Cohan visited the city to attend the second performance of the Carlyle Moore farce Stop Thief at the Park theatre. The show, produced by Cohan & Harris, stars Mary Ryan and a strong company as Providence police methods are play’s backdrop. a promising run is forecast with plans for New York.
Obituaries report Henry Keep a Bridgeport Public Market clerk dying at 404 William Street aged 47 leaving a widow and one child. Also William H. Ashley, 32, dies at sister’s Grant Street home after long illness. Konckapotawauh I O R M and Bridgeport camp member. Widow Rose McDermott, 78, dies at son Joseph’s Madison Avenue home after two weeks illness following an apoplectic shock. one son survives. Henry Sheat Glover, 55, NY and Fairfield lawyer, dies at his Fairfield home leaving five children Helen Harriet Mrs Roberts Yonkers Dawson and John plus his mother.
Washington, Dec. 3. The House began debate on the Adamson bill to establish physical valuation for railroads. Representative Sims of Tennessee argued the inquiry would reveal financial manipulation in railroad deals and promote rate fairness based on actual road value. Annie B. Wilkinson was named administrator of the Charles B. Wilkinson estate amid notices.
Paris reports France warns the Greek government through Athos Romanos that Greece and Bulgaria must settle their quarrel over peace terms. Delays in Balkan armistice talks prompt speculation Greece seeks Russian mediation and Roumania readies for possible action. A Greek cabinet meeting is held amid secrecy as diplomats maneuver. An elderly Belgrade note praises a Spartan mother who asks for one son to return from the front.
New York dec 2 Albert Jed that John S Kennedy warden of Patrick enjoying liberty after Sing Sing prison Colonel Joseph ten years in Sing Sing prison four F Scott state superintendent of prisons had much to do with the matter Kennedy became friendly with Patrick in prison and interested Scott Governor Dix action in pardoning him and the influence that brought them with Governor Dix is strong and final pardon about It is generally believed Dix signed the pardon.
President Taft sent to Congress the international waterways commission report urging it finish work on the Lake Erie outlet dam and the U S Canada boundary dispute before dissolution, to be succeeded by the international joint commission.
Tom Crook, captain of the Bridgeport baseball club last season, is the proud father of a baby girl. He wired the glad news to Secretary Reddy of the Bridgeport team today. This is the second time the stork has visited the Crook household, and Tom is receiving congratulations from local friends.
Washington December 3 Senator Works of California introduced in the Senate a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the election of the President and Vice President by direct vote of the people.
Waterbury December 3 President Mellen of the New Haven road says freight congestion at the city yards proves prosperity and that when weather permits he will enlarge facilities to meet demand. Merchants report shipment delays as they struggle to move goods through the yards.
Park board members and citizens debate who will replace the late Charles B. Keith as superintendent of parks with an out-of-town candidate favored for the post. Frederick Sailer, Democratic member of the regency, is expected to seek reappointment as term expires this year. The park board's nomination must be confirmed by the Common Council.
The feature cites Ohio road contracts totaling 150 miles with 25 more planned, Sing Sing prisoners building a six ton motor truck offered to New York City for 5000 dollars, and homegrown windshields using glycerine and kerosene mixture. It notes Dayton plans to bar under 13 year olds and possibly women from driving, and Portland’s L S Davidson touring with a one ton motor and motion picture gear. The piece covers wartime Bulgaria’s impact on Detroit road crews, Cleveland’s electric pumping auto fire apparatus, popular gray car finishes, rust in unused engines, and cautions against non saturated solvents in engine care plus soda washing as a cheap cleaner.
Three weeks remain until Christmas urging readers to improve each day and seize opportunities. The complete bright Christmas store offers ready, generous, prompt responses to all demands. Stocks are at their best now, complete, big, varied, and delightful.
Oriental rugs arrive in a special lot at Progressive stores with prices set to attract buyers. The collection features Tran rugs 5 ft 4 in by 4 ft 9 in to 6 ft 9 in by 4 ft 6 in priced 39 and 50 dollars. Also Moussoul hall runners, Cabistan, Shirvan, Cashmeres, Kazak, Sarouks, Belovch Anatolian mats, and Afgahan Bokhara rugs in various sizes with values from 15 to 90 dollars. Third floor display.
The store offers men’s suits or overcoats made by its tailors from ends of fabric left on hand at season end. Each item will be thoroughly made and guaranteed for fit and satisfaction. Large selection of cloths, normally priced at $20 or more, with one price of $16.50 for any style. Main floor rear.
The Rubetown Minstrels produced by the Wowompom tribe Improved Order of Red Men drew a large audience at Eagles hall last night. Frank Braithwaite staged the show and starred. former Mayor E T Buckingham served as interlocator and key figure in the act. Harry Morrissey and Bertie Keeling received high marks for their singing. dancing followed the performance.
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