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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
5
New York December 3 reports heavy winter weather damaged an American liner during a storm. The ship arrived in New York in a badly damaged condition with the movie unit broken, the forepart breached, and several lifeboats smashed while portions of the crew were injured.
A dense sequence of notices lists numerous deaths and weddings across Danbury and surrounding towns. Items name individuals, ages, and dates in late November and early December, with connections to Stamford Greenwhich New York and Newark, detailing survivors and spouses in a traditional community obituary/engagement roundup.
Washington December 5 The House passed the Adamson bill mandating the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine and report annually the real value of every railroad property in the nation and the amount of outstanding stock. An amendment by Mann extends inquiry to supervising and limiting railroad securities and ensuring funds are used for physical improvements.
Rudolph Epstein, once an independent Brooklyn tobacco dealer earning $18,000 yearly, testified before United States Judge Mayer that he was compelled to quit after refusing to align with the tobacco trust. He claimed A T Benheim of the American Tobacco Company proposed forming a Metropolitan Tobacco Company to unite all independents in New York, a move Epstein declined, saying he was forced out.
Francis A. Proctor of Stamford faced desertion charges for leaving his wife to live with Martha W. Shaw. Judge Case suspended a one year jail term and placed him on probation after testimony that he had reformed. The court also sentenced Annie Polisko and John Worstik for infidelity and Philip Ross for passing a bad check to one year in jail.
Democratic Senators elect will gather in New Haven next Thursday at 1 30 to brief newly elected members and review the party platform before the legislative session. George M Sanders is poised to be elected Senate president. Bridgeport area lawmakers and other candidates for county and state posts are noted, along with related political maneuvers and inquiries about federal office distribution. In Brookfield, Martin MacDonough was killed by a train while working on a steam shovel at Brookfield Junction.
The forecast covers Howland, with rain expected along Fairfield Avenue and adjacent streets. Worsening conditions likely tonight into tomorrow morning with lingering showers later in the day. Temperature changes not specified. Waters remain unsettled through the period.
News of importance to the average man announces tailor-made suits and overcoats at the fixed price of $16.50 with the Howland guarantee. Fabrics are ends of the season, ensuring value above the price, and the offer is limited in time. Main floor rear.
A sale pitches Yorke shirts as exceptional value with regular retail at $1.50. The copy asserts the shirts are well made, comfortable, colorfast, and of excellent cloth, promoting a special lot priced at $1.15 in the right aisle front.
New York December 5 Mayor Gaynor sparked comment at a Flatbush Scottish bazaar by invoking John Knox. He warned that some critics mistake piety for bilious hypocrisy. The remarks drew attention to the ongoing debate over religious sincerity among public figures and their opponents.
The fifth annual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents met at the Hotel Astor New York to discuss improving life insurance service safeguarding policyholder and company interests and potential farm loan diversion. Notable speakers included Myron T. Herrick United States ambassador to France Senator Luke Lea and Dr Allan W McLaughlin with Emmet Tim.
A dozen suffragettes were arrested after breaking up a Glasgow university students meeting. Women entered a gallery and sang Votes for Women as Trish Secretary Birrell spoke. Police cleared the hall amid a clash leaving students with scratched faces and hatpin wounds.
December 5 report of Archie Golden, a colored burglar, entering F. R. Collin jewelry store via a transom after glass breaking. He fled toward the Massachusetts line. deputies and two coon hunters pursued, a shot rang out but missed. Golden previously served time in Atlanta for attacking a postmistress in Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Riverton reports Charles Braze, 60, died from injuries suffered earlier in a fall after being released from jail by Judge Bennett a few days prior. In Winsted Frank Ince, one of the few county residents with red hair, is held on $500 bond for theft after being caught leaving a local store with a ham yesterday.
Choose Madame finest suits priced at 37 50 now offered to prompt women. A limited display from the season’s best, previously 50 to 75, with exclusive individuality. Second floor deals urge quick purchase and a few winter-weight union suits at 85 cents plus size options offered.
Richmond dispatch notes Gov. Oddie of Nevada urging a governors conference to harmonize marriage and divorce laws. He argues outdated statutes fuel a divorce industry and backs one year bona fide residence, physician fitness certificates, and advance publication of license applications to curb abuses. The talk cites four Atlantic states with antiquated, harsh provisions.
John P F Keating, 48, proprietor of the Keating Cafe on Glen Avenue, died Wednesday afternoon from a complication of diseases. A Democrat of the progressive type, he served as school committee man, town selectman, and represented Newtown in the General Assembly. He was a charter member of the local Knights of Columbus council. A wife and two sons survive. Sorrow fills the town. funeral set for Saturday morning from St Rose's Church.
Wilson plans to depart Bermuda on December 14 aboard the Hermudian to return to New York, where he is expected to arrive December 16 after a vacation marked by social welcomes from Bermudians. In New York, attorney William B. McIlly of 141 Broadway was arrested on a grand larceny warrant from Hartford authorities for allegedly converting $11,000 from the Connecticut Trust Company.
Indianapolis reports J Keene of the Ironworkers Union testifies to defend himself amid a broader probe into explosions in the Pittsburg district. Legiteiner, former International board member, denies all charges as character witnesses testify.
The obituary notices detail multiple Fairfield residents including Theodore Blackman of 803 ton avenue and long time Scottish born resident William H. Gritti aged about 65. Services were held at Bishop's mortuary and Mountain cemetery interments noted. Other obsequies include Frances Lodges and John H. Miller with details of church services, locations, and attending mourners.
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