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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
7
Fire department responded to overheated stove causing floor fire at Steve Kilkish home on Worden avenue during a snow storm. Apparatus from No. 3 Norman street and auto chemical from Middle End No. 7 handled the blaze without difficulty. Damage reported as slight.
Giacomo Sapienza, a Union member with dues paid, was detained with alleged counterfeiters in a New York saloon. Forcibly questioned, he produced his union card and proved his employment in Bridgeport, leading detectives to release him. Sapienza Ives and his brother Joseph, a cobbler, reside at 154 Seaview Avenue.
London reports unopposed elections and returns from yesterday's polling show Conservatives 126 Liberal 9 Irish Nationalists 25 Laborites and Speaker Lowther as non partisan. The result marks a labor gain of one seat and a net Conservative gain of three, disappointing Conservatives who expected a larger gain of up to 25.
The funeral for Andrew Harding was held from his East Main residence at 8:30 this morning, proceeding to St Mary Church for a Solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. J F Murphy. Deacon was Rev. Thomas P Mulcahy and sub-deacon Rev. Edward McDonald. Offertory featured Mr Joseph Clabby singing Ave Maria. Remains laid to rest at St Michael's Cemetery with bearers John Kelly, Dennis Mulvihill, Cornelius Mulvihill, John Kennedy, John Ennis and Patrick Cuddy escorted by Rev. Father Murphy.
Jacob H. Kirchoff aged 63 employee of the American Tube and Stamping Co residing at 92 Colorado avenue was found early last evening by fellow boarders unconscious from gas poisoning. Dr. Krause ordered removal to St Vincent's hospital after detecting a gas leak in the room. He was reported resting comfortably at the hospital this afternoon.
George F. Goessinger as administrator for Herbert J. Meeker's estate filed with City Clerk Boucher a notice of intent to claim damages for Meeker's death when his vehicle left Worth Main Street on November 21.
Acting on orders from Prosecutor DeLaney, detectives investigate the office of dog warden George Hall of 984 Seaview Avenue. Complaints allege Hall and aides seize dogs by removing town clerk tags to collect fees, with owners protesting at police headquarters.
Governor elect Simeon E Baldwin and Edwin E Thomas journeyed to Hartford to collect material for the forthcoming inaugural address. They will review state records interview department heads and inspect Capitol Hill works to frame the speech.
New Haven December 6 The dinner at Cafe Mellons honors Governor-elect Simeon Baldwin with leading Democrats present including ex Governor Thomas Waller Dean Henry Wade Rogers A Heaton Robertson Congressman-elect Thomas Reilly Homer S Cummings and others The first toasts celebrate The State of Connecticut Connecticut Democracy The Nation and the State The Bar of Connecticut The Victory The Press of Connecticut and Permanent Organization
Connecticut prepares to welcome Col. John S. Mosby with a lecture at Jackson's theatre tomorrow evening. Northern hosts include Grand Army members who opposed Mosby in the Civil War. A committee led by Frank Miller, F. W. Bolande, Judge A. B. Beers, and others will organize the visit and lecture arrangements.
Fitzpatrick heads Plasterers Union No 2 after last night's installation of officers led by George T Thornton of Boston as second vice president. Elected officers include President James Fitzpatrick and others, with Thornton praising nationwide business and growth.
The December term of the Criminal Superior Court opened this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Judge Lucien F. Burpee presiding. Rev. F. A. Dillingham gave the invocation. Several important cases are on the docket, including alleged cases of maltreatment of young girls involving Gustav Rockman Abraham Melinkoff and Joseph Endico.
A plain business notice offers to-the-trade suits made from fabric ends at deep discounts. The seller promises high value for a low price to attract customers, with suits originally priced 22.50 to 30 dollars now 18.75. Located in the front basement, the ad emphasizes fit, workmanship, and quality fabrics to win repeat customers.
An advertisement extols warm California sable look coats and other furs such as marmot, sable, squirrel, Persian lamb, and Russian pony. It promises light warmth, luxurious appearance, and the store's guarantee, with coats priced from 50 to 375 dollars on the second floor.
Pauline Trueblood and Nellie Fitzgerald residents of North avenue stayed away from Criminal Pleas court citing severe weather. In the session Judge James F. Walsh presided as 34 defendants pleaded not guilty, with several later changing to guilty. Angelo Marroco and Marie Cusuto of Stamford pleaded guilty to keeping a house of ill fame. Angelo fined $100 and Marie $46.
New York December 6 The Presidents message caused a stock market decline as investors feared new corporation legislation after existing laws are tested. Steel Common fell 1.5 points Union Pacific slid 2 Lehigh Valley dropped 3 and Inter Metropolitan Preferred lost 2 as the market remained weak through the final hour.
Howland's extols a festive scene with snow and sleds drawing shoppers to coats caps skates and warm wear for boys girls and adults. The piece highlights Christmas readiness and the store's wide selection aimed at comfort warmth and holiday cheer.
Toyland is described as a magical spot for both old and young filled with self-moving toys. Guests can see cows that low sheep that bleat rocking horses go carts carriages and furniture for a child’s playhouse. The piece invites visitors to experience Toyland for themselves on the third floor.
The Howland Dry Goods notes a deep snowstorm and plummeting temperatures from 24 to 18 degrees, with shipping halted except for major vessels. It reports worsening northeast winds, four inches of snowfall by mid afternoon, and forecasts more storms as Bristol and New Haven dispatch a collision and a pickle factory panic.
Bridgeport will host the Eastern Commercial Teachers' Association convention on April 13, 14 and 15, marking a first for a city of its size. L. B. Matthias of Bridgeport High School spearheaded the bid after visiting local hotels, with Stratfield Hotel praised and Bridgeport favored for sessions at the B. H. S. assembly hall if the Board of Education approves.
Oklahoma cowboy Joseph Simons fled with a harness and overcoat from Burns Co. gravel beds. Foreman Thomas Timmons led workmen in a pursuit through North End, capturing Simons who was turned over to police on theft charges.
In New York the six day race at the Garden slowed at noon as teams tired from the pace. By 2 PM the leaders were about five miles behind the world record with a score of 774 miles and laps.
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