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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
10
A prisoner climbs free through an opening in a crumbling house and escapes toward a garden exit. In the library a tense conversation reveals loyalties, while a murder scene awaits discovery as Jean Denslow confronts the narrator in a moonlit doorway.
Alfred Radcliff aged 14 was walking on the railroad tracks at East Norwalk when an express train struck him, killing him instantly. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon and left his body severely ground under the wheels.
Tax Collector Cooney urges property owners to pay the 1910 street sprinkling tax before December 14 to avoid liens filed on that date. He notes last year’s tax is payable this year and a receipt for general taxes does not prove sprinkling tax paid unless it itemizes that charge.
Ten million dollar meat packers must stand trial today in Chicago under the anti trust law for forming a beef trust. The Supreme Court refused to stay proceedings and the appeal claiming the law unconstitutional remains on the docket. Chief Justice White announced the denial without comment.
London reports Ben Tillett, veteran union figure from the dock strike, saying he cannot fathom the Los Angeles Times attack. He urges against blaming organized labor, asserts the McNamaras must be expelled, and insists unionism generally opposes violence and crime.
An early 20th century classified style ad urges readers to use Foley Kidney Pills during middle age when kidney and bladder issues rise. It claims the medicine regulat es and strengthens the urinary system and invites readers to try them from L. F. Curtis at 7135.
Incendiaries set fire to the reception tent prepared for King George during the Durbar ceremonies in Delhi. Fears of an uprising prompted heightened precautions as soldiers and native police jailed suspicious individuals. A prior fire during erection was deemed accidental. another tent is planned for tomorrow.
Berlin December 6 Chancellor Bethman Hollweg told the Reichstag Germany would not be shoved aside in any diplomatic dealings despite Sir Edward Grey’s call for better relations. He urged cool blood and strong, quiet courage from all Germans as applause greeted the stance.
Hamilton Ontario police arrested J. Douglas Chilman and Joseph Acheson in connection with the $10,000 Canadian Express robbery. Chilman owns the Regal store and Acheson is a former Eveleth Casket Co salesman.
Attorney General Wickersham suffered a sudden illness during a cabinet meeting in Washington. President's physician Dr Delaney was summoned and escorted the stricken official from the executive offices. Wickersham was cared for and driven home with Dr Delaney accompanying.
One cent Want Ad line on front page hints at an unclassified notice about the train service via Hawleyville with local express routes to Harlem River Station.
Isaac Harris and Max Blanck of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company faced manslaughter charges in New York as 300 women relatives of victims mobbed the criminal court corridors. A mourner hurled a photo of two daughters burned in the fire at Harris, crying murder as officers intervened.
Attorney General Wickersham announced Oscar Lawler as special assistant attorney general to take charge of the federal dynamite proceedings. Lawler, former Interior Department aide who drafted Taft exoneration language, will oversee the inquiry with department agents, operating from Los Angeles. Wickersham disclosed the development at the White House cabinet meeting before falling ill.
Two senior Sisters of Mercy in the Hartford diocese celebrate their golden jubilee this week. Mother Rose, aunt of Dr. Stephen J. Maher, has served at St. Francis Orphan Asylum, St. Francis Convent in Fair Haven, and Sacred Heart convent in the Elm City. Mother Xavier marks 50 years in the order. Both nuns are in Hartford convents hosting the jubilee event.
The county commissioners’ annual report shows debt reduced by about 10000 during the fiscal year that ended Sept 29 1911. Details include jail expenses of 38866.46 with 12336.66 for provisions, jailer and assistants paid 5839.59, total bonded debt 145000, sinking fund 6243.60, cash on hand 41944.72, and 10033.55 due for work done.
A Canton reader touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as essential for child croup and hoarseness. Separately, Albert C. Bostwick's will, proven in White Plains, leaves over 1 million dollars to his widow with four posthumous children sharing the remainder.
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