07 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
1
A string of disastrous fires devastates several Main Street business houses including Berger Block and Rogers Clothing Co. Firefighters rescue sleeping inmates from tenements above the shops as improvised hospital facilities are set up to treat injured firemen and residents.
Katz Furniture Company, Model Fur Company, Sabine Tailoring Company, Piquette Piano Company, Famous Hat and Shoe Company, Keller Piano Company, Silver Trunk Company, Union Dry Goods Company are noted amid property damage. Financial figures cited range from 7,500 to 20,000 dollars, with 3,000 referenced in association.
Two fires in Bridgeport's Main Street shopping center caused about 100000 in damage and sent ten firefighters to hospital for smoke and gas exposure. The first blaze at Berger building cost nearly 50000, the second at Rogers Clothing Co damaged 45000 with heroic rescues of two women and a man. Firefighters faced dense smoke, gas, and water-filled cellars as Chief Mooney investigated the outbreaks, with tenants blaming faulty wiring.
Fire Chief Edward Mooney launches a thorough inquiry into two fires that devastated a city shopping center. He rejects the wiring theory, calls in Hartford investigator Robert Hurley, and questions from tenants. State police assist, gas and smoke impeded access, several stores gutted, pianos damaged, and a temporary hospital set up for injured firefighters.
A Rogers Clothing Co fire on Main Street early this morning gutted the Rogers store and damaged four shops. Patrolmen Glennon and Dooley rescued two women and a man from third floor rooms, while several residents fled. Loss estimated at 45000 with Rogers stock alone at 20000. fire containment took about an hour. Police consider possible incendiary origin.
Greenwich dispatch notes that Bachel Ann Knapp died in poverty but left a probate estate of 73,000 dollars. Her will, filed today,Divides the entire estate among fifteen nieces and nephews.
Mayor William J Gaynor defended New York Citys police as the best in the world while addressing graft in the Becker Rosenthal case He blamed graft on liquor and anti gambling laws and urged an incorruptible commissioner to enforce laws He praised the forces outward order and secret service work and noted the cities small police size for its population.
In a sharp rebuke to sensational reporting, New Haven police officers defend their detective work in the Westport murder case. They recount rapid arrests after the Rosenthal gambling figure was killed, and praise the district attorney and their commander, Police Commissioner Rhinelander, for upholding authorities against rumors of shielding criminals. The interview notes the public may still demand swift justice as investigations continue.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denounces New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad for failing to follow safety instructions and curb high speed after the Westport Conn wreck of October 3. Commissioner McChord calls for decisive action and safer devices, noting parallels to the Bridgeport disaster and urging railroads to fund and test automatic stopping tech and stricter operating rules. London reports 3000 northern England railway workers strike for higher pay and shorter hours, with spread feared.
A Waterbury city court case features Christian League Woodyear an 18 year old held on theft charges. She claims Mrs Elizabeth P Grannis a noted charity worker and her guardian fostered her since infancy aided by the National Christian League. Other notes mention a bicycle theft fine and a drunkenness transfer to St Vincent's.
A fragment urges landlords to use The Farmer’s classifieds to rent houses or flats quickly. It highlights writing concise ads with clear offered details and notes favorable, repeat ads can pay off.
A three story frame tenement owned by Michael Cre talgonl at Greenwich burned yesterday, causing about 8000 dollars in losses. The fire started on the second floor, likely from an exploding lamp, and the occupants barely escaped with their possessions.
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