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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
1
Russian troops on the northern Romanian front attacked Teutonic forces in the Putna valley and dislodged them from two heights. They took 500 prisoners including 10 machine guns and two bomb throwers, with further Romanian and Russian gains reported.
Berlin prepared a further answer to the United States on the Belgian labor problem. Joseph C. Grew conveyed the latest representations to Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, with a German reply expected soon. Germany says the measure targets only the truly unemployed and will remedy any deportations or errors by returning affected individuals to Belgium.
Papers filed in the superior court by Mary Ryle of Stamford against Edward F. Burne and Laurence Millett. The plaintiffs claim two notes for 12 020 each are due and unpaid, with damages requested at 2100. Case returnable to the January term.
London dispatch notes Lloyd George plans a business minded government with a noncoalition cabinet. A. J. Balfour to foreign office, Bonar Law chancellor, Lord Derby war minister, Addison minister of munitions, Carson may head the Lords, Churchill sidelined. The program includes nationalization of shipping, mines, and agriculture and Irish settlement.
The case of Zela Sprung a 15 year old New York girl who ran away and married Fred Resceo in New York has sparked a heated legal dispute pitting police and parents against Beucco's lawyers. The girl remains with Beucco's camp as authorities argue she is under parental control and too young to marry. The matter continues as bonds and legal maneuvers unfold with the girl apparently hidden in a Broad Street boarding house and parents planning to reclaim her.
A German light cruiser reportedly broke a British sea blockade in the North Sea. A ship captain said his vessel was held up and examined in the Atlantic, and that it was a regular light cruiser, not a converted merchantman.
New Britain report says the Boston Express struck the last hack in a funeral procession at the Washington street crossing. Michael Claughsey died at the hospital. Grace and Anna Claughsey and Anna Claughsey suffered critical injuries. Andrew McGill and Engineer Drinkwater are noted. police investigate gating lapse.
Hartford December 9 A federal suit against the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Co charges fourteen counts of safety appliance law violations in New London Bridgeport yards U S government inspectors provided details of uncoupling levers airbrakes and missing steps and chains across multiple cars and incidents with penalties of 100 per count.
Federal grand jury investigations into the high cost of living were ordered today by Attorney General Gregory to begin in New York and Detroit next week. Similar probes in Cleveland Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis and other points are under consideration. Frank M Swacker will head the New York inquiry.
Robert Cornell of 293 South Avenue was held in city court after a four day disappearance with about 9000 dollars in cash and checks. He faces a charge of passing a worthless check for 15 dollars to Ernst Adams proprietor of the Adams Hotel in Fairfield Avenue using the name George Myers. The case proceeds to a hearing next week amid police attention and local stir. Weather: Connecticut forecast calls for rain tonight with Sunday colder and partly cloudy conditions winds shifting southeast to south then southwest.
John L. Rowe of 1159 Noble Avenue says the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen has nearly 100 percent eligibility on the New Haven road after the eight hour law. The union cut service minimum to 30 days to join, boosting membership as more rail workers see union benefits. Nationwide, about 1,000 new members per month are being admitted.
Three policemen arrested within 24 hours faced Judge Frank Wilder in Bridgeport city court. John F. Walsh of New York, charged with stealing a watch. James R. Turner of Danbury, accused of driving drunk. James Forbes of Stratford, charged with stealing a goose and burglary after ripping a goose coop cover at the Bronx hotel. Bonds set and further proceedings scheduled.
Judge Gager of the superior court ruled on two motions in the Monumental Bronze Co versus T. F. Duffy and officials of the International Molders Union. The court denied a request to name all threatened or intimidated individuals. It granted a request to disclose contracts lost and orders refused or unfilled with reasonable definiteness.
A crusade against conductors for embezzling fares led to two men’s arrest and arraignment in city court. Thomas F. Morris of 509 Fairfield Avenue allegedly stole 1.35 dollars and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Daniel Devine of West Avenue faced the same charge and paid a 26 dollar fine. Also reported, Atlantic ports exported 6,597 tons of copper in the week ending December 7.
Police estimate Halliday contractor William A. Halliday’s debts and alleged frauds total at least $50,000. A barrel of papers from his home is now at police headquarters as investigations continue. It is revealed he had strong religious ties and political influence in Massachusetts.
Four rabid dogs roamed Bridgeport streets in one week, injuring Louis Blanchard, a 30 year old carpenter. Dog Agent Hall killed two animals and others were disposed of, with Pasteur treatment begun for Blanchard at the emergency hospital. Health officials consider stricter dog muzzling to curb the outbreak.
Three employees of the Penn-Frojan Powder Company at Iron Bridge near Allentown Pennsylvania were instantly killed by an explosion in the dryer house. The cause is not known and the disaster occurred today.
Mrs Haddie was granted a divorce from James Leslie Heddie after alleging cruel treatment. The case noted Haddie’s claim of an unsettled marriage history and prior disputes, with no counter suits reported.
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