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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1911

Page

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Detention Warrants Issued for Two DeLucia Brothers

Acting Coroner Stevenson orders detention warrants for Rosaria and Joseph DeLucia brothers in law to Rosaria Martelli the murdered cobbler case on West Avenue. They were questioned and released, authorities later detaining them to be thoroughly examined at an inquest. The widow Mrs Martelli also held for investigation with the two brothers and others at police quarters.

Henry C. Stevenson Rosaria DeLucia Joseph DeLucia Rosaria Martelli West Avenue Stevenson Delweins Imlan DeLucia DeLucian Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport Ted Ian Martello Aliso

Rebels Move on Shanghai Ignoring Armistice

A flotilla of revolutionary warships with troops sailed from Canton toward Shanghai. The move signals a possible Pekin expedition if peace talks fail, violating the armistice as Li Yuan Hung refuses to honor it. Peace prospects dim if Premier Yuan Shi Kai is not consulted.

United Press Tien Tain Canton Shanghai Pekin Li Yuan Hung Yuan Shi Kai

Imperials Break Armistice and Slaughter Rebels

United Press report says Imperial troops violated armistice terms by striking Chang Sun's rear guard at Pukow, nearly wiping it out. Rebels were caught off guard and shot down. General Chang Sun seeks Li Yuan Hung to halt peace talks and start action toward Pekin amid reports of heavy fighting at Chang Chow. Rebels reportedly defeated at the north gate.

United Press Chang Sun Pukow Li Yuan Hung Pekin Amoy Chang Chow

Weather Indications For New Haven December Forecast

Unsettled weather with local rains tonight and Wednesday. Cooler feel with moderate southwest and west winds. high pressure moving in from the Pa loe coast. Fog and light rain expected in sections east of the Mississippi. abnormally warm along the North Atlantic coast and eastern lakes region.

United Press New Haven St. Lawrence Valley North Dakota Mississippi Valley Mississippi River North Atlantic Lake Faxion Paole

Check Forgery With New Game Works Stores

A clever check forger used a fresh ruse to steal from Hartigan's Gardner's and others, exchanging a 50 cent bromoseltzer delivery for a $10 check and $9.50 change. He claimed an office in Security Building or Newfield Building, met a messenger in a corridor, and fled toward the railroad. The Staples bank checks were drawn to George Langdon and signed by Harry Larsen with endorsements by RS Hannan and others.

Hartigan's Gardner Newfield

Special Train for Bridgeport to New Haven Parade

Bridgeport plans a Great White Way Parade special train for July evening events. A 100 member Bridgeport delegation will depart at 7 PM and return at 10 30 PM with Second Company foot guard escort and Capt J B Kennedy in command. Refreshments served on return trip. Bridgeport values Made in Bridgeport as the slogan of Connecticuts industrial capital.

New Bridgeport Board of Trade and Business Men's Association Bridgeport New Haven J. B. Kennedy Connectic

Wealthy New York woman sentenced to three months

Mrs. E Virginia Evers, wife of Frederick Evers with a wealth estimated above a million, received a three month sentence for cruelly beating her ward, 11 year old Alice Elizabeth Randolph, at Blackwell's Island. She collapsed in court and was led to begin her term this afternoon amid society presence. The case, investigated by the Children's Society, involved a riding crop and raised questions about the child's parentage, later disclosed to the district attorney.

United Press New York E. Virginia Evers Frederick E. Evers Blackwell's Island Alice Elizabeth Randolph Evers Children’s Society

Jerome Rogan Hosts New York Party With Constituents

E Jerome Rogan Fairfield County bar library assistant librarian, known as the Mayor of Seaview avenue in East Bridgeport, returns from a New York trip with guests. They visit the Hippodrome and dine at top restaurants, including Child's, where he praises the wheat cakes.

BE. Jerome Rogan Fairfield County Bar Library East Bridgeport Seaview Avenue New York Hippodrome Rogan Child's

Teachers Seek One Uniform Maximum Salary for All Grades

Bridgeport teachers demand abolition of discriminating salaries and a single maximum of 900 dollars for all elementary grades. They cite bias in current pay scales, cite examples from other cities, and plan a public campaign to persuade the Board of Education, noting 260 of about 284 teachers support the move.

Board of Education Bell Bridgeport Teachers’ Association Veness New Rochelle Hoboken Jersey City Paterson Camden N. J Pittsburg Mt. Vernon N. Y Passaic Bayonne Cleveland Los Angeles Detroit Des Moines Cincinnati Minneapolis Boston Peeae Geulinnciiteriae Ev Parade Teachers’ Association Bridgeport Teachers Association

Horace Wells Club Elects Officers for Year

Bridgeport dentist Dr. Frederick Hindsley will serve as president of the Horace Wells club for the coming year at its annual meeting and banquet in Hartford marking the 67th anniversary of anesthesia discovery. New officers include Vice President Dr. Albert W. Crosby and Secretary Treasurer Dr. Chas McManus. Other attendees included Drs. Eberle Porter Fones Strang Gibbs Steere Lyon Rosenbluth Griffith and W. V. Lyon.

Hartford Horace Wells Club Frederick Hindsley Bridgeport Albert W. Crosby New London Chas McManus Frederick G. Eberle George L. Porter Alfred C. Fones W. Strang

Girl Nabs Big Fugitive and Hangs on Tight

Three men wanted in Bridgeport for robbery were captured in New Rochelle. Miss Mollie Burk aided police by trapping one fugitive as he fled, while Lieut. Frank Cody and Det. Joseph Fanelli pursued the others through yards and hedges. The suspects, named John Pino, Joseph H Kane, and Michael Kane, all Boston men, were taken into custody near Burling Lane and North Avenue. Local authorities await word from New Rochelle on the case.

Bridgeport New Rochelle New York North Avenue Charles J. Burk Burling Lane Northvenue Mise Mollie Burk Hig Yard Warner

Personal Tax Collectors Vindicated Hearings Support City Tax

The article defends the three personal tax collectors appointed by Farmer Mayor Buckingham, noting they gathered about $29,000 through a comprehensive records system. It highlights wide outreach, with returns from California, Canadian provinces, dozen states, and other Connecticut towns. About 14,000 of 24,000 registrants were taxed, amid initial criticism and obstacles as work began February 1, 1911, with due dates moved to March 1, 1912 for 1911 collections.

Buckingham Connecticut California Massachusetts New York State

Sinking Fund Requisition Filed With City Auditor

Sinking Fund commissioners filed the first requisition to City Auditor Keating for the next fiscal year. The total amount is 19500 dollars, with 5500 dollars allocated to the First district. The funds liquidate the city's bond issues.

Keating

Governor Baldwin Advocates Connecticut Farm Advantage

Governor Simeon Bell Baldwin addressed 400 farmers at Eagles hall marking the opening of the State Board of Agriculture three day meeting. He said Connecticut markets lie near urban centers like Bridgeport, offering an advantage over Western farms. Joseph Wing of Mechanicsburg Ohio discussed alfalfa and soil treatment, claiming alfalfa yields six times value per acre.

Simeon Baldwin Eagles’ Hall State Board of Agriculture Connecticut Bridgeport Clifford B. Wilson State Board Wilson H. Lee Orange John DePeu Joseph Wing Mechanicsburg Ohio Wing David Snedden State Board of Education of Massachusetts

Delinquents Hurry to Pay Taxes After Notice

Tax delinquents are urged to pay by noon after a recent notice. Collectors explain penalties and steps to settle the accounts. Names and places are not clearly legible in the fragment.

Twelve days in jail for nonpayment of personal tax

Prosecuting Attorney Alexander DeLaney estimates the personal tax of two dollars may lead to twelve days in jail as a penalty. The state tax law allows one demand or a notice left at the home, then instructions to pay or face arrest. Each offender raises county and city costs, impacting Fairfield county and Bridgeport budgets.

Alexander Howe Ff City Hall Ie En Ciermie Fairfield Bridgeport Fairfield County

Canfield Rubber 69 Sues For Property Back

Canfield Rubber Co sues for 3500 damages in Superior Court alleging a property frontage dispute on Raihead Avenue. The case involves an agreement to sell the land and payment terms, with references to a neighboring parcel and court actions. A separate note mentions injuries at Keney Hospital.

Canfield Rubber Brosade Brow Canfield Rubber Co St ‘Ates Chiarvelle Tt ix Fendant Agrena S ‘Endant Agri Raihead Avenue Pehl Se Rintheitt Abe Canfield Cn Nater Superior Court

Classified ads listing rentals sales and services

Multiple short notices show for rent rooms and flats and for sale buildings and residences. Advertisers include 865 Olive Street for a one room unit and 1225 Fairfield Avenue for a cooking and laundry staff. Also offers for piano, clothing items, and a residence on Bierweiler Avenue with eleven rooms.

Fox's Fairfield Ave State Street

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