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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

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Brandeis Urges Iron Teeth To Enforce Anti Trust Law

Special from United Press. Louis D Brandeis told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that regulation is essential to preserve competition and liberty. He accused trusts of corruption and monopoly, cited steel and rail cases, praised labor unions, and supported La Follette anti trust amendments to strengthen restraint of trade to restore competition.

United Press Washington Louis D. Brandeis Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Ofl Trust Steel Trust Brandeis Wall Street Pittsburgh Standard Oil Harvester Cash Register America Los Angeles

Back to the Land Movement Highlighted by New England Dairy Gain

Prof. A T Stevens of the Connecticut Agricultural College told the State Board of Agriculture that a broad back to the land movement is sweeping the country. He noted market garden needs include strong constitution, honesty, water, markets, and transport. He urged crop rotation, high quality seed, neat packing, and near-market delivery to boost profits. H O Daniels of Middletown described turning Millbrook farm into a large wholesale dairy operation through crop rotation and silos.

A. T. Stevens State Agricultural College State Board of Agriculture C. Daniels Middletown New England Connecticut Agricultural College Stevens Prof Redding Boston James F. Brown Leonard H. Healey Col. Brown H. O. Daniels Daniels Millbrook Daniele W. H. Davenport

White Slaver, St. Louis Kid Held in $3,000 Bail

Hartford police court adjourned the case of William E. Baker alias St. Louis Kid, accused of white slaving, in 3,000 bail. A 17 year old Willimantic girl said he enticed her away, detained her, and tried to force her into solicitation. She escaped to her uncle. Baker followed and was arrested. Police also linked Frederick Gibbo to Hamden burglaries, with accomplice William Pasquale aiding police.

United Press Hartford William E. Beker St. Louis Baker Gladys Southwick Willimantic North Main Street Aker Baker's

Man Fined and Jailed After Punching Wife

Mrs Boward Netlaw ran from her East Main street home in a night dress claiming her husband beat and ejected her. Police found a chaotic scene as Netlaw, arrested and jailed, faced charges including breach of peace and drunkenness.

Colgan Grossman Mrs. Netlaw DeLaney Netlaw

Case Against Lawyer Noted

New Haven police court reports a nol pros entered in the case of Attorney Louis M. Petruselli of Meriden, son-in-law of New Haven's Italian consul, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. The judge ruled the evidence did not warrant that specific charge.

United Press New Haven Louis M. Petruselli Meriden

Hartford Strikers Case Is Nolled In Police Court

Henry Lamport a grinder at Columbia Motor Car Company faced breach of peace charges after a small strike when 15 men quit to protest a two machine shift. Within an hour most strikers returned to work and the case was nolled.

United Press Hartford Henry Lamport Columbia Motor Car Company

Lynch Would Ignore Other League Resolutions

New York Dec 14 National League magnates met after noon and received the American League resolutions. President Lynch stated that if he has his way the National League will file away the resolution without taking any action on it.

United Press New York National League American League Lynch

LAST CHANCE 10 PAY PERSONAL TAX

Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney will issue 10 complaints for service Monday to charges of neglecting and refusing to pay personal taxes. He has names of 780 delinquents from the tax collectors at city hall and will prosecute daily, with extended hours Friday and Saturday for payments. One early payer sent $2.08 by mail with a note explaining delay.

DeLaney

Stokes Dying Reported At Trial Of Girls

In New York's Astrict attorney office it was said hotel owner Earl Dodge Stokes is dying at the Byth Ansonia after an operation for abscesses. He shows a fragile condition, with stimulants given to sustain him. At the criminal court, Stella Singleton sister of Lillian Graham is too nervous to testify about the death of gambler Al Adams. Lillian testified feeling fear of Stokes who was said to have killed Adams. Defense indicates witnesses may be few and plans to close quickly as court opens.

United Press New York Astrict Fiam Earl Dodge Stokes Illionaire Ansonia Stokes Criminal Court Stella Singleton Lillian Graham al” Adams Singleton Adams Jordan Buckner Russell Miss Graham Robert M. Moore

Hundreds Of Property Owners Fail To Pay Sprinkling Assessments

Hundreds of property owners who did not pay street sprinkling assessments as of the 1st of 1910 face a 75 cent penalty. Collector Cooney and assistants compiled a list of delinquent properties and returned it to Town Clerk Thomas. The lien must cover the assessment plus 75 cents, and liens were filed as yesterday was the deadline under the law.

Cooney Thomas

Baby Found Dead in Bed This Morning

Tauiey Mitchell three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell of 512 Brooks street was found dead in bed this morning initially feared meningitis Medical Examiner Garlick reported oedema of the lungs and no contagious disease a certificate of death from natural causes was issued Gardner for Captain New Haven Yale selects Anson RB Gardner of Washington DC as cross country team captain

Tauiey Mitchell Arthur Mitchell Brooks Street Garlick Gardner United Press New Haven Anson Washington, D. C Yale

Kenealy Seeks Retirement as State Chairman

Stamford reports Michael Kenealy says he intends to retire from the Republican State Committee chairmanship. He notes he wanted to step down years ago and will not comment on possible successor C A Goodwin while denying any confirmed get together dinner details. He mentions a possible January meeting to discuss the next campaign.

United Press Stamford Republican State Committee Michael Kenealy C. A. Goodwin Hartford Kenealy Woodruff Orange State Committee Blakeslee

Honeymoon Cycle Repeats For Grimes Couple

Samuel Grimes and Lucie Jackson Grimes aged 39 and 36 secured another church sanctioned marriage under a ten year mandate of the Church of God and Saints of Christ. A license was issued at the town park for a second ceremony as part of a periodic renewal practice. The couple plans another honeymoon as they continue the re marriage ritual with annual or periodic renewals.

Church of God and Saints of Christ Samuel Grimes Lucie Jackson Grimes Grimes

Judge dismisses Hyde jury amid mental incapacity ruling

In Kansas City on December 14 Judge Porterfield dismissed the entire Hyde jury after examining Waldron and finding potential mental incapacity. Waldron explained his flight to Argentina and Emporia before returning home, and officers arrested him for examination. If insanity is confirmed, a new trial for the case may be ordered.

Kansas City Waldron Porterfield Argentina Emporia Kas Anna McGarraugh

Chicago Gets Chick Gandilla in Deal for Chance

A deal completed today between C. W. Murphy of Chicago and Sam E. Lichtenstein of the Montreal Club sends Chick Gandilla Montreal’s star first baseman to Chicago to replace Frank Chance at first base. Murphy trades pitcher Slapnicka and likely first baseman Saler in the exchange.

United Press New York C. W. Murphy Chicago Sam E. Lichtenstein Montreal Chick Gandilla Frank Chance Murphy Slapnicka Saler

Startling murder facts learned by spy in police cell

Inquest into the Rosaria Martello murder reveals a spy placed between the widow and brothers in custody. The Italian detective Verelli gathered notes from their conversation, alleging sensational disclosures. Witnesses described the scene and contradicted the brothers’ alibis, while two revolvers raise questions about the weapon used.

Frank Verelli Henry C. Stevenson Rosario Martello West Avenue Martello Rosario Joseph DeLucia Ar Ae Orews Verelli Stevenson Railroad and West Avenues Peter Gilbride Harry Smith Railroad Avenue

Learn to Dance at Quilty's Dancing Academy

Classified ad notes Learn to Dance at Quilty's Dancing Academy offering Waltz and two step in five private lessons. Also seeks experienced bookkeeper with references to handle books evenings. apply Wissner Store at Broad and State Streets during midday.

Quilty’s Dancing Academy Wissner Store Broad and State Sts

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