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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
6
Promotions offer double JA' Green Stamps on purchases made Fridays to ease Saturday crowds. The page advertises dolls from 50c to 75c, a 16 inch bearskin toy for 79c, Angora dogs at 47c to 79c, basement displays from 8c, pincushion forms 8c to 27c, and guaranteed kid gloves priced from 89c to 1.98.
United Press dispatch reports detectives and volunteers hunt Ned Dennis an Italian farmhand suspected of killing rich widow Mary Ann Morner and her three children Arthur 28 Edith 20 Blanche 17. Bodies found hacked in a cow stable. note in Italian found on piano. robbery suspected though purse with $100 and checks found.
New Haven December 14 The Yale Forestry School marks its tenth anniversary with a two day celebration on December 20 and 21. Guest of honor will be United States Forester Henry S Graves and Roth, director of the forestry department.
The New York stock market opened with gains of fractions to about a point. By 11 a.m. the first hour showed a heavy tone for most issues while government bonds remained unchanged and other bonds showed irregular activity.
Old and painful corns are promptly removed by Cyrus Corn Cure. It only takes a few days to work. Price ten cents. From The Cyrus Pharmacy at Wuhdeld Avenue and Courtland Street.
Indianapolis December 14 The United States government opened a Federal Grand Jury investigation into a network linked to John J. McNamara with an inside circle and dynamiters. Jury secrecy prevailed as U S District Attorney Charles Miller and Clarence Nichols led questioning. Detectives Burns Drew and Badcroft of the National Erectors Association were set to testify, with Iron Workers officials later expected.
Kansas City December 14. Juror Harry Waldron of the Hyde jury was brought to court at 11 AM, pale and haggard after eluding police in three cities. Physicians declared him insane and Judge Porterfield examined him to decide if the jury should be discharged.
London report states Mrs Arthur Stannard aged 55 famous English author died from injuries suffered last June in an elevator accident. She wrote many army life novels under the pen name John Strange Winter. She is survived by her husband a son and three daughters.
Torrington December 14. Fire of unknown origin destroyed a barn and four head of cattle belonging to farmer Arthur Williams of Harwinton. Loss about $1000.
South Norwalk police court today held Stephen Kovak a former Austrian army man for trial on drunkenness breach of the peace and assault charges. He reportedly used war measures on his wife during the incident in South Norwalk on December 14.
A man calling himself James Frierey claimed to have located Antonio Esposito, wanted for the DiChargiano murder, in a New London hob o camp. The “detective” was deemed unstable after rambling tales and erred toward a charity department before being admitted to Lakeview Home to recover.
Briceville Tennessee December 14. Briceville surrendering miners Sam Miller and four helpers perished in the Cross Mountain mine after leaving messages on the walls while fleeing the deadly after damp. Fire still rages as rescuers fear few escape. Miller wrote Well, boys, guess the jig's up. A rescuer found a body with four more beside it including Emmett Miller. Total known dead 61 with at least 40 more believed inside. estimates suggest up to nearly 100 may be dead.
King George viewed a vast parade in Delhi as 5,000 British and native troops marched past the royal pavilion. General Sir O’Moore Creagh commanded three infantry divisions and three cavalry brigades with volunteers and native soldiers. The royal party noted varied uniforms and attended the army football final followed by a state reception and investiture with Kaiser I Hind medals.
Fairfield County notes reveal 20 measles cases among Franklin school children in Norwalk and 111 absentees, with residents demanding required medical inspection in schools. Also, Jessie E Reed of New York appeals her father Charles B Reed's will claiming lack of probate notice. the estate earmarks go to James P Fiske and Anna C Brown of New York. A Sound Beach house fire at Frank I Palmer’s property caused about 500 dollars in damage, affecting the Nickerson family away at the time.
The Finance committee on the Common Council approved resolutions directing city departments to buy on unit price terms and to discount all bills in cash basis purchases. They argued this would save money through coordinated purchasing. Bills discussed included Architect E G Southey for 500 dollars for West End police station plans and Burns Co for 3390.50 dollars to repair Fairfield Avenue. Some bills were delayed for further health and standardization reviews.
Standard Oil of New Jersey moves to dissolve its vast telegraph network as ordered by the Supreme Court. Terminals in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago and other centers to be abolished by December 21. Inter state business to ride on commercial wires instead of the company’s lines.
A Wisconsin State prison inmate in Waupun asked Warden Woodward to forward $10 to Chicago to buy a Christmas tree big dinner and presents for a family on Christmas Day. The prisoner’s name is not released.
South Norwalk December 14 Secretary Frank W. Hadley of the local Board of Trade said negotiations are under way with Herrick Engine Company of Brooklyn and George Crossman of Newark to relocate their celluloid and fibre novel tie businesses to this city.
Hartford dispatch reports 17 year old Ethel Stone of Clinton told police about a brutal assault by three unknown men early yesterday. The case will be heard in chambers after investigation. Police found no marks to support the charge. she is held on a charge of being in danger of falling into vice due to lack of funds and unemployment.
A busy holiday display promotes handkerchiefs and embroidered linen items as ideal gifts with value and usefulness. The sale highlights include embroidered Swiss handkerchiefs, linen corners, and hemstitched linens, along with a large selection of rugs, couch covers, draperies, curtains, and ready made sash curtains. Also advertised are dressing sacques, coats, dresses, suits, neckwear, and corduroy fabrics in bold sale pricing and suggested gift ideas.
Andrew Beran argued with a switchman and was fined five dollars for breach of the peace after being taken to police headquarters. Nora Cunningham, jailed for drunkenness, was sentenced to three months as a common drunkard. Charles Abeshouser fined ten dollars for a fight and window break. Jacob Husak case deferred. William Monroe placed with probation officer for three months. Nick Boros fined five dollars for disturbance at the railroad station and told to leave town.
Armed posses chase two masked men suspected in the double murder of Charles Dixon and his wife at their Fallston home in Cleveland county. Dixon, a relative of Thomas Dixon, was slain in his barn, his wife wounded. robbers found only $50. Mrs. Dixon named the assailants before dying.
New York dispatch notes Lusitania arrival on December 14 with wireless orders to pile heaps of stores on the Cunard pier for loading the Christmas ship. The giant liner is due to dock at 8:30 tomorrow and undertake a record unloading and loading in a day and a half.
Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock the Lusitania sails for England carrying Christmas voyagers and presents. She is due at Liverpool Thursday December 21. Thousands of tons of coal and 95 000 pieces of linen are loaded along with 2000 tons of freight. More than 300 cabin passengers have secured space for a Christmas at home in England on the 17th voyage this year totaling 102000 miles.
Washington reports early recognition by Russia of Jews with American passports to head off the 300 to 1 House vote supporting the treaty annulment of 1882. President Taft has supposedly given a quiet hint to the Russian envoy as the issue moves forward.
A proposed resolution to abrogate the treaty is paused and will not be considered until after the holiday recess. Ambassador Corts Gulla of St. Petersburg noted diplomatic channels remain open as discussions continue. Senator Chirom, chair of the Foreign Relations committee, indicated no action while lawmakers are on break.
Boston dispatch reports Richeson lawyers for Reverend Clarence Richeson demand surrender of all evidence against the indicted minister. District Attorney likely to object. John L. Lee intends to return to Virginia as the case enters next week with Morse taking lead. Girl Wanted? Read the Farmer Want Ads.
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