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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
5
An explosion at the Vulcan Mine near Newcastle Colorado entombs between 418 and 450 miners. The mine, owned by Rocky Mountain Fuel Company, has unknown cause. In Lynchburg Virginia a fire in the retail district caused about $200000 damage.
Torrington on December 16 a ten year old boy Frank Riccia jumped from the rear of a truck wagon into the path of an auto owned by contractor Joseph Mascetti and driven by his chauffeur William Asman. He was seriously injured, treated by a physician, then taken to Litchfield County Hospital in Winsted. A note on a separate item mentions the smallest fine ever imposed in Paterson for shooting traps and a bereavement thank you card from Mrs John Kennedy.
Obituary notices announce the death of Michael Lynch with funeral details from M J Gannon funeral home and St Augustine's church, interment at St Michael's cemetery. Also funeral notices for Anna Irene Weeks and Catherine A Horan with addresses, church processions, and interment at St Michael's cemetery.
New York reports a mixed start as speculative issues rise while investment shares weaken. American Telephone rebounds from a low, New Haven gains, but Canadian Pacific and Illinois General fall to yearly lows. Pullman Harvester and GE drop sharply, market broad prices slip, yet trading gains noted from stronger steel tone and lower European copper supply. Bond market stays firm.
Washington December 16 The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether states can hold safe deposit companies liable for inheritance taxes on contents stored by patrons The Illinois law requires retention of enough to pay the tax before delivering box contents to heirs The National Safe Deposit Company argues the law violates contract obligations while Illinois contends the state must know an estate’s extent to protect its interests
Paris reports the French foreign office instructed ambassadors to inform Germany that France accepts a British plan allowing Greece to retain nine of the eleven islands she occupied in the Italian war. The two to be returned are Tenedos and Imbros to Turkey. Italy should return the eleven islands it occupied in Tripoli to Turkey.
Washington reports Tampico’s water supply is back to normal after rebels cut it off. Rebels have retreated a considerable distance toward the city, with renewed attack possible once their artillery arrives from Victoria. Refugees await transfer to ships as Morro Castle and Kronprinzessin Cecilie sail to Vera Cruz for those wishing to depart Tampico.
A big bowling contest at the Elks home on State street pits team D led by Frank Mills against team F captained by Charlies Chadwick. More than three hundred Elks are expected to attend as team lineups include Clifford Quinn Utz McCauley Grant Mills for D and Sullivan McCarthy Mercer Cleary Hurley Chadwick for F. The winner will be declared the rightful champions of the recent tournament after an 8:30 start and a postmatch Hike social session.
A large number of women attended the mission retreat at Sacred Heart Church last evening. Rev. Thomas A. Judge delivered the opening sermon followed by the rosary and benediction. The retreat will run for one week with daily masses at 5 30, 6 and 7 o clock each morning.
Cleve Cut hbertson, recently convicted of murdering three members of the Dillon family at Ray, North Dakota, was seized from the William County jail by a mob today and hanged from a bridge near Williston.
Washington dec 16 officers of the order of the carabao assured administration officials they harbor no hostility to president wilsons philippine policy while dining last week and staging burlesques on cabinet members. rear admiral howard and other officers conferred with secretary garrison and promised a report of the banquet. a moon of criticism surrounds the insurrecto song sung at the dinner portraying filipino rebels and american soldiers amid tensions over wilsons order for an investigation.
Bridgeport ranks first in health and second in population, with a November population of 111,371 and lower deaths and contagious disease cases than Hartford, New Haven, or Waterbury. November births reached 314 and marriages 133. under one year deaths numbered 22, ages 1 to 5 years 13, and over 13 years 41. Reported infectious diseases include measles 40, scarlet fever 6, infantile paralysis 2, diphtheria and croup 26, whooping cough 1, typhoid fever 3, consumption 1. John H. Townsend, M D, secretary, notes smallpox epidemics in Naugatuck and Willimantic and urges vaccination.
Hartford December 16 A U S district court session collapsed when Dr Jacob W Horter and co defendants Dr Frederick H Latterner and Louis Latterner fled before trial. Judge Edwin S Thomas ordered Deputy Marshal Hawley to seize the $1000 bond forfeited. The Latterners pledged to reimburse the bondsman A G Nystrom, while authorities search for Horter who is described as nervous and potentially not reasoning clearly for flight. The trio had been involved in a Hartford based medical practice accused of conspiring to use the mails to defraud prospective patients.
Beginning Thursday the store will stay open evenings until Christmas with a 9 o'clock closing. The shop promotes homey gifts for men including bathrobes from 3 to 12 dollars, housecoats and slippers, a raincoat range up to 20 dollars, and a cane selection from 2.50 to 5 dollars. Main floor rear.
Picked by men who know what other men like these ties promise satisfaction for any man. Colors and patterns suit both quiet and bold styles. Some beauties priced at 50 cents while others at 25 cents. Right of Main street door.
The store describes a helpful, welcoming approach with easy access to a diverse holiday catalog. Featured titles include travelogues, history, biographies, fiction, poetry, and a 10 volume set of Wild Animals Wild Flowers Fairy Tales Myths Poems Heroes priced at $5.
Durable leather case military brushes offered for about the value of the case. Ebony and other woods, some French ivory with fine bristles. Also cuff links and scarf pin sets in harmonizing pattern at $1. Gold front display on the main floor front, ideal for a traveling man.
Small price brings extra value and beauty for shoppers in a rapid sale. Vanity cases and coin holders in gilt or oxidized silver with options for one or two spaces for coins. Gold plated vanity sets, oxidized finishes, and top options priced at $1. Bracelets plain or engraved with good weight, worth $3 to $4 at $2. Watches include sterling silver models at $8.50 and oxidized wrist watches at $5.50.
Mesh bags described as unusual value with French-gray finish and unbreakable mesh. Frames of German silver, pierced or plain designs. Silk lining, sizes 5 and 6 inches with prices listed, centric aisle front display.
An advertisement lists a range of seasonal sports and hobby items with prices. Hockey skates, American club skates, girls skates, skating shoes, sleds including Flexible Flyer, Brownie and Kodak cameras, Hawkeye and other brands, footballs, striking bags, gloves, indoor baseball, and basketballs with prices from under a dollar to about six dollars.
The trial of the case has been postponed to January 13 while officials pursue the recapture of Dr Horter. The delay centers on securing the missing defendant and rescheduling proceedings.
The funeral of Mrs Bridget Honna will be held tomorrow at the Catholic church in New Milford at 10 a m. Interment will be at New Milford. Daniel E Reardon’s funeral was held from his father’s home and St Mary’s church with a large turnout and floral tributes. interment followed at St Michael's cemetery. Maude Pardoe died after a short illness at 885 Hancock avenue. she leaves a mother, two brothers, a sister, and was with the Columbia Graphophone Company. Funeral services for John Kennedy were conducted at 361 Nichols street and St Mary’s church with a requiem mass sung by Rev Fr Mulcahy. interment at St Michael's. Margaret Offerle died Sunday. funeral 8:20 am at Cullinan and Mullins, with mass at Church of the Sacred Heart and burial at St Michael's.
Hans Schwidt sprang to his feet in the courtroom and denied the claim he was sane when he killed Anns Aumulien. The prosecutor pressed the insanity defense as Judge Olcott opened the case. The defense vowed to prove long standing mental imbalance and to emphasize witnesses from the defendant’s family and past medical testimony.
Washington December 16 Dr William J Morton who served a term in Atlanta penitentiary with Julian Hawthorne for complicity in mining stocks selling frauds has been pardoned by President Wilson to restore his civil rights as of December 10.
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