19 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
A sensational testimony session unfolds with Tessie Spinello recounting how brass checks tied to the underworld finances surface in the Jennie Travellers murder case. Witnesses describe Buonomo’s arrest, intoxication, and attempted flight as police close in, with details from a range of witnesses and officers.
Arthur C Edwards of 215 French Street rushed to help a stalled D M Reads truck in front of his home. He retrieved first aid supplies from his garage and a fire started mixing gasoline oil and fire. Edwards smothered the blaze with sand and ashes. damage estimated at 250 dollars.
Coroner Phelan holds an inquest in the county courthouse to determine if heroin caused May Cantrell Meeker's death in Meeker. Medical examiner Garlick, Dr McCarthy, Fred Meeker, and landlady Mrs O'Byrne testified as witnesses as city officials weigh whether heroin contributed to her sudden death on Main Street.
Formal notice of appeal was served on District Attorney Whitman and Sing Sing Warden Kennedy today by former Magistrate Charles G F Wahle in the cases of four gunmen in the death house at Sing Sing awaiting execution with Lieut Becker for the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal. The appeal filing automatically stays the case and the court of appeals decision is not expected for about a year.
Executors of the Clapp Spooner estate file papers to annex a Fairfield tract with Brooklawn frontage and 900 foot depth to Bridgeport. Judge Robert DeForest and Frank Staples push the move as deputies serve notice. Previous attempts have failed.
Nora Lackey, 21, a suffragette, was sentenced to three months in prison by Westminster Magistrate Court for turning in a false fire alarm. She is the third suffragette jailed for such an offense in London.
New Haven Dec 19 The New Haven road issued a statement that it will promptly comply with Chief Engineer Elwell's recommendations for the track and roadbed between New Haven and the New York state line. Proposals include replacing ties, renewing decayed bridge guard timbers, and replacing loose guard angle irons.
Emperor William and German princes attended the Munich funeral of Prince Luitpold Bavarian regent and statesman who died a week ago. The event drew royal family members and European representatives as crowds gathered for the ceremony. Prince Luitpold had served as regent since 1886 and was renowned as a leading statesman and warrior.
Chicago December 1. An inaugural parade of women's suffrage advocates will be held in Washington on March 2. Believers from across the country will march, as decided by the National American Woman's Association executive board session. It aims to be the most striking inaugural event.
J Pierpont Morgan faces the steel trust probe revealing how his banks financed railroads and the United States Steel Corp. He describes underwriters, voting trusts, and director appointments while denying a money trust. Morgan insists he approved all key board selections and pricing, emphasizing concentration over open competition.
St. Louis December 18 Finley J Shepard plans a pending January wedding to Miss Helen M Gould. Shepard has answered congratulatory letters and telegrams and shaken many hands since the engagement was announced. He will travel to New York soon to meet his fiancée and finalize wedding details.
Washington reports a full pardon granted today to Captain Williams H. Van Schack, master of the excursion steamship Slocum, whose 1911 disaster killed hundreds. The decision comes after years of stigma from a prior one year sentence served at Sing Sing, with the pardon effectively absolving him of the death doom tied to the Slocum tragedy.
Trenton reports Gov Wilson to push far reaching anti trust legislation before resigning to seek the presidency. He will require a dollar for dollar physical valuation behind corporate capitalization. Wilson conferred with Democrats leader Leon S Taylor to gauge support for early reform laws to be signed prior to his departure.
Delilah Bush of this city files divorce proceedings against Frank K. Bush of this city naming his sister Zuldah Wonderly as co-respondent. The plaintiff alleges indiscretions at Washington Conn and in this city and desertion on September 25, 1909. The couple married July 15, 1909. Mrs Bush’s maiden name was Delilah Wonderly. The action is returnable to the January term of the superior court.
Francesca 9o chillito reported to police that last night two men held him up along the post road near Byram's bridge and robbed him of 200 dollars. He said a gun was held to his head during the assault.
Torrington December 18 real estate deal ranks as a major local sale as the Connolly Inn changes hands from the Frank Connolly estate to a group led by William H Morrigan Daniel Pullin Dennison Tal fot Ann James and Molfett for a reported price of 3751000
New York officials led by Alderman Henry Curran announce a graft probe into employers paying substandard wages to young women in vice districts. Curran vows harsher action against those who exploit workers while contrasting efforts to holdKeepers of dens accountable, as debates over city conditions widen.
Debut accounts to pews of detectives guard goods as shoplifting rises in local stores. Reports name women of means tempted to pilfer. several cases heard in court include Mary Bubaleki 23 from Sprece Street fined for stealing from Ten Cent as $4.05. Rosie Jacobelli 15 was fined for stealing a silver mesh bag. others discharged due to lack of evidence at Lyman Jewelry cellar robbery.
In Princeton on December 14 a jubilee event celebrating Woodrow Wilson was held. The president elect, praised by officials, plans to sleep again in the bed where he was born as part of the observance. The governor noted his intention to rest in the room where the future U S leader spent his boyhood days.
A dispute over soap quantity ended with a woman throwing a pint of caustic soft soap at driver Glanewski of a Nichols Street soap wagon. He rushed to Enwepsenr hospital with injuries while Dr. W. H. Curley treated him. Suspected motive tied to a savings dispute with the woman.
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