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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
5
John Donnelly, 25, a teamster employed by a local garment maker, was shot and killed early today amid a strike-related confrontation. He drove his wagon after being hit, then lost consciousness a half mile away and died at a hospital, with no clue to his attacker.
Dennis Hackett trolleyman of 624 Barnum avenue slipped on ice near his home and fractured his right forearm. He was taken to emergency hospital and treated by Dr. Krause. Also notices of deaths and funeral arrangements for Seitz Nash Porter Sturll Dixon Donovan and McCall are listed with funeral details and locations.
The third annual Ridgeport Poultry Pyeon and Pet Stock show opened at Lincoln Hall Cannon Street at 10 this morning. A large turnout of poultry fanciers from various cities attended, with 30 silver cups and 250 special prizes announced as awards.
In London Tit-Bits the crested hoadzin of British Guiana is described as the sole survivor of a fossil-rich race. Hatchlings arrive with four legs and tree toad like climbing ability. Forelimbs rapidly transform into winged structures. adults lack wing claws and have weak thumbs, making nestlings resemble quadrupeds.
The piece cites Tung Po on teamaking urging scalding hot water and a hot teapot. It prescribes using running water boiled over a lively charcoal fire, warns against hastily boiling and praises spring and river water over well water, describing the water’s boiling as sparkling crabs eyes to pearls.
In a playful exchange, May Bricht ley’s admirer asks a young brother about a suitor visiting his sister. The brother hedges, saying he does not know the man’s name and only calls him April Showers because he brings May flowers. The remark contrasts material life with a spiritual world, a theme noted by Joubert.
An early 1910 elopement from White Plains, New York, ending today in Civil Superior court, saw Judge William H. Williams annul the marriage of Anna M. Brooks of Stamford and William A. Brooks of New Haven. The marriage, begun Sept 22, 1910, involved a 17 year old bride and a 19 year old chauffeur. The union faltered as illness arose. he urged return to her parents or navy enlistment, she left and has not seen him since. She now uses the maiden name Anna M. Wasserlein.
Philadelphia December 20 United States Circuit Court of Appeals judges Gray Buffington and Lanning ordered the Temple Iron Company practically dissolved. Railroads and other investors may not vote its stock or participate in management, disrupting a medium used to control output in the anthracite region. J F Reynolds for the government filed an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. The decree found the Temple Iron Company an illegal combination but did not convict the railroads of conspiracy.
Washington reports a bill to form a committee for a Lincoln memorial, favorably reported by Senator Root with Senator Cullom set to call it up after holidays. Cleveland suggests taking Mrs Alms gift to ease Cincinnati tensions, while Mrs Taft persists with plans for a memorial despite Alms withdrawal.
F A Crilly of Windsor, 46, was struck by the rear overhang of a streetcar at Golden Hill and Main Streets while crossing behind a trolley. He suffered a slight cut on the left cheek with heavy bleeding but was treated at the emergency hospital. doctor H R Bennett deemed the wound trivial.
D. D. Smith at 44 Fairfield Avenue offers a full line of smokers articles. Fine briar and meerschaum pipes tobacco cigar holders and pouches, plus cigars in boxes of 25 50 and 100. Special attention to ladies selecting gifts.
London reports the completed returns show Conservatives 272, Liberals 272, Laborites 42, Nationalists 4, O'Brienites 10. The net shift since last January is Liberals losing three and Conservatives one to Laborites and Nationalists, with two O'Brienites likely to ally with Redmond Nationalists.
Washington reports the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections formally adopted a report exonerating Senator Lorimer who had been accused of election through money. The action follows the lengthy inquiry into his Illinois senatorial election.
Hartford dispatch details the official report from the state canvassers showing Governor-elect Simeon Baldwin winning 77,243 votes to Republican Goodwin's 73,526, with Baldwin carrying Hartford and most counties. Socialist Robert Hunter 12,179 and Prohibitionist Emil Hohenthal 2,026 votes are listed, plus state ticket tallies for comptroller, attorney general, treasurer, and lieutenant governor candidates.
A young woman tells of meeting Carroll in New York and being entangled in a scheme for money and luxuries. They fled to Hartford where Carroll’s actions included coercion and manipulation. The Dressellerl, nearly 19, awaits the case outcome in the House of the Good Shepherd. Carmine Rose and Mary Rose, 13, await sentences in Stamford cases related to similar offenses. Fornino pleads guilty to assault with intent to kill and receives one year in jail after a pistol incident with David Lloyd and an exchange with police captain Pennington.
The Senate confirmed two postmaster nominations this afternoon. Frank M. Buckland of Hartford Connecticut and George W. Merritt of Greenwich Connecticut received Senate approval.
Washington December 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroad freights on export and import goods are governed by the long and short haul clause. Carriers may not charge more for a shorter haul over the same line in the same direction without commission authority. Rate variation is determined by comparing export to export or import to import rates.
The Weather Light reports light snow tonight for Bridgeport Conn with colder conditions tomorrow. Local forecast calls for a sharp drop in temperatures and brisk winds as the front moves through.
The passage discusses practical dresser and toilet-table gifts for women. It notes that actual necessities in quality and convenient cases are valued, with gifts readily found by gift-seekers.
A display advertises ostrich plumes in white and black, noting graceful willow shapes and rare color varieties. The collection emphasizes beauty and value with prices from six to thirty-two dollars and notes availability on the second floor.
In the fourth-floor china section tables display gifts at $1 and 75 cents with other tables offering even lower prices. A wide range of dishes from salvers to cracker jars and cake plates is shown. Take the elevator to view and choose.
A 1911 Delineator promotion touts yearly gift subscriptions as ideal for housewives and fashion-minded women. The magazine promises enhanced content and popularity, with twelve issues for a dollar, while also advertising elegant vanity items in the main floor display such as ebony and birds eye maple toilet sets, special cabinets, Parisian ivory manicure sets, and atomizers priced from 25 cents to 15 dollars.
A small lot of handbags from our agent across the sea is now in stock. They feature seal or saffion leather with silk lining, many in a purple shade Europe predicts will be popular. Prices range from five to nine dollars. Left of Main street at
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