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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
8
Judge Jordan of Wheeling ordered depositions at the defense request to show a conspiracy against Mrs. Schonk. Additional depositions will be taken at Marietta within the next few days as the trial in January approaches.
Jackson's presents Queen of the Highway a melodrama with a daring rescue scene as an express rider battles wolves and is saved by Rainbow a Rioux maiden. A second act features German Opera Company performing Das Musicala nedel The Old Cross Roads at Sackett's theater offers Arthur Co Aistine's southern tale two nights and a matinee next Friday.
Pittsburg December 2 deposits were taken in the trial of Mrs John D. Schenk accused of poisoning her millionaire husband from Wheeling West Virginia. Attorney D Behen announced the testimony behind closed doors will be of great importance to the case.
Special from United Press reports both Woerman Line steamers Ingbert and Irma Woerman in a fierce gale off the Canary Islands. The Ingbert was disabled and 12 men were said to be off the coast as the Irma Woerman went to assist. Winds grew stronger and both vessels are feared driven far to the northward.
A Painters' union delegation, including J McKeon, Thomas Cummings, James Dunn, and John Stith, urged state support for a tuberculosis bill. The measure seeks a five member, unpaid State Tenement Supervision board, power to call witnesses, and monthly reporting to improve hygiene, with hearings before the board. Obituary notices Nathan G. Miller, youngest son of Frank Miller, was laid to rest at Mountain Grove cemetery after services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Fairfield Avenue.
Boston dispatch reports 17 year old Hattie Le Blanc set to reach West Arichat Capel Breton with Christmas gifts after acquittal in the Clarence F. Glover murder. She traveled with her father and Lillian, then hugged her attorney Melvin Johnson and wife before departure. District Attorney Higgins comments on an unnamed woman once indicted, saying evidence was insufficient.
Alderman Daniel Mahoney of the Second District asks the Common Council to accept his resignation from the Rules Printing and Fire Department committees. He stresses intent to stay as alderman and serve constituents, while criticizing mayoral assignments as unimportant. The resignation was laid on the table pending next meeting.
Chicago December 20 Michael Cudahy founder of the Cudahy meat packing firm left an estate valued at 11 million dollars according to the will filed yesterday. Hospitals and similar institutions receive specified sums and his widow and seven children are to receive annuities.
Officers of the Christian Endeavor Society of the King's Highway chapel have been chosen: President EH A Judson, vice president A G Violet, recording secretary Miss Grace Laing, corresponding secretary Miss Florence Burgess, treasurer Mrs T A Burgess, pianist Miss Agnes R Thomas, representative of C E union Miss Rose Swianerten.
United Irish societies in Bridgeport held a meeting led by Alderman Patrick Cuddy to discuss the Gaelic revival. J J McCarthy urged cooperation, praised the Gaelic League, and outlined its Irish work, including a temperance link and emphasis on Irish history in parochial schools. Delegates pledged support from Emmet club, Gaelic Football club, and Ladies Auxiliary, with a committee elected to contact the Gaelic league envoys.
Orrel A. Parker a New York lawyer and his wife will receive $20 a month for each baby born, under the will of Frederick A. Parker of Los Angeles. Brother William R. Parker would get $30 a month if he marries, and $30 for each child born. The Parker brothers, Princeton alumni, had not heard from Frederick recently.
New Haven Dec 20 The Republican state senators meet tonight at the Union League Club with host the New Haven Senator elect. The gathering is described as social though some expect it to discuss organization of the Senate, committee appointments and legislation. The next Senate will have 21 Republicans and 1 Democrat.
New London reports brakeman P. J. Mullen of the New York New Haven and Hartford line was struck by a freight train near the Midway yards and thrown under the cars. He survived as the train passed over him, though he suffers nervous shock and is hospitalized at Midway hospital.
Alderman Lavery moved a unanimous resolution creating a special committee of the mayor, city attorney and harbor improvements panel to press the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad for dock property on the Pequonnock river. The aim is to secure wharfage for Bridgeport and fund the purchase, with a report due at the first January 1911 meeting. Chairman Paddock urged council members to study the Wall Street wharf area, while Alderman Jackson cautioned that no specific property was named by President Mellen.
The Street committee reported urging a five alderman committee to study the Pequonnock River bridge plan at East Washington Avenue. Mayor named Aldermen Lavery DeForest Conlin Miller and MacFayden. City moves include street signs, sewer on Morehouse Street, upgraded lighting poles, and new frame additions to Arcade and Fairfeld structures. Public Works requests charter amendment for street sprinkling phối with railroad rights of way. Election of Hanson to Park Board confirmed. City Engineer cites higher costs. extra $400 needed. Petition referred to Ways and Means.
Saverio Lavano, charged with arson, appeared before Justice of the Peace Clifford Street in East Haven and was remanded on a $5,000 bond. The state presented no evidence. Grand Juror E Dibble led the case as more arrests in the same matter are anticipated and further developments are expected.
Rochester headlines the Board of Education announcing the abolition of five high school fraternities and sororities. They cite exclusive class distinctions, artificial social standards, and distraction from studies as reasons. The move aims to foster democratic equality and reduce burdensome costs in school life.
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