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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
5
James B. Reynolds, of this city, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill in Superior Court this afternoon. Judge Ralph Wheeler sentenced him to 14 to 21 years in prison. The wife, separated, was shot three times. she was at risk of total blindness but later recovered.
Hartford dispatch reports Harry Chapman of Milford was assaulted on Main Street as two men choking him to the rail tried to rob him near a bridge by River. Chapman, who was reputed rich, fought back, resisted, and shouted for help after a struggle that left him briefly unconscious and parts of his belongings, including cash and scarf, stolen. He escaped pursuit and sought help nearby.
Death notices for Bennett and Corcoran list funeral details from their residences. John H Bennett of 243 Austin Street, died December 18 1909 with a December 22 service and burial at St Michaels Cemetery. Joseph J Corcoran, son of Patrick, died December 20 1909 with a December 22 service at Saint Augustines Church and burial at St Michaels Cemetery.
A Danbury fruit merchant Mangani was denied US citizenship on technical grounds because his wife, now his witness, is not a citizen. The decision cites the law requiring witnesses to be US citizens. Meanwhile Issa Naman, a Syrian familiar with Asiatic white eligibility questions, won citizenship with M C A Stamford endorsement and Yale Towne employment. Local officials and attorneys backed Naman, with support from Stamford and Norwalk connections.
A daylight Hartford robbery ends at noon when Harry Williams, claiming to be a Bridgeport salesman, is caught with jewelry and a fur coat from Samuel Hartmann of 200 Collins Street. A maid alerted, a patrolman halted him at gunpoint. police suspect he is part of a professional gang.
Stenographer Norman C. Vibbard was freed from her husband Arkell Vibbard at Severson plant on grounds of desertion. They married Nov 7, 1. The desertion occurred in May 196. Plaintiff says the husband was cruel and often left the home without a cent to buy food, leaving her to go without meals.
A thief stole a dress suitcase belonging to C. C. Arble delaying him for his brother's funeral in Thornton West Virginia. James Bruno, an amateur sleuth, aided by Paul Bizek, searched for the thief and helped prompt the arrest of Frank Herman the landlord. The thief remains at large. Marriage licenses issued include Thomas Connor and Augusta Feller and Frank L. McGuire and Grace Collington.
Funeral services for Rev. M. F. Rigney pastor of St. Augustine’s were held in Seymour with a vast turnout of clergy, parishioners, and church societies. The service featured a lengthy Catholic rite, a sermon by Rev. M. A. Sullivan, and a large choir. Burial followed at St. Augustine’s cemetery amid ceremonies honoring his years of service to Connecticut parishes.
New York reports 3000 shirtwaist strikers seek 10000 for Christmas relief as 2000 funds are spent. A 20000 postcard drive forwards appeals while a Belmont led parade shows placards defending strikers. Philadelphia sees peace overtures as manufacturers grant demands to 400 workers and others consider concessions.
Washington December 21 Congress adjourned until January 4 afternoon, with only a corporal present when the House reassembled. Speaker Cannon was away for holiday rest in Danville Illinois Representative Dalzell acted as Speaker. An investigation into the Pallinger Pinchot controversy is anticipated as Senators Flint and Jones push for broad inquiries into Ballinger and the Forest Service and the charges against him. Ballinger has demanded a thorough investigation by Congress, and may introduce a joint resolution after the holidays threatening further action.
Theodore R Fredericks his wife Mattie and children Ernest 9 Kate 7 Hannah perished in a Yonkers home fire today. Police and firemen rescued a dozen others after they were rendered unconscious by smoke. Lizzie Concetto of 739 Pembroke street fell from a factory platform this morning but escaped with bruises.
Dr Over Thinks of Calling Special Meeting of Health Board for This Purpose. Dr Buggie Ober president of the Board of Health said this afternoon that it was a possibility to create a meeting of the Health to discuss the garbage problem. Commissioner George T Kelly said last night he would be in favor of a special meeting to discuss the subject, though he had not heard that such a meeting would be held.
Washington reports the Senate in executive session confirmed Robert Bacon as ambassador to France and 26 other diplomatic nominations sent by the President. In Norwalk a burst emery wheel shattered the shop, injuring James Carruthers. In New London Professor Theodore S. Woolsey of Yale survived heart trouble and traveled by train to New Haven.
The article lists a wave of diplomatic postings and retirements. Charles S. Francis of Troy moves toward Cuba as Edwin V. Morgan retires, Henry Lane Wilson steps down, and Ington becomes Belgium’s minister. Other shifts include Kerens to Vienna, a Mexico post, Thompson’s retirement, Calhoun’s China link, and Ryan or Pageuri in the Senate amid ministerial reassignments.
At a Common Council meeting the Bridgeport Land and Title Co was granted permission to build a bridge in State street extension spanning Ash Creek to link the city with Fairfield. The project supports a large land tract west of Ash Creek and extends State street toward the Black Rock turnpike in Fairfield. Grading for the Bridgeport side must meet public works requirements including cattle and horses. A separate fire at John Hoffman’s property destroyed two large mece and four poultry houses, causing about 20000 damage. Hoffman was uninsured. New York attorney Reese denied admission to the Connecticut bar after a Superior Court ruling.
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