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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
5
Prof James Allns opened a new grill and cafe with a cabaret concert and refined service attracting hundreds of residents. Attendants in evening dress served a luncheon. the grill aims to cater to theatre parties and banquets with free concerts and rotating singers. Prof Atlas supervised the event with praise. New facilities promise all day service.
Rudolph Loth a native of Bebra Saxony and Bridgeport resident since 1854 died at 73 after a life as a stair builder with his son George. He helped found the Germania Society and served in local police and hand drawn fire brigades, leaving a large circle of friends and a long marriage jubilee from 1909. He left eight surviving children.
Dick Miller of this city meets Dan Shea of New London December 26 in a six round bout at the latter pace. Miller trains here and hopes to win the Whaler's scalp. Tommy Daly handles Miller and also manages Jimmy Carter. Daly is ready to pit Miller against A Keichel at any weight.
Local 258 International Bartenders League marks its tenth year with a banquet for about 490 guests at Lincoln Hall on Christmas Eve. A vaudeville show features local and New York performers, with Edward Mortarity and James Murphy distributing a commemorative book and program. The arrangement committee includes Fred Smith as chair and James Lavery, Edward Murphy, and others.
Special from United Press says coastal disturbance off Hatboro near North Carolina and a central storm affect central and western towns. Snow and rain likely across the lake region today with a rising temperature through the night. Moderate east to southeast winds and a warmer trend tonight and Friday expected.
Hearing before Probate Judge Hollen addressed Mrs Lucy B Wellman of Bethany Conn request to appoint a conservator over Frederick W Maddell a Civil War veteran living with daughter Catherine Lewis in Fairfield Avenue Black Hook. Maddell 50 monthly pension and $600 bank balance. Four children oppose conservatorship three favor. Witness Dr F L Pay said Maddell thoroughly competent to manage affairs.
Rome dispatch says Pope Pius may select Fisher Mer or Mar Stagni to succeed Cardinal Falconio as Apostolic Delegate to Washington. Vatican circles cite Cardinal Vanutelis recommending Mer and Stagni for the post in a decision pending.
Mayor Wilson confirms two doctor appointees to the health board Dr William J Mc Laughlin and Dr David M Trecartin with terms to January Jam 1 The outgoing Osborn and Bogart praised for their work and the board to elect a sanitary inspector and clerk amid a garbled local health department scene
Washington reports a heated debate between Representative Underwood and Representative Payne over Taft's message on the work schedule. The House supposedly vindicated the Democratic cause as the measure moved to print amid factional tensions.
Local report recounts a fight between a sportsman named Wheeler and a wild cat during a community event. The cat was trapped after Wheeler attempted to pursue it, and the man was injured in the handling. A weighing record lists the creature at 24 pounds.
A court term opened with social notices and personal matters recorded. The docket includes filings by Wemapten Way In Charge Of Terveilioms and Mine Mead of Southport Payers, with cash values noted around $1826.48 and $2,000 in involved transactions. The case returns to the January term for adjudication.
M F McKenna and Alfred H Terry the outgoing and incoming city engineers met with Andrew M Cooper to discuss probable costs of public works for the coming fiscal year beginning April 1. The conference aimed to refine rough estimates into finalized figures at a later meeting.
A Bridgeport By-Products plant incident left Carmine Gargano aged 35 with both bones of his right forearm fractured after his hand was caught in a belt pulley. He was treated at Emergency hospital.
Maf Abraham Hammerstein appeared in police court seeking warrants for bigamy non-support and attempted murder against her husband son of Oscar Hammerstein the impresario. She said she would work if he would not pay her bill. In Hartford Max Zasera a coal shoveler was badly injured after being struck by a switch engine and underwent surgery. his shoulder is fractured and internal injuries are serious.
Lagion i Leaders a the Miners Union held a conference today and decided to submit the question of a national strike to a referendum vote. The men demand higher pay and better working conditions while operators refuse relief. Another money prize for a New Slogan To Replace Old Elms announced in New Haven. A prize of 525 was awarded for Old Elms Museum. new prize planned between 30 and 100 dollars.
Dr W J A O Hara will read a paper tonight to the Tri State Medical Society in Newark X titled Appea Fire and Burgers of the Abdomen. The society includes prominent physicians from New York New Jersey and Connecticut and many leading medical men were expected to attend.
Arguments were heard today in the trial of Thomas Cannerare of Stamford on a charge of assault with intent to murder Antonio Zito of Stamford. Attorney Jake J. Cuneo of Norwalk argued for the accused, claiming alibis and identity. Assistant State's Attorney Carter argued for the prosecution. the jury deliberation continued.
The obituary notes Jane McCouef widow of Theme McCouef was interred at Mountain Grove cemetery after services at 2:30 PM. Reverend John Maclanen Richardson officiated the ceremony held at a local widow’s home on Prospect Street.
Roger Bresnahan manager of the St. Louis National League club said he filed charges against Charles W Murphy owner and president of the Chicago Cubs before the National Commission. Bresnahan alleged Murphy called him a liar and threatened to drive him from organized baseball. Kelly Keenahan declined to comment until formal action is taken.
North Stamford avenue resident N M Higby installs a high power electric lamp in his henhouse with a switch in his bedroom. He can wake at 3 am and flood the coop with light to cause hens to lay at all hours. The bright setup also startles thieves at the farm.
Hartford December twenty first bidders filed sixteen proposals to buy state bonds at the state treasurer's office. The sale offers four thousand dollars of bonds at four percent interest issued July first nineteen eleven and maturing July first nineteen thirty three. Bonds may be coupon or registered and were authorized by the last Legislature. Tax exemption questions were raised for savings banks unless issued to aid railroad construction. attorney general opinions discuss exemption for banks under General Statutes.
Hartford and Estabrook & Co led a joint bid for 4 million dollars of 5 percent state bonds with 1 015 98 per 1000, among 40 bidders, all close. Separate item reports bishop Elbert Talbot of Bethlehem Diocese underwent surgery and was listed in favorable condition.
With Dennis Kelly set to become sealer of weights and measures, Bayette and Arnold allies face shifts. Bayette, a Republican tied to Thomas Arnold Jr and John Lynch, may move to the street department as inspector or foreman, signaling discipline for aligning with Arnold against the King machine in the Seventh district.
Lynn Mass December 21 Harry N Atwood began the longest hydro a eroplane flight starting from the Point of Pines at 10 55 am bound for Providence Rhode Island about 50 miles away unaccompanied He aimed to follow the water route Providence December 21 Atwood landed outside the town limits at 1 38 pm after a flight from Lynn in a hydro aeroplane both he and his machine in good shape despite biting conditions
New York December 2. National charges against District Attorney Whitman were leveled by Samuel Bernstein, brother-in-law of Max Blanck, and partner Isaac Harris, who stand trial for manslaughter over the March Triangle Shirtwaist Co. fire death of 146 workers. Bernstein testified about interactions with Whitman and the locked ninth floor door Bernstein says was usually unlocked.
The funeral for Aliea Wiseman wife of John C Wiseman was held today from the home on 668 Housatonic Avenue and later at St Patrick’s Church where Rev Father Curran celebrated a high mass of requiem. Numerous friends attended and pallbearers included John Wallace Michael Connolly James Kelly Jerome Williams John Ford and William Rouss. Burial followed in St Michael’s Cemetery. The death of Thomas J Sullivan formerly of 48 Colorado Avenue occurred yesterday in Shelton after a lingering illness He was years old He is survived by a widow two children and one sister Mrs John B Kiely of the city He was a member of Court Pequonneck F of A.
Judge Carpenter rules against alleged beef trust defendants on several counts. Defense exceptions noted. judge signals possible further action on motions and evidence. Special from United Press.
A preliminary report from Crited Proms 2 station notes nine people injured when an elevator collapsed or fell. Details about location timing and affected individuals remain incomplete. Authorities urge caution as investigations continue.
Reports from Viena claim Emperor Frans Jose is in declining health and near death after police seized many papers. The aging ruler was said to be seriously ill as word spread of his condition despite public assurances.
Former Senator Arnold Arnold Jr. remains comfortable at St. Vincent's Hospital after a surgical procedure. Doctors expect postoperative improvements and a steady return to health following the operation to remove guppetet kigmey nore.
A distorted report notes federal law requiring corporations to report inventory at year end. It mentions Loco Company and several large factories, including a Bridgeport site, that may close or modify inventories to comply. The piece references seasonal impact and potential interference with long standing business practices.
Special from United Press New York reports the Atlantic Coast Line of Connecticut approved a increase in the quarterly dividend from 2 to 3 percent. The change becomes payable on January 20 and June 30 to stockholders of record as of March 25 and September 30.
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