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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
3
A fragmentary war image shows German soldiers at a field observatory in Flanders. The scene includes ladders reaching a top point with officers observing and a range finder nearby, illustrating cold weather conditions and a cautious approach to frontline observation.
A historical summary notes a lengthy legal clash involving Thaw and New York state authorities. The dispute centers on constitutional surrender and legal costs tied to a trial location, with implications for how state demands are enforced and challenged.
Secretary for Thaw said Mrs Thaw has no comment to make after Washington announced the Supreme Court reversed a federal NH decision that refused to extradite Thaw to New York. Thaw has been in the city for the past months awaiting counsel Philander C Knox remarks.
Special to Parmer reports Judge Edward F. Hallen is seriously ill at St Josephs Hospital. Vision unchanged, he drifts in and out of consciousness but consistently rallies. By press hour he was peacefully sleeping.
A Rivercliffe man received a 400 dollar fine and court costs after pleading. he must close his inn and move away within 70 miles from today. Three waiters were fined 3 dollars and costs. liquor seized was ordered destroyed amid other notices of local affairs.
At Broad Street hall last week the Bricklayers and Decorators union held its annual elections. James Sepatrick was reelected president. Bernard Kiernan became vice president. other officers include Charles Pecakeoal, William recording secretary, A J McKeon financial secretary, Albert Miller treasurer, Joseph Keenan warden, and A J McKeon business agent.
Joseph Basil, aged about 45, was accorded complimentary attention at a banquet but faced a misunderstanding over a read tax in New Mexico. Leopidas M. Lawson reported confusion at 105 Frenistan Avenue after attending a city court session. Police pursued suspects in a red runabout from New York and searched the Gallatly estate area for a man accused of striking a passerby and fleeing eastward. Pocketbook with $25 found. Riccio Capella and Philip Labrie were arrested for breach of the peace at Poli's Theatre for applauding when ordered to stop. A couch fire at 600 Lafayette Street caused a small blaze with $50 damage. A chimney fire at 287 Washington Avenue triggered a still alarm for Chemical Co. 1.
The council plans to review 2184 petitions to abate personal taxes many are exempt or mislisted. A hearing on Samuel Simon’s Stamford trustee account was adjourned as accounts needed revision. The British Christmas Pudding Fund has raised 40000 dollars to fund gifts for sailors soldiers and internees in Holland.
Mayor Mac Fayden has served as acting mayor since Saturday afternoon while Mayor Wilson spends the weekend at Laurel Beach. Wilson sent word he would not attend today’s session, and Alderman Mac Fayden, as council president, will preside over tonight’s meeting.
The common council will consider allowing future payments to Durkin and Lass, builders of the new high school, upon mayoral, public works director, and finance committee approval to avoid delays faced under the current council first-approval rule. Subcontractors have complained of delays, and Alderman Moran previously opposed a similar move.
City Auditor Keating, with his arm in a sling after a wrist injury with a three‑place break, remains at work in City Hall. He says he is thankful it is not worse and that the motorcycle rider is not at fault. he does not know the rider’s name and believes it could have been worse if an automobile were involved.
Coroner Phelan confirmed Medical Examiner Garrick finding that Mrs Jessie Moore died suddenly at 103 State street from natural causes. Testimony from husband Thomas Moore and friend Ida May Way was heard as the coroner’s inquest noted no physician attended. Also noted is the acquittal of Lt Governor W P O Neil and twelve state legislators on illegal claims charges.
Jennie Shalvoy wife of Hugh Shalvey native of Bridgeport dies at home on Homestead street Danbury following a long life as a community figure. She was daughter of the late Bridget Reardon a leading Celtic settler family and mother to a large family with many adult children surviving. Obsequies will be held tomorrow morning from her residence with attendance from locals including siblings May Clark and brothers Dr E F and James L McGovern and other relatives.
Rain halted trimming and ground work on the Municipal Christmas display. Crews expect to finish by tomorrow night with Broad Street fence painting. Reindeer statues donated by Andrew Radel will stand near the white sleigh for Santa’s candy distribution to orphans on Christmas Eve. Merchants donate candy, nuts, oranges. local committees will wrap gifts. Guards of honor invited from United Boys' Brigade and Boy Scouts for four nights. A separate two-car collision on Park Avenue and State Street caused minor injuries. weather caused the accident. General Scott heads to Naco, joined by Generals Pershing and Davis at Bi Paso.
A New York Tribune excerpt notes the sole endowed flagstaff worldwide at the Royal Asylum For the Deaf and Dumb in Mariste England. Erected in the year of King Edward VII's accession, funded by pupils and friends, the collection funded twenty flats and left £40 in the treasury for ongoing maintenance and painting.
A damaged, misspelled passage evokes a solitary figure facing war. The speaker contemplates fear and memory while contrasting village and city scenes. War is personified as a comrade guiding or exposing the speaker to societal reflections.
Government orders refund of penalties assessed for stamp omissions with 60 percent surcharge for procrastination. Individuals must report to local custom house office, file affidavits, and surrender stamps equal to amounts due under the law as inspectors cancel stamps accordingly.
The last tribute was paid to Mrs. Clifford Simonds at a 3 PM funeral from her home. Her daughter was born ten days earlier and died within two days, and the mother died after the bereavement. Rev. A W E B Cook led the service at Grace Methodist Church with Esther Berg singing. Floral tributes came from Graphophone and Locomobile factory associates. Bearers were Adelphian lodge I O O F members. Burial followed at Laer View Cemetery.
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