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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
9
Two day only sale offers deep cuts on Eastern mink muffs and coats, grey and black fur accessories, silks, hats, and coats. Highlights include Eastern Mink Muffs at $8, Black Caracul and Tarreta Silky Petticoats, Willow Plumes from $8.98 to $39.98, and Tailored Suits and Skirts reduced to under $15. Prices shown for a range of coats, capes, shawls, scarves, and dresses.
Judge Ralph Wheeler denies motions to set aside the verdict and imposes life in prison on Napoleon Bissonnette for a shooting deemed premeditated and sparked by ill will. Demery’s assault on Bissonnette is described as slight and momentary, with the fatal shot fired while Demery did not see it. An appeal to the Supreme Court is filed after sentencing. The article also notes Emmet Club officers elected and updates from United Irish Societies.
The Wells Fargo Express Company stockholders voted to raise capital from eight million to twenty four million dollars. A special dividend of three hundred dollars per share will be paid from the surplus to allow stockholders to subscribe for two new shares for each one share owned.
Judge James F. Walsh in Greenwich fines Mrs. Sarah McNiff owner of a saloon at 1230 Railroad Avenue 100 dollars for keeping open on Sunday. Frequenters Heinie Berger and Henry Smokey fined 10 dollars each. Cartwright gambler fined 25 dollars and costs. his wife pays. Kate Robinson admitted intoxication and gets 20 days. George Leppert ordered to bond to pay wife 4 dollars weekly for six months and faces jail. he has two minor children.
Foreman for Benjamin construction on Main street reports tools valued at 75 dollars vanished over a month. A Cutlery Co. employee was found dead by his mistress on Harriet Street, with medical examiner citing Bright's disease and heart trouble. funeral arrangements are listed for East Main Street undertakers and Lakeview cemetery.
Torrential rain disrupted King Leopold’s funeral in Brussels as crowds packed streets and crepe adorned buildings. International figures attended, including United States Minister Henry Lane Wilson, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Archduke Franz Salvator. The ceremony at St. Michel and St. Gudule paused amid the downpour, while Princesses Louise Stephanie and Clementine attended.
Nelson, living at 6 East Main Street, was convicted of drunkenness and assault but discharged by the city court after Officer Finnegan intervened. His wife testified he is a hard worker who had not drunk for two years, though he recently drank beer and returned home with a temper. The judge warned him not to repeat the offense or face punishment next time. The case highlights how drink caused the trouble and led to the defendant’s release on about the Christmas peacekeeping move.
Community efforts in Bridgeport bring Christmas cheer to inmates at St. Vincent's and Bridgeport Orphan Asylum. Slum workers plan about 150 food baskets funded by blue kettles, Rouland family donations, and Queen's Daughters aid.
A report details a series of assaults on English officials including the killing of Colonel Wyllie in India and a theatre shooting aimed at Jack son, with mentions of bomb plots against Lord Minto and other high figures. In Bucharest, Roumanian Premier Brateanu was wounded by a Romanian anarchist.
From Rome United Press report on December 22 states the Pope is bedbound with another gout attack. Doctors say there is no alarm and all audiences are temporarily suspended.
Alexander Comstock theatrical manager and promoter of Minstrel companies died of heart disease at his New York home today. He was a well known figure in the profession. Torrington arraigned Stanislaw Makowicz for murder at a Polish christening on December 12. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the superior court with trial set for February.
The store promotes joyful Christmas shopping with prompt service and ready gift options. It promises abundant stocks in Toyland and a broad range of items from sleds and skates to silver, books, linens, furs, and china, assuring customer satisfaction.
In Hartford the Danbury Hatters case exposes the American Anti Boycott Association admitting its existence and funding. Loewe testifies the group backs his suit to recover damages from boycott of goods before 1903, funded by assessments from eastern manufacturers. The case pits manufacturers against organized labor and could reshape labor relations.
A wing of the Central Illinois Hospital for the Insane burned leaving inmates fleeing into the cold. Despite no deaths or injuries reported, officials fear some inmates were seriously affected by the panic. Firemen contained the blaze as inmates were restrained from jumping from windows. Three hundred women were evacuated safely amid the chaos in Jacksonville Illinois on December 22.
Berlin reports a plan by the German Evangelical Women's League to compel all German girls to undergo domestic training by law, mirroring mandatory military service for men. The campaign started today as part of a broader conscription proposal.
Giovanni Caruso of Hackleyville appeared in Superior Court this morning to obtain his first citizenship papers. He was accompanied by Jesse James who denied any remote kinship to the famed outlaw, while Caruso claimed a distant link to the singer.
Charles L Warner confessed stealing 640000 from the Big Four as Cincinnati treasurer and pleaded guilty to a 5000 theft indictment in a court session. He was sentenced to six years in the Ohio penitentiary by Judge Nobbs. A probate notice states Lucy Oll, a minor, was committed to the county home. her father is deceased and her mother jailed.
Cardinal Satelli is ill in Rome with nephritis and a weak heart. He has received hundreds of sympathy messages from churchmen and lay people in America after visits here. Born in 1839, his health has been fragile for over a year. Archbishop Ireland recently praised him in a glowing tribute.
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