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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
One day remains before Christmas as retailers slash prices across merchandise. The special offers include discounts on popular items, with shoppers urged to act fast to secure savings before the holiday.
Kampala December 23 The party left for Albert Nyanza after two remarkable experiences in the Ugandan pen Dandiwa the 12 year old King of Uganda presented The Ameri flag was some the latter building in Uganda and the United States flag were raised during the visit
The government filed a writ of appeal to the Supreme Court from Judge Holt's decision in the Southern District of New York. He ruled that certain sugar trust officials were exempt from prosecution by the statute of limitations. The Department of Justice filed the appeal today.
In this city on Wednesday December 22 1903 James Whelehan died. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at 623 Knowlton Street on Friday December 34 at 930 am. Service will be held at St Charles church at 9 o clock. Burial will take place in St Michael's Cemetery.
The police department seeks 138039.75 to cover patrolmen costs for the year, with 108 staff including clerks. Five new patrolmen cost 5018.75 at 2.75 per day, plus detailed salaries for superintendent, captains, sergeants, and 400 Grade A patrolmen at 3.25 and others at 2.75. Additional funds cover Police & Charities building needs, garage for wagons, and lighting city hall.
Nicola Sportone and Vito Di Rosa peddlers faced Justice of the Peace Farry Lyons over a horse deal. Sportone traded a three legged trotter to Di Rosa and now sues for $90 promised as boot. Di Rosa says he noticed the defect after the exchange and refused the boot while Sportone claims the lump was minor and demands the money.
Charles Koch, found unconscious in an attic room on Poplar Street two days after a suspected gas asphyxiation, showed slight improvement but remains in a coma. The incident prompted medical checks and continued monitoring.
Hartford December report says 350 tire workers are on strike at Hartford Rubber Works. They formed the first tire makers union in the country and plan to organize other plants. The local plant, working day and night, faces rising pressure as officials refuse to treat with the strikers as a group, preferring individual talks.
Local post office reports an unprecedented rush of outgoing mail as Henry W. Lyon notes the operation is up to the minute. Last year the rush before Christmas overwhelmed the staff with 10 000 to 30 000 cards. this year better facilities and a larger force improve dispatch. Mail destined for Santa Claus is forwarded to Washington DC for disposition. By noon today the pileup was cleared and baggage cars were used to carry pouches while railway clerks strive to keep pace with growing volume.
Boston reports a new airship by the Boston Aeronautical Manufacturing Company promising a 12 passenger craft. Inventor Albert Gouldhart plans a May flight with lift of 2500 pounds and a 5000 foot ascent, then glide to cross the Atlantic in two days. Also local ads note seafood and a license issue involving Joseph F. Westman and O Connor.
A fire in Seaview Avenue home of Col T B Warren destroyed a large pile of paper in a cellar box. Firemen reached the blaze quickly using chemicals. the house was damaged but not uninhabitable. The Warren family will keep holidays at home. A similar fire occurred five years ago during Christmas week, partially destroying the house.
Special report from United Press notes the sudden death of Senator A J McLaurin from heart failure. Mississippi lawmakers debate interim appointments, with Gov Noel delaying naming a successor until after the funeral and the Legislature reconvenes January 4. Vardaman is favored by prognosticators to win the seat. McLaurin’s term ends in 1913. Money’s ends in 1911. Williams already elected to Money’s seat. The question is whether an interim appointee can be seated and how the terms would align.
The Bridgeport police lack a department contingency fund and would not loan cash to detectives. Officers traditionally pay their own travel and wait for reimbursement, but low department funds near Christmas hinder out of town work to recover jewel thefts committed by two young men now in police hands.
Mayor Buckingham received a Christmas and New Year greeting from Jemm ens Kloefkorn secretary and treasurer of the Challenge Cutlery Co. He plans to spend the holidays in Germany.
The funeral of Margaret widow of Petrick Carroll began at her 168 Carroll avenue home at 8 30 am and proceeded to St Marys church for a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev Father Murphy presided with Deacon Broderick and Sub Deacon Mucahy. Frank Munich sang Nearer My God to Thee. Floral offerings were many and handsome. Pit bearers included Michael Kherney John Reilly Conrad Hockenberger John Daly Patrick Barry and John Tracy. The remains were borne to St Michaels cemetery with committal services.
The United Press report from New York notes Island at the opening of the stock market up 15 8, second preferred rising 1 2, Pennsylvania strong while Western Union Steel common pull others down. Early price movement shows varied activity as speculative interest centers in Peating and Webaches. Rock Island up 1, Reutine second preferred up 3 more. A burglary at Arctic Street home ends with three jewels taken from Mrs. F A Morehouse, including a garnet and two diamonds.
A store vows full, vigorous service until 10 pm Friday night. Every stock is ready, staff eager, and facilities open to meet every demand. Shoppers are promised quick responses, large variety, and cheerful help as the Christmas spirit fills the store.
The trial details a son assaulting his mother with carbolic acid in her home above Howland Dry Goods. She describes a break in, a ladder to the second-story window, and burns to her face and mouth. The defense argues intoxication. Neighbors testify to injuries and behavior. the accused appears unkempt and defiant in court.
Special from United Press reports the Utah, the largest U.S. Navy ship, was launched in Camden New Jersey with Governor William Spry and family among the guests. The vessel displaces 21825 tons, measures 510 feet load water line and 521 feet overall, carries ten 12 inch guns in five turrets, and uses electric hoists and motors for gun handling.
A meeting at 3 p.m. in Governor Eberhart's office is expected to settle the switchmen's strike by compromise. The call comes after a conference between railroad officials and striker representatives from ten road unions and ten railroad departments. A separate note reports a stolen fur coat found after being sold to a secondhand dealer for $2.
Police hold 13 year old bride Mrs Antonio Tuzzio after her husband complained and authorities seek disposal of the case. Officials consider sending her home to Brooklyn or placing her in Connecticut as a costly institution.
Washington December 23 Commander Robert E Peary announces plans to seek the South Pole He says he would promote and join an Antarctic expedition if he returns from his current voyage The International Polar Society at Brussels has been informed of his willingness to participate leveraging his Arctic experience for a new polar venture.
Harry Crane, a muse teacher at the Masonic Temple, living on Sanford Avenue, was knocked from a trolley car by a truck on Stratford Avenue this afternoon. Dr. Bennett treated a severe right eye laceration at the Emergency Hospital.
Christmas Masses and choral programs in St Patrick's and St Augustine's churches feature multiple services at 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10:30 a.m. with junior and children's choirs, organist direction, and a Turton Mass setting arranged for chorus unaccompanied. The programs include Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Adeste Fideles, and traditional carols, highlighting diverse soloists and choirs.
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