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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
3
The jury returned a verdict at two o clock. Buonomo found guilty of first degree. Acquittal granted to three co accomplices. The jurors left the courtroom promptly after delivering the verdict.
Hartford judge Bennett in the superior court today sentenced Eunm Saxon who killed his wife in New Britain to be hanged on April 11. Saxon, when asked if he wished to say anything, shrugged and refused to comply.
Dec 24 clerks employed by the Pullman Company will receive a salary increase aggregating 300000 next year. The announcement came as a Christmas greeting and its workers expect a prosperity lift. New York guests at the New England Society Dinner cheered J P M and prompted his nervous, brief reply I thank you.
In Hubbell aged seven Bannsaar Smith Hubbell is invited to a ceremony. Cobb, formerly at his late home, 1423 Avenue, on Thursday at 1 o clock. Miss Snow aged 60 invites from Oriana Street on Thursday at 1. Interment at East Lawn Cemetery Haven Conn. In Stratford Henry J L Stanwood aged 2. Friends invited to funeral at Charlie J Jones Stratford on Wednesday at 8 p m. Burial in Mt Grove. Frederick Sterling Seeley aged 48, husband of Gertrude Seeley, buried at Mt. Grove Cemetery. Burial in Mt Grove Cemetery.
Coroner John J. Phelan says he is ready to appear before a Common Council or Legislature committee regarding heroin legislation. He has completed his Meeker case inquiry revealing widespread heroin use in the city. He calls the drug insidious and says legislation is needed to curb the habit.
Hartford witnesses a mild blizzard that covers the city in snow and lights a public Yuletide celebration on the capital terrace with carols. Across the region heavy snowfall disrupts trains, roads, and traffic, while Bethlehem and Altoona report significant snow and delays. A festive night at a new Polt vaudeville theatre in a nearby city features diverse acts, from Mexican musicians to comedic sketches and daring burlesque, drawing strong audience enthusiasm despite mixed reviews.
James E Blake of New York sues Mortimer Downs of this city claiming $500 for a mounted buffalo head. Blake alleges an agreement on June 11 to sell the head with Downs to keep any excess funds. Deputy showed lack of real estate to attach and served notice on Frank T Staples trustee. Also noted is a robbery in January and copper valued at about $1000 missing from a car in transit between South Norwalk and Bridgeport owned by Western Union Telegraph Company.
Stamford reports six women received jail terms ranging up to 13 months after a shoplifting incident last Saturday night. All defendants were returned to local merchants. Columbus reports State Senator George Cetone of Dayton was sentenced to three years in the Ohio Penitentiary for legislative bribery. denial of a new trial, 20 day stay, and potential appeal.
Caroline J Rothe files for divorce and custody of two minor children in Fairfield County Superior Court. Notice to John M Othe, absent from state, published in Bridgeport Evening Farmer three times starting December 26, 1913. Clerk WM Haviland certifies court action.
Mat Wieler appeared as a guest at the Poli theatre in New Haven where the cabaret program included the Cabaret Ride and special acts. Wieler drew quick applause with a rollicking performance of his song ip-I-Addy-r Ay as a crowd joined in. A temporary stage and piano provided the setting with an orchestra and skilled accompanist guiding intervals between acts.
Eleven year old Jimmie Walters paid ten cents to the assistant treasurer and received a hard ticket for the coop at Pell's new theatre. At 7 31 he sat in the first row of the second balcony, the first patron to enter the new house as the gods crowded in ahead of time.
Three thousand Vaudeville patrons packed the new Bridgeport theatre for its premiere. Harry Jeroy’s orchestra opened with an overture as Edward Renton and Stephen Breen guided the event. Mr Poli and family sat in the lower box to a warm ovation during the curtain rise.
Harold Osgood Binney, New York lawyer famed for corporate work, reappears in Bridgeport after a San Francisco disappearance. He was arrested for speeding on June 19, 1911, by Officer Gorghs, at arraignment demurring on providing age, then asserted constitutional rights before confirming pedigree. Binney, senior partner of Binney & Mastick, is a noted society man in New York and Washington.
Before Judge Carl Foster in City Court this morning Andrew Elko received four months in prison and a $1 fine for felonious assault on neighbor John Tymis. Tymis, found in a blood pool near his home, testified Elko used a twenty four inch file to strike him, leaving a skull penetrating laceration.
Richard H. Murphy a Board of Education member may become the Democratic appointee to the police board and replace F. D. Baker. Commissioner Baldwin is likely to be renamed. Mayor Wilson says Arthur F. Connor will succeed Jamies L. McGovern on the board. The piece notes gifts to retiring foreman M. J. Grant and successor Patrick MacLaughlin from American Graphophone Co employees.
The poem contrasts Christmas rejoicing with stark scenes of poverty across the globe. It questions religious opulence and asks how the world honors the Saviour while lines of hunger and misery widen. A prophetic voice condemns excess, demanding compassion and Truth over gold and altars. Louis Smirnow signs the piece.
Jewish mothers of Huntingtown Newtown praise Miss Elsie M Gilbert for teaching four classes with dedication. They present a gold bracelet and adopt resolutions endorsing her methods and urging school officials to renew her contract for the coming year.
The store expresses gratitude for the splendid business and earnest effort of all workers. It wishes customers a joyful Christmas and a rewarding New Year filled with delight.
Bridgeport Farmer Bridgeport Post and Bridgeport Standard request publication of resolutions. Justice Louis Busker to deliver the resolutions to Miss Gilbert at a public school session on Friday December 1912. Busker of the Federation of Jewish Farmers of America to have the resolutions recorded in the minutes of the Jewish Farmers Association of Fairfield County and the Jewish Ladies Auxiliary. Signed by Mesdamea Stevens Blacker Rosenberg Feltzin Susman Gelman Moscowits Shaplex Busker Esther Busker Chairlady of Resolution Committee.
Testimony claimed Buonomo drank earlier and acted not in full possession of faculties. State's Attorney Judson urged a first degree murder verdict citing premeditation and brutal crime. Defendants Pezzichem Mott and Ricco appeared focused as Judge Case concluded the charge and jurors retired.
Bridgeport Public Library directors filed today with City Auditor Bernard Keating an appropriation request of 26300. They ask the usual quarter-mill tax for the purpose and itemize requests including books 5000, binding 2000, periodicals 120, fuel 800, nebber 1902, insurance 309, ks 420, prepare and office.
A garbled OCR note references municipal spending and an Omens memorial event. It lists a 3050 dollar amount and mentions council expenses, suggesting a municipal appropriation or payment related to a memorial commission. Exact entities and dates are unclear due to corrupted text.
Joseph Boek, chief engineer of Levis Oynter Co for many years and member of Pequonnock Yacht Club, died at his home on Central Avenue. He was about 57, had worked in the city for years as a carpenter, and leaves widow Josephine M. A former president of a local group, he was connected to New York events and buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery with funeral conducted by T. Wiemer.
In Philadelphia on December 34 a plan distributed near a half million dollars in gifts to about 6,000 John Bir Mieleen factory employees. The awards included stock shares, bonuses, gold watches, jewelry, hats, and ten dollar gold certificates.
In Springdale district of Darien a barn fire burned scantily as a suspected arsonist fled. Deputy Sheriff Ase Grose Brewer found kerosene soaked under a crumbling brick house and a heap of expander near the barn. The blaze was spotted by farmhands who saw the suspect jump from the loft and escape just in time. Brewer expects arrests soon.
Civil War veteran found dead in town after a morning walk. Police said no foul play is suspected as investigators reviewed the veteran’s belongings and spoke with neighbors about his routine and last known movements. Local officials prepared an obituary note for the daily page.
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