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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
5
Evangelist Leader Sunday denounces modern wealth power and graft in Chicago campaign openings. He cites David and Abraham to contrast biblical wealth with methods of today’s trust magnates, arguing politics if run by the Bible would avoid graft.
A fragmentary line contrasts serving two armies with choosing the Lord, implying renunciation of old gang life to pursue faith. The remark frames a moral dichotomy and religious commitment in a historical speech context.
Special from United Press Washington December 28 United States gunboat Yorktown ordered to protect American interests in Honduras arrived at Amapala on the west coast. The commander reported to the State Department by cable that he was prepared to act whenever necessary.
Relatives and friends gathered at 884 Wood Avenue and St. Augustine’s Church for Eliza Kennedy’s funeral. Rev. John J. Kennedy celebrated a mass of requiem. Pallbearers Edward Kiernan John Keating James Gallagher James Graham Thomas Graham William Burley. Burial followed at St. Michael’s Cemetery in the family plot.
Washington notes that several Senators study the Lorimer case during holidays and plan to challenge the committee whitewash. A minority report by Frazier or Beveridge could spark heated debate, with Cummins predicting a thorough dissection and open discussion on the Senate floor.
Clarkesburg, W V Dec 28 William Furby the negro accused of assaulting Miss Flora Angline a member of a Lewis county family escaped a mob of several hundred at Weston and is now jailed in Harrison county awaiting circuit court trial The sheriff moved him after the incident and a surrounding mob forced a vault confinement a special train then carried Furby toward Parkersburg as shots and stone throwing broke windows during the escape effort
Arthur W French, former newspaperman and songwriter, now in Monroe, visits for a family reunion and to renew acquaintances. He was recently elected justice of the peace and begins a two year term January 1. Dr L G Jordan of Louisville will speak on Foreign Missions at Messiah Baptist Church Arch Street Friday evening December 30. Sales ads for wart remover and stove polish follow with times and prices. Sun and moon data conclude the snippet.
Waterbury December 28 reports a shocking crime wave in Watertown beginning with a violent assault on Andrew Brazee and his two daughters. The assailant hypnotized the family, stole money and clothes, and fled toward New York. Brazee described the attacker as a Russian named Mike Shiles or Shike, about 36, medium height, 175 pounds, with notable features.
London reports detail an anarchist plot linked to the Houndsditch killings, with Gardstein's Stepney home described as a small arsenal. Police found a letter exposing the plan, and expect further disclosures. Scotland Yard also moves against Liberator sales in connection with the anarchist network.
Chicago readers learn of Carl Will a former Austrian official whose decade long pursuit of Gisella Sandner a governess led to multiple city stints across Europe and America culminating in a threat to kill. Miss Sandner testified before Municipal Justice Newcomer noting Will followed her from South Austria to Vienna New York Detroit Buffalo Chicago and other cities. Will proclaimed I love her and faced a $100 fine before further testimony.
Funeral rites were conducted at Center church for former Mayor Alexander Harbison with Rev. Dr. Potter and Rev. Dr. Miel officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Hill cemetery. Honorary bearers included Senator Patrick McGovern, Major H P Hitchcock, Mayors Hyde and Smith, C A Safford, and others. representatives of Past Exalted Rulers and Bridgeport Lodge officials attended. City officials Alderman Alexander Angus and Councilmen Knox and Hogan appeared for the city.
Ex Mayor William Waldo Hyde was among the honorary bearers as the casket was carried by porters. The gathering included ex Mayors Miles B. Preston I A Sullivan W F Henney and Edward W Hooker. Attendees included city commissioners once appointed by ex Mayor Harbison, Mayor George Forster of Rockville ex Mayor Samuel Bassett of New Britain and United States Senator Morgan G Bulkeley.
Kansas City officials pass ordinance banning protruding hatpins with fines from 1 to 500 dollars for each woman convicted. The rule targets pins without guards, reflecting a citywide effort to curb dangerous hatwear.
Weather indications from New Haven predict rain or snow and warmer temperatures tonight and Thursday with unsettled conditions. Brisk winds shift from south to southeast then to northwest as a well defined Lake Erie storm moves eastward toward the area. A high pressure ridge along the Atlantic coast brings pleasant conditions in eastern regions while temperatures remain mild east of the Rockies.
In New York Dec 28 prices moved with uncertainty then firming after the first 15 minutes. Government bonds held steady while other bonds firmed. By noon the market showed a generally firm tone with several issues inching higher than at the opening hour. A funeral service for Anna L Campbell was held at 8:30 this morning from her mother's home at 41 Orchard street to St Charles church with a high mass of requiem. A large Children of Mary delegation attended and pallbearers included George Cornell Hugh Campbell Frank Hickey Fred Doherty Frank Lillis and Joan Coffee. Interment followed at St Michael's with committal by Rev Rochford.
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