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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1913
Page
5
In Calumet Michigan a Christmas Eve horror at Italian Hall killed nearly eighty people, including many children. An intoxicated man shouted Fire at the exit triggering a deadly rush as 700 people crowded the single stairway, leaving the hall in chaos as the building rocked with screams.
In superior court this morning Rebecca Dale Martin sues Dr. R. D. Martin a veterinarian for divorce alleging intolerable cruelty and seeks alimony. The petition names a co respondent a woman known as Kane and cites property worth 20000. The couple married December 25 1903 with Rebecca Harris as maiden name. A second action Julia Elizabeth Wildman sues Arthur Clifton Wildman for divorce on cruelty and intemperance grounds. they wed November 20 1912 and her maiden name was Elizabeth Goodsell.
The Bridgeport Fire Underwriters' association has petitioned the common council to formulate a building code. The request was filed in the city clerk's office through Welter 24 with Redfield, secretary of the association.
City Engineer A. H. Terry requests 25600 for the next fiscal year with 17000 for salaries and wages in his office and 7300 for block maps in the First district. The requisition was filed with the city auditor and includes automobile expenses and testing materials.
Margaret Bennett, dying in Waltham, Mass., urgently wants to see her son Albert J. Bennett before she passes. He reportedly moved through New Town and Sandy Hook, Connecticut, then Bridgeport, where he may be known as Fred Bennett and worked as a machinist at a garage. He boards at 481 Putnam Street. John B. ONeill of Waltham asked the city clerk to help locate him.
The Bridgeport police charter bars involuntary retirement of veteran officers. Supt Birmingham and captains would only be removed on proven charges, with legal recourse available. Lawyers note officers serve during good behavior and can only lose office for cause, not by charter whim.
New York trading opened with active participation in favored speculative stocks but small, irregular fluctuations and an overall easier tone. Canadian Pacific slipped to 2051 4 while New Haven rose briefly before retreating. Weakened spots dragged the market down as short-sellers attacked, aided by renewed European selling of Canadian Pacific. Copper stocks fluctuated with metal prices but shares fell as the session continued and noon brought pronounced recession in many issues. Bonds showed irregular movement.
Washington reports that rights advocates face fines from 20 to 1000 dollars for failing to file income tax returns or for passive resistance. Treasury officials insist all taxpayers including women must comply, and warn Dr. Anna Howard Shaw’s guidance could constitute violation of the law. Officials note enforcement will be strict and apply to both men and women.
Many pleased women buy corset covers at 45 cents and nightgowns at 89 cents. Petticoats at $2 feature Val lace and flounces, with dainty nainsook and crepe options. The display highlights large-women garments, new spring patterns, and attractive values for the season.
Sampeck advertises double breasted Norfolk coats for boys with knife backed seams patch pockets and two trousers per suit. Lampeck suits offer two pairs of trousers for one coat plus belt loops and patent knee clasps. Chinchilla overcoats promise warmth and style with belt around, shawl or convertible collars, patch pockets, and plaid lining in sizes 12 to 18.
The piece notes Howland Dry Goods Co members debated suffrage views and a proposal by Dr Anna Howard Shaw for suffragists to withhold income information for tax assessment. Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge counters that women should pay taxes to the government that protects them. In Ecuador, 400 rebels led by Carlos Andrade and Julio Thomas crossed the border. government troops under General Rafael Arellano engaged near San Gabriel, and the rebels retired.
A vintage fashion piece extols fur coats as the ultimate warmth and status symbol. It notes long service, enduring styles, and advises buying the best furs for larger pelts and richer growth. The catalog lists prices for various lengths and fur types, including fox, seal, caracal, raccoon, chinchilla, sable, marmot, and ponyskin, with collars and cuffs. Second floor.
Harry Rokowski shot Constable Martin Windt and wounded two bystanders in Homestead. He dodged 200 deputies, fled into wooded hills above the Monongahela Valley, firing on searchers from a deserted cabin. Estelle Yekbik remained near death. Ignatz Raukoski wounded assisting. Rokowski’s father was detained as a witness.
The Right Living club of the Y.M.C.A. led by John D. Brock will host a Sunday 5 o'clock forum on origins of life development and evolution. Frolander Wehri and Schwartz open the discussion while Gus Rising speaks on athletics’ value in character. Guests invited. weekly topic themes continue with Survival of the Fittest next week.
John Daniels, a local wood chopper in Pequot Connecticut, was injured Saturday when a deer herd charged him. A buck attacked as he walked home from the woods, bruising him and spraining both wrists after he drove off the animal. John F Calderwood, vice-president and general manager of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co, has resigned.
The article reports Moyer recovering and outlining a plan for arbitration to end a seven month mining strike in Michigan. He proposes a five to seven member arbitration board, with presidential and state governor selection, to hear disputes and rehire striking miners without discrimination. The letter was sent to general managers in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
Big Rapids Michigan December reports solicitor Densmore and special prosecutor Nichols conferred with Governor Ferris at his home about the copper mine strike. Densmore will depart for Calumet at 9 45 a m. Ferris said there is no need for federal action and Michigan can handle it with the grand jury in session in West Superior.
Mrs. George See cord, 31, of Hopkinton, Illinois, died after leaping from a fifth-story window in a Chicago hotel today. No witness saw the fall. Her first husband was an actor. he is expected to join his company in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Saturday.
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