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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

7

Double murder suspected by police in New York tragedy

A young woman and a man were found shot to death early today in the rear of a Little apartment house on the Lower East Side. Papers in his pocket identified him as Albert Rogowski a chair maker. two bullet holes in his head and a bullet through the brain killed the man. The woman died from a bullet in the chest. Police, initially inclined to believe murder and suicide, later adopted the theory that a double murder had been committed and women were locked up as suspects.

New York Nee Lower East Side Albert Rogowski

Duelists barred from US admission after Budapest duel

In New York a federal board at Ellis Island ruled Emil Zerkowitz a Hungarian duel participant unfit for admission to the United States. The Campania passenger and banker from Budapest, linked to Julius Pirnitzer, fought a duel in Budapest over a quarrel by mail and cable. The board called dueling in Hungary a felony and ordered Zerkowitz deportation. he appealed to U.S. immigration authorities and will be detained at Ellis Island pending decision.

New York Gagine Hungary United States Federal Board of Special Mauley Ellis Island Emil Zerkowitz Campania Zerkewitz Budapest Julius Pirnitzer Zerkowitz Washington

Thanks to local groups for inmates gifts at Lakeview Home

Supt Cowles thanks readers through the column for boxes of candy for women inmates from Wednesday Afternoon Workers of South Congregational church flowers and Christmas cards from First Presbyterian Society for Home inmates gifts from the Sunshine Circle of the King's Daughters and Sons fruit and candy from Mr and Mrs Wray candy from Miss Morgan and others who visited inmates making the day brighter at the Lakeview Home signed C Cowles Supt of Lakeview Home

South Congregational Church First Presbyteria Society Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons Mrs. Wray Miss Morgan

Goose theft probe and local injuries around Portchester

Police pursue a goose theft from a chicken coop at 195 Railroad Avenue. George Buckley of 152 Drew Avenue, Portchester, NC, suffered a broken left wrist while cranking his car. Adolph Lehrider of 221 Evergreen Street seeks treatment for a fractured right toe after a door incident. Charles Williams of 3109 State Street and David Alpers of 30 State Street are held on shoplifting charges, with Williams’ wife doubting the tale due to his long blindness. James Bray returns from Christmas holidays in Pa. Residents report more notes on local incidents.

Wee Railroad Avenue George Buckley Drew Avenue Portchester N. C sAdolph Lehrider Evergreen Street Charles Williams State Street David Alpers Stamford Tharce Williams

Weather Forecast Across Regions With Mixed Conditions

A disturbance over Alabama brings cloudy and rainy weather to southern areas while upper Michigan remains with considerable cloudiness. The Lake region sees clouds with little precipitation, and northern sections report seasonable winter weather. A second disturbance in Louisiana will move northeast bringing rain in the southeast and likely snow in the middle Atlantic and New England regions, with fair conditions elsewhere east of the Rockies.

Alabama Michigan Lake Northfield Louisiana Middle Atlantic New England Upper Ohio Valley Lower Fepion Tooky Mountains

Scalp Specialist Open House Advertises Security Building Mail

Fragmentary OCR note advertises scalp specialist services at a security building location with a phone contact 1377. Includes stray words like touring mannixt and arene, unclear details about dates or full name.

Ohy Bazeo

Reserve Bank Board Opens Applications for New System

Washington December 23 formal notification to national banks that the reserve bank organization committee is ready to receive legal applications for membership in the new federal reserve System was sent by the treasury department. The committee will define required actions by banks signifying intent to enter the system, noting directors’ action suffices and stockholders need not vote.

Washington Reserve Benk Organization Committee Fiee Pew Federal Reserve System Treasury Department

Infant Dillon Twin Dies at Home in Hamilton Street

Joseph F Dillon infant son of Edward and Rose Dillon dies at home on 100 Hamilton Street. He was one of twins born three weeks ago. Funeral services were held at 2 pm from the parental home, interment in St Michaels Cemetery. Katherine Howley dies at 217 Lewis Street, wife of John Howley, survived by husband, nine children, three sisters and two brothers. Albert C Miecosky, 28, North Island resident and Lew Haven railroad lineman, dies Sunday at St Vincent's Hospital. widow, two brothers, and one sister survive.

Joseph F Edward Rose Dillon Hamilton ‘Street St. Michaels Cemetery Katherine Howley John Howley Lewis Street Eistern Albert C. Miecosky North Ind Lew Haven St. Vincent's Hospital John Frank Charles Sedervall New Britain

Maytrot Rallies After Trolley Fall

Henry Maytrott of 116 Bassick Avenue and superintendent of Bridgeport Metal Goofs Co. fell from a moving trolley on State Street near Hancock Avenue. He was shaken but conscious, taken to St Vincent's hospital with a slight brain concussion and multiple scalp facial and arm lacerations, and discharged shortly after.

State Street Hancock Avenue Henry Maytrott Bassick Avenue Bridgeport Metal Goofs Mrz. Co St Vincent's Hospital

Social notes of engagements and New Year invitations

Engagements announced for Miss Marguerite Martin to John A Hurley and Miss Dorothy Anderson s engagement to J Gilbert Havens noted at a card party. Mrs M A Kenny issues invitations for a New Year celebration for son Henry at Leonard Hall Maryland and daughter Anna at Laureiton Hall Milford.

Marguerite Martin Thomas F. Martin Golden Hill Street John A. Hurley West Avenue Anna Dorothy Anderson J. Gilbert Havens Miss Anderson BH. S Mr. Havens U. MC. Co Allenhuret N. J M.A. Kenny Seaview Avenue Henry Leonard Hall Maryland Anna Laureiton Hall Milford

Battered Clyde Liner Seminole Survives Huricane Trip

The Clyde line steamer Seminole arrived in New York from San Domingo after a Christmas night hurricane in the gulf stream. A splintered side battened with canvas and a long heave to left the ship on its beam ends, but she later righted and rode home on a relatively even keel.

New York Clyde Line San Domingo Gulf Stream

Fifth Anniversary of Rev Mr Richardson at First Presbyterian

Pastor John MacLaren Richardson marks his fifth anniversary at the First Presbyterian church with a January 1 celebration at the pastor's house from noon to 9 PM. Dr and Mrs Richardson will greet friends and parishioners during the New Year event. A memorial window honoring Col John Jacob Astor was dedicated at the Church of the Messiah in Rhinebeck, New York.

John MacLaren Richardson First Presbyterian Church Richardson Col John Jacob Astor

City Court Cases Tackle Tenement Raid Proceedings

After a police raid on 243 State Street a Providence woman Jeannette Nichols represented herself before Judge Wilder. James O Connor paid a $25 fine with three months suspended. Mrs Alfie McCormick paid $25 and saw a suspended jail term remitted with supervision. Charles Ford, an inmate of the Shelton tuberculosis sanatorium, received 15 days jail until departure time as his family headed to England. Serafino Catalfo received one hour to quit or 10 days jail. John Phalsgraff fined $50 for Sunday excise violations and appealed. a license certificate was issued. William Rooney, alias Bo Rooney, got 10 days after asking for New Year’s resolutions. Flynn was fined $10 after prior intoxication arrest. Gus Garing jailed 60 days for vagary. Everett King, also charged, was taken by Stratford authorities. Gavin is wanted for a petty crime in Stratford. Fred Lazelle’s 60 day sentence was suspended. Mary Rensock denied knowledge of the raid at 43 State Street and was advised to move. Jose Clark and James Sullivan forfeited $50 bonds each for frequenting charges. Mrs Jennie Chapman of 26 Colorado Avenue is observed at Lakeview after a late arrest.

State Street Providence R. 1 Judge Wilder Jeannette Nichols James O’connor O'Connor Alfie McCormick Charles Ford Ford Shelton England Wilder Serafino Catalfo John Phalsgraff Springfield Middle Street William Bo” Rooney Rooney Wiliam Flynn Ban Street Flynn Gus Garing Everett King Stratford Gavin Fred Lazelle Mary Rensock

Hope for Peace in Solving New Haven's Problems

New York reports strong opinion that dissolving the New Haven Railroad system will aid federal aims and reduce litigation. Markets show a rally in New Haven shares as discussions consider dismemberment and restructuring of the Boston & Maine and Maine Central holdings.

New Haven

Choral Celebration at Nativity Church New Year Eve

A choral Holy Communion service will be held at the Church of the Nativity in North Bridgeport on New Year's Eve at midnight. The vested choir, directed by Chester G. Harrison, will lead the service with the Rev. Howard La Field celebrant, marking the fortieth anniversary of his ordination. The procession will start at the North Bridgeport line terminus, go along State Street, then Stratford Avenue.

Church of the Nativity North Bridgeport Chester G. Harrison Howard LaField Bridgeport State Street Stratford Avenue

Emigration warned as U S job market slows in Hungary

Vienna December 29 Hungarian Minister of the Interior issues circular to all municipalities urging emigrants to delay leaving for the United States until economic conditions improve. The circular cites reduced output by American manufacturers, especially steel and iron interests, leaving many men unemployed.

Vienna Hungary United States

Shepherd Story concert at Congregational Church Easton

The Congregational Sunday school presented The Shepherd Story at their church in Easton on Sunday evening with J Arthur Sherwood reading the story and the chorus performing pieces such as Blessed Archase Angel Voices and Shine On Bethlehem's Star. The church was festively decorated with pine wreaths and electric star lights. Gifts for scholars included ladders of presents and a collection to Reverend Dunn, who received gold and paper gifts totaling 18.

Bethlehem J. Arthur Sherwood Archase Arta Osborne Babe Mrs. Osborne Joseph B. Hill Bethlenem Henry Osborne Fred Silman Rev. Dunn Fred E. Silliman Dorothy Gillette Regina Stenseck Bhorn Dunn

Lyford Brothers Custom Suit Sale Ends Soon

Lyford Brothers announce a custom suit sale covering East Side and West End locations on S16. Heights, fabrics, and fittings featured with limited discounts for formal wear shoppers. Customers urged to visit showrooms for personalized tailoring and style guidance.

Lyford Brothers East Side West End

Newtown Families Parade Holiday Gatherings and Local News

Newtown residents John Cribbin of Passaic and William Shea of Waterbury visited relatives in Sandy Hook and Berkshire during Christmas week. A Holy Name society communion was held January 4 at St Rose’s church with all male parishioners urged to attend. The funeral of Hubert Hawley of Hawleyville, killed at Hawleyville sawmill, was held at Hawkerville chapel with interment at Lands End cemetery. Rev. J. A. George presided and Pring & Morris handled arrangements. Several residents, including Selectman and Mrs. Morris D. Beers and son, joined Christmas celebrations in Monroe. Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler received nine neckties as Christmas gifts. Reports note a Christmas tree and cantata at Congregational church and a missing overcoat from a Rowell Street wagon-house. Evelyn Wulff furnished wreaths for Sandy Hook residents to raise funds. Other Christmas visits included Brattleboro residents and Br. and Br. Rafferty hosting guests. The Connecticut Training School and New Haven guests featured in local entertainment.

John Cribbin Passaic N. I William Cribbin Sandy Hook William Shea Waterbury Berkshire John H. Keane Bridgeport John Keane Cemetery Avenue Holy Name Society St Rose's Hubert Hawley Hawleyville Hawley's Land's End Ass Hawley Isaac Hayley H. B. Tucker Charles Jackson J. A George Trinity Church Newtown Hawkerville Chapel Pring & Morris Morris D. Beers F. P. Curtiss Monroe A. A. Banks Main Street John J. Northrop Oscar Pitzschler The P. U. G Society Michael Mahoney Hartford Danbury John Finnell Rowell Street Evelyn Wulff James F. Madiewn Brattleburo Henry Madigan Josephine Murray Thomas Rafferty South Center Congregational Church

Servians Occupy Albanian Frontier Villages

A Vienna dispatch reports Perrier troops have captured four Albanian villages Kelovasit Nuno Topojan and surrounding areas from Scuturia forces. The advance aims to bolster a frontier position amid ongoing tensions.

Vienna Der Perrier Ates Kelovasit Nuno Topojan Therwers Boald Butong

Labor Discontent and New Ambitions of Workers

A historical editorial argues education and newspapers create new worker ambitions beyond basics. It urges better communication between employers and employees, mediation and arbitration, and Canadian style dispute investigations to prevent strikes and secure shorter hours and better pay.

Canada

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Cowles Thankful Lakeview Hor James Bray Police Pacons Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Wm. R. Winn Keokuk, JR Reserve Bank Board Maytrott CLYDE MR. Richardson Amery Ggedal Jennie Chapman Colorado Avenue Lakeview Department of Justice Boston & Maine Boston Holding Co Maine Central Boston & Maine Treasury Massachusetts Express Co Adams Express Co Thiee Adams Express Tobacco Products Corporation Mount Vernon Woodberry Cotton Dick Co International Cotton Mills Corporation of Massachusetts Cotton Duck Co Baltimore Orporaiion Boston America Easton Tefiboule- Gelman Main St Main Middle Sta Hale Toephen Pleasent Howe Mir Lm Queen Street Gehewe Tealster Finnie Tee Dartook John M. Ot Lee Fette Jomo E& Gorton Judee Witertwis Janos Samm New Maven Hoaphul War Mim Stuleee Thompsonville Conn Mir Mullane Marcus M. Marks Borough of Mandane Bor Ame
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