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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1910
Page
3
At a Common Council meeting two ordinances on weights and measures will be introduced. One appoints weighers from both parties to audit, sealers to test weights and measures, with fines for faulty scales and obstruction. Weighers John Lynch and Howard Bayette may seek reelection.
In Brooklyn New York Hillgabeth Ramos funeral arrangements announced. In Lakeville Connecticut a 14 year old daughter of Delia and the Melody funeral Friday. In this city January 2 1910 Mamlyn widow of Henry aged 80 years 12 days funeral from Park Avenue residence Tuesday at 4.30 pm. Mt Grove and Park cemetery notices for Patrick Tennet and Henry Beinjamin in this city.
Captain Dana Sprague re opens his seafood restaurant relocating from John Street to 200 Fairfield Avenue. Mrs. Sprague will run the establishment which aims to offer the most complete seafood line in the city and be attractively arranged.
The prize blue ribbon collie owned by Edward H. Mullaney of 695 Connecticut AvenueBridgeport Tallow Company was hit and killed by a Stratford avenue trolley car in the East End. The ten month old animal was to be shown at multiple events and had turned down offers, including 150 dollars offered days before its death. Mullaney plans action against the Connecticut Co if no settlement is reached.
James N. Huston former treasurer of the United States was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on conspiracy and fraudulent use of the mails. Also charged are Samuel Graham of Montreal Everett Dufour of this city and Harvey M. Lewis all tied to the National Trust Company in the same case.
The Supreme Court of the United States today affirmed the Circuit Court ruling that Minneapolis 1907 street railway ordinance requiring six car tickets for a quarter is unconstitutional and invalid. The street car company argued the ordinance impaired their city contracts and franchises.
A $75 theft from the Coester Bros grocery private drawer at 1644 Main Street led to the arrest of Alex Nickerson, 23, at his home on Housatonic Avenue. Nickerson denied guilt while police and Detective Hackett pursued the case, with Warburton recalling prior burglar captures and Nickerson’s future court appearance.
Washington January 3 six railroad presidents from Lovett Baer Finley McCrea Brown and Mellen met with President Taft at the White House to discuss proposed drastic interstate commerce controls. The session began at nine and ended at eleven thirty with no definite congressional transmission Wednesday.
The January meeting of the New England Joint Conference Board of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes convened in Concordia hall with eighteen delegates. Reports from officers were satisfactory, and leaders were reelected. no immediate wage demands were noted though hints of possible future action surfaced regarding Bridgeport and other cities.
James Whelehan a driver for the Black Coal Co. had the first joint of his right index finger crushed when a horse stepped on his hand this afternoon. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and Dr Krause treated him at the emergency hospital.
The Superior court clerks announce no naturalization petitions or declarations of citizenship will be received or issued after January 15 due to the press of court business.
Ossining New York January 3 two murderers were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in under ten minutes William Morse who killed Policeman Edward Cavana ugh in Brooklyn in 1907 and John Barbuto who murdered Gaetana Finzia in Middletown in 1909 were put to death. Per Orlando Pierson and his wife oppose their daughter Signa Pierson s petition to remove them as guardians. Mrs Wass slips on a damp sidewalk at 1277 Main Street injuring her knee but not seriously.
Charles W. Morse, once famed as an American financier, arrived in Atlanta with two detectives and began a 15 year Federal sentence for manipulating National Bank of North America funds. He was photographed, identified, and placed in a prison cell as Warden Moyer noted he will be assigned work after medical clearance. Mrs. Morse is expected to arrive in Atlanta soon.
Philadelphia reports detectives hunt a hotel waiter Frederick Cohen and 16 year old Roberta Buist De Janon after the couple vanished. Grandfather Robert Buist demands action while police probe Lancaster suburbs and possible flight to New York.
A fire today destroyed the Greenwich Country club house on North street near the hill of the 18 hole links. Firemen struggled with water pressure but saved contents from the first floor as the elm structure, valued at about 60 000 dollars, burned rapidly and a larger clubhouse is under construction nearby.
Mr and Mrs Geo A Danley of Great Meadow NJ returned home after visiting their son Mr and Mrs W A Danley at 131 Linwood Ave. Forrest W Montange of the Bridgeport Telegram becomes ad/tsine manager of the Bridgeport Post. Agnes Ruess age 60 died at 670 Housatonic Ave. She leaves husband and six sons and two daughters. Funeral for Neils Johan Ljmberg at 1524 Seaview Ave with services by Rev Peter Freebrg and burial at Mountain Grove cemetery.
County commissioners report total Bridgeport liquor license revenue of 120704.00 with 12070.40 retained. city gets 108633.40 after deductions. The December collection includes 257 full liquor licenses, 6 beer licenses, 45 drug licenses, plus a small pro rata from Druggist William Brinkerhoff. Other towns receive shares: Greenwich 3270, Danbury 540, Darien 855, Newtown 130, Norwalk 810, Stamford 2295, and Fairfield County 550.
The Sisters of Charity at St. Vincent’s hospital thank donors and co workers for Christmas decorations and trees that brightened private rooms, wards, and corridors. A list names Rev Fathers Nihill Picker Curran and many others, plus Model Food Market Co and Crane Co employees, with best wishes for a Happy New Year.
M J Tracey United Shoe Workers leader with William Smith Frank M Kidder and McKay stitchers unions met A M Creighton firm to press for settlement. If unresolved a general strike in all departments will be called. Packing room workers already strike and non union hires fill posts. Joint council endorsed the packing room strike in Lasters Hall.
Mr. Bishop relocates Henry E. Bishop's undertaking firm from 125 State Street to 274 Fairfield Avenue in a new three story building owned by Dr. Bishop. The displays show 34 casket styles in mahogany casings. a sanitary, tile lined embalming room. a mortuary chapel seating 100 to 125 with an elevator serving all floors. The business is led by Mr. Bishop after seven years in the city, continuing his father's legacy. Separately Mrs. Selma Zakrison faces a $650 suit from Connecticut Breweries Co. over license transfer dispute heard in Superior Court.
The White sale emphasizes that all items meet regular store quality, with extra value garments offered at lower prices. Embroideries, linens, cottons, and pillowcases are described as excellent, matching the store’s regular quality while delivering genuine savings.
A new Indestructible cylinder record, the minute, plays a complete four minute selection without skips or wear. Made for the Columbia cylinder graphophone, it fits any cylinder talking machine. Cost remains to be stated, with an attractive list of regular size indestructible records also available.
Rev Robert Bennett of Becket Baptist Church denounced New York City's New Year dissipation as a national disgrace during his sermon noting the city’s behavior as an example for the nation. The remarks were reported by United Press from Springfield Massachusetts.
Burt Gould a Bethel hatter formerly with Beard United Company swallowed two ounces of arsenic and shot himself twice in the head as he faced unemployment and poverty. He survived and was treated at the Danbury emergency hospital while explaining his despair.
At noon physicians said Gould probably will be none the worse off after forty attempted death by own action. No bullet has been located. officials think both shots were deflected from their intended course by exterior skull bones. Gould, formerly of West 38th Street, New York, is 25 years old and unmarried.
Pietro Avilla, fruit dealer at 290 State Street, found his store unlocked and the cash register open this morning. Cigars and change worth about $40 missing. intruders used a front door key and locked the rear door on exit, leaving the scene puzzling police.
An expected council committee session on electric light issues was not anticipated to issue a report tonight. Chairman Conlin indicated no definite meeting time for the committee during the council session and did not confirm when a meeting would occur.
Stamford January 3 John Noel employed at the roundhouse for all locomotives was instantly killed today by coming in contact with a live wire while working on a company locomotive. The accident occurred at the Stamford rail yard and the company is investigating circumstances.
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