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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
9
Continued report notes Ambassador Penfield in Vienna seeking Austrian info to establish the submarine’s nationality, with officials weighing formal démarches to Turkey and Bulgaria to clarify United States posture as central powers operate near potential warfire.
The Bee and Harmony councils of the Order of Mechanics will install elected officers Monday evening. Deputy W. S. Benton of Haven will officiate, with entertainment to follow. A large turnout is expected as the ceremony demonstrates their unity to the world.
Locomobile Co of America shifts from auto production to war munitions under London orders for the Allies. The plant now manufactures primers for shrapnel and siege gun shells with three shifts daily in turning, assembling parts from half inch to several inches long. Officials withheld exact order totals, but initial orders reportedly call for 3,000,000 parts in daily 1,000 unit lots.
The unidentified man who died from a fractured skull after falling on stairs at the Theatre Cafe 47 Feirfield Avenue was named Walter, a sign painter who had lived in the city about 18 months. He died at St Vincent's Hospital and his body rests at Cullinan & Mullins morgue awaiting further identification.
Fairfield Jan 3 Unquows Tribe No 50 LO R M promise to paint Fairfield red The evening features public installation of officers and a free entertainment with music dancing and a guest function The tribe now has 117 members with 109 percent growth in a year The band assists lodge entertainment Officers elected last Thursday include Mullins sachem senior sigatore John Deiter Bagamore John Curran keeper of wam pum rank Perry trustee Jacob Killian press representative Ray Randall second representative FE J Tarleton first alter nate Harry Henderson degree captain A regular D A R meeting will be held at Mrs E L Tariton home Tuesday Jan 4 in the afternoon
Obituaries recount Joanna Healey of 455 Lindley street as a longtime North End resident with survivors including daughter Mrs Mills and sons Stephen and Cornelius Healey. Michael McMahon, aged 500, tool maker at Singer Manufacturing Co, dies at 1220 Barnum avenue. widow survives. Alpheus D. Dutton, 74, former Bridgeport Steam Boat Co and J H Luddington & Co. executive, dies after years of illness. survived by brothers Albert and Charles Dutton and a widow. The piece notes a pad of secret-order Ladies auxiliary rehearsing in period voice amid the obituary notices.
Esther Peterson of Hartford has been arrested for abandonment after a baby left on a Fifth Street doorstep December 2. Papers found with the bundle linked to John Wanamaker’s store. baby born November 17 at Lying-In Hospital New York. Detective George Simon identified the suspect and will travel to Hartford. motive and full statement unavailable.
About 2500 notices issued by the local Internal Revenue Department under the Emergency Revenue Law of 1914 approved in 1915. The six month first period runs Jan to June 1916 with a second period July to December 1916. Brokers, pawnbrokers, theaters, tobacconists and others face fines up to 500 dollars or up to six months imprisonment for nonpayment. James J. Walsh, Collector, notes returns due by specified dates.
Theodore Hawley administrator of Mary Conway estate sues John J. McBride of Vallejo Cel and Alice Mulligan of New Canaan to recover a deed alleged given to McBride by a mentally incapacitated woman. The suit seeks return of property valued at 4000 dollars and 2000 dollars in damages.
Patrick McGee was elected president of the Holy Name Society of St Patrick's Church at the annual officers election. John Maloney became vice president, Vincent Haggerty secretary, and John F Brady treasurer. The secretary notes the society’s flourishing condition. Rev John J Keane serves as chaplain.
George P. Potter, longtime assistant at Henry E K Bishop’s undertaking parlors on Fairfield avenue, begins his own business today. He operates at 4183 Fairfield avenue and promises readiness for emergencies. Potter has 15 years of experience, nine with the Bishop Arm. Emperor Wilhelm remains bedridden, with the Kaliserin at his side. Turkey seeks 100 million dollars from Germany to cover Turkish treasury deficits.
Bridgeport expands lodgings as Remington Arms plans housing for 500 workers. Frank E Blake leads a campaign listing about 1500 rooms available for incoming employees. Weather halts new home construction but 25 houses soon ready to house two families each. 42 four family houses begun on Bond and Dover streets.
Coroner John J. Phelan rules no one is criminally negligent in the Christmas morning death of Alfred Moof Higganum. Stratford driver Arthur Greenhill collided with a westbound trolley car at Stratford and Connecticut avenues. motorman Peter Foy stopped the trolley, witnesses say it moved slowly, and Greenhill attempted to pass, choosing a risky ice patch. Rumors float of a possible civil suit by the deceased’s widow.
Automobilists face arrest for driving with old 1916 markers as Bridgeport issues new decals. Secretary of State rushed distribution. most have arrived. Police say no extension for delinquent motorists, though two days grace in Bridgeport. Those delaying should park until properly equipped.
Brief items report Austrian soldiers using gases against Italians, 1915 lynchings totaling 69 per Tuskegee Institute, Tony Moreno escapes Sing Sing, Britain observes Jan 2 as a day of intercession with prayers for victory, 500 convict trustees released for Christmas return, Prohibition takes effect in seven states affecting 3 million Americans.
Washington January 3 Joseph Rucker Lamar Associate Justice of the Supreme Court died last night at his home after five years on the bench He suffered a paralytic stroke earlier while on vacation at White Sulphur Springs The stroke from high blood pressure affected his left arm and he could not return to full duties The court reconvened in October but he remained unable to attend the sessions He would have been 63 years old
A clipped miscellany opens with a vignette of Jim and his wife debating a remark left unspoken after a burst of curiosity, then shifts to literary travel notes on Fifth Avenue, the Altar of Heaven in Beijing, and a short biographical sketch of Robert Burns' father. It closes with a brief history of Greek letter fraternities in America, noting Phi Beta Kappa’s 1776 founding and Kappa Alpha Theta’s 1870 origin.
Howland's Edgeport forecast predicts fair and somewhat cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with gradually improving weather and no significant precipitation expected.
Beautiful blue green and brown silk curtains with lasting luster. mercerised portieres imitate silk. Solid colors or two tones in brown green red blue and gold. Couch-covers woven in hard yarn, tapestry quality. Mercérised scrim curtains fine texture with lace edge. Madras sunfast curtains cream with rose or blue figures. Curtain stuffs by the yard in various patterns. Third floor.
Wool rugs of splendid quality and plenty of it provide comfort for motorists. Close woven and thick, they wrap or tuck around riders to shield against wind. Dark rich colors in plaids and plain hues are offered from 3.50 to 12 dollars.
Advert shows solid rich Axminster rugs without seams and woven on special looms. Describes 9 by 12 foot rugs sold at $19.50 and $10.60 with a large color range, durable pattern clarity edge to edge.
Plenteous underwear savings all week as stock of women’s undergarments remains abundant. The store touts a large supply of graceful gowns, full-figure skirts, white and pink nightgowns at 89 cents, and assorted handspree and chemise items, with emphasis on comfort and variety.
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