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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
5
The Third Order of St. Francis and Children of Mary presented gifts totaling 1500 dollars to Father Murphy in a surprise tribute. He thanked parishioners for their kindness, noting his long service since 1877 and asking for prayers as he nears the end of his priesthood. The ceremony included a choir performance and expressions of affection.
Fragmentary text describes an event around an alleged cover story from a Feauest and mentions a trial official, five or ten items, and a large sum 155,000,000 in a witness statement with references to a district attorney and a tentative investigation during the first months.
A column of obituaries and funeral notices listing individuals such as Daniel B Reynolds aged 73 6 29 from Norwich Conn and others: Boteford Sharno Se age 7 years, Dorothy J Morris aged 7, Chasnrey H Morria age 41, Steven P F Chiles aged 80 years 20 days, Challon Fi Crofur aged 53, Geo H Stufford aged 40s, and Henry Brett. Details include dates January 4 6 1913 and funeral times and cemeteries such as Oak Lawn Mountain Grove and St Michaels. Funeral attendees invited from residences on Colorado Avenue Greene Town and other local addresses.
Judge Carl Foster presided as four dozen cases were brought for trial in city court. Several defendants faced bonds or fines for theft assault and drunkenness while others had charges continued or postponed to January.
In City Court Georgs Katona faced two non support cases. he was discharged this morning. The complaint claimed he contributed over 250 dollars to joint bank accounts, with funds reportedly spent by the wife on clairvoyants in New York. Evidence also described meals prepared by the wife and the revelation of another living husband.
Jon Carboni was arrested and charged with theft of articles from a New Yorker. He was placed under $500 bond. The theft occurred sometime between last summer and January 1.
A parcel post map from Beidgepore outlines pricing by zone per pound and lists principal cities and towns with their rates. The item, titled Jackson's Book Shop, appears with a page reference and notes that parcel post scales will be ready soon.
In New York Alderman Percy L. Davis, Republican candidate for Congress, is sentenced by Justice Goff to one year to one year eight months in state prison after being convicted of extortion. His ally J Owen receives the same term for conspiring in the scheme which netted $5 013 from Mrs Eva Carroll and her daughter to suppress an affidavit. Davis’s counsel William S Bennett pleads for suspension, arguing the conviction itself is punishment enough.
New York reports La Savoie arrived after a fierce storm that knocked out its starboard engine. Sailors described record gales and high seas with waves breaking over the bridge. a large wave crushed windows and swept a poker game into the gangway.
In Norwalk on January 6, about 600 delinquents rushed to the collector’s office on the last day of grace to settle taxes. The push followed a Saturday notice that nonpayment would trigger legal action to recover the amounts.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Z Poli invite for a box party at the new Poli theatre next Thursday night after the show. Hosts will be Mr and Mrs Poli along with their guests at Gloner fi the Strat.
Annie McShane sues City of Bridgeport for 31000 in Common Pleas Court claiming a sidewalk plank on Sterling Street caused her to trip on November 16, 1911 injuring her right arm and chest.
The piece marks the anniversary of the Big Wind in 1839 when Ireland was struck by cyclonic disturbance. It notes Dublin’s losses near 200000 dollars and recalls how the event is retold in song and storytelling by older Irish residents in the city.
Former deputy sheriff Louis Richards is sued for 600 dollars by American Surety Co of New York which furnished his bond when he acted as steamship ticket agent for Oelrichs Co of New York. Gerrichs Co claim Richards owed 629.72 and the surety paid that amount. The company tried to collect but received 180. Richards was arrested on a body writ after no attachable property was found and later released on bond.
Hosea Mann resigns as cashier and organizer of the Torrington National Bank after 23 years in the post. His resignation was accepted by the directors. Mann also organized the Federal Trust Company of Bridgeport and has banking experience in Wilmington Vermont where he served in the legislature and as speaker of the house.
New York January 6 counsels for President Mellen of the New Haven and Chamberlain of the Grand Prom plead for a one week postponement in the United States Court in Wey. The two magnates are indicted for criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade.
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company representatives from across the United States gather in Stratfield for the third annual convention. About 150 attendees include famed marksmen employed by the firm. The program features Arms Day Ammunition Day and multiple distinguished speakers, with a closing round robin and a celebratory smoker for foremen.
Henry Case, 53, a factory employee in Meriden, apparently shot himself in the head after a period of nervous prostration and then went back to bed to die. Officers reported the incident occurred January 6 and concluded it was a suicide attempt.
London reports the Turkish Balkan peace conference adjourned with no date set for resumption. Delegates offered no clear plan while Balkan envoys indicated uncertainty and diplomats speculated Turkey may seek concessions or outside mediation before remeeting.
A local merchant described as one of the city's oldest business figures has died. The obituary notes his prominence in the business community and his enduring ties to the city, calling him a pioneer in the local trade.
The disappearance of Frank B. Finch from 604 Broad Street after Thanksgiving remains unsolved. Police and family have exhaustive leads but have not located him or his bicycle. Finch is about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 145 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, mustache, and was last seen wearing a gray and black coat, gray shirt, and black shoes. A reward is offered for new information.
In Indianapolis January, J B Mc Clorey of Leavenworth prison organized signatures for blank bonds to aid a release appeal. The plan aimed to secure sureties to free the convicted dynamiters as their appeal proceeds.
Berlin dispatch reports United States Consul General Thackars released a brief note on Dr Friedman’s claimed tuberculosis cure. He did not assess merits or interview patients, saying he lacked qualifications for a scientific evaluation and urged medical experts conduct a proper inquiry. The first American patients arrived at the Friedman Institute today as ongoing inoculations continue worldwide.
New Haven judge hears a suit against Robert Z. Flynn an undertaker of Hartford over an auto crash that killed Hartford fireman John J. McDonald. Miss Maher of New Britain alleges Flynn drove carelessly causing the collision and permanent injuries with triple damages sought.
The Supreme Court today refused the plan to distribute or transfer Southern Pacific stock to Union Pacific stockholders. It held such actions would effectively enable stockholders to control both unions and fail to satisfy the court’s merger dissolution decree. The ruling leaves the district court to consider plans within the existing opinion and decree while noting the proposed stock transfer would not end the combination as required.
In Derby on January 6, Rocco Scarfoni was shot and gravely wounded by one of three companions Vincenso Cutarelli Giovanni Violono and Carmine Violono who are held without bail as Branfonl Branford remains treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to the abdomen with poor prognosis per doctors.
Sparse New Year incidents limited to minor injuries at the emergency ward. Ambulance movements and a few spree-related tow cage incidents drew limited attention as staff noted minimal disruption and no major accidents during the holiday period.
South Norwalk Jan 6 Helen Smyak a female employee of Mr Tulle J Angevine was bound over by the city court under F540 Boney for the alleged theft of 80 dollars worth of jewelry from her employer The fel was unable to secure bail Pelt
A fragmentary Chicago weather notice reports ice and sleet as a prelude to an coming storm. The garbled text mentions a southward storm and references wartime era ships under construction, with several unreadable placeholders.
A public meeting at Municipal headquarters discussed a plan for ownership of a local utility. The session, attended by city officials and residents, reviewed proposed revenue and governance structures. In related notes, a local incident near 29 Tank Street was briefly mentioned with no sustained details.
An obituary memorial amid fragmented lines mentions Takevary Cambiey and Fiona Reid, plus references to local hospitals, cemeteries, and burial arrangements. The text then shifts to miscellaneous items including musical programs, a charity subscription, and odd queries about online maps and jumping wooden horses, interwoven with garbled names and cities.
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