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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1912

Page

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Six Die In Fierce New York Skyscraper Fire

Six men are dead and property losses tallied as a three hour blaze gut the Equitable Building at Broadway and Pine Street in Manhattan. Fire Chief Kenton ordered a citywide alarm as crews battled freezing water and collapsing walls.

New York Kenton Greater New York United Press Jan Wardom Equitable’ Sife Assurance 5 Broadway Pinep Be Nakeer New Tdrk Equitebie Lite Assur- Society Mercantile Branch Apts Bankers Trust Breat Financial Iniettutions Erro ‘Trust Piremen Ydeloth- Bo Angerou America Eee Seibert President Day Vaystable Hazen Bees Equitable Tren Tor Cedar, Pine Nassau &Hd

SLAIN FURNITURE DEALER AND WIFE IDENTIFIED AS NY MERCHANTS

Bridgeport families recall Isaac and Rachel Futterman as a long time Bridgeport furniture dealer and East Side residents. In New York a daughter Etka is suspected after both victims were found murdered and mutilated. Firefighters battled a massive blaze with high winds and falling masonry as police and volunteers fought to rescue workers trapped in vaults.

Souris Jer Etka Isaac Rachel New York Aaron Tterman Cutterley Clmston Street Nehea Futtermans

Date Set for 1912 National Democratic Convention

Washington reports that June 25 is selected as the convention date with St Louis and other cities arguing for host status. Wilson's strong sentiment favors direct presidential primaries where lawful. Bryan disclaims candidacy and pledges support to nominated candidates. Jones chosen by the Democratic National Committee to set the exact city after hearings with delegates from St Louis, Baltimore, Denver, Chicago and New York.

Corres Washington Jan Wilson National Committee Bryan Jones Democratic National Committee St. Louis Baltimore Denver Chicago New York Charles W. Franklin Den

State Grange Opens Meeting in Bridgeport

Over 100 delegates from subordinate Granges attend the 27th Connecticut State Grange session in Eagles Hall Bridgeport. Morning business covers credentials and committee appointments. reports show 12,000 members and $4,154.77 cash on hand. Tonight features public program with speakers including Dr Clifford B. Wilson and Charles M. Gardiner.

Connecticut State Grange Eagles’ Hall Leonard H. Healey North W Woodstock Ley H. E. Loom State Grange Ties H. Coe Luther B. Ashley Geo Edmond F.C. Fitch Oscar Lathrop Joel W. Skilton Division of Frank N. Hortom Herbert R. Leach Oliver Case Ruben. E. Pearl John W. Rollinson Hart W. Goff A. Minler Leete Lawrence Yepeer Olin C. Shelton Clarence B. Avews J Gcome B. Stinson H. Oe Well Whiner H. Manney Howard Dickenson Ote L Puits Edgar Suydam E. K. Dean Clyde E. Dickenson National Frank Holton William Marvin Jacob Gallupp Wee Va Syren F. N. Tay Jero: Dowgs Geo.v. Reith Sautechin A. Sullivan Harry A. le Dwill M. Puller E_ Clarke William F Karl K. Marion Myron R. Risley D. Dx Needy Granges Font Wes Sien Accaor Ne. Spiers Very M. ‘Vall Mars Cyruses Bitlines T. Avery P. W. Lewis Ellen Jewell EB. W. Crocker Benjamin Aseppaia Berl E. A. Jones C. M Oscar Atwood F. A. Spalding W. E. Price James Bancroft F.B. Duffy Frank B. Nangle F. M. Thompson Irving B. Carter A. W. Wibberts Charles H. Sage Good Roads Jamess Chaffee Gustavus C. Beckwith Albert M. Buell P. H. Wooedford George W. Squires Hezekiah Goodwin Leroy Smith Constitution and Bay Laws Clarence Banks Hart E. Buell E. Frank White Ik Platt A. W. Lamb J. L. Rice Grange S. Wood J. H. Hale H. Blakeman G. Warren Davis E. W. Bigsow M. L. Coleman J. N. Barnes L. M. Reed G. Beckwith Waterbury Healey N. S. Platt H. E. Loomis Bridgeport Savis A. Vincent J. A. Sherwood G. F. Goodenough l A. J. A. Sherstond Finance Committee Clifford B. Wilson Fred Enos Bridgeport Board of Trade Wallace A. Smith Horace H. Jackson John DePeu Charles M. Gardiner Massachusetts State Grange

Record of check fraud arrest ties to sought interstate felon

Police say Samuel T. King arrested for trying to pass two fraudulent checks here may be an old offender wanted for forgery in multiple U S cities. Officials report boards organizing with George M. Eames likely president of the Board of Park Commissioners and Dr David M. Trecartin named for Health Board presidency as Wilson plans to organize tonight.

Samuel T. King United States George M. Eames Board of Park Commissioners David M. Trecartin M. D Wes. Wilson

Death Chair for Richeson Court's Sentence Day

Boston January 9 Richeson the Rev C W T pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the killing of Avis Linnell He faces the electric chair with governors council considering clemency and a possible commutation to life imprisonment His attorneys will petition for mercy citing his mental state and the benefit to the commonwealth.

United Press Boston C. W T. Richeson Avis Linnell Cons Council Richeson Arene Moe Bogie Recrutien Sanderson Daniel Readness Kese Charlestown Exeon Attornneys Commonwealth

Wm. H. Heiden Jr Dies At Hospital From Exposure

Wm H Heiden Jr found unconscious in his room at 308 Benham avenue yesterday afternoon Heiden died early this morning at Bridgeport hospital after lapsing into a coma attributed to diabetes and exposure Patrolman Richard Larkin discovered the scene There was no fire and the room was very cold Mrs Heiden a hospital inmate was discharged as cured this morning

Netshek Beth Hamedrash- Hagodel Desjardim Grand Norfolk Streets Ageethee Werda Futterman Elka Sa6 Hellin Ton Street Sollee Station Benham Avenue William H. Heiden, Jr Bridgeport Heiden Richard Larkin

Funeral of Ellen Byrne Held at Sacred Heart

The funeral of Ellen widow of Patrick Byrne was held this morning from the home at 339 Warren Street, 8:30 am, with a solemn high mass at Sacred Heart. Rev. Father Mooney celebrant, Father Judge deacon, Father Sweeney sub-deacon. Pallbearers included John Lynch, George agserty, Joan H McMurray, John P Kemple, Matthew Price and Joseph Murray. Interment followed at St Michael's Cemetery.

Ellen Patrick Byrne Warren Street Sacred Heart Father Mooney Father Judge Father Sweeney Margaret Cummings Thomas Driecol Sac John Lynch George Agserty Joan H. McMurray John P. Kemple Matthew Price Joseph Murray St. Michael's Cemetery

Flood Despondent Man Slashes Throat in Suicide Attempt

John Flood, 56, of 234 6th Street, East Bridgeport, drew a razor across his throat in a self inflicted crisis. He severed a larynx and small blood vessels but spared the jugular vein. An ambulance rushed him to Bridgeport Hospital where Dr Bennett ligated wounds and he remains in serious condition with a small chance of recovery. Flood has a history of despondency and prior threats.

John Flood 6Th Street Flood Bridgeport Bennett

Emma Beers Seeks Divorce After Alleged Cruelty

Emma Beers petitioned the superior court for divorce from George G. Beers claiming intolerable cruelty. She testified of late nights away, a black eye, a choke, and a $10 withdrawal. Dr. Gardner corroborated injuries. Elbridge Wheeler spoke on finances. their ten year old daughter Gladys testified she saw her father strike her mother.

Erhuia Beers Bibridge Wheeler Main Street Case Superior Court George G. Beers the Sales Co Nobie Avenue East Bridgeport Charles W. Gardner Gladys Beers

Beers Case Heard On Cruelty Allegations In Court

Testimony described Mrs Beers temper and jealousy while witnesses for both sides offered contrasting views of George G Beers conduct toward his wife Miss Helen Beers and May Beers Milligan denying cruelty. George Beers estimated worth about $5000, disputing prior claims of $10000. Case resumed after noon recess.

Amazing tale of Hichborn Wylie scandal in divorce filing

An article details the marital crisis of Philip S. Hichborn, a Black Rock author, and his wife, heiress to General Henry M. Hoyt, amid a divorce suit. It recounts elopement, alleged co respondent Haram Write, transfers of Washington real estate, and travels to Europe with Mrs Hichborn, later seen as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wise in Winchester Cathedral, Paris, and the Riviera.

Philip S. Hichborn Black Rock Bly Fe Bich Foster Navy Martha Hibhborn Blaine Pearsall Hichborn Wylie Europe Boston Montreal Winchester Cathedral Henry Wise Paris Riviera

French Burial Held After Death in Fall at Hospital

The isatte of Ruth Rufus French was held this noon from the residence of Slaughter Mrs Miliv French. Rev George M Brown pastor of the First M B church officiated. Burial was in Elm Street cemetery Monroe. Mr French died at Bridgeport hospital after a fall. He is survived by son Walter Lacey French daughter Lace French and granddaughter Loc Mary French.

Ruth Rufus French Wes Slaughter Miiliv French George M. Brown M. B. Church Elm Street Monroe French Bridgeport Walter Lacey -French Lace French Loc Mary French

Classified notices and rental ads from J.D. Shaw's News Room

Small ads list items for exchange rent and sale. Notices mention rooms for rent in multiple addresses, a dancing event by Catalpra circle, bowling alley for sale, employment for a draughtsman, and various sale and auction listings. Includes amenities, contact points, and prices where given.

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