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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
4
A church roof collapse in Naix near Sion Valais during services killed forty and injured sixty. Panic spread as worshippers fled into fields imagining an earthquake. Local authorities investigated the disaster and began aid efforts for survivors.
Lily, Duchess of Marlborough, died at Deep Den, Dorking, today from heart failure. She was daughter of the late Commodore Price of New York and had three marriages, first to Louis Hammersley, then to the Eighth Duke of Marlborough whom she married in 1838, and later to Lord William Beresford.
Police Commissioner Ker Shaw overheard a corner talk on Sunday and trailed a saloon at 42 Sterling Street in East Bridgeport. He witnessed a glass of beer disappear, the saloon door shut, and the lid replaced before officers arrived. The incident foreshadows ongoing efforts to curb alcohol excess and public health campaigns tout Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe children’s remedy. The piece also notes a federal push to fund moth extermination in Connecticut and New England, with a $200,000 allotment up from this year.
The week’s stock market activity highlights that in a strong bull phase quick reactions can arise. Traders should realize opportunities on pullbacks, as the Consolidated Gas episode wiped out marginal accounts and refreshed short interest. Large holders appear to keep stakes on declines, and overall capital leaders stay constructive while client balances and favorable indicators persist.
A compact advertisement touts Cyrus Plaster as relief for backache. It targets people who dislike losing time or money and claims many users have found relief where others failed. The notice promotes a 25 cent price at s Pharmacy located at Irfield Ave. and Courtland St.
A trolley car struck coal cart carrying Steve Colby at the corner of Iranistan avenue and State street injuring him. Colby, a driver for Vincent Bros., was thrown from the cart and treated for a scalp wound at Emergency Hospital. The cart axle was broken.
Vienna dispatch reports Queen Victoria of Spain was accidentally wounded in the forehead during a royal hunting party visit to Archduke Frederick’s lodge. The bullet grazed her head but she recovered and resumed the hunt. Several arrests were made with no evidence found, and the incident was kept quiet.
Fraternal notes report the Dewey Camp of Modern Woodmen of America opening a new hall with officer installations. Thomas Kelly receives a past clerk badge. Henry Shannon honored with a gold badge and resolutions. Bridgeport Lodge I O B A installs officers. ceremony includes Yiddish segment. St Josephs Sick Benevolent Society elects officers. Freundschaft Rebekah lodge to install officers. New England Order of Protection rally to be held January 13 in Wheeler building. Foley's Orino Laxative recommended for chronic constipation.
At the annual meeting on Housatonic avenue St Patrick’s Y M T and B association elected Thomas Fitzgerald as president with George McMullen as vice president and H L Smith as recording secretary. David M Howe became financial secretary Francis Rooney as corresponding secretary Rev Father Curran as chaplain John Scanlon as marshal Thomas Gaffney as sergeant at arms and Edward Callahan Louis Duggan and Thomas Gaffney named trustees. An installation meeting and open smoker are set for Tuesday evening Jan 19. The reports show a prosperous year and a healthy treasury. the Minstrel troupe held a rehearsal after the meeting.
A bustling vaudeville bill opens this afternoon at Poli’s Bridgeport with Miss Flo Irwin starring in The Reformer. The lineup features The Elmore Sisters, The Wizard Musician, Edgar Allen & Co., the Four Readings gymnastic act, Jones & Mayo, Payton & Wilson, an electrograph, and a strong operatic note from Signor Alberti. The program promises laughs, music, satire, and motion pictures, with Thorns and Orange Blossoms on the way and a Midsummer Night’s Dream engagement set for January 18. The Human Art Gallery returns midweek at Quilty’s with dancing, and a beginners class starts January 21.
Klimt and Gazzolo present The Montana Limited with a vivid Western setting and strong actors. Daily matinees offered at popular prices as the production keeps audiences engaged with natural action and original scenic effects. Meanwhile Boston Opera Singers praised for Il Trovatore with Mme Francini and Miss Thomas delivering notable performances in Hartford.
The Bridgeport Vehicle Co plant planned for Fairfield Avenue is moving forward with foundation work while plans for higher strength walls are discussed. The Building Commission suggested increasing load capacity from 106 to 125 pounds per square foot, with revisions likely before foundations finish. Commissioner DuBois stated work had not been stopped.
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