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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

6

Senator Bacon Attacks President in Three-Day Senate

Washington, Jan. 14 Senator Bacon of Georgia delivered a sharp constitutional speech in the Senate accusing President Roosevelt of disregarding Congress rights. It followed attacks by Senators Tilman and Foraker earlier in the week accusing the administration of lax law enforcement and misuse of funds. Bacon urged a resolution asserting Senate over executive information.

Washington Bacon Georgia Senate Roosevelt Congress Tilman E. H. Harriman Oregon Treasury Brownsville Andrew Johnson

Poultry show success sparks next event in Lincoln hall

The Lincoln hall poultry show drew larger crowds than expected as birds of high class filled the space leaving narrow aisles. Organizers praised the turnout and plan a larger venue for the next event while noting entries indicate strong local interest in poultry and pet stock. Special awards are to be announced today as the show closes tonight. A separate note reports a baby found on a Brooklyn doorstep after a dog alert.

Lincoln Hall

Dancers Wanted Positions Assured At Quilty Academy

100 young men and 100 young women are sought to take 12 dancing lessons at Quilty s Dancing Academy next week. Completion guarantees becoming capable dancers for public assemblies in the city. Prof Quilty with eight years of experience conducts thorough instruction in a beginners class Tuesday at 8 30 and a private class Thursday at 8 30. First lesson 50 cents. Call at the academy to arrange. Final classes for the season. Bring your feet.

Quilty Dancing Academy

Arson Suspects Held. Bonds Set at $1000 Each

Police close in on two men charged with arson at a Pembroke Street barber shop owned by mail carrier John McElroy. Tomasso Stanalinio and Guiseppe Bellotti are in City Court, bail $1000 each, with case continued to the 16th. Boss owner Fernandino Dotto sought for interview. shop fixtures seized to cover rent and damages. Dotto may be in New York. The shop was insured for 300.

John McElroy Pembroke Street Pullman Tomasso Stanalinio Guiseppe Bellotti Fernandino Dotto Russell McElroy Dotto New York City Stanalinio Belotti

Demand Opens Big Preserves for Unemployed

Unemployed in Cardiff backed by Socialists and Liberal leaders demand opening noble preserves in the United Kingdom. They argue the one tenth of rural land could sustain each unemployed family if cultivated. Parliament eyes a Liberal tax bill as government considers relief measures. Marquis Butte urged to allow winter wheat planting. a hunting party angered the unemployed leading to looting of estate land. They began seizing acres and seeking seeds from neighbors.

United Press Cardiff Liberal Party United Kingdom Marquis Butte

Roosevelt Rides 98 Miles In Public Endurance Test

President Roosevelt rode forty nine miles to Warrenton Virginia and back to Washington to demonstrate that the army navy and Marine Corps promotion endurance tests are not cruel. The ride measured ninety eight miles in a single day to show ease of the challenge. Separately Admiral W S Emery retired arrived in New York aboard the Prince Friedrich Wilhelm after commanding the second fleet during the battleship cruise.

Washington Roosevelt Warrenton Army Navy Marine Corps United Press New York Emery New_York Prince Friederich Wilhelm Louisianna Amoy China Lloyds East Asiatic Line Breman

Knights of Columbus Installations and Lodge Activities

District Deputy Henry J Waters stalled Cecil Calvert Council officers last night as dues rise from 15 to 30 cents monthly and a new Knights of Columbus hall on Main Street is set for meetings. New officers include Grand Knight John T Gallagher and others, with Clan Campbell officials also installed. A combined rally of Ida and Sterling lodge, New England Order of Protection followed with speeches by visiting officers and a social dance. Supreme Warden F P Peabody highlighted national membership growth to about 58,000 with Bridgeport nearing 2,000. A Sterling lodge initiation preceded the event.

K. OF c Henry J. Waters Cecil Calvert Council Knights of Columbus Main Street John T. Gallagher Patrick Ferreter George Massey John E. Lyddy James T. Walsh Frank Massicotte John Lyman Dennis Otis Thomas Maloney Philip O’shea James Hughes Edward H. Fitzgerald, M. D William H. Lynch Frank O’brien James Kearns Matthew Daley Clan Campbell Frank Funkie R. D. Mustarde New Haven John Japp Lodge Japp Mustarde Donald Nicholson Ida _and Sterling Lodge New England

Yale Freshman Dies of Scarlet Fever in Dormitory

New Haven January 14 A Yale freshman John Butler Woodward Jr 19 from Wilkes Barre died of scarlet fever. Dr Charles J Foot says the illness likely began before Christmas break and there was no diphtheria among students. The dormitory suite was quarantined and exposure limited to his mother nurses and physicians as officials monitor risk of an epidemic. The family took his body home for burial.

United Press New Haven John Butler Woodward, Jr Wilkesbarre Yale Charles J. Foot Woodward Young Woodward

Fire in Crane Co plant damages area around $50

A fire swept the pattern shop of Crane Co West End plant last night causing about $50 in damage. A watchman activated the auxiliary alarm system and firefighters found the blaze in a lumber pile. The sprinkler head near the ceiling failed to fully protect the area, and crews extinguished the fire after entering the smoke-filled shop.

West End Crane Co

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