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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
3
Gov. J. M. Cox released a bill to bring more than 15 90 employees and hundreds of thousands of Ohio workers under the State workmen's compensation fund. The measure, to be introduced Tuesday, targets eliminating liability insurers.
In this city Catherine Higginson aged 83 of Fairfield dies. Funeral from 1384 North Avenue January 20 at 9 AM then St Augustine's church. Interment at St Augustine's. Also notices for Bether Angell ONeill age 29 with funeral from Main Street January 20 at 9 AM and St Patrick's 9:36 AM, burial at St Michael's. Mary Fitzpatrick of 895 Wood Avenue January 21 8:30 AM from St Augustine's for high mass, burial at St Michael's. An anniversary requiem mass for Mrs Catherine Harding at St Mary's January 20 7:30 AM. Sarah E Riley widow of James Kelley of 120 Madison Avenue January 20 8:30 AM and Saint Augustine's at 5:30 AM, burial at St Thon cemetery Fairfield.
In New York on January 18 three strangers robbed an 11th avenue saloon after bartender Pat Boyle wrote Get a cop these men are robbers on a newspaper. One customer was called over then the robbers drew guns and forced patrons against the wall. They grabbed about 100 to 200 dollars and fled in the car they arrived in.
The obituary notices list funeral details for Bridget Manning at St. Augustine's with high mass and pall bearers, and for William Hartnett killed near Zoar Bridge with services at St. Peter's. Also noted are William Banks in New York and John H. Carr of 544 Union Avenue, a longtime local provision dealer, with his sudden death and surviving relatives.
In Paris on January 18, Belgian champion Cyril Van Houwaert collided with French rider Petit Breton and sustained a broken collarbone and internal injuries, with his condition described as serious. Breton was unharmed. An unidentified spectator fell from the gallery onto the track, was rescued by police, and reported in serious condition. Riders had covered 3,725 kilometers by five o'clock.
About 150 engineers and firemen on the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad walked out today backed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. They demand higher wages and better terminal accommodations, with arbitration sought from Labor Commissioner Neill and Commerce Court Judge Knapp. officials say the demands are excessive and impractical. Replacement crews rush to cover routes as freight and passenger service nearly halts on the 628 mile line, a subsidiary of the New York New Haven Hartford system under President Charles S. Mellen.
Washington reports Pujo will retire March 4 ending his chairmanship of the money trust investigation. Attorney Untermyer says the inquiry is suspended rather than halted to allow an intermediate report and seek early passage of needed reform legislation. Pujo will leave public life to practice law and aims to present concrete recommendations before leaving.
The Lyric theatre hosts a unique show to win Bridgeport patron approval. Mile. Marie Maraffi, Bridgeport born prodigy, has passed Yale musical exams and will perform as a rising star. The Bijou Four, Sig Carlo the Italian baritone, Gertrude Ross, and Wheeler Wilson Band with soloists Vernon Cliffe Knablin Bradley Brown Sanborn headline an exceptional program and box office opens at 1 PM tomorrow with popular prices.
Stephen Van Cullen White known as Deacon White died in his Standish Arms Brooklyn apartment. Born in 1831 in Chatham County North Carolina, he became a coast to coast figure in finance, famed for building and losing fortunes and for decades in the financial district.
New York January 18 opening shows a firm tone with quiet trading. By 11 am the market held a good undertone, and in the closing hour trading remained dull yet gains stood. Virginia Car and Chemical rose to 38 1/2, up 3 1/2 points amid stronger copper stocks.
Wilkesbarre Pa January 18 non union workers at Henry Colliery Plains return to work after strikers learn non members will join the union and resume duties. In Baltimore Mrs James Fedde finds her two year old son fatally burned after smoke in the kitchen prompts her entry.
Connecticut bar honors Chief Justice Fred eric B. Hall with a 2 30 pm service at his Mill Hill Avenue home library. Gov. Simeon Baldwin and many jurists attend as honorary pallbearers. active pallbearers include Hall's nephews. Interment at Lake View Cemetery.
Saltos, after demanding Mrs Senngel’s affection and being denied, fled the city in a violent rampage. He wounded two women and himself, with a 32 caliber revolver and a pocket knife found at the rear of 402 Prospect Street. Police tracked him with detectives Hall Finnegan Cody Ryan and McGirr. he collapsed, was arrested, and rushed to St. Vincent’s hospital in critical condition.
Washington notes Herbert Barber president of Barber Steamship Co testifies before the House shipping trust committee that conference and pooling agreements and rebating are essential to foreign commerce. He notes his fleet sails under many flags with subsidies mainly from France and argues rebates are discounts tied to long term contracts, not crime.
Esther Angelia Quaid ONeill died at St Vincent's hospital after weeks of illness following the birth of a daughter. Survived by husband Edward J ONeill and three children, plus her mother, sisters and brothers. Funeral set for Monday at St Patrick's Church.
New York January 18 Mrs Abigail Hancock Bishop a prominent New York society figure filed for absolute divorce from James Cunningham Bishop a millionaire broker after a 22 year marriage The complaint alleges misconduct in July 1909 Names co respondent Leila Gaines Gwathmey wife of J Temple Gwathmey a wealthy broker The wife seeks alimony custody of five daughters and notes Bishop’s recent ads stating he would bear debts only his own Newburgh New York Sheriff Larry Zervin on Friday drove a car into a ditch fatally injuring one man and injuring another before canceling his hunting trip
Washington report on recovered Standard Oil letters and documents not yet published that may illuminate financing of political campaigns and corporate favors. The Clapp committee probes the Archbold correspondence sale to Hearst and aims to trace further letters possibly involved. Blumeling, linked to the sale, will testify next Thursday.
The annual Colonavilla charity fair by the Ladies of Charity runs January 28 to 31 at the armory. A grand march led by Columbia and Uncle Sam opens the show, with Prof W Gilbert Newell rehearsing the Colonavilla dance. First rehearsal set for tomorrow at Park Theatre Hall 7:30 PM, with Booth participants to attend. Minstrels meet tomorrow at Mrs. M H Ford’s home 1837 Main Street.
New Haven January 18 President Taft arrives Monday to join Yale University Corporation meeting and map plans to settle in Connecticut as a permanent resident marking the state’s first time with a former national leader as a resident and taxpayer. The piece notes a possible summer presence of President-elect Wilson during vacations.
A nostalgic column recounts John L. Sullivan’s fearless 26 years ago battle with Patsy Cardiff in Minneapolis where an arm injury failed to halt him and the crowd witnessed a clash of eras. It also recalls Jack Dempsey’s decline era, detailing his bout with Tommy Ryan at Coney Island and a later stumble in Portland.
A compact roundup lists bouts: 1887 Sullivan and Cardiff draw in Minneapolis with Sullivan injuring his left ear. 1895 Ryan stops Dempsey in three at Coney Island, marking Demo’s last middleweight reign. 1901 Root KO’s Byers in San Francisco’s ninth. 1905 Coulon KO’s Bennie in Chicago’s sixth. 1907 Attell KO’s Baker in Los Angeles in a recent world title defense.
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