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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
3
The reader recalls a Collier’s article praising Los Angeles water works and municipal ownership as a vital public good. The letter argues that public control prevents profiteering and ensures pure water amid rising rates, calling for widespread ownership and public oversight.
A Special United Press report from Elizabeth City North Carolina dated January 30 says an unknown steamship has foundered in high seas off Diming Shoals Light Ship as a 45 mph gale rages with extreme roughness. The light ship at the station near here is reported off its post by the City of Savannah. New York reports a distress signal at 10 35 this morning from Scotland Lightship No 12 about a four masted schooner fouled by the lightship with Mohawk and Arapahoe assisting.
New York reports a blaze that destroyed Schmaltz & Sons bakery in Hoboken New Jersey causing 500000 in damages. Firefighters battled hard as forty families were displaced by the blaze tied to a tenement block in Brooklyn amid a blizzard.
The funeral of ael Dowling former alderman and Apportionment board member drew many mourners from 87 Liberty Street to Sacred Heart Church for a high mass of requiem. Pallbearers included Col. T. J. Murphy William Clifford and Michael Logan. Interment was at St. Michael's cemetery. Terrence Cassidy funeral followed similar rites from 66 West Avenue with pallbearers from Court Pequonnock Foresters of America. Interment again at St. Michael's. Hattie M Dalto n infant daughter of Joseph W and Viva Dalton, died yesterday. Funeral at 2 30 from 149 Hewitt Street, interment Mountain Grove. Bessie Clinton wife of Dr James B Williams death in Santa Fe will be brought here for burial. Elizabeth Staples wife of John C Fowler died at 968 Laurel Avenue aged nearly 79. Survived by husband son Isaac Fowler and relatives Frank T Staples and Miss Elizabeth Stanley. Hugh McCaugherty died at 154 Lexington Avenue aged 74 a carriage painter born in Ireland 45 years ago. He is survived by brother Edward.
A Worcester Massachusetts delegation will visit this city on Wednesday to inspect the Locomobile chemical engine with the aim of purchasing a similar device. Mayor Lee will meet the party at the fire headquarters.
The Connecticut McKinley Association banquet at Stratfield drew leading Republicans. Toasts honored McKinley with Rev Ernest Crafts delivering a storied address. About 250 attendees, with Maj. William H. Marigold as toastmaster and remarks by Lt. Gov. Frank B. Weeks and others.
Boston, Jan 20 Eugene Lynch of Boston who died from wounds in the Republic Florida collision left a will dated Jan 19 two days before he and his wife departed on the voyage from which they did not return The will leaves half a million dollars to various relatives with bequests of 100 to 1000 dollars to others The premonition of danger reportedly touched his wife but not him and the document is now filed for probate
Mayor Lee received a letter from Mrs. Jane T. Smith complaining about health dangers in public schools due to shared drinking cups. The letter cites a magazine article, and the mayor said he would refer it to the Board of Education while noting it may be magazine advertising.
The Kansas blizzard dumped nearly five inches of snow with ice and sleet on rails, crippling trolley service. Power plant engine failure halted lines for two hours, while crews labored to clear tracks. by afternoon many routes remained limited or closed, with extensive manpower deployed to resume operations.
New Haven January 30. Westinghouse to withdraw its expert force from Stamford shops by January 31 and formal transfer of the electrified New Haven line between New York and Stamford is implied. Westinghouse had aided in the electric system’s development and now New Haven electricians will operate it alone.
A fugitive from justice case unfolds as Powe, linked to a Rochester robbery, is arrested in a Middle Street inn. His wife, found by police, weeps and pleads for forgiveness. her husband, initially reluctant, ultimately forgives. Doan, whose wife fled with Powe, declines to file charges and vows to handle matters at home. Powe, a Navy veteran, had lived in Rochester with his mother before the arrest.
Paul Walki's trial was continued to Monday in the city court after his brother John testified about the eye injury from a pipe stem jab. The attentive proceedings included John Walki present to recount the incident.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 a meeting of the Queen's Daughters will be held at St Augustine's chapel. The event is described as important and gathers members for an upcoming duty.
At 10 o clock tonight the 22nd Mill End sale ends as the big clock strikes. Shoppers can save hundreds of dollars on the final night with wind-up specials and plentiful Mill End lots, offering strong values that no weather or snowstorm should deter. Take the chance, improve it, and get much for little.
Boston’s finance commission urges sweeping reform including a simplified ballot, abolition of party nominations, a small at large city council, and centralized executive power in a trained mayor. It proposes a four year mayor term with a potential immediate election referendum and ballot-placed names only by nomination.
Italian Relief committee reports Jan 24 Polis theatre event in Cala bria and Sicily aid raised 249 75 from box receipts and tickets, 40 00 for singers and others, 72 50 for ads and expenses, balance 137 25 turned to Bridgeport Trust Co. Uncollected tickets from three parties will be settled shortly.
Mayor Lee announced a harbormaster election will be held on the same day as the second February Common Council meeting. Separately, Police Commissioners will hear charges of conduct unbecoming an officer against Special Policeman Chase Murphy, filed by Koslowski, related to vandalism at a Hollow laundry when windows were broken by boys.
Alice Moran, a domestic from Treland, faced a theft charge that prosecutors dropped after evidence showed the items found in her trunk were likely mis taken. Mrs Poole declined to prosecute and Moran was discharged from surveillance, preserving her innocent behavior.
Mexico City reports the Democratic party platform opposing the Diaz party was promulgated, urging sweeping reforms. It calls for repealing laws, allowing citizen liberty deprivation for imprisonment, jury trials, press freedom, and improved laws, challenging longstanding government authority.
Detroit, Jan 30. Rev. H. S. Marquis, dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, told insurance men that if John D. Rockefeller had pursued the priesthood he might occupy the Vatican today. He compared Hariman and Caesar and added a remark about Roosevelt and Luther. He then pivoted to fire insurance.
At the Monday common council meeting the charter amendment committee will report and there will be a public hearing on the U M C Company plan to lay a blue standard gauge railroad track across Pauline Street near Arctic Street.
Scranton hotel keeper Fritz Holsmagle, swindled in a fixed prize fight scheme, caused the arrest in Wilkes-Barre of H. F. J. Keenan and William Brown. They were arraigned on a six thousand dollar bond after returning money to Herbert Tuttle, a Chicago real estate man, tied to the Omaha coconspirators. The case grows from a Boston bout with losses fueling Holznagle’s pursuit of the principals.
Philadelphia report says detective questioning led B R Little to confess to the July homicide of John J Scott. He claimed the motive was theft and the plan to sight the victim’s face, with the aim of obtaining $86. Authorities link the confession to recent burglaries as part of the case.
On January 30 two young white girls were attacked by a black assailant. Bessie Sigel, 19, was choked into unconsciousness and the attacker fled. Katherine Donahue, 15, of Lawrenceville, was dragged into a doorway and is in serious condition. Police arraigned suspects in court.
The Board of Apportionment sub committee met the Aldermanic Street committee at City Hall. Alderman Hartley said the tax board favors a $16 000 appropriation for new macadam, noting last year had no funding and petitions have accumulated for two years. The board also supports permanent pavement for Main Street from East Washington Avenue to another street, with brick paving discussed as a possibility.
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