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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
6
The caucus endorsed J. Clancy for the seat on the Common Council. Robert G. De Forest was chosen to succeed as chair at a city hall meeting last night, with Clancy elected unanimously.
After a recent garage theft at 3154 North Main Street from Barry Tousey, the police offer a $100 reward for information leading to the culprits and their conviction. Clues are scarce, and the department will broadcast the alert nationwide to aid in recovery.
Plainville Connecticut on July 3 John Murray claiming West Virginia origin broke from a local lockup after a minor offense. He escaped by crawling through a small opening in the cell door used to pass food, marking the third such escape. In Bucharest King Charles orders general mobilization of the Romanian army.
John Flanagan's fireworks stand on Spring street near the Fairfield post office caught fire in the forenoon as detonations rang out. Flames consumed the stand while youngsters fled. The Fairfield auto chemical department helped halt the spread. Loss estimated at about $50. rockets and large set pieces were saved from the blaze.
Weather data from New Haven shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with possible local showers, cooler near the coast, and warmer by Friday. Northeast to southeast winds persist as high pressure sits over the eastern lake region while a Colorado to upper Michigan trough brings unsettled weather and showers west of the Mississippi. The Pope received in private audience Monsignor Boneventure Cerretti, auditor of the apostolic delegation at Washington, today in Rome.
A two story wooden house on Stratfield Road owned by Louis Hulk burned down at 7 am after an oil stove was upset. Stratfield volunteers, aided belatedly by Fairfield auto chemical, watched flames consume the building and contents. The Hulik family escaped. neighbors failed to rescue a piano. Estimated loss about $2,000. insurance reported.
New Haven July 3 Grand jury to consider the case of Joseph EBergeron charged with killing Mrs Elizabeth Dowsett. The state seeks first degree murder indictment. Five held in county jail in murder cases, the most ever, including Allen Bergeron Plew and two women Wakefield Monahan. Canty an ex organist left for home. Dr and Mrs Fleck vacationing in Bretton Woods New Hampshire.
Mrs. Ellen W. Adams of Bellows Falls Vermont reports severe head eczema that caused intense itching and hair loss. After using Cuticula Soap and Ointment three times, her head cleared, hair grew back, and she gained thickness. Dated November 16, 1912.
An economical treatment recommends gently applying Cuticura Ointment to affected areas without rubbing, washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap, and continuing to bathe briefly. Use Cuticura Soap daily to prevent inflammation and clogged pores, with free samples and a 32-page Skin Book offered by mail.
A reconstruction of Bridgeport's July 4 celebrations shows little change from fifty years ago with no major citywide events. Stratford held a large 1863 celebration with tents, bands, and living depictions of 1776, while Bridgeport observed growth in fireworks permits and local chaos on the holiday.
Philadelphia prepares for a safe Fourth of July as a vigilance committee of prominent citizens is appointed to prosecute sellers of dangerous fireworks to minors. Chairman McCurdy says the movement for a bloodless Fourth has broad support and aims for the sanest city celebration yet.
Washington July 3 Democratic Senators will make a special effort to clear up President Wilson's appointments largely postmasters pending before the Senate for some time. Several were confirmed at a brief executive session last night.
Former Bridgeport waiter and Waiters' Union business agent Frank Burns is in Bridgeport to visit his ailing mother at St. Vincent's hospital. Since leaving seven years ago he has prospered and now runs the Heidelberg cafe in Schenectady, New York.
Tokio July 3 court of appeals rules not proven on torture charges against public prosecutors at Utsunomiya district court. Accused allegedly examined a forgery suspect for 16 to 29 hours in stretches while handcuffed and offered rest periods. Includes unrelated classified line about want ads.
Newtown notes visitors at the old Kelly farm. Humane Officer Johnson acts on horse cruelty with Gardner’s support. High School hires for 1913-14 with Principal Johnson, Miss Salmon, and Miss Houlihan. Lillian Troy reengaged. Local real estate activity includes Bots ford broker Black negotiating for Halpine farm on Rowell Street Berkshire for buyer Philip Schwitzky.
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