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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1909
Page
1
Harry K Thaw begins final bid to prove his sanity and win release from Matteawan with witnesses stating he discussed hydraulics electricity architecture and the pyramids while Evelyn Nesbit is subpoenaed as a key potential obstacle.
The body of James Jensen, 22, of Maple Street Ansonia, was found in South Avenue freight yards after either falling from a train or placing himself on the rails. He had been acting strangely and left his boarding house Saturday. The case, marked by a decapitation, was discovered by brakeman William Leaver and taken to the morgue.
San Francisco July 12. A group calling itself the Six Companions offers 500 dollars for the capture of Leon Ling, whose room is tied to the death of Elsie Sigel. The slayer is sought as the body’s discovery closes a missing person mystery.
Louise Teed aged 90 of New York died at her summer home in Astor. Death was due to apoplexy. The remains will be shipped to New York for burial.
A West End resident cites a buyer willing to pay 5000 for the crematory, claiming the city paid 15000 and cannot relocate under 20000. He warns of real estate vultures but notes a contract with the garbage reduction firm allows city use on demand, and asserts crematory is needed. The proposer’s customer offers 5000, above others seeking sale.
In New Haven on July 13 the civil side of the superior court gathered leading Short Beach residents to seek an injunction against Atlantic Trapping Company, fish oil manufacturers of Kelsey's Island, over odor and health concerns. A formal agreement with Dr. C W Gale limits operations to daytime hours and requires removal of fish within 12 hours after oil extraction. The remedy will be tested through Saturday. failure to be effective may yield an injunction.
A detachment of Porto Rican soldiers en route to the Fort Niagara rifle tournament arrived in New York aboard the steamer Caracas. The unit consists of three officers and eleven men commanded by W. M. Morrow.
State Agent Giles Potter, in Bridgeport, combats schemes to obtain work certificates for 14 year olds. Forgery and altered passports surface as he reviews 22 applications, only nine issued this week. The law bans employment of under 14 and imposes penalties on both employers and parents for violations.
Washington report notes that tariff legislation nears completion as manufacturers and producers press for changes. Republican conferees push through long hours to defend or modify rates on ore lumber sugar tobacco and cotton while conference talks weigh House and Senate positions. The process aims to finish by Wednesday.
The Princess De Sagan leaves her Paris mansion for the De Sagan Chateau with three maids and a personal physician. An heir to the De Sagan title and fortune is momentarily expected as elaborate arrangements and a special staff of nurses are prepared for the event.
Forecast calls for unsettled weather with showers tonight and Tuesday. Western sections report showers, extending to Kansas and the upper Mississippi valley, as a Texas to Michigan trough brings cloudy, muggy conditions and warm weather locally. Hay outlook appears fair but not very favorable.
Hartford July 12 The state utility bill faces delays as a House special committee remains split over granting a public utilities commission authority over rate making. A sub committee proposal backed by Scott Hayes and Whiton advocates three member commission with advisory powers, while conservatives resist rate setting oversight and other reforms. The House mood favors action on a utilities measure despite disagreements.
President Taft met newspaper correspondents at the Capitol and explained his tariff stance. He favored maintaining the income tax principle while not committing to a specific rate, noting the treasury needs could raise or lower the tax. He avoided judging the Payne and Aldrich bills on rates and said he would discuss details with conferees. He also remarked he hoped to meet Speaker Cannon.
Police raids on the Crocker House led to a $150 fine for liquor law violations, while the Hotel Royal case was continued until Saturday. Personal mention notes Eddie McGuire, a well known composer, renewing acquaintances in the city and improving health after residence at Printers' Home in Colorado Springs.
A well dressed man calling himself John Sterling attempted to pawn a ring of fake diamonds at Deveau and Peck's shop on Fairfield avenue and Main street. Police seized 16 similar rings and $68 cash, noting the craftsmanship was first rate and the rings may be white sapphires or glass. Sterling, held on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, claimed the ring was real and gave a New York City residence. Glanser, a Wall Street broker, had advanced $30 on a ring with the initials J J D on his hat. Police will check Sterling's New York records.
South Norwalk selectmen consulted Bridgeport authorities after Charities head Brennan received a report that Roscoe Tranthan, residing in South Norwalk with his mother, is violently insane and does not belong in Bridgeport. Tranthan was detained Thursday on his mother's complaint that he is sometimes dangerous when loose.
The state conference board of the Trolleymen union will meet in New London Monday to discuss wage scale changes for Connecticut company lines. The board recently met with General Manager Punderford and advanced several requests from the union.
Upwards of 200 members of the Holy Name Society of St Marys church attended holy communion in a body. Father Mulcahy praised the display and predicted success in their pledge to correct cursing among men. The service closed with the hymn Holy God We Thy Name.
Hartford July 12 this week centers on the repeal struggle over Connecticut electric industry laws. The Judiciary Committee will report on a repeal or amended bill as the Senate debates whether private citizens may manufacture electricity for sale. The State Business Men Association backs repeal while opponents seek a mild amendment. The Senate faces a pivotal vote this week.
County Commissioners visit Brookfield to inspect a half mile state road to Sherman. Brookfield closed the road seven years ago and opposes paying the $1500 repair. Sherman wants use and both sides hire counsel. The panel will decide, while also planning to replank and repaint a local bridge. A tornado damages Alton Illinois with downed wires, a submerged town and a boat excursionist casualty unclear.
A dense column of notices lists lost items including a Lady's watch with initials M. H and a black cat named Joe, several rental offers, restaurant and cafe ads, jobs for carpenters and office help, sales of pianos and ice, and various private sales. Also listed are building lots, a Canton Flannel Bag with jewelry, a light row boat, firewood, and a private sale of household effects in Bridgeport area.
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