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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
3
United Press dispatch from Vienna recounts the death mystery surrounding Baron Oscar Von Rothschild, son of a Rothschild baron and head of a bank ranch. Private advices from bank officials indicate the incident followed his return, with little public detail.
July 13 report from City details a deadly cloudburst causing heavy loss of life across a large waterlogged area. Rio Cotton Mills is wrecked. three workers killed and property losses feared to be substantial. Local obituaries note ages and service notices follow in St Thomas Church and Derby arrangements.
At a Stratfield meeting of the Fairfield County Anti Tuberculosis Society Dudley P. Bullard was chosen president and thanked the group for the honor. Rev William Lewis was added to the executive board and J Poynton Jones was elected to fill a vacancy on the board. Plans to raise funds for a new county sanitarium were discussed.
Judge Scott in Common Pleas Court rules in favor of Bridgeport By-Products Co in a $400 suit brought by Coulter and McKenzie Machine Co. The plaintiff claimed work at Byrne company plant under Cleveland Crane and Car Co. instruction. Cleveland unable to send a representative.
Etamps France July 13 M Bleriot completes a 28 mile straight flight in 58 minutes claiming a world record for heavier-than-air craft. The feat surpasses prior Wright circle flights and precedes his planned cross channel challenge for a 5000 pound prize.
In Lapore India a band of Khost tribesmen raided Kaijuri post in Tooki Valley killing a sergeant and seven men and wounding many. After a fierce hand to hand battle the tribesmen were repulsed by riflemen, with three tribesmen killed and numerous wounded. English officials warn that continued outbreaks threaten wider disaffection unless strict reprieve measures are taken.
Los Angeles Cal July 13 Seventy thousand visitors including 50000 Elks attend the first day of the Grand Lodge session in Los Angeles with 1500 delegates present Votes for Grand Exalted Ruler cast but not announced until tonight or tomorrow morning Visitors enjoy water and land sports at Santa Monica Long Beach to entertain the visitors tomorrow
Special for Wednesday offerings include pork steak fancy large bollwater meckerel fancy potatoes fancy Calli fornia oranges native wax beans native string beans telephone peas Jer sey cucumbers sweet canteloups Cali fornia canteloups blackberries huckle black caps red currants. Bridgeport Main street.
Collector Loeb recommends computing U S import duties on beer from Austria Hungary and Germany by the foreign stamp volume instead of U S gallons. The change would raise about 250000 a year, adding forty cents per half barrel and affecting importers and exporters.
Hertford July 13 every House or Senate member received a circular from the State Business Men's Association urging repeal of Section 3916 of the statutes. The appeal argues the 1893 law is unfair to manufacturers who produce their own electric power, restricts sales, and creates monopolies benefiting electric companies, with no public safety or health justification. It urges lawmakers to repeal to protect individuals, manufacturers, and citizens statewide.
Private Harry Charles of the Ordnance Squad stationed at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, cut his throat in the barracks bathroom early today and died instantly. A 30 year old veteran, he enlisted from Herrville, Pa, and had two years in the Infantry and six months in the Ordnance Corps. His father resided in Westville, Pa.
The Hartford Courant laments a long standing statute banning electric sales to neighbors in twelve cities while allowing such sales elsewhere. It notes attempts to strengthen the law, calls for repeal, and argues the restriction serves monopolies. It urges the Senate to erase the flaw and defend the public.
Hartford July 13. Governor Weeks was pressed by Democratic General Assembly members Shanley Pantier Higgins Forester to appoint Democrats to public utilities and other new commissions. Weeks noted there is no utilities commission yet but said he plans to place two Democrats on two new commissions, including a reformatories commission to oversee a $500,000 project.
Raymond H. Woodford of 26 McKinley street Hartford, formerly Center street West Haven, and Bridgeport, faces continued case in police court on embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretences. A Hartford case cites him as an agent for G W Clows & Co of Philadelphia, demanding a 320 bond with long contracts. Victims Julius Hohl and Richard Hennon allege he destroyed contracts after taking money. Police suspect Woodford worked in Springfield and Hartford as well as New Haven and Bridgeport seeking easy money rather than honest labor. He is 25, son of well-to-do West Haven relatives, educated at West Haven grammar school, studied dental college in Baltimore prior to pursuing the agent scheme.
Attorney Goodwin Stoddard, dean of Connecticut's trial lawyers, is reported gravely ill at his home on Washington Avenue with imminent danger, but the notice states he has died for the past six months.
Joseph Lamb aged 60, a native of Hungary and farm owner in Fairfield, obtained a license from the town clerk to wed Lizzie Meutis aged 32, a city domestic. Lamb is a widower. Meutis is a resident of the city.
Litchfield July 13. Play began in the 5th annual open lawn tennis tournament on the club courts. Six singles matches were played this morning with Davis defeating Bull 4-3. Dougherty of New York beat New Haven 6-2 6-3. ards beat Thurston 6-3 6-1. H defeated Humphrey 6-1 6-2. Busk Bagden won 6-0 6-2. Peasley defeated Whitemore 6-0 6-3. Final entry list reached 35, including Jackson of Middletown, last year's champion.
Michael Gerlthus faced wreach of peace and assault charges, fined and jailed five days by Judge Wilder after an incident with his wife. Interpreter Samuel Bender helped bridge court language gaps, while Thomas Gaffney received one week in jail and a 35 fine for attempting to pry a cash box in the Arcade. Frank Brown was fined $1 for napping near the shirt factory. Mary Shea and Agnes Farrell were arrested for drunkenness. Mary to spend 20 days on North avenue, judgment suspended for Agnes. Funeral services for David O Connor were held at 8:30 a.m. from his home and St Mary s Church with Rev Thomas P Mulcahy officiating. pallbearers listed and interment in St Michael s Cemetery.
Bridgeport shoppers are promised the 23rd Mill End sale will surpass all prior events in planning value and variety. C A Lockhart will be present as the sale opens Thursday at 8 30 with a store close of 1 pm Wednesday to prepare. Read tomorrow's papers for full offerings.
Hartford July 13 The Senate passed changes to the supreme court appeals foreign attachments and other statutes and approved funding for state institutions and public services. It reversed House action and made 5 percent gold bonds of the Southern New England Telephone Company legal investments for savings banks amid debate with Latimer Peck Blakeslee Stiles and Goodwin weighing in.
In Lincoln on July 13 William Jennings Bryan issued an open letter to President Taft urging Congress to propose two constitutional amendments. He called for an income tax amendment and for the direct election of United States Senators, pledging full support to help pass them and make Taft’s administration memorable.
At the annual meeting in Bagies hall last night Chief Edoward Mooney was re-elected president of the Firemen’s Benevolent Corporation. New officers include Vice President Thomas Doyle and Recording Secretary Henry Tate. Charles F. Greene is financial secretary with James E. Burke as treasurer. Board of governors named William Madden Henry Cosier Edward J. Mahoney Charles Thomas Flanagan and William Jeser.
George DeMartino at St. Vincents Hospital after an injury at Bridgeport Brasses plant on Housatonic Avenue. He is a state charge with no city residence. Comptroller questions employer link, says Toole and Sunderland should cover hospital costs. Hartford insurance carrier for the firm has not yet paid. DeMartino improves but stay extends beyond a week.
Superintendent Birmingham received notices from Worcester and Springfield that a key worker has recently robbed several houses in Springfield and is headed toward this city. A report shows someone is operating with a key now. Mrs George Merryheart 103 Clinton Avenue reported jewelry stolen. Detective Cronan on the case.
Hartford July 18 A Senate surprise when Sen ator Algrop introduced an act amending the automobile law to shift deputy commissioner appointments from the Secretary of State to the Governor. The deputy will appoint many inspectors, with former Postmaster George S. Allen favored for the post. Rumors tie the move to McLean’s U S Senate bid and to political deals involving Dr C Lincoln Banks, Rogers, and the Tuberculosis Board. Rogers and allies plan to oppose the bill.
James Curran was found last night in a vacant Caroline Street lot near midnight and brought to Bridgeport Hospital. He is reported to be convulsing but improving and expected to be able to leave hospital in a day or two.
Hartford July 13 The electric light lobby is active at the Capitol today. Supporters of the law being contested anticipate heavy attack in the House while hoping the Senate will shield their monopoly. Senator Latimer plans a substitute bill to be introduced tomorrow. The State Business Men's Association backs the appeal, aiding the fight against corporate monopolies and rallying public support.
Hartford July 13 The Senate rejected a Bridgeport charter amendment on public notices in city newspapers. The bill would have required notices in daily papers with an amendment to include weekly papers, but opposition halted the measure, denying small publications access to official notices.
In New Haven on July 13 Edward 22 pleaded guilty to two counts of arson and was sentenced to six to eight years for the first count and five years for the second. He set fire to the H. H. and Company lumber yard in West Haven on April 18 destroying the yard and nearby residence of Joseph Goff, who captured him as he left the grounds.
Rosario Martello, once believed pursued by 500 men, has been moved to Lakeview Homes after reducing his hallucinations. He has no legal residence in the city, and the State Comptroller plans to send him to New York or back to his home in Italy.
New Haven reports a blaze on Bradley Street that killed six horses owned by Thomas F. Ellis. Firefighters battled the flames as onlookers watched the devastation. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the loss to Ellis and neighbors.
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