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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
5
In city court, Roberts is charged with swindling and makes an unusual request to be bound over for further proceedings. The proceeding centers on whether there is sufficient evidence to hold him for grand jury action.
In a city court William Roberts charged with obtaining money under false pretences asked Judge Foster to bind him over to the next term of the Superior court. The request was granted after demurrer and procedural steps. Roberts, jailed since June, had prior hearings on the case with a complex sequence of dates and proceedings. He was remanded to await the higher court under bonds of $1,000. The act involved the prosecutor also serving as defense counsel under judge’s instruction.
Fragmentary text references a cemetery in Tecate near Bridgeport with court exchange terms and a telephone contact. The unreadable OCR prevents full details but indicates a municipal or legal notice related to a cemetery and a city office.
The Mill End sale closes with record after record broken and staff elated. Old marks fall as merchandise offers draw shoppers to the latest 23rd Mill End event, praised as the best ever and packed with savings.
A group of 23 Republican congressmen urge President Taft to grant access to free raw materials. They argue the move would bolster industry and national resources amid rising domestic demand. Organizers say the appeal signals unity across factions.
Twenty three Republican lawmakers led by Representative Young of Michigan urged President Taft to keep raw materials on the tariff’s free list, arguing a full removal would harm mines and factories. Hayes defended iron ore duties while others spoke on protectionist policy. several signatories included Langley, Mondell, Gaines, Cowles, Austin, and Sturgiss. The group left the White House unsure of progress.
Glenn H Curtiss, at Mineola Long Island on July 16, stayed aloft twice in foggy conditions. He first flew five o'clock and remained airborne twelve minutes before landing for breakfast. After fog lifted he took off again, circling in the air for over twenty minutes and then landing, claiming control of his engine throughout. The crowd cheered as Curtiss declared he could have continued indefinitely.
City Engineer McKenna will tomorrow test brick paving material for South Main street. President Rogers and Messrs. Atwater and Lashar of the new paving commission oversee the test. Twenty bricks of each make will be tumbled in a barrel with shot for five hours. weight loss identifies the best material.
Poughkeepsie report states Edward Cooper aged 66, distraught after his wife’s death, shot Mrs. George Lanzer in a basement scene then fatally slashed his throat with a razor in his own room. He had shown odd behavior for a week prior and died an hour after the incident.
German artist Emile Bresgott completed a portrait of the late Albert Wintter founder of the Wintter Brewing Co now the Connecticut Breweries Co. The painting shows Mr Wintter mounted on a handsome black horse, a familiar sight in life.
Frede W. Pennoyer of Orange sued Edward H. White of Norwalk in Superior Court for $400 damages and possession of land in Norwalk. Pennoyer claims White entered and dispossessed him in April this year. the land yields $350 yearly rent.
In land New Hampshire on July 16 masked armed bandits held up three families in a tenement above the Ashland Savings Bank. They dynamited the bank safe with three explosions, took $500, and fled under threat. Police scour the surrounding county for the thieves as daylight electrical lighting aided the 15 minute crime.
Special Officer Thomas McLaughlin narrowly escaped dismissal by police commissioners after insulting Patrolman George Hayes with verbal curiosities at last night’s meeting. He was ordered to obtain a cap and buttons so citizens know he is called to the work. Superintendent Birmingham favored charges against Special Frank Loperei for allegedly threatening painters with a pistol over paint from a neighbor’s scaffold.
New York stock trading opens with modest gains after a choppy start. Harriman stocks lead activity as Rock Island issues and Frisco second preferred climb. Southern Pacific slips, Steel Common falls, and government bonds hold steady. Midday strength broadens, with Rock Island and Frisco preferred continuing gains and Steel Common hitting 72 amid strong demand.
The United Irish societies plans a big athletic meet and field day at Steeplechase Island on August 21. Col T J Murphy, James Speers, and James L McGovern ally to secure talent. Flanagan the hammer thrower and Martin Sheridan, noted champions, to attend. Excursions will run from across the state. T J Coffey relinquishes AAU handicapper duties, to be replaced by another official.
Eight Bridgeport youths of the American Graphophone Drum Corps entered contests at Poughkeepsie New York. Three won prizes including first for bass drumming by Tom Jones employee of Adams Express Co. The corps, small in number but strong in quality, has consistently earned prizes in contests.
Alexander Morrissey, Charities department investigator, was today appointed conservator over Dorothy Keyson, the demented Danish woman sent to Middletown two weeks ago and found with about $300 sewn into her clothing. He went to New York to locate her relatives. A fire at a public dump on Mountain Grove Street and Maplewood Avenue prompted a bystander report. No. 2 engine extinguished the blaze as it grew from a small rubbish fire.
Michael Geary, about 70, lifelong city resident and former Protector 2 driver, died at 114 Howe St after a short illness. Survived by widow and grown children. Elizabeth Weber died at Little Danbury, Fairfield Beach after a brief illness. remains sent to New York for burial. Wallace J Walsh, 6, son of Wilson A and Georgie M Walsh, died at parents 287 Cottage St. Walter W Warland, infant son of Robert C and Catherine M Warland, died at 611 Brooks St.
James Densmeir called fake diamond operator bound over to the Superior Court after being charged on two counts of false pretenses. Bonds set at 250 each. Graves testified Densmeir obtained 75 on a $300 ring, promising to redeem it, then vanished. Graves found the ring nearly worthless. Defense sought continuance over date change. Judge Foster ordered the case to proceed, probable cause found, Densmeir released on $500 bond and left for New York.
Hiram Hawley, brother of Sheriff Sidney B D Hawley, died at Brookfield Center last night. He was in his 80th year.
Mrs. Margaret Griffin of 138 Jones Avenue was struck yesterday afternoon by an Oak Street car in front of her home. She was taken to St. Vincent's hospital and is resting comfortably. Initial fears of a fractured skull were later ruled out as her injuries were found to be less serious.
The funeral of Samuel Harris of this city was held this afternoon at the West Shore Railroad Station on 42nd Street New York. interment followed at Washington Cemetery Brooklyn A large delegation of Elks escorted the remains to their resting place Harris had Bright's disease and died in convulsions while recuperating in Tannersville Catskills Well known business men and friends attended the service.
New York July 16 Inspector Mc Taffrey awaits word from Detective Forbes who goes to Shipman Illinois to view a Chinese suspect tied to the Sigel case. The Chinese was hidden in a laundry and tried to flee town after his presence became known. A local Chinese who knew Leon Ling accompanied Forbes.
The Senate rejected a proposal to appoint a special commission to tax oyster properties in Connecticut waters. It adopted ex-Governor Woodruff's plan directing the State Board of Equalization to handle the task, with amendments by Senator Fenn passing 10 to 9. The shell fish committee defended the measure amid lengthy debate. The chamber also rejected a ban on saloon entrances, kept liquor vote limits, and enacted various acts including city comptroller tenure, shell fish board relief August session, and a $25,000 epilepsy colony appropriation. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad prompts readers to start treatment now.
A man reported a stolen bicycle to Officer Larney near the rum monument in Seaside Park. Eight year old Augrey Gynler admitted involvement with his ten year old brother planning to steal a lantern to ride a wheel home. The father delivered several wheels to the police. The boys remain in custody as the case moves to next Tuesday.
William Stanton East Side vegetable peddler arraigned in city court for allegedly attempting to murder his wife. case continued until July 20 bond set at 15000. Mrs Stanton hospitalized at Bridgeport hospital reported rapidly improving. plus brief death notices for Davis Danbury July 9 Pieper Stamford July 9 Scofield Stamford July 1 Crawford Long Ridge July Nancy Crayford Stamford July 14 Elizabeth Peaston Stamford July 14 Bannon Torrington July rea Moody Norwalk July 8 Aurelia Moody
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