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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
1
During a two hour examination of Assessor J. W. Knowlton officials assessed that Bridgeport homes carry more than half the local tax burden and appear valued higher than in other Connecticut cities.
Mayor Reynolds challenges the tax inquiry, saying the committee cannot summon witnesses or incur expenses. The council asserts the probe will be brief and necessary to gauge if public service companies and homes are fairly taxed, with Col. J. W. Knowlton and Marcus L. Reynolds among the witnesses examined. Bridgeport’s 1908 grand list shows 9,360 dwellings valued at an average of 4711, land values comprising over 8 percent of the grand list and manufacturing property valued around 14 million locally, while federal reports show higher values for manufacturing assets elsewhere.
Jennie Napolie aged seven was severely burned on her face and body while playing with a bonfire in the yard on Myrtle avenue New Haven. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
A general alarm was issued for William M. Pilcher, 84, who disappeared from his daughter Miss M. T. Niles home on July 4. Last heard from him in Norfolk where he spent the night. no trace of his whereabouts since. Relatives fear he may have wandered into the woods and perished.
F J Mulcahy president of Crane Valve Co. states Charles R Crane will become Minister to China, a Taft appointment confirmed by the Farmer. Crane, a civic leader and founder of Chicago Municipal Voters League, is praised for global dealings, linguistic skill, and broad influence, with ties to Bridgeport and Montreal.
Mr. Crane, now in New York, accepts the Peking post, intending to aid American enterprise in China. He cites Taft’s open door policy, Knox’s China stance, and aims to secure a foothold for U.S. commerce as China becomes a major world market. Crane plans to depart for China late next autumn after organizing Crane Company duties.
Mrs Gertrude Hoyt and Mrs Annie Burns, both of High street, were fined seven dollars and costs after being arrested for shoplifting at Howland Dry Goods. Mrs Elizabeth Aller forfeited a fifty dollar bond to avoid court appearance. Detective Emma Brady helped nab Hoyt and Burns as they attempted to conceal shoes in their bags. Hoyt pleaded tearfully for mercy from Judge Wilder.
Mayor Lee, once harshly critical of the Tax Equalization committee for summoning witnesses and a stenographer, now questions its power and plans to seek the city attorney’s opinion. He says he favors the investigation only if politics are kept out. Also note a Shamrock Juniors game against the Hillside Juniors tomorrow at the East End Freight Yards at 2:20 PM.
Judge Lucien P. Burpee of the Superior Court declines further attachment reductions in the Danbury Hat Manufacturers dispute with the Associated Hat Manufacturers. After partial relief at an earlier hearing, he keeps attachments on several Danbury firms and seeks cancelled-order evidence before ruling on others.
Dr A C Thompson of Tremont Temple Boston will speak on The Modern Automobile and its Relation to the Kingdom of God next Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church Bridgeport Lafayette and Gregory streets. Special invitations issued to auto owners. seats free but expect rush. a committee will oversee automobiles during the service. Also funeral for Wallace J infant son of Wilson A and Georgia Walsh held at 2 pm today from 287 Cat Street with interment at Mountain Grove Cemetery.
The Andrew Radhel Company opens the biggest shipyard on Long Island Sound Monday at Port Jefferson. Manager W. F. Hunt, formerly of the W. E. Hunt Railway and Shipyard, will run a facility with a machine shop able to repair vessels up to 2,000 tons burden. The yard aims to serve the oyster fleet and yacht repairs, while doing general business. Hunt built ships for notable clients including the City of Bridgeport and P. T. Barnum, and has worked for Lane & DeGroot, builders for the US Government.
The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co began work today to lay an eight inch layer of crushed stone in the trench dug for a 30 inch water main on Main Street. The stone will be rolled level with the asphalt.
Public Defense Association has begun proceedings to bring together steel magnates and representatives of the strikers at McKees Rocks with a view of ending the trouble and restoring peace in the community.
Pittsburg July 17 The Public Defense Association moves to settle the strike at McKees Rocks bringing in Sheriff Gumbert Pressed Steel Car Company officials and striker representatives The strikers clash with state troopers as 3000 attend a mass meeting raising nearly 10000 for aid The plant may reopen and evictions loom while authorities warn no mercy will be given
Special from United Butler Pa July 17 reports rioting at the Standard Car Company plant where 2500 workers refused to report for work after a walkout. A picket line faced a Hungarian worker who was carried to the hospital. Four strike leaders met with Manager Altman who refused arbitration and closed the plant indefinitely. Sheriff Caldwell posted deputies to guard the property. Newcastle tin strike sees workers seeking sworn-in status as special deputies, though unlikely to be named. overall strike activity remains quiet.
Unclassed ad listing an opportunity to invest several thousand dollars in stock for sale in industrial or mining ventures. Excludes liquor deals. Request via mail to George H. Currier, Room 228-C 46 West Monroe St., Chicago, IL. Also notes various local ads: framing, horses, pianos, property exchange, rentals, and bids for Lakeview Home construction.
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