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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
6
In Little Rock, Thomas Tiner, already convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to years, traveled to the prison under Randolph County authority F. Tiner was appointed his own custodian for the journey, marking an unusual arrangement in the transfer.
July 17 Schneidemusch Germany A German military dirigible taken from its moorings by a gale this morning. Neither pilot nor crew aboard. A sentry guarding the balloon was caught in the cordage and lifted to 620 feet before falling to the ground and dying. The airship landed about two miles away an hour later, badly damaged.
A Brooklyn worker, Hugo Massner, a young balper, was found frozen to death early today in an ice plant compartment he entered to adjust equipment. The incident raises concerns about safety practices at the facility.
Bridgeport health officials impose strict enforcement of sanitary display, sale, and handling of street foods. Inspectors and merchants must ensure protective coverings on foods, with prosecutions possible for violations, as city aims for a cleaner, healthier environment amid ongoing nuisance complaints and yard cleanups.
A mail carrier operating between Columbus and Deming, New Mexico, was shot from his horse during a Mexican rebel raid and several mail pouches were robbed. A large sum intended to move from Columbus bank to Deming was among the pouches. The carrier’s name could not be learned.
Washington reports that deposits may be mailed to postal banks and withdrawals will be processed by the same postal savings system. The policy change lifts previous restrictions barring non patrons, easing access for many would be depositors nationwide.
The funeral of Mrs Annie Mullen was held this morning from her home in Daniels Fagus Trumbull at o'clock and from St Patrick's church at 9 o'clock where Rev Father Picker celebrated the high mass of requiem. There was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the bearers were Thomas Henaghan James McGuire John Stroebel and Patrick Henaghan. The interment was in St Michael's cemetery. Warmer Went Adz. One Cent Word.
Our stock of summer millinery is larger than we want it to be with significant price reductions on White Chip Hats White Hemp Braid Hats Panama Hats Black Hats and Peanut Braid Hats Some goods at half prices many at less than half prices.
Gettysburg Pa July 17 college and university students in six weeks of army tactics under Major McRae and officers staged a field maneuvers replica of the first day battle. Students split into opposing advance guards fired blank rounds, with a progressive inspection scheme advancing from patrol to joint maneuvers with regular detachments. They are becoming skilled horsemen. rifle practice map making and heavy daily drills fill the days from reveille to taps.
Washington July 17 Brig Gen Hunter Liggett president of the Army War college and Col Edwin St John Greble will visit Sandy Hook New Jersey this week to witness firings of new field artillery. The 2 3.3 inch Howitzer fires a thirty pound projectile and the 4.7 inch gun fires a sixty pound projectile. Both guns were developed in this country independent of overseas observations by officers.
In City court Joseph Romaine, 24, of 27 Chester Street faces indecent assault charges involving 10 year old Lillian Scofeld. The case, tied to July 15 events and witnessed by a playmate, left Romaine held on 1500 dollars bond as prosecutors pursue the matter. Also in court George Krosky received five days for ice theft from railroad cars. Nelson Shaw and John Sweeney were fined for drunkenness and breach of peace. Louie Golden and Clarence Smith were fined but placed on probation. The judge suspended several verdicts and ordered probation for six months.
A regular meeting of the Pacific Engine Company is held this evening at 8 o'clock at headquarters. Members are urged to attend to consider invitations and to note plans involving West Haven Southport Middletown and New York City plus a celebration with the Eagles next week. Also reported is a muzzled bulldog attack near the University Club on Golden Hill Street at noon that briefly blocked pedestrians before the dog was claimed by its owner and removed.
The U S torpedo boat destroyer Fanning arrived in Brooklyn harbor at 6:30 AM with the after crew compartment filled with water after a late night leak while out to sea. She returned under her own steam as Jenkins and Jarvis stood by in case of disaster. damage extent unknown. The ship had been escorting Brazilian affairs on the Newport run when the leak occurred, likely from a trimming tank vibration, and was sent to dry dock for inspection.
New Haven July 23 year old lineman Lynch of United Illuminating was badly burned and in critical condition after contacting live wires on a pole at 678 State street. He was carried down by fellow lineman John McGovern and foreman James Reynolds who held him safe until rescue crew arrived. Reynolds had recently earned a Carnegie medal for saving others in a similar incident.
James Francis Cassidy of Webster, Harvard student, and Helen A. McGeary of Park Street Webster secretly wed in North Grosvenordale Connecticut on January 1 1913. The announcement followed discovery of the press certificate in Cassidy’s suit. The couple, both from prominent Webster families, are said to have eloped after a telephone flirtation and have since lived apart while reportedly planning a longer wedding trip to Jacksonville and Atlantic City.
The Board of Contract and Supply invites bids to remove 103 large trees on Stratford Avenue from Seaview Avenue to the city line. Estimated spending is between 1000 and 1500 dollars. Letter boxes will be painted green.
Washington July 17 Senator James A Reed of Missouri is the principal inquisitor in the inquiry into charges against the National Association of Manufacturers by Col M N Mulhall Reed, a lawyer, is noted as a skilled cross examiner with a long reputation.
The steamer Sheboygan from Sturgeon Bay collided with the steamer Iowa near the Chicago River mouth in fog. The Iowa sustained a 30 foot hole in its starboard side and was towed to dock after cargo was removed. Capt. Andrew Voight of the Sheboygan kept passengers calm as both vessels required repairs.
Mayor Clifford B Wilson refused to state the city’s plan to force Bridgeport Danbury to run more than one car on its Long Hill line. He said the council ordered such service before July 26. A refusal to comply is with the city clerk and, if nothing is done by then, the issue may go to the Public Utilities Commission.
Local showers expected tonight with Friday forecast to be fair in New Haven and vicinity. Connecticut outlook calls for showers tonight and Friday, with variable winds and a disturbance centered over Lake Erie causing cloudy, showery weather in the lake region and Ohio Valley. Pleasant conditions otherwise, as the disturbance moves slowly eastward toward the Mississippi region and nearby areas.
The document notes an executrix named in a probate matter with appraisers identified as Nicholas Tesing and P. H. Brady appointed to value the estate.
Showers expected late this afternoon or tonight lure residents to monitor conditions. Public Works Director J A Comrade announced curbing relaying on John Street will extend until noon. Laying of Warfenite on Fairfield Avenue from the viaduct to Ash Creek begins tomorrow. A Paving and Sewer Commission meeting tonight will consider permanent paving on Stratford Singer Fairfield avenues and Atlantic Watering Kiefer Courtland streets. Farmer Want Ads ic s word.
Erie Pa July 17 The Niagara rebuilt from the 1813 Perry flagship traveled toward Fairport as the second week of Perry centennial celebrations began. The brig paused near Erie harbor where Perrys feet once grounded, delaying its sail to formally close the city events due to heavy seas. The Niagara was preceded by the training ship Essex and escorted by the Wolverine with acting master Wililees LeAnne aboard.
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