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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
1
An aeronaut explains the crash resulted from an engine failure during a Calais start. The monoplane rose to about 650 feet before a perilous descent into the Channel, yet the airship floated until harpon appeared.
Calais July 19 Hubert Latham attempted to cross the English Channel in a monoplane for the London Daily Mail prize but the engine failed eight miles from shore causing a water landing. Rescued by the torpedo boat Harpon and a tug, he vowed to repair and retry within a week amid cheering crowds and cautious forecasts.
The Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages schedules two public hearings for July 28. The first concerns discontinuing the city harbor line, the second establishing a harbor line inside the Federal line. Former Mayor Reynolds will attend as a board member, amid notes of past guidance from Congressman J Hill and ties to the line’s origin during Reynolds’ administration.
Former Alderman Frederick W. Tomlinson is set to run against incumbent William Gerrity Jr. for the military enrollment registrar at the next Common meeting. The position carries a $300 yearly salary. Gerrity Jr. remains the Democratic candidate. Republicans nominate Tomlinson as the party vote in council is split and the mayor may break the tie.
Washington notes the adoption of a revised corporation tax amendment as drafted by the attorney general with one percent rate for Roote’s proposal. Mutual benefit societies and building and loan companies gain exemptions. Secretary Root supports explaining details of the change replacing the prior tie.
New York July 19 John Mayer director of the American Sugar Refining Company known as the Sugar Trust, pleaded not guilty before Judge Hand in federal court. Mayer, defended by Tompkins McIlvane, was released to his counsel. Levy J. Hunt asked for two weeks more to change plea or demur for Thomas Harned, indicted with the trust, and the request was granted. The judge said all defendants due to appear tomorrow might receive two weeks more. McIlvane reserved decision on appearing tomorrow.
Southington July 19 A $5,000 Pope Hartford automobile of 1909 model owned and driven by D W Hufford of Hartford caught fire while descending the hill west of town on a trip from Waterbury to Hartford. The friction of the brake band is thought to have ignited the gasoline. the car was totally destroyed. No one was injured.
W W Penfield foreman of the Traut HeInman Company was arraigned in New Britain police court charged with manslaughter after his automobile struck and killed thirteen year old Florence Kus ek. Bond fixed at 5000, case continued to Saturday for further investigation. Funeral for the victim set for 2 p m tomorrow with Rev Woodruff officiating. A paving and sewer commission meeting will hear a report from special brick testing committees on South Main street paving.
A Bridgeport Connecticut trolley division found about fifty of three hundred conductors and motormen reported sick. Doctor George B Cowell and inspector John J Forbes verified the absence by visiting homes, uncovering mostly new recruits. The men returned to work after being reprimanded as others bore overtime.
Washington reports President Taft Jr may favor preserving a tariff on hides coal lumber oil and iron ore. Eighteen Republican senators united to oppose free entry and plan to press the President with arguments. They may concede some reductions but resist reciprocity for coal with Canada while seeking cuts on lumber and hides.
President Taft promised a delegation from St Louis to visit in October or late November. He will sail down the Mississippi to New Orleans for the deep water ways convention. The invitation pressers urged action and a strong stance on river improvements.
New Haven politicians say Hartford action on the public utilities bill is unlikely this week. Lucius E. Whiton and George B. Chandler lead a minority stance against the Barnum bill, arguing it fails to address rates or provide a true public utilities measure. They expect continued splits and possible minority reports as talks extend over several days.
A July blaze in Hartford destroyed two large barns and two wagon sheds on Donald Street and gutted a brick tenement block, totaling about 40000 dollars in loss. The fire, started in an unknown barn source, endangered six families before firefighters contained it, with most horses and wagons evacuated and only minor damage to a second tenement.
Miss Elizabeth N. Farrell died after an araemic convulsion while reading on the lawn at 349 Harral Avenue around 12:30. Doctor McCarthy arrived but could not save her. a St Augustine priest administered last rites. She is survived by sisters Mary and Anna M. Spence and brothers James and Thomas Farrell. Her father Thomas Farrell, a veteran blacksmith, had died July 3.
A car carrying Dr. Frances J. Hogan and Dr. William J. McLaughlin caught fire near Botsford. Mrs Frances Hogan and Mrs William J. McLaughlin acted quickly, smothering flames with a rubber covering and using a collapsible bucket to douse the blaze. The occupants escaped uninjured and continued to Newtown.
Detective Fox will not be reprimanded for not reporting to police headquarters after returning from Providence with Launey Williams. Captain Arnold said it would be unjust to censure him for delivering Williams to the county jail rather than headquarters, noting Fox followed his instructions to the letter. Williams, a club operator for the city’s colored gentry, faced a city court hearing after bonds were posted.
Temperance advocates gather at the Methodist camp grounds in Plainville Connecticut for the opening of the Women s Christian Temperance Union summer meeting starting at 2 pm and running through tomorrow evening A discussion of the year s work is planned this afternoon Mrs Cora Seeberry speaks on The Power of Purpose this evening Director Biltz began laying brick on Golden Hill Street with completion expected in about two weeks
A citywide dispute centers on Seaview Avenue with residents and Lake Torpedo Boat Company factions arguing over whether a private street can be closed. Frank Hitchcock leads a campaign asserting the road is dedicated to public use and cannot be shut without a council order. Property owners claim deed restrictions grant perpetual use, while the company cites quit claim versus warranty deeds to justify closure claims.
Assistant State's Attorney Short finished his argument this morning and the case of Ella Gingles is expected to go to the jury this afternoon.
New Haven July 19 The home of John H. Hardy manager of the Hardy Hat Company on Elm street West Haven was burglarized early today. Thieves took a large quantity of jewelry and 500 dollars in cash.
The aldermanic committee on ordinances will meet Wednesday night to hold a further hearing on Water Street property owners petition to rescind the license of L B Silliman, Water Street oil merchant. Silliman holds a license from the common council to carry 300 barrels. Neighbors’ owners opposed the renewal or continuation of the license.
Mr Silliman seeks limited carriage of not more than 30 barrels while arguing an increase would drive him out. A hearing has already been held on the matter and remains unresolved.
Washington Maiden aged 63 died at home 487 Pembroke Street after a long illness. Burial from St Marys Church followed by services at 8:30 a.m. at his late residence with Woodmen of the World pallbearers. Widow Henry J. Seaman also noted. Allen OBrien died. services conducted by Rev George Sever at 2:30 p.m. from 594 Street residence. Interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
A collage of small ads and notices from a local paper. It includes help wanted for cook and laundress at Howland's with Mr. Taylor contact, a note on a Dr Mansfield feet issue, sale of firewood by The Wheel & Wood Bending Co, a used vehicle item, box-making apprentices at Warner Brothers Company, University School summer session and exams, James Pyle’s Pearline offer, a Panama or Straw hat item with Jim at East Main, Pratt's Cafe ad with lunch, home made sausages at Mark Nagle and John Porter, tires by Biltz at State Street, and other assorted brief notices.
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