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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
1
Representatives Chandler and Whiton prepared a measure to place supervision of all public service corporations in a single five member commission paid four thousand dollars annually. The bill provides full publicity of corporate accounts.
A minority report from the special committee on public utilities reviews the Barnum measure and a rival five member commission bill. It argues the Barnum bill is radical, removes the railroad commission, expands to five salaried members, and gives rate making power. It contrasts with a moderate minority bill that keeps legislature control for franchises and adds supervision over construction and holding companies. Both reports due this week.
Governor Hughes declared the new voting system the best in existence as an official ballot card outlines cross voting for party tickets and a cross opposite candidate names for office. The document frames process of selecting a party ticket by marking a cross next to the preferred candidate.
The late Governor Lilley favored the Bennett ballot now before the Judiciary Committee. It features vertical party columns, a simple straight ticket check, and a threefold fold with a detachable stub. Voting is secured by strict seals and penalties for imitations. The measure, backed by leaders of both parties, aims to reduce defective ballots as seen in New York and Norwalk, with expected adoption.
Hartford July 20 The Senate reconsidered the vote on the side door bill abolishing side doors to saloons. Senator Peck of Danbury moved to reconsider, saying he and Senator Alsop were absent Friday and wished to be present when the bill is finally acted on. Bradford, committee chair, opposed reconsideration, but the motion passed with only three opposing votes.
The report was tabled temporarily. The Senate also reconsidered and tabled temporarily a bill creating a special commission on oyster grounds taxation.
New Britain July 2 an inquest found Flor ence Kusek 14 was killed by an auto owned and run by W W Penfield. witnesses testified and the coroner ruled Penfield not responsible. Penfield is held on a charge of manslaughter under bond for raceuring in police court on Friday.
Bridgeport merges the First National Bank and Bridgeport National Bank creating the First Bridgeport National Bank with over one million dollars in capital and deposits near 1.375 million. Charles G. Sanford remains president. the new bank will operate from the First National Bank building and expand space with a mezzanine addition. Christopher J Lake leads aero plane venture at Nutmeg Park, separate from Lake Torpedo Boat Co. plans.
A United Press report notes the All America balloon rose at 7:15 am from North Adams with pilot N M Arnold and five men including N Coughlin and James Batchelder of New Hampshire. The craft, one of the largest in the US with 80 000 capacity, aimed toward Boston.
Judge Scott in Common Pleas civil side rules against Friend W Smith and wife who sued City of Bridgeport over Fairfield avenue block pavement. They were assessed $17.24 for special benefits, which the court finds due to the new road, not unconstitutional, and costs awarded to the city. Also reports a missing bay mare from Louis Orlando’s Reilly street meat market stables, valued at $100.
Newspaper man Fairchild and pilot William Van Sleet reported a fine sail and planned a longer trek, but weather forced them to abandon the attempt. They reached 8100 feet, with temperatures dropping to 44 degrees, while ballast failed.
Annapolis July 20 Lt Robert B Adams testified in the court of inquiry into Lt James N Suttons death. He repeatedly denied telling Mrs Rose Sutton Parker about how Sutton was beaten, saying he made no admissions and that memories failed under questioning. Osterman later described the scene and Suttons provoked fight, including an instance of firing at officers to make them dance.
Harry B. Thomas of Bridgeport Ohio says Edward P. Roelker, the wanted witness in the Sutton inquiry, was working in Wheeling under an assumed name. He adds Roelker worked there until recently but could not be located. Thomas, summoned as a witness, promises testimony that could clear Sutton's name. He spoke to reporters before the inquiry and then remained silent.
Geo. C. Smith a 68 year old rural mail carrier was found at the entrance to his Danbury home with a broken neck. Officials say heart failure likely caused the fall as he attempted to enter the house. A wife and daughter were present.
Six hundred militant suffragists rush the orator as Premier Asquith speaks. Women scream from house tops with megaphones while a delegation descends bearing handbills from a large balloon in a dramatic display of protest.
London July 20. Militant suffragettes interrupted Premier Asquith during the unveiling of a statue on the Thames Embankment Gardens. They shouted votes for women from rooftops, flooded the area with petitions and posters, and a balloon bearing suffragists hovered above while police formed a barrier. Asquith fled to shelter as the crowd roared. The incident shocks Britain and strains support for the protesters.
Hartford July 20 Senator Latimer's substitute bill to repeal the electric monopoly statute will be introduced in the Senate tomorrow. The bill removes restrictions on sale of electric current by a manufacturer but bars use of public highways for conveying power to users. If streets remain unavailable, sale within a block will be prohibited and the measure is a compromise, not wholly satisfactory to opponents of the monopoly.
United Press reports that counsel for the American Sugar Refining Company and the Sugar Trust, indicted for conspiracy to restrain trade, announced today that legal maneuvers were being prepared to gain more time.
The court followed an order allowing the defendants to decide whether to demur to the indictments after an extension of time was requested by Levitt J. Hunt the counsel for Thomas Harned of Philadelphia who is indicted with others in the trust case.
President H H Hamilton and Franke l Wing of the Whiting Mfg Company met directors in the city. They inspected a seven acre site on Bruce's Brook between the brook and Bishop Avenue with railroad frontage. Ground was being leveled for new plant operations. The award of the contract for buildings was to be considered at a New York directors meeting this afternoon. The funeral of Washington was held at 1 PM from 487 Pembroke Street with interment in Lakeview.
Classified notice items list various for sale and wanted ads including a bed, chairs, steel range, a 16 ft launch, a cottage for sale near Stratford, a barber’s or tailor’s relocation, a note of lost cat, a request for a good machinist, and multiple small business notices. Also includes a card of thanks and local services.
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