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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
1
The act passed in 1903 lowers the legal light standard from 16 candle power to 15, effectively raising gas prices by about six cents on the dollar. The change shifts the regulatory baseline while the industry weighs impact on consumers and suppliers.
The Barnum bill revises Connecticut gas standards by reducing the required illumination from 16 to 15 standard candles per cubic foot. It keeps other gas quality provisions but raises the cost burden on consumers by about six percent if enacted, affecting state gas companies and their customers.
Hartford letters condemn a proposed public utilities act as weak and self serving. Officials argue it leaves the railroad commission toothless, exempts several electric providers, and grants unlimited power to issue stock and bonds while offering no penalties for poor service or safety enforcement. A reader questions the measure's intent and impact, noting reduced gas standards and shifting authority from judges to the commission.
Inventor Christopher J. Lake pursues aerial navigation with new motor and aircraft patents. March filings include a power fluid generator and a superheating device for steam boilers, plus a propulsion method for vessels. An April patent covers aeroplanes with heated elastic fluid propulsion and extensive air passages. Lake reportedly has an option on Nutmeg Park to build air ships there.
Hartford July 21 Senate indefinitely postponed a bill creating an automobile commissioner and paid inspectors. Secretary of State Rogers opposed ceding auto traffic regulation to a new agency. Postmaster George Allen of Middletown was slated as commissioner, tied to McLean’s Senate bid. McLean forces backed off, killing the bill and leaving regulation with the secretary of state.
In Pittsburg on July 21 striking workers from the Pressed Steel Car Company plant at McKees Rocks voted to continue the strike indefinitely. The decision came at a large members meeting at Indian Mound attended by a huge turnout of strikers and sympathizers.
Hartford July 21 A very close Senate vote defeats both the employers liability bill and the bill removing the $5,000 limit on death damages. Holzer of Bridgeport abstains just before the roll call, tipping the tie to 15 15 and leaving the limit bill defeated by one vote. Senators Searls Latimer Fenn Stiles vote for the measures. Brooks breaks the tie.
Special from United Press Houston July 21 two spans of the railroad bridge connecting Galveston to the mainland were swept out by wind and water. A tidal wall flooded streets seven feet deep and telegraph lines were down as a cyclone's force wrecked seawalls and jetties. isolation, fear of loss of life, and disrupted trains between Houston and Galveston followed.
The Century Co a Connecticut incorporated firm dealing in phonographs records musical instruments and gas fixtures plans voluntary dissolution to wind up affairs. Directors act as trustees during stock sale with four months for creditors to file claims while most creditors are in New York City. George Stiff serves as treasurer and general manager, four years in the city from Long Island City.
State police called to maintain order as riots in Newcastle Pa main mill district leave William Ablet dead after injuries from yesterday. Sheriff asks Governor Stuart for assistance. 20 strike-breakers and full police force to guard arrivals amid bitter tension between strikers and open shop advocates.
In August Bridgeport, Conn., Hampton's Magazine features John L. Mathews detailing J Pierpont Morgan's control over local utilities. He notes Morgan via American Gas and Electric, the Electric Bond and Share Co., and General Electric influences the Bridgeport Electric Light and Power Co.
Andrew Gallagher, arrested in an intoxicated state, returned to court after sobering up. He left bank books totaling about 1350 as collateral and was fined 37 with costs. His fifteen year old son paid the clerk and escorted his father home.
Washed lady Bridget McTiernan appeared before Judge Wilder charged with drunkenness. She was fined ten dollars plus costs and jailed in lieu of payment to support her husband Bridget by belief in Old Budweiser. Attorney Redden debated disposition as Mr McTiernan’s plight loomed. Officer Finneran noted Mr McTiernan’s ability to support himself and she rode in the new patrol to North Avenue. Also noted was the 2:30 funeral of Harold J infant son of Joseph P and Mary Shekett of 976 Grand Street with burial at St Michaels Cemetery.
Annapolis July 21 naval court of inquiry at the naval academy heard that Lieutenant James N. Sutton threatened to kill himself prior to his mysterious death on October 12 1907. Bevan testified Sutton claimed no attraction to life and fired the fatal shot from his own revolver. Suttons mother and sister challenged the testimony as they seek to show he did not kill himself. The hearing also touched on the midnight campus fight and potential unnamed witnesses. Suttons wifes lawyer plans to argue the revolver may not have been identified as Suttons and that his service Colts could have been elsewhere that night.
Mayor Lee announced this morning that before week’s end he would appoint Frank J. Hughes to succeed himself on the Board of Assessors.
Mrs Ruth A Bullen extended a third mortgage this morning on her North avenue property to City Savings Bank for 1000 dollars. The aggregate value of prior mortgages totals 7750 dollars. For sale furnished flat modern apply G Goebel 93 Arch Street P 21 s po.
The report notes diplomatic ruptures among Argentina Bolivia and other states with ministers dismissed amid a long standing Peru Bolivia land dispute. It states Argentina could mobilize up to 250000 men for field deployment.
Rio Janeiro reports a potential four-nation clash involving Argentina Bolivia Peru and Brazil over the Acre dispute. Diplomatic ties severed between Argentina and Bolivia, with ministers dismissed. Brazil paid Bolivia 10 million for disputed land as arbitration favored Peru. Bolivian anger rises amid mobilization fears.
Hartford July 21 The judiciary delay on repealing Sec 3916 appears as an amendment to the section. The proposed text would restrict manufacturing electricity for sale in cities over 15 000 population unless authorized by the General Assembly. Debate continues with Manwaring Clark and Morehouse raising questions amid concerns a straight repeal may emerge. Wheeler owner of the Stratfeld Hotel comment not fully captured.
The New York stock market showed fractional gains after advances, led by Pacific issues. Amalgamated, Reading, and New York Central rose modestly while Steel Common weakened. Union Pacific traded actively with a high around 199, and a broad undercurrent suggested strength despite intraday volatility. Government bonds held steady as other bonds firm.
Classified ad items include help wanted for cleaning a factory fire cleanup at Jones & Hoffman 39 William St and various sales and services. Notices seek ponies, paper box machinery, lost pins, framing services, meat products, and employment opportunities including young ladies, machinists, and office workers across East Main Street, Stratford Ave, Warren St, and Newtown area with contact names and addresses.
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