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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
Isabel V. Ashcroft visited by a lawyer as Miss Clemens deems a warranty deed for her Redding home invalid. The gift to the famous humorist is deeded back due to the absence of the husband's signature, leaving the instrument defective.
Special to the Farmer reports Mrs. Isabel V. Ashcroft signed a warranty deed conveying her house and acreage to Samuel J. Clemens (Mark Twain) amid duress fears after a $4,000 suit for a $3,000 debt. The deed, recorded by Town Clerk Nickerson, transfers property free of encumbrances, while Ashcroft, unsettled by the marriage, plans removal to Farmington. Legal questions arise about duress and Ashcroft’s hitherto unused dower rights.
Frederick D Sanford wedding at the Episcopal church with guests from local families and Norwich connections. Ceremony by Rev. W W Jepson, bride given away by Harry Barnes, Paris gown of white organdie, reception at Miss J Belle Sanford’s home, gifts abundant, couple departs for wedding journey following the event.
I Egan of Newfield Avenue returned from a holiday trip to York and western Connecticut. Henry J. Kelly and Miss Lottie of Northampton are the guests tonight of Mrs William Miller of Good Avenue.
New York police await news from the steamer Alliance as Helen Spencer is brought back from Panama to answer charges of running a white slave traffic between New York and the canal zone. Three young women named June Patterson Mary Jerome and Marie Nevins alleged she lured them to Panama City for a stage career, furnished transport, and offered salaries at the Navajo house. Spenser fled after a warrant was issued and was captured at Guayaquil on July 1. The force seeks her full account of the scheme and its victims.
Paris July 22 Premier Clemenceau said the cabinet was toppled over naval scandals and he expects President Fallieres to name the new premier before Saturday night. Either M Bourgeois or M Briand will take the post with Bourgeois in poor health and Briand ready if he refuses.
Special from United Press Chicago July 22 Ella Gingles acquitted of larceny after a sensational trial will leave Chicago next week to return to her Larne Ireland home. A conference in Patrick H. OConnell office decided the plan amid welfare concerns. The girl wished to stay and open a lace shop but funds for the trip were pledged by supporters.
Reports from Madrid warn that Moroccan actions near Alcasad De Selmas threaten ruin for Spain. 60,000 troops may be needed for extended campaigns, risking a financial panic as public securities fall and confidence wanes amid mounting mutiny in Barcelona and protests against sending troops to Melilla. King Alfonso tightens grip as Weyler poised to command relief forces.
Bridgeport will pay 8533.91 of the county tax this year, over one third of the total for 1909. The city’s share rises 600 due to the State Board of Equalization raising Bridgeport’s grand list by 6,000,000, claiming local property is not fully valued. The county clerk notified selectmen of amounts due from towns for a one tenth mill levy approved at Hartford, due Sept 1, with listed grand lists for New Canaan, New Fairfield, Wilton and others totaling 229,855,769 and 22,985.53 respectively.
Cardinal Andrieu archbishop of Bordeaux was fined 100 francs in a France wide church civil dispute sparked by separation laws. He preached that when civil law challenged the Church it was proper to violate them, and he was convicted in absentia after refusing to attend court.
In Provincetown Massachusetts on July 22 George E Brown first class gunner s mate aboard the U S S Prairie was severely scalded by the explosion of a boiler tube on a launch tender of the ship He was in the engine room ready to start the engine when the tube exploded filling the compartment with steam and hot water He broke a window and sank to the floor before sailors opened the engine room door and pulled him out Physicians aboard the Prairie say he will die
In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, a special trolley car carrying about fifty Elks plunged down a steep grade on the Tumbling Run branch of the Eastern Pennsylvania Railroad. The air brake failed, the hand brake failed, the car derailed and turned over at the bottom, leaving numerous injured including five seriously. Passengers reported many cuts, fractures, and crush injuries as rescue teams responded.
At noon the fire department rushed to 32 Beach Street to extinguish a rubbish fire near a frame barn. The recall sounded within minutes, demonstrating the new faster alarm method. Engine Company No. 2 had a suction attached to a hydrant before the tower bells tolled.
About 20 residents from the Lindley and Merriam streets area stormed the county commissioners' offices to protest granting liquor licenses to James Timons for 250 Lindley street. A remonstrance with around 60 names was presented, including George B Benedict and local business figures. Judge Mead noted the crowd's stance. a hearing is scheduled in a few days.
John Ulmer accosted Officer Chris topher Finnegan on Fairfield avenue and asked to be taken to jail, saying demoni um had him and he feared the D T s would possess him. Wilder sentenced him to five days in She Hawley s Keeley care institute as relief.
The Permanent Paving Commission cannot use Yale professor George Jamieson to test wood block pavement on Main street because materials cannot arrive before August. President Rogers says work won’t start before September. Mayor Lee hopes grooved rails will allow earlier progress, but Rogers adds no tearing until Connecticut Company junction work is in place, likely delaying projects into winter.
Teresa Delmonte a senorita from Porto Rico was jailed ten days by Judge Wilder with judgment suspended if she sails to New York by midnight. She claimed drunken misadventure after being brought to Bridgeport by a barge captain and sought to explain how she ended up in court. Her Boston accent and tale entertained officials as she planned to depart at midnight.
Kenosha Wisconsin July 22. The strike at N R Allen & Sons Tannery turned into a riot with two men shot. Sheriff cannot control the scene and telegraphs for troops from Madison as Governor is at Camp Douglas reviewing the Third Regiment. Nearest troops are Milwaukee. No further shooting by noon. Strikers fired upon strikebreakers.
Mr and Mrs H P Eberling of Brooklyn with their son and daughter stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Wild at 682 East Main Street. Wild recently entertained Larry Keenan who had surgery removing a rib. The Eberlings praised Bridgeport’s many beauties during their visit.
Leader John Lynch of the Wheeler and Wilson band announced that tenor soloist William H. Redmond cannot attend the Washington Park concert tonight due to another engagement. Redmond expressed regret for disappointing the public, and the band plans to secure a substitute soloist for the performance.
Six suffragette prisoners at Holloway jail, gaunt from hunger strike, were released amid cheers. They plan to publicize alleged tortures and mistreatment by jailers, claiming beatings and retaliatory actions while refusing food. They urge remaining prisoners to continue their protest.
The city anticipates additions to the 1909 grand list, possibly up to 14 million dollars, driven by an ongoing tax equalization inquiry. City officials predict a large, voluntary increase in assessed values across dwelling properties and public service properties, with manufacturing property under scrutiny.
A second storm swept southern Texas and the Gulf coast overnight, causing heavy property damage with winds up to 60 mph. Buildings including Austin city hospital were wrecked, trains were blown off tracks near Luling, and reports say passengers were killed or injured.
Pitsburg July 22 The situation at McKees Rocks where 5 000 workmen of the Pressed Steel Car Company's plant are on strike remains practically unchanged today though there have been numerous rumors of the coming strike breakers arriving from other locations and being prepared for deployment.
The article notes a shortage of new workers as the company hires men to replace striking laborers. It states no new arrivals have yet appeared and warns that without promised strike breakers the violence may continue. Officials plan to import workers to fill positions.
The opening shows a modest price rebound with Steel common rising 3 8 to 5 8 by 15 minutes, Union Pacific up 7 3, and Amalgamated 1 2. The first hour holds uneven gains as brokers and regulators stay active. copper remains firm and government bonds steady. From 11 to noon sentiment turns irregularly weak with some leaders slipping from early gains.
A collage of small classified items including milking goat for sale, 5c WOOD's Redman Special cigars, an $18 buzzer fan offered for $10, a poultryman seeking a position, a young lady stenographer wanted, furnished flat for sale, an injury notice about a coin loss, experienced saleswomen wanted, sewers needed, sewing machine placements for corset work, schoolhouse scene auditions, pianos for sale, and a card of thanks. Also housing rentals, a rental with full improvements, and a request to purchase a pony and park wagon, plus an improved burial lot for sale.
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