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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
6
Sigmund Teto, 10, of 819 Wordin avenue, drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming in Ash Creek with three companions. He could not swim and stepped into a mud hole, disappearing before help arrived. Jobs Driscoll of Detroit dived for the body and recovered it, but life was extinct.
St Paul July 23 The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Minnesota won a court victory over the Supreme Lodge dismissing the suit that sought $2056000 claimed as unpaid sums for the two years before a 1900 severance. Judge Willard ruled the state grand lodge is not debt to the supreme lodge.
Wicola Jacobelli, bicycle dealer, filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday claiming no funds to pay the required fee. He lists total liabilities of 3,868.21 all unsecured. Assets claimed total 1,105, with 755 stock in trade, 200 open account, and 150 tools.
In this notice an odd health claim promotes Cyril Pue Ointment with esawbinisse satisfaction and sea comfort. It asserts relief and urges readers to try it, stating the price as 0c for the product.
Ideal weather drew 6 000 plus to Bridgeport aerodrome for the state field day of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Aerial parade, boxing bouts, vaudeville, and a $2 000 prize drawing drew thousands. insurance against rain protected a $5 000 expense, while 10 000 visitors and 20 000 sightseers filled stands and streets.
Mid-Summer Clearance promotes trimmed millinery at under half price and untrimmed hats at about one third of former prices. White embroidered lawn waists and white to colored silk waists offered at reduced rates. Sport coats also discounted.
Brookside A C athletes compete with Norris winning the 108 yard dash broad jump and third in the 220 yards, but officials overturn the results after questions of eligibility. Norris later spikes in the 100 yard dash amid a track crowd surge. Other events include sprints, distances, shot put and running broad jump with multiple placings and officials listed. Horse races and pony events close the program with Billy Burke and other horses noted.
Hartford July 23 Arthur B Alexander arrested in Springfield Tuesday was arraigned in the local police court this morning charged with uttering a worthless check bound over to the superior court under bonds of 500 Alexander presented a pitiable appearance while in the pen with other prisoners he seemed sound asleep when called before the judge he could scarcely be aroused police say he has long been a dope fiend He sat before the judge with his eyes closed unable to answer questions
Jersey City July 23 Progressives of New Jersey announced a complete ticket for the state election. Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot were named as upcoming speakers accompanying the slate in the campaign efforts.
An advertisement promises a free trial of a new asthma cure method at the advertiser's expense. It states the method works for long standing or recent cases, hay fever or chronic asthma, regardless of climate, age, or occupation, and targets those who have failed other remedies. No money required. readers are urged to mail a coupon today.
Edward H. Elwood, 25, died after more than 48 hours with a broken neck following a diving accident at a summer resort. He struck a submerged obstruction in the Potomac River Sunday, was rushed to a Washington hospital in semi conscious condition, and died during an operation to determine the full extent of his injuries.
Buffalo July 23 Fort Erie races on today's card of Grand Circuit distribute $14,000 among trotters and pacers including the first $10,000 purse of the year the King George 4 for 2 16 trotters. Likely fourteen starters in the big event with Star Winter Uncle Buff Santos Maid and Mandy C among top contenders. The Queen City $2,000 purse for 2 08 trotters and the 2 15 trot complete the program.
Three hundred Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate workers in Clarkeburg walked out in sympathy with strikers at Steuvenville Ohio and Wierton West Virginia. Eight hundred men remained at local mills, marking a partial stoppage as labor actions ripple regionally.
A group of 64 Canadian and American pilgrims were received in private audience by the Pope in Rome. They were led by Bishop Michael F. Fallon of London Ontario who presented Peter's Pence totaling 32000. The Pope gave the apostolic benediction and the visitors later met Cardinal Merry del Val, the Papal secretary of state.
Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty, commander of the fourth division of the Atlantic fleet, was ordered to report to Washington. He arrived in Newport News on the flagship Minnesota from Vera Cruz, Mexico, where the battleship had been stationed for over two months. Officials seek his knowledge of Mexican conditions.
Chicago July 23 Rumors sparked a run on the Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank a small south side state institution during the day the bank paid out about 100 000 A K Brown president said since the run started large deposits have flowed in He warned against bankers accepting deposits after insolvency and stated he will not go to prison State Bank Examiner C G Rutledge assured depositors there was no cause for alarm.
Fair for New Haven and vicinity with increasing clouds and likely local showers tonight or Thursday. Connecticut showers late tonight or Thursday. Cooler Thursday in interior with moderate west and southwest winds. The western disturbance forms a trough from Texas to lower Michigan causing showers from Arizona to Michigan. Moderate temperatures in northern districts from Montana to Maine. Two more justices for the supreme court were proposed yesterday by Representative Rupley of Pennsylvania.
In Starke Florida July 23 Hersey Mitchell a Black man was hanged in the jail yard for murdering another Black man. Declared dead after 30 minutes by two doctors the prisoner revived after being placed in a coffin and lived three hours before dying.
Mauric Geronimo a New York Assembly stenographer, his sister Katherine and others ride in the Anita toward Corona when the New Rochelle Yacht Club launch No 2 collides causing the boat to sink in thirty feet of water. Seven aboard rescued, two women in shock, Miss Morin nearly lost. All reach Hudson Park Club. a doctor called.
Tony and John Sanzo, ages 17 and 14, confessed in city court to two recent break ins at A. E. Hobson’s home. The youths admitted taking food on the first visit and jewelry valued around $300 plus $10 cash on the second. Some jewelry was discarded into sewers.
Burglars broke into John Bouluche's barber shop at 865 South Main last night or early this morning. They absconded with 31 razors eight dollars in change two hair clippers two cheap watches and various soaps perfumes and related items. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window pane unfastening the latch and opening the window. No clues to the culprits.
Jack Lackman proprietor of Jack's hat store on Fairfield Avenue was found not guilty in city court of theft related to a golf bag displayed in his window from a Stamford wreck. He testified the bag came from a friend seeking a striking display and had no involvement in the wreck theft. Judge Wilder presided. Also, Mississippi sued Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads for 50 million dollars over alleged unlawful consolidation, seeking cease and desist in state business.
Washington reports the Huerta regime in Mexico teeters on the brink of demise as chaos and anarchy intensify. Predictions vary on whether a transitional or new dictator will seize control, with no clear strong figure emerging in Mexico City to unite the government. The crisis threatens greater upheaval and possible flight of deposed leaders to Veracruz.
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