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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
7
An article fragment reports an automotive crash in which an individual named Antoist was unconscious after striking a telegraph pole. The injured party was transported to a hospital for tests, with chaotic early details and missing critical information.
A notice from Merwieh Com. announces that Norwich Bank will pay fifty percent to all creditors. The statement says First Nuleenl Peak of the city halted operations on April 15 and is undergoing interim arrangements. A receiver named Murray has been appointed to oversee the process and distribute funds in the near future.
Sheriff reports town in danger as mob takes control of a local mining district. He asks Governor Ferrie to send troops amid calls for military protection. The governor replies no force will be granted at the moment, stressing caution and addressing the crisis with limited intervention.
A late afternoon electrical storm produced vivid lightning and thunder as investigators linked the event to a misrated circuit. Officials traced the issue to a wiring box 424 connection, noting a prior improper tightening that may have sparked the outage.
A Bridgeport court orders Charles C Fischer to abate offensive odors from his Asylum Street garbage plant by September 10 1912. The ruling upholds public health authority powers and notes odors affect Beardsley Park area and other districts while acknowledging firms investment and odor mitigation efforts.
New York reports Howard Elliott president of the Northern Pacific is a leading candidate to succeed Charles Mellen as head of the New Haven railroad. The Morgan committee has not yet chosen, with a slate of about twenty names under consideration and no final decision expected until week’s end.
Miss Mary F Hawley a Monroe resident died yesterday at her brother Fred W Hawley home at Cutlers Farms She was daughter of William C and Michael Beardsley Hawley granddaughter of General Hawley noted in Connecticut militia history and veteran of the War of 1812 Funeral services will be at Cutlers Farms A prayer service for Martha J Bradley wife of Walter S Bradley was held in Hawles Widmot Reynolds parlors this morning conducted by Rev Thomsen Laine from Sandy Hook Methodist church Burial will follow after services in Sandy Hook
A 12 year old girl Anna Kelley was struck while crossing from a bakery wagon to her home in Fairfield. The car was driven by First Selectman Hidridge Ne Baller of Ridgefield. The girl grabbed the radiator and was stunned. Dr C N Hyde treated her. officials say the selectman was not at fault.
Hartford report of Ralph K. Swett a 43 year old West Hartford man who fell down a flight of stairs at the Allyn House Wednesday evening suffering two fractured skulls and dying shortly after He was an automobile salesman and a native of Winchester Mass and son in law of Major John Germain of the oe
James G. Laidhim of International Silver protests Mayor Wilson over transit delays during the Pageant parade. He criticizes tying up traction and keeping Connecticut company cars from returning after lunch. Mayor says streets should clear for parades but not disrupt public service. Some East Side factories fired workers who left without leave to watch the parade. others gave an hour off. Ringling Brothers circus show impact noted.
The Beary fowmour ot rern placed somewhat gi damper on the festivities at the annuel outing of the Manufacturers' Association at Biv ercuf today. A big tent housed the dinner and cabaret, with rain driving attendees to shelter in smaller tents. Guests included Congressman Jeremiah Donovan, Mayor Wiltok, and former Congressman B J Hill, who traveled from State and Stand streets at 1:33 by automobiles to Everett.
Max Cohen of the motor vehicle department of the Secretary of State's office is in conference with a representative of the New Jersey commissioner of motor vehicles to discuss conditions that will be more suitable to both Connecticut and New Jersey motorists.
Washington July 1 Senator John W Weeks of Massachusetts read to Senators an inventory of foreign foods supplies and furniture used in the Senate showing many items imported from Europe and Asia. Senator Works attacked the tariff, charging that President Wilson exceeded his constitutional authority by urging passage in the form he approved.
Seven men were killed when two tons of gunpowder exploded at the Canadian Explosive Co plant in Montreal, Quebec. Lt Betolel reported the blast destroyed brick and wood structures a mile away, with the cause not yet known.
Public Utilities Commission in Norwalk hears a proposal for a new bridge between South and East Norwalk at an estimated cost of 217,000. Citizens urge Connecticut Co to contribute 209,000 to double track and grooves, arguing the current crossings create congestion and higher expense. Local residents Judge Walsh Senijarin Spock and contractors John McMahon Daniel Miller and others attend the session to press for a wider, safer span.
In Glasgow a mansion once linked to Sir John Muir and former Lord Provost was targeted by two women. Margaret Morrizon and an unnamed accomplice allegedly set fire to the large suburb dwelling, entering via the door with matches and bundles of combustibles. A mattress and literature were discovered inside the house, and Morrizon reportedly descended a chimney after releasing a flare of flames.
Mulhall’s correspondence to the Senate Moby committee reveals his effort to oppose Rep. Paranna of New York for reelection and to cite reading the “print act” to Rep. Halph D. Cola of Ohio. He also details offering to aid the Cannon campaign and backing George Gordon Sarthe for New York governor.
Winsted Connecticut July 24 a woman about to years old lay in her home after taking two and a half tablets of a mercury compound masking a suicide attempt. Before swallowing she wrote a note saying she was tired of life and wanted rest. Local authorities report she is in a state described as grave.
Pacific Exagine company members plan a 3 o'clock meeting at Mein Street to organize attendance at the West Haven parade on August 27 and a prize event. They also arrange to join the Southport carnival on August 2 and a Middletown firemen celebration in October.
Mr and Mrs Edward T Reilly of 331 Park Avenue announce the birth of their son. The child is described as healthy and robust and will bear the name Bray Provid Pater.
Fisher Island New York reports a 15 year old, son of Sergeant and Mrs Coleman, drowned yesterday in Saffle Hay Harbor. The child was seen with older playmates near the shore and disappeared. authorities searched the island section and recovered the body last night in shallow water.
Washington reports President Wilson nominates LB Pinkham of Hawaii as governor candidate. Breeding proceeds at Smehink Kennels with puppies priced at 25 cents.
Dispatches describe a blaze at Sing Sing prison workshop sending prisoners into a yell as fire crews battle flames. Guards and warders report trapped areas and attempts to rescue inmates while authorities investigate the cause and assess property damage from the blaze.
New York dispatch reports railroad workers increasingly agitated by prolonged stoppages and schedule disruptions. Managers face mounting friction as crews demand clearer timetables and improved working conditions amid ongoing service interruptions.
A fragmentary local notice notes an event described as a kiss scene with several names obscured by OCR errors. Details are unclear, but the item references individuals labeled as Bob, Fem, Tind, and Clerk Thame along with a county section and a basketball team designation.
A court fined Mileman 850 pounds plus costs after a race incident described as dirty. Fan Belling reported the event, and Gane earned a related outcome. Further details unclear from the fragmented text.
Fragmentary text reports a fatal incident near Mourville Tennessee involving multiple children. Readable lines mention names Townsend and Mer bem ow infant, with references to a stream and a funeral within a local community setting.
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