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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
3
Tempting merchandise and fresh supplies fill the Mill End sale as shoppers pursue value. Ten business days in, the event sets new records with thousands of dollars in value, offering Fruit of the Loom cotton at 7 1 2 cents a yard and numerous attractive items still in stock for today’s shoppers.
Five thousand Spanish troops depart Madrid to reinforce efforts against the Moroc en uprising as authorities mobilize forces to quell the rebellion. The deployment signals a major escalation in colonial security operations amid mounting unrest in the region.
Five thousand Spanish troops left Madrid as thousands more are pledged to reinforce General Marinau in Melilla as tribesmen attack. The minister of war says 24,000 reinforcements could be shipped this week amid reports of Moorish explosive bullets and overstretched hospital facilities.
A compact mixed notice lists household tips such as preserving salt and ammonia use, plus social items noting engagements and marriages in Danbury and surrounding towns. Names include Clarence Baker, Miss Light, William Culhane, Ethel Beers, and others, with scattered dates and locations in New York and Connecticut communities.
Lingering illness ends for Stoddard in Brookfield at age sixty three. A. Bronson dies at age seven. Corbi widow of James L. Wilmot noted in Stamford. Wiland Danbury lists wife of Daniel Haviland age unknown. Mamie dl age 22 dies in Danbury with July dates. Joseph A. Coffey of Danbury, age 22, listed in Waterbury. Sarah Williams of Bethel aged 78 dies on July 16. Maria Porter in Sharon listed July 10. Mrs A Feeley in Canaan aged 22 noted July 14. Brookfield deaths recorded July 15.
Michael Farre confessed under cross examination to stabbing Cerra last night. Cerra, operated on, remains serious but improving. Farre held on $10,000 bond as investigators pursue an alleged accomplice, Giuseppe Naimo, and check details of a motive alleged to involve insults and intoxication. Detective Arnold and officers pursued leads to Avon Park without linking Naimo to the crime.
Dora Griffin a bookkeeper for the D H Tol man Company of Chicago arrested here for alleged violation of the state usury law was arraigned in the police court and waived reading of the complaint She was bound over to the next term of the superior court under a bond of 500
United Press notes forecast for New Haven with fair skies tonight and Tuesday. High pressure over the central Atlantic drives pleasant conditions in the east, while a low in Montana brings clouds and showers west of the Rockies toward the Mississippi. In this area expect fair weather and slightly higher temperatures.
Charles A. Edwards, six years manager of the local mercantile agency for R. G. Dun & Co., resigns due to ill health. He plans to spend the rest of the year recuperating and will seek an opportunity with the main offices in New York City when ready to return to business.
A spate of burglaries struck New Haven dental parlors since Saturday night, with the New Haven Dental Company on Chapel Street reporting the heaviest losses including gold and valuables. Stock market notes at noon showed steel declines and a mixed general trend. Mrs. Wilhemine Hansen bought a house at Wood and Cleveland avenues from Lacey R. Blackman.
Robert M. Fanning 28, a Westport resident, killed his wife Tina Hall Fanning near Lyons Brook and, after leaving an eight page letter for New Bedford police chief, drove to Parker's Garage and then to the central station where he shot himself in the presence of officers. He died instantly, his letter requesting his child's care and reflecting a drunken, crazed state.
The Cook County Grand Jury enters the second week of its vice protection inquiry with expectations of new indictments. Rumors point to south side expansion and possible City Hall involvement as State Attorney warns the Grand Jury will speak for itself. Inspector McCann, tied to Des Plaines Street district, faces sensational charges as supporters vow aid.
James McCormick was arraigned in Hartford police court and held without bonds after allegedly stabbing Albert Bayon on Saturday night. Bayon lies in critical condition with two wounds to the abdomen and groin at the hospital.
President Taft announced he would travel from Chevy Chase Golf Links in the White House car to Fort Myer for the first official Wright aeroplane trial this evening.
The marriage of Anna T. Maguire and John J. Brannigan was celebrated on Oct. 20 1908 by Rev Father Murphy of St Mary's church and kept a close secret until now. The announcement may surprise their friends as the union was previously confidential.
Louis Konarum a brick yard employee died from injuries after being struck and run over by an automobile driven by Riccardo W. Rice of New Haven. The incident occurred on South Main Street as Konarum crossed the street. An officer was sent to New Haven to bring Rice here for court tomorrow and he faces likely heavy bond.
New Britain on July 26 Patrick Lynch 30 an employee was caught between car floor and building floor resulting in a broken collar bone and serious head bruises he was taken to hospital in critical condition. Also Magdalena Musik 28 crazed by malaria attempted self harm by jumping into a pond at Russell and Ermine Company's factory she was rescued and hospitalized.
Marseille reports anxiety for the safety of aeronaut Laeruffe aboard the balloon Famous which disappeared over the Mediterranean last night. Authorities doubt any crossing attempt and search efforts continue with uncertainty about his fate.
Edward W Malley a leading New Haven merchant and head of Edward Malley Company died at his Derby Avenue home at 82 after a long illness and aging. He leaves two sons Walter and Arthur and daughter Jane. Born in 1827 in Roscommon Ireland he immigrated in 1847 and built a large estate including Temple and Chapel streets and the Malley Building valued around 1.5 million dollars. He had twice married Mary Ward and Mamie Carey and was a member of Union League and Quinnipiac clubs.
New Haven on July 26 reports a three story frame building on Water street occupied by Hagle Furniture Company and Associated Lumber Company gutted by fire. Estimated loss is $15,000 with claim the blaze started from crossed electric wires on the lower floor. Insurance covers the loss.
Work is underway at the Charlestown Navy Yard to repair the old gunboat Gloucester as a naval training ship for New York. Fifty workers are in the drydock, with a New York naval brigade detail arranged to arrive once the vessel is ready.
William Welch aged 11 dies at 225 Prospect Street after a long life marked by prominence in Masonic circles. Survived by daughter Mrs Alfred D Lewis of 819 Myrtle Avenue. Welch joined Compass Lodge in 1860 and held multiple Masonic ranks. longtime member and veteran. George F Reid infant son of Frank A and Elsie Reid buried after services at Jesse Mallett home in Stepney. Dora Brelsford funeral held at Henry E Bishop parlors with Rev E B Kenyon officiating. Interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery for George F. Reid.
Washington July 26 The Inter State Commerce Commission reaffirmed its October ruling denying the sale of commutation tickets to individual school pupils as illegal discrimination. The commission held railroads may issue commutation tickets only to all children within defined ages, not to specific schools or groups. The petitions for rehearing by several schools were denied.
United Press reports in Annapolis that the second court of inquiry into Lt. James N. Sutton’s action nearly two years ago may require his mother Mrs. Sutton and sister Mrs. Parker to testify before the government closes its case. The hearing also again probes who handed Sgt. De Hart the pistol he discarded after the altercation with Sutton. Lieutenants Willing and Ostermann, recalled, deny De Hart received the weapon from them.
Dora Johnson six years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Johnson, was struck by a wagon owned by G E Willis and driven by E T Carter while berrying on July 26. The wagon passed over her head, crushing her skull. Medical examiner Tinker ruled it an accident and released Carter.
A. M. E. Zion church trustees report a gang of rowdies broke into the colored church last night, disturbed the organ, overturned pews, and took valuables. Police expect to arrest the culprits today. Mrs Bitz of Bronx seeks information on Mrs Philippine Bourdy who lived on Main Street in 1904 and was said to be 66 then.
Howard Baxter was subpoenaed by Detective Edward Cronan to appear at a 3:30 pm coroner hearing after Susie Fehr accused him of causing her distress. Dr. Barry, St Vincent's hospital physician, examined Fehr and found she was not in the condition she claimed. Miss King the probation officer had cared for Fehr, whose father had traveled from Ansonia to bring her home but she returned to the city. Her remains were buried at St Michael's cemetery.
Fourteen month old Samuel Toms of 51 Hallett street fell into a tub of boiling water while playing in the kitchen during Monday wash. He was severely scalded on the head arms and abdomen but the Bridgeport hospital reported the burns not likely to endanger life.
Local fire companies elect delegates to the State Firemen's convention to be held in New London on August 11 and 12. Delegates named include John Dinsmore from No 1, William Laubscher from No 2, Martin Hayden from No 4, Ferdinand Senger from No 5, Capt Edward Foley from No 6, Thomas McIntyre from No 8, and Frank Doty from No 9. remaining steamers, chemical, and truck companies have not yet held elections.
An attempted burglary of Dr Ames Beardsley’s dental office at 925 Main Street failed as the building was securely locked and resisted intruders. The article notes prior break-ins and mentions the office was resecured with double locks after the last visit. It also briefly advertises washable heavy mercerized embroidered cotton shawls.
The article traces early U S forestry from President Washington’s time, noting the push to secure live oak for Navy ships, purchases of Grover and Blackbeard Islands, and Santa Rosa lands. It details planting attempts, failures to grow young oaks, and eventual setback as timber reserves were opened to settlers.
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