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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

2

CHAMP CLARK SILENT ON BRYAN WOOL TARIFF FIGHT

Washington dispatch reports Speaker Champ Clark declining to comment on Bryan's appeal to Democrats or to discuss the Underwood wool tariff revision. Underwood presses for a two thirds Democratic vote to pass a committee bill similar to the Wilson tariff but with raw wool duty reduced. Clark remains cautious, aligned with a small revenue duty on raw wool while supporting only a limited tariff agenda.

Washington Champ Clark Bryan Underwood Cauc Clark Neot Aerng Ways and Mesns

Tobacco Trust to Obey Court Says Counsel

New York June 1 The Department of Justice weighs criminal prosecution of American Tobacco Company defendants amid questions of immunity statute of limitations and compliance with the Supreme Court order. W W Fuller chief counsel says the company will obey the court and undertake business readjustment under Circuit Court direction.

New York American Tobacco Company Department of Justice Washington Ehange Taft United States Supreme Court W. W. Fuller The Tobacco Company No. 111 Fifth Avenue James B. Duke Fuller Circuit’ Court of the United States Southern District of New York Supreme Court

Winsted to Have Postal Savings Bank

Washington June 1 Postmaster General Hitchinck designates seventy four more second class post offices in eleven states as postal savings depositories effective June 27 They include Winsted Conn Lee and Leamister Mass Also notes a Silver Beach property owners meeting to form the Silver Beach Improvement Association with officers and committees to address street lights and mail service and a June 13 gathering at Sunset View cottage to hear reports and vote on by laws

Washington Hitchinck Savngs Winsted Conn Lee and Leamister Mass Silver Beach

Newspaper seeks withdrawal from bid for municipal register

The Morning Telegram, which bid 1.27 a page for printing the municipal register, asks the Printing Committee for permission to withdraw. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee will hold two sessions Friday to review street and building-line matters and consider a public hearing for June on Park Avenue trolley extension via South Avenue to Barnum Dike, following a defeated South Avenue Atlantic Street route proposal by Alderman Garrity.

Municipal Register Streets and Sidewalks Black Rock Brewster Grover Balmford Avenue Park Avenue South Avenue Barnum Dike Garrity Atlantic Street

Seminary Purged of Heretics by Presbyterian Assembly

New York June 1 Union Theological Seminary to be reorganized by the Presbyterian general assembly. Directors will demand that all divinity instructors subscribe to essential Presbyterian doctrines, removing those who refuse. The plan aims to end a twenty year dispute and align the seminary with Presbyterian standards.

New York Union Theological Seminary Presbyterian General Assembly General Assembly Atlantic City Divinity School Presbyterian Church Francis Brown Willian A. Brown Jesus Christ David Gourley ‘Wylie Scotch Presbyterian Church Central Park West Ninety-sixth Street Briggs John F. Carson Brooklyn David G. Wylie William H. Foulkes Manhattan B.S. Pélmnar Comuminn John RB. Davies Philadelphi L. H. Beverance Cleveland Harry V. Freeman Chicago Elisha H. Perkins Baltimore W. E. Settle Kentucky Wylie Presbytery Union Seminary New York City Unitarian Church

Tightwad Attacked Over Refusal to Buy a Drink

Allan Fletcher a middle aged mechanic of Holyoke says a quarrelsome acquaintance struck him with a glass beer mug on his right cheek after he refused to buy a drink. He was picked up by ambulance near Golden Hill and Water Streets and treated at the emergency hospital where Dr Bennett sewed the wound.

Allan Fletcher Holyoke Golden Hill Water Streets Bennett

Probate Notes on Mary Whelan Estate Inventory

The probate court records show Mary Whelan's estate with real estate valued at 720 dollars and personal estate valued at 9.66 dollars in the filed inventory.

Mary Whelan

Bitulithic vs Wood Block Paving Debate on Barnum Avenue

Editor notes the bid by Warren Brothers Co for Bitulithic paving at $2.49 per square yard on a five inch base, compares with $2.60 base price, and urgesBridgeport Paving Commission to consider Bitulithic due to long term savings. Cites Providence testing and city cost implications. Mentions a Jersey/Providence trend and calls for taxpayer relief. Also notes a Georgia case where four wealthy defendants were acquitted of pebnage charges.

Sir Barnum Avenue Noble Seaview Avenues Irm Warren Brothers Company Boston Mass Tims Providence Tee Providence ‘Tribune Nsw Waterman Street Cooke Street East River Street Thayer St Arnold Street Barnes Bridgeport

Stabbing in Greek Race Riot Leaves Victims Critical

Special report from United Bee Derby describes a Memorial Day riot in a Greek quarter after a parade. James H. Grant and Thomas Fe Gahan are in critical condition from stab wounds, with authorities seeking additional injured and arrests.

United Bee Vaias Fociadas Arentas Hagginalan Hall James H. Grant Thomas Fe Gahan Grant Quart

Dragging River for Body of Frank Tyrrell

Special from United Press Derby May 21 The body of Frank Tyrrell 26 was not recovered by 1:20 today after a canoe capsize on the Housatonic River opposite Riverside Park. Dragging efforts by several parties continued as Syrait a hotel chef and Joseph Reynolds of Meriden were returning from a canoe trip when their craft capsized.

United Press Derby Hedy Ny ‘Terrell Housatonic River Riverside Park Syrait Joseph Reynolds Meriden

Estate of Annie Szseppy Sues Connecticut Co. for Damages

The estate of Annie Szseppy sues Connecticut Co. for 5000 damages over a fatal trolley collision on Main Street. Administrator John Lewkn alleges company negligence caused Szseppy to be struck by a car and killed, with papers filed in civil superior court.

Annie Szseppy Sues Connecticut Co Connecticut Co John Lewkn Annie Txeeppt Main Street

Husband Shoots Wife Then Turns Gun On Himself

A man shoots his wife then turns the weapon on himself in Framingham. The wife dies at hospital after sustaining fatal injuries, moments before midnight. Police report details indicate a domestic dispute preceding the gunfire and ensuing self-inflicted wound.

CHIC EVANS WINS TN BRITISH AMY TEIe

Chic Evans wins in the fourth round of a golf championship in Prestwick, with decisive play by Evans and his rivals in a tight field. The match features notable players Crumymart and Lythem Chub as contenders in a windy, challenging course setting.

Chic Evans Amy Teie Unin Prestwick Seni Hip Wong Vans Chald Pree Balleeven Wellah Tithe

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