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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
6
Local shop marks its 17th anniversary with heavy discounts across the store. Prices list trimmed hats, Petticoats, coats, ribbons, shirts, and waists with many items halved or more. Shoppers can grab White Milan Hats, Heatherbloom Petticoats, Silk Waists, and Veils at reduced rates.
E H Dillon and Governor Shaw push for ship subsidies at Bridgeport banquet. Shaw defends the policy amid broad criticism of newspapers and politicians bowing to public sentiment. Speakers including Congressman Hill and ex diplomat Corey press the case while editors and readers clash over policy.
The Smith Murray store advertises dramatic discounts on chiffon veils ornaments and flower sprays at half price. Ostrich plumes Linette auto coats and linen garments offered with prices from 1.98 to 12.50 and up to 10 dollar bargain ranges.
Attendees included President Taft Vice President Sherman Governor Hughes Cornelius Van derbilt and Admiral Dewey while Attorney James A Turner led readings. The National Industries press organized the event with John D Gluck aiding in the dinner. A Wheeler Wilson band entertained as members sang and the club shifted from a social meal to addressing a major national issue.
The notice touts a Saturday sale with the greatest bargains of the year and record-breaking value. It invites shoppers to visit for selected merchandise and other items offered at compelling prices.
Front displays sale pricing on women's and children's coats suits gowns and accessories. Numerous items include linen suits at low prices, raincoats shawls and waists, plus hats umbrellas and hosiery with deep discounts across fabrics fibers and sizes.
Anthony Aurelio an 18 year old son of the Washington Park hotel proprietor and Park avenue institute student was discharged after a night in police headquarters. Police found no intent to steal and he agreed to pay for damage to the motorcycle.
Poli's Theatre will stage a reception for St Elmo cast after Saturday matinee featuring Alice Fleming John Ince and Margaret Lawrence. The troupe will present carnations named the Alice Fleming pinks to guests. Next week Poli's launches The Great Divide with Ince taking Henry Miller's role and Meldon directing ambitious stock production.
William Newingham of South Avenue, a mechanic, tested a self-developed biplane on Chestnut Hill Trumbull. The craft rolled downhill gained speed, soared briefly, then crashed into the grass. Newingham escaped unharmed and declared he is done with aerial navigation for now after spending hundreds on experimental devices.
Supt Charles W Deane explains in an interview why the Class of 1910 at Bridgeport High School has fewer Maplewood students than Barnum school. He notes Barnum draws a wider eighth grade territory while Maplewood serves its own district, yet Maplewood pupils make up 30 percent of February high school honor roll.
Adam Portoskey a 20 year old laborer for Crane Valve Co suffered severe injuries when a shell exploded at 19 Spruce street yesterday. He lost three fingers and received facial and chest wounds before the amputations and hospital care.
The article notes support for Governor nomination by Mayor Buckingham and shows Middletown’s political maneuvering. Judge Baldwin states he is not seeking office but would consider if offered, praising the party’s core doctrines and opposition to special favors. He recalls ideals from the 1892 Democratic club.
City aldermanic ordinance committee meets tonight to consider raising patrolmen from 80 to 85 and setting salaries for Assistant Fire Chiefs. With Officer Ellsworth G. Deitz killed, six patrol vacancies may occur if the measure passes. The fire department creates a permanent assistant chief post, awaiting salary. Acting Chief Daniel Johnson expected to fill it, leaving No 1 engine captaincy open.
Beals Wright, the American tennis star, captured the tennis championship of Europe in Liverpool on June 3. Wright's victory marks a major continental triumph for the United States in the sport.
Judge John R. Booth rules for plaintiffs in four Common Pleas civil cases. John Schwing Co. wins $146.11 for carpenter work from Alexander Agree and others. Emma L. Callender awarded $880.20 in her suit against Emma and Frank W. Beers. A note of 590 sO unpaid since April 10, 1905 mentioned. W H Lopez Jr secures $106.05 against Fred Strudel and wife for carpenter work. Samuel Weed ganho $193.40 from Hanford White of Darien. White bought Weed’s auto for $175.
There was no material change in Sheriff Peter Doolan’s condition today as he remains critically ill at home with a complication of diseases. In New Britain on June 3 Albert Arthur Austin 17 son of John W Austin contractor and well known forester was found dead in bed with gas entering the room from an open jet. The death was officially ruled accidental.
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