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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1912

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Archbal d’s Leniency Ties Plea Bias in Impeachment Probe

Washington June 3. The impeachment inquiry into Judge R W Archbald revealed favoritism toward pool operators. District Attorney Wise testified that Archbald refused to punish defendants, accepted one tied plea, and blocked harsher sentences for lawyers and rail executives amid negotiations and protests.

Washington R.W. Archbald Comcourt House Judiciary Committee Wise New York Archibald Cnt B. E. Jack Archbald Ing H Archbald Edwin Rine E. 5 Reise New Attormer Lackawanna Railroad Al 20 A Iearlen Suisidee

Fountain Deluxe to Grace City at Central Location

City approves private funding for a fountain project, intended for a central site, with Mayor outlining the plan and steps. Classifieds and notices mix in, including ads, job listings, and small business notices from Bridgeport area.

Fountain Deluxe Grace City

Seven Strikers Shot by Police in Clinton Mass

Clinton Mass June 3 Four women and three men were shot when four policemen charged a crowd of 300 textile mill workers in the Our Lady of The Rosary churchyard. Two women feared dead. The IWW strikers walked out of Lancaster Mills seeking a living wage and better conditions. Police said a picket attempt to stop a woman going to work precipitated the violence. A sergeant said he chased a crowd after a scream and stones and bricks pelted officers as they advanced. Major Dwinnell of Worcester County took charge and called for aid as tensions rose.

Clinton Mass Our Lady of the Rosary Lancaster Mills Dwinnell Worcester County Witchburg

Collision in Main Street Fatal Injury Reported

June 30 at Torrington a driver Schummaker struck a boy who ran into the street from behind two other cars. The boy, Joseph Schaefer, six, died. Schummaker, with his wife, was en route to a summer home. witnesses say he was not at fault and an official inquiry was expected to clear him. Also includes unrelated classified notices and rental ads from the same column.

Schummaker

Won't Let Their Son Wed He May Be Sent to Prison

Julius Elko aged 18 and Mary Elko aged 16, both connected to a newborn child, were held for trial in the Superior Court with bail of 2600 in the city court today after parents refused consent for their marriage. Authorities sought an amicable settlement, but the parents blocked the union. Julius, residing at 324 Willard Street, Mary at 209 Hallett, await the September term.

Julius Elko Mary Elko Mary Julius Willard Street Hallett

Rayner seeks higher widow's pension for Schley's kin

Washington reports Senator Hayner of Maryland urging an increase in Mrs Schley's pension from 350 to 1600 dollars per year. The two month committee recommends recognition of Admiral Schley's services. Rayner outlined Schley's career and invoked public sentiment to support the measure.

Washington Hayner Maryland Senate Schley Rayner Sehigg Ian

Lorimer Says He Will Not Resign in Senate Fight

Illinois Senator William Lorimer declares he does not intend to resign and will press his fight to the end. He denies knowledge of war polls aimed at ousting him, rejects plans for conferences, and says he will attend Senate sessions regularly despite illness.

Washington William Lorimer Illinois Senate Sherman Hma Sherman Chicago Lorimer

WANTED COOKS AND GENERAL HELP FOR HARVEYS

Classified fragment list shows multiple tiny notices. Hiring cooks and general housework girls for fine homes at Harvey's 46 Carrion St. Howland Building. A dining ad for a bridge meeting and canvassing positions follow with misc notices including chauffeurs and hair mattress services.

Harvey's Cariion St Howland Bldg

No Compromise In Ohio But Fight Near Finish

Ohio political scene centers on Taft and Roosevelt factions seeking control of the Republican state convention. Delegates are contested with claims of 410 to 420 guaranteed, plus possible additions. The convention structure and potential delegates at large loom large as both camps push for influence before June precincts.

Columbus Taft Roosevelt Walter ¥. Brown L. Laylin Brown Laylin State -Centra Committee Cuyahoga Payne-alatich

Revell hints at Roosevelt bolt in national race

A Reuters style report from June 3 notes Revell, head of the Roosevelt national committee, warning that unfair convention decisions could drive Roosevelt supporters to bolt. Taft backers in Omaha and Dizon for Roosevelt plan the campaign, while Taft aides seek a split vote in tomorrow's primaries. Also mentions clerical moves in Sioux City and a church call in New Britain.

Chicago Alexander Revell National Roosevelt “Committee Roosevelt l Oyster Bay Roosevelt Taft Roose‘velt Rooge William ‘McKinley Joseph M. Dizon Charles D. Hilles National Committee R B. Howell Omaha Victor Rosewater Nebraska Tes Sioux City L&follette Clark Wilson New Britain South Congregational Church City E. B. Allen Toledo H. A. Fump

8,000 Hotel Waiters On Strike Now

New York reports a widespread hotel strike threatening sabotage and disrupted service as 8,000 of 52,000 hotel workers walk out. Strikebreakers and poor service persist while hotel owners refuse arbitration, prompting hotel dining rooms to close and tensions to rise across downtown unions. In Washington, hotel waiter organizers prepare to deliver ultimatums with potential nationwide spillover if demands are not met by Wednesday noon.

New York Warninait Crme State Department of Labor Financial District Haan Park ‘Row Mouquin's Whyte’s Lt. Dennis Maxim’s Washington Seeoks Union of Wi

Ridgefield Woman Seeks Divorce and Large Alimony

A Ridgefield resident, Mrs Burt, files for divorce from Oliver S Burt alleging intolerable cruelty stemming from an affair with Florence May Burt. She claims assets of about 25 000 dollars and seeks alimony. The couple married November 29 1901 and the case names Burt and a maid Davis as parties. A second divorce action from Danbury, filed today, cites desertion in April 1906.

Oliver S. Burt Ridgefield Florence May Burt Hine Aa Bury Cos Irs Tals Sontag wWere Ce Davis Aree Ae Mf Danbury Elle Travis 'Uler Aie Seth Sotober

Traffic Policeman Walker to Return to Duty Wednesday

Patrolman James Walker of the traffic squad returns from six weeks in England on Wednesday morning to Fairfield Avenue and Main Street. He arrived in New York at 8:30 yesterday and will spend the remaining leave in Danbury before returning to duty.

James Walker England Hie Fairfield Avenue Main Street

Assault Cases Heard in Bristol Court

Bristol court today disposed of two assault with intent to kill cases. Rocco Christopher, who stabbed Giuseppe Giampi on May 12, bound over to the Superior Court under a $3,000 bond. Parlo Colopestro, who stabbed Frank Hennesey on May 44, released on a $2,500 bond for appearance.

Bristol Rocco Christopher Guiseppe Giampi Parlo Colopestro Frank Hennesey

Mrs Lawrence Seeks Freedom From Conservator

Mrs Julia Watt Curtiss Lawrence, wife of Dr. Henry Lawrence, asks the Fairfield probate court to discharge the conservator and restore her full legal rights. The hearing before Acting Judge Daniel Bradley included testimony from several New York physicians and friends who described her as temperate and fully capable of managing her affairs. If the bond agreement holds, cross examination may be waived and a decision could follow Monday morning.

Elmore Banks Fairfield Fe Julia Watt Curtiss Lawrence Lawrence Daniel B. Bradley Westport Fairfield New York Northrop Davenport Bradley Klein Curtiss E. P. Nobbs Wilmington Del Connecticut Atty. Klein Frank E. Miller New York City Miller Henry B. Shaw Argentina Josephine P. Laub Brooklyn

Mooney Backs Motor Fire Apparatus For City

Bridgeport fire chief Mooney urges exclusive motor driven apparatus in future purchases. He also calls for two new fire houses and extending the Second district. The annual report filed with City Auditor Bernard Kent notes permanent men and recommends auto fire apparatus with wagon body for supply transport and trainee drivers.

Bridgeport Mooney War Ooney Bernard Kent Aptus Mooney Slao Sgsin Ee Z Arthur L Machin Tracy

Plucky Bridgeport Clerk Becomes Georgetown Lawyer Tomorrow

William J. Bray, Bridgeport post office clerk for years, graduates with high honors from Georgetown University Law School in 1912. He balanced night postal work with daytime studies in Washington, D. C., earning praise from Bridgeport friends and preparing to receive his diploma at tomorrow's ceremony.

Georgetown University School, of Law William J. Bray At Ia Bridgeport Georgetown University Bray Bridgeport Post Office Washington, D. C

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