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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
3
In the city on June 3 1912 therine Malley wife of Stanislaus Kaliski died at her home 979 Maplewood Ave aged 38. Notice of funeral hereafter.
J Orton Buck, local manager for R G Dun Co, secured a license to wed Miss Myra Wooster of 778 Park Avenue a prominent music teacher in the city The wedding is planned at South The second couple Walter Loewith son of Mr and Mrs Sigmund Loewith and Miss Sadie Rosenthal of 21 State Street will be married at Park Avenue Temple tomorrow night at 7 o clock
Danbury reports two heat prostrations. Julius Buverard, 50, wandered a road saying God would stop the sun for a week. he will recover. Patrick J. O'Brien, 66, felt the heat, then threatened a neighbor with a revolver before being calmed and placed in authorities’ care.
Washington June 3 Republican members of the ways and means committee voted to support Representative E. J. Hill of Connecticut in introducing a cotton tariff revision bill. The Hill bill replaces existing duties on an average of 27 percent.
Roosevelt delegates in Arizona bolted from the regular Republican convention after Taft supporters refused to compromise on national convention delegates. Six contesting Roosevelt delegates from Arizona to the Chicago convention were elected, with the event noted as taking place in Berlin. A separate item notes German sideshow workers forming a union to protect themselves from unscrupulous managers, with the bearded lady and living skeleton slated to address the forthcoming convention.
Frank H. Timoney a local liquor salesman died yesterday at his home 1173 Noble avenue aged 30 years He is survived by his wife and one child.
Washington reports the sundry civil appropriation bill omits any funding for the tariff board while funding the President’s traveling expenses and his economy and efficiency committee. The bill totals 109,577,414 and reduces federal head requests by 42,400,000, with notable sums for Panama Canal construction and public buildings. The tariff board would go out of business June 30 if enacted, and a new tariff commission replaces it.
Dr Herman Schulz and Dr Edward F McGovern will present resignations to the Board of Charities at the Police and Charities building today. The doctors quit citing salaries not matching duties. they were hired on assurances of a quick raise by the former Charities board. A sub-committee of Commissioners Richardson and Kane will decide on the salary dispute.
South Norwalk June 3 Captain James Cunningham of the barge Edward McLean was taken to South Amboy New Jersey to stand trial for the killing of Captain John Hurlin of the barge May. Authorities say the two barges were docked when they argued and Cunningham attacked Hurlin. Hurlin's body was found in the water with no hands tied and a fractured ok
Hartford June 3 The Superior court judges met in this city and made mostly reappointments. Alfred N Wheeler was named clerk in New Haven County with 4500 dollars. J F Fowler and A M Auger as assistants with 3000 dollars and Samuel J Marsh of Waterbury as assistant with 3500 dollars. Harris Pendleton of New London named messenger and Judge Henney named as member of the state police commission. Jim Phelan appointed coroner of Fairfield County. Stiles Judson reappointed prosecuting attorney of Fairfield County.
Henry Morey of Stonington died after taking Paris Green thinking it was medicine. The 48 year old man left a widow and eight children. A mistaken preparation led to the fatal dose, with the cup mislabeling cited as the cause. The incident occurred in June at the family home.
Toledo June 3 The Democratic state convention opens tomorrow and is expected to be stormy as the Harmon organization pushes the unit rule A successful effort would force 19 delegates chosen for Woodrow Wilson at the primaries to support Harmon in Baltimore The convention will also choose six delegates at large and twenty three Harmon delegates were selected in the primaries
John H. Cassidy of Waterbury, notable attorney and Norwich native, was chosen yesterday by the past exalted rulers association to serve as district deputy of the B P O Elk for the coming grand lodge year. The article also offers an odd aside about washing handkerchiefs with pine water and tartrate, a harmless household tip.
Havana dispatch reports Madero rebels burning most buildings in San Luiz Oriente after attacks that killed a sergeant and wounded several, as federal troops retreated. In Washington, the State Department notes the continent’s “firebug phase” of the negro revolution as Lacoste’s rebel fund drive and threats of arson spread through Guantanamo and nearby towns near Santiago.
Washington announces a sweeping, nationwide investigation of the trust problem under Chairman Clayton. The plan aims to study all trusts, consider amendments to the Sherman Act or a new measure, and address the high cost of living with potential legislation amid pending Archbald inquiry. A $25,000 preliminary fund is authorized for early work.
El Paso dispatches report the Mexican rebel army leaders looting major Chihuahua stores to arm their troops. Orozco's forces seized $25,000 worth of goods from one outlet and another raid netted $6,000 in merchandise as the casualty list and tension rise in the city.
Newark reports Chief of Police Tolen shot two men during a strike riot in Kearney. Que dies as Tolen sustains serious injuries. The clash involved about two hundred laborers marching to a cellar where four men dug. Tolen ordered halt, a protester hurled a stone, striking him. He fired twice into the crowd, causing two more deaths. counterinjuries include a severe gash to Tolen's head and the capture of twelve prisoners.
Report notes Kossuth Street School prize winners with unclear names and events. Mention of first and second place honors, and division of prizes, but exact details and dates are garbled.
The week’s savings totals from various school buildings are listed with amounts from Prospect to Summerfield, highlighting the largest collection yet and noting the ongoing penny savings system established in February.
Washington June 3 Representative Victor Berger a Wisconsin Socialist filed affidavits at the department of justice aiming to impeach Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle. The move attacks the judge's personality and judiciality. Chicago police reserves reported dead at a suburban address found in a cemetery.
Fresh white kid gloves offered in 12 and 16 button lengths described as soft pliable with a cling fit. Imported stock from an importer proud of quality, priced far below usual at $1.75 to $1.95, available in the center aisle rear display.
Down drop the prices on practically all the girls fine suits on hand. Nice fabric good styles splendidly tailored finished in gray blue and tan. Suits fit small women as well as girls with styles they like. Remainder stock reduced because season ends and sizes vary. Values ranged from 18 to 25, some higher. Choose any at 15. Second floor.
Readable fragments note summer notions with emphasis on value and placement, mentioning left aisle and front area as a contextual cue. No clear event or entities identified. summary captures the fragmentary items and spatial hints.
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