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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
5
Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the late residence No 289 Black Rock Avenue on Wednesday June 5 and from Sacred Heart Church at 9 4. Pemetenys 7 We om a.
A fragment reports Judge Westcott presenting Wilson's name at a political event in New Jersey. The note mentions a campaign or competition context and a quoted line about landing Wilson.
A workers strike begins at Russell Manufacturing Company in Middletown as a new union demands a nine hour day with lunch break, pay raises to 7.35 weekly, 20 percent for $6 to $12 earners, and 16 percent for those earning over $15. Company officials refuse to recognize the union. 1,500 workers across three mills are involved.
Edward J. Kenealy, son of former State committee chair Michael J. Kenealy, becomes customs collector for Stamford's Subport, succeeding Edward J. Tupper. The young lawyer assumes duties as the new appointee.
Winnipeg reports that thirty prospectors from near St Paul Minnesota drowned while crossing the Fraser river in the mountains on rafts and rowboats. They were swept by a swift current during the crossing.
Reading for boys includes Hover Boys and Townsend Books to spark ambition. Harper's Boating Book for Boys is available at Jackson's Bookshop 986 968 Main Street at pleasing prices.
Fairfield County and Bridgeport officials announce appointments and term assignments for judges, state attorneys, coroners, health officers, and state police commissioners for 1912 1913. Notable names include George E Hill Frank W Ether and Donald T Ware among others in Hartford and Bridgeport.
A Bridgeport shop owner returns with a plan to hold a toilet ware sale, offering a wide range of remedies and toiletries at prices well below normal. The promoter touts fresh stock and big quantities with many items priced far lower than usual, hoping to prove the opportunity right or wrong as shoppers await the morning and subsequent days.
About 1,500 dockworkers resumed work from June 4 to 7 as officials stated the strike ended. They said enough men were back to handle shipping and a steady improvement was expected.
A report describes a recurring disturbance at Seaside Park linked to a group of youths, including individuals in female attire, causing fear among visitors. It notes past arrests, including a man named Johnson who faced charges for impersonating an officer and received a 16 month sentence.
The petition of public library directors to sell the Burroughs Library building will be heard in the Superior court Thursday morning. Attorney General John H. Light will represent the state with assistance from George E. Hill. Directors are expected to testify and citizens may testify for or against the petition.
A weather notice from Howlan Conn indicates cooler conditions tonight and tomorrow following a warm spell. The forecast calls for lower temperatures and lighter winds as a change moves in from the west.
A list of cosmetic powders and bath items with sale prices including Bathasweet 2Pbca Amaline 25c, Babcock's Corylopsis 25c size 5c, Satin Skin powder 25c size 19c, Tetlow's Swansdown 25c size lic.
Judge Scott J. Howard of the Com mon Pleas court ruled for Connecticut Steam Brown Stone Co. of Portland in a suit against Henry L. Lewis and David O Connell of this city, awarding 677.37. The court allowed attachment of stone, finding proper notice to sell not filed with the town clerk. In a separate case Frank B. Beach sued Emerson W. Wigrall and Mary J. Beckwith. the court ruled for the defendants on an action to recover on a note N76.
A reference to HoowLanp field and venue appears in the report, noting their involvement in a local event. The text repeats the location, indicating a focus on the venue details for the upcoming activities.
A local advertises tailored men’s suits from 16.50 to 16.50 with summer fabrics and multiple styles. The Howland guarantee promises fit and satisfaction, and the note emphasizes limited time and in-store viewing from Cannon Street or the main store.
The item notes a 10 year jail sentence for an unnamed figure and reports on Bridgeport visitors attending a son’s wedding. It also mentions a large wedding between Walter Loewith and Miss Rosenthal at Park Avenue Temple with Rev. Maurice Thorner officiating.
Fragmentary text mentions a wedding for a daughter of J Rosesthat and a tailor at 622 Street. It references Graves the jeweler and Graves Carriage Co, with scattered names like Nixon and Nevada. Context and details are too damaged to confirm events or dates.
Copenhagen June 4 King Christine of Mecklenburg sees his quiet accession as the new Danish monarch. The 18 forty two year old ruler, born in 1870, is popular with the people and his wife is described as charming. He has two sons and has long been prominent in Danish affairs.
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