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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
9
In Detroit today Judge Stein narrowly escaped danger when Mrs Thomas Wells stood in court, drew a revolver, and aimed it at him. Her husband warned the judge the pistol was rusty and would not fire, as spectators gasped and officers seized the weapon.
New Haven and Lehigh shares showed strength at the market open while small orders moved prices little. Quotas rose modestly with a few weak spots and trading activity focused on Canadian, Delaware and Hudson, with Ball steady and buying orders evident.
A Hartford court sentenced a Bridgeport man to six months in jail on multiple charges after a chaotic spree. Police reports detail a paragraph of arrests, witness accounts, and hospital visits tied to a sequence of events across Bridgeport and neighboring locales. Authorities note incidents included a downtown disturbance, a break in at a Stratford Avenue home, and a hospital transfer for a head injury. Funeral notices and births are also listed, including a 2 year old death and a two month old infant, with services scheduled or reported for weekends. The item ends with a rental notice and a stray ad line.
In Fairfield County probate court Judge Elmore Bandes ruled to restore William C. Colgan to capacity and property rights, removing his brother in law Dr Joseph L. Egan as conservator. The decision hinges on lack of current insanity and the belief Colgan can manage his affairs, despite past alcohol issues and prior commitment to Norwich asylum.
A 75 year old mother testified about her son’s long battle with delirium tremens and repeated hospitalizations in outcomes from liquor. She urged a conservator to guard his estate to prevent squandering and future town or relative charges.
The state board of equalization may raise the grand list by 1.5 million, despite Bridgeport assessors’ lower estimates. Hartford New Haven and Waterbury seek larger increases, while Bridgeport’s 1904 grand list rose to 65,706,501 with veterans exemptions growing. Mayor Wilson protested the proposed rise.
The funeral for Thomas O'Brien was held at 8 30 this morning from 418 Brooks Street with burial at St Michaels cemetery. Libbie Stevens widow of Henry W Stevens was brought here for burial in Lakeview cemetery. Mr Stevens formerly ran a drug business on State Street and East Avenue. Ellen F Synnott's funeral began at 8 20 from P H Howard's home with high mass at St Augustine's Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. pallbearers included James Kreamer James Bonney Daniel Kenny Charles Smith James Keefe and Patrick McNamara. The service at the grave was led by Fathers Kennedy and Fitzgerald. floral tributes filled the bier.
Frederick M Donelly mayor of Trenton New Jersey will address the Board of Trade at the Newfield rooms on Friday evening June 6 1914 about commission government The talk comes after three years of city governance and will include a detailed demonstration of a complete cycle car by American Cycle Car company Bridgeport led by Chief Engineer C M Foss The meeting marks the board s final session before September Also noted are aviation and weather items Cevasco an Italian aviator died when his plane engine failed over Lake Maggiore and forest fires are causing damage near Escanaba.
Hartford June 4 testimony in a damage suit against Elizabeth Curtis Holman ex wife of Prof Cranston Brenton and Dr C C Smith and Paul Waterman described alleged conspiracy. Holman described letters aiding divorce and said a plan to commit her to a sanitarium involved three men and a nurse with her mother possibly unduly influenced.
A proposal urges detailing a police officer to accompany ambulance calls to hospitals. Officials from police and charities departments would review the plan, noting it could speed murder and assault investigations and protect staff during violent patients, while allowing officers to transport suspects without leaving their beats.
Report discusses earth excavation at the new high school site with totals for earth and rock. Arbitration possible over 1000 extra cubic yards. Board of Education budgeted 20,000. contractors claim 22,674.40 for excavation. Bridgeport residents not employed on site. letter to Durkin & Laas sent back as refused.
A bench warrant was issued by Judge Walsh in the common pleas court this morning for Anthony Markisz of Norwalk over the February strike trouble at Richard Maller's silk mill. He faced a charge of willful destruction of property and was bound on $100 bond.
Miss Lucy Price of Cleveland spoke in Bridgeport against Connecticut women’s suffrage, urging voters to oppose a proposed ballot measure. At Empire Bijou and Graves parlor venues crowds applauded as literature was shared. She argued women’s privileges differ from men’s and cautioned against forcing votes on women who do not want it, noting socialist support for equal division of labor. A meeting is planned at Mrs. Rufus Bunnell’s home in Stratford, as Opposed to Women Suffrage, a sizable local group, continues its quiet organizing with about five hundred members.
Yale crew experience rough water at Gales Perry with varsity eight swamped by high waves and forced to swim ashore towing the shell. Freshmen eight searched for shelter upstream before returning. Harvard oarsmen report little practice due to storm with Henley second varsity edging freshmen in a half mile brush and first eight taking a short upstream spin.
Tommy Downey, member of the Federal hero club, was slated to play in Sao Ly but bad weather postponed the game. Downey reports he is well and praises the Federal league, predicting its success.
John Burns at 1296 East Main Street holds about 8,000 paper bags and seeks two men who overcharged him yesterday for 6.75 dollars. The bags were said to be worth at most 1 dollar. He objected initially to paying but they persisted and were paid.
In Rye New York on June 1 the cup defending yacht Vanitie and Resolute fought a rough race despite spray and rain. Start times were Vanitie 1 00 21 and Resolute 1 01 55. Vanitie withdrew after a forestay sail sheet issue and a man overboard. Resolute crossed first at 1 55 47 to claim victory while the cause of Vanitie’s withdrawal was later attributed to the overboard incident.
Mrs. Mary L. Keane general auditor and bookkeeper at Connecticut National Bank has resumed duties after a temporary absence. She is greatly improved in health and her friends greet her back in her accustomed place.
Men praise oxfords for style and comfort as a summer essential. The ad highlights ankle freedom, cool feet, and easy wear, offering tan calf and patent leather options in Haglish last with straight lines and a low broad heel, priced at $3 to $d on the main floor rear.
The Queen's Daughters host a whist and dancing party at Brook lawn dancing pavilion this afternoon and evening. Card games begin at 3 o'clock and repeat later this evening, with dancing set for 8 30. Attendees include Irene and Elsie Comer of Broad Street Stratford and Mr and Mrs George F Comer. Invitation details appear amid local Want Ads.
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