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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
3
Augustus Chevallier of 490 Bishop Avenue appears normal by day but keeps a lamp and hammer for a mysterious task. He is to be examined in city court for sanity before possible committal to Middletown after an arrest linked to a charity department case.
A United Press dispatch from Moscow notes General Batyanoff’s report recommending fortifying St. Petersburg to defend the capital. The fronteir is claimed to be undefended and the city’s fortifications deemed weak while German artillery could dominate. The timing aligns with anticipated Kaiser's meeting with the Csar on June 17 and a Kirchner-style German scare to avert closer German ties.
City leaders and heads of major groups met at noon hosted by B P Bullard to plan a city trade school. Fred Enos Edward Hallen Elmer Havens Mayor Henry Lee and Frank Bolande attended as plans rely on a new state bill authorizing two trade schools with site decisions by the State Board of Education. A council resolution will be offered Monday and a joint Business Men's Association Board of Trade meeting is set for Thursday at the Stratfield to push the plan.
New York reports a mounted officer Joseph Shepard fell from his horse during a running fight with horse thieves in a Flatbush field. He is probably mortally hurt as police prepare a broader campaign against horse thieves and horse poisoners who have terrorized the Flatbush area for months.
Sheriff Hawley received a letter from Rev John McLaren Richardson of the First Presbyterian church offering a signed $5 fee for praying at court openings. The minister argued the sum is too high for two minutes and suggested donating it to a needy person. Other local clergy had similar fee issues, with misdirected payments and errant recipients eventually corrected.
Judge Howard J. Curtis granted the application of Sidney Hudson to be freed from his wife Emma Hudson after a two week court hearing. The decree rests on statutory grounds with Frederick N Kinder named as co-respondent. The couple married June 29, 1896 and have three children in the care of the father, currently at his sister’s home in England for education.
A gang of nine and ten year old juvenile burglars were arraigned for breach of the peace. One boy, Frank Vereb, John Korily, and John Myrosh were identified by Miss Riker of Locomobile Co as attacking while another juvenile case involved theft of a bicycle and pocketbook. The youths were sent to reform school during minority while Edward Langer Burtie Cromwell and Alexander Letsko were placed with a probation officer and Michael Langer was released. Items including cigarettes baseballs mitts and keys were found and will be returned to owners if located.
At the Park Motor Cycle club meeting six members who made the Boston trip will recount experiences. Minor mishaps slowed progress but only one serious incident occurred on Central Worcester street. The party reached Marlborough at midnight and Boston Monday morning, with two riders reaching Bridgeport by 11:30 pm and others by 7 am Tuesday. Members were Be G. Bishop, R. T. Steiner, Joe Scoda, Hmn Scoda, and E. B Longdon.
Official dispatches announce Czar Nicholas of Russia will arrive at Cherbourg on July 31 and be met by President Fallieres. It is expected he will sail for England on August 2.
Oscar Hammerstein of New York, the theater impresario, sustained multiple bruises in a taxi cab crash in Paris today. He remains confined to his rooms and under medical care following the collision with another automobile.
The Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars elected Morris Beach Beardsley of Bridgeport as governor at its annual meeting in Hartford. Dinner featured ex-mayor William F. Hennery as speaker and included national officers Howland Pell and Clarence Storm. New officers listed include Deputy Governor Louis Richmond Cheney and Lieutenant Governor Arthur Reed Kimball.
Ticket holders for the G A R Memorial Service for Elias Howe Jr at Polls Theatre must be seated by 8 15 PM. unseated seats will be released to standers. Edward F Hallen will deliver the address with a program including prayers, poems, songs, and stereopticon images.
In New Haven today, insurance agent Michael F. Smith ended his life at his home on Washington Avenue by drinking carbolic acid. He was found unconscious by his son and died within minutes as physicians arrived.
New Haven June 4 Carl Hansen a farmer of North Haven was killed yesterday near North Branford when his wagon team ran away flinging him against a stone wall. He was a German and appeared prosperous. Today Selectman Patton filed for administration papers for an estate valued at about $3,000. Official hunt for counterfeiters in Jersey side house inching toward discovery. Captain gate leading a Secret Service team and deputies seek a reputed counterfeiting setup with machines producing large sums. Fourteen Italians detained on suspicion of counterfeiting are in jail. A Masonic Temple event on June 7 will entertain the Grand Chapter of Connecticut with conferrals and visitors from state and New York chapters.
Special from United Press June 5. Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivers a direct response to Senator Aldrich’s speech, challenging the Rhode Island Senator’s leave taking and arguing that rates on cotton imports have risen under the finance bill. Dolliver accuses an appraiser of biased rulings under the Dingley law and calls out “two Ding ley laws” in existence.
Hoseman Thomas Flanagan of No 4 Engine company was appointed carpenter to the fire department at the fire board meeting last night. He will become a permanent hoseman after June 16 but will not assume duties as carpenter until next year. Albert Grossar Robert Langham and William J Reilly made applications for appointment.
United Hartford June 5 report says George alias Albert Curtis was arrested in New Haven for practicing medicine without a license. In police court he pled guilty and paid fines and costs. William Howard testified as complainant, with other witnesses present, alleging Wilbur claimed to head a New England Medical Company.
The Theta Kappa Delta Society of St Pauls church held their last meeting of the season on Friday evening June 4 at the parish house on Beech Street. A pleasant evening followed a varied program including duets, solos, choruses, recitations, club swinging and a Highland fling. The event ended late with all describing it as the most enjoyable party yet.
Jurors have been selected for the June term of the criminal Common Pleas court to open Monday June 7 at 10 a m with Judge James F Walsh presiding. Named jurors include John N Near Samuel Flanagan Charles A Bates John R Conn George W Lyon Arthur H Dorland Lewis Provost Arthur Ben Archibald C Arthur Frederick B Lake David B Raymond George C Lockwood Henry Lockwood William M Painter S J Bedrdsley Charles Holah Joseph Adams Frank M Raynor from Bridgeport Darien Greenwich New Canaan Norwalk Stamford Stratford Westport and more.
William J Green aged 35 was found dead in his New Haven room today after attempts to wake him failed. Remains taken to an undertaker while investigators review causes. Letters found among his effects include correspondence from Mrs Albert of West Harwich Massachusetts, believed to be a sister.
Back in the days when Howland was a shoe store it earned a great reputation among men. The $3 men’s shoe is highlighted for value, comfort, durability, and quality, with oak-tanned leather soles and options in patent calf tan and wine leather. Sold with small profit to offer superior shoes for three dollars.
Jacob Borstleman, East End real estate owner and former Alderman, plans to attend the Common Council hearing on Stratford avenue dead end in front of the Park City Yacht Club. The club offered to drop its claim if the city stops the dead end so it can move its clubhouse toward the bridge. Borstleman argues the city should not compensate the club and urges wider East End turnout, warning the city risks costly land purchases near bridges. He notes past street widenings and urges consistency in civic decisions.
The Naval Department has organized the Lake Champlain Best Expedition to sail from Annapolis. The torpedo boat Row and two steam launches from the New York yard are slated to participate in the Lake Champlain celebration.
An advertisement promises a fully guaranteed fountain pen for $1 with chased patterns or silver and gold decorations. Limited quantities, genuine value claimed between $2.50 and $6, urging quick purchase at the right rear of the Bookshop.
An unusually varied display of bride’s china from France and Austria occupies the light china shop basement. Makers like Haviland and Elite show in Limoges district pieces. The collection includes dinner, tea, fish and five o’clock sets with prices from $1.25 to $85, inviting careful viewing.
The Howland Dry Goons Co plans a July expedition to a lake by the Hudson River, traveling through seven canals. The voyage targets waterways near Champlain, marking a trek along historic trade routes and linking inland to the lake region.
James Payret a chauffeur living at an uncertain New York address is charged with assault after a car mishap on a New York road. Jacob Zimmerman and a daughter were injured while the car, owned by Mrs. Pope of Laurel Beach, allegedly skidded. Payret says he was driving from a summer home to the city residence with his employer’s car and a brother in the car. He claims no speeding and blames a big machine for the accident. Local directories do not list Payret and the Pacific Place address is unknown to the post office. Officials report they have heard of no such resident.
At Bridgeport hospital, Joseph Spittler and five others injured in a sports incident are recovering. Spittler’s legs may be saved with bone specialist Dr. Gibney consulting, while Hosmer Potter, with a fractured skull and ruptured kidney, shows signs of improvement. Haven Loewith, Henry Guertin, and William Relting are listed as recovering at St. Vincent's hospital.
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