05 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
A 13 year old labors boy was shot during a wild strike clash as reserves moved in. Seven injured and picked up by rescuers were taken to hospitals. Firing ceased after unrest spread across several streets leaving one boy dead and others wounded. Authorities report a chaotic scene with firings and panicked crowds.
In New York City supreme court an accounting of the late Mary G Pinckney's estate shows Mrs Julie Curtiss holds a share valued at two and one third million while Mrs Lawrence receives the remaining one third. the report notes the estate largely unimproved.
A mix of court reports and classified items appears. A woman named Clara Williams faced a judge over an offense and received a 300 day jail term after changing her plea. Separate notices advertise rentals, sales, and jobs including a two family house for sale, a flat on North Ave, and openings for shop and factory workers. Local businesses and services list autos for hire, stoves repair, and a lunch wagon business operating near Fairfield Ave.
Tagalie at 100 to 12 wins the English Derby at Epsom Downs owned by W. Raphael. Jaeger ridden by August Belmont’s Tracery finished third as King George and Queen Mary attended. Official time 2 38 45. Rival bets included Pintadeau as favorite in advance betting.
Fire sweeps a portion of the Coney Island board walk in New York damaging shops and storefronts. Investigators assess the scene as flames threaten nearby structures while onlookers watch from the promenade. No injuries reported, authorities cordon off the area and begin operations to determine cause.
In Bridgeport the Allentown Democrat Mr Dwyer spoke to explain his longtime support for Mr Bent for town chairman. He condemned treachery against former allies and urged voters to consider the workingman’s view over factionalism as primary contests may excite turnout and influence city government.
Boston officials announce a gubernatorial commutation for a woman sentenced to death for murder. Harry Marshall or Enrico Masetoil remains slated for electrocution after midnight tonight following a three hour executive council session.
Mr and Mrs Gerson Ziff announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanette to Benedict P. Steiber of 346 The Hague Fes in Lustig's millinery shop.
At the 1th commencement in New York on June 5, University Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court and others received honorary degrees. The ceremony highlighted notable figures among the graduates and faculty.
A woman was killed in a stair fall while attempting to prevent the descent. She suffered a dislocation of the spine. Her husband and six children survive.
Four candidates are ordained at Berkeley Divinity School in a ceremony today. The elected officers include President Bishop C. Brewster and Vice Presidents Rev. Dr. Samuel Hart of Middletown and Rev. W. H. Viebert of New.
Thieves prowled the city last night and stole about 31 in tools from the savings bank remodeling site belonging to George Haines of 22 Carleton Avenue. The tools were recovered this morning in a pawnshop. Wall Street Today notes continued strength in coal stocks amid trading.
In Springfield on June 5 the New England joint conference board of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America met with two national executive board members to decide concerted action. The 1500 Massachusetts trolleymen face possible strike or arbitration after unanimous support for strike.
Miss Myra Estelle Wester, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert M Wester, and Miss Abbots Page of Washington D C served as bridesmaids with Natalie Cornwall Helen Lewis Nellie Upson as other attendants. A. Wheeler was best man and the couple will reside at 601 Park Avenue after a furnished home. Buck, formerly of Worcester, moved to Bridgeport two years ago from Boston and is connected with G Bane Co.
Sneak thieves entered the home of Mrs. C. Frederick Stead at 115 Broad Street Seaside Park while occupants were away and stole clothing and valuables valued in the several hundred dollars. Police suspect the thieves were familiar with the premises.
Sioux Falls reports Colonel Roosevelt likely wins the state with a large delegation to the Republican national convention. Early estimates show a 10 000 to 12 000 plurality. Clark and Wilson contest 10 delegates while Gamble trails Sterlings for second in the presidential vote neck and neck with LaF lstre.
In New Haven on June 5 John Bessett of DeWitt street beat his wife Joda. A crowd of 200 or more intervened and battered him in the street before police arrived and took him to the station.
June 5 Chicago report on Roosevelt supporters failing to seat newly elected committeemen from multiple states at the Republican national committee. Ward of New York cautions that national committeemen serve from end of the convention, amid clashes with Taft forces over seating and press access. McKinley and Dixon arrive to bolster Roosevelt and Taft camps as contest outcomes loom at the convention.
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