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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
6
Advertising fragment lists various prices for ladies coats and coat sweaters including $2.50 and $1.69, with mentions of $3.50 and $2.69 and notes of different quantities. No clear item or retailer is identified.
Emily Clapton of a St. Louis family, who joined a convent ten months ago, married Lieut. Elkin L. Franklin of the U S Cavalry at Fort Riley Kansas. Bishop Shamuel of Omaha performed the ceremony as Franklin joined the Catholic rite at his bride’s request.
In Cambridge June 6 a trolley near the western avenue bridge plunged toward the river. Many were shaken or badly crushed as passengers leaped free. The motorman remained at his post, applying brakes to keep the car from falling into the water. Automobiles and ambulances rushed injured passengers to hospitals.
May Dalton O'Donnell, actress at the New York Hippodrome, lost a divorce suit brought by Lewis Grant O'Donnell of Greenwich. Judge Reed granted the decree on intolerable cruelty and desertion. Custody of three minor children awarded to the father with limited visitation for the mother.
Montreal report states the Duchess of Connaught remains not worse as she endures peritonitis. Doctors say it may take three days to determine the disease’s progression while she continues to journey with the party.
Wall Street today reports a strong opening with prices rising from fractions to over a point above yesterday’s close. The tone stayed firm through the first hour as government bonds remained unchanged and other bonds held steady. The town clerk’s office shows a busy marriage license pad with several applicants including Henry Pearson and Anna Johnson of New York, William O’Neil and Louise Butler of Betee Poee, Clayton Devine and Geneva Zobdel of Danbury.
Otto Stankey, a hotel keeper at 88 State Street, is charged with assaulting his housekeeper Grace Stevens after he reported she chased him with a carving knife last evening. He was arrested and posted $50 bail for tomorrow’s city court appearance. He also faces breach of the peace charges.
Lafayette Park will reopen for public use with new rules after residents protested closures. Park Commissioners posted regulations and will limit daytime access to children while seniors may use the park at night. The annual Park Board report notes tree pest losses and ongoing efforts to save elm and chestnut trees with guidance from Yale forestry experts and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In Bridgeport during the second annual June walk the Sun day schools gathered nearly 6000 in a well received parade. Pine Street Hungarian Reformed School won the flag with high participation and loyalty noted as a symbol of liberty in America.
Washington June 6 Senator George S Nixon of Nevada cannot outlive the day unless there is a remarkable improvement in his condition according to a physician at 9 o clock The end is very near Nixon is suffering from cerebro spinal meningitis.
Brussels reports continuing unrest in Liege Antwerp Ghent and Verdieres after clerical victory. Reports say three to four killed and about 200 seriously injured in disturbances with both rioters and police scarred by clashes. Military commanders ordered fire in Liege as crowds pelted windows and property.
Washington June 6 the House Judiciary committee opens final debate on whether Judge Robert W Archbald should be impeached for alleged misconduct in the Cosamioes Court. Evidence links him to improper payments and railroading favors while witnesses claim no proven wrong doing yet.
J Bruce Ismay, managing director of the International Mercantile Marine, testifies in the Titanic inquiry that lifeboat capacity was inadequate and that some passengers and crew must have remained aboard after he escaped. He says he did not see anyone on deck when he boarded the lifeboat and doubts the lights he saw were from the Californian.
Lawrence Mass June 6 150 textile operatives in combing carding and wet finishing departments struck and gathered across the canal near the Washington Mill They abandoned plans for a noisy parade and returned home bringing total strikers at the mill to 500 after officials refused to reinstate a discharged I W W member In Philadelphia June 5 Hughey Dougherty a famed minstrel of the United States lies seriously ill in a hospital after a stroke He is 68 and has traveled the world with top minstrel groups His living relative is a married daughter in Los Angeles
Boston and Massachusetts face a major industrial crisis as the Boston Elevated Street Railway Company refuses to reinstate discharged workers and to recognize the union. With 3,800 conductors and motormen organized, a walkout could paralyze transit. hotels report union pressure for recognition. Clinton mill workers strike adds to mounting tension and police guards.
Stamford June 5 an automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Harry Marvin Mr and Mrs Clinton Cudney and Miss Verna Plumb of Bridgeport overturned on a hill near Ossining when a tire blew. The top was up protecting occupants. Marvin was unharmed. others suffered minor bruises and cuts. None seriously hurt.
All members of the West End Civic Club are requested to attend the meeting to be held tonight at o'clock.
Hamburg lace trimmed skirts and gowns dominate a June sale with prices from 19c to $1.50. Wide flourished Hamburg pieces, muslin gowns, drawers, and children's wear are discounted, with numerous items listed and per yard prices for laces and ribbons.
Indianapolis June 5 two administration ticket members failed in election as ballots were counted James M Lynch of Indianapolis was re-elected president defeating Spokane rival Fred Barker by 4969 votes John W Hays of Indianapolis kept the secretary-treasurer post defeating C M Cobb of Cincinnati by 4723 votes George Eden of San Francisco lost the first vice presidency to James M Duncan of New York The union approved constitutional amendments raising salaries from 2000 to 3500 dollars for the president and secretary treasurer.
Chris I Sundine files in Superior Court seeking divorce from Lilian A Sundine also known as Mrs Gordon Nelson The couple married May 2 194 The suit cites alleged improper relations with Gordon Nelson of St Thomas Ontario and notes Lilian Sturges as her maiden name.
Mrs Arthur Wallace Chase wife of Major Chase reports a jewel theft in downtown Washington. She fainted in a hired automobile and later found her $2000 pearl necklace and other jewels missing along with $150 in cash. The case involves wireless telephone work by her husband and draws interest from Congressmen and naval officers.
Los Angeles reports the Darrow bribery trial resumes amid defense aims to bar a bank obtained document from entering evidence. The State clarifies no intent to implicate Samuel Gompers or other federal officials in the charges as Bert Franklin testifies and references to a $4000 sum. Dennis Kelly posts a $1 bond with Maryland Casualty Co as weights measures dealer.
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