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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
New Haven trolleymen resist Connecticut Company wage compromise as arbitration looms. Ballot shows near unanimous strike sentiment among New Haven workers, with Bridgeport and other cities leaning toward accepting a modest raise. Company maintains readiness to arbitrate to protect service.
Johnson, famed black boxing champion, confirms retirement talk and outlines a plan to fight weekly from July 4. He taunts rival Sam Lang with a money bet, vows to retire in what he calls his finest style, and reflects on past stunts while meeting supporters at Johnson's club.
Stamford records Daisy Vroon 2, a domestic worker at Henry Cape’s home on W Jowbrook Avenue, died after kerosene ignited a kitchen fire. Fire started early morning, Daisy’s burns were extensive and she was hospitalized in critical condition, with possible fatal outcome.
Windsor Locks June 6 workers of Windsor Paper Company division of American Writing Paper Company received full pay as the mill closed after outdoor laborers struck for higher wages. About 150 hands were employed and many skilled workers found work at a New York paper mill. Indefinite closure followed. In Middletown, six-foot policemen from Hartford guarded Russell Company's mills as about 409 strikers, mostly women, gathered. organized by the Industrial Workers of the World, they sang and waited. Guards will remain for several days and no violence occurred.
Parkersburg, W Va June 6 With a crowded town gathering Democrats intensify work at the Democratic state convention. Clark sentiment leads before opening as six delegates at large likely to be instructed.
The Pujo committee began a hearing at the customs house with J Lawrence Laughlin as first witness. Pujo presided and Samuel Untermyer led the questioning assisted by B H Farrar. Witnesses include William Scherer of the New York Clearing House and James G Cannon author of a book on clearing houses. A trolley accident injured Genaro Finpinello at 77 Hamilton Street. The Roosevelt Clubs in Ohio filed its expense account showing 28241.44 received from the national Roosevelt committee to elect Roosevelt delegates to the Chicago convention.
Classified fragment shows help wanted for a stripers familiar with Japan work at American Graphophone Co. employment office on Howard Ave. Also multiple rental listings on Fairfield Ave and Union Ave, a Locomobile for sale on Carroll Ave, and Highland Spring Water Co. urging orders. Details are partial and terse.
A chaotic scene surrounds the Republican convention contest as Dixon declines to use a proxy from a national committeeman. Roosevelt forces, led by McHarg, push for seating claims while Taft strategists insist on direct seating of regular delegates. The committee prepares to rule on early cases from Arkansas Alabama and Arizona amid heated politicking at the Congress Hotel.
In Montreal on June 6 the Duchess of Connaught was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital by special train after sudden appendicitis. Surgeons had not yet decided on an operation.
The Roosevelt and Taft camps clash over convention control as undecided delegates hold sway. A private line links Hilles at the Blackstone Hotel to the White House to monitor talks. Root is likely temporary chairman, while disputes over recall of judges threaten unity and foreshadow possible recalls or seating battles at the convention.
Hartford June 6 In orders from the adjutant general the dates September 19 and 20 are fixed for the Connecticut National Guard annual rifles and revolvers competition. The first match admits eight men teams with distinguished marksmen barred. Prizes include a Woodruff Trophy bronze buffalo first, seeded $60 second and $40 third.
James Freer of 862 Broadstreet, a Burns Company driver, awoke half paralyzed after a head bump against a valve at work yesterday. Doctor A C Bradley said the injury caused a brief stun, but Freer continued work until the head injury worsened overnight and he was placed in Bridgeport hospital for observation.
Seventy year old Samuel C. Spencer of 112 Grand Street arrived at Emergency Hospital with a badly injured mouth after a dispute with Bill Rogers. Rogers, a teamster employed by James Dawson, struck Spencer causing a lip injury requiring six stitches. Spencer refused to file a police complaint, saying Rogers has a family to support and he does not want trouble.
Washington mourns Senator George S. Nixon as three Christian Science healers fail to halt his death. Mrs Nixon and their son Bertram rush from Reno to join the funeral party. Taft to attend services as Nixon’s remains depart for Reno with Senate and House escort.
Bert E. Barnes of The Farmer editorial staff and Edwin L. Knapp, proprietor of the DeForest apartments at 453 State Street, entertained a party of newspaper men and Bridgeport Club members last night. Mayor Wilson was guest of honor with witty speeches. Frank Nolan of The Standard did a Vic Moore imitation and Louis Reilly of The Post played a banjo. A fine supper was served and guests urged another party later.
Personal tax collectors turned over a new list of delinquents to Prosecutor DeLaney. The collectors inquired into the legal liability of those named and deem each person subject to penalty for non payment. Walter Lucker, 36, machinist of New York City, and Estelle Preston, 27, of Battle Creek, Mich, secured a marriage license today. George Benedict, 22, motor man, and Adeline Coarl, 21, both of this city, received another license.
Newton New Jersey June 6 Mr and Mrs Charlies Edgerton burned to death in a fire that destroyed their cottage at Buds Lake today.
Chicago June 6 William Jennings Bryan in an interview speculates on the Republican national convention outcome. He asks if President Taft will use the machinery he controls and if it will hold. He considers Roosevelt nominating himself if he falls short of delegates and discusses a possible deadlock benefiting La Follette and Cummins. He predicts two conventions or a split race and notes anti third term sentiment amid protests at the polls.
Democratic members of the New Mexico legislature ridiculed Republican claims that United States Senator Albert Fall was re elected for a six year term. A joint session was forced, doors locked, and a ballot cast with Fall noted as elected by some, while Democrats plan another joint session to name a rival candidate. Fall’s current term ends March 4, 1913.
Washington reports that Lorimer’s faction claims only 30 Senators in support for his reelection bid, eight fewer than needed to avert expulsion. The Illinois statesman continues to resist resigning while allies press him to step down amid the Senate crisis.
Baltimore June 6 a federal judge died after a stroke. The long serving district sage appointed by the President passed away, ending a notable career in the federal judiciary.
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