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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
11
The famed soprano Adelina Schumann-Heink testifies in a domestic dispute against husband William Rapp. The court hears about debt, home life, and alleged threats as a stenographer from Main Street handles proceedings. The article mentions legal actions in Bridgeport and references broader regional tensions.
Vienna notes alarm over Austro Hungarian military budget nearly double seven years ago. Budget critics cite high steel and armament costs with domestic production favored over imports. Parliament probes Norwegian immigrant treatment at Ellis Island and U S migration policy. Glasgow denies water rights to Rob Roy landmarks. Paris covers Danish king in cinema gag. France grants Doctor of Letters to Mile Duportal.
Miss Mary Mills led graduation at Stratfield last evening with dances songs and games demonstrating kindergarten teaching methods. Seniors read children stories and Dr. Merrill spoke on Growth. Valedictorian Ruth Burton with ten graduates listed incl Laura Brown Helen Canfield Doris Ost Josephine Raterno Ruby Reed and Anna Turton. Elizabeth to enter a nine month program in fall.
A splendid new pavilion by Fairfield Pavilion Co. will open this cedar eve with a dance by Charles A. Collins of Bridgeport. The pavilion stands at the foot of Penfield Avenue and visitors should take the trolley to Penfield Avenue for transport to the beach.
Litchfield Minnesota June 6 The condition of Judge William B Hornboller of the New York Court of Appeals was extremely critical today with heart action sustained only by powerful stimulants last night Despite brief signs of improvement the medical outlook remains bleak and death may come at any moment The government appropriated 10000 for preliminary work on the news post office at Syracuse.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a cure for sore tired feet with claims of relief from burning swelling and pain. It promises instant belief and long term relief for a quarter per box, urging readers to purchase at drug or department stores.
undecided visitors are urged to attend Polls Main Street Theatre for a vaudeville program selected by Manager Poll. Today's lineup includes Francisca Reading and company in a tabloid farce titled Hons, cra. Yvonne with songs and impersonations. Kramer and Patterson in muscular display. Tierney and Abbott dancing. Blondie Robinson in comedy singing and dancing. The moving pictures feature The Substitute and Nell's in Marriage. Next Monday offers a Surprise Night with a miniature wild west show and Cheyenne Days. Children’s Country Store hosts a daytime event with gifts for kids.
The Lyric Theatre in Bridgeport shows Edison talking pictures, a talking and musical multi instrument film experience drawing motion picture lovers. The caster features voices and performances likened to vaudeville with famous baseball figure John J. McGraw appearing in a skit. The walking pictures are praised as top tier, combining entertainment with talking footage.
The Plaza Theatre presents a lively week with The Three Kids from School in the vaudeville lineup. Anderson and Burt perform Home Sweet Home, featuring Rose Berry whose singing and piano draw encores. Housley and Nichols offer a comedic musical fantasy while Les Mesanders showcase living pone marionettes. Keystone feature Down on the Farm, The Wheels of Destiny in two reels, and David Gray's Estate round out the program.
The second annual Pentecostal camp meeting will run from June 12 to July 13 at Long Hill. Notable speakers include Rev A A Roddy Sunderland England Rev Haywood Indianapolis Rev Erdman Buffalo NY Rev Kent White Chicago Pastor Bosworth Dallas Rev Daniel H McDowell Staten Island Pastor John F Boddy Asbury NJ Rev R S Waltron evangelist. Kent and Rippey of Long Hill lead the planning committee with provisions for board and lodging.
Fire at Michael Roth's bakery 258 Pine Street shortly before midnight caused about $600 damage. Three rooms endured ruined plastering and wainscoting. Box 243 at Hancock Avenue and Pine Street was pulled as firefighters battled the blaze.
George A. Robertson of the People's Dairy at 130 State Street proclaims Connecticut's first importation of Russian butter after the tariff law took effect. He now offers Russian eggs, claimed to be indistinguishable from Yankee eggs and guaranteed strictly fresh. Visit the store to see.
Chief High Bear of the Sioux tribe fears rheumatism may force him to leave the 101 Wild West show and return to Pine Ridge Agency. An aged but respected leader, he loves show life and the nomadic touring, with other tribes and performers valuing his presence. The show’s run in town ends after the big exhibits, with auto polo as a seasonal highlight on Friday, June 12.
Park City league notes show budding talent and management upheaval. Players like Bednar and Moran spark chatter as veterans move, captains shift, and two teams face lineup changes ahead of warm weather. The Meado ws hosts a key clash with Brookside and Woodsides, while rumors swirl about a shifting rosters and new nicknames for teams.
The Salvation Army, Him street, under Adjutant E. J. Atkinson, announces open air meetings at Wall and Water streets tonight and at Fairfield avenue with Water street at 2 30 p m and Wall and Main streets at 7 o'clock tonight Sunday services include praise and testimony at 3 p m and a memorial service for Empress of Ireland disaster victims at 8 p m Rev J Davis preaches Thursday night with special music All welcome Also scalp specialist Ted Sherwood offers oily hair treatment at 412 Security Building 1115 Main St phone 1373 Farmers want ads 19 cents a word
Barron Financial News reports New York June figures show Peoples' Gas Co of Chicago earning moderately higher this year while operating expenses fall. Officials say the company can sustain its high dividend on larger capitalization and fixed charges. Wholesale prices for staples decline across many key items, with wheat, coffee, butter, eggs, iron and steel, copper, rubber, potatoes, and livestock among those dropping 140 percent from eight months earlier. Gold movement totals about 20.5 million for the current month, 26.5 million since year start. Railroads announce new freight car orders to be paid 80 percent from equipment trust certificates and 20 percent by equipment companies. The Ohio commission authorizes 5.6 million in equipment certificates with about 92 million linked to future issuance. sales expected to continue.
Philadelphia June 6 An order by the Food Products Bureau establishes a bureau by the Express Company to enable consumers to obtain food products at lower cost. The company announces meat had been sourced from New York farms to lessen the price of staple goods.
A report shows express companies posted February revenues of 4,626,000 dollars against 5,443,767 last year, with operating expenses dropping from 61,276 to 5,001,147. Net operating deficit rose to 1,104,961, with a year ago deficit at 854,190, indicating financial strain in interstate commerce.
Treasury release shows May 31 gross debt at 2 957 925 000 dollars with 1 098 299 609 dollars net debt and 1 991 548 493 dollars cash assets. Interest bearing debt outstanding on May 31 stood at 967 253 310 dollars.
Social notes describe a petite prewedding gathering for Miss Falvey of Polanc, with music by Margaret Farrell at a 206 George J residence. Guests included Mrs T Wr nelly, Mrs Tellen, and Ada Gay among other locals. A late supper followed, gifts were exchanged, and the party dispersed as late guests departed for home. The piece lists attendees by name and notes a chic, community vibe.
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