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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
3
Papers filed today confirm McGee completed the purchase of the old Terry homestead. The house has been moved, raised, and remodeled into an attractive hilltop residence. The McGee family plans to move in after interior decorations are finished.
Harry Quinn, noted matinee idol, says he has finally done the right thing by delivering a box of cigars to Speedy Foran, former Bridgeport outfielder, at Newfield Park. Quinn, resident of 115 Howes Street, claims honorable National Guard discharge and tax exemption for 1910. Bakers Incorporated files pay of incorporation naming Lessie Jacob Hochheiser, Samuel Hochheiser, and Hannah Hochheiser as incorporators. Capital amount not named.
The notice names Elizabeth A. Waiters of this city, aged 31 years seven months fourteen days, with details of late residence on Mon avenue and Howard avenue. Friends are invited to attend from her late residence at 5 a.m. Interment at St. cemetery.
Six guests and the hostess were reported out of danger after ptomaine poisoning from a Norman Street house party. Victims included Harry McElroy Iranistan Avenue and several residents on Iranistan Avenue Broad Street Yale Street. ice cream and chicken salad were served. Physicians attribute illness to food. by today most are recovering and all are out of danger.
Roosevelt prepares to take direct control of his nomination fight as Taft forces brace for a challenge at the Chicago convention. The Roosevelt camp seeks individual delegates, while Taft backers fortify lines in the Coliseum with Flynn and Knox leading demonstrations of strength.
Congressman McKinley講 1500 words attacking Roosevelt over claims of stolen delegates in the 9th Alabama district. Convention crowds grow, Taft leaders promise progress as Taft delegates from 5th Arkansas are listed. A motion to seat both Taft and Roosevelt delegations from that district fails 42 to 10, leaving half votes split.
Colonel Roosevelt, returning from a horseback ride at Oyster Bay, condemned the national committee seating all Taft delegates from Alabama as a naked theft. He planned a formal statement later today addressing the Chicago actions.
Des Moines reports Cummins leaders unanimously oppose running with Taft. They state Cummins aims for the presidency on a progressive platform and has nothing in common with Taft. Kenyon, handling the Cummins surge in Chicago, declines to discuss the idea. Other Cummins leaders affirm he would not accept a Taft vice presidency.
Motorcycle Policeman Clifford N. Gorgas dashed around the city this forenoon arresting two men, John Sullivan at George C. Batcheller & Co. factory and James Norton at his Clinton avenue home, members of a South End gang suspected of planning to flee. Daniel Larkin remained jailed for a $15 fine default. The others to face city court on Monday for breach of the peace.
The funeral of Philip Dunn was held this morning with choir singing and floral tributes. Dunn, a longtime North End figure, died last Tuesday. his son from St. Louis arrived late, and mourners from Brooklyn Stamford and South Norwalk attended. Bearers included James Crossen Thomas Reddy and others. Funeral services were at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Probate notes record Emily Curtis estate allocations to Emma Hall Edgar Curtis Carrie Hemmi and Howard Curtis with rest divided among four children. Clara Stenier named administratrix of Frank Zdrick estate. other probate actions listed. Streets and Sidewalks committee scheduled to meet Thursday at 2:30 PM.
Lost items include a headphone and coil in a cloth bag on Myrtle or Railroad Aves with a reward offered by the Telephone Co. A Pekinese dog with long yellow hair, broken nose and a mark in the eye seeks a reward from H. Co. Knight, 146 Washington Ave. Three men sought for an immediate contact, room 6 Sanford Building between 7 and 9 Monday morning. An auction tonight at 129 State Street by Daniel P. Keane offering cigars, tobacco, and furniture. A second floor rental with steam heat and improvements at 36 Washington Place, contact 67 Washington Terrace or phone 2087.
A machinist Louis Hron aged 30 wed May Lynch 21 with Assistant Town Clerk William Mullins presiding. Reporters witnessing the event were coaxed into kissing the bride, causing blushes and laughs as the unusual ceremony unfolded in a lighthearted town setting.
The Spanish War Veterans of Connecticut opened their state encampment with routine business in Stamford and welcomed by Mayor Charles E. Rowell. Past Department Commander William Lounsbury spoke. Inspector Genral Edward Schultz attended. The group formed committees to protect papers, improve railway mail service preferences for veterans, and push for a national convention resolution in Atlantic City. The Ladies Auxiliary elected officers. Recess followed to await a committee hearing.
Negotiations continue on Julia Watts Curtis Lawrence of New York to have her conservator removed and restore her rights. The continued hearing in Fairfield probate court before Judge Daniel B. Bradley Jr. was moved from Monday afternoon due to pending talks. A bond of 25000 dollars to insure the care of her children Keith W. Morris and Hilda C. Morris is under discussion.
Aviator Thomas Sopwith finished first in the London aerial Derby covering 181 miles from Hendon. Seven flyers competed in the contest, reported by the London Daily Mail as awarding its gold cup.
An appeal for relief to flood victims was received by Mayor Wilson, designating the city treasurer to collect contributions. The Mayors' Southern Floods relief committee, led by Mayor Gaynor of New York, cites 200000 homeless and 15000 square miles submerged. A London note asks for city representation at a June 1913 road congress, with no official delegation but welcome from residents abroad.
Visitors can watch Whittall looms weave Anglo Persian Anglo Indian and Royal Worcester rugs up to date. The display explains yarn sourcing dyeing pattern design and weaving for quality floor coverings with loom operation hours 9 to 1 2 to 5 7 to 9 Saturday night at Carpet Hall third floor.
After delays the hearing on the petition by the public library to sell the Burroughs Library building will be held next Tuesday in the Superior Court City. Attorney John S Pallman and former City Attorney Thomas M Cullinan will represent the directors with Attorney General John H Light representing the State of Connecticut as a formal defendant. The AG will be assisted by George E Hill. A fine seven pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold G Benedict 177 Brooks street on June 6. Mother and baby are doing fine.
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