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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
5
The text argues the country is safe and opposes talk of poor business in a presidential year. It contrasts merchants fearing downturns with liberal buys and claims unusually good clothing values. It mentions suits priced from 15 to 25 dollars and a two piece suit at 12 dollars as exceptional.
The Mutual Garage Incorporated, Greenwich, claims $259,904 damages from the state. They allege Highway Commissioner MacDonald closed a road near Coslereicians for over a year during highway repairs, hurting their business and causing the garage to lose customers and supplies access. Papers in the case were served today.
Judge Burpee ruled Isaac T. Banks failed to prove Percy P. Anderson acted as his agent in buying the block opposite police headquarters from Fairfield Avenue to Cannon Street. Banks sought damages and a conveyance, accusing Anderson of self dealing. Anderson claimed no agency with Banks and said he acted for Beach interests.
John Henry Rich of this city received permission from Judge Burpee to change his name to J Henry Hutzel. The petition and proceedings recount a childhood name confusion after his mother remarried. Hutzel now operates a musical studio in the Boorse Building on Broad Street.
New Haven trolleymen voted to accept arbitration of their wage dispute, removing the threat of a strike. Other divisions already accepted the company’s proposed scale, with New Haven alone to submit to arbitration. The plan could cost the company between 1000 and 2000 dollars for the arbitration board. Wage steps are outlined up to six years, with New Haven awaiting arbitration results and a meeting date set with the company.
New Haven, June 8. The State Federation of German Catholic societies voted to merge all state treasuries into a single state reserve fund to care for sick members. A sick fund will be established for use by all societies. Martin Lemke of Meriden was elected president, succeeding Adam Lickteig of New Haven. Karl Felder of Hartford reported 1,200 members, up 200, with a $6,000+ gains and total federation capital of $29,187.23.
New Haven police commissioners dismissed Patrolmen John Kelly and John J. Flynn after a long session. Kelly, appointed 1888, was fired for intoxication on duty. Flynn, appointed 1891, for conduct unbecoming an officer and insulting gestures. The ongoing Franklin Street case involving a 13 year old girl remains under investigation. Witnesses report surrounding rumors about the investigation and alleged efforts to quash or obscure details.
A historical record lists numerous buyers of Ford cars since January 1, 1912, including individuals, businesses, and addresses such as Warner Bros. Co. at 531 Water St, Excelsior Hardware Co. at Bridgeport, and Crawford Laundry. It aggregates names, firms, and locations across Connecticut and nearby areas, reflecting early 20th century automotive sales.
Bridgeport High School Seniors hold a meeting listing class characteristics with only two laws in the class. The piece notes various traits for each pupil, from most popular Rose Spaine to best athlete Alice Maloney and many others, followed by church Children’s Day activities and a planned program at First Presbyterian Church with a large list of participating youths.
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