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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1913

Page

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Government to dissolve Kodak trust in antitrust suit

Buffalo June 9 dissolution sought of the Eastman Kodak trust in a civil antitrust suit led by Attorney General McReynolds. The government seeks receivership if needed to split Eastman Kodak Co of New Jersey and New York, control 72 percent of U.S. business, and end the alleged monopoly. The petition also seeks injunctions against fixed resale prices and unfair competition, naming George Eastman and others from Rochester among defendants.

Buffalo Eastman Kodak Trust United States McReynolds Eastman Kodak Company New Jersey New York Equity Attorney General United States Supreme Court Eastman Kodak Co George Eastman Henry A Strong Walter 5. Hubbell Frank S.nobie Rochester O'Brian Trust James A. Fowler Clark McKercher McKercher Eastman Com Penies Counoethoto Eastman Arsa Eastman Companies Esetman Defender Company General Paper Company Germany Eselman Kodak Company Eastman Kodak Company of

Eastman Kodak Plans Defense in Desolution Suit

Rochester June The Eastman Kodak company will adjust its business methods to meet charges in the government's desolution suit filed today at Buffalo. George Eastman president declares the firm will not dissolve and argues national leadership in photography depends on coordinated manufacture of films plates papers and cameras.

Rochester Eastman Kodak Company Buffalo George Eastman Eust Eastman United States Frest Postman

Dies from delirium tremens in New London police station

Burdett Han ford formerly of Stafford Springs died this morning at the New London police station where he was being treated for delirium tremens. He was found in convulsions and removed to the hospital, authorities said.

New London Burdett Hanford Stafford Springs

Irish Home Rule Bill Before Commons Raises Liberal Unease

Premier Asquith moves the second reading amid a crowded House and renewed party anxiety. Scandals over wireless contracts and poor by election results sharpen discontent, with radicals criticizing government frankness on the Marconi affair and Attendee laxity. A division on the bill is anticipated tomorrow.

London Asquith Hose of Commons Cecil Chesterton Marconi Radical Party Prerpler Asquith

Arson Squad Fires Continue as Suffragists Strike

London reports the militant suffragette arson squad active again with new blazes at Walthamstow boathouse and North Middlesex Cricket ground grandstand after a $70,000 fire at Hirstpark racecourse. Trial opens at Old Bailey for Miss Kerr Lake Barrett and others under the malicious damage act. Flora Drummond illness postpones her case to July amid public indifference and mourning for Emily Davison.

London Hirstpark Race Course River Lea Walthamstow North Middlesex Cricket Grounds Hirstpark Royal Box Central Criminal Court Old Batley Prther Kerr Agnes Lake Rachel Barrett Beatrice Saunders Annie Kenny Laura Lenox Edwy Clayton Flora Drummond Emily Wilding Davison Epsom John A. Simon Richard David Muir

Old Resident Visitor Tours City After Twenty Nine Years

Visiting his nephew John C. Wirth of Euclid avenue, Jacob Jackle of Napa California tours the city. He recalls Seaside park and the soldiers and sailors monument, crying at Adolph Keller’s name. Jackle, a Civil War veteran, has prospered as a farmer, father of ten, widowed, living in Sunny California. He plans to witness Gettysburg monument unveiling and visit Stratford before returning.

John C. Wirth Euclid Jacob Jackle Napa Cal Mr.Jackle Mr. Wirth Mr. Jackle Seaside Park Adolph Keller California John Wirth New York Stratford Gettysburg Jackle East End West Stratford

Convictions in Turpentine Trust Case Reversed by Court

Washington reports the supreme court set aside the convictions of five Naval Store Company officials from Savannah for Sherman law violations due to faulty trial instructions. Edmund Nash was fined 3000 dollars, J F Cooper Meyers 2500, Spencer P Shotter 300, George Meade Boardman 2000, and Carl Moller 5000, with jail terms for some. Also noted: Mayor considers keeping Wallace Taylor on the fire board, and a Maine memorial tablet for Bridgeport Spanish War vets to be exhibited at 174 Fair.

Washington Naval Store Company Savannah Turpentine Trust Supreme Court Edmund Nash J. F. Cooper Meyers Spencer P. Shotter George Meade Boardman Carl Moller Jacksonville Shotter Meyers Maine Bridgeport

Union Printers Convene Today in Waterbury

The New England Typographical Union opens its 4th annual convention in Waterbury with about 80 delegates from New England locals. Reports show strong finances and rising membership. a brief Portsmouth strike ended with the workers gaining their demands. President E M Martin condemns one man union shops and urges action to curb union rule violations.

Waterbury New England E. M. Martin

Balkan Peace Session Ends With No Accord On Prisoners

The final Balkan allies and Turkey peace conference adjourned without decisions on prisoner exchanges or other topics. Balkan delegates urged separate conventions with Turkey, Montenegrin presiding delegate praised King George and British hospitality.

London Turkey George

Judson hints at running for legislature over water pollution

State Attorney Stiles Judson sharply denounces the failed anti pollution bill. He says he may seek election to the next General Assembly to push a waterways protection law and vows to continue the fight against obstructions from opponents.

Stiles Judson Baldwin General Assembly Eough Gov. Baldwin Healy

Governor Baldwins Veto on Armory Bill Sparks Debate

Special to The Farmer reports Governor Baldwin vetoed the armory appropriation bill seen as a notorious pork bill. The House attack showed Democratic senators backed a judge candidate while linked to armory funds. The governor argued the armories are not indispensable and warned the state would face a multi million debt without strict financial management.

Hartford Baldwin House Wilson and McMurray Bridgeport Senate Connecticut General Assembly Waterbury New Haven

10000 Eagles Parade Prominent Fraternal Event

The New England field day of the Fraternal Order of Eagles featured about 10 000 participants highlighting a parade. More than 10 400 members from six states lined up with entries from Strockton Leominster Mansfield and Lawrence Boston. June 9 included a street parade ending at the lead for the victorious drill team, followed by an athletic carnival and evening fireworks display.

New England Order of Eagles Strockton Leominster Mansfield Lawrence Boston Aes

Paul Revere Ride Celebrated in Lexington Anniversary

Lexington Mass June 9 a 199 gun salute opened the second day of the 200th anniversary celebration. Young women in colonial costume marched along part of the route taken by Paul Revere on April 19 1775 as Old Home Day drew a larger crowd in fine weather.

Lexington Mass Paul Revere

Lawyer Baldwin Pleads Poverty in Insolvency Claim

Attorney Alfred C. Baldwin a Shelton lawyer and former state senate clerk filed a memorandum in superior court seeking insolvency. He lists assets of 9435 and liabilities 11268 including real estate 7300, furniture 200, auto 400, law library 350 and debts of 5640 mortgages 2100 and 3293 other. He estimates 1913 income 2336 and asks alimony not to exceed 25 monthly plus permission to see four children monthly during vacations. Mrs. Baldwin case rests on cruelty grounds.

Alfred C. Baldwin Shelton State Senate Superior Court Baldwin Jrae Gillette Baldwin

Coldest June Ever Recorded in New England

The Weather Bureau reports unprecedented cold across the middle Atlantic and New England, Ohio Valley, and Great Lakes regions for June. Frosts observed in Vermont Central New York New England Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin with further frost warnings for the Great Lakes upper Ohio Valley and mountain districts.

Washington Middle Atlantic New England Ohio Valley Great Lakes Weather Bureau Gulf States Rockies Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Wisconsin North Atlantic States

Gotham Shivers Through Coldest June on Record

New York reports the coldest June day in local weather bureau history dating to 1870. The morning low reached 47 degrees, surpassing the 1912 June 9 record of 51 degrees by a wide margin.

New York Weather Bureau

Constable Downing Beaten. 12 New Britain Gangsters Charged

Plainville Connecticut June 3 reports say Constable Cornelius Downing remains in precarious condition after being struck by a gang of 12 New Britain men during a May 31 disturbance. The case was delayed as Downing's health was deemed unstable. defendants were arraigned June 2 with further continuances likely.

Plainville Conn New Britain Cornelius Downing Downing St. Francis Hospital Hartford

Pretty wedding for Miss Hubbell and John G Hughes

Miss Marion Louise Hubbell marries John Giddings Hughes at South Congregational church on a Wednesday evening. Rev. J. C. Emery officiates. Helen Sage serves as maid of honor with four bridesmaids and nine kindergarten flower girls. The couple, graduates of B H S and Yale, plan a mountain honeymoon and residence at 24 Lenox avenue after July 1.

South Congregational Church Marion Louise Hubbell Carmi G. Hubbell West Avenue John Giddings Hughes Washington Avenue J. C. Emery Blackstone Mass Helen T. Sage Margaret Hughes Marguerite Hubbell South Norwalk Ethel Buchanan Augusta Kimber Flower Girls Virginia Anderson Florence Goldman Betty W Neathercut Louise Haviland Susan Jennings Elizabeth Pullman Helen Flansburgh Rowena Woods George F. Hughes Edward Barlow William Stillman Charles H. D. Kelloge, Jr Howard B.B. Hubbell Kappa Phi Sorority Hughes Yale Lenox Avenue Dyeme

Udson opposes pardon to Cesare alleged white slave leader

June 9 board of pardons at the state prison heard petitions on numerous cases. Cesare, tied to a notorious white slavery gang, faced opposition from State Attorney Judson who argued Cesare is connected to criminal networks. Other cases included manslaughter and assault with varied sentences, heard with political and legal contention.

Udson Cesare Frank D. Haines Middlesex County Charles Chatfield New Milford Jennings Harry Chippendale Chippendale Carrie Lieberman New London Searles Abraham Minkoff Bridgeport Turson Antonio Grosso Danbury Joseph L. Barbour Witnemec Oalt Grosso Angelo Macco Judson

Rum And Dope Blamed By Man Executed Today

Nathaniel Green a Black man who assaulted a white government clerk on Christmas night in Washington DC was executed on the scaffold the first death penalty imposed for such a crime in the district. He confessed and President Wilson refused clemency. He muttered the phrase rum and dope to his guards before dying. The victim will be an invalid for life.

Washington, Junio Nathaniel Green District of Columbia Wilson Green

Flahaven Granted License for Bronx Hotel Transfer

Patrick Flahaven won permission to transfer a liquor license from Sea Breeze Island to Stratford and Bishop avenues. County officials ruled he, as a bona fide hotel proprietor, was entitled to the license despite remonstrances from The Whiting Manufacturing Co and several associations. Attorney John W. Banks said he would appeal to the superior court. Attorney John P. Gray, partner of Rep. Clitus King, represented Flahaven.

Patrick Flahavan Sea Breeze Island Stratford and Bishop Avenues Bronx Whiting Manufacturing Co. Weidlich Spros Connecticut Eilectric Co. A. & E. Henkels Co The Manufacturers' Association John W. Banks Superior Court John P. Gray Clitus King Flahavan

Ambassadors Wife Granted Continnce In Murder Case

Owing to an incomplete coroner inquiry into the death of William Steinheauser at Fairfield on June 3, Justice Bacon Wakeman granted a continuance this morning in the cases of Mrs. Stewart Woodford and chauffeur William J. Browne on tentative manslaughter charges.

William Steinheauser Fairfield Bacon Wakeman Stewart Woodford William J. Browne

Coast Artillery to Practice at Fort Wright

Preparations begin at the local armory for the march of the Medical Staff hospital corps and coast artillery band to Fort Wright Fisher's Island. Under Major Louis Hermann and staff they will move tomorrow after six and entrain at 12 minutes to seven. At New London they join from Norwalk Danielson Lorwich and New London for a 19 day stay before return and replacement by the local infantry company.

Hospital Corps Coast Artillery Band Fort Wright Fisher Istand Louis Hermann William Porter Louis D. O'Neil F. J. Adams F. W. Stevens Medical Corps New London Norwalk Danielson Lorwich Col H. F. Dorsey

Runaway Horse Hoofs Rider to Hospital on Huntington Road

A runaway horse on the Huntington Road turnpike threw the buggy occupant against a tree. The vehicle was traveling from Nichols and the victim was being taken to a local hospital. The incident left the casualty unnamed at press time. The estate of Augusta A. Lockwood is admitted to probate with Rev. John P. Wagner as administrator.

Angelo Scavon Lexington Avenue Nichols Bridgeport Bridgeport Hospital Huntington Road Augusta A! Lockwood John P. Wagner

Wedding gifts stolen by four men at Hunyad Hall

At Hunyad Hall on Willard Street the bride Marie Kobie received wedding gifts from guests after a ceremony. Four men grabbed a money box containing about 150 to 299 dollars as the husband led the bride away. Patrolmen arrested Mike Previs Charles Berdley Joseph Genert and William Leary after hours of questioning. The money is believed buried.

Brich Mike Previs Charles Berdley Joseph Genert William Leary George Arnold

Judge Coughlin Takes Oath as City Court Judge

Judge Thomas C. Coughlin is sworn in as presiding judge in city court by Deputy Judge Frank L. Wilder. He observed morning cases and was called away for business before the session. a conference will set the court slate with names for prosecutor, assistant prosecutor, and clerks to be announced.

Thomas C. Coughlin Frank L. Wilder Benjamin F. Root Loca Post Office Coushlin John T. King John Smith Alexander DeLaney John Gray Robert G. Deforest

Miss Knobb and Parker Wed After Flood Romance

Marion Knobb of the city married Charles Neélaon Parker Jr a photo engraver from Park City Engraving in Exston on May 15 The couple began their romance when Parker photographed Miss Knobb at Streplechuss leland He later traveled to Akron Ohio during floods then returned for the wedding revealing the tale to Parker's parents in New Haven.

Marion Knobb Exston Charles Neélaon Parker, Jr Park City Engraving Company Middle At New Haven Streplechussleland Parker Knobb Akron Ohio Wace

Paving With Warrenite Begins On Fairfisié Avenue

The Connecticut Company started raising tracks on Fairfisié avenue from the railroad viaduct to Ash Creek. Director Courtade said paving with Warrenite will begin Monday after track work is finished. S. T. Davis Jr was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Norwalk Saturday for alleged automobile speeding while passing through the city.

Connecticut Company Fairfisié Avenue Ash Creek Courtade S. T. Davis, Jr Norwalk

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Kodak Trust C. B. Wilson Wallace G. Taylor Fire Board Taylor Balkan Cavont Louis Musante Middle Street David Lynch Musante Courtland School Beardsley Park Mary J. Miner Armory Gotham Hubbell State Board of Pardons Flahaven Manufacturers Counsel Coast Artillery Hymen Judge Coughlin Miss Knobb MR. Davis
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