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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

5

Porter Charlton Must Return to Italy for Murder

Washington June 16 Porter Charlton must return to Italy to answer the charge of murdering his wife in June 1910 at Lake Como. The Supreme Court today decreed extradition and Justice Lurton began delivering the court's opinion as soon as it assembled. Charlton surrendered to Italian government.

Washington Porter Charlton Italy Jyne Lake Como Supreme Court Eo Taldey Wahington Lurton Supreme Court Porter Chariton Chariton

Ford named public printer by President Wilson

President Wilson nominates Cornelius J. Ford of New Jersey, a labor leader, to serve as public printer. The announcement comes from Washington as Ford joins the administrations in a key federal post.

C. G. Ford Washington Cornelius J. Ford New Jersey Wilson

Funeral services for Margaret Madigan funeral details

Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence Newtown Connecticut on June 16 1913 at 9 30 a m and from St Rose s church at 10 a m Interment in St Rose s cemetery The widow of the late Patrick T Brad ley aged 80 years also mentions another service for Diob Brad ley from No 61 Porter street on June 13 at 9 30 a m and 10 a m at Saint Patrick s church and St Michael s cemetery

Porter Street Saint Patrick's Church St Michael's Ceemtery Gradley Newtown Margaret Madigan Patrick T. Bradley North Center District St Rose's Church St. Rose’s Cemetery

Wonderful Flight Of Frenchman Across Berlin Skies

Marcel Brin Dejonne Des Moulinais, a French aviator, completed a 674 mile flight to Johannisthal outside Berlin in seven hours and four minutes, averaging about a mile every 8745 seconds. He started from Villa Coublay at 4 a.m. and landed at Wanne before noon in gusty winds and fog, with Johannisthal stormy and no local pilots venturing aloft. He planned to press on to Warsaw later that afternoon.

Berlin Marcel G. Brindejone Des Moulinais Johannisthal Villacoublay Paris Wanne Warsaw

London Brokerage Engelbert & Schloesser Fails After Losses

London June 10 the established brokerage Engelbert and Schloesser fails due to heavy commitments in American and other securities. Engelbert, senior member, was found drowned at the steering wheel of his car in a river near his home on Saturday, the death ruled accidental as the car entered the water in darkness.

London London Stock Exchange Engelbert & Schloesser Engelbert

For Rent Nicely Furnished Room at 662 Park Avenue

Room for rent in a nicely furnished unit at 662 Park Avenue. Includes private access and utilities. Contact the listing for availability and terms.

Park Avenue

Coates Declines High Office in Typo Union

Waterbury June 10 Officers chosen by the New England Typographical Union report William C. Trump of Boston as president Thomas Crosby Hartford as first vice president Fred Irwin Manchester New Hampshire as second vice president John F Murphy Providence Rhode Island as secretary treasurer Edwin M Martin nominated for four years president declined to serve James A Coates Bridgeport a former first vice president also declined the ground will be set by the executive committee The next convention will be at Lowell Mass with Providence endorsed for the 1914 international convention A union label resolution passed barring one man shops unless union conditions were observed and a general resolution endorsing the union label on products was adopted

Waterbury New England Typographical Union William C. Trump Boston Thomas Crosby Hartford Fred Irwin Manchester N. H John F. Murphy Providence R. I Edwin M. Martin James A. Coates Bridgeport Martin Lowell Mass

Fairfield Teams Battle For Baseball Championship

June 10 Fairfield locals note the Sherman and Washington school teams clashed for the title. Washingtons led early, then disputes and a forfeit altered results. Final tallies show Washingtons beating Shermans 9-6 at West End, 18-4 at Fairfield, and 9-0 forfeit, with a seven inning Sherman win 7-5 at West End and an 8-6 Sherman victory at Fairfield.

Fairfield Sherman Washington Shermans Washingtons West End Weat Diamond Storm Washingtonscore

Rate Decision Sends Stocks Tumbling In London

A sharp drop in American stocks followed a new rate decision with 5,000 shares sold and a 1 to 3 point decline among other industrials. Severe early losses in London signaled trouble ahead, as steady selling and occasional rallies characterized the forenoon, with volume shrinking by noon. Lawyers in Washington evaluated Hughes's Minnesota rate rulings, noting state and federal rate making had sharpened to a fair average market price basis, rejecting hypothetical multipliers tied to land values.

London Washington Supreme Court Hughes Minnesota Missouri Arkansas Kentucky Oregon West Virginia

Easton Auto Case Heard In Court

In Superior Court today Marsh Bros Co sues William D Blake of Easton over a Stratfield road collision on August 15. Testimony placed the Marsh auto at 30 to 35 mph. Blake’s truck was taken to a Fairfield Avenue garage for repairs after the crash. Plaintiff seeks 2500 for damages. Blake counters for 500. Ongoing trial. Governor approves hospital bill and Cavalry requisition.

Marsh Bros Superior Court Marsh Bros. Co William D. Blake Easton Charles F. Siliman Stratfield Road Marsh Silliman William E. Norris Fairfield Avenue Blake

Judson Gets Continuance of Hearing on Stratford Trolley Lines

Hartford June 10. On request by Stiles Judson of Stratford the hearing on the petition alleging inadequate trolley service between Bridgeport and Stratford was postponed to August by the public utilities commission. Judson said he is about to sail for Europe. The commission granted permission for Shore Line Electric Railway to connect its tracks with the Saybrook Highway bridge and approved the measure.

Judson Stratford Hartford Stiles Judson Bridgeport Public Utilities Commission Aeese Europe Commission Shore Line Electric Railway Saybrook Highway

Jewel Thief in Train Wreck Pleads Guilty

Stamford June 10 Hanford Donnelly charged with theft of Mrs. Philip James jewels from Lake Forest Ill after the Westport wreck last October pleaded guilty in court and was held in 3000 for superior court. Mrs James identified recovered pieces and valued them at 3108.50 as witnesses described the wreck and Donnelly assistance.

Stamford Hanford Donnelly Philip James Lake Forrest Westport Yeung Donnelly James

Health Board to Act Tonight in Sanitation crackdown

A Board of Health meeting is set for tonight amid talk of recent arrests of prominent local business figures. Officials say continued prosecution and enforcement plans for sanitation and milk and meat distribution will proceed if unity holds, though some fear potential splits among commissioners.

Board of Health

Superior Court Upholds Newspaper Publicity Act

Washington June 10. The supreme court today upheld the constitutionality of the newspaper publicity act enacted as part of the postal appropriation act of 1912.

Superior Court Washington Supreme Court

Military Appointments Announced Today at Connecticut Gettysburg Camp

Hartford June 10 Connecticut Gettysburg Committee announces July 15 appointments for the Connecticut camp at Gettysburg field Colonel John L. Purcell Hartford Lieut Col John H Thatcher Hartford Major Hirjah Blakeman Huntington Adjutant Russell Gienn Bridgeport Quartermaster William M Barnum Bridgeport Surgeon Dr Herman A Tyler Hartford Chaplain Rev George Donahue Hartford Non-Commissioned Staff Surgeon Major Charles Spreyer Quartermaster Sergeant Charles E Curtis Hospital Steward Henry B E Waite Reports from Supt Police Eugene Birmingham say he is much improved and sat up this morning and if his condition continues to improve he will soon resume duties.

Hartford Connecticut Gettysburg Committee Connecticut Gettysburg Field John L. Purcell John H. Thatcher Hirjah Blakeman Huntington Russell Gienn Bridgeport William M. Barnum Herman A. Tyler George Donahue Charles E. Curtis Henry BE. Waite Police Eugene Birmingham

Pardons Denied for Several Connecticut Prisoners

At Hartford State Prison the Board denied pardon requests from Fortunato Macri 19 convicted in 1912 for murder after claiming self defense and demanding $10 for blackhand work. Napoleon’s manslaughter petition was withdrawn. Pasquale Calabrese 18 alleged innocence. Louis J Schreiber 31 convicted of robbery in 1912 sought release to care for a blind wife. All denials.

Hartford Fortunato Macri Macri Napoleon Pasquale Calabrese Louis J. Schreiber

Fraternal Meeting Tuesday June 11 Seaside Council 709

Seaside Council No 709 Royal Arcanum will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening June 11 at 8 o clock in Citizens Building 1025 Main Street. Much business awaits and those interested in degree work should attend. Preparations are under way for the Fairfield county union meeting on June 25 with a large class to be in Dorchester ritual exemplified by the Sea side degree team.

Seaside Council Royal Arcanum Citizens’ Building Main Street Fairfield County Dorchester Seaside

Wife Drives Off Murderer Who Killed Husband

Harrisonville Mo June 10 Arthur Keller a railway employee was murdered with an axe in his home last night and his seven year old daughter was seriously wounded A blow aimed at Mrs Keller struck the side of the bed awakening her She leaped from the bed and struggled with the murderer drove him from the house Neighbors formed a posse to search for the slayer.

Harrisonville Arthur Keller

Gossip and Furniture and the City of Shrewsbury

A portrait of Chippendale as skilled cabinet maker and shrewd advertiser with a fashionable St Martin’s Lane clientele. Anecdotes contrast his shop’s social club atmosphere with a Shrewsbury school pupil’s comic geography correction of a city’s location in a Dean Hole lecture.

Chippendale St Martin’s Lane Sophas Louis Quinze Dean Hole Shrewsbury School Bentley Butler Shrewsbury

Blood as Food and Camel Riding in Ex Baden Ex

The article discusses blood as a diet staple among the Masai, noting it provides salt substitute value and is drawn from cattle using a neck incision with a specialized arrow. It describes drinking hot blood, sometimes with milk, and contrasts this with a camel riding anecdote where the animal unpredictably tosses a rider like a cup and ball.

Bound to Misery

A Detroit Free Press quotation contrasts happiness in poverty with misery in wealth. The speaker admits greater happiness when poor but fears the pain of knowing others possess money, highlighting a moral critique of wealth.

Detroit Free Press

Unusual stock sale offers quality women’s undergarments

A local store advertises a rare opportunity to buy seasonable women’s undergarments and hosiery at bargain prices. The listing highlights Lisle union suits, lightweight cotton vests, and fine stockings with details on materials and pricing, inviting discerning customers to visit.

Mother shoppers find value in timely dresses and coats

A store urges mothers to clear stock with timely offers on girls dresses aged six to fourteen and coats suitable for summer use. Prices cut from 3 to 6.50 for dresses and coats advertised at a third or more off, highlighting quality, varied styles, and careful tailoring from reputable makers.

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