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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
The large Episcopal diocese gathering at St John’s Church considered excluding parishes delinquent in assessments from voting on future convention finances. Delegates heard brief prayers, then debated proposed sanctions, with remarks on church democracy and the broader American church’s mission.
A private detective accompanies a well dressed Providence woman who refused to reveal her name as she seeks a husband and his alleged mistress. They pursue an American roadster license 8876 RL said to be seen at Peck and Lines garage. The car’s owner is James M. Montich of Providence, with an office on Westminster Street.
Nineteen fishermen from Caraquet and surrounding areas are confirmed dead after last Friday's storm. Four schooners sunk, at least four otters missing, and widespread damage to land and shore. Bathurst reports wrecks along Chaleur Bay and Gulf of St Lawrence with many vessels driven ashore. communications disrupted as wires cut.
Mrs Elizabeth Snyder 21 formerly of Black Rock now renting at 9 Paes Street pleaded guilty to burglary. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John P Gray slept in his Laurel Avenue home when a female thief entered. A servant's room hid the burglar under a bed and the woman later found a suitcase stuffed with Gray household items including the wedding dress and curtains. Police suggest possible further burglaries and a possible partner, a woman who does day washing in West End homes, is being investigated. Continuance for a week granted for further inquiry and Mrs Isaac Burgess to supervise.
Three year old Helen Perhack of 162 Church Street was severely burned by boiling starch left on the floor by a neighbor while the mother worked nearby. The child is in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital as the mother suffers shock but stays at the bedside.
Rev Charles J McElroy longtime rector of St Augustine s Hartford diocese dies leaving a small estate with no substantial assets. Administrator Rev John J Kennedy named as probate work begins. Clergyman known for charity and simplicity believed to have given generously without wealth. Estimates place the estate at only a few hundred dollars.
In New Haven on June 10 a new overtime rule applies to conductors trainmen and flagmen on the New Haven road. They will be paid by the minute rather than by the hour aligning with the general arbitration board agreement.
Rome reports a serious riot linked to the general strike of Italian workers near the Labor Exchange. Police and troops confronted crowds while efforts to contact Arthur Dennis, the musician among the strikers, continue. the injured condition remains critical.
Madrid June 10 Miss Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of the American ambassador to Spain and Kermit Roosevelt son of Col Theodore Roosevelt were married today in Madrid. The civil ceremony occurred at the office and residence of the chief of Police in Bu enavista district with a magistrate conducting. Police and moving picture crews watched as the wedding party departed in five cars for Toledo for the afternoon.
The Connecticut Bankers association debated securing a seat on the directorate of the national reserve bank. A nominating committee in Boston will select nominees for directorship. The meeting adjourned at 1 pm with a luncheon.
New York watchers report seven persons killed and twenty eight injured in an East Side tenement fire. The blaze started before 4 am beneath the stairs and spread swiftly trapping tenants. A woman and her son perished by leaping from a window as escapes were cut off.
Hartford June 10 A total of 106 920 000 has been added by the state board of equalization to the 1913 assessment lists of towns for state and county taxation The amounts by counties include Hartford 43 200 000 New Haven 15 275 000 New London 16 240 000 Fairfield 24 035 000 Windham 6 560 000 Litchfield 5 955 000 Middlesex 1 140 000 Tolland 2 545 000 Added in towns include Hartford 20 000 000 New Britain 3 000 000 Ansonia 1 000 000 Derby 400 000 New Haven 3 500 000 Waterbury 2 000 000 New London 5 000 000 Norwich 6 500 000 Danbury 6 000 000 Norwalk 3 000 000 Bridgeport 1 500 000 Torrington 750 000 In 34 towns new additions were made to the assessment lists.
Resolute won the Sandy Hook elimination race with a 2 30 45 time. Defiance withdrew at 12 37 p m due to sail trouble leaving Vamaitle as the remaining boat. Timothy J Connell longtime Wheeler & Wilson and Crane Valve employee dies at St Vincent's Hospital aged about 65, survived by his wife in New Haven.
Niagara Falls Ont June 10 The United States opposes any transition plan that could be seen as recognizing Huerta and blocks mediators with their insistence on a provisional president aligned with constitutionalists. Americans warn only a constitutionalist favored choice can lead to peace, while amnesty and property rights for Huerta followers are pledged as peace terms.
Frederick A. Chaffee reported his 21 Harriet Street home entered yesterday afternoon. Police estimate loss at 50 to 100 dollars. A 76 year old woman saw a lone intruder exit with a dress suitcase. entry gained by open cellar window and door forcing. authorities call it a chance visit rather than a professional burglary.
Friends of Henry Dout of 283 Helen Street prepare to congratulate him Friday as he completes forty five years of service with the street railway company. He is the oldest man in the company by service and once drove one of the first horse cars in the city before running the first electric car. Dout will be sixty seven on July 24 and came to the city at age twenty two.
In probate court Eleanor Atkinson Read qualified as administratrix of Eliza L. W. Atkinson’s estate. The deceased was mother-in-law to Charles Barnum Read and died June 1 at her home. Clinton Barnum Seeley and Egbert Marsh were appointed appraisers. More than 400 mids workers at Haywood Bros. Wakefield rattan factory went on strike after a several week stoppage and recent return.
Bridgeport contracts with Warren Brothers Co for Warrenite pavement covering large city areas at $1.20 per square yard under a $200,000 bond. Director Courtade aims to lay most bond funds on Warrenite, leaving little for wood block pavement, while paying commission seeks legal guidance on permanency. Work to begin within ten days with three crews and notices sent to utilities and property owners.
Rev. Father P. J. McGivney pastor of St. Charles church sails from Na ples on the Saxonia for Rome to visit the Holy Father. He will go to Louvain Belgium on July 12 for the ordination of his nephew E J Finn of Waterbury. He plans to visit England and Ireland before returning to New York on July 20.
The hearing before Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham is set for June 22 at 11 o'clock. James Shanley, a groundman for the New York New Haven and Hartford, died when struck by a freight train in this city. His brother, a local resident, seeks compensation for their Irish parents who depended on remittances. Attorney James M. Cummings represents the family. The railroad company claims Shanley was killed due to willful negligence on his own part.
In a case from Pembroke and Hamilton streets Antonio Sunday, a bartender at Maculowicz saloon, was detained after a mother accused a seven year old stepdaughter Helen of serious assault. He awaits examination by Drs Schulz and Beaudry as probate court actions seek guardianship for Helen and her four year old brother John Taiga.
City Attorney William Hi Comilew issues an opinion stating the charter requires the council to designate streets for paving and that both council and the commission hold power to authorize paving repairs. The $200,000 funding decision is framed as street repairs rather than laying paving, to curb past council scandals linked to paving contracts.
Martin L Kane was chosen business agent to succeed himself after a spirited contest with William Kraut at the annual meeting of the Carpenters and Joiners union of Bridgesiert held last night at 119 Broad Street. Other officers included Main Cardyanditor Warner conductor, George H Stead warden, and D W Elwell.
Bridgeport resident Harrison Landon 74 died overnight from heart trouble. Survived by his wife and several brothers, one named Landon of Oldbrook. He was one of eight brothers all sharing the same initial.
The city Elks club will visit Fairfield Beach tonight hosted by Fairfield Pavilion owners. Members and wives will be met by automobiles at Penfield avenues and driven to the beach for a pleasant evening including a dance.
The schooner Maggie Todd from Dallas, Missouri arrived with 168000 feet of lumber for Singer Cabinet in Bridgeport. The James McWilliams bound for New Bedford and Fall River with tows from New York continued after casting loose one town for Bridgeport. After paying $1 to her husband, Chicago broker Chae A. Purcell, Mrs A G Purcell killed herself. New York aldermen approved a $1 license tax for carters or keepers of cars. The British steamer Asube c warrinaga from Posario te Sew roee im per Bees DeneAtion.
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