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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
Confused dispatch notes strategic moves by revolutionary factions at Tampico and Mazatlan with claims of seizing strategic points and ongoing assaults. The gartridg es for rebels narrative appears amid fragmented references to America, Fuentes, and campaign aims to interrupt communications and threaten major actions, details unclear due to garbled OCR.
Police uncover an organized group behind extensive graphophone thefts tied to a State Street factory. Detectives report stolen records and supplies moved from the plant to band members homes, with machines disassembled and sold below factory value. Bonds set at 59 dollars for suspects as police continue to investigations.
Report from Columbus Georgia states that four young men including David Waerper Son Jen- Pathe Babbett and G G Brooks were arrested last night following a disturbance in the city. No further details available at this time.
Washington June 11 Representative Kenne today named Stephen Charters postmaster at Ansonia over six of seven seats. Charters is a staunch supporter of President Wilson and former carpenter who ran for mayor on the Democratic ticket, winning six consecutive terms in what had been a Republican stronghold.
Henry Vest died at home on 724 Street about four this morning after a long illness from an operation last February. A Bridgeport native, he built a clothing business from the bottom to leadership, guiding the firm with firmness and vision. Survived by his widow, son Harry, daughter Paline, and brother Robert.
On June 11 an explosion attempt targeted the coronation chair in Westminster Abbey, in use since 1296. Authorities attribute the outrage to suffragette militants, with the event unfolding in the evening.
At Bridgeport Hospital a young boy recovered from iodine poisoning after drinking two drams of iodine solution from a bottle owned by Pharder. August JaMs, 728 Stillman Street, administered emetics as neighbors called for an ambulance. Throat size prevented a stomach pump, but emetics continued and the boy improved with expected recovery.
Civil superior court opened yesterday to hear a suit against Rev Dr George FE Pentecost former acting pastor of First Presbyterian church. The case concerns the building of his new church and tokeneke Howayton Connecticut with competing claims and retained deposing lists.
Washington reports a worldwide business view shows the United States leading a recovery from a low mood with a coming boom. April imports exceed exports by 10 million dollars, driven by crude materials and finished manufactures, while exports dip mainly in breadstuffs and meat products amid lower crop yields.
Hempstead June 11 Captain Leslie Cheape of the English polo team, after a recent accident delaying the international games, said he would take a few periods in the final English practice game this afternoon. Tests will determine if his injured eye will handicap future play. A traffic squad and an Apiary Division expert from Washington aided residents from a warm shower of bass.
Six year old Lozzie Somok suffered severe burns after being thrown into a dump bonfire near his home on Wordin avenue. Mary Somok extinguished flames with her dress, saving his life. Steve Stefanko, 14, held on assault charges as investigation continues. Lozzie remains at home for recovery while doctors say his condition improves.
Mrs Jane Anne Gemmack wife of Rev Dr James Gammack rector emeritus of St James Church West Hartford died at Hartford Hospital Born Premnay Scotland daughter of clergy man and five sons two in professional fields one a physician
New York June 11 William Travers Jerome for New York met Thaw’s counsel today in New York to discuss allowing Thaw to travel to Pittsburgh to testify in his father estate case. If agreed the bail petition before the United States Supreme Court would be withdrawn and Thaw would be admitted to bail pending habes. He would travel to Pittsburgh if permitted and remain in the custody of a United States Marshal during travel.
Chicago June 11 suffrage advocates among delegates to the biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs marshal forces for a predicted fight over a suffrage resolution. Miss Lane Addams voiced support saying without the franchise women are shut out of the game as statesmen push social sympathy into political action.
Mart Kelsey of 436 Main Street Middletown injured after scaffold hook slipped at Yostee Plant. He and son Matt Kelly Jr. fell three stories onto grass, both hospitalized with serious injuries including broken ribs chest injuries and possible lung puncture. Matt Kelly Jr. suffered a fractured left hip. Both men transported to St Vincent's hospital.
Inspector Dunbar of the Health Department states that only the city collector may obtain garbage for feeding poultry and hogs. He notes complaints from John T King’s contractor employees about farmers and suburban residents who sought trash and were told they could collect it at their own risk. The contract grants the holder sole right to collect all garbage under section 5.
In Coalsprings West Virginia June 11 another attack was launched on the Locust Grove Mine of the West Virginia and Pittsburgh Coal Company where a strike has run since September. Shots rang from hilltops and a dynamite bomb exploded at the mine entrance as workers went in. A union leader warned the strikers that strike benefits promised would not be paid due to lack of funds.
In Hartford a U S district court heard Dr. Shaller E. Lawton testify that Mrs Elizabeth Curtis Holman then Mrs Cranston Brenton was admitted to Brattleboro asylum after a September 3 1913 commitment. Lawton said he found no insanity after six days of examination and that officials cited moral imbecility based on her letters, while noting the commitment could be voluntary and subject to five days notice.
City officials consider using 160000 set aside for new pavement to pay for repairs claiming the work is restoration. The paving and sewer commission delayed action on the contract award and may revisit the issue at a future meeting as questions arise about bidding, mayoral approvals, and strict ordinance requirements.
The Department of Labor reports a severe labor shortage in the west with farm owners in Oklahoma seeking 15 000 workers Kansas 40 000 Missouri 30 000 and South Dakota 40 000 by July 15. Wages range from 2 to 3 50 per day plus room and board and work lasts one to six months depending on crop type.
Harvard oarsmen faced a heat day with light paddles under Wray as Higginson swapped into the bow of the freshman eight. Pot ter was cut after falling at quarters last night, injuring his forearm when his arm went through a glass pane while trying to save himself.
Meriden widow Mrs. Clara Kanischer was arraigned on arson charges and pled not guilty. She is held for a further hearing next Saturday under bond of $2,000 after a fire was found in the attic of her tenement, with a prior attic fire in the same building recently.
Adlai Stevenson former vice president of the United States lies gravely ill in a Chicago hospital for nearly a month. Family members watch at his bedside as he grows weaker. In Paris Kentucky a grand jury investigates the George Alexander & Co. State Bank closed recently by authorities. Alexander is held on bond charges.
Veterans of the Civil War are urged to attend the Elks flag service at the fire lodge on State street Monday evening June 15. Bridgeport Lodge of Elks invites G A R comrades to join the ceremony. Post 1 members will assemble at 7 15 and be driven by autos to the Elks home. Comrade Fussell Glenn of George street can arrange pickup for those unable to report.
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