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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
June reports from Mazatlan describe a full siege by rebels against the garrison led by General Rodrigues. The fighting raged all day as defenders held their posts, with heavy casualties and widespread hostility cited. Washington notes indicate no armistice mentioned in Carranza’s reply as diplomats press for terms.
A fragment notes a Filipino boy appearing before a Mexican military court with uncertain age and potential release. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Hartford station employee Daniel Rea is reported to be on pension status following health issues reflected in the June 23 note.
Creetien Saxony is recorded as the birthplace of Geo B McClellan with his parents visiting there on November twenty third, eighteen sixty five.
In Chicago on June 1 Adlai Stevenson vice president of the United States is reported to be sinking slowly with minimal nourishment. This marks the first noticeable decline in health after a period of weakness.
Rough water forces Yale crews to shorten workouts in Gales Ferry. The first crew led by two oars completed the half mile, winning by length and a half while the breeze kicked up off the quarters. Details are fragmentary due to damaged text.
An elderly woman, identified as Mrs Jane Bur 74, who cannot speak English, slept in the woods and was found frightened and angry. Deputy Sheriff Elwood of Fairfield took her into custody and she was brought to the police headquarters.
Countess Ina de Baserwitz becomes daughter in law to the German emperor as she joins Prince Gavan in marriage. The maid of honor cheers the imperial union and the fifth son secures a dynastic alliance amid court celebrations.
A grand parade featuring Cossacks, Pine Ridge Indians, and Buffalo Bill performers rolled through the city streets. Joe Miller rode a jewel‑studded white cream stallion in a saddle encrusted with emeralds rubies and diamonds, drawing crowds with military bearing and expert horsemanship. The procession stretched over a mile and lasted more than two minutes, with police guiding traffic and spectators enthralled by the vibrant tepee floats and frontier costumes.
The will of Henry Setzer retired merchant probated today provides for a memorial bridge at Beardsley Park linking to an island southwest of the park, with conditions on title and access. The document leaves substantial provisions to his wife Alice C. Setzer and distribute income among relatives with trustees to manage a self trust estate and fund bridge construction if title is secured.
A further delay in the city court trial of Carl Blerman for the October 1910 killing of Charles DeMartino is likely. Coroner findings have been forwarded to Prosecutor DeLaney, and Elmore S. Banks has joined the defense, possibly requesting another postponement as he reviews the case.
Tony Fusco, a baker, is held on $3 500 bond after his wagon struck Walter Sheehan 13 near Connecticut Avenue. Coroner to begin investigation. witness says Fusco was intoxicated and drove recklessly. The boy died from a fractured skull and internal injuries at St Vincent's Hospital.
Assistant Claim Agent Clarence M. Hayes of the Connecticut Co. used a two dhaff trick at his home to trap Charles Conlin, who was charged with theft. Hayes held Conlin at gunpoint with an electric torch for over an hour, sending a passing boy to police. Conlin received 30 days in jail for stealing a saw.
Pauline Nichols obtained a divorce after discovering her husband lived with a second wife at 234 Sixth street. The case noted the husband had married Nichols in 1899 and had left work as a chauffeur by 1909. In other actions, Bessie A. Thomas was freed from Kenneth A. Thomas for desertion in 1911, Grace M. Manly received a decree from Howard R. Manly for intolerable cruelty, June M. Cook was granted a divorce from Edward S. Cook, and Margaret E. Kouhoupt was granted a separation from John G. Kouhoupt on grounds of cruelty.
Resolute defeated Vanitie to win the cup de fender in a race ending with Resolute leading by about two minutes near the finish. Resolute rounded the second mark in 1:23:38 while Vanitie followed at 1:27:24. The regatta committee reported Resolute finishing at 2:23:57 with Vanitie close behind.
An apparent base price of 1.20 per square yard for Warrenite paving in Bridgeport, with extras and five percent added, may rise toward 1.40 per square yard. City officials including Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and Paving Commissioner DeLoss discuss waivers of bidding and the cost implications, amid scrutiny of Warren Brothers contracts and potential bids on eleven streets.
Washington June 12 A Chicago lawyer Thomas B Jones a Princeton Trustee and Wilson friend appears set as governor of the federal reserve with Senate action expected Monday Also named to the board are Paull M Warburg W H G Harding A C Miller and E C Simmons with McAdoo and Williams as ex officio members Jones is a lawyer and finance expert among others listed for the board
WAR RANTS were issued for six Bolts players over a May 17 game with Pittsfield at Newtiela Park. Prosecutors say the warrants, turned over for service today, target home team players with arraignment expected tomorrow. State police may serve the warrants.
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