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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
5
City notes a petition signed by over 10,000 residents calling for Sunday sports legalization. A mass meeting at Gaelic Athletic club rooms in Lincoln building will discuss action, including potential Hartford delegates, with delegates from city amateur baseball leagues expected.
John M. Crampton, ex-member of the State Fish and Game Commission, urged the legislature to require filtration beds to treat city and factory sewage. He cited polluted rivers, health risks, and economic costs, arguing that widespread adoption in towns like New Haven and Waterbury is essential despite high initial expense.
Tomorrow June 14 is Flag Day and should be marked by displaying Old Glory from homes and public buildings. The piece notes Governor Baldwin's proclamation reviving interest, marks the 134th birthday of the flag, and recounts a brief history from 1606 through 1816 with the current forty-six star flag and pending additions for Arizona and New Mexico.
Special from United Press. On June 12 in Chicago South Side blackmailers blew up two saloons, causing panic. Saloons run by Tynozla Lottisanto and Sam Remills were wrecked at about 2:30 AM. both were vandalized after letters demanding money were ignored. Lodging houses also damaged. several people narrowly escaped death.
Special from United Press. Washington June 13 The capital was cut off from outside communication by a coastal electrical storm. Late at night a few messages got through but no direct contact was possible early today. Heavy damage to trees and parks occurred and a workman was electrocuted by a live wire.
Special from United Press El Paso June 18 Mexican situation centers on Lower California and the expedition against Magonist setters there An agent arrived recruiting American filibusters offering $2 a day and transport to Tia Juana General Viljoen to command the Lower California expedition cooperates with former Federal forces in Sonora The Magonist agent signals strong backing for resistance to Villjoen's troops Burglars steal $12 cash and valuables from Ernest Adams cafe Police seek clues to Mabel Ross missing since Thursday Her father Frank Ross formerly a music teacher in the city may harbor her in Detroit. wife remains at 41 Butler Avenue Baseball fields expanded as Park Board adds two more diamonds at Beardsley park total ten fields now with six at Seaside three at Beardsley and one at Yellow Mill Park ~47 words
A cholera case aboard the North German Lloyd Berlin from the Mediterranean died at sea. Russo Braggio, 41, perished four days out of Naples. steerage passengers, 876, to be observed at Hoffmans Island. The steamer is expected to dock with cabin passengers aboard. Also, St Anthony's feast day services were held at 8 am with Benediction this afternoon. Father Belanger to attend diocesan retreat next week.
Bayonne New Jersey voters decide today on adopting the commission form of government. It is generally expected the plan will be adopted. G Broch & Son relocate to 347 Fairfield Avenue offering a modern cafe and bottling shop with familiar German ranches and a weekly specials ad.
The Board of Education debated using public school rooms for primaries and rallies. Veness proposed authorizing one or two Maplewood rooms for Democratic primary purposes, citing past use of schools for elections. The vote ended 9-3 to keep the ban, with Veness, Cullinan, and Monahan supporting rescinding the former restriction.
Aviator Charles K. Hamilton will open a new era by flying from Charter Oak Park to New Britain to land at the Elks' hall for an initiation ceremony. Elks from across the state are expected, while Hamilton's aircraft is en route from Boston and he will trail it.
Princeton June 13 three quarters of graduates received degrees in Aluxanier Hall as President Stewart handed diplomas. Honoraries included Cuaries Lemuel Thompson of the Presbyterian Foreign Missions board, Bishop Edwin Stevene Lanes of Newark, Hugh Birk of the ton Theological School, William Z bit Chambers a Turkish missionary, John Alfred Brashier in optical instruments, Sam John Mort head of the World Christian Federation, Lockhart Reeves former counsel in New York, Johannes DeGroot of Leyland University.
Hartford report states Jane Frederick Ferrie of Bridgeport, aided by Senator Frederick A. Martlett, was pardoned by the Board of Parson yesterday after a Carnal abuse conviction from October 2 1907. The sentence spanned twelve to sixteen years despite jury foreman W. J. Hubbell’s doubt and State's Attorney Samuel Fessenden's and Ettles Judson's differing views. Extracts from family letters suggested motive for the accuser, and the girl later married. Ferris received an outright pardon.
Boston, June 13 Special from United Press Mrs Ellen Prince of East Boston will not claim the body of May Driver Prince an adopted daughter who died in Philadelphia She was told the body would be given to a medical school for dissection unless she claimed it She refused saying the girl was cruel to her and if her body can aid others the school is welcome to it
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