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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
6
We feature the spiciest showing of tub suits for boys in town with well made garments mothers praise. Models include sailor and cadet styles in blue and tan stripes from ages 10 to 24, in sturdy wash materials. Prices range from 59c to $4.00.
Fire Commissioner Mooney urges replacing horse drawn gear with motor apparatus, adding trucks at Main and North vicinity and Putnam Street Ninth district, plus a drill station at headquarters. Proposes a new three story HQ building with fire alarm system, No 1 Chemical crew space, and engine co quarters.
Principal S P Williams of Prospect street school testified before the Board of Education about alleged unclean conditions he had reported to Justice Wheeler and the Health inspector. He said rooms could be dirty despite sweeping, noted window washing and floor cleaning, and that conditions had improved since. He defended the janitor Foster as capable, acknowledged workload, and the board closed the matter after noting improvements.
United Press dispatch from Southampton notes nearly twenty vessels including the American liner St Paul delayed at piers due to coal porters strike. White Star liner Olympic expected to sail on maiden voyage tomorrow while St Paul cannot depart before Saturday. A sea men’s strike may be called tomorrow. In Denver Edith Culbertson, Republican candidate for county school superintendent, died by suicide after a quarrel with her husband.
New York June 13. A powerful electrical storm swept coastward from Norfolk to New England causing extensive damage and many deaths. Early tallies place fatalities at 25 with hundreds of thousands displaced or harmed. Communications disrupted as storms toppled poles, wrecked ships, and unroofed buildings from Pennsylvania to New Jersey and along the Hudson.
The Barnum School will hold commencement exercises and a Flag Day program tomorrow starting at 9:00 a.m. in the assembly room. Carrie Seeley principal presiding with readings recitations including The Littlest Stamp and The Geography Demon, a Wand drill by East Side Branch of the YWCA girls, club swinging by Rooms 19 and 20, musical pieces, and an address by Dr. Gerald H. Beard.
William R. Davidson, 100, visits Mrs. R. Lampman and lies at the Soldiers' Home in Noroton. A former missionary to the Sandwich Islands ordained at 20, he fought in a Connecticut regiment during the Civil War and travels next to Meriden then Poughkeepsie. He credits abstinence and moderation for longevity.
London reports the Duke of Westminster rapidly recovering after a polo pony fell and rolled over him yesterday. In a separate note, Cornelius Fowler’s 64th birthday party at 247 State Street drew many friends who presented a garnet ring and shared a pleasant evening.
Judge Gager opens a historic case Jonathan A. White versus the Boston and New York Air Line Railroad Co. The dispute, dating back to 1871 72 coupons, concerns preferred stock and refused payment demands. Case hinges on damaged records and lengthy merger history with protracted legal arguments expected to extend over several days.
Local fraternal groups feature a busy period with a Ladies Auxiliary initiation planned for next Sunday after 30 new applications were added to the 127 total. Bridgeport Elks parade with Wheeler & Wilson band to South Norwalk to celebrate the Norwalk lodge’s anniversary, then return in the early morning. Bridgeport Lodge joins Pe C. Lounsbury lodge of South Norwalk this evening for a 7:30 train trip and open meeting, with badges presented by Jeremiah Wall of New Haven for new members.
At Washington Park M E church last evening Alexander H. Robinson urged men to participate in politics. He said those who skip party primaries have no right to complain about city, state, or national governance. He blamed laxity and carelessness for public inefficiency and urged active involvement in nominating officials.
Mrs Seelys Waist Shop presents a Wednesday sale across Hartford and Bridgeport with deep discounts on shirt waists. Buyers flock to both stores to find stylish values from top manufacturers, purchased in bulk to undercut competitors and even cost, with waists priced to suit every purse. The ads also promote a summer millinery display at E H Dillon Co on Main Street with hats in varied sizes and affordable prices.
The Wright flyer purchased by U S Aeronautic Co chaired by William C Beers of New Haven is moved from Day ton Ohio to Belmont park eastern training camp. It will be assembled and tested under Wright pilots. Beers insured the airship through Burton agency. first airship policy written in Connecticut.
The article reports Edison claims major advances in a lighter cheaper storage battery with improved chemical solutions and plates. He says the new cell resists overcharge, lasts longer, and could power vehicles up to seventy miles with a three minute recharge, signaling a potential revolution in motive power. It also notes an unrelated travel piece about Pittsburg-Nan J Aspinwald arriving in New York on horseback and calling herself an idiot.
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