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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

5

Roosevelt Hustling to Chicago on fast trains

Chicago June 13 More heavy artillery of the Roosevelt army reinforcing generals and skirmishers battling primacy arrive at Roosevelt headquarters. A council of war follows a long talk with Senator Dixon and Amos Pinchot as delegates prepare to pour in on special trains tomorrow. Amos Pinchot predicts Roosevelt will earn large names. Pinchot notes New York uninstructed delegates, while Alexander Moorfe and Lilian Russell’s recent wedding are mentioned. William Allen White arrives, denouncing party machine tactics. George W. Perkins denies bribery claims and dismisses Bribery charges as unfounded. Hauser of La Follette stresses delegates will not aid Taft or Roosevelt and vows to balance power without trading votes.

Chicago Roosevelt Council of War Roosevelt Warters Senator Dixon James R. Gari Ohio Medill McCormick Amos Pinchot New York Alexander Moorfe Doms Russell Moore Taft Perkins McKinley LaFollette Walter L. Hauser Wisconsin Hauser

Waterbury convention set for iSLAND' TYPOS group

Fragmented obituary notices and funeral details from Waterbury and Norwalk dated June 1912 to June 1913. Mentions next convention in Waterbury, deaths of Nesbitt and others, funeral arrangements at local churches, and interment at St Michael's cemetery. Includes addresses and time specifics.

Waterbury Providence

Democratic chiefs confer in New York over nominee

New York and Illinois delegates ponder a plan after a Knickerbocker Hotel conference with National Chairman Norman Mack Roger Sullivan and Charles Murphy. New York whites and Winds delegates totaling 164 may back Jaynor or Dizon on a ballot, then unite behind a single candidate. New York 90 delegates are unpledged while Illinois 64 favor Champ Clark. Mack plans to travel to Baltimore, and the exact nominee remains undecided.

New York Baltimore Illinois Norman E. Mack Buffalo Roger Sullivan Umy Woodson Kentucky Charles F. Murphy Tammany Knickerbocker Wiindis Jaynor Dizon News Chicago Mack New_ York Illlnois Champ Clark Sullivan Teaia

Missionary Work Among Italians Is Episcopal Policy

Hartford June 13 The annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut adjourned after three days with a deadlock over electing a suffragan bishop. A resolution directs the year s principal missionary work to be among the Italians in the state. A Italian minister will be engaged at 1000 dollars annually. The suffragan bishop salary is set at 4000 dollars per year and a one per cent assessment on current expenses is approved for supporting the bishop. A permanent one per cent assessment is also approved for the diocese.

Hartford Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut

Green Motorman In Charge When Cars Collide

A second accident near State street station in East Boston tunnel involved a big semi convert car colliding with another at noon. Annie McKeon, 2, badly injured and sent to relief hospital Green motormen cited signal mistakes as the cause. Today’s incidents raise six day strike toll to 12 collisions and 21+ injured among 3500 elevated workers.

Boston State Street East Boston Tunnel Annie McKeon Green

Powder Trust Plan Approved in Wilmington Three Firms Formed

Federal Judges Gray Buffington and Mac Pherson approved a dissolution plan turning the powder trust into three separate corporations. No price arrangements for explosives may be made between them, and each firm must operate with independent clerical staffs.

Wilmington Del Gray, Buffington and MacPherson Powder Trust

Woman charged with hair pulling and finger biting

Mrs. Sebastiano Scala, wife of a prominent Lexington Avenue liquor dealer, is free on $50 bail awaiting City Court appearance to answer an assault charge filed by Mrs. Dominic.

Sebastiano Scala Lexington Avenue Liberty Dominic

Teto Charged After Hair Pulling and Beating Incident

Mrs. Teto and Mrs. Scalo were involved in a Tuesday confrontation in which hair pulling occurred and Mrs. Teto allegedly struck with a stick. Prosecutor DeLaney issued a warrant after a finger gesture linked to the dispute. Mrs. Teto also filed $500 damages suits.

Courtland School Commencement Set For Tomorrow

Young women of the 1012 class at Courtland School will graduate tomorrow at 1 o'clock in the forenoon at Strat Field. An address on The Open Mind will be given by Harry Allen Overstreet, professor of philosophy at the College of the City of New York. Graduates listed are Deborah Norris Glover, Eleanor Beardsley Lines, Katherine Mygatt Plumb, and Florence Rand Stearns.

Courtland School Stratfield Harry Allen Overstreet Oxon The College of the City of New York Deborah Norris Glover Eleanor Beardsley Lines Katherine Mygatt Plumb Florence Rand Stearns

Fire in Milwaukee destroys McGreal Building in business district

Milwaukee June 13 A fire of unknown origin swept the McGreal Building in the business district this afternoon causing practically complete loss of the property. At 2 o'clock two occupants are unaccounted for and a spectator sustained serious injuries from falling glass. Loss estimated over 300000.

Milwaukee McGreal

Oil pipelines declared common carriers by ICC

Washington June 13 The interstate commerce commission decided that interstate law imposes all obligations of a common carrier on pipelines engaged in oil transport in interstate commerce even if privately acquired rights of way are used and the lines transport only their own oil These lines must file schedules of their rates with the commission.

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

House Orders Investigation of Judge Hanford

Washington June 13 The House judiciary committee authorized an investigation into sensational allegations against Judge Cornelius Hanford of Seattle. A sub committee will travel to Seattle to take testimony with Representatives Graham McCoy and Higgins named to accompany.

Washington Clayton Judiciary Committee House Cornelius Hanford Seattle Norris Nebraska Berger Wisconsin Graham Derm Illinois McCoy Dem

Death of Hiram F Bailey at Bridgeport Hospital

Hiram F Bailey aged 80 died after a long illness at Bridgeport hospital. He retired years ago and left a wide circle of friends. He lived at 412 Shelton Street. Surviving are a widow and several grown children. Funeral details for Catherine Johnson Winters noted from 100 Gregory Street and Sacred Heart Church with Father Judge conducting high mass. Interment followed at St Michaels cemetery. Charles C White named administrator of Raymond Amos White estate. An alleged chicken thief near Malone New York faced cross border defiance on trial at the Canadian end.

Hiram F. Bailey Bridgeport Hospital Bailey Shelton Street Catherine Johnson Winters Gregory Street Sacred Heart Church Father Judge James Thomas O’brien Owen Daly James Toner Léo Whaley St. Michael’s Cemetery

Gloves Offered at Bargain Prices

White kid gloves valued at 3 dollars are offered at 1.95. The trade describes soft pliable kid with Paris point back, cut to fit well. A prior crowd showed interest in these gloves. White silk gloves with double-tip fingers at 60 cents. 16-button length white calf gloves with double-tip fingers mentioned.

Paris

Washable Bags and White Belts in New Styles

Readable fragments describe washable bags in multiple styles priced about 50 cents. White belts with pearl buckles are offered in several styles with new charm. Also mentioned are pretty white fans with distinct patterns, some hand painted, priced around 50 cents.

Extra 39e Rubber useful in many ways

Fragment lists a rubber item for sale or display with prices and notes about its use for summer dress and crafts. Mentions aisles and a seller location, reflecting a dusty market or shop catalog entry with brief pricing.

Rompers for active little boys offered in colors

A general description praises rompers as perfect playwear for small boys, emphasizing comfort and safety. It notes many styles and summer colors, including chambray blues grays and tans, suitable for hard play and worry-free for mothers.

Howland drys picturesque test of new gasoline engine

The Waterous gasoline engine ordered by the city for station at No 5’s engine house underwent an official test and road run at 2 pm with fire service experts and officials from Hartford New Field New York Jersey City and others observing. A pumping test at Wall Street showed a record of 20 tons per minute briefly achieved. Cleanup followed as tugboat workers blamed dirty water on brass and windows.

No. 5 Ie Foot Wall Street Hartford New Springfield New York Jersey Coat Club House

Angevine Granted Degree and Alimony Claim

In a superior court ruling, Anna Angevine receives a degree and $3,200 in alimony from Albert Angevine. The decision follows testimony about past cruelty and a strained marital history. The case centers on alimony and educational attainment within a city setting.

Anna Angevine South Albert Angevine Pee Keverel

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