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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
11
Washington June 13 The Panama Canal tolls Exemption repeal bill awaits President Wilson's signature to become law The House accepted the Senate amendment preserving United States rights under the Hay Pauncefote treaty or other congressional action The scene shifted to the White House as Clark and Wise prepared the ceremonial signing portion of the repeal effort
Police reveal Henry Joseph Burton Westcott, also known as Henry Cress, threatened to wreck a New Haven railroad passenger train unless paid ten thousand dollars. A letter demanding thirty five dollars was sent to the New York New Haven Hartford line, with his photograph found at the city police gallery. The threat, in the same handwriting as previous notes, prompted an arrest under the name Burton Westcott. A May 35 date and later details tie him to similar acts and relate to the Cunard line.
Five young women and a male musician headline the Plaza program with a violin and piano duet, Ben Lewin and Max Montesole’s electrical stunt, and a dramatic piece The Devil's Mate about downfall from dissipation. Ross and Ashton deliver The Surveyors skit with parodies on hit songs while Graham and Hackett showcase singing and ragtime. The bill includes The Sanérog marine gym routine, a two-reel Ambassador's Envoy film, and Charlie Chaplin as a featured comic with Mabel's Busy Day among extras.
Bridgeport's Polys Theatre applauds the refined vaudeville and motion picture lineup with acts from House Warmers Dooley and Rugell, McClure & Wally in acrobatics, Stevenson & Valentine comedy, and Estee Brody singing, plus first run films. Country Store receives a rousing reception and presents were awarded. Next week William Erafitter, “The Man from Ireland,” will headline the big program.
A district club sponsors a public vote for the most popular young woman with a $225 diamond prize. Candidates include Sadie Terrell Lucille Grandfield Evelyn Lundquist May Brown and IL Bernstein. Votes are recorded daily at multiple local boxes and close June 20 at 2 pm on carnival grounds North Avenue. Max Moeller chairs as judge.
At Ripley New York three men died when their automobile was struck by a Lake Shore passenger train at a crossing. The victims are Frederick G Bird his son George and Otto E Walker of Dunkirk. Two others escaped after leaping from the car. The incident occurred as the auto was driven toward the crossing.
Washington June 12 69 cities in the United States with over 30,000 inhabitants have adopted the commission form of government, per the 1912 1913 annual City Statistics report by William J Harris Bureau of the Census. The bulletin details per capita costs, debts and city examples like Birmingham Oakland Denver Washington New Orleans Des Moines Joplin Omaha Atlantic City Trenton Jersey City and many others with figures for 1912 and 1911. It notes the development pattern from Galveston to Houston and Memphis and the emergence of the City manager plan in Dayton Ohio and other states.
In Newtown on June 13 several town meetings elected school officials for the coming year. Thomas Corbett was chosen principal with Miss B C Keane as junior teacher. A J Gallagher and Miss Elizabeth J Gallagher were selected for Pootatuck district. William Egen and Miss Florence Gaffney were chosen in Walnut Tree. Dr Frank J Gale was hospitalized in Danbury with suspected appendicitis. Local items note visits, travel, and social gatherings among residents, including birthdays and class celebrations.
Miss Natalie Macfarlane daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis H Macfarlane announced at Folly Crest Black Rock her betrothal to Mr H Carl Isle Hunter of Fulton N Y He will graduate from Sheffield Scientific School and edits Yale Sheffield Monthly The couple's engagement was shared again at a later gathering with her sister Miss Gladys Macfarlane assisting Also mentioned a Dalton Ga Confederate veteran Wimphrey 71 sentenced to die for murder of Joseph Pritchett.
A weather forecast notes a trough from Montana to Kansas bringing showers north of Oklahoma and generally pleasant, cool conditions elsewhere. New Haven expected fair and cooler through Sunday with light northwest winds. Drivers urged to light lamps at 7 57 tonight. Also mentions St Louis violin conventions and honorary degree dates, plus various ads for wart remover and hand care products and a scalp specialist.
At 4 o clock this afternoon Mie Elena Marie Bettner daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Heltner was married to Hermanek at the home of her parents 56 Wood Avenue Rev F C Rideout of the Second Baptist church performed the ceremony The bride wore a white Charmeidee gown with lace flounces a long veil and bridesmaid wore a matching gown The couple left for a brief wedding trip and will return to the city to reside with the bridegroom’s family
The public school field day in Fairfield drew strong local support as Mandarin High School and Washington, Sherman, and Dwight teams competed for a trophy donated by Mr Roche. Highlights included Lockwood winning the senior sprint and J Schuman taking the junior sprint, with George Scheboman and Lee Carsell excelling in high jump and a 249.8 foot ball throw by Chapman.
Society meeting reports list of members and officers. Events include children's night at church with decorations by local girls, a Nichols Christian ladies’ bake sale, a June wedding trip for Durward, and a Fourth of July ball with an ice cream sale to fund Village Improvement efforts. A birth is noted and Anna Dobie of New York visits.
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