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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
A 1911 United Press special from New York reports Dr Sidies advocating starting education at age two by answering infant questions. He claims early learning prevents later university level labor, attacks current schooling, and urges parents to reject traditional educators. A list of patents and manufacturers follows.
Yale faces Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn at Yale Field this afternoon. The Brooklyn nine is composed of old college stars, promising a strong challenge to the Yale squad in the afternoon matchup reported by United Press from New Haven on June 15.
Paducah Ky June 15 With 50 excursionists aboard plus the crew the river excursion steamer John L Lowery burned to the water's edge opposite Smith Landing early today All aboard escaped to shore when the flames spread and the boat ran aground Boats from the Kentucky side and lifeboats made rescue efforts successfully removing everyone from the vessel.
Washington June 15 Joseph Smith head of the Mormon Church was ordered by the Hardy Sugar Trust Investigating Committee of the House to appear and testify on the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company. Chairman Hardwick opposed excusing Smith and Representative Baker moved that he be ordered to appear. The motion was adopted.
In Watertown Connecticut on June 15 Master Charlie Taft son of the President sprained his right wrist while vaulting on a damp athletic field. He wore a sling for a few days and will attend Washington on Saturday. Personal mentions follow with notes on Elea Bruhn visiting Brooklyn and local residents’ travel.
Weather forecast from New Haven on June 15 indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with moderate west to northwest winds. A slight disturbance moving from Montana to Minnesota may cause unsettled weather and showers, but the vicinity should experience fair conditions and little temperature change.
Frank Steele of Saybrook had his left arm amputated after being caught in a laundry machine. Condition reported as improving while he remains at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven.
The Outlet Clothing Company at Main and Golden Hill announces a sale of 500 men’s suits at unusually attractive price reductions. The store, known locally for clean cut stylish merchandise and extraordinary values, slashes prices to move excess stock quickly and lower prices further as an advertising measure.
Edna May Williams, daughter of C. E. Williams of 654 Nobie Avenue, named winner among many submissions for the B H S 1911 class hymn words by Clarence Lister. The 1911 graduates also plan gifts: a glass case for the American flag, $200 in gold for best US history essays, and a Hebe statue for the building.
Mrs M. M. Bard of Cleveland recovered after skull trepanation by Dr Morris Slattery. A three inch bone fragment was removed revealing a cerebral depression. Five weeks post op she shows no abnormal symptoms and is declared fully cured after years of mania for piano fear water dread elevations and self harm urge.
Only two of the original field of German aviators completed the third stage of the 1200 mile German circuit race. Otto Lindpanner and Bruno Buechner were the only flyers to reach Hamburg on Sunday, marking the stage end.
The last ten days of Blumberg the shoe man’s sale at 1112 Main Street urge all to buy boots and shoes before July 1 as prices drop to levels unlikely to return for years. San Francisco Nick Volz, a butcher, swallowed 54 eggs in 186 seconds, winning a $100 bet.
London reports say Seamen's Union officials admit a poorer outlook than yesterday but insist on keeping to the law and finishing contracts. Few ships are affected yet as crews signed on beforehand, though ships may face paralyzing delays by week’s end. Strikebreakers recruit for Empress of Ireland and Teutonic.
Fred Melville, 19, escaped from Preston reform school, is surrounded by about 150 in Vallejo hills. He has fired at the posse since morning, with at least 200 shots exchanged. Melville is heavily armed and police report escalating efforts to capture him.
The Supreme court of errors closed its June term for the third judicial district with no decisions issued. No timetable was given for when opinions will be released, likely from Hartford. Next session set for October. Arguments heard included Ennis disbarment appeal, Morrison vs Martin, Wynehouse Mandelson, Wilde vs Bell, and Barber vs Morgan on Morgan’s jurisdiction over a Steel trust suit.
About 118 graduates are expected at the annual commencement of the High school. The academic department comprises 3, and the commercial division includes 30 students. Every member of the commercial class has earned a Palmer certificate from the New York bureau for excellence in penmanship. Local businessmen welcome the news after a decade of legible writing complaints.
Willimantic was shaken by a discovery of cat bones mistaken for a human infant. The mystery deepened until a cat tail tip surfaced in a bag of bones, clarifying the hoax in a tense daytime scene.
Poli's presents a political comedy “A Gentleman from Mississippi” with strong cast including Charles Schofield as Senator Langdon and John Ince as Bud Haines. The production features songs, pictures, and a next week preview of Clyde Fitch's The City with stage director Socola and star John Junior in a challenging role. The event includes a charity silver service drawing for ladies. A senior class group photo of Troy High School and a North Pole note about Rear Admiral Peary appear in adjacent items.
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