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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
3
Sheriff I E Hawley laments the death of Deputy Peter Doolan. He calls him a faithful officer and friend, noting fifteen years of unbroken association and praising Doolan as a remarkable man in law enforcement. The tribute conveys grief and high regard despite limited words.
Salt Lake City June 16 Governor William Sperry issued a formal statement reiterating that the Jeff Johnson boxing match will not be permitted in Utah under any circumstances despite a telegram from local business men urging transfer and offering an arena site near Salt Lake City.
Washington June 16 Half a hundred members of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry enrolled at New York to act as personal escort for their former Colonel ex-President Roosevelt at Saturday's homecoming celebration greeted President Taft at the White House today. Senators Carter and Stone arrived shortly after and waited as the President shook hands with the veterans who were introduced by Captain George Wilcox of Arizona and Captain Ben Calvert of Oklahoma.
A collection of brief scientific notes cites violet potatoes high in nutritive value, transatlantic cable cost near 1200 dollars per mile, electric hoists adapting to road speed, a wasp’s strong jaws puncturing seashells, a geyser vs ice cold water, bees making 23000 trips per honey pound, rust prevention with banana oil, color blindness rates among men and women, fuse placement reducing car mishaps, brick cube size from unmortared blocks, a 50 0000 ton steamship plan, radium factory employment in Sweden, and a Romanian device to light roadways by turning car lamps as German railroads test automatic station announcers in trains.
In this city June 15 1910 Ellen B Perry widow of Arthur Bennett aged 67. Funeral at Fairfield Saturday 18 inst at 2 30 pm Burial in Fairfield East cemetery. In this city June 16 1910 Peter Doolan aged 57 11 months 6 days Funeral from No 105 Atlantic st Saturday June 18 at 9 am and from Sacred Heart church at 9 30 am with solemn high mass Interment at St Michael's cemetery. Mary widow of Daniel F Bogey funeral from No 1159 North avenue Saturday June 18 at 8 30 am and from St Patrick's church at 9 am cemetery.
Pausanias the Greek general died by self administered poison after taking refuge in a temple sanctuary. Pursuers walling up the entrance and unroofing the building forced the escape and revealed him chewing a poison filled quill. He died before they could enter.
Anecdotes from the New York Times recount Clyde Fitch as an indefatigable worker who pushed his plays to the limit, often ignoring meals and sleep until doctors intervened to curb brain work. Harry B Smith teases him about writing a musical comedy libretto during forced idleness. Hair Monstrosities in 18th century Paris spark theater disrupts. Marie Antoinette’s towering coiffures kept audiences in turmoil and led to bans on tall headpieces in theaters.
A train scene at the fifty-eighth street elevated station unfolds as a man pleads for a package he claims to have left behind. A passenger tosses the bundle out the window, sparking a brief confrontation over the missing lace and ribbons valued at $15. Later, an exchange with a magnate reveals a village rival’s debt of $73.62, underscoring sharp social contrasts.
The passage recalls how roses dominated ancient Greek and Roman life. Roses adorned feasts and wine cups, and even Spartan soldiers demanded perfumed wine after Cirrha. At Baiae’s regatta the Lucrine lake surface was strewn with flowers, highlighting the era’s bloom culture.
An American touring England admired a sword and asked how to make a smooth lawn. The head gardener replied that removing stones plowing and sowing grass then rolling for 300 years would do it. The tale mocks wealth and effort needed for perfection.
A reflective note on choosing friends for character not gain. It honors enduring bonds, suggesting true friendship survives absence and even death within the amber of memory. The quotation emphasizes virtue and lasting affection over material power.
The funeral for Annie O Rourke wife of James H O Rourke, Bridgeport baseball magnate, was held at her Pembroke street home and St Marys church with a large gathering. Mourners viewed a ornate casket surrounded by extensive floral tributes from family, clubs, and baseball figures. The service included a solemn high mass with a choir and soloists, and the committal at St Michaels was led by Rev J F Murphy with many baseball officials in attendance.
Edward W. Perry an 11 year old boy and son of Mrs Nellie Perry of 67 Seymour street remains in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital after a fist blow from playmate Leonard Meyers. He was taken to hospital for an operation yesterday after the blow struck Wednesday. His condition worsened after he went home to bed and was later admitted by Dr Fitzgerald for treatment.
Judge Curtis in Civil Superior Court undoes the fraud against Mrs. Benwell of Gilbert Street by Hector C. MacLean Walter R. Quimby and John Batchelor. The court reconveys the property and awards her damages of 1744. MacLean and Quimby are jailed for one year each. Batchelor faces civil judgment despite not being prosecuted.
Washington reports secret government agents hunt Peter G Thomson of Hamilton Ohio, president of Champion Coated Paper Co, on charges of trying to bribe postal card examiner M W P Zanzinger to tilt a large Post Office paper contract. Thomson, a multi millionaire, was secretly indicted here.
Omaha dispatch reports Mayor P. H. McCarthy denies issuing or endorsing a Chicago interview claiming he opposed Governor Gillette’s bid to stop the Jeffries Johnson prize fight. He says the Chicago piece is false and derides yellow journalism. The mayor, touring Omaha en route to California, complains of pain from a sprained foot and calls the interview a fake.
In Columbia Tennessee on June 16 the pace maker and the Halliday press car led the Glidden tour to town in under two hours after a 41 mile run from Nashville. Roads were near perfect and no accidents were reported.
United Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Professor J Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago says Taft is weak in moral courage and too influenced by selfish interests He contrasts Taft with Roosevelt praising the former for confidence with the people and stance against corruption noting Taft’s administration as weak and well intentioned but failures.
Leader Lynch of the Wheeler & Wilson band announced this afternoon that owing to the weather the concert scheduled for tonight at Seaside Park is postponed.
Local men Benjamin Nowill and Alfred Zibell married brides from out of town. Nowill, 38, blacksmith, wed Edith H. Wimsworth, 32, in Hartford on May 71, with Rev. C. C. Kennedy officiating. Zibell, 22, pattern maker, wed Lorretta C. Goggins, 18, a Waterbury clerk, in Waterbury on May 22, with Rev. Joseph Gleason officiating.
Rome, June 16. Two lions presented by King Menelik to the Pope a year ago died today from poison believed to have been given by a person connected with the Vatican.
Washington dispatch notes that "Uncle Joe" Cannon will not travel to New York to greet Colonel Roosevelt at the Saturday reception. He said he cannot get away from here at this time.
San Francisco June 16 Attorney General Webb will take legal steps to stop both the Jeffries Johnson bout and the Langford Kaufman mill scheduled for Saturday. He issued the statement to United Press today.
Hartford June 16 Engineer Brown injured in the wreck that involved Vice President Campbell General Manager Higgins Superintendent Pollock and Superintendent Woodward of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad is in critical condition at Hartford Hospital. He has three fractured ribs and head injuries. An investigation into the wreck is under way.
New Britain June 16 Thousands are to witness aviator Charles Hamiltons flight on July 2 The New Britain Business Men's Association plans the route with options to fly from New Britain to Middletown or from Meriden The Governor Weeks letter or Mayor Reillys letter are noted The exhibition proceeds go to local charities Hamilton earns 1000 plus a share of receipts
Boston June 16 Judge Clarence Hale of the United States Circuit court sent William F Big Bill Keliher to a jury after weeks of trial on charges of aiding and abetting George W Coleman in misapplication of National City Bank of Cambridge funds 10 counts stood before the jury as options for verdict If Keliher is found guilty the government plans to move on with John Strosnieder from Brooklyn and Martins Walsh and other alleged gang members involved in the bank plundering through fake fare schemes in Boston and New York
President Taft held talks with Speaker Cannon Vice-President Sherman and several Ways and Means committee members in Washington on June 16 to speed final passage of the land withdrawal bill.
The police commissioners discussed changes to traffic control with a plan to implement a new handlings system on Friday. The traffic cops at Fairfield avenue and Main street may be permanently assigned to the corner rather than rotating bi monthly. Ralph Lyman the speeding suspect remained out of court with a $25 bond attached to city funds.
A tribute to Peter Doolan recalls his rugged character and public service. He supported Elks Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows lodges and other groups. The Bridgeport Elks plan a meeting Friday night to handle arrangements and honor his memory.
The dead man Perpet, found with multiple stab wounds near a train viaduct, may have killed himself after a failed attempt on his life. Police traced a possible sighting with three men, but found no knife evidence at home. Survived by two sons and several stepchildren, he belonged to local benefit societies and a Hungarian church. A separate note reports statehood bill movement in the Senate and a despondent death from Carbolic acid in Taunton, Massachusetts.
J C Mars abandoned his Curtiss biplane flight from Topeka to Kansas City after a day of delays. High winds and engine trouble hampered progress, and a faulty magneto forced an unplanned descent when he resumed the attempt.
Birds view of ready to wear items including hot weather suits linen and rep white natural shades with trim options. Prices range from 5 to 6 75 with ostrich plumes for millinery in white and black. Silks foulard pongee offer texture and color with 39c to 1 and 30c to 65c. French underwear lace and patterns priced 59c to 5 25 and lace pieces 25c to 50c.
An ad describes men’s undergarments in light Nainsook and balbriggan styles. It highlights sleeveless shirts, knee drawers, and union suits in various fits, noting prices and a convenient right aisle front display.
Fresh supply of cotton blankets suited for summer cottages offered in white and gray. Sizes range from 40 by 68 inches to 72 by 80 inches, with borders in red, blue, or plain. Prices from 50e to 2.50, on the main floor rear.
Outdoor time means hammock time with couch hammocks on heavy duck frames priced from $7.50 to $8.50. Woven hammocks with windshields, valances and headrests range from $1 to $5. Bamboo porch pieces in natural or stained finishes cost 50 cents to $1.25 and fiber filled porch cushions with matting sell on the third floor.
Durable iron frame lawn swings with a canopy of canvas offer two and four passenger options. Priced at 12 dollars for the four passenger model. Ideal for elderly users who cannot use a hammock.
In a fashion note readers are invited to try comfortable underwear, highlighting the Comfy-cut vest with new straps that stay in place. Lisle and cotton options praised for light weight and good shape, including Carter fine-stitch vests and gauze cotton styles. Prices range from 7d to -50c.
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