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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
1
The first electric motor hauled passenger train ran on the Stamford to New Haven electrified zone. A sixteen car coal train followed with no prior engine assistance. Bridgeport officials learned of its approach by telegraph and cheered as the train passed through station. Officials say locomotives are not yet abandoned and full replacement may take years.
A Bridgeport resident, son of Lawrence Cassel, a machinist on Nichols Avenue, is recognized as an honor student at Sheff School after completing a college level course of philosophical orations. He is noted as a credit to Bridgeport public schools and will attend his next academic steps in Stratford.
After a sensational trial in Stamford, Edward McKeen is awarded a divorce from Aimee McKeen of Southington. Judge Greans finds Mrs McKeen too friendly with co respondent Minor Dibbis, who is employed by the S. N. F. T. in Stamford.
New York stocks opened irregularly then drifted downward as early quotations showed most leaders lower. Trading remained limited with only select shares dipping modestly while investors monitored broader market pressure and quotes.
Chicago June 15 reports suggest Lorimer Banks failure may spur action. The piece notes criminal tone behind the bank by an ex senator with links to the house, mentioning three others in outlying areas and referring to a Le Sallis location.
The May through June 1 tax period reports Howard F. Smith, City Tax Collector, collecting 1 639 764 10 on 1913 lists and 17 718 75 in back taxes, totaling 1 657 482 85. The 1912 tax total stands at 2 136 088 10, with two thirds collected by June 2. Special collector O Smith has visited residents, noting taxes on mobiles pianos in storage and other valuables.
Frank C Johnson bond salesman of 184 Laurel Ave has been missing over a week. Police have not confirmed death by his own action. He left his office keys with Attorney George B Hill before vanishing and was later found listed at Hotel Warren Worcester Mass. Family plans to settle some business affairs.
Dispatches from Mazatlan report worsening conditions as food shortages grow and federal troops desert Acapulco factions take arms as Niagara mediation continues. Secretary Bryan remains hopeful that constitutionalists will join talks while mediators push an armistice and a broader Mexican internal problem agenda.
Quebec June 16. The court of inquiry led by Lord Meissay began hearings into the sinking of the Empress of Ireland with witnesses and counsel present. Main questions focus on international collision rules and the Storstad captain’s actions after impact. Newcombe cites 463 saved and 1 014 dead with divers unable to assess hull condition.
Yale varsity eight met rough water off Red Top when their shell swamped during a morning row at Gales Ferry. They swam ashore with the boat and returned it to the Harvard camp as the squad prepared to race Harvard later in the week.
Bridgeport lodge No. 36 Elks held a flag day ceremony on State Street with four score Civil War veterans and Spanish War veterans present. Judge A. B. Beers and James T. Trainor delivered speeches praising loyalty to the flag while music and a lavish Elks lunch followed. A gold watch and chain were presented to Dr. Philip J. McLaughlin by Charles J. Mercer in recognition of his service.
In Bridgeport last night Alderman Moran pressed charges against Police Commissioner George Hill over the Siemon case, seeking his removal, while an effort to fast track the resolution failed 16 to 4 and was sent to the miscellaneous committee. Alderman Casey urged enjoining the Warren contract, arguing the project invites graft, as Moran alleged fault by Hill and the council debated authority and duty in public works.
Mayor Wilson appeared before the paying commission to defend a Warrenite pavement contract made without competition or bidding. He offered to grant commission supervision if they ratified Courtade’s contract. The council will seek City Attorney Comley on legality, as the issue remains unresolved.
Question presented to the city attorney asks if the Common Council may order macadam repairs and use funds not specifically appropriated. It also asks whether contracts for paving streets can be paid from June 1914 bonds, including a Warrenite contract, and what funds would be available to cover the $160,000 Warrenite contract.
The fragment notes significance of a bituminous language term leaving the way open for competition among pavements of this type, hinting at broader implications in road construction debates.
Washington man Representative Donovan objected under the unanimous consent clause to a bill switching Alaskan Railroad Co tax from a fixed 100 per mile to four percent of net earnings. He argued Connecticut would benefit from New Haven earnings. the objection passed affecting five railroads including the Garren helm and the It e Pass and Yukon. Coroner John J. Phelan plans to visit a suspicious scene this afternoon for an investigation.
Search for Howard S. Spring continues after a Greens Farms fire that destroyed his Colonial residence Saturday night. Coroner Phelan orders removal of all debris to locate remains, amid reports of a single charred bone and melted spectacles found by investigators. The last sighting, with Spring preparing supper, remains unclear as authorities probe the death.
Coroner reports the death of Steve Eastide in Stamford last Saturday evening appears accidental. The shooter was his friend Francis Krecioch who demonstrated a new safety device on a revolver at the time.
Judge Scott of the common pleas court today handed down a decision in a case involving John Sills and a dispute over groceries. The proceedings occurred in We and Frederick and were conducted by a defendant who said the matter related to a business operation in New York.
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