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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1910

Page

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Parade Welcomes Theodore Roosevelt Home in New York

A massive New York welcome awaits Theodore Roosevelt as the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria nears Sandy Hook. The program includes a quarantine, water parade up the North River, and a Battery arrival with Mayor Gaynor. Rough Riders march, crowds fill Broadway, and Roosevelt receives accolades and engrossed resolutions.

Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Roosevelt Sandy Hook vVessel Manhattan North River Gaynor Battery Broadway Douglas Robinson Nashua County New York William H. Taft Hasen- Bilin la Nova College James Sherman Washington Charles EB. Hughes Joseph G. Cannon Benjamin Odell, Jr Newburg United Press Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Solunteer Ambrose Channel Androskoggin Taft Rsenal Hughes Clifton Staten Island Revenue Cutter 59Th Street O. K Charles K. Hamilton Curtiss Frank Goodale Hudson River Grant Roosevelt Janda Fifth Avenue 58Th Street Bugher Philippines Max Mittberger John Rusgell Rough Riders Buckingham Warren Kaiserin Nears Land Siasconset Mass

Mrs Ives Buys Residence Site in East Bridgeport

Mrs Flora L Ives a major East Bridgeport landholder has purchased a lot at the southwest corner of Park avenue and Park place from David W Thompson and Caroline C Thompson. The parcel fronts 200 feet on Park avenue and 72 feet on Park Place and is expected to host a handsome residence for Mrs Ives.

Flora L. Ives East Bridge Port Curtis Avenue Park Avenue Park Place David W. Thompson Caroline C. Thompson Ives

Kenny Expects Road Oil Soon For Fairfield Ave Work

Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny says two tank cars of road oil will arrive next week to oil streets most needing it. Rebuilding the south side of Fairfield avenue between the railroad viaduct and Ash Creek should finish by midweek, north side work starts immediately, and Arctic street bridge will open to travel next week.

M. A. Kenny Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek Arctic Street Wek

Probate Court Actions Include Commitments and Conservatorships

In probate court Cornelius Lennon an insane patient at Lakeview Home was today committed to the State Hospital for the Insane. George H. Gottschalk was appointed conservator of Annie Walters estate. An inventory of Richard J. Blakeman of Monroe shows property valued at $923.23.

Cornelius Lennon Lakeview Home State Hospital For George H. Gottschalk Annie Walters Richerd J. Blakeman Monroe

Bard of Elm City Jail Is Unwillin g Guest at Lakeview

Bill Bellew the New Haven jail poet was taken to Lakeview Home after arriving with police and an escort. Superintendent Cowles did not expect the guest and Bellew promised to write verses before leaving. He reportedly drank heavily, grew delirious, and was moved for medical treatment after a brief escape attempt.

Bill Bellew New Haven Cowles Lakeview

Poles Marking Bridge Approach to Be Removed

The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad will remove wooden poles marring the western approach to the Congress street bridge. President Moses W. Manwaring said the company informed him the poles will come down as soon as special iron poles can be obtained.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Congress Street Bridge Moses W. Manwaring Manwaring

Story of Roosevelt and Africa excursion on page reference

The paper notes a fuller Roosevelt tale on another page detailing his forest expedition in Africa and travels through European countries. In Philadelphia on June 17 seven Chinese crewmen jump overboard from the Highland Monarch to evade immigration officers. four drown.

Washington Roosevelt National Congress Taft Villa Nova Lincoln University Westchester Representative Butler Navy Meyer Agriculture Wilson Archibald Butt Butts House Africa United Press Philadelphia Auckland New Zealand Schuylkill

Heat Prostrations Bring Two Deaths in Chicago

Intense heat and high humidity caused suffering in Chicago with two deaths reported. Mrs. McCormick aged 70 died in the heat. Emil Hoffman and Miss Ellen Lane were married in Sharon and visiting Chicago for two weeks with Hoffman's brother Otto staying in the city.

Chicago United Press Weather Bureau McCormick Emil Hoffman Sharon Hoffman Ellen Lane Church of the Sacred Heart Otto Hoffman

Congregation Wins Tax Ruling in Norwalk Appeal

Judge Ralph Wheeler ruled in the Congregation of the Holy Ghost and the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Norwalk case that $5,259 of the property is taxable rather than $32,500 as assessed by the Norwalk Board of Assessors.

Congregation of the Holy Ghost and the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Norwalk Board of Assessors of Superior Court Ralph Wheeler

Boy 13 Rescues Mother From Gas Suicide Attempt

Emma Franklin, 39, invalid, nearly ended her life by fastening a gas tube to a fixture. Her 13 year old son August found her unconscious, snatched the tube, and alarmed neighbors who aided. She regained consciousness at Bridgeport Hospital with recovery expected if strengthened.

Emma Franklin Seaview Avenue August Franklin John Fedor Ambulance Corps W. T. Franklin Krause Bridgeport

Police push new theory in Charlton murder case

Italian authorities report positive proof that Porter Charlton sailed from Genoa on the Verona June and disembarked at Palermo en route to Africa or Turkey. They cite a likely alibi for Constantine Ispolatoff and say a lake search will continue while messages go to Turkish and African ports.

United Press Como Italy Mary Scott Castle Charlton Lake Como Porter Chariton Genoa Verona Palermo Africa Turkey Charlton New York Constantine Ispolatoff State Department Guigh

Eight Divorces Granted Today by Two Judges

In a pre-vacation session eight divorces were granted by two judges. Decrees went to Matilda P. Rebstock Wildman and Frederick L. Wildman for temperance and cruelty, Mary Peterson Russell for desertion, Mabel F. Beck with for desertion, Mary Salviola for infidelity, Agnes Shaw for infidelity, Gertrude S. Allien Flanagan for infidelity, Agnes Kelly Batley for desertion, and Emma Frances Hoyt Hohner for desertion after long marriages and disputes.

Superior Court Ralph Wheeler Howard J. Curtis Matilda P. Rebstock Wildman Beardsley Street Birdsey-Somers Co Frederick L. Wildman Wildman Howard C. Russell Mary Peterson Russell Arctic Street Mrs. Chase Lindley Street Wheeler Mabel F. Heath Beckwith Greenwich Noble P. Beckwith Curtis Gertrude S. Allien Flanagan Stamford William Livingston Flanagan Sheridan County Wyoming Flanagan New York Agnes Kelly Batley Norwalk Albert Batley William Henry Hohner Brooklyn Emma Frances Hoyt Hohner

Marriages Reported in New Haven and Nearby Cities

RTER Returns to the town clerks office today show that Ernest Myers 36 proprietor of the Hotel Auto was wed ded on May 19 at New Haven to Harriet Hughes Rusgrove 42 divorced. Both reside in this city. William J. Lewis 28 machinist of this city wed Lottie L. Beardsley 24 of this city at New Haven on May 29. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Franklin H. Miller. Miss Frances N. Root 22 of Winsted married May 4 at Winchester to James L. Roberts 26 railroad fireman of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank D. Elmer. Stork visits Jontos. The stork paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jontos 461 Gregory street leaving a son for a future butcher.

Ernest Myers Auto New Haven Harriet Hughes Rusgrove Robert E. Lee William J. Lewis Lottie L. Beardsley Franklin H. Miller Frances N. Root Winsted Winchester James L. Roberts Frank D. Elmer

Railroads Linked to Government Sale in Morgan Talks

Chicago dispatch reports secret meetings by George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co with Western railroad heads and packing interests. They discuss rate changes, pacifying shippers, and a plan to sell railroads to the government after the Santa Fe forecast.

Wild Dream J. P. Morgan & CO Thevernment United Press Chicago George W. Perkins Perkins Western Railroads Ripley The Santa Fe Western

Foreign Enraged Foreigner Kills Paramour and Self Thinks

Seymour reports a man named Fred Wilczek a foreigner in a drunken rage shot a woman believed to be his wife on No 1 Franklin street then killed himself. The woman fell from a balcony to the street where onlookers gathered as the coroner was summoned. Police stated they are new to the community and will release details after calm returns.

Washington Roosevelt New York Edward H. Bowie United States Weather Bureau Colonel United Press Seymour Fred Wilczek No. 1 Franklin Street

FOR SALE Cabin cruiser and assorted goods in local ads

Classified notices advertise a 30 by 74 inch cabin cruiser with a 10 hp engine and full equipment for cash. Also listed are framing services, a liquor store, roast beef specials, a barber, a roast beef dinner, and a thank you card from Mrs Cather ine Smith and family for funeral kindness.

C. A. Held Carroll Ave Rij Wm. D. Smith Camp Tuthil Lodge A. Og, H The Oystermen's Ansoc Catherine Smith

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