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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
4
Dillon's offers trimmed and untrimmed hats, ostrich feathers, and a wide range of new goods. Large-volume purchasing allows lower prices than small milliners, with hats for every head and prices to fit every purse across three stores.
A five story piano factory at 619 425 West 4th street in New York burned for hours causing $20000 damage. Three men James Kenton James Taylor and Robert A Fowler were hospitalized with serious injuries as walls collapsed and firemen fought to keep the blaze from spreading to a nearby lumber yard. Explosions occurred amid the mystery of the fire’s origin.
London reports say Manuel the deposed Portuguese king must renounce attempts to regain the throne or seek refuge elsewhere in Europe. Alexandria the queen mother allegedly backs restoration efforts and could fund followers, while King George aims to block the plot and may demand Manuel withdraw from Portuguese politics. A 340 million fund for restoration or Miguel to be king shocks English officials.
Sheriff and Mrs. William Vollmer were honored with a farewell reception at 5 Crescent Terrace Norwalk on June 17. Friends joined the Pinochle club for eight tables of cards and a repast. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Richard Murphy Mrs. William Ahrens and others before the couple departed for Bridgeport for new duties.
The cornerstone of the Johnson Memorial Masonic Hospital was laid this afternoon in Stafford Springs with many lodges from surrounding towns in attendance. A local advertisement touts hats at E H Dillon & Co 1105 Main Street with choices for every head and budget.
New York reports Mrs. Margaret Fauser, known as a quadruple graduate in marriage, recounts her many divorces and offers four ironic rules for happiness in marriage. She warns about handsome men and office affairs, and stresses income division as crucial.
Huntington West Virginia June 17 On the crowded carnival midway W W Church chief of the Huntington Fire Department was shot and seriously wounded by Henry Watkins. The shooting caused a panic among thousands of visitors Watkins said I shot him to kill him and if I failed it was through no fault of mine Church had been involved with Watkins wife Watkins a salesman was taken into custody after the incident
At a directors meeting the Bridgeport Business Men's Association appointed a committee to draft a strong letter backing Senator Judson's minority report on public utilities. A shore dinner was planned for June 29 with possible Stratfield venue. Sunday baseball was discussed but no action taken. Two new members were elected.
In Paria on June 17 a Spanish memorandum to the Foreign Office aimed at justifying Spain’s actions in Morocco drew a sharp French reply. Paris said France had already stated its policy and that further talks with Spain were useless, noting the exchange as unusually tart and believing Spain should retort.
Willimantic June 17 special United Press report Papa Henry Bradley of Watkins Glen New York tall 7 ft 1 in today receives letter from son showing 7 ft 5 in full height. The 19 year old writes Boston girls doubt he is real and pinched him hard leaving blue marks to prove he is alive. Another son is 6 ft 6 in and works as a Coney Island policeman.
Readable fragment lists deep discounts on hosiery shirts and underwear in a year end sale. Items include fast black and ribbed hose 11 to 28 cents, Negligee and regular shirts 45 to 69 cents, undershirts drawers and combination suits from 19 to 93 cents, and children's ribbed hose at low prices.
Stationery Dept announces sales on writing paper and linen cloth finish papers. Prices include 16¢ per box of high quality linen paper and 15¢ per pound for cloth finished paper. Envelopes offered at 5¢ per bunch or 45¢ per box. Includes Initial style paper in 250 count boxes and Highland Linen 250 count boxes, plus a value box with paper and 60 envelopes.
Rev Wesley Monroe claiming to be an evangelist was jailed after riding a freight car and quoting scripture at police headquarters. He faced a 10 day city court sentence for attaching himself to the rail car, saying his only home is a celestial one.
Gouls J Kampe foreman of the trimming department at Locomobile Co of Bridgeport was surprised at his home on a planned farewell gathering last evening. Associates presented him with substantial tokens of esteem as he leaves for new work, and friends wish him prosperity in his new position.
In New London on June 17 a man claiming to be Walter Prierie of New York City ransacked cottages at Crescent Beach and nearby summer colonies. Caught at home, much stolen property was recovered from his cottage. valuables had been pawned for funds. He is held without bail for further examination ahead of a Friday hearing.
A reader-advisory exchange notes no fixed rules for readers and invites frank, conscientious guidance. The subscriber clarifies plasters are for removing coins from the body, and asks for a stamped self addressed envelope to supply further address directions.
Professor George Spieea former chair of oratory at Villa Nova and Notre Dame addressed 500 at Seaside Park last night. He argued society owes every man the opportunity to work and analyzed social conditions before and after the factory system. He noted eighteenth century workers lived by hand labor, but now production rises while distribution flaws make jobs scarce and hinder workers from obtaining goods.
Havana June 11 Engineers handling the Maine salvage say there will not be enough salvage to cover removal costs. The rusted hull is in such poor condition that usable gear is ruined. Pumps are set to spray water to loosen mud five feet deep in spots. A full examination will not occur until next week.
New York June 17 brisk buying marked the opening when many stocks rose fractionally. After 15 minutes declines appeared, market turned dull by 1 am and government bonds held steady while other bonds strengthened. By close, dull but firm tone with room traders buying back recent stock sales caused moderate gains from early first hour levels.
Turn Verein teams from Rockville New Haven Hartford Meriden New Britain and Waterbury compete in the annual state turn festival in Rockville today.
One of the city’s largest regattas begins off Steeplechase Island with 70 power boats entered across classes F to A. Events include handicaps, multiple courses around Black Rock, Point No Point, and Middleground, with prizes such as silver cups, clocks, and rubber boots.
Officials from Old Saybrook and Lyme travel to New London to lease the ship Colonel Ledyard of Thames Ferry Co to replace the Colonial destroyed by fire at Old Saybrook. The Ledyard will vastly increase capacity for autos and passengers. A regatta committee leads the replacement effort, with Whitney as chairman and other members named.
Park City Yacht club officials and Mohawk Berkshire Yacht club members organize committees for the regatta. Ex officio Commodores oversee, printing and course duties assigned. Clubhouse on Stratford Avenue hosts prize ceremonies and an entertainment dance for members and ladies.
Torrington police investigate after Maurice Bankin’s Main Street residence was entered last night. A thief stole $110 and a gold watch while Bankin slept, leaving a clue. No one was awakened.
Special from United Press Torrington June 17 The trial of Joseph Albano on a charge of shooting with intent to kill Nicholas Pennsalace opened in police court today. Only two witnesses had been heard by noon and a dozen more were promised to extend the session into the late afternoon. Albano pleaded not guilty.
A derailment 47 miles east of Toronto killed one man and injured 25 as the Grand Trunk international limited derailed while traveling 60 mph. The Capitol A Pullman carried 30 Massachusetts delegates to a boot and shoe workers convention. several injured include Hector Dauphinas and Henry Kimbell.
Marriage returns announced today show Arnold Dawson 26 and Jane Dawson both of this city wed by Justice Reuben H. Bucher of Ansonia. Also Paul Gene Cer Wart Peterson janitor of New Haven wed Annie L. Gerber daughter of Jacob and Anna Gerber of this city. John W. Clark 23 painter of New Haven and Mary L. Wass daughter of Thomas G. and Margaret Wass of this city joined May 15. Leone Carnegie colored of this city and Joseph E. Brown colored of New Haven listed as wed.
The United States battleship Delaware reached Torquay England on June 17 to participate in the coronation naval review. It will be the most powerful battleship in the fleet for the event.
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