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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
3
Captain Jack Crawford writes for United Press in a playful verse greeting Teddy Roosevelt. The poet asks how the world treated him during expeditions, praises his jungle and desert adventures, and notes Roosevelt's London play that drew attention. The piece ends with a welcoming chorus: Howdy Teddy, Howdy do.
An organ recital will be given by Mr Walter EB Hartley at the Southport Congregational Church Monday at eight o'clock. Hartley earned a bachelor of music degree at Yale and has won the Steinert prize of 100 dollars for best original composition in major musical forms. He plans to sail for Paris to study organ with Widor.
Death notices from Norwalk and New Haven list George Washington Neubauer William A McCormack Mary D Kennel Joseph E Smallwood with funeral details and interment at St Michael's Cemetery Prince Edward Island and St Augustine's church events outline service times and burial plans for June 19 and June 20 1910
Tex Rickard vows to sue Governor Gillett and Attorney General U S Webb to recover losses from the Jeffries Johnson bout dispute. He says the fight will be held and Reno Nevada is a likely site while San Francisco stalls the decision. Rickard asserts the delay cost him a fortune and he will pursue legal action.
The funeral honors Sheriff Doolan in Bridgeport featured a large turnout of deputy sheriffs led by Sheriff S. E. Hawley, Ladies of Charity, and a solemn mass at St. Michael's with tributes by Father Sweeney. Pallbearers from Bridgeport Elks, including Ivers and Ryder, carried the casket as a long funeral cortege passed. Rail bill action follows with final House consideration set for today.
Mrs W C Knemmel closed her evening class for dresscutting and dressmaking with a reception and dance at Lincoln hall last night, marking the close of the season for the school.
Washington June 15. The Privileges and Elections Committee decided to investigate bribery charges in the election of William Lorimer to the Senate during Congress recess. Senator Burrows reported the resolution to the Senate.
Rock Creek Kentucky June 18 Rival Baptist ministers Rev Robert Vannover and Rev Isaac Perry battled with knives in the Rock Creek Baptist Church pulpit. Vannover was fatally wounded with throat cut ear to ear and died minutes later. Blaine Perry, said to have helped, is jailed with his brother in Williamsburg. Church Hoes named as possible instigator.
County Commissioners will hear remonstrances against license transfers in this city Monday. At 11 a.m Daniel Connery faces remonstrants led by the Whiting Mfg Co over a transfer, at noon George Tarasewick’s transfer is heard with Bullard Machine Tool Co leading the remonstrance, and at 2 p.m Matthias Ocko will be heard. John Noden, who forfeited a $200 bond in Common Pleas, is likely to lose his license, reducing city saloons to fall below the 150,000 population threshold before new licenses can be issued.
Chicago June 18 Thirty two aviators including Glenn H Curtiss Charles K Hamilton J C Mars and Charles E Willard will take part in an aero meet in Chicago on July 2 3 and 4 the Colonial Aero Club announced today with the event expected to attract prominent flyers from across the country.
The torpedo boat destroyer Warrington, the fourth of this type built at the Cramps Ship yard, was launched today in Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Patten christened the vessel, named for Admiral Warrington who commanded the Peacock in 1813. The boat is 295 feet long.
Cleveland June 18. A trust busting suit against the Great Lakes Towing Company and a score of subsidiaries was filed in Federal Circuit court by District Attorney Day. The action cites Sherman anti trust law alleging a monopoly in Great Lakes towing. Day pursued after a week with Attorney General Wickersham. petition signed by the Attorney General. The suit aims to dissolve towing contracts and will be prosecuted locally. results will speak for themselves.
Forecast from New Haven indicates fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. A disturbance moved eastward from near Atlantic City and is now near Eastport, Maine, with conditions favoring continued fair skies and slightly higher temperatures in the vicinity.
Frank Florian, chairman of the Bridgeport Epworth League Group, requests correction of last night’s Stratford and Fairfield news items about the Southport rally. He says two special cars carried full seating, the Southport church was filled, and group spirit is stronger than ever despite rain, asserting the rally was successful.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Bogey widow of Daniel Bogey was held at 8:30 a.m. from 1153 North Avenue and at St Patrick’s Church with a solemn high mass by Father Nihil. Pallbearers were William Forestelle Edward Fitch James Redmond Martin Dowling Joshua Rockey and James Oliver. Interment followed at St Michael’s. Joseph E. Smallwood died last evening at 1542 North Avenue after a long illness aged 30. He is survived by his widow father three sisters and three brothers.
Four men used United States mail sacks to muffle the blast at the Prior Creek Oklahoma post office and escaped with 5000 in stamps and 15 in cash. The robbery occurred today and police searched the area for suspects.
Washington reports the House approved the conference report on the railroad bill by viva voce vote. The measure now proceeds to the President for signature.
The Meissen royal manufactory kept strict secrecy with guards and oaths, a fortress-like setup, and a warning motto. Foreman escaped to Vienna, spreading the secrets. Brown insures his insurance money, gifts his wife a diamond necklace each birthday, and faces the ninth missing present. A salt superstition tale from Fon tainebleau contrasts royal etiquette with looming war as Germany advances.
A Life editorial advocates passing the plate at church weddings to help cover rising costs. It argues ushers could collect donations before the bride arrives and notes cash gifts are more practical than traditional presents. The piece imagines headlines noting vast collections rather than lists of gifts.
During the 1812 burning of Washington Dr. Thornton stood before the guns guarding the patent office and challenged the British with a pledge to shield the nation's depository of ingenuity. His sacrifice spared the building, which later burned with its contents twenty four years later in a fire.
A dialogue riffs on absurdity as a man, cast as a married character, wears the same overcoat after what is said to be five years. The exchange, playful in tone, hints at theater or performance with a comic undertone.
First class mechanics needed with experience. Apply Monday morning between 8 and 9. Bridgeport Auto Co located at 388 Fairfield Ave.
New York detectives sweep liners along the bay seeking Porter Charlton, husband of a Lake Como murder victim, as Italian police request alerts to Charlton. American officials differ on whether Charlton fled to America or remains tied to a double murder theory at Lake Como. Divers paused after one third of the lake coverage.
Customs officers spent an hour and a half inspecting the Roosevelt party baggage at the Hamburg American docks in Hoboken. Seven pieces were searched, revealing an enlarged rhino photograph inside a sealed cartoon can. Roosevelt, as special ambassador, declined special entry and chose to be treated as an ordinary citizen.
Paris June 18 Mme Lena Cavalieri renowned prima donna wed Robert Chanler of Poughkeepsie N Y at the Mairie of the Eighth Arrondissement. A marriage license was issued today to James Bergeson and Emma Roberts both of this city. Fire Department transfers reorder crews as auto chemical experience spreads with moves between engine and chemical units.
John Birmingham sues Dr. Bryan D. Sheedy in Superior Court for $4000 over a loan. Birmingham claims Sheedy lent $2500 but the note records $3500 and seeks a more specific statement of his mental fitness at the relevant time.
Chicago on June 18 saw relief from a heat wave that caused six deaths and many prostrations. Temperatures peaked at 91 yesterday with high humidity. today forecast to stay under 87 degrees. Judge Nobbs hosts visiting probate judges from Hartford Windsor Rockville and welcomes J D Phelps on a car tour and dinner at Lehmann's shore house.
Boston reports the bodies of Walter Hanscom and Mrs Annie Stuart found in Bickford's livery stable in Gorham. Authorities deem murder and attempted death by self harm or attempted murder and death by self harm. Unclear who fired the shot. Stuart is a hotel employee whose husband works in the West. Gaelic Athletic Club members from Bridgeport plan a body march to St Patrick's church dedication with time of meeting noted.
The article extols the outdoor call and urges readiness with proper wearables and tools. It highlights options for men’s and women’s outdoor gear including flies for fishing, canoes and tents for camping, and general equipment to fit every outdoor pleasure.
The Bride's store showcases ready to inspect kitchens dining rooms and home settings with guidance from staff. It emphasizes free expert help and fair prices for items like gas ranges utensils silver linen china and rugs to help young couples furnish their first homes.
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