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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
5
A mid air collision today killed Captain Du n4 Uéeutenant Meignan of the army. The crash occurred during flight exercises as both aircraft collided, leaving a scene described as one of the most sanguinary aviation accidents in recent memory. Local authorities investigated the incident and mourn the loss of the two officers.
Early today the Victor mine in Hastings district suffered an explosion entombing 13 men. One was rescued alive while 12 others reportedly perished. Rescue teams work to reach the entombed workers as officials investigate the cause.
A Cambridge car collision near the square station in Boston results in two fatalities and multiple injuries. A motorman was in charge of the elevated lines amid a ongoing strike. authorities report this as the 31st accident on the elevated system.
An advertisement itemized a range of rubber products including gands, tennis shoes, bath items, air cushions, collars, coats, boots, hoses, bicycle tires, automobile parts, baby carriages, carriage tires, repairing materials, and sheeting. The list emphasizes hardware and consumer goods available for purchase.
Chicago June 18 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and John B Lennon treasurer are in Chicago preparing labor demands for the platform committee. Gompers declines to specify items he will press and says he may travel to Baltimore after hearings to gauge committee treatment and vote prospects.
Local items report a youth suspected in recent thefts including $106 in cash and gold from Charles Maroney’s home. The piece notes other burglaries such as William Meeker’s horse and Mollivan’s cafe break-in. Community happenings include Hope Chapel festival schedule, garden tours, and visits by out-of-town guests.
A sequence of tense evenings in Westport ends with Sheriff Eli B. Meade pursuing a group of Polish residents after a confrontation at Harris corner Greens Farms. The pursuit leads to a raid on a house, arrests in Norwalk, a held hearing, and a claim of threats against the sheriff. A separate incident reports a three year old injured by a rooster at William Burr’s farm with minor scalp wounds. The article also notes Staples High School class events and local community actions including fundraisers, an upcoming game against Fairfield, and local summer social arrangements.
Bridgeport suffrage leaders and prominent women evaluate Taft Roosevelt La Follette and Hughes. Mrs. Davis backs Hughes citing character and integrity while denouncing Taft and Roosevelt. Mrs. Hincks would back Hughes if a favorable platform emerges and weighs Wilson as a strong candidate.
Judge Reed and a jury in part two of the superior court heard testimony yesterday in the Wm J Ferris ap from Greenwich probate court. Ferris is guardian for several minor children of late Peter Mitchell, a well known cantor in Mianus. Mitchell left an estate valued at about 50000, with daughters to receive 400 each and boys 200 each, the widow holding life use of the residue. The appeal contends Mitchell was not competent when he made his will. trial was ongoing at press hour.
Miss DeForest rejects voting and opposes women obtaining the vote. She doubts suffrage will spread nationwide and says she would discourage the women's vote if equal franchise were granted. She offers no plan beyond that rejection.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Corneil spend festive days as guests in Springfield Massachusetts William Cook a teacher at the Academy is visiting War Center Massachusetts Ale attends reception at Clarks college Miss Hazel Sherwood substituting during his absence John Llen has returned from a visit with friends in Corona Uri Henry Wakeman has returned to her home at Samp Hill after visiting her mother Mrs Ganford in Weston George Beninett loses a cowrie or course Mrs Millie Staples closes her school in Trumbull and will vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Coleman Rockwell at Jump Carrie Nichols returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Buert Nicholf Sport notes follow.
A schedule lists a Hill Gun Giub tournament with six clubs and prizes at 9 a.m. Saturday. A Strawberry Ice Cream Festival with attractions is planned near the Vince Sept church lawn on Saturday evening June 22. Harmony Grange discusses Education with Town School committee and teachers. Town School committee plans a summer program and fall term prep. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Winans of New Rochelle. D. M. Burr, Stove Club figure, attends Derby High graduation with Miss Sadie Burr of East Village among graduates.
Rev F W Barnett attends Providence class reunion. Four men depart for Hartford in Mr Abbott's car. Town Hall Friday June 23 hosts Boy Scouts vaudeville and minstrel show with local artists Meskier Thrall Opps. Honor list at Newtown High School includes many students with subjects and grades. several seniors receive all-subject honors. Trinity Notes announce Sunday sermon and guild meeting at Rectory. Knights of King Arthur continue activities.
Community schedule lists meetings in the guild room Thursday at 8, at Blakeman's home Friday at 3, and St Rose's notes on first communion instruction this week with Tuesday and Thursday sessions at 4. Joseph Keane service: Saturday morning at 9. Rev Sinnott leads devotion at Bethel Monday. Annual retreat at Keyner's. Picnic canceled and no monthly fee due in July. Instrel company hosted a Pest a day afternoon.
Senator Mithu Root spoke as temporary chairman at the Chicago convention urging unity and loyalty to the party. He warned that without organized consensus the party risks discord, with government effectiveness depending on coherent, disciplined action and support for principled progress.
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