E H Dillon & Co. in Trade Item Note
A fragmented entry lists E H Dillon and Company's name with an amount and symbol terms, likely a ledger note or trade item reference from the period. No explicit date or location appears in the readable fragments.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
4
A fragmented entry lists E H Dillon and Company's name with an amount and symbol terms, likely a ledger note or trade item reference from the period. No explicit date or location appears in the readable fragments.
Night Watchman Laby interrupted a wholesale robbery at G. Drouve Co. sheet metal works, uncovering three rolls of sheet copper buried near the freight sheds with six more rolls found nearby. Burglars accessed the yard through a window and likely carried heavy rolls out, with a roll valued at about 150 dollars. Laby provided a description of the suspect to police.
A June 23 United Press report from New York says two cars on a Coney Island scenic railway toppled over an embankment of about 50 feet. Five people were killed or fatally injured and nine others seriously hurt. all victims are local except Henry Fletcher of Los Angeles, who was reported dying at Coney Island Hospital. Police launched a strict investigation and licenses for several scenic rides may be withdrawn after changes to operation are made. The hot weather drew a large crowd and trains ran at full capacity.
An advertisement claims Cyrus Wart Remover can swiftly remove a disfiguring wart on the face with pain free treatment in a few days. It notes availability at The Cyrus Pharmacy located at 263 Fairfield Avenue and 16 Cannon Street.
Local ads promote H Dillon & Co offering a range of hats and veil options at lower prices than competitors. G W Fairchild & Sons tab multiple optical items and watches. Also advertises 1:30 pm weekday and Sunday steamer excursions from Fairfield avenue wharf to Port Jefferson with 6 pm return, touting cool breezes and invigorating sounds.
United Press reports from Oyster Bay June 22 that a new tennis court replicates the old Roosevelt court at Sagamore Hill. Colonel Roosevelt plans a future lineup of players including James R. Gid Gifford Pinchot and William Loeb Jr. as guests arrive for matches with Hamilton Club delegates. A visiting journalist, James T. Williams Jr., is seen with Ethel Roosevelt, hinting at possible future marriage prospects for the Roosevelt family.
New York June 22 Italian detective squad reports no trace of Michael Scimeca four year old son of Dr Mariano Scimeca kidnapped from his home on Prince Street. The physician, a leading Italian doctor in the city, has received over 20 blackmail letters signed Blackhand demanding 500 to 5000 dollars or the child would be killed.
Washington June 22 The House Military Affairs Committee reported favorably on Representative McLachlan's resolution calling upon the War Department to reveal the nation's preparedness to repel a Pacific coast invasion. Rumors say the War Department will provide Congress with full details. Support poured in from military authorities and Western residents urging the department to disclose the actual facts.
Scranton reports two unidentified Italians found dead in the roadway today in South Scranton. One man was shot four times in the abdomen and the other once. They were about twenty and thirty years old. The younger carried $49 in his pocket. Police believe the other man was held up for robbery, resisted, and killed one of his assailants.
Record crowd attends the City Normal School public teaching day as the class of 1910 showcases charts, room-by-room lessons, and art displays under Miss Jackson and Miss Rosenthal. Mary Marafi is highlighted as best writer with strong scholarship and music. Seniors present Cantoria relief gift, plant class ivy, and depart for commencement next Tuesday evening.
Polis patrons are assured of a cool theater inside despite outside heat by a new cooling apparatus. The Poli Players deliver strong performances in The Hypocrites with Ince as Rev. Edgar Linnell and Fleming as Rachel Neve praised by critics. Miss Guerin sings between acts and Roosevelt views are shown on the Electrograph. Next week rehearsals begin for The All of the North. A portable gas lamp from Bridgeport Gas Fixture Company will be given away next Monday.
Foster Hose Supporter Company of New York sues Thomas P. Taylor of Bridgeport in Hartford federal court seeking injunction and accounting for alleged patent infringement on Ella Foster Young’s abdominal pad and hose supporter. Taylor asserts a license, judge Platt reserved decision.
The editor laments rising personal crisis reports tied to poverty and self harm, noting a shift from pistols to poison to gas. He argues poverty drives these acts and warns against repeating a history of societal failure amid economic disparity. B. Vigilant, Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word.
John M. Donnelly won the election to lead the Connecticut State Eagles at Stamford, breaking a prearranged slate. Bridgeport delegates backed Donnelly over T. S. Beck, with Donnelly later tied to county sheriff prospects. Officers named include J J Dewey president and P J Armstrong secretary. The State convention reported 5,240 members and 20 of 21 Aeries affiliated, plus field day planned at New London on August 18. Also notices a summer cold advisory urging Foley's Honey and Tar from F B Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
A hearing on transferring Mathias Ocko’s liquor license from Cannon Street to Pembroke and Arctic Streets drew strong opposition from remonstrants. Property owner Frederick Mullins and local residents cited saturation of saloons, while Rev. Paul Satorovsky saw distance from his church as a factor. despite some support, the commission withheld a decision.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company has for days been filling the harbor south of the roller lift bridge. It plans to reclaim a large land parcel between the harbor line and shore from Congress Street Bridge to Stratford Avenue Bridge. A government inspector watches as trains carry material to the bridge and workers shovel it into the water. thousands observe from the footbridge.
Famous socialist author Jack London was involved in a fight in a private room of Timothy Muldowney’s saloon in Oakland California. London was ordered removed from the premises and his case heads to the police court for a sequel today.
London's face was badly battered during a fight with bartender Muldowney who was arrested on an assault and battery charge. London promised to appear as a witness against him.
Berlin June 22 Kaiser leaves for Hamburg with injured leg bandaged and resting on cushion to sail on the Royal Yacht Hohenzollern to Kiel observers. he is guest of Herr Ballin as hundreds of yachtsmen gather, two physicians accompany him following sister in law Princess Feodora's death. Funeral services for Harvey H. DeWolfe largely attended at 1347 Boston Avenue with interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
New Haven forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday with no defined storm east of the Rockies. Pleasant general conditions with light showers in parts, temperatures near 0 in spots, and readings of 94 in Washington and Philadelphia. In New York, Wall Street opens with fractional declines but quickly improves, rail issues rise, and government bonds hold. midday trading shows many stocks at high levels.
Delegates from Venezuela at the Pan American conference in Buenos Aires propose forming a confederation of South American nations to boycott American goods in response to perceived U S meddling. They argue the United States sought to dictate South American politics after the Castro overthrow and enforcement of claims against Venezuela.
Montague Charles Eliot grandson of the third Earl of St Germans wed Agnes Post daughter of the late Arthur Post in St George's church Han over Square London Guests included the Duchesses Roxburghe Marlborough and Somerset A large reception followed and the couple began a continent honeymoon Eliot friend of King Edward faces a doubtful path to the Earldom due to succession gaps
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