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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
3
A 13 year old girl was found shot to death in a woods patch six miles north of Utica New York, in a report filed from June 23. The article also includes probate notes on the estate of F Reilly and a variety of assorted items from United Press dispatches.
In Newtown on June 22 1910 Patrick F Hayes aged 29 died friends invited to attend funeral from the depot on arrival of train at 11 am Friday June 24 interment at St Michael's cemetery.
Manager Gene McCann announced that pitcher John Waller and Floyd Clunn have been reinstated after a conference with the players. Both apologized for actions and pledging to redeem themselves with vigor and effort in the upcoming game against Hartford. The reinstatement strengthens the club as a top pitching staff and eases the burden on Snyder Gibbs and Upham after yesterday’s game. Hagerdon was sent back to the New York Americans following that contest.
Federal Judge Landis sustained the demurrer for the National Packing Company against an indictment charging restraint of trade. He ordered a special Grand Jury to convene July 4 to further probe the case and a seven man venue was drawn. United States District Attorney Sims said he would amend the bill for presentation to the Grand Jury.
Louis N. Harvard a chauffeur for George S. Hill manager of Warner Bros hose supporter dept was arrested by Special Policeman Clifford Gorgus on Fairfield avenue this afternoon for driving with an open muffler defying the 1909 automobile law Hill acted as surety for Harvard in city court tomorrow morning.
Weather forces residents into parks and cool recesses as thermometers soar. A self registering unit in front of F. Lyman’s on Main Street recorded 92 degrees at 3 pm, the year’s high, with a note that sun exposure could push it 20 degrees higher.
Washington June 23 The first heat prostration of the year occurred when Representative Henry Barnett Democrat of Rochester Indiana collapsed in his bedroom, falling unconscious on the floor.
The heat wave in Philadelphia has claimed 26 lives as of early today, rising from 24 fatalities over the past three days. By 10 o clock the temperature stood at 35 degrees, underscoring the extreme conditions and ongoing toll of the scorching spell.
Washington June 23 Judge Pan Charlton broke down when Hoboken police announced a man confessed to being Porter Charlton and murdering his wife. The father declared I refuse to believe that it is my son and was unable to speak further.
Mrs. Lizzie Clifford, 29, of 35 Gilbert Street rear, swallowed an ounce of laudanum in a personal crisis. Dr. Bennett treated her with a stomach pump and she was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. Neighbors say the heat contributed to her intent.
Washington population reaches 331,069, announced by the census bureau. The 1900 census recorded 278,718 residents, marking an increase of 52,351 people or 18.8 percent, below the prior decade's 21 percent rise.
W C Brown of New York Central warned at the Minnesota State Bankers Association that the nation faces a grave crisis from rising food demand and growing gold supply. He linked high living costs to stagnant farm output, warned of declining grain exports, and urged increased agricultural production to avert national decay and credit instability.
A 35 year old woman's body was found in woods near Long Island City with a severed throat and evidence of a fierce struggle. A knife lay beside the body as police investigated the fatal assault reported in New York on June 23.
Patrick J Hayes former city resident dies in Newtown at age 25? years. Remains to be brought here for interment after a requiem mass at St Rose's Church with Rev Patrick Fox. Dorothea Polke wife of Frank Polke Sr dies at 26 Elias Street in her 17th year. She helped run undertaking and furniture business, was a St Joseph’s parish member and held several Masonic and Pocahontas offices. Survived by husband and five children with several grandchildren.
New Haven reports a family away at the Barnum Bailey parade when J J Cohane of 120 Carlisle street left doors unlocked and suffered theft of a gold watch, chain, and some cash. Police trace the loss to the owner's lapse. Arthur Rowbottom is fined five dollars and costs for setting a yard fire to discard circulars. Marguerite Touzzoli, 17, marries Joseph Grasso, 20, by Assistant Town Clerk Mullins.
Dusseldorf, Germany June 23 The Deutschland, the Lusitania of the sky, is preparing to depart for Friedrichshafen on a 300 mile return trip with first cabin passengers. Reports from the Berlin office say bookings are buoyant, with travelers paying 50 dollars for the voyage. The airship should leave tomorrow and reach Lake Constance nine hours after departure. Passengers praise the flight, noting steady motion, low vibration, an average height of 300 feet, and speeds up to 44 miles per hour as the craft traced the Rhine and surrounding landscapes.
Pequonnock Arcanum Samuel H Harris and Adelphian lodges of Odd Fellows dedicate a new hall celebrating Friendship Love and Truth. They spent over 10000 furnishing two large 93 by 42 ft lodge rooms with oak furniture green plush chairs cork flooring bronze electrofliers and baby grand pianos. The top floor houses a large dining hall with permanent tables and sliding doors will allow two rooms. The first meeting after July 1 will install new officers.
Anna Elizabeth McCarthy of this city is among the Commercial course graduates at Mt St Josephs Seminary Hartford. The commencement exercises were held yesterday with diplomas presented by Bishop John J Nilan.
New York reports John Claflin confirms buying an interest in Lord & Taylor, stating no change in operations or location. he may transfer control to United Dry Goods Company, pending further decisions.
Bulletin yard promotes women dresses and accessories with deep discounts on parasols from leading importers. Includes Chantecler and Persian styles in linen like silks and pongee, plus a wide array of forks, spoons, ladles, and utensils. Elevator access to 4th floor.
Rogers Hamilton table silver moves to a fourth floor showroom inviting visitors to judge its quarters and quality. The Connecticut makers offer XII grade plated nickel silver ware at reduced prices with tea spoons $2.75 per dozen, dessert spoons $3.50 per dozen, and table spoons $4 per dozen.
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