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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1913

Page

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Yost Athletes Win Many Prizes at Remington Event

The Remington Typewriter Company hosted a day of track events at its Syracuse plant featuring the Yost team from Bridgeport. Le Norris won the 29 yard dash, hurdles, and high jump. Loveday took dash honors and a relay medal. Gold service pins were awarded for long service. Remington athletic prizes totaled 250 and several workers received years of service awards. The team traveled from Bridgeport to New York for the event and returned that evening, with dinner at the Remington Country Club House.

Hairdies Brand Bridgeport F. A. W. Armatrons CW. Bur- Rees Diwbity Tabinwin Johnein W. E. McKenner Ctarrie H.W Loveday T. E Heenan John Rybacker James Spann Edward Reltis Marie Norris Loveday Withkn Carter Wiilar Norkheimer Hurmid Dabec Frank McCormick Harry Minn Remington Putnam Farniched Muale Thomas Bre- Cann Rimploves Monarth Facineinn Syracuse Vhce Seaman CW. Foerapas Mr. Craddy F. A.W. Accestrons G. Supplee Low Hescack

Strikers Return to Work Amid Scarcity of Helpers

Strikers return to work but report no helpers available as fatigue and confusion grip the city. The strike wanes with many workers still unwilling to cross picket lines while the recent death of Prosecutor Michael Dunn’s wife casts a somber tone over local affairs. Miss Eitenbel’s Garter Fisan cee of the Industrial Workers is indicted for not meeting strict demands, a case slated to come up soon.

Wee Michael Dunn

Japs Sound Gotham On Alien Land Law

New York June 2 The Japanese visitors, including Mr Okazaki a member of the Japanese parliament, arrived in New York amid debate on civil ownership and the alien land law. He will meet representatives of Japanese communities and deliver remarks as part of a ceremonial visit. Others accompanying him are expected to proceed to New York from various points in the United States on their official errand.

Gotham New York Sire Okashi Middle Okazaki Olezaki Tratm J. Soveda United States Fram Rarton

Auto Driven Vehicle Kills Boy in New Haven

A high school senior named Brock is suspected to have struck and killed Carl Rugstern on a street last Thursday. Police search for the driver while the coroner investigates the fatal incident as other youths were reportedly nearby.

New Haven Carl Rugstern M Street Auye Tota Brock Mmtleman Mamden Wat Nweon Reymond Brock Batare Young Reet JR

Wilson Reads His Currency Message And Appeals For Revision

President Wilson addressed Congress in a joint session urging immediate action to revise banking and tariff laws to aid business. He pressed members to set aside personal interests, support reform of the monetary system, and welcomed a unified push for currency legislation.

Wilson Washington Congress House of Representatives House Senate Tld Besis la Bist Jm Wilaon

Tremont Hotel to Commission Hear Remonstrance on Penn Road Transfer

Albany June 23 An investigation into the wreck of a Pennsylvania railroad excursion train at Cuylerville left 50 injured. Rochester reports said all three dozen injured are doing well. Pennsylvania agent J D Haynes cited a broken bolt on the tender as the likely cause and dismissed tie rot rumors. The Tremont hotel transfer hearing on State Street faces opposition from Angus McKensie who filed a remonstrance amid declining business and rival saloon pressure. A county hearing is set for next Thursday before the commissioners.

Lower State Street Angus McKensie John Weldon Jack New York Albany Pannevivenia Cirleyrills Public Service Prada Gooke-aigerer Livingston County Rochester Cuylerville Pennsylvania Railroad J.D. Haynes

Trinity Class Day Exercises at Trinity College Hartford

Trinity College held class day exercises on campus with the Fellows of the Corporation and Tripod association meeting beforehand. The Tripod publication comes under corporate management with capitalization details, gold trophies were awarded to several players, and seniors and alumni joined reunions and socials as the day began.

Hartford Northam Tower Trinity College Corporation Tripod Association Trinity Tripoa John B. Moore Charles H. Collett A. J. UcHeurax Jewett City Conn Harvey B. Warner Samuel B Byison Albany N. T Kenneth B Case West Hartford Alien B. Cook Kew York City Adtine Easton Mad T. G. Brown Norwich S. Swift Jona Oh Moore Geneva Allan B Conk Yonkers L & Adkins Cnes BH Binson Barber Jr C. H. Collett Dover N. Hy Clase

Twenty Divorces to Be Heard Tomorrow

The superior court will hear twenty divorce cases tomorrow as part of clearing the docket before the summer recess. The session is expected to run through the morning and possibly into the afternoon, addressing a full day of dissolution actions.

Summer Schedule Changes on New Haven Road

The summer timetable for New Haven Road takes effect today with several train time adjustments. Eastbound services via Waterbury to Hartford shift earlier and later times, while westbound departures from 8:50 to 8:51 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. are altered or abandoned, affecting midday and evening runs.

New Haven Road Tsins Bridgeport New Haven East Board Gartford Waterbury Hareford

Two Cops Cleared by Acting Police Chief in Broad Street Probe

Martin Gottschalk and Robert Bea, patrolmen of the headquarters squad, were summoned before Acting Superintendent George Arnold after a Broad Street resident complained they did not arrest a woman who allegedly annoyed him last week. The investigation reportedly vindicated the officers. Gottschalk, appointed in 1905, has a solid reputation, while Egan, a new appointee, is well regarded in the department.

Martin Gottschalk Robert Bea Department of Police George Arnold Broad Street Tha Palmer Gottschalk Egan

Autos and Teams Wait for Harvest Hands at Depot

Twenty one automobiles and twenty one teams waited at the depot for harvest hands, but arrivals were late. The county needed 380 more harvest hands, yet few are coming to fill the demand.

Pratt Ke Tran

Shepherd in critical condition after Fairfield crash

John B. Shepherd, 25, Meigs & Co. salesman, and several others were injured when a Studebaker collided with a Pierce Arrow near Church corner Fairfield Avenue. Shepherd remains unconscious with possible skull fracture and brain concussion. George Pinzillo and Maurice Birdensr driven. Miss Marjorie Winant and Garrett Winant involved. Driver Birdener held on bail. investigation continues.

John B. Shepherd Meigs & Co Lulla B. Shepherd Norman Street Galen Hospital Myrtle Avenue Fairfield Shepherd Gordon Williams Daniel Williams Nellie Williams George McCormack McCormack Dantel Williams Ccar Studebaker Compo Beach Church Corner Fairfeld Fairfield Avenue Pierce Arrow Garrett E. Winant New York George Pinzillo W. 144Th Street Marjorie Winant Maurice Birdensr Williams Winant Den Pierce Gordon Willams Daniel Rourke & Rourke Dan Williams Mills’ Gatazs Galen Shepperd Birdener George Smith

Rich miserly woman dies in want at 75 in San Diego

Anna Lerson, 75, died alone in a small room in San Diego after living frugally on cans and tobacco. Despite $14,000 in banks and property in Kansas City and Denver, she was found dead by the room’s proprietor who believes she had been dead about two days. No known relatives. Emma Brother of Altona Illinois notified.

An Diego Cal Kansas City Denver Anna Lerson Cig Tooming Ste Fler Emma Broher Altona Ills

Chicago's Aged Printer Dies At 86

Frederick William Brookes, a New York immigrant who arrived by special train, died in Chicago at age 86. He was among the citys first printers and served at the Chicago Democrat, the final newspaper to operate on the Chicago press.

Chicago Frederick William Brookes New York Chicago Democrat

Bridgeporters on Cruise Aboard Gunboat Machias

About thirty members of the Third Division Connecticut Naval Reserve from Bridgeport joined the First Division in New Haven to sail the Gunboat Machias. They practiced longitude and latitude drills, man overboard procedures, and other exercises off the coast. A shore visit to Fisher's Island included entertainment by the local medical corps and militia, with officers receiving honors. A buoy signaling a man was recovered within three minutes, and the unit returned to Bridgeport Sunday evening in high spirits.

Bridgeport

Legacy left by Seymour resident Wooster to town and heirs

Under the will of the late Charles B Wooster retired carriage manufacturer and public official of Seymour the estate valued about 109000. Mrs Jessie Sherwood and John G Bassett receive 8000 each. Many charitable and public bequests noted and the residuary legacy goes to the town of Seymour for maintenance of a public library.

Charles B. Wooster Seymour Jessie Sherwood John G. Bassett

Million IR Gold Arrives From Nome

A million dollars in gold, the first Nome shipment of the year, reached Seattle on the steamers Senator and Storts, completing their initial voyage of the season. Six-figure sum marks early Alaska gold flow, reflecting renewed mining activity and coastal trade.

Seattle Wash Nome Alaska

Horseman killed thrown from wagon in Connecticut

Bethlehem Connecticut June 22 Chanel Zudetanpic of Waterbury was killed when thrown from a wagon after his horse bolted. A brother in law was also thrown but unharmed. The men had been visiting. Zudetanpic leaves a widow.

Bethlehem Conn Chanel Zudetanpic Waterbury Beine Zudetanpic

W. W. Members Pinched For Incendiary Speeches

Eighteen men alleged to be members of the Industrial Workers of the World were jailed in Omaha on June 23 for incendiary speeches and disturbing the peace at a downtown market area. A large crowd watched the arrests but no one interfered with police.

Omaha Industrial Workers of the World

Driver Cleared in Fatal Crash Faces Fine in Orange Court

New Haven June 23 Frank Sherones of Waterbury was exonerated from criminal responsibility in a West Haven killing. He was not prosecuted on any charge other than operating an automobile without a license. The Orange town court imposed a 325 dollar fine plus costs.

New Haven Frank Sherones Sf Waterbury Alice Fritz West Haven Orange Town

Escaped Convicts Nabbed Near Ossining Prison

In Ossining New York on June 23 Maurice S cufford and William Forbes two trusties who escaped Sing Bing prison last night were captured early today within two and a half miles of the prison walls. They hid in the village all night then at daybreak resumed their flight along a busy road. A bicycle patrol spotted them and soon they were surrounded and taken into custody. Both men bore briar scratches and expressed relief at returning to the prison.

Ossining Maurice Scufford William Forbes Sing Bing

Sufi militant attempt to wreck London Plymouth train

A suspected militant suffragette attempted to wreck an express train from London to Plymouth in a tunnel near Devonport. A motor man found heavy sleepers between the rails after a contact, sleepers removed, and the train resumed without mishap.

London Whst Plymouth Devonport London Southwestern Railway

City bans mulberry trees to curb skirt despoiling

Manhattan June. City commissioners approved an ordinance ordering all mulberry trees removed and burned after women complained ripe fruit from the trees spoiled their skirts. The measure targets curbside trees to protect modesty and public street appearance.

Manhattan Kee

Coroner Phelan Calls High New Haven Officials to Stand

Coroner John J. Phelan resumed the Stamford wreck inquiry in the County Court house at 3 20 pm. Officials present included J Bardo general manager New Haven system C Woodward general superintendent C A Joy general brake inspector J A Diroege superintendent Shore Line Division Charles J Doherty and his bondsman John H Dillon. Joy testified about 25 years in railroading and his duties including air brakes while other witnesses struggled with exact inspections and purchases. The hearing debated inspection rules and whether prior inspections could have revealed engine or car deficiencies that day.

Stamford John J. Phelan County Court House J. Bardo New Haven C. . Woodward C. A. Joy J. A. Diroege Shore Line Chas. J. Doherty John H. Dillon New Haver CT Joy Joy Centerdaie Borton

Monty Clarkson Dies After Long Illness at 51

Mountfort Clarkson longtime Bridgeport Adams Express driver died at Bridgeport Hospital after heart disease followed by an appendectomy. Born in Black Rock he was known for kindness to children, horses, and dogs. Survived by sister Jona Clarkson and sisters Julia and Caroline.

Mountfort Clarkson Bridgeport Adams Express Company Monty” Clarkson Fairfield Avenue Black Rock Monty” Clirkson United Sates Express Company U. S Monty” Starkson Adams Company Astilinese Ha Ts Jona Clarkson Julia Caroline

Pacifics and Southport Firemen Parade Tomorrow Morning

The Southport Fire Department with Norwalk drum corps will arrive in the city early tomorrow, leaving Southport at 9 o clock and heading to Pacifics headquarters. At 9 o clock the Pacifics with the Wheeler and Wilson band and Southporters with their arm corps will march from Bulls Head along Main Street to the center for a short parade before the train leaves at 9 20 for the Volunteer Firemen celebration in Milford. All Pacifics members with uniforms and equipment must report to headquarters this evening.

Southport Norwalk Pacifics Harp Pacifica Wheeler & Wilson Southporters Bulls Head Main Street Watr Mutford Perifics

M Loughlin Wins Big Match Abroad at Wimbledon

Ban Franciscn player M Loughlin defeats Hy Roper Bartech in the first round of the Taveiles Laws Tennis Champion. Beare records show scores 4 28 14 2 Bt.

Wimbledon Mbartee McLoughlin Ban Franciscn Hy Roper Bartech Ty Gehe Yo Beare

Judge Severe on Embezzlers

Boston, June 23. Judge Mirton sentenced Postmaster Robert Brepton and others to prison for embezzlement. Three defendants received terms ranging up to two years in jail for fraud involving forged orders and missing funds totaling $2,358. Lin stole $75 from the mail.

Boston Macovre Rentesom Momer Fendy Amd Lmimenor Lins

Weather Indications for New Haven and Surrounding Areas

Cloudy skies increase tonight with light snowfall early morning in parts of Connecticut. North central and southeastern regions expect fair conditions by morning. The south coast endures heavy rain and potential flooding with over an inch of rainfall in several counties. Temperatures trend lower eastward inland over northern districts.

Jony Morecam Connecticut Ollawns Cinrticusters North Central Esuth Pertti

Eastern Star Delegation in New Haven Sees Funeral of Patriach

A large delegation from Eastern Star visited New Haven on Saturday for the deflation of a mw ball by the Patriarchs. The event honored Lynn Dew, noted as the life snapapt of the sorps, with 35 in attendance. The ceremony and burial followed for Patrick Farrell of New York, one of the three children of Fetchet in garation.

New Haven Iodee Patriachhs Tau Dew Tim Ani Lynn Dew Nmbers Jacks Thre Trey Gee Patrick Farrell New York

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