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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

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Sigel Suspect Detained in Binghamton Case

Dispatches from Schenectady report detectives watching luggage at Alpha station after a Chinese man used a woman disguise to depart. The bagged trunks tied to a New York baggage agent and Cleveland forwarding, awaiting owner. Chung Sin admits warlike ties but retracts past claims of seeing Elsie Sigel strangled, now saying he saw her body after the killing. investigators press for truth amid threats from the Tong society.

Siery Sixyer New York Cenra Cleveland Bagenen Sopot Chung Sin Elsie Sigel Leon Ling Eighth Avenue Fale Leon Stacy Faein Ing Cao Enon Chung Miong Tong Revolutionary Society Leos Frese Srerwitz Seine

Fox Approves Judson Draft and Corrupt Practices Debate

A long dispatch reports Fox backing the Judson draft and amendments to the corrupt practices act. It notes George L. Fox of New Haven promoting its reform aims, including limiting candidate expenditures. The piece critiques the election court reach and calls for stronger state officer accountability, with commentary on lawmakers and court procedures. Also summarized is a New London death linked to family distress and the suicide of Lawrence Mo eget TR, highlighting survivor details and implicated relatives.

Jamer Regreus Brewtian George L. Pox New Haven Gornmor Lilley Stilcs Jodeon Vox Henator Scott Prac Cisetion Tale Jud Pon

Swift Bridgeport Pigeons Win Cup

Unclear text reports a Bridgeport area pigeon racing event with Swift Bridgeport Pigeons winning a cup. The item mixes about a violent incident involving a man named William Buttery and details on Bridgeport homing pigeons led by Fenton Christiansen, including race results from Trenton and Magnolia, with several names and addresses.

WEDDED AT TRINITY IN ROMANTIC MARRYING OF MASSON

A wedding from Trinity College united Faery I Masson of Galveston and Mike Starian Flags. Dr Fluvel G Luther, college president, officiated. Miss Fitlen Pings, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor with Louis Seeerenan of Windsor as best man. The couple will depart for Guivyeston on Saturday.

United Preas Anastrond Faery I Masson Galveston Trinity Collecnors Mike Starian Charlie Moet Pwex Fluvel G. Luther Atudenta Wena Louis Seeerenan New York Guivyeston

Twenty Pupils of St. Augustine's Receive Diplomas

Augustine's Parochial School Hall overflowed with parents and friends for the class of 0G graduation program. Twenty graduates received grammar school awards. ten girls and ten boys won diplomas for excellence in writing and busin ess methods amid cheers for the top performers.

ST. Augustine's Fe. Augustine's Ibeten Charles J. McElray Eleves

Widow Julia Bartram Dies at 74 in Fairfield

Julia Bartram widow of Myron Haynes died last evening at her home in Fairfield after a long illness. She was 74 and descended from an old family with many distant relatives. Abby D. Wakeman of Bridgeport was among survivors. Philip McGuirk, 35 year engineer at Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co., died at 610 Mathod Avenue after a short illness. He leaves a widow and three children.

Julia Bartram Myron Haynes A.“ W. Muurtram Clinton Avenue Fine Cramed Abby D. Wakeman Pairfield Fairfield Philip McGuirk Bridgeport Malleable Iron Company Hia Mathoed Avenue Rurtland

No License Denied for Sandow Brothers Saloon

County officials refused to grant the Sandow Brothers a saloon license at Bo Greenwich, Stamford. Hearing last week found the place unsuitable. Proceedings note the principal objectors as the Asted Ministers' Association.

Crimmimduners Sim Brothers Bo” Grnedwich Surest Stamford Atartoed Ministers’ Association

Policy cases continued to next Saturday in court

The cases of John D. Carpenter and Andrew Farrell charged with policy dealing were continued until next Saturday when they were called in the city police court this morning. E. O. Hull, counsel for the accused, was admitted to the court this morning.

John D. Carpenter Andrew Farrell E. O. Hull Council

Locomabile Co Driver Travers Hurt In Cup Race

The Locomabile Co driver Travers sustained injuries during the Vaniertilt cup race held Wednesday. Details on the accident and condition were limited, with observers noting Travers was among the top drivers before the incident.

Women Urged to Teach Chinese Sunday School Work

Theodore T. Phillips, superintendent of the Chinese Sunday school at First Baptist, argues that men are scarce as teachers and that women should provide individual instruction to prevent Chinese youths from remaining in pagan belief and ignorance of language and customs. He favors progress but cautions against assuming men would teach better.

Theodore ‘T. Phillips Mirst Baptist Church Chinsee Phillips Americas Phillina

Before June's End Many Will Wed Delightful Parcel

The town clerk office lists marriage licenses issued to Charlotte A Reilly daughter of John Reilly George Benham clerk Helen P Brown daughter of Gtr and 3iix Churien E Brown George W Brown engineer Btlen OM Mason daughter of James G Madison William H Col bookkeeper Florence Tempor daughter of Israel Tempor al Thomas Wilkes Jr corset cutter Stratford to Elizabeth Horechier daughter of Martin Horechier Louis Pollard suit presser New Haven Bertha Thorn Lorengo Clamestra Philadelphia to Sfaud DiFonce

William A Charlotte A Reilly John Reilly George Benham Helen P. Brown Gtr 3Iix Churien E. Brown George W. Brown Auss Btlen OM Mason James G. Madison Wiliam H. Col Plorence Tempor Israel Temporal Thomas Wilkes, Jr Stratford Elizebeth Horechier and Stra Martin Horechier Louis ‘Pollard Suit Presser New Haven Bertha Thorn Lorengo Clamestra Philadel Pia Mise Sfaud DiFonce

Hadley Denounces Bishop Charges At Yale Word Battle

President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale University avoids public quarrel with Bishop Fumes McFaul of Trenton amid charges from Reading universities including Yale urging to undermine faith and freedom. The formal statement signals reaction to radical Shakespearean utterances and Catholic clergy concerns.

United Press Mew Haven Arthur T. Hadley Yale University McFaul Trenton N. J Reading Yale Wan Ace Tephy Fishon T Nim

Murphy Mechanic Dies Viciously At R R Station

Edward Murphy a Bristol Engineering Co. employee from North Adams Mass met a quick death at Bristol Conn after a train collision. He vaulted a center track fence attempting to catch a departing eastbound train and was struck by an inbound fast freight. Remains were scattered along the track as investigators search for identity details.

Edward Marphy North Adams Mass Bristol Engineering Co Bristol Conn Rourke & Rourke Murphy New Haven Parmer Bristol Weet Coset

Skilled Workman May Be Burglar

State Detective Frank Virelli again arrested Herbert Poole, a 30 year old plasterer from Stratford, on a June 8 burglary charge. Poole had prior 1807 warrant for stealing two cows from his father in law. the case was dropped by the father in law. He faces hearing tonight before Justice Charlee Fir Teck in Stratford. Poole reportedly drinks heavily at Ames.

William 2 Buttery Bayt Main Street Wanstricken Johns Fom Stratford Alexander Morrissey Lakemaw Sneritt Bridgeport Morrissey Tuocy Tim Morroissey Wil Lakeview Streight Fornis Courmital Midown Frank Virelli Herbert Poole Poole Eastford Idmaie Altiera Hollister Heights Charlee Fir Teck Ames

Veteran Masons Honor Bridgeport Man Today

More than 80 Connecticut Masonic Veterans gathered for their thirty ninth annual reunion in New Hartford. Officers elected included Reuben H. Tucker as venerable master and Dwight W. Kilburn as secretary with Henry Atwood as treasurer, as a committee was appointed to revise the constitution for the next reunion. After lunch the group visited Riverside Cemetery where a monument was unveiled for late William Wallace Lee, long active in the association.

New Hartford Connecticut Mason Ic Veterans’ Association Master Tucker Ansonis Kilburn Litchfield Atwood Waterbury Miaster Reuben H. Tucker Ansonin John Rowland Watt Humphrey Hmare Bridgeport Henry J. Smith Ansoning H. F. Parker Coventry Joseph Woolwarks New London Albert L. Hodge Roxsbury Robert W. Burke Middletown Dwight W. Kilburn Tiltonfield Henry Atwood Watterbury Harold Waldo Glaston John 1D Bishop Torrington Sentine Bat Pratt Winate Riverside Cemetery William Wallace Lee Association

Guests Narrowly Escape Fire At Lake George Hotel

A Lake George hotel fire caused near catastrophe tonight as guests fled from Fort William Henry Hotel. Manager Wile and 10 servants escaped in night clothing after a sudden blaze swept through the Adirondack lodging. Authorities estimate substantial property loss with no private effects saved. The fire’s cause remains unknown.

Lake George Hotel United Prone Glens Maile Fort William Henry Taka George Adirondack Wile

Ento jockeys and charges mark Joseph J. Wilson departure

An unclear report notes Joseph J. Wilson leaving a location amid references to Ento and a caterer venture. The text mentions charges and a possible court or committee context but is garbled, with several hard-to-decipher names and phrases.

Automobile Bill Passes House Despite Debate

In Bartford on June 24 the General Assembly swung through a heated session to pass the amended automobile bill after hours of parliamentary wrangling. The House approved Parker and Leet backed changes delaying the new schedule to December 3 for renewals, with several measures tabled or sent back to committees. The Senate focused on the Connecticut River bridge project and a substitute bill for a half million bond, plus a tax plan for trolley use on the bridge.

Farmer Bartford General Assembly Leet Committee On Malone Bristol D'Esopo Hartford Tomlinson Danbury Donn Willimantic House Msi- Tanti New Haven St. Joseph's Hospital Executive Department Senate Connecticut River Old Lyme Old Saybrook Blakeslee Committee On Appropriations Alsop Manwaring Bridgeport Connecticut Agricultural College George F. Payer New London

Dustin Farnum Testifies in Gould Separation Suit

Star of The Virginian Farnum could not attend in person due to illness. In deposition read in New York, he describes meetings with Katherine Clemmons Gould at St Regis Hotel and Bellevue Stratford, detailing visits, lunches, dinners, and a push to return to the stage. He denies impropriety and notes planned appearance next Monday.

Aplied Press New York Dustin Farnum Katherine Clemmons Gould Farnum Gould May Robson Elijah Sells Castle Pogram Far'sum St. Regis Paulson Mrs. Gould Philadelphia Bellevue-Stratford Mr. Gould Miss Sells Miss Robson Katherine Clemmons Boston Shearn Howard Gould

Monster Blackfish Weighing 1 000 Pounds Caught at New Haven

First fatal heat in New Haven claims Thomas Glynn aged coshman who died at the new hospital after suffering heat. He had no relatives in the city. The heat wave continues with residents urged to seek shelter and hydration.

New Haven United Press Thomas Glynn Coshman Ew Hospital

All June Heat Records Broken in Bridgeport

Bridgeport endured extreme heat with multiple record setting days. The hottest period typically centers around the noon hour, yet a peak between three and four PM drew residents to shade and cooling tea. Temperatures rose to unprecedented levels on several days this week, with small declines at a few three o’clock readings before resuming the heat.

Bridgeport

Calabia Liner Grounds On Canaste Reef Near Havana

The Hambure r American liner Calabria is aground on Canaste Reef between Havana and Matanzas after sailing from Havana yesterday. To the regret of her many friends, Ivy May Jones of the Commercial division was unable to attend the launch at Smith's Theatre on Tuesday evening.

United Press Havana Calabria Canaste Reef Matanzas Ivy May Jones Ness Deine Smith's

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