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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1910

Page

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Most Daring Hold‑Up Strikes Lynn Shoemaking Firm

Four men die in a loot attempt in Lynn Massachusetts as Landre gan of H Welsh and Landregan draws 7000 for payroll. Policeman Carroll killed. The hold up ends with a chase onto High Rock ledge a gunfight and three gang members killed or captured. One wounded yegg and a NY man Abbe Apson identified.

United Press Lynn Mass New England Massachupets Thomas H. Landregan H Welsh & Landregan James A James A. Car- Tell Willow Oxford Street Carroll Yeggs Landregan Ows Bessie Baker Pevere Thompson Abbe Apson East 22Nd Street New York

Catherine Tyer Weds Bernard J Melady at Sacred Heart

Miss Catherine Tyer and Bernard J. Melady were married this morning at Sacred Heart church by Rev. Father Sweeney. The ceremony honored May Tyer as bridesmaid and Wunnegan as best man. The couple left for a two week wedding trip to New York after visiting the bride's mother in Park Avenue.

Catherine Tyer Bernard J. Melady Sacred Heart Church Father Sweeney May Tyer Wunnegan Miss Tyer George C. Co Yost Co Park Avenue New York

Taft Urges Immediate Appropriation for Colorado Flood Aid

President Taft called Congress to quickly approve 1 million dollars to relieve Colorado river flood conditions. He urged a joint resolution authorizing emergency spending on both sides of the border with Mexico and cited past aid under Harriman. The measure passed in the House without debate, proposing 3 million in total for the President’s use.

Taft Colorado United Press Washington Colorado River Congress Harriman Republic of Mexico

Senator Gore bribery charges to be probed

Washington reports the Senate voted to pursue an inquiry into the Choctaw and Chickasaw affairs with focus on alleged bribery tied to contracts for legal services and land sales. The action follows Gore's charge of a $50,000 offer and potential larger sums as part of a Washington dispute over Indian lands and attorney fees.

United Press Washington Gore Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Kean Committee On Contingent House J. F. McMurray McMurray John M. Thursden Nebraska Chester I. Long Kan Sas Creager Bird McGuire Oklahoma Senator Gore Cecil Lyons Texas Carter White House

Bridgeport Claims Second City Status in Connecticut

President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade reports a supplementary census added 913 names, plus circus workers from the city, bringing total additions to 1,361 since the regular census in June. He expects Bridgeport to remain the state’s second largest city with about 102,950 residents after a 45 percent rise since 1900.

Fred Enos Board of Trade Enos Bridgeport

Wall Street Today Sees Early Losses Then Firm Close

New York stock trading opened with broad losses from fractions to over a point. After 15 minutes slight rallies emerged, leading issues recovering initial losses during the first hour. Closing shows firm bonds and a firmer market as St Paul stock strengthens amid Rockefeller buyback talk and general gains. Pal Moore defeats Snowball Broad at National Ice Club with a decisive third round uppercut.

United Press New York Liam St. Paul Board Room Rockefeller Pal Moore Quakertown Broad Merrie England National Ice Club

Fire disaster wakes Fairfield hotel guest

Frank Craig awoke in a smoke filled room at the Amazon Hotel on Fairfield Avenue when a cigarette sparked a mattress fire after he retired. Manager Gene McCann raised the alarm from the Atlantic Hotel and a bellboy alerted fire services from box 316. A lodger freed Craig and the landlord reported total room destruction.

Frank Craig Amazon Fairfield Avenue Philip Morris Gene McCann Atlantic Craig McCann the Atlantic Middle Golden Hill Streets Brunswick Cigar Store Pfan

Carpenters Union Anniversary Roast At Forest Park

The 25th anniversary of Carpenters and Joiners Union No. 115 was celebrated at Forest Park with a sheep roast. Prominent politicians city officials and employers’ leaders attended. The event signaled the union’s prosperity and camaraderie with friends. Funeral services for William James son of Mr and Mrs Andrew L Roker were held at their Fairfield Avenue home with Reverend William H. Lewis officiating. remains were taken to Woodlawn Cemetery in New York for interment.

Carpenters' and Joiners’ Union No. 115 Forest Park William James Andrew L. Roker Fairfield Avenue William H. Lewis St. John’s Episcopal Church New York Woodlawn Cemetery

Alienists to Decide Fate of Porter Charlton

Jersey City reports four eminent alienists to examine Porter Charlton over extradition to Italy for his wife Mrs Mary Scott Charlton s murder. If found insane he would be sent to a New Jersey asylum. if sane he may stand trial in Italy.

United Press Jersey City Porter Charlton Italy Mary Scott Charlton William D. Edwards A. M.hamilton Charles A. Dana Arlitz Fisher Porter Chariton New Jersey Attorney Edwards Chariton Charlton Rome America Como Foreign Office United States Leishman Lake Como Marquis di Sanguiliano Gaughy Palermo Gibraltar New York Consul Caughy Ispolatoff

Miller Named President of Army and Navy Club

Frank Miller, president of City National Bank, was chosen president of the Army and Navy Club at a Groton meeting yesterday. Other officers include vice presidents T. S. Bennett New Haven W. H. Palmer Jr Norwich W. C. Hillard New Britain B F Marsh Winsted secretary J W Knowlton Bridgeport treasurer George Whitney Hartford historian W H Catlin Meriden and executive committee member for three years W W C Stilton.

Frank Miller City National Bank Army and Navy Club Groton T. S. Bennett New Haven W. H. Palmer, Jr Norwich W. C. Hillard New Britain B. F. Marsh Winsted J. W. Knowlton Bridgeport George Whitney Hartford W. H. Catlin Meriden W. W. C Stilton

Zebra escapes at Mountain Grove cemetery fools guards

Burton H. Dorman, cemetery superintendent, spots a zebra in the vault doorway at 6:30 am. Alice, Barnum & Bailey’s prized zebra, escapes across the cemetery scattering laborers before fleeing to Dewey street and Black Rock. She’s recaptured and will rejoin the show in Gloversville Monday.

Burton H. Dorman Mountain Grove Cemetery Alice Barnum & Bailey Iranistan Avenue Dorman Cliff Berzac Maud Rana Dewey Street Alice Ia Black Rock Ash Creek America Barnum & Bailey Family Gloversville

Business Suspended at Union Hotel

The Union Hotel on Water Street suspended operations as proprietor Edward Farrell battles financial troubles. Brewery agent Alexander Poland secured $1,675 judgments in Common Pleas, then placed a lien on the property, ousting Farrell. Judge Carl Foster initially halting sheriff eviction but dissolved the injunction. the venue has been under a keeper. Farrell faced a new suit for $50 yesterday.

Union Hotel Water Street Edward Farrell Alexander Poland Farrell Common Pleas Court Alexander L. DeLaney Carl Foster Foster

City Shares In Earnings From Edison Dividend

Chicago June 25 City Control Jer Wilson received a 325313 check from the Commonwealth Edison Company as the city's share of earnings for the year ending May 1 The income from current sales totaled 10824470 with city at 3 percent and conduit space rentals 5792 with city at 10 percent A marriage license was issued today to John Francis Reddy and Florence Lena Campana with the ceremony slated for next Tuesday The groom is son of Hugh Reddy long associated with Pembroke street business

Chicago Jer Wilson Commonwealth Edison Company John Francis Reddy John H. Freeman Bridgeport Baseball Club Florence Lena Campana Charles M. Campana Hugh Reddy Pembroke Street

No Indictment Against Big Jack Strosnieder

John Trosnieder known as Big Jack is discharged after arraignment in Brooklyn on charges of aiding looting the Cambridge National Bank in Boston. Secret service men report that a Boston Grand Jury did not indict him as expected.

United Press New York John Trosnieder Big Jack United States Morle Brooklyn Cambridge National Bank Boston Secret Service

Miss Spooner Buys Brooklawn Tract From Father Estate

Miss Lilly T. Spooner becomes owner of the Brooklawn tract, 75 acres on Brooklawn Avenue, purchased from the late Clapp Spooner estate. The deal includes other Spooner properties at Seaside Park and Uncona Hill, with plans to develop and guard architectural quality.

Spooner Brooklawn Clapp Spooner Brooklawn Club Miller & Jordan Lilly T. Spooner Brooklawn Avenue Frank T. Staples Brooklawn Hill Miss Spooner BH. C Charles W. Spooner Staples Treenean Ancona Hill

Mayor Mahan to Build Barnum Ave Trolley Extension

Engineer C C Elwell of the Connecticut Co announced the contract for the Barnum avenue trolley extension from Mill Hill avenue to Main street has been let to Bryan F Mahan mayor of New London for about 48000. Mahan will oversee track and road work with highway specs by State Highway Commissioner McDonald. He also secured a second contract in Stratford to build a mile of new roadway along East Broadway and rebuild the streetcar line from Washington Bridge to Stratford center. The line will shift rails to the street center, roadway width 35 feet, with 19 feet by the Connecticut Co and 16 feet by the State and town of Stratford.

C. C. Elwell The Connecticut Co Barnum Avenue Mill Hill Avenue Main Street Bryan F. Mahan New London Mahan McDonald Stratford East Broadway Washington Bridge Stratford Center

Weather Look for New Haven June 25 Forecast

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. Scattered showers were reported this morning in eastern New England. Moderate temperatures remain in the Lake region and New England. Conditions favor partly cloudy weather in this vicinity with a rising temperature.

United Press New Haven New England Lake Region Kelsey Our New Place Fairfield Ave P. B. Redfield Tel

General Classified Notices and Rentals from Local Listings

A collection of small ads announces typewriting and office services, room rentals at multiple addresses, and a free lunch sample from T. J. Murphy's with business lunch offerings. Listings mention owners L. & E Goldberg and Wm. R. Hogan. locations include 201 Main, 581 Main, Grand St, Lumber St, and George t. 11.

Grand St Lumber St George Luber St L. & E& Goldberg T. J. Murphy's Main St Wm. R. Hogan Riate

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