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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
3
A prolonged legal fight seeks to block the extradition of Porter Charlton to Italy over the murder of his wife. The readable fragments reference a dispute, dates, and parties involved, but detailed facts are unclear in the damaged text.
Police push investigation into an alleged arson and burglary plot at 2020 Main Street where James Indad, a Syrian, tried to shoot Police Sergeant William O Leary. Assistant Prosecutor Redden asked for a continuance. Judge Foster granted it. Indad remains jailed under $10,000 bond on burglary and attempted murder charges.
United Press dispatch from Washington notes a concurrent motion to adjourn sine die at 6 pm offered by Serena Payne and the House. A recess was taken at 2:35 pm to allow the committee on red bills to finish its report as the session closes.
Obituaries announced for Bridget Vonnelly widow of James Don with funeral June 26 at 2 p.m. from 117 Fremont Street and St. Peter's church burial at St. Michael's cemetery. Winnifred Baldwin widow of James ey dies at 61. funeral from 43 Worth Street June 27 at 8 a.m. to St. Augustine's Church, Mt. St Peter's cemetery. George Baldwin aged 15 years 2 months 27 days, son of Elias C. and Mary B. Baldwin, funeral June 26 at 5 p.m. from 1126 Stratford Avenue NE to Fairview, New Jersey.
Edward Ring and William Keough challenged $100 fines for Sunday liquor sales. Louis Marcantonio appealed $150 fines on two counts for allowing women to loiter in his State Street saloon near Water Street, a case testing the legality of women waiters at Tenderloin resorts.
Edward J. Burnes a Connecticut Office & Library Supply Co. salesman, arrested in New Rochelle for allegedly taking two typewriters and converting them to his own use. His mother and sister later visited police with money to settle the alleged embezzlement.
At the annual meeting of the Sons of the Revolution of Connecticut held at Nathan Hale schoolhouse, officers were re-elected. President Morgan G. Bulkeley, vice president Daniel N. Morgan, secretary Edward Hart Fenn, treasurer Henry W. Wessels, and registrar Francis H. Parker. Congress may adjourn at 5 this afternoon as Hale notes. House withdraws push to abolish pension agencies, keeping them in the pension bill.
Lambros A Coromilas Greek minister to the United States will marry Miss Anna Ewing Cockrell July 6 at Norwich Connecticut. The ceremony is at the bride’s sister’s home with Cockrell family present. Afterward the couple will sail abroad and Coromilas aims for a higher post overseas.
The notice promotes the Evening Farmer classifies as a daily helper for readers. It highlights using want ads to buy sell locate services or goods and to find lost items or assistance for homes farms stores and offices. The message emphasizes constant readiness to assist through advertising.
Mrs. John Perpet, widow of a man found dead on a Park Avenue viaduct with multiple stab wounds and a severed leg, says she has evidence showing murder. She asserts poison caused his death and that the body was disposed of to stage a suicide scene, noting no autopsy was performed.
Gladstone M. Shaw proprietor of the Hotel Vendome Boston forfeited a 15 bond for speeding beyond the limit in the West End. Arrested returning from buying a 2700 car in New York he had 11 cash. Superintendent Birmingham lent 4 to cover the bond and expects repayment. Shaw headed back toward Boston with the car upon release.
Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Union invites Epworth League and other Christian Young People groups to a June Rally at First Baptist Church Washington and West avenues Tuesday at 7 45 PM. Speakers include new pastors Rev Richard L Swain Rev H L Hammond Rev A H Boutwell Rev Geo H Nicholson and Rev H A Davenport. Quartette and duets to perform with J Harry Crossley and F B Grannis at the organ.
Six men fought on a busy street corner at Main and Cannon yesterday afternoon. Police pursued them as they fled, with Captain Arnold catching two suspects named Albert Dawsey and Joseph Lavey. Both men, listed as a machinist and a mechanic, forfeited bonds of $15 in city court today.
Washington June 25 The Congressional Committee investigating charges against Secretary of the Interior Ballinger adjourned today to September 65 with a meeting set for Minneapolis Minnesota to resume hearings.
The Tower of London stands on the north bank of the Thames just east of central London. Enclosed by a broad moat and stout walls it houses the White Tower and noble keep from William the Conqueror's era with barracks armories and royal jewels. A Beheaded Anne Boleyn plaque marks a grim royal history within its walls.
A wartime era catalog notes porch adaptations with limited fittings to create a comfortable veranda living area. It highlights porch blinds, bamboo screens, Crex matting, mats, rugs, hammocks, couch options, and decorative pillows suitable for outdoor use.
President Taft signed the river and harbor pork barrel measure totaling 52 million dollars. He criticized the haphazard distribution of projects and said he would veto if not for essential programs. Officials noted he waited ten days before signing, allowing the measure to become law without his signature.
F. H. Ball of Cincinnati will discuss trade education and its future impact at a Bridgeport Public Library talk Tuesday at 8 o clock. Sponsored by the Board of Trade Manufactors Association and the Business Men's Association, the event features lantern slides and is free to all.
John B. Palmer of East Orange New Jersey, son of the founder of Palmers Buyer, was arrested on a charge of passing a worthless check. He allegedly passed a $25 check and then gave a $27.44 personal check to cover protest fees. Police say he appears financially embarrassed but a court arraignment is not yet certain.
Newtown Echo explains Bridgeport based Echo baseball team travels to Walnut Park Newtown to meet Walnut Tree Hill at 2 30 p m. Burroughs couple Mr and Mrs James Richard Bur roughs return from New Haven after attending Yale commencement class day events.
Washington June 25 President Taft signed the public buildings bill carrying about 23 million dollars. It serves as the companion pork barrel to the rivers and harbors measure.
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