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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
2
President Gompers protests Justice Wright's ruling as a court overreach. He accuses the judge of criminal contempt, bias, and suppressing evidence, arguing the decision conflicts with constitutional government and law. The dispute centers on labor relations and court actions.
Washington Park hosts a Wheeler & Wilson band program at 8 15 tonight in New Haven with selections by Miles, Grieg, Wagner, and Herbert. John A. Lynch directs as the program closes with the Star Spangled Banner. John A. Lynch, Director.
Defense aims to introduce stenographic transcripts of telephonic conversations between Clarence Darrow and ex investigator John R. Harrington. Harrington testified he arranged the recordings to trap Darrow about jury bribery in the McNamara murder trial. Prosecution objected. note readability deemed unclear.
Druggist Pa Sherwood head pharmacist at the Women's Drug Store is hospitalized at St. Vincent's after a motorcycle spill near Moody's mill in Fairfield Monday afternoon. Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent Word.
Taft urged immediate appropriation of 1.35 million dollars for joint maneuvers of the regular army and National Guard, plus 167,000 for urgent needs. The event aims to rival European powers in scale, with dates across New England and a projected attack on New York City beginning August 10. Connecticut troops expected to mobilize in New Haven or Bridgeport under regular army command.
Eastwood's hall hosted a Wednesday event by Christ Church Taghua with ice cream cake and a program that raised about $50 for the society. Miss Emma Mellen returned home after weeks with Solon Wales in Elm Street. Mrs Henry Pettit and daughter Mabel visit Roxbury with the Wallaces Tucker. A Thursday afternoon party at Mr and Mrs Charles Emaign’s on Pepper Street celebrated their son’s birthday with games and keepsakes. Morris French and Jessie Craig escaped a wagon accident after a stone boat spooked the horse. no serious injury. Katherine Reitter returns from New Jersey to summer with her parents Peter and Mrs Reitter. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church to meet at Mrs Wilbur French’s home for tea. Philip Meade of Long Hill, father of Ellsworth Meade, buried in the village cemetery on Saturday.
Fairfield police arrested Arthur after a complaint by Michael Mastrom for assault and fined the young man. John Sherlock, former resident, married 17-year-old Jennie Jabolski after being captured while fleeing three months ago. Fairfield teams, the Fair-Wei and Fairfield Juniors, defeated Bridgeport sides and U R S Sokols 6 to 0 and 10 to 7 respectively as Scull Rist Carroll and McGarry Dwyer starred.
The ad touts a superb stock of beautiful stones that twinkle day or night. It promotes use for evening wear and gifts for brides birthdays or anniversaries and frames Buechler's as the place for good quality.
Long list of local notices includes funeral arrangements for a St. Thomas parish member, church ceremonies, and community gatherings. Also mentions Barn dance at Charles Mills barn, Green Farms church fair, and various personal updates from residents on health, travel, and family events in Norwalk area.
Westport reports the assault case against Christopher Benson, a 13 year old victim, proceeding before Prosecuting Attorney Harry R. Sherwood. Benson remained in custody at the town hall with bond expected to be set high and binding over to the next criminal Superior court term. The entry also notes the arrest of John Sheridan for eel theft from Saugatuck River pots, with Fred Gould mentioned in relation to prior thefts.
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