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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

6

Havemeyer Money Spent For Beet Sugar Factories

Washington June 2 Special from United Press Chester S Morey of Denver president of the Great Western Sugar Company testified before the Hard Fick Committee detailing vast sums spent to build beet sugar factories in Colorado. He said about 30 million dollars funded the effort and that sixteen factories joined in 1908 to form the Great Western Sugar Company with American Sugar Refining owning 3 percent and the Havemeyer estate 35 percent of stock. Morey led or directed most of the firms before the consolidation.

United Press Washington Colorado Inte H. C. Havemeyer Chester S. Morey Trenver Great Western Sugar Company New Jersey Corporation Greatestern Sugar Company American Sugar Refining Company

Stationary Engineers and Supply Men Finish Joint Meeting

Hartford June 2 The joint conventions of the State Organization of the National Association of Stationary Engineers and the Supply Men's Association concluded with election of officers. For the Stationary Engineers: President J Chapman Norwich Vice President T J Phillips Hartford Secretary Treasurer N J Blacker Waterbury Conductor Thomas Reed New Haven Doorkeeper Henry Heckler Newington Trustees P J Grace Bridgeport George P Thomas Norwich W B Holt New Haven State Deputy F M Hastings Meriden. For the Supply Men's Association: Secretary and Treasurer Raymond H Stiles Boston Executive Committee John Foote Boston J B Harrington New York F B Upson Hartford. The two groups enjoyed a clambake in Newington after meetings.

Hartford National Associaton of Stationary Engineers Newington Association of Stationary Engineers J. Chapman Norwich T. J. Phillips N. J. Blacker Waterbury Thmes Reed New Haven Henry Heckler New] Haven P J. Grace Bridgeport George P. Thomas W. B. Holt F. M. Hastings Meriden Supply Men's Association Buckley Newretary Raymond H__Stil

New Train Service Between Waterbury and Poughkeepsie

A new Sunday service on the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad runs between Waterbury and Poughkeepsie starting yesterday. It links New Haven and Bridgeport with western points, enables Sunday travel to scenic regions, and provides connections from Waterbury and Hawleyville on return trips. Details include departure times from New Haven 6:05 a.m. and Bridgeport 1:30 a.m., Waterbury 2:35 a.m., with westbound arrivals around 5:20 p.m. in Waterbury. Also includes local testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills from S. B. Brill of Curtis Pharmacy.

Ing New York, New Haven and Hartford Waterbury Pokeepsie New Haven Bridgeport Danbury Hawleyville Litchfield Brookfield Junction Eave Poughkeepale Pitiafield Morano Woodbridal St. Hartford Conn Foley Kidney B. Brill Curtis Pharmacy

Cost of Pearl Harbor Dock Raised by 250000

Washington June 2. The United States Navy drydock at Pearl Harbor Hawaii will cost more than previously stated. The original estimate of 1 900 008 was increased by 250 9 to cover foundation piles. The project remains one of the world’s largest docks.

Pearl Harbor Hawaii United Prem Washington Navy United States

Abduction Case Involving Boston Mother Referred for Hearing

A Boston mother of 16 year old Josephine Pisano will face a police magistrate in Bridgeport after a pursuit of her daughter led to the arrest of Dominic Angeline and her brother-in-law. The search traced from Boston through Providence New London New Haven to 135 West 11th Street where detectives captured the abductors.

United Press New York Josephine Pisano Boston Dominic Angeline Providence New London New Haven Bridgeport West 11Th Street

Postal Savings Banks in Connecticut outlined

Washington June 2 The latest order for establishing a postal savings bank in Connecticut relates to Wallingford where a branch bank will open July 22. Other locations include Ansonia Branford Bristol Glastonbury Naugatuck New Canaan South Manchester Stafford Springs Terryville Thompsonville Torrington Willmou th and Winsted. James Adolph Cody aged 2 years 3 months is described as the world’s biggest baby with remarkable measurements and a voracious appetite and diet.

Washington Connecticut WallIngford Ansonia Branford Bristol Glastonbury Naugtuck New Candon South Manchester Mt. Airy James Adolph Cody Mr. Airy James Adolph Baby

Grade Crossings on Trumbull Road Progress

Bridgeport and Danbury trolley line shifts tracks on Trumbull Road under selectmen orders, despite engineer advice. Two miles remain between the line terminus and Conn Co line at North Malin Street.

Bridgeport and Danbury Trumbull Conn. Co Malin Street

Miss Hoss of Leeds Wed Day She Lands

Miss Caroline Rosa of Leeds England lands in New York from the Campania on Saturday morning and becomes bride of William Ainley of this city. The ceremony was at Hotel Judson by Rev. F. W. Atkinson. Groom works for Salts Textile Co. They depart for a wedding trip to Asbury Park and will live at 950 East Main Street.

Caroline Rosa Leeds England Miss Ross Campania New Yor William Ainley Hotel Judson F. W. Atkinson Second Baptist Church Salts Textile Co Asbury Park East Main Street

Fairfield Ave to Courtland St Paving Planned This Season

Fairfield Avenue from Main to Courtland Street may be paved this season. Work on Barnum Avenue began last week and will be rushed to completion, then State Street should be ready for the block once the concrete base finishes. Delinquent landowners delay curb placement on State Street. Pallmedd Avenue paving depends on assessment collections on other streets.

Fairfield Avenue Main Courtland St Barnum Avenue State Street Pallmeld Avenue

Senator Mahan Hosts State Salons at Yale-Harvard Race

About 40 General Assembly members are expected to be guests of Mayor Bryan F. Mahan on Yale-Harvard race day June 30 in New London. The Thames Club will serve as legislators headquarters during their stay with plans to take visitors up the Thames aboard an observation train for the regatta.

United Press New London General Assembly Bryan F. Mahan Yale-Havard Thames Club Thames

Local church society notes and services roundup

Weather permitting the Christian Endeavor society of the Second Baptist church plans a trolley ride tonight at 7. Afterward ice cream and cake in the church parlors. Rev Charles W Simpst and Christian Union workers led services at Swedish Mission church last evening before a large crowd. Park Street Congregational choir performed Schnecke's cantata The Fatherhood of God to good attendance. St Pauls Episcopal held final evening song service of the season on Kossuth street. Five Junior Christian Endeavor societies joint picnic at Beardsley park Saturday. South Congregational church won the banner for largest attendance. Second Baptist will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday followed by a business meeting, with expected large turnout. Newfield M E holds quarterly conference this evening with District Superintendent Good enough presiding. church rebuilding matters on the agenda. A ben efting illustrated lecture on mission work given last evening at South Congregational. Postponed Children Day exercises held last evening at Newstela M E church under Mrs R E Evans. Grace M E choir provided a special musical service aided by outside soloists arranged by organist Miss Ethel Pigg and pianist Miss Ethel Buchanan.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Beardsley Park Society of the South Congregational Church Newfield M. E Goodenough Son Benefting South Congregational Church Newstela M. BE R. EB. Evans Grace M. E Church Ethel Pigg Ethel Buchanan

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Poli's Presents The Virginians In Gala Week Stock Production

Poli's matinee markets the most costly stock production yet in this city with twenty five players led by John Ince as The Virginian. John Junior stars as Steve. Joseph Eggerton as Trampas. Uncle Hew by Harry Holliday. Anne Hollinger as Mollie Wood. Comedy, songs, and new views accompany the lavish scenic investiture and royalite.

Poli Owen Wisters Virginians John Ince The John Junior Steve Joseph Eggenton Uncle Hew Harry Holliday Anne Hollinger Mollie Wood

Federal Airship Bill Drafted for National Law

Governor Simeon Baldwin reports drafting a federal airship bill now before the American Bar Association. It would regulate aerial commerce, require qualified aeronauts, display and registration marks, bond damages, and allow suits in diverse courts. Violations would incur fines or short imprisonment.

Simeon Baldwin American Bar Association Congress United States Collector of Internal Revenue Territorial Court

Republicans Plan Prompt Revision

Republicans aim to revise a prompt to win over a Senate majority. They seek to align lawmakers on a scheme to lower unemployment and shift the political landscape in their favor. The move signals ongoing efforts to push a broad policy package through Congress.

Republicans Move to Pass Individual Tariff Revision Plan

Washington June 26 Republican Senators near agreement on a general tariff revision plan to be appended to a House bill, aiming to present a Republican authored measure for the President to sign this session. Key figures include Senator Penrose and Senator La Follette, with divisions between regulars and insurgents over veto risks and the tariff board data.

Washington Penrose Finance Committee Tariff Board Congress Senate House Ward Plgg Mr. la Follette Sconsin Heyburn Idaho la Follette Rexford New York Life Bidg Kawsan City F. Brill Curtly Pharmacy

Sewer Proposals Open Bids For City Sewers

The Paving and Sewer Commission invites bids by Monday June 26 1911 for sewer construction on Charles Street Beechmount Avenue Huntington Road Hansen Avenue. Profiles are on file in City Engineer's office. The Commission reserves right to reject all bids. Bernard Keating City Secretary.

Paving and Sewer Commission City Hall At & O'Clock Charles Street Beechmount Avenue Huntington Road Hansen Avenue Bernard Keating

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