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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1913

Page

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Buckingham Receives Connecticut Compensation Post

Edward T. Buckingham of Bridgeport was appointed by Governor Simeon E. Baldwin as a four year compensation commissioner under the Workingmen's Compensation Act of 1913 for Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional district. Buckingham pledged impartiality, design of fair procedures, and careful study of the new law with commissions operating per district.

Edward T. Buckingham Workingmen's Com Penestion Court Fourth Congressional District Buckingham Baldwin Game Mail Yale Associates Ufe Judge. Buckingham Congression Meee Connecticut Eac ' Ani United_ States of America Simeon FE. Balstwin Bridgeport Hartford United States Simeon E. Baldwin Albert L. Phillips

Rev Fr Lyddy Named Assistant at Southington CT

Rev Father Walter J Lyddy recently ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Gibbons has been assigned as assistant to Rev Fr Doo at St James Church Southington CT. Bishop Nilan notified him to meet the pastor and prepare for Sunday services. Lyddy is a son of Alderman and Mrs John Lyddy of East Bridge.

Walter J. Lyddy Cardinal Gibbons Balore Nilan St. James Murch Southington Diocees Doothe Father Eddy Pather Lyddy John Lyday Maat Bridge

Eight Die In Dynamite Explosion Near Parham Canada

Ont June 26 Eight people were killed today in a dynamite blast during construction work about 30 miles from Parham. Rescue and recovery crews found bodies at the scene as investigators began to document the accident in the Canadian Pacific construction area. The tragedy ends with a grim toll and prompts questions about safety protocols.

Ont Parham Fred Been

Bridgeport Veterans To Revisit Gettysburg Field In Escort Plan

Bridgeport veterans traveling to Gettysburg for the Sth anniversary will be escorted from Main Street to the railroad station by Elias Howe Jr Post members. The plan, discussed at a Post meeting, may include Sons of Veterans and other groups. Veterans from Bridgeport fought bravely in the 14th Connecticut and other regiments, with Hincks earning a Medal of Honor for seizing the Confederate flag. Officials warn some older men may be overwhelmed by the trip and should opt out if needed.

Bridgeport Gettysburg Elias Howe, Jr Post Grand Army Sons of Veterans W Natonal Guard Main Street Connecticut 3Nd Conn Pickett Round Top 14Th Conn Co. A John A. Broatch Idgeport Co William B. Hincks Company A Captain Broatch Russell Glenn Boatch Comany A Russel Glenn Hincks Tennessee Congress 14Th Tenn North Carolina Virginia Franklin Bartlett John Fox Russell Gienn John McCarthy John Sedgwick Sedgwick Spottsylvania George Strong Trinity College Hartford Main ‘Street Fairfield County

Governor Baldwin Watches Connecticut Artillery Practice

Governor Baldwin viewed coast defense guns fired by the Connecticut National Guard at Fort H. G. Wright Fisher's Island. He traveled from New London aboard the General C. C. Ord, received a 17 gun salute, and attended a officers and wives reception at Mononoto Inn. He will visit Fort Terry to see modern coastal defenses and review the garrison.

H. G. Wright Fisher's ‘Island N. Y Baldwin Connecticut National Guard New London C. C. Ord

Death of Reverend Seymour's Wife in Connecticut

Litchfield Conn June 26 Mrs Mary Browne Seymour wife of Rev Dr Storrs O Seymour a well known Episcopal clergyman died at her home here today after a long illness She was born in Oxford Conn 1835 years ago.

Litchfield Conn Mary Browne Seymour Storrs O. Seymour Oxford Hartford Henry G. Huntington Norwich

Futile effort to save Saxon from gallows Hartford

Attorneys for Louis Saxon sentenced to death at the state prison made a last attempt to stay the execution by seeking a federal writ of habeas corpus claiming insanity. Judge James L. Martin arrived and denied the request after opposition by State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn.

Hartford Louis Saxon State James L Martin United States District Court Jacob Schwaleky Josiah B. Peck Saxon

Woman Drops Dead on Visit to Sick Friend

June 26 Hartford note: Mrs. Morris Older prominent Jewish woman dies suddenly at Rev. Israel Spivack’s residence while inquiring about his condition. Also reported: Rev. Spivack dies moments later. William T. Blunt dies at 223 Prospect Street. Bernard Cogan bitten by bulldog. John F. Moran improving at home. Henry G. Huntington dies at 73 in Hartford. survivors listed.

Bartford Morris Older Israel Spivack Spivaeck Hebrew Old Ladies’ Home Russia New York Portford Adas Israel Synagogue Bernard Cogan Whiting Street Cogan R.T. Rock

Clancy Stands Firm in Alderman Campaign

Frank J. Clancy a prominent 4th district Democrat said he will not withdraw from the alderman race. He noted he did not seek the post or want it, but once his candidacy was announced he would stay in and expects election by the board of aldermen.

Frank J. Clancy Robert G. DeForest Mr. Clancy

Pitzipio Case Delayed Over Shepherds Injuries

The Fairfield Town court postponed the recklessness charge against George A. Pitzipio for 10 days due to John N. Shepherds precarious condition. State attorney Clitus H. King suggested the information may be amended to manslaughter if Shepherd dies. Witnesses Williams and McCormack were present. Dan Williams remains hospitalized.

John N. Shepherd George A. Pitzipio Fairfield Clitus H. King Shepherd Pitzipio Mberly Inn Garrett Winant George McCormack Daniel Williams Galen ‘Hospital Lawrence Finkelstone George E. ‘Hill Pizzipio Galen Hospital Moon Jack Shepherd

Vogel's Case Baffles Police In Stamford Theft Tale

Paul Vogel was captured near Stamford after a chase by car and train. He claimed to be the son of L B Vogel, a New York cloak and suit maker, and said he sought to marry his fiancée rather than attend Yale. He admitted stealing clothing from Max Blumberg, lodging at 745 Myrtle Avenue, and hiring a taxi from J Harvey Russell. He told reporters a path from Mt Morris School to Yale, then to London for boat races, and that he tied up his plans by using an alias P F Reid to keep his parents from tracing him. Police are weighing his story as they seek further facts.

Paul Vogel Stamford Bert Hazel L. B. Vogel New York Southern Boulevard F. A. Bartlett Max Blumberg Myrtle Avenue J. Harvey Russell Fairfield Avenue Vogel Mt Morris School Yale Wrath New London Blumberg Nong Max Blumberg, Jr P. F. Reid

Dunne Signs Suffrage Bill in Illinois Parliament

Springfield June 26 Gov Dunne signed the woman's suffrage bill passed by the General Assembly. Moving pictures of the signing were taken. The bill provides that Illinois women of legal age may vote for all statutory offices. Opponents say it will be tested in the courts.

Springfield Illc Dunne General Assembly Illinois

Negro Escapes Mob Held on Bail of 5000

William H. Johnson a 28 year old colored laborer from Water Street faced City Court on a brutal assault charge after a five year old girl was attacked near 521 Water Street. Witnesses testified to intoxication and attempted abduction. Officiants Barton and Kane moved swiftly to custody as a crowd gathered. Johnson allegedly confessed to Capt. George Arnold. Randall Van Heusen was fined for breach of peace after accusations of dog fighting. Harold Baldwin’s non-support case was continued on probation.

Water Street Southland Barton and Kane William H. Johnson Thomas C. Coughlin Johnson John Angeldos Catherine John Murmers George Arnold Johnson Randall van Heusen State Street M. J. Greenstein Henry Benham Avenue Harold Baldwin Main Street Sarah

Crossley's Friends Urge Mayor To Name Him For Fire Board

Harry Crossley, a noted Bridgeport insurance and real estate man, is discussed as a possible successor to Wallace G. Taylor on the Fire Commissioners. Friends of Crossley pressed the mayor for his appointment, citing his hospital and community involvement. Other named candidates include A. H. Bullard, former commission president, and Frank G. Bogart, a Wall Street seed merchant.

Harry Crossley Wallace G. Taylor Board of Fire Commissioners Crossley Wilson Bridgeport A. H. Bullard Commission Frank G. Bogart Wall Street

D W Thompson Honored by Veteran Masons

Middletown Conn June 26 about 200 attend 43rd annual reunion of the Masonic Veterans Association of Connecticut at St John s lodge No 2 AM and A F M first since 1889 Venerable Master Reuben H Tucker Ansonia presided Officers elected include D W Thompson Bridgeport as assistant venerable master and H T Atwood Waterbury treasurer

Middletown Conn Masonic Veterans Association of Connecticut St. John’s Lodge No. 2 Reuben Tucker Ansonia Reuben H. Tucker J. .B. Humphrey Simsbury Benjamin Jones Willimantic D. W. Thompson Bridgeport D. G. Redshaw H. F. Parker Coventry J. F. Wodwarka New London A. L. Hojge Roxbury Robert W. Burke Dwight C. Kilborn Litchfield H. T. Atwood Waterbury W. D. Humphrey H. B. Walden Glastonbury E. Weeks N. A. Tuttle Torrington

Governor Baldwin Reappoints Wilder Deputy Judge of Court

Special to The Parmer Hartford June 26 Governor Simeon E Baldwin named judges and deputy judges for all city town municipal and police courts not filled by the General Assembly. Appointments take effect July 1 and divide among Democrats Republicans and Progressives. Wilder of Bridgeport remains deputy judge. Greenwich names Tierney Democrat and Ferris Progressive. Greenwich contest noted as a major late session issue.

Hartford Simeon E. Baldwin General Assembly Robert G. de Forest Bridgeport Frank L. Wilder Greenwich William L. Tierney William J. Ferris Tierney Progressive Party Greenwith Barnes Senate John Fr Naugatuck John H. Per Demn Lewis Crandall William "B. Coit New Lon Herbert Ss. Bullard Frederick G. Mberle Dem Walter H. Clark David A. Wilson Edward L. Steele William 2. Tierney Charles D. Barnes Jane William ~ J. Ferris Frederick A. Hubbard John A. Walsh Stamford Samuel Youngs Harry C. Scofield Progressive Stanley J. Jennings Rep Daniel J. Donahoe Middletown Wesley A. Pearne Harris Warner William F. Mangan New Britain John H. Kirkham Willis I. Fenn Meriden Henry T. King City and Police Court Frank S. Fay John C. Phelan Wallingford Henry L. Davis John Eads Branford John F. Maher East Hartford Henry A. Jessen Associated Press House Committee On the Judiciary Houses Coughlin Carl Foster

H. Brothwell Chosen Head of State Bankers

The Connecticut Association of Bankers held its annual meeting at the Griswold Hotel in New London. Officers elected include O. H. Brothwell of Bridgeport as president and NW. D Privé of Dameleon as vice president, C. Hoyt of South Norwalk as secretary, H. X. Larkum of Rockville as treasurer, with an executive committee led by William H. Douglas of New Haven and other members from Hartford Rockville and Litchfield.

New London Connetout Association of Bankers Griswold

Diplomats Named for Foreign Posts

President Wilson announced nominations for diplomatic posts including Albert G. Sehmedemar to Norway and Benton McMillin to Peru Consul in Milan. Nathaniel Stewart to Rio Delenetro, J Butler Wright to Rome, Fred Morris Dearing to Bern, and Richard Lee Metcalf to the District of Columbia commission. Justice James W. Gerard named ambassador to Germany, with earlier plans for Spain.

Washington W'l Son Albert G. Sehmedemar Wisconsin Norway Benton McMillin Twameesee Peru Consfil Milan Italy Nathaniel = Stewart Georgina Rio Delenetro Wyoming Legation Srusseie Fred Morris Dearing Mitcourt Iethmian Canal Commission Richard Lee Metcalf Lincoln Neb District of Columbia Oliver P. Mewman Des Moines FP Tl Siddon James W. Gerard Iw York State Supreme Court Germany Gerard Spain

Wealthy banker dies in Port Clinton bridge plunge

Upper Sandusky Ohio June 26 A wealthy banker and businessman named Herrn Dan drove his automobile through an open bridge at Port Clinton and was drowned in 20 feet of water. The report notes the accident occurred early today and the details are based on initial dispatches from the scene.

Upper Sandusky, O Herri Dan Port Clinton

Fall Hurts Worker at Connecticut Avenue Site

James Witgon, 28, fell two stories while working on a house at 204 Connecticut Avenue. He sustained a broken right wrist and a dislocated shoulder and was taken to Pee hospital. James Morrissey, longtime Singer Manufacturing Co. employee and St Joseph's T. L. & B. member, left for Detroit for a new job, after earning local notice at 1081 Hack Mae.

Connecticut Avenue James Witgon Pee Hospital James Morrissey Singer Manufacturics Co Detroit St Joseph's T. L. & B Hack ‘Mae

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. T. Buckingham FR. Lyddy Southington CT Park City City Gov MR. Seymour William T. Blunt Prospect Street Mr.Blunt England John F. Moran Orchard Street Mr. Moran Clancy Gov. Dunne Fire Board Wilder W. L. Tierney Warner Meskill Greenwich Court W. F. Wrynne Frederick G. Eberle Eberle Clark Hugh M. Alcorn William #. Heney Ste H. Brothwell
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