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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

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Slayer's Name Revealed In Fatal Kitchen Slashing

Coroner's inquest hears that Sante Muscenetti stabbed Antonio Cradelli after a quarrel sparked by a song with double meaning. Testimony from witnesses, including Napolitano and Siddone, describes disorder in the Cradelli home on St John’s Day night as Cradelli dies from a chest wound.

Coroner Antonio Cradelli Phelan Sante Muscenetti Mussemnetti Michael Siddone Mapolitino Mus Istter Siddome Cradelli Siddons Luke Petruchelli Napolitano Jos Napolitano Muscenetti Muscennetti Sidoné Briddone Louis Patterno Credelli Interx Abriola John Joseph Napolitano Patterno Santo Muscenetti Michael Siddone Antonio Valageno Godfather Joseph Napolitino Cradeli Parterno Army One John Napolitino Cradel Paso Fe

Chicago Labor War Opens With Massive Idle Work Force

Nearly 200000 Chicago workers idle as building industry shuts down over wage dispute. Carpenters seek 70 cents an hour, employers call for arbitration rejection, and the move aims to halt independent carpenters by stopping supplies. Perishable goods may delay full effect. Herbert Ballou, a carpenter contractor, was stabbed in an early dispute over the 70 cent demand.

Chicago Employers’ Association James Prior Prior Herbert Ballou

Lewis to Have Knowlton's Job Next September

Rumor at city hall says William G. Lewis, president of the board of relief, will become tax assessor to replace Julius W. Knowlton when his term ends August 1. Lewis is praised for knowledge of property values. officials note Republican politics favor active workers. Mayor Wilson declined to confirm the report, promising an August 1 announcement per custom.

City Hall William G. Lewis Board of Relief Julius W. Knowlton Lewis Knowlton

Even Loafers Won't Sleep in Three Lodging Houses

Bridgeport lodging houses are full and men sleep on docks or streets due to high charges and few options. Three West Street houses are so infested with vermin that loafers refuse to stay after paying. The health department has been urged to act. Inspector Dunbar says previous demands were ignored and drastic measures are under consideration.

Bridgeport C. W. Simpson Bridgeport Christian Alliance Mission Weter Street Health Department C. H.dunbar

Wrist Injury at Barn Sees Man Fracture Right Wrist

John Matthews aged 48 living at 99 Wall Street sustained a fracture to his right wrist after a fall while unloading hay at a barn owned by Jacob Schietnger Jr at 1390 Main Street. He received emergency treatment and was sent home. Miss Anne S. Dargan, a health board stenographer, began a weeklong vacation and will travel to Buffalo.

John Matthews Wall Street Jacob Schietnger, Jr Main Street Anne S. Dargan Health Board Buffalo

Grandson’s Crying Not Disturbing Wilson at Summer White House

President Wilson, during a brief vacation at the summer White House in Cornish New Hampshire, walked the woods with family and worked on correspondence with stenographer Charles Swein. A cold night required blankets but the President slept well. Grandson Baby Sayer cried several times but did not disturb him. Golf was skipped that morning.

Cornish N. H Wilson White House Charles Swein Sayer

Bridgeport Standard Passes Control to New Owners

The Bridgeport Standard is sold to Kenneth W. McNeill Frank W. Bolande and Archibald McNeil Jr. They will take over the Fairfield avenue Middle street plant Monday and continue the Standard as a separate publication with an aggressive Republican policy while The Post Publishing Co retains Bridgeport Post and Bridgeport Telegram.

Standard Association Bridgeport Standard Kenneth W. McNeil Frank W Bolande Archibald McNeil,Jr Post Publishing Company Bridgeport Post Bridgeport Telegram Fairfield Avenue Middle Street Standard Messrs Kenneth W. McNeill Frank W. Bolande Fairfield Avennue The Candee Edwin Wooster New York Edward Morrison John T. King Morrison William_ B. Doyie

E K Hubbard Manufacturer Dies at 80 in Middletown

Elijah Kent Hubbard longtime Russell Manufacturing Co. president dies of heart disease at age about 80 in Middletown Conn. native of Chicago he moved to Middletown in youth and returned to Chicago before engaging in chain and lumber business later settling back. He was Russell president from 1891 retiring five years ago serving as Middletown Insane Asylum trustee and Middletown National Bank vice president. Survived by five children including BH Kent Hubbard Sr and Mrs Clarence Wadsworth.

Middletown Conn Elijah Kent Hubbard Russell Manufacturing Co Connecticut Chicago Russel Company Hubbard Russell Company

Osborn cross examines in Slade conspiracy trial

New York June 26 James W Osborn former assistant district attorney resumed the witness stand at the trial of Maxwell Slade David Slade and Albert J McCullough on indictments charging conspiracy tied to the breach of promise suit by Rae Tanzer. Tanzer and Mrs Osborne were in court as cross examination unfolds.

New York James W. Osborn Maxwell David Slade Albert J. McCullough Mr. Osborn Rae Tanzer Martin Littleton Osborne Miss Tanzer

Weather forecast for partly cloudy night and Sunday

A brief forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and on Sunday with light variable winds. Local observation details are not provided.

Navy chief urges new strategy against undersea threat

Secretary Daniels told war college officers to discard outdated naval theories and embrace new methods. He highlighted the evolving combat era, submarine and airship roles, and pledged ongoing reforms to keep the fleet ready for war, urging officers to provide practical, up to date plans for future operations.

Newport War College Today Daniels Navy Department Europe Navy Congress Sabal Carthage Rome Mediterranean Eieees Ible Gibraltar

Detective’s courtroom visit signals trouble for young man

Andrew Colquist alias Andrew Anderson of Fairfield was arraigned for bicycle theft and identified by Detective Peter Hall as the burglar who entered Burton Brooks home at 140 Carroll Avenue and stole $17. A fugitive from Norwalk robberies, Colquist admitted the acts and faces a long list of charges in Monday’s court appearance. He is described as purchasing gaudy attire with burglary proceeds and posing as Beau Brummel at Walnut Beach.

Andrew Colquist Andrew Anderson Fairfield Peter Hall Burton Brooks Carroll Avenues Norwalk Colquisty Anderson Beau Brummel Walnut Beach

Neglected Children Commitments To County Home

In probate court Judge Bacon Wakeman ordered Marion nine and Frances six, children of Frank and Florence Shey, to the county home for parental neglect. Also Catherine OConnor seven, daughter of Peter and Lucy OConnor, committed to St Francis Orphan asylum in New Haven after the father could not be located by charities and the mother is ill and unable to care for her.

Bacon Wakeman Miller Marion Frances Frank Florence Shey Board of Charities Catherine O'Connor Peter and Lucy O’connor St. Francis Orphan Asylum New Haven Charities Board

Social Democrats in Berlin Urge Peace in War

Berlin June 26 The board of directors of Germanys Social Democratic party publishes in Vorwaerts a full page appeal for peace under conditions that allow friendships with neighboring nations. The document stresses opposition to conquest and annexation and denounces actions by economic groups and non Socialist politicians.

Berlin Social Democratic Party Germany Vorwaerts Social Democracy Stag Verstand

Arms makers lure government experts with big salaries

Major Walter G. Penfield resigns from the Army as several ordnance officers follow to join ammunition and arms firms. Officials seek a ruling on whether officers have an inalienable right to resign in peace, a question with wide implications for all services.

Walter G. Penfield Bridgeport Arms Works Ordinance Department United States Army Army Penfield Garrison Gregory United States Service Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Service Department of Justice Ordnnance Department Perth Ordnance Ordnance Department Walter G Penfield Frankford Philadelphia Birch O. Mahaffy Coast Artillery Corps Charlies S. Donovin Ardnance Department

Georgia Militia Guards Capital at Inauguration

Atlanta officials mobilized near beer saloons closed and police posted at stations with militia on standby to deter demonstrations on inauguration day Harris to replace Slaton as governor. The business district patrolled by a double police watch and forty mounted guards encircled the capitol while twenty six men were jailed near the governor Slaton estate as the militia guarded the state home.

Atlanta Harris Slaton Capitol

Insanity Numbers Rise in Bridgeport Charities

A sharp rise in insane cases is reported in Bridgeport charities circles. Five cases were disposed of this week while others remain under observation. City labor growth is blamed for bringing patients from other areas. John Nysted and Maurice Toomey will be sent to the state hospital today. Alexander Morrissey, investigator, moved five children to St. Francis Orphan Asylum in New Haven yesterday.

Bridgeport Charities Charities Department John Nysted Wilson Street Maurice Toomey Main Street State Hospital Alexander Morrissey St. Francis Orphan Asylum New Haven

Federal quarantine tightens for foot and mouth disease

Washington reports June 26 that stricter federal quarantine regulations take effect June 28. The new rules indicate progress in the government’s battle against the foot and mouth disease, with Rhode Island among the states affected.

Washington Rhode Island

State seeks Evelyn Nesbit in Thaw sanity case

New York June 26 The state seeks Evelyn Nesbit Thasy to testify in Thaw sanity proceedings after a shooting of Stanford White. Process servers searched the city without finding her as witnesses prep to testify next week. William T. Jerome may join as witness, not linked to current proceedings. deposition reports from Dr. Eliot to be sent to Massachusetts.

New York Harry Ki Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thasy Stanford White William T. Jerome New York County Thaw Massachusetts Hirot Harvard

Wheeler & Wilson Band To Play On The Old Mill Green

The Wheeler and Wilson band performs at Old Mill Green tomorrow at 3 30 o clock with a program including Wagner Tannhauser Waener Vaise de Concert Puszta Maiden Roberts Overture Huntady Laszio zrkel Cornet Solo Selected Mr A Ver non Selection Opera Bouquet Bridgeport Grand Descriptive American Fantasie Death of General Custer June 22 1876 L Johnson Alma Where Do You Live Bridgeport Star Spangled Banner Louis F Chernak conducts the concert.

Wheeler & Wilson Old Mill Green Tannhauser Waener Vaise de Concert Roberts Huntady Laszio Zrkel Mr. A. Vernon Bridgeport Custer L. Johnson Alma Louis F. Chernak

German Soldiers Killed by Ammunition Train Explosion

A Central News despatch from Amsterdam reports fifty German soldiers were killed when an ammunition train exploded after bombs dropped near Roulers Belgium. The incident occurred during a raid by British aviators. A Dutch steamer sank after hitting a mine near Söderhamn in the Gulf of Bothnia. crew saved.

Essen Poland Battle Line Belgium Netherlands London Roulers Rotterdam

German Plan Might Drive Toward Paris This Summer

London reports cautious public mood as observers await the next strategic move in Europe. Germany may strike at Warsaw or Paris or Calais, with activity noted in the Argonne and potential eastern front transfers. Italian gains on the Isonzo and Turkish losses at Gallipoli are also mentioned amid shell and munition concerns in Britain.

London Germany Warsaw Paris Calais Argonne Grive Heleian Essen Isonzo Dardanelles England House of Commons Walter Runciman Board of Trade Great Britain

Captain Hersing Not Honored for Lusitania Sinking

Berlin June 26. A published report claimed Captain Hersing of the German navy received Pour Le Merite for sinking the Lusitania. The decoration was said to honor taking a submarine through the Straits of Gibraltar. Overseas News Agency reported the announcement today.

Berlin Hersine Cunard Line Hersing Straits of Gibraltar Overseas

British to Boost Navy Personnel by Fifty Thousand

London reports a supplementary navy estimate calls for adding 50 000 officers and men to raise total naval personnel for the year to 300 000. The move aims to expand strength and readiness amid ongoing strategic needs.

London

Five Year Old Convalisk Recovering After Jitney Trick

Stanley Convalisk aged five of 096 Fairfield Avenue was injured by a jitney trick last night after a fall from a sprained left ankle. He is reported in better condition today and was returned home.

Stanley Convalisk Fairfield Avenue

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Slayer Lexington Avenue Board of Assessors Post Publishing CO Post and Telegram Republican E. K. Hubbard Mrs. Osborne Slades War College Social-Democrats Georgia Gov. Slaton STATE Evelyn Nesbit Amsterdam Esen Bzura Lusitania Convalisk Bewtet
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