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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1910

Page

3

Ten years for conspiring against Nicaragua

Special from United Press Bluefields June 27 William Pitt man an American captured by the Madriz army during fighting near Bluefields last month was found guilty by a court martial of conspiracy against the government He will be sentenced to at least 10 years in the government penitentiary at Managua. The report includes funeral notices from 1910 for Inez Gameton Albert Tapia Michael Connelly Elizabeth Brady a boy William H Margaret Frank Collins and a child William S Bundock with standard burial details and addresses.

United Press Bluefields William Pittman Madriz Managua Catoonah Street Ridgefield Wrosaceisy Ape Connelly Michael Connelly Roger T. Connelly South Avenue Sacred Heart Church Aes St. Micheel's Carroll Elizabeth Brady Michael Jl Myrtle Avenue Rey St. Michael's Cemetery Carey William H. Margaret Gilbert Court William George C Nellie Bundock Park Street

What Causes Friction Teeth of matter explained

Lawrence Hodges explains friction as interlocking microscopic teeth between surfaces of the same material. He notes how slight pushes bend these teeth and release, causing recoil. The piece discusses industrial uses from bearings to tracks, and imagines a world without friction where machines run at 100 percent efficiency.

Hdison Lawrence Hodges New York Tribune

The Speaker's Mace In The House In Old Regalia

Washington correspondent recalls the house of representatives still using a silver eagle mace as an emblem and order aid. The mace rests in a pillar socket during sessions and is carried from the sergeant at arms when adjourned. It has limited use beyond bringing order, a relic of ancient practice. A Massachusetts inventor patents a heavy book holder with spring clips and a New Jersey clamp keeps miters secure during gluing.

House of Repre Senate House of Representatives Washington Cor St. Louis Star Massachusetts New Jersey

Battle of Pigmies Aboard Ship Ends With Injuries

Two West Indian men fought on the steamer Naugatuck in the early Sabbath hours. Cecil Paris of New York and James Seeley of New York clashed over long standing tensions. Paris is at St Vincent's Hospital with a crushed chest and possible internal injuries after being struck with an iron bar. Seeley was arrested by Patrolman Cody after the assault.

Naugatuck Cecil Paris 137Th Street New York City James Seeleys 130Th Street Seeley Paris St. Vincent's Hospital Union Street Krause Cody

Public Market Cashier Injured By Car Near East End

Miss Lucy Burley a cashier at Bridgeport Public Market was struck on the head by a car register that shook loose near East End barns yesterday afternoon. She was unconscious, carried to repair shops, then home at 173 Pequonnock Street where a physician attends her.

Lucy Burley Bridgeport Pequonnock Street

Typewriter Salesman Goes Free After Settling Claims

Edward J. Burns, once a typewriter salesman in the city, was freed from custody after two days in a city jail as embezzlement claims involving $70 were settled through Burns's friends. He returned to New Rochelle after a long Western absence and had been with the Connecticut Office and Library Supply House.

Edward J. Burns Burns New Rochelle Connecticu

Fears Swindlers Victimized Her Missing Husband

Mrs Samuel Brooks wife of a Long Hill marketman appeals for help to locate her husband missing for nearly a week after he left saying a letter promised a fortune in New York City and that he was to settle an estate. Local friends are aiding in the search as neighbors report no word since Wednesday.

Samuel Brooks Long Hill Brooks New York City New York

Harbor Missing Boys Spark Coboshey Fear

Joseph Coboshey of 168 Church Street asks police to locate his two sons Michael fourteen and Peter eight missing since last Friday. He fears one boy may be the lad who was believed to have fallen into the harbor last week.

Joseph Coboshey Church Street Michael Peter Coboshey

Carpenters Seize Police Headquarters

Extensive alterations at Police headquarters began today by the Frank Miller Lumber Co to improve facilities for the detective bureau. The desk arrangement is to be remodeled and offices of Superintendent Birmingham Liquor Agent Wagner and Clerk Smith will be rearranged with the detective bureau. Birmingham will keep his office. Wagner andSmith share the former Wagner office. Clerk Smith’s space will join the Detective Bureau.

Frank Miller Lumber Co Birmingham Wagner Smith Detective Bureau Clerk Smith

Bridge May Be Open Tomorrow For Foot Travel

President Manwaring of the Con street bridge commission announced the structure would open to foot traffic tomorrow if the Scherzer Bridge Co. engineer passes final tests. the bridge will not be accepted without his clearance. John P. Palmer, held on $500 bail for a City court hearing after being arrested on suspicion of passing worthless checks, gave his Beach Street address but said he lived in East Orange New Jersey. A loon keeper named Michael Lavery accused Palmer of passing a worthless check to cover another protested check, while police review Palmer’s history. Also recounts the tale How Weasels Carry Eggs from the Scotsman about a weasel carrying an egg across a road and dropping it when a collie threatened it. The egg remained intact.

Manwaring Constreet Bridge Commission Scherzer Bridge Co John P. Palmer Palmer Beach Street East Orange N. J Michael Lavery East Main Street Jedburgh Oxnam

Judge's Joke and Odd Questions Across The Press

A spoof of courtroom wit and hotel humor appears in a column from multiple papers. The Yonkers Statesman notes a tale of engagement rumors spread by a maid and a policeman. The Westminster Gazette records a court scene with a macer silencing laughter. A hotel bath joke from Traveling Mall closes with a clerk’s sharp reply.

Guy Court of Session Macer Westminster Gazette

Bostwick shot dead after deadly gunfight with police

Atlanta June 27. A telegram says W. H. Bostwick, barricaded in his Ocilla area home, killed two policemen and wounded three before a posse fatally shot him. State troops were en route to aid the posse after hours of battle.

United Press Atlanta W. H. Bostwick Ocilla

Taft Teddy and Hughes Conference Set at Beverly

Beverly June 27 President Taft arrives at Burgess Point Wednesday morning. Colonel Roosevelt and Governor Hughes of New York are expected Thursday for a major Taft administration conference at Beverly.

United Press Beverly Taft Burgess Point Roosevelt Governor Hughes New York

Yegg Fatally Shot In Sensational Hold Up

Lynn Mass June 27 Aftermath of a sensational hold up continues. Andy Alison the Yegg fatally shot after aiding in killing Thomas Landrigan shoe manufacturer and James Carroll a policeman still hangs to life in Lynn hospital. The dead Yegg known as Joe lies in morgue awaiting identification. Wasili Ivankowski captured with a slight wound arraigned in police court then taken to Salem jail for grand jury. Ivankowski grimly observes crowds as police allow thousands to view him. He asks for his gun to shoot himself. Funerals for Landrigan and Carroll scheduled today with private service for Landrigan and Elks tribute for Carroll.

United Press Lynn Mass Andy Alison Thomas A. Landrigan James Carroll Joe Wasili Ivankowski Salem Ivankowski Ladrigan Landrigan Carroll The Elks

Body Recovered After Steamer Fire Tragedy

Special from United Press. La Crosse June 27 Fishermen today recovered the body of Miss Emma Randall twenty, of New Albin Iowa, the only known victim of the fire that destroyed the excursion steamer J I S last night carrying 1500 passengers on the Mississippi River five miles below Genoa Wisconsin. Three men remain missing. They had been locked in the forward hold for drunkenness but were released when the fire started.

United Press la Crosse Emma Randall New Albino Iowa Mississippi River Genoa Wis

Wall Street Today Opens With Fractional Recessions

New York June 27 opening shows fractional declines in speculative issues with early losses. By eleven o'clock rumors of J P Morgan illness caused a sharp break in Reading and Union Pacific, but a denial from Morgan's office halted the drop while leaders bought steadily. Government bonds steady, other bonds lower. WANTED First class model maker used to typewriter or electrical experimental work. Address Experiment this office stating age and experience.

United Press New York J. P. Morgan Reading Union Pacific Morgan

Middy blouses and suits for girls on second floor

For girls summer wear, middy blouse or suit offers sensible comfort. Loose fit and broad sailor collar enhance looks. Blouses in galatea and linene, white or blue collars priced 50c to 100. Middy suits in plain colors or plaids with braiding, sizes 8 to 14, $1.50 to $3.75. Second floor.

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