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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
16
Deputy Sheriff John M. Donnelly, attempting to serve civil papers, confronted by a pistol wielding Angelo De Felice on Mar Co street extension. Police formed a surround, Donnelly and officers prepared for a standoff as De Felice held his porch with a large pistol.
In Westport a contempt show cause hearing was held in superior court this morning to determine if Elbert Sipperly should be held in contempt for allegedly opening letters from his son in a family suit. The two parties, both prominent in local business, were identified as the contested stakeholders in the matter tied to property claims and injunction actions.
A wrecked excursion boat near Calais after a tugboat collision left at least one passenger dead and many injured. The Grand Manga’s barge was involved as the St Croix river tug attempted to rescue or guide the vessel, with hundreds of passengers aboard when the incident occurred.
The Water Carnival week in Chicago will feature the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Western Power Boat Association, an Informational Yacht Race, Lipton Cup events, and naval parades with prizes and trophies. Races run Aug 10–17, 1912, attracting boats from around the world and a $5,000 main trophy with a $1,500 second prize cash award.
The report lists roll call tallies by state with varying ayes and noes as delegates vote on seating Wilson supporters. It notes New York voting solidly to seat Wilson delegates from South Dakota and suggests Murphy may have decided Clark cannot be nominated.
The Streets and Sidewalks committee will meet tonight to discuss Fairfield Avenue. Property owners disturbed over conditions will attend along with the mayor, the paving sewer commission, the trolley company, the city attorney, and others involved.
Governor Glenn of North Carolina commented that Woodrow Wilson was a fine ballplayer but too absorbed in reading to attend practice. The remark alludes to Wilson's college days at Davidson College and his relationship with teammates and coaches.
Claude Grahame-White, long linked to Pauline Chase and other American society women, marries Dorothy Taylor of New York at Widford Essex. Best man is Montague Grahame-White, the aviator's brother. In Rome, Ferrero plans a forthcoming book arguing Oriental luxury weakens civilization in the Americas.
New contract awarded for a four story concrete structure on Summerfield and Barne avenues in Shelby. The Birdseye Somers project will be built under the Broadway, New York contract and work will start immediately.
State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald may accept the rebuilt Nichols road as a state highway. Director Courtade said resurfacing work will finish soon after years of poor condition.
The Philby Sheridan assembly Fourth Degree K of C plans its annual outing for Wednesday evening July 3 at Pooleane Shore. A large program is expected with Major William H. Flynn toastmaster and a list of speakers. Sub committees cover banquet trolley entertainment fireworks printing and more with numerous committee members named.
The parade will depart on Fairfield Avenue and Main Street, go to State Street and through State to grounds. It starts at 10 a.m. sharp.
The Board of Health will hold a public hearing tonight at the Police and Charities building on whether the garbage plant is a nuisance. Citizens may present their views and be heard. New Haven may settle H L Mix and Bridgeport bill dispute over 921 dollars dating from 1907 after talks with Bridgeport. settlement expected. Hamburg Zeppelin Victoria Luise launches for a 12 hour North Sea cruise with 12 passengers to demonstrate aerial invasion capability.
The mother of a heat victim, Mrs W Atlen, collapses on identifying her son's body at the morgue. The deceased, George W Turner, with ties to Hartford, is to be interred there. funeral logistics and surrounding details unfold as investigators determine the tragedy.
An obituary describes a funeral mass at St Charlies church officiated by Fr Tishan for Mrs Jeece and John Rodney with burial at St Michael's cemetery. Mrs Ellis, widow of George Bilis, dies after a fall following a long residence in the city. she was Irish by birth and a devout communicant of St Marys church.
The Hartmann Brewing Co. won 911.39 damages against Anne Eggers Umstatter in superior court this morning for fixtures supplied to Mrs. Umstatter’s Williston and Bunnell street saloon. Also noted are shipowners refusing arbitration amid seamen strike and a Bridgeport license transfer application for 189 Willard Street with local endorsements.
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