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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1910

Page

2

St Mary's school closing exercises honor 15 graduates

The Pembroke street ceremony filled the auditorium with pupils and guests. The 15 graduates included Marion Malone and Loretta Harrington with Miss Malone as valedictorian. Salient moments featured essays on Evangeline and Saint Catherine, a pantomime At the Golden Gates, and medals and diplomas presented by Rev. John F. Murphy.

St. Mary's School Pembroke Street Marion Frances Malone Loretta Marion Harrington John Edward Keefe Elisabeth Ruth McBiroy Catherine Veronica Hegan Letitia Marion Finn James Coughlin Shannon James Edward Marion Wilfred Charles Stead John Francis Feeley Maria Josephine Harrington Harret Frances O’neil Catherine Elizabeth O'Loughlin Irene Eleanor Harrill Letitia M. Finn Wilfred G. Stead James EB. Marron Elisabeth R. McElroy James G. Shannon Stephen Moylan Laurine M. Dunn Golden Gates Irene Havrilla Bt. Mary's John F. Murphy Marion F. Malo Loretta M. Harrington John B. Keete Elizabeth R. McElroy Catherine V.regan Letitian M- Finn James ©. Marron Wilfred C. Stead John F. Feeley Maria J. Harrington Ursula Crabby Mary Le +ko Annie Stead Austin Munich Claude Boyton Margaret Kearney Fred Cuneo Herbert Schwenck Helen Kritot Mary Rorke Valentine] Grillo Mary Lawless Edward McGovern Victoria Obruchay Elens Regina Ronard Dillon Grads Aiken Léroy White Winnifred Rorke James McGovern Howard Wade Helen Cavanaugh Lawrence Grillo Palmer James Shannon Sophia Obruchay Edna Dee Edna Kelly Ethel Quinn Arthur Baldwin Daniel Baker Harold Ryckman Dan O'Leary Marycha

Weather Forecast For Bridgeport On Tuesday Evening

Bridgeport Conn Tuesday June 28 1910 weather cloud y tonight fair tomorrow with clearing and warmer conditions expected as a high pressure builds across the region. Winds light southerly diminishing followed by a calm night.

Idgeport Conn

Op era waists offered at low prices in lingerie styles

A sale features opera waists in lawn and batiste with fine lace and hand embroidered patterns. Prices range from two to six dollars normally, but the waists are offered for much less, emphasizing light, delicate decoration and stylish silhouettes.

Albae Batiste

Stamford Fire Destroys Barn Fueled by Paint and Paper

In Stamford last night a barn fire caused by a large cache of paint and wall paper ignited, with estimated damage around 8000 dollars. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the blaze as an accidental flame spread.

Stamford Max Wargrows

New Haven County Faces Missing Reports and Fuel Costs

County investigators report Ford and Johnson Chair Company balances not shown in official records. Commissioner Walter reveals the county paid for boiler fuel at the company shops behind the county jail, mostly employing Esviet labor. The Civic Federation, State committee, and Pastor Union probe alleged mismanagement. Attorney Robinson, a key accuser, was absent but to be summoned.

New Haven Jacob Walter Ford & Johnson Chair Civic Federation Charles Robinson Charles Robinson and the Pastors’ Union Suma Walter Robinson Blakeslee

Canary Islanders as Athletic Heritage and Odd Tales

Canary Islanders trained from infancy in self defense and warfare shaping athletic prowess, with anecdotes of stone dodging and orange catching cited from Seville legends. Additional notes discuss hiccough cures by neck pressure, a medical tip from Dr Moody, and a quip about what defines a gentleman learned from a valet in Brighton.

Canary Spain America Canaries Islands Seville St Louis Republic Charles 8. Moody

Wickersham Talks Trusts at Harvard

United States Attorney General Wickersham addresses Harvard Law School on trust power and government controls. He laments the Supreme Court's delays in antitrust rulings and argues against constraining law to fully prevent intercompany combinations while urging clear standards to curb monopolistic behavior.

United Press Boston America United States Wickersham Harvard Law School Lowell Harvard United States Supreme Court

Grand Jury Names No Organized White Slave Ring

Special from United Press New York June 23 The presentment by the grand jury headed by John D Rockefeller Jr says there is no evidence of an organized trafficking ring in women for immoral purposes. It denounces procurers and procuresses and urges arrest on sight and stiffer laws. The report blasts moving picture shows as vice dens and criticizes massage parlors and manicure establishments after surveying 125 such places.

United Press New York Grand Jury John D. Rockefeller, Jr New York City O'Sullivan

Autoist Drowned under Car Near Hammond Creek

Peter Ripley a 31 year old Hammond resident drowned when an automobile he was under overturned into a creek near Doby Lake Front Park party had gathered for supper then headed toward Hammond. Ripley’s companions were severely injured but expected to recover as Irving Betz reportedly lost control while racing an interurban car.

United Press Hammond Ind Peter Ripley Doby Ripley Lake Front Park Roby Hammond Irving Betz

Obituary notices for Winnifred Sweeney and others in Derby area

Many sorrowing friends attended the funeral yesterday for Winnifred Conion Sweeney wife of former Derby representative James J. Sweeney. The service began at 8:20 am at her daughter’s residence then at St Augustine s church. The cortege to Mount St Peters cemetery was among the longest in Derby. Survivors include children and a sister Mrs Ward of Benham Avenue. Also reported are the deaths of Ines Carlton Ford and Elizabeth Carroll and funeral details for Carroll with a large attendance from the Lillian M Keller Home and Brotherhood of America.

Winnifred Conion James J. Sweeney Derby Joseph Forest Worth Street St. Augustine's Church C. J. McElroy Edward J. Healey G. B. Clark & Co John O'Connor Stratford Bernard Garrity Waterbury Stephen Conlin Bernard F. Conlin Michael Conlin Bernard FP Comin Mount St. Peter's Cemetery Sweeney Wil Ward Benham Avenue Ines Carlton George Skiff Ford State Street Elizabeth Michael Carroll Daniel Murtagh Myrtle Avenue Sacred Heart Church Father Judge Lillian M. Keller Brotherhood of America Patrick McCarthy John Devine Fred Richardson Patrick O'Leary Thomas Speers John Hamill St. Michael's Cemetery

Towne Withdraws From Deputy Sheriff Contest

Frederick W. Towne, a notable Fourth district political figure, withdraws from the race to succeed Thomas Cunningham as deputy sheriff. He has taken a lucrative post with a New York manufacturing firm. Remaining candidates include William Ainley, Edward Rock, and Joseph Schultz.

Frederick W. Towne Thomas Cunningham New York William Ainley Edward Rock Joseph Schultz German American Civic Alliance

Farewell Letter Reveals Bandit’s Final Plea in Lynn Shooting

In Lynn a trio of bandits linked to a fatal Robbery spree left a Russian written note from one prisoner to his mother begging forgiveness and claiming he faces death for reasons not disclosed. One accomplice, Andy Alison, remains gravely ill. another, Joe, was buried unidentified. The crime killed Thamas A. Landrecan and Policeman Carroll.

Espeemrom United Press Lynn Wasili Tyankowski Thamas A. Landrecan Carroll New England Ivankowski Salem Andy Alison Yeggs Lynn Hospital Joe

Wall Street Opens Steady Then Dips With Mixed Rallyes

The opening in New York on June 28 shows a steady tone at first but soon the market resumes a downward drift with most prices sliding. Steel Common rises about a point as do issues like St. Paul Union Pacific and Reading. Government bonds were lower amid broader weakness.

United Press New York

Taft Abolishes Naval Bureau in Reform Push

Washington June 29 President Taft signed order abolishing the bureau of equipment in the navy and redistributing its duties among other bureaus under Congress authorization. This marks the initial step in Secretary Meyer’s broader reorganization plan. Frank Saska, 16, former Challenge Co. employee, Isa Brooks street, is under arrest for breaking windows.

United Press Washington Taft Bureau of Equipment of the Navy Department Congress Meyer Saska Frank Saska the Challenge Co Isa Brooks Street

Special woolens 65c yd and skirts for $1

Store advertises woolen fabrics at 65 cents a yard with a skirt made to measure for one dollar. It emphasizes fabric value, low making cost, and minimal shopper effort. Encourages one visit to select fabric and have measurements taken, with delivery ready to wear. Right aisle, rear.

Vyoiles

Zeppelins Deutschland Drifts After Motor Failure

Dusseldorf June 28 The Zeppelin dirigible Deutschland with crew and 20 newspaper men aboard drifts helplessly before a gale. One motor broken and unable to land. Grave fears for safety as attempts to reach Dortmound and Munster fail. Troops stand by to aid if vessel nears earth.

United Prose Dusseldorf Germany Osnabrueck Count Zeppélin Dortmound Muvenster

Bank Looter's Accessory Located In Canada

Boston reporter notes Martin J. Walsh of Boston has been located in Canada as an accessory to George W. Coleman in a Cambridge National Bank looting of 300000 dollars. A $200 reward was offered, and extradition is expected within days after secret service contacts with his wife in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

United Press Boston Martin J. Walsh George W. Coleman Cambridge National Bank Canada Scranton Frank W. Scmidt Secret Service Walsh

Multi Millionaire Parker Arrested for Defrauding Government

Seattle June 2. George H Parker a reputed multi millionaire linked with United Wireless Company is arrested on charges of defrauding the government. Federal authorities pursue fraudulent stock transactions in the firm. Parker claims brokers and ex employees caused the arrest. He is released on bail.

Parker United Press Seattle George H. Parker United Wireless Company Mississippi

Guilty of Arson Verdict in New Haven Case

In New Haven on June 28 a superior court jury found Max Smith guilty of arson for setting fire to his barn several months earlier.

United Press New Haven Max Smith Smith

Yorke Shirts 95 Cents At Right of Main Street Door

Howland's Yorke shirts priced at 95c offer real value. The shirts are described as well fitting, attractive in color and pattern, and durable because of sturdy fabric and careful construction. Normally $1.50, these Yorke shirts are advertised for 95c with emphasis on summer wear.

Safe and Sane Yorke

Jury Deadlocks 90 Hours in Bribery Case

Palmer discharged as jury deadlocks after 90 hours considering bribery case involving Palmer who passed a bad check on Michael Lavery. Officers say Palmer overdrawn his account amid court proceedings.

Palmer John Parker Palmer Michael Lavery Sage Maria Street Gross N

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