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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
Former Chip W. Eliot of Harvard University is elected president of the Institution. An honorary office with a salary tied to his current salary was announced at a Harvard meeting. Alumni meetings and reunions were reported as part of the disclosed plans.
Thousands rush to Merrill company offer at 1161 Broadway New York promising $2.50 checks with no work or return required. Send a postal to receive $2.50 in checks as the firm claims the greatest offer ever made.
Archbishop Farley of New York has purchased the Sinigaglia homestead of Pope Pius IX to convert it into a shrine. Relics of the Pope will be housed there, with New York parishioners contributing funds and Farley recounting past memories of the Pope during Vatican ties.
A large audience filled Perry's hall for the Fairfield Grammar school graduation. Fourteen graduates wore white, with flowers. diplomas awarded to Lillian Anderson et al. Rev Maurer gave the address on moral and religious training. Supt. Wheatley urged diligence and warned against early quitting. Don’ts listed for students plus awards by the D A R for spelling, history and English.
A lost purse or money message pleads for the return of $25 found on Haet Main Street between Steuben Street and Crescent Avenue. The man who dropped it is described as young, with a recently deceased wife and five children, facing funeral costs and low wages.
Morgan Flynn a long time Bridgeport resident and former city street worker complains about losing city work to newcomers finds no water or sewer at his home despite 36 years as a taxpayer. He urges the city to prioritize old residents for public works and questions city management. He also notes his ongoing tax payments and seeks a sewer connection and city water. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertisement follows.
Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn. heard Dr William Arnold Shanklin pledge to raise a 1 000 000 endowment at an alumni luncheon He announced initial gifts of 50000 from Judge George G Reynolds and 25000 from James N Brown Both trustees greeted the push with strong applause as Judge Henry C M Ingraham suggested the target and Shanklin affirmed it
In New York June 30 an inquest heard how Hermann Reichert offered his blood in a transfusion to his wife Amelia Reichert after she slipped on ice at 1985 Amsterdam Avenue. Dr. H S Jacobs performed the operation. Mrs Reichert died despite her husband’s effort to save her.
Gen George B Cosby one of the last Confederate brigadier generals committed death by inhaling gas in Oakland on Tuesday. The Kentucky native, 69, a West Point graduate of 1852, had suffered paralysis and grew discouraged. Adjutant-General of the...
Augustus Thomas Western drama In Missouri draws strong crowds at Poll's with Misa Alice Fleming in Kate Vernon and Mr Ince in a fitting Western lead. New feature acts by Ira Kessner and Master Joseph Daly entertain between scenes, with a silk hosiery coupon prize for a matinee winner and collectible alligator-skin booklets issued for lady patrons. Steeplechase Island hosts daily performances including leopards, high diving horses, and Dare Devil Dash drawing families to the seaside venue each afternoon and evening.
Special from United Press reports Nairobi residents facing transport disruption as rickshaw youths, Kikuyus aged 15 to 17, strike over police regulations. With no other transport in sight, Europeans may walk as Roosevelt party visits. rickshaw pay is about eight rupees monthly, and tensions foresee an extended dispute.
Stratford residents report on the Cupheag Club dinner at Sarah Smith’s Milford Point, Yale graduates, local travel, and a north end school plan. The column notes nine Yale grads, a funeral, Africa enterprise, Independence Day plans by Pootatuck Yacht Club, and rowing races with a blindfolded event drawing many entries.
A lively sailing race is planned as a handicap event with many club sailboats entered and hope of other clubs joining. The program includes many events and a river trip for guests who wish to participate, with decorations of launches drawing interest.
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