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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
5
Glasgow reports a large fire at Balfron Castile in Stirlingshire gutting the structure leaving only walls. Fire authorities suspect arson as private equipment was disabled. The era’s militant suffragette claim is noted but no evidence ties them to the blaze.
Hartford July 20 Judge Henry E Jessen of the East Hartford town court will contest the appointment of John F Maher made by Governor Baldwin on June 24 Maher and ex appointee Cuneo appeared in court this morning to take office Jessen refused to yield and said he would challenge the move if Maher did not retire He served notice he would claim the salary from today until the issue is settled Also Sherwood Reynolds 78 a Civil War veteran and native of Easton Conn died recently as the son of David and Sarah Reynolds He was a Master Mason and sole survivor Wil Reynolds among his children
In this city on June 28 1813 Marietta Hallack aged 61 years 8 months 15 days funeral details and invitation are given for services at the mortuary chapel of August G. Beker 497 Stratford Ave on Tuesday evening with attending friends.
Washington report notes Senate and House select committees to investigate the Underground system amid sensational claims by Martin M Mulhall who says he acted as a national manufacturers lobbyist His assertions provoke sharp denials from Col J L Pope Hartford CT officials and local Manufacturers groups Declares no known ties to legislation or the national association.
Coroner Phelan grants respite as witnesses such as freight office employees civilians and policemen testify to the speed of train 5 and 3 on the curve east of the place and to engineer Doherty’s cab actions before the crash during the ongoing inquiry.
Boston June 20 The committee of Stockholders of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad began an investigation and drafted a report to stockholders whose proxies they hold The report will be sent in a day or two and later made public George Von L Meyer chairman will sail for Europe tomorrow not returning until late August Veteran goes to hospital Edwin Collins 70 civil war veteran removed from his Wakeley street home to St Vincent s Hospital by ambulance suffering intestinal troubles and possible operation
Reliable man with boiler knowledge seeks employment as day or night watchman. Steady and dependable. Address Watchman care of Farmer. Probate Court Bridgeport June 30 1913 Estate of Rose Finneran deceased six months for creditors to file claims. Creditors must file timely. pay debts. Patrick Finneran Administrator 99 South Ave Bridgeport Conn.
Crowds greet surviving Civil War veterans at a commemorative camp. Gen Daniel E Sickles arrives in a tent among battle sites while Gen Felix Robertson in full Confederate uniform draws attention. Col Charles H McConnell arrives with an Iron Brigade headquarters tent. Virginia Confederates receive an enthusiastic welcome at the station.
Governor Baldwin with General Cole and Major Pinney greeted veterans as a special train carried about 450 Connecticut Civil War veterans toward Gettysburg. The state organized departures from Thompsonville and halted at Hartford and New York to add delegates, with many more veterans traveling on other trains. Connecticut regiments cited include the 5th 7th 14th 18th 17th 20th 27th heavy and light artillery. The governor planned to reach New York ahead to arrange arrangements for the reunion.
A veterans delegation left the city aboard an express train just before a special. Major Tyler and two hospital corps privates accompanied the group. Notable figures include J. J. Blake, 89, the oldest delegation member, who fought with Stonewall Jackson’s brigade, and Sethe Hotchkiss of company H 11th North Carolina. Gettysburg veterans Antonio Gardell and George Warner, who lost both arms, also traveled with the party. Governor Baldwin met Warner at the station.
Lawrence Mass June 30 twenty five boys fell into the Merrimac river when a runway to a city bathhouse collapsed. Two boys were drowned and five were unconscious when removed from the water. The rest were rescued or self rescued with varying injuries.
New Haven June 30 Collector of Customs J Rice Winchell declares he will not retire until an official order from the President or his death or resignation removes him. He says he has not resigned and does not intend to resign and remains in office per precedent and law.
Chicago records eight deaths due to a heat wave with official reports of over 40 prostration cases in public places. By noon the city faced extreme heat with temperatures at 96 degrees by 1 pm. Jack Shepherd remains in about the same condition after an automobile collision near Fairfield a week ago, hospitalized at Galen.
Superintendent Eugene Birmingham, confined to home for weeks, is reported much improved and convalescing rapidly. He can walk about the house and rest on the veranda and may return to his office for a few hours late this week. Girl Wanted Read the Palmer Want Ads.
John F. McDonough and Miss May C. Moore were united in marriage at St. Augustine's with Father Charles J. McElroy officiating. The couple, followed by the bridal party, attended a breakfast at the Moore home, then departed for New York and a Hudson trip toward Albany. They plan a honeymoon through the Berkshires and will reside in Hawley avenue after August 1. The groom works for Foster-Besse and is a leading Elks member. the bride has many friends.
Richard Brown newsboy arrested after companion Herbert Johnson was shot near Fairfield and released on promise to appear, later captured in South Norwalk for carrying concealed weapons. Albert Jasmyne fined $3 for sleeping on Sea Wall. Henry Arnold paid $15 for failure to appear. traffic ordinances violated. Water Street vagrants rounded up. seven individuals arraigned with sentences 15 to 120 days. Adolph Roth case continued to July 15 for breach of peace. Clarence Crittenden remanded for trial July 8 after countersuit of kidnapping. attorney Charlies A Hopwood.
In Cheshire Connecticut on June 30 Coroner Mix ordered a strict inquiry into the death of an unidentified man discovered yesterday. The badly decomposed body was tied to a stump with a leather thong and bore two bullet holes in the back of the head. A six chamber revolver and a knife lay nearby.
Marriage licenses issued to Dr. William H. Calhoun and F Wilhelmina Reid and to Frank F A Anderson and Anna E Ohlsson as recorded in the city registry.
The Howland store endorses shorter hours aligning with the era’s trend toward reduced work time. It reports a history of earlier 6 PM Mondays and 5 PM July August closings, now moving to 9 PM Saturdays year round and 5 PM on other days until September 1, encouraging shoppers to adjust and praising public sentiment.
Bathing suits this season are stylish and practical, offering snug yet easy-swim fits. Princess style dominates with minimal excess fabric, in blue, black, and brighter hues, trimmed with contrasting braid or white. Fabrics vary from silk to mohair and twisted cotton, priced from $2 to $25.
Advertises film development and printing services with fast turnaround. Film dropped before 3 PM ready next day. developing and printing in three days. Claims high quality and prompt service with reasonable prices and basement location.
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