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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
3
Advertisement promises a Skin Book with a liberal sample of Soap and Cuticura Ointment to clear pimples blackheads and treat red beads and dry thinning hair. Claim suggests benefit for complexion hands and hair with accompanying offer by mail.
The article notes a world wide celebration of David Livingstone’s birth centenary with Scottish Presbyterian and clan involvement. A concert program includes MacDowell selections arranged for organ, a Vesper service at Olivet Congregational church, and the Washington Park M E church cantata Vision of St John with a full choir, solos, and ensembles.
In this city March 1 1913 Johanna widow of Philip Nard aged 75 invited to funeral from 210 Black Rock avenue Tuesday March 4 3 30 am Sacred Heart church 9 am high mass interment St Michael's cemetery An anniversary mass for Frank X Maseicotte held March 1 7 am Sacred Heart church. Meerbach John Sebastian aged 53 February 26 invited to funeral from 409 Lindley Street March 2 2 pm German Reformed church 2 30 pm interment Park Cemetery.
Robert Emmet Club members sell tickets for the annual services at the Plaza theatre on Sunday March 9 with Congressmen Thomas L. Reilly of Meridian as speaker. John A. Hurley will introduce him and Wheeler and Wilson band will provide music.
London March 1 Arthur Newton a prominent solicitor was arrested by Scotland Yard detectives charged with involvement in a 115000 fraud. Newton was counsel for Dr Crippen who was convicted and executed for his wife’s murder. Crippen was captured after an overseas chase when he fled to Canada with his office assistant. W E Halligan 989 Broad Street showcases new spring millinery styles.
New York reports the 75,000 clothing trade workers who left machines December 30 for an eight hour day, sanitary workshops, and end to sweatshops have returned. Overtime will run to Easter to catch up. The accord gives unions sanitary gains, a weekly $1 wage rise, open shops, note of arbitration on hours, and anti sub contracting. Most factories reopen next Monday.
Edward H. Flynn convicted on two counts for stealing tools among workers and given ten days in jail after pleas from his former employer Dudley Bullard and 550 voters. Christen Petersen and John Rasmussen fined $25 for unlicensed liquor at Eggies Hall. Theo Smalsey and Stephen Coles sentenced for mutual assault. Alexander Scales fined $5 for theft. Henry Kiema fined $5 and 30 days for intoxicated assault. William Kovac case continued for libel translation verification.
Stratford March 1 Mrs Gertina Travis was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice Frank Blakeman for loitering near a liquor selling place after two charges were heard. The court found not sufficient evidence on selling to a minor but guilty on loitering. Frederic A Bartlett represented the defendant and Ivan Morehouse prosecuted. State's Attorney Stiles Judson was absent.
Edgar F Brown seeks separation from Mary M Brown in this city with desertion alleged on July 1 1908. They wed June 16 1891 and Mary’s maiden name was Taft. Frederick A Flaherty sues Ella Sharp Flaherty for divorce alleging desertion in July 1904. They married October 1 1396.
Johanna Dollard, widow of Philip Dollard, died this morning at age 75 at her home 210 Black Rock Avenue after infirmities of age. A longtime West End resident, she was widely respected in the city and is survived by three sons Thomas William and Philip J and two grandchildren.
Mister Wood row Wilson resigns as New Jersey governor after attending the inauguration of his successor Senator James F. Fielder. He delivers a speech urging courage and conscience in public life before a crowd of 5 000 to 10 000. Wilson expresses pride in his service and hands the state seal to the new governor.
Harry K. Thaw obtained a fifth writ of habeas corpus from Supreme Court to review his mental condition after confinement in a Matteawan Asylum. The action, arranged by Attorney General Kennedy and Justice Guy, was completed without publicity. Return date was not disclosed, but Thaw was expected to be brought to New York City early next week.
March 1 report from Trenton says Chancellor Edwin Robert Walker of New Jersey declined the U S attorney generalship preferring his judiciary post. Cleveland Mayor Newton D Baker also declined interior secretary duties due to local projects. Other names linked to potential Interior post include Louis Brandeis and Redfield. Also, 16 year old Lillian Moran was arrested on a complaint from her mother alleging incorrigibility.
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid cure for grippe and severe colds. Claims two hour dosing up to three times ends head and chest symptoms, relieves headache and feverishness, and contains no quinine. Promises pleasant taste and gentle action with no after effects.
Dudley Stafford proprietor of Stratford Inn faced two indictments for selling liquor after hours. State Policeman Harley J. Howard testified to raids on February and February 12. Stafford was found guilty with fines of 50 dollars and costs in each case and bonds set at 200.
George W. Clark of New Haven files a suit against the city for 300 damages alleging his car fell into an excavation on Chapel street March 28 1912. He claims no guard was placed and the city is negligent. papers filed in the court of common pleas.
Sofia reports Greek forces near Melissa attacked a Turkish detachment yesterday in a six hour fight. Despatches from Athens say the Turks lost 112 men killed and 180 taken prisoner.
A Hartford committee on fish and game debated two bills to allow commercial propagation of wild birds and game. The plan would require licenses and tagging to track shipments, with safeguards against open sale. F N Marr oss of Bristol cited success in native species and Hungarian partridge. Herbert K Job, state ornithologist, supported the bill noting interest from wealthy breeders.
Norwalk reports probate of Mary A. Clark's will providing 300 to Rev F M Fellows of Hartford 200 to the Connecticut Institute for the Blind in Hartford and 200 to William S Boger of Bridgeport Chicago. A militiaman attempted suicide after a broken romance. he asked to be buried under an American flag but the flag was saved. Local ad notes price cuts on silk petti coats and lawn shirt waists at 5B Dillon & Co.
The Cheney mills in Manchester present new foulards made in our home state. The fabrics feature blossoms and soft gray tones with rose accents in widths of 24 and 44 inches. Prices range 75 cents to $2 per yard.
Howland Rotary announced for a limited time to club members only. The rotary bobbin machine features speed low noise and fine stitching in two oak cabinet styles priced at 29 and 32 dollars. Members may join the club and take delivery after paying one dollar, with delivery on third floor.
London march 1 the dispute between Richmond mayor and home secretary mckenna over lillian lenton a suffragette released from holloway jail after forcible feeding is set for a full inquiry militant leaders say lenton who faced a charge for burning kew gardens pavilion was reportedly fed through the nose by prison doctors after a hunger strike authorities say feeding was to save her life septic pneumonia and pleurisy followed the home secretary warned further feeding or starvation could have killed her. meanwhile mrs pankhurst may face restraint over a bond tied trial and militant suffragists announce a self denial week to fund their cause with street sales and theatre efforts.
Charles Horn Amooth, believed New York resident, faced forgery counts for passing bogus checks on ten saloonkeepers on March 18, 1912. Bonds set at 3000 dollars. He was captured in Hartford and held for local authorities after eluding capture until yesterday.
Four persons were injured when Pennsylvania Railroad No. 11 bound for Philadelphia and Washington collided with a switch engine in Buffalo. The switch engine overturned in the crash. Separately in Delaware and Pennsylvania, a break-in at Yorklyn and Lynnwood netted dynamite and stolen stamps totaling about $1,900.
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