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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
The retiring President Roosevelt spends a frantic day at the White House with crowds pressing the grounds and lines forming at the north entrance. By midmorning cabinet meetings and hundreds of callers fill the doors as he handles mail and welcomes lawmakers and citizens alike.
State entomologist Britton urges nursery men to halt France stock imports for six months pending inspection after nests of the browntail moth found on stock from abroad. New Haven station reports several shipments inspected. nests found on twigs ends, eggs killed by dip solution, packing burned. No infestation permitted to slip past inspection to date.
After a failed effort to earn money, Dr Victor Meyer a 45 year old surgeon and former foreign newspaper correspondent killed himself in his boarding house room at 48 West Twenty sixth Street New York City. He left a note offering his body to the medical school or asking to notify his brother in law H D Brewster of Brewster and Co and his mother Mme Grey Meyer of Paris if not needed.
Boston March 3 United Press report: Associated Hat Manufacturers petitioned the U S Circuit Court to restrain Lamson and Hubbard from using the union label after their reorganization aimed at peace with striking hat makers.
Denver March 3. It became known today that Carrie Newman Dora and Mabel Osborne all high school girls eloped last night. Details are incomplete but the elopers contacted authorities after failing to meet with their families. The incident involves three local youths and unnamed parties, with city officials cautious about releasing further information.
Edward G. Arizona, once convicted of statutory forgery in 1879 and jailed two years, is linked to a $200,000 Michigan fortune. Neil McTavish arrives in Middletown to probe Arizona’s record, while a Philadelphia woman plants a claim as his wife and challenges a will. The saga involves a disputed check, forgery definitions, and a contested will amid muddled family ties.
Smyrna dispatches report Masran, a village near Jerusalem, was leveled by a powerful earthquake. One hundred fifty people are dead in the ruins, with rescue efforts ongoing and details sparse.
Boston city greeting as ships from New Jersey and Missouri arrive at Charlestown Navy Yard. Commander Wood and Commander Smith exchange welcomes. Smith designated to oversee repairs to the warships.
George Beltsam will read a paper titled The Noble Hen before Bridgeport Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Thursday night in their Court Exchange room. A committee to organize the December poultry show will be formed at the same meeting.
A major blaze at 374 Seventh Avenue, blamed on the Black Hand, killed ten and severely burned six policemen and ten firemen. Rescue efforts saved at least 50 others as crews battled through oil fumes and smoky stairs. Bodies found in McDonald’s undertaking shop and nearby, with investigations ongoing.
Tonight at the Church of the Sacred Heart Rev Father Edward T Walsh assistant rector of St James church South Manchester Conn delivers a Lenten sermon. Walsh a native of Bridgeport studied philosophy and theology at the University of Louvain Belgium and has traveled Europe studying customs and languages. Niagara University alumni in the city will greet him upon his visit this evening.
New York March 3 The dispute between mine operators and United Mine Workers officials over renewing agreements in Pennsylvania remains unsettled as conferences loom. Both sides claim willingness to avoid conflict though strike talk persists. National Civic Committee plans to aid peace led by Seth Low.
David Schoenwald, collector for William Griesinger & Son at 43 John Street, vanished after leaving with several hundred dollars in bills. Bonded for $500, the Fidelity and Security Company of New York has been alerted. He is 25, unmarried, once from New York, a persistent gambler with no local relatives, last seen after a busy collection day.
Chicago March 3 The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Carpenters and Builders Association face a critical decision as their executive committee meets. About 100 carpenters and tilers have quit work, with half of them at Commercial Sash and Door Company being locked out and a boycott imposed. A general strike or lockout across building trades is threatened. Roosevelt signs naval bill restoring Marines to warships, countermanding prior order.
Washington reports most governors arrive or head to the capital for the inaugural parade. The city buzzes with preparations, ticket sales, and rising prices for seats, rooms, and carriages as visitors hope for sun. Forecasters call for unsettled but cooler conditions, with showers this afternoon.
Calvary parish sold a 100 by 100 foot plot on Park street to Lilian S Schiele. Charles A. Bergstrom bought a 40 foot frontage building lot on Abrira street from J F Noble. George W Banks and Eliza F Banks sold a 40 foot frontage Drew Place building lot to Samuel Goldman and David Schine.
President elect Taft announced he offered Beekman Winthrop the Assistant Secretaryship of the Navy. Winthrop, former governor of Porto Rico and current Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, accepted. Taft also offered Myron T. Herrick a senior ambassadorship, but Herrick declined due to business commitments.
Washington March 3. Mrs Taft receives her inaugural gown from New York and Taft family members arrive for a reunion at the White House after the inaugural parade. Helen Taft and Charlie Taft with Howard Taft and other relatives gather with Mrs Taft. Gown is white chiffon with lace and silver embroidery. a violet crepe de chine gown will be worn at ceremonies.
A fire in the Baltimore Slope Tunnel of the Delaware & Hudson Company trapped 12 to 15 miners after 10 am. John Walsh, a miner, suffocated and brought to the surface. Officials at noon had heard nothing from the imprisoned men and progress against the fire was limited.
Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling on trolley lines unsettled the New Haven Railroad once more. Company officials indicated no new moves, Treasurer Byrnes in Washington likely through inauguration, while President Mellen remained in New Haven. A formal announcement on disposal of trolley property would come when reported to the Supreme Court by July 1. Personal mention notes Building Commissioner W H R Du Bois and Mrs DuBois sailing to Bermuda on the S S Prince George.
Friend W Smith patent attorney Bridgeport member of Yale class of 1878 will accompany President elect Taft to Washington. The group will be honored at the inaugural parade ball and class dinner and enjoy five days of entertainments with Taft. Smith plans to depart tonight if no delay occurs. Sunday baseball legalized in Indiana as Governor Marshall's objections are removed and the bill passes Senate engraving.
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