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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
2
New assortment of St Patrick Day cards for sending to friends. Available at Jackson's Book Shop located at 988 Main Street.
President Taft issues proclamation calling the Sixty-first Congress into special session on March 15 to consider a tariff revision. The move aims to address pending tax and trade measures as part of his legislative agenda.
Special from United Press reports marching grip and pneumonia spread among Massachusetts Artillery corps during inauguration travel to Washington. About 6,000 troops returned to Boston amid heavy snow and slush delaying parade duties as crowds filled streets. Governor Guild did not join the troops and is not expected today.
The County Commissioners refused a second license for a Cove Road saloon in Stamford after George Ryle applied for one. The existing license is held by Figenspan Brewing Co, bought from Thomas Campbell, who was attacked by Ryle’s mother. Campbell’s license has eight months left. Ryle wants to buy, but the brewing company will not sell. The panel ruled two licenses for the same address are not allowed.
In Sandusky Ohio March 6 the parents of a month old baby are hunted on murder charges after the coroner found the infant partly devoured by a dog in the street. The child's throat was cut and its head crushed, initially thought to have died of exposure.
At 2 30 this afternoon an overheated oil stove in the apartments of Mrs Breslin at 363 Stratford avenue set fire to nearby bedding. Mrs Hines, boarding there, escaped injury though hair singed and hands scorched. Firemen from No 1 and No 2 engines stopped the blaze. damage about 100 dollars. A second small fire under Bergen’s saloon at 137 Stratford avenue was extinguished by No 2 truck with minor damage.
Mrs Margaret Noonan is improving daily after a self inflicted wound. She rests easily and remains composed and rational. Details of the motive remain a mystery and she has not spoken to hospital staff. Her recovery prospects are increasing each day.
Special from United Press Birkenhead March 6 reports a wall break in the new dock construction killed sixteen workmen and seriously injured three. Men labored 45 feet below water level as water surged in, hurling cranes and machinery into the excavation and signaling heavy financial losses.
Emily W. Brown must produce a prior will and codicil as Probate Court orders to show changes in bequest by Alma A. Warner. Hearing continued to March 23 with witnesses Parson and Miller set to testify. Personal mentions note ill Alderman Wolfe and DAR event at Mrs. Burford’s Fairfield home.
Judge Malone of Bristol says he has no knowledge of any minority report from the Judiciary committee on the city court fight. He declines to discuss dissenting action and expects clarity after Tuesday meetings. Residents note Hartford county roots and a GOP faction hopes for state approval and a city court.
Articles filed in the Town Clerk's office form the Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Co to produce and sell metals. Incorporators include Arthur M. Marsh Henry B. Stoddard Marsheae Stoddard and William C. Harmon. Capital stock is set at 50000 dollars with 15200 paid in. Officers currently hold positions at Bridgeport Brass Co.
Thomas Frederick aged 27 known as a repeated offender admitted stealing an overcoat from Charles L. Smith and a pair of pants from John Richards at a Water street lodging house. The overcoat was recovered from a pawnshop and the pants were a reminder of Frederick's long legs. He pleaded guilty, was fined five dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Miss Elinor A. Clarke, ten year stenographer and bookkeeper for Frank Miller Lumber Co., resigns to join Smith Building Co. She will be replaced by Miss Dunbar of American Graphophone Co. Richard H. Murphy presented Clarke with a gold chain and diamond studded locket on her departure.
Charlies H. Speer a longtime fireman dies after four years with locomotor ataxia at 671 Myrtle Ave. Survived by mother, five brothers, four sisters, two children. Remains to Ossining for burial Tuesday. Margaret Ryan widow of James Ryan dies at 137 Clinton Ave after pneumonia. Survived by three children. Funeral services for Fenton C. Quinn held at 131 Walnut St and Sacred Heart Church with high mass. Dennis Morrissey’s funeral from his mother’s home to St. Augustine’s. William McKenna breaks arm chasing a trolley on Stratford Ave ice.
Six business days of sale begin Monday with Japanese silks offered well below usual prices. Black and white silks in various finishes. widths from 20 to 27 inches, including waterproof and perspiration proof varieties. Prices marked from 19c to 89c per yard, with many items cut from typical values. bold assortment includes mirror silk and messaline in spring hues. It should be a good week to buy silks.
The article advises planning weeks ahead to select wall-paper that harmonizes with carpet and furniture. It favors fabric-like textures such as burlap or linen, and suggests using panels and borders to add individuality. Our experts offer ready-made papers and hanging services with in-house work crews.
State Manager A D Rose leads 50 delegates from Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts aboard the 9 25 train for the annual Head Camp meeting to be held Tuesday and Wednesday next week in Syracuse N Y. Several local delegates depart tonight or Monday with list of attendees and protests against seating certain camp delegates. Archibald A Hayward of this city files for divorce from Catherine Hayward of Stratford naming Clarence Woodside and others as co respondents seeking custody of their minor child.
President F C Smith said Reading Company will reduce wages of its two thousand employees by 7 12 to 15 percent at month end. The cuts follow similar moves by other Pennsylvania employers. Prints of the company are in Reading and Danville.
Tomorrow night at Poli's Theatre a tribute to Emmet will be held with tickets available at the theatre box office and James Feeley's Arcade store this evening. Buyers can exchange tickets at Joseph D. Hartigan's drug store. the show is expected to draw large crowds from New Haven and surrounding cities.
Paul Boyton Jr. 22, son of Captain and Mrs. Boyton of this city, died after overwork while condensing a two year course into one. He suffered cerebral meningitis and died after a robust health history. Funeral at Villa Nova college chapel, interment in Calvary Cemetery. He managed Steeplechase Island power plant and studied electrical engineering at Villa Nova near Philadelphia since September. Survived by brothers Joseph Neil and Claude. member of Park City council, K of C, and St Marys church.
Mayor announces William T. Howes John H. McMurray and Americus V. Hertley will appraise the land on the south side of the east approach to the Congress street bridge owned by Mrs Pris cilla Lines. City hopes to avoid small buildings and gain wharfage revenue. Honors for Wright brothers in Munich. Wilbur and Orville Wright awarded Doctor of Technical Science by Technical High School of Munich.
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