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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

2

Extra Session Set to Spend Over Billions Asserted

The piece describes ongoing budgetary plans for an extra session including a wool bunting flag at the capitol and a reduction in Senate payrolls. It notes President Wilson reviewing a postmastership application, a cane gift controversy, and reform to drop 60 payroll roles saving $46,190 annually while preserving the efficiency and old soldiers rolls.

Wilson W. T. Hepner Lompoc Cal Hepner Blakeslee Masseur Senate Overman North Carolina Democratic Committee

National suffrage bill work explained in Washington

Washington March 14. National suffragist leaders announced that a legislative committee is drafting a bill to grant women the right to vote and be present at the next Congress. They acknowledge slim chances of passage but expect the agitation to benefit the suffrage cause regardless of Congressional action.

Washington Legislative Congress

Hartford County Bar selects Perkins for 28th term

Charles E. Perkins was re elected president of the Hartford County Bar Association for his 28th consecutive term at the annual meeting in Hartford. He has practiced law for 58 years and is among the oldest active lawyers in the state.

Hartford Hartford County Bar Association Charles E. Perkins Walsh

Manufacturers Scored At Bull Moose Meeting

Philadelphia March 14 The outstanding infamy of certain modern industries links two million children to factory belts, declared William B. Patterson at the first annual Progressive Conference of Pennsylvania. Patterson, secretary of the Philadelphia Federation of Churches Commission of Social Service, denounced industries that profit from cradle to kindergarten exploitation and urged justice in women’s wages amid debates on mercantile vice.

Philadelphia William B. Patterson Progressive Conference of Pennsylvania Patterson Commission of Social Service Philadelphia Federation of Churches Department of Social and Industrial Justice Progressive League of Philadelphia

Appeals From Board of Relief on American & British Co

The American and British Co. appeals the Board of Relief assessment on two properties housing its East Bridgeport plant. Real estate values cited are 160000 for realty and 375000 for personal property. Assessors list 189000 real estate and 370188 personal. Board of Reliefs figures are 189000 real estate and 335188 personal. Papers filed today in superior court are returnable to the April term.

The American & British Co Board of Relief East Bridgeport Board of “Assessors Board of Reliefs Superior Court

None to blame for laborer s death

Coroner J J Phelan concluded after witness testimony that Joseph Szimkovici died from an accidental head injury when struck by falling metal at Farist Steel Co works on January 7 and died March 6 at Bridgeport Hospital. A crane installed months earlier was found defective in a way not discoverable by standard checks.

J. J. Phelan Joseph Szim-kovici Farist Steel Co Bridgeport Hospital

Fraenza suit over note seeks 9370. building attached

Suits against Antonia and Mary Fraenza of this city seek 9370 on an unpaid note. A building at East Main and Nichols streets, owned by the defendants, has been attached. Other creditors with attachments include William P. Kirk T. J. Murphy Carl Wolf Bridgeport Trust Co Pequonnoll National Bank F. E. Lalley George Ehl and Silliman & Godfrey. The case is returnable to the April term of the Superior Court and service was effected by Deputy Sheriff Wieler.

Frank Miller Antonia Mary Fraenza East Main and Nichols Streets William P. Kirk T. J. Murphy Carl Wolf Bridgeport Trust Co Pequonnock Na Tional Bank F. E. Lalley George Ehl Silliman & Godfrey Superior Court Wieler

Wife testifies in uncontested divorce suit in Superior Court

A wife testified for her husband in an uncontested divorce case, leading Judge Burpee to reserve decision in the Alfred Presbrey versus Myrtle Presbrey matter. She admitted desertion in October 1906. the couple married in November 1906 and live in the city. The testimony was emotionally charged with the wife crying.

Burpee Alfred Presbrey Myrtle Presbrey Presbrey Lucy R. Taylor Danbury Nathaniel S. Taylor Brooklyn

Seek state aid for tuberculosis war

Hartford reports the Hartford hospital failed to request a state appropriation for Wildwood tuberculosis annex prompting action. Dr B H Ingales seeks counsel from Senator Edward W Hooker as officials plan to unite Wildwood and Gaylord Farm Sanatorium at Wallingford to obtain state aid of four dollars per week per patient. A hearing is set for Tuesday with the tuberculosis commission expected to attend.

Hartford General Assembly Wildwood BP. H. Ingales Edward W. Hooker Gaylord Farm Wallingford State Tuberculosis Commission

Obituary of Thomas Cleary and Ellen Harvey

Thomas Cleary aged 25 of 202 James street died last night of pneumonia at St. Vincent's hospital. He worked as a city mechanic for several years. The body of Mrs Ellen Harvey widow of John Harvey of 71 Carlton avenue who died yesterday was taken to Great Barrington Mass for burial this afternoon.

Thomas Cleary James Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Ellen Harvey Widlow John Harvey Carlton Avenue Great Barrington Mass

Arm Torn From Body At Factory in Wallingford

A 25 year old man, Alexander Bocsoski, living at 468 Broad Street, was injured when his left arm was torn off by a belt at the Crane Valve Company works on Majin Street. He is reported to be improving. Fire damaged the Charles L. Jones storehouse near the H. L. Judd factory, with damages around 4000 dollars. Gallagher Bros stored hay and grain there.

America Galen Hospital Alexander Bocsoski Broad Street Majin Street Crane Valve Company Wallingford Charles L. Jones H. L. Judd Gallagher Bros

Youth's Patriotic Remembrance Delights President Wilson

Washington March 14 A 13 year old from Erie Pennsylvania Master Geo Starsky sent a water soaked plank from the Niagara hull to the White House with a tale of crossing a frozen bay and arguing with guards to keep the keepsake secret His note says he would surprise his parents and he recounts his secret keeping The President replied with a letter of appreciation.

Washington White House Wilson Geo. Starsky Erie Perry Starsky Als

Spring Styles at Moss & Krieger

Moss and Krieger showcases spring apparel for men women and children with latest suits, top coats, and furnishings. Ladies millinery features trim hats from Paris and American makers, including Bulgarian blouse waists and draped skirts. opening day Saturday invites browsing and credit options for convenient payments.

Moss & Krieger Copenhagen Paris France America

Joint maneuvers of British and French warships

Ostend March 14 flotillas of British and French torpedo boat destroyers and submarines are carrying out a series of maneuvers in cooperation in the English Channel. Alderman Fred Cederholm will push his Newfield Avenue bathing beach proposition at the miscellaneous committee meeting of the Common Council tonight. The Claims committee will also meet tonight.

Ostend English Channel Cederholm Fred Cederholm Newfield Avenue Common Council

President's Daughter Learns to Drive Car in Washington

Washington March 14 Miss Eleanor Wilson youngest daughter of the President and Mrs Wilson and her elder sister Jessie are taking lessons to drive an electric automobile through the streets of Washington Abel Long in charge of White House motor equipment who drove President and Mrs Taft many thousands of miles is the instructor and he finds his new pupils quick to learn Miss Margaret Wilson oldest daughter of the President is expected to take up automobling soon under Long's guidance

Washington Eleanor Wilson Wilson Jessie Abel Long White House Taft Margaret Wilson Long

Counsel for Bank Receivers Allowed 500 On Account

Hartford March 14 Stewart N Dunning and Ralph O Wells counsel for the receivers of the Windsor Locks Savings Bank were allowed compensation in the sum of 500 each on account by Judge Case in the Superior court today Mr Dunning told the court that the receivers had already paid dividends amounting to 75 per cent and would soon pay another The sum of 1 000 was allowed Receiver Edwin L King of the Pratt Cady Company as compensation the last three months

Hartford Stewart N. Dunning Ralph O. Wells Windsor Locks Savings Bank Superior Court Dunning Edwin L. King Pratt & Cady Company

Mr Marigold Unchanged as Death Expected for Postmaster

No improvement noted today in the condition of Postmaster W. H. Marigold. At his home this afternoon it was said his death is expected hourly.

W. H. Marigold

Judge Hallen to Speak at Nashua St Patrick's Meeting

Probate Judge Edward F. Hallen will address a Nashua New Hampshire St Patrick's day gathering organized by the city Irish societies. He is slated to speak at the event under their auspices.

Edward F. Hallen Nashua N. H Irish Societies

Aetna Indemnity Claim Cut Down in Hartford

In Hartford on March 14 Judge William 3 granted Geo. F. Hatton of California an allowance of 3789 for his defense work in 34 lawsuits against Aetna Indemnity Co now under receivers. Original claim 7698 cut after correspondence. suits included San Francisco treasurer defalcation and a $186000 case against the company.

Hartford William 3. Case Superior Court Geo. F. Hatton California Pacific Court Aetna Indemnity Co Theodore H. Macdonald J. Birney Tuttle New Haven Hatton San Francisco Aetna

Commissioned to Take Depositions in Sarmato Italy

Hartford March 14 James A Smith consul general at Genoa Italy was today commissioned by Judge William S Case in the superior court to take the deposition of Pietro Massarat i and Valentini Freschi eye witnesses to the death of Giuseppe Pietriolli killed July 5 1910 while working on a trolley line between East Haven and Middletown The Pierson Engineering Construction Co Hartford maker of Pietriolli s employer has been sued for 6000 damages by MarieOl.

Hartford James A. Smith Genoa Italy William S. Case Pietro Massarati Valentini Freschi Sarmato Guiseppe Pietriolli East Haven Middletown Pierson Engineering & Construction Co Pie

Denials Reach Piedra Negras Over Carranza Capture Claims

Eagle Pass dispatch reports Carranza leaders deny the capture and exemption of Gov. Carranza. They assert telegrams from him were received that morning, refuting circulating rumors of his detention.

Eagle Pass Caerranco Piedra Negras Carranza

Reclamation Plan for Salt Meadows Ordered

New Haven March 14 The New Haven and Hartford Railroad plans a fresh investigation into reclaiming Connecticut salt meadows after an inconclusive ore report The first step will be a careful diking and soil testing to guide agricultural use Waterbury March 14 A superior court jury upheld the will of Agnes B Dick Munson who disinherited relatives and left the estate valued at 7006 to the First Congregational Church

New Haven New York New ‘Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Connecticut Waterbury Agnes BE Dick Munson First Congregational Church

Paper mill accident injures teen in Montville

Bert Le Flamme aged 18 suffered a crushed left hand while feeding paper between rolls at Robertson mills in Montville on Thursday He had just moved from Middletown to work there Andrew Garrine who fell three stories yesterday is reported resting better today The notice includes a local advertising line about Fatoces.

Montville, Conn Bert le Flamme Robertson Mills Middletown Andrew Garrine

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Main ST Fairfield Ave Capitol Hartford County Bull Moose Fraenza Sessons Fairfield Stratford United Depart. Stores, Inc Golden Hill Nell Rose Gogue deRoche MR. Marigold NO Hallen Verani Garrine Boy May Live Fatoces
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