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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
1
Washington reports a special House session as leaders prepare for a tariff revision battle. A large crowd packed the galleries while Cannon won the speakership 204 to 166 amid insurgent opposition. Clark secured the post as minority leader with 166 votes. Taft’s call for an extra session framed the chaotic day.
Washington reports a crowded Senate gallery as the 61st Congress reconvened for Taft's extra session. The 14 minute session opened with the chaplain, a roll call of 66 senators, and Sen LaFollette presenting Stephenson's credentials and administering the oath at the vice president's desk amid smiles. Senators Aldrich Hale and Cullom proposed to inform the House and set noon meetings, with Vice President Sherman assigning committee duties to greet the President.
George Trent, about 20, charged with stealing a bicycle from George Steig last week, was found hungry and out of work. Taken from Stamford on a train with the wheel, he confessed hoping to sell it. Detective Fox returned him. Judge Foster fined 31 and costs and sentenced him to 30 days in jail.
The Common Council meets tonight to discuss grooved rails delaying Main street paving and the city’s plan to press the Connecticut Co. for timely work. A special committee proposes choices on car barn ingress and egress. Fire officials seek funds for a West End truck and Ninth district engine house. Max Cohen is likely to be elected sheriff, replacing John Capozzi. In New Britain a woman charged with manslaughter over an infant’s death is too ill to appear today, doctors say she may recover enough to appear soon.
Paul Lacroix, driver of a Renault, was found not guilty of desecrating the U S flag after a brief city court hearing. He testified he knew nothing of the Fairfield death or the flag incident until New Haven. He thought the red bunting across the street was part of a welcome demonstration promised by Mr. Miller. The court noted the flag portion seen could have been mistaken for a demonstration. Lacroix pledged to replace the mutilated flag. Superintendent Birmingham and Police Board President Hill attended.
In a caucus at the local armory officers of the coast artillery failed to unite for Cronan or Wilson. Captain Louis Herrmann accepted the nomination and won unanimous support to become major, with 62 eligible voters and 14th Co. armory set to host the vote in dress uniform.
In Washington 167 Democrats attend the caucus as Champ Clark is unanimously nominated for speaker. He urges unity to win more victories in the new Congress. Insurgents rally with about 31 votes against Reed rules and 19 against Cannon. a Livingstone sub is tabled. telegrams press lawmakers to oppose Cannonism.
Bridgeport Metal Goods to manufacture brass goods at Springfield Emery Wheel plant Spruce streets. Anker S Lyhne president W S Harmon secretary H N Beach treasurer Charles Phillips superintendent. Lyhne and Phillips receive silver roving cups from Bridgeport Brass Co. staff as farewell tokens after 23 and eight years of service respectively.
New Haven March 15 The three Philippine Constabulary band members nearly asphyxiated by gas Saturday morning remain unconscious at the hospital and recovery is in grave doubt. Corporal Allino who offered blood for a transfusion is also in serious condition.
Patrick J. Carroll secretary of the board of managers of Foresters of America for twenty years was honored with a complimentary Stratfield dinner after a recent re election. Alderman Peter Carroll served as toastmaster and presented Carroll with a roll topped desk. he expressed gratitude for the gift.
Special from United Press Unionville on March 13. Frank Luby and Thomas Carlson were captured early today trying to crack the station safe. They were arraigned in police court and held on bonds of 21000 each, sent to Hartford jail to await trial at the next Superior court term.
Charley Lush, baggagemaster on the New York division, spotted a bogus trainman named Rutherford boarding a New Haven bound train. The thief, alias Frayleigh, had stolen baggage across months, disguising as railway staff. Rutherford, identified by Lush and conductor Manning, confessed to multiple thefts between New York, Boston, and Massachusetts, with loot including an employee pass and pawn tickets. He was taken to New London for further police action.
Hartford March 13 Senator Morgan G Bulkeley has returned to Washington to attend a special session. He informed friends he will seek re election to the Senate at the expiration of his current term. The General Assembly will choose his successor. Other potential candidates include ex Governor McLean Congressman Hill and Charles F Brooker. Bulkeley would be 74 at term end. A marriage license was issued for Peter Kohn and Adeline Schipper.
A letter to the editor from E J Soule manager of Union Pacific Tea Co. denies any connection to a recent Sunday article about a Main Street tea store. Also notices lost bank book No 39965 at People’s Savings Bank and a solicitor ad for learning automobile work with Empire Automobile Rochester NY offering positions as chauffeurs and repairmen.
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