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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
3
New assortment of St Patrick Day cards available at Jackson's Book Shop located at 988 Main Street. Send a friend a card from the shop and brighten their day.
Information reached here today that the steamer John H. which went ashore off Breakwater three weeks ago arrived in New York last night. Tow of powerful tugs will place her in dry dock today as she is overhauled for service as a freighter. An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob Redfield's second hand store on Avenue last night. A panel glass was taken from a rear win but nothing was missing.
Special from United Press reports a dramatic confrontation as Henry K. Pratt is shot in the stomach during a raid by horse thieves at a station. The band fled after firing on Pratt, his sons, and John Delaney while pursued toward Bedford. Police across Brockton Taunton Bedford and Boston are alerted to the gang believed linked to prior summer and fall raids in the area.
Palermo reports Rome will send a Interior Ministry official to assist New York detective Josefa Petrosino's murder investigation. Authorities in Italy seek arrests in major cities, tighten emigrant stations, and withhold details of papers found on Petrosino. A funeral is being arranged with official Italian presence.
Several thousand Slavonians will come to the city for the triennial convention of the National Slavonian Society. About 600 delegates, a parade, picnics, a ball, and a large banquet at the Armory are planned. Roughly 6,000 out of town guests are anticipated during the week. Leonard Alexowitz chairs the 24 member arrangements committee. The new Sokol hall will be ready to receive delegates. A. F. Ambrose of New York, national president, will call the convention to order.
Fairfield March 15 Paul LaCroix motor car driver faced Justice Bacon Wakeman after reckless driving charges. Witnesses testified he passed through Fairfield ten minutes after Wallace was killed during the New York to Boston endurance run, clearing LaCroix of being one of four drivers who sped through town with mufflers open and frightened the Wallace carriage.
Robert W. Cowan, 270 pounds, was repairing electric wires on the third floor rear of 90 State yesterday when the floor collapsed. He fell to the floor below and to the ground, suffering a cleft ankle fracture and a scalp wound. He was treated and returned home on South Avenue.
Francesco Ventul died at the home of Antonio Gato on M Reilly Street after a fall on Kos south Street. He worsened Friday night and died Saturday. Coroner Doten examined the case and ruled an autopsy unnecessary though friends may pursue a post mortem at Rourke and Rourke's morgue today. Ventul was unmarried.
Harold Armstrong of Huntington files in Civil Superior Court against the Town of Huntington seeking damages for a 20 foot fall through a dilapidated Park Avenue bridge. He alleges weak railings and a protruding plank creating an opening, with injury requiring medical care.
Three Bridgeport men from St Patrick's parish, William Fitzpatrick James Moran and James McDonald, are soon to be ordained priests. All will say their first mass at St Patrick's church after completing education at local schools Germantown seminary and other religious institutes.
Congress ends the 1909 insurgent banner with Reed rule defeat as Democrats switch sides. Clark pushes a resolution to guide rules for the next session, naming a 15 member rules committee and setting new committee appointments. Final vote on Clark's resolution fails, as party lines and crossovers shape the outcome.
Special from United Press New York March 15 with 11 Italian suspects in custody being sweated the war of extermination against the Black Hand is being waged today with renewed activity. Police believe the men have intimate knowledge of the organization and some may be leaders. Detectives search Italian quarters in Manhattan and Brooklyn for more suspects and arrests. Inspector McCafferty says every effort is made to break up these criminal bands and that difficulties in policing against such criminals are great.
With 200000 feet of cypress aboard and most rigging gone the three masted schooner Mystic of New London limped into port after six weeks at sea. Captain Simmins reports heavy Gulf stream gales and a voyage from Savannah eight weeks ago. she was blown to Fernandina Florida, repaired, and sailed again six weeks ago for this port. Cargo for A W Burritt Co. No men were lost. The owners have lost three schooners recently and feared Mystic had joined them. The charge against George Rutherford alias Fraleigh was noted in city court and he was sent to New Haven to answer multiple state charges.
In Farmingdale Maine two men died and another was seriously injured when a boiler exploded at the Rich Ice houses of the American Ice Company. Nearly 100 workers escaped injury as debris flew across the ice field. Victims named engineer Ralph R. Ridley of Litchfield and H. L. Hutchinson of Farmingdale. Injured laborer Charles E. Murphy of Chelsea suffered both legs broken. The 45 horsepower boiler powered the conveyor moving ice cakes from the Kennebec river into the ice house. The blast hurled boiler fragments among workers.
John Margo a 12 year old boy faced city court charged with stealing a loaf of bread from baker Peter Kees. He told of hunger and fear and said he avoided home at 283 Willard Street after his mother’s prior arrest for beating him. The baker offered to drop charges if paid, mother refused. Margo released to probation officer Canfield for three months supervision.
Dr Ives examined Nagy at headquarters finding only intoxication and no injuries. Nagy died from a fracture at the base of the skull after a fall on Water Street near Malin and Fairfield. Nagy, about 36, sibling Rowinyak was fined for drunkenness. Autopsy by Dr Donaldson at Fairfield hospital confirmed skull fracture. Coroner Doten requested further police inquiry into the companion’s role and exact cause.
Jungle No 1 Benevolent Order of Tigers held a farewell reception in the Poli building for circus men about to go on the road. The attendees included wives of show heads and resident members. Al Golden oversaw an elaborate supper and the program of entertainments. At the meeting six candidates were initiated.
Last evening in the Poli building the Benevolent Order of American Tigers hosted a farewell entertainment for members connected with the Barnum & Bailey circus who will soon depart for Chicago where the show opens. Tom Stickle acted as MC, with W. F. O'Hara and Al Goulden as aides. A luncheon followed and guests included Miss Leonore Beaudry, Mr. and Mrs. Coles, Mr. and Mrs. Nairn, George Dean, Eddie Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark, and Howard and Florence Goulden. Performers entertained with remarks and recitations, while Herb Mills and his French chef Henry oversaw refreshments.
New York March 15 Formal pleas of not guilty were entered today by the Press Publishing Company and Caleb M. Van Hamm in government suits for criminal libel over material tied to the Panama canal site purchase. Untermyer sought a week to file a demurrer over federal jurisdiction. Trial date set for April 19 for Captain Peter C. Hains accused in the Bayside Yacht Club murder.
Land's Weather-Pair reports colder conditions tonight and Tuesday in Bridgeport Connecticut. The outlook calls for temperature drops and wind, with clear to partly cloudy skies likely. Local offices advise bundling up and taking precautions against the chill.
A sale feature highlights diverse fabrics for dresses waists and shirts. Fabrics include rich messaline de soie blends, Irish linens, mercerised rajah, sec o silk like cotton, ginghams from Scotland, silk and cotton mull, perfident novelties, cord dimities, motor suiting, American ginghams, and Madras. Prices range from 12 to 50 cents per yard, with center aisle rear noted.
Hundreds of cloth bound novels priced at 20c each, down from 25c. A large lot from a seller who chose the outlet, with clear type and good paper. Titles include Stevenson, Cooper, Browning, Dickens, Hawthorne, Shakespeare, and Dumas. Near Fairfield avenue door.
An importer offers hundreds of cutwork doilies in sizes from nine to twenty four inches square. Prices range from 5e 10c to 15¢ and 20c, with savings for buyers as the outlet takes a loss to move surplus. Located opposite the elevator on the main floor.
Log Cabin rugs crafted from clean rags in varied colors are braided by a machine and formed into sizes from 24 by 36 inches to 9 by 12 feet. They are washable and remain bright, with prices from 80 cents to 2.50, including specialized hall rug sizes. Third floor.
New tapestries have just arrived and attractively priced. Oriental table covers in various sizes and colors from 95c to 4 dollars for table sizes, Mercerised covers from Artloom mills in green tones and reds up to 2 dollars. Striped Oriental tapestry 50 inches wide at 29c yd. Plain tapestry rep in 50 inch width 50c yd. Bagdad tapestry 50 inch width 65c yd. Heavy mercerised and silk mixed tapestries 75c to 2 dollars yd. Third floor.
The Modern Woodmen of America Dewey Camp will host an open meeting Saturday evening in Lessing hall with a banner presentation for the local camp’s year’s top new member total. Delegations from Meriden Shelton South Norwalk Stamford and New Haven will escort the banner. Head Director E E Murphy of Leavenworth Kansas will speak. Two members will be elected and two applications received.
Ed Casey of this city won a six round decision against Jim Smith of New York before the National A. C. at Philadelphia. Casey pressed the attack throughout but failed to KO. Smith used clever defense to weather Casey left swings and remained game until the finish. Casey arrived in town today to tell friends how he achieved the victory and why he was struck with a punch that drew color under and above his right eye.
An advertisement extols Howland's Boys shoes crafted by specialists who focus solely on children's footwear. It touts durable designs and quality leather with prices from 1.00 to 3.00 dollars, including patent leather and velour calf options, and notes availability near Fairfield Avenue.
Pretty wall-papers worth 10c to 48c per roll offered at 5c and 9c boundaries. Spring cleaning sale featuring papers for baths halls upper rooms kitchens and living spaces with striped and pattern sets and matching borders. Strong emphasis on low prices and attractive designs in red green and brown
Peter Dusch died at 164 Grand Street aged 74 after years at Union Metallic Cartridge Co. He leaves a widow and brother John A. Catherine Nee. Eleven months old daughter of John and Jennie Frawley died at 369 Bunnell Street. Patrick Gorman, longtime Southport gardener for Mrs Bulkley, died aged 78, leaving a widow and three sons. The funeral of Mrs Charles Crofut was held at 749 Hallett Street and St. Charles Church with Rev. William H. Lynch officiating and pallbearers named. interment at St. Michael's Cemetery.
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