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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
3
William Nelson of Bridgeport died in the state prison at Wethersfield today from fatty degeneration of the heart while serving a four to five year sentence for a September guilty plea in the criminal superior court for assault with intent to maim.
Brisbane witnesses a 20 round draw between Sam McVey and Sam Langford as both boxers trade, with Langford previously scoring a knockout in their prior meeting.
Josephine Burns widow of Samuel A Burns of the Burns and Bassick Co died this afternoon at her home 511 Clinton Avenue after a week illness from pneumonia She is survived by a sister in law Mrs C A Cook of Clinton Avenue.
In this city March 22 1913 Katherine F Murphy widow of George F Murphy aged 37 years 4 months 27 days funeral from 496 Catherine street Tuesday March 26 7 30 am and from St Patrick church for a 9 o clock high mass interment at St Michael s cemetery Also notices for Mrs Mary A Keefe 1362 Kossuth street and John Hennessey 1362 Kossuth street funeral 3 am Tuesday March 25 from his son s residence and St Charles church 8 30 am interment Holy Cross New York Third Order of St Francis and the Eucharistic league notice Wallace Anna F wife of William A Wallace 530 Dewey street funeral from Saint Peter s church 9 o clock March 25 Pope William Durand Pope 342 Main street funeral March 26 2 pm Park cemetery Judd Jeanette E funeral private March 26 Lakeview cemetery
Wanted experienced carriage painters stripers and finishers for the Blue Ribbon Auto and Carriage Company at 824s8 trimmers on automobile bodies. The offer calls for skilled workers to paint strip and finish automobile bodies at the shop.
Joseph Cohen of Stamford surrendered at the county courthouse with his attorney Secretary of State Albert Phillips after a bench warrant was issued. Bonds were set at 96000 with Abram Spelke as bondsman. Two charges include enticing a minor for immoral purposes and inveigling a minor. penalties include fines up to 1000 and up to 16 years in prison. Cohen denied any escape intent and declared his innocence.
Gabriel W W Alexander secretary and treasurer of Alexander Sons Co. of Meriden was seriously injured in an auto accident in Berlin this afternoon. He suffered a fracture of the arm head injuries and likely spinal damage losing use of his legs. He was taken to Meriden hospital about age 30.
Antonio Cincotta was sentenced in New York to imprisonment not less than two and a half nor more than seven and a half years in Sing Sing for attempting to extort $15,000 from Enrico Caruso in March 1910 by threatening letters.
Rain moves through tonight followed by a warmer night as skies clear. Colder tomorrow brings a drop in temperatures and a brisk end to the unsettled spell.
A Howland Dry Goods overview touts new cotton fabrics for dresses and waists. It highlights English textures, embroideries, borders, and varied finishes from voiles to ratines priced from 15c to $2.50 per yard. It touts crepe wares, plain voiles, silks, laces, and other summer fabrics, emphasizing elegance and serviceable quality with many items on sale on the main floor.
Plymouth March 24 witnesses subpoenaed in the Eaton murder case. The case hinges on arsenic poisoning of Admiral Eaton and whether Mrs Eaton will be indicted and arraigned or discharged. Key witnesses include two stepdaughters and the mother in question as authorities probe arsenic sources.
Mrs W W B Glover attended the funeral of Mrs Arthur G Todd in Redding. Firefighters quenched a chimney blaze at Dr W H Kiernan’s home after quick actions from Louis Briscoe and Dr W C Kennedy. Mrs Margaret Gallagher, longtime Newtown resident, died at 74, survived by sister Mrs B Maloney. Easter visits and family gatherings recur, with students home from Danbury Normal and St Elizabeths. A Sandy Hook band program and a measles scare update punctuate town life.
Stamford March 24 George Graulich held for trial in Superior Court on manslaughter charge for Feb 12 killing of Frank May, struck by Graulich’s car. Also charged with speeding under the influence of intoxicants. Bonds set at 2500 dollars.
Cornelius Donnelly died at Lakeview home on March 22. His funeral occurred this morning from St Charles Church with interment at St Michael's Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Catherine Donnelly.
A game between the Blue Ribbons and Brooklawns scheduled for Thursday evening has been postponed. Managers Leavy and Carr cited a boxing show at the Park City rink that night to avoid conflict and reschedule.
The New York stock market opened brisk after a triple holiday with Union Pacific Reading Rubber and St Paul up about one stock point, while New Haven and Can fell. By noon demand cooled but sentiment improved on strong bank data and crop news. Foreign business lagged due to travel disruptions from a storm.
Easter Sunday in Bridgeport featured sunlit weather and a lively display of fashion with Milady’s bonnet and Christmas furs. Congregations filled Catholic and Episcopal churches for impressive services, followed by Bridgeport’s Easter parade that drew thousands before dusk. Florists reported strong Easter business as tailors and milliners shared in the buoyant mood. Postal delays persisted but were not as large as in prior years.
Percival Rockefeller narrowly escaped loss of his touring car when two burglars forced a garage door with a jimmy. James Brown, a sleeping chauffeur, and groom Robert Maird awakened from a nightmare and alerted others as the suspects fled. Concurrently, the Hebrew Boys club announced final concert arrangements for Warner Hall with an extensive program and many participants.
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