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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
5
In city court proprietors of Greek restaurants charged with selling liquor without licenses had their cases continued until morning. Several defendants were released on bonds as authorities prepared for further action and potential evidence collection in the liquor law dispute.
Reported injuries from two auto related accidents over the weekend show improvement. William Worsky’s jitney overturned after a State Street turn injuring his passenger Mrs Zor me and her child who were taken to St Vincent hospital for treatment. Ambulance service and police officials stated continued observation through next days.
Ekp. Isangh widow of former cleric William Schieber faced sentencing in City Court today after pleading guilty to theft. He admitted stealing a bracelet valued at a substantial amount and received three months in jail after fines and costs. The case ties into broader legislative opposition to a Rabey bill linked to formal appropriation.
In this city on April 30 1916 B Davis widow of Franklin Pest aged 62 is announced with family and friends invited to the funeral at Hawley Street Mo City on May 23. The notice includes interment at Mt Geave cemetery and a burial service at St Rie Eardorn. Also listed is a Sungrsl service for late resident 404 Wyoth Street with St Sepoleren Neb mass and interment at Lake Miws cemetery. Rip ot iter y ferishes 2 Myrtle Rm.
A crowd of 1800 to 1900 members of International Association of Machinists Local No. 30 gathered at the Plaza Theatre yesterday afternoon for an initiation and rally. Speaker Stuart Reid urged members to view union work as a business, stressing labor’s value and resisting plans for strikes, while participants marched from Machinists Hall to the theatre.
A fiery speech in Bridgeport calls for a strong, conservative union drive aimed at 70 to 80 percent machinists organized within a month. The speaker rejects strikes but vows to press for a straight eight hour day and a widened union base to influence manufacturers toward fair demands.
Obituary notices report Lydia A Beers funeral at her son's Esston home with burial in Union Cemetery Boston. Other lines note Myrtle V Scully death age six years eight months and survivors. Louisa E Davis widow of Franklin Peel dies on Madison road aged around 60. Jane Hergraves dies at her son’s home after moving from Pawtucket Rhode Island. Beulah Creighton Phillips dies after hospital operation at 1795 North Avenue. daughter Betty survives. Sarah Norrby dies at 23 Rose Street after sudden hemorrhage. two daughters survive. May Price dies after pneumonia. noted pianist and organist at St Charles church. obsequies on her birthday with a requiem mass at St Charles H. Y.
Bankers seek to pay debt as inquiry details Burr Knapp schemes. Notes show City Title Guarantee & Trust Co stock moved to Burr Knapp funds then distributed to John Chamberlain and Mrs Burr. Investigators probe transactions forming the new firm operating without a banking department. Debts, trust funds, and unlisted bonds surface amid creditor settlements and questionable rentals.
The BPT Electrical Union calls a general strike amid wage disputes. Workers allege previous 5 percent raises and demand further increases as cost of living rises. In Torrington Connecticut, masons and building laborers quit after wage talks faltered, with painters' strike averted by employers meeting demands. The Henery Machine plant strike near term remains unsettled.
Laborers at A W Burritt Lumber Co striking for more pay. Company head A W Burritt says eighteen workers asked for raises at 7 am, with current pay around $2.26 daily including a half holiday. By noon about half had returned, strikers denying any return to work.
White Wings street sweepers will petition the common council for a raise to 2.50 dollars per day. The 100 workers now earn 2 dollars daily, seven days a week, with more being added as pavements advance. The petition was delivered to the city clerk earlier.
Bridgeport will host the annual convention of the Connecticut Valley District Molders this year with arrangements made for delegates. The convention date is not set yet. Assurances have been received from Joseph P. Valentine vice president of the national body and from Congressman John I Nolan of California who serves as chairman.
Readable text records entrances for HoowLane at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue with a weather note indicating Tuesday.
Tiny folk wear gingham dresses with solid color skirts and white guimpe. A bolero matches the skirt, with cute box pleats and rich plain color dresses. Middy sets feature colored blouses with striped skirts, and Russian dresses show white collars. Little plaid dresses evoke old-time painting looks. Becond flour.
Exhibition invites visitors to view Aladdin Aluminum in real service. Company promotes practical performance and hands on experience with the metal in ongoing applications.
During Nemo Week corsets including new race models sell at regular prices for a limited time. Prices on standard grades rise due to higher costs, while Nemo pricing holds for now. Nemo offers a range of figures suits in light materials, with self reducing, Wonder lift, and military belt models on offer.
The Howland Dry Goods Company will participate in the national executive board meeting of the molders and will deliver a speech outlining plans and perspectives.
In probate court Theresa Moll initiates the afternoon hearings on the petition by Therean Oberley and Lily Thorpe to remove Gustave Moll as conservator of their mother. Attorneys DeForest Klein defend the petition. DeLaney Nobbs respond for Moll. This marks the 20th hearing since the petition was filed.
Tomorrow in the superior court Judge Webb will hear 255 applicants for naturalization papers. A Department of Commerce and Labor representative will question entrants from across the county. The event marks a significant civic step for new Americans awaiting final adjudication.
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