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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

9

Doctors Who Favor Vaccination Grilled By A Brother Doctor

The Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League held at Lincoln hall exposed deep hostility to regular doctors. Dr S B Munn of Waterbury defended vaccination, citing 1882 Waterbury smallpox cases and arguing vaccination does not confer true immunity, while Major Thomas Boudren promoted anti vaccination views with vivid slides of alleged vaccine injuries.

Lincoln Hall S. B. Munn Waterbury State League Thomas Boudren Bridgeport Boudren Thomas Mulligan New Britain Munn City of Coude Ross Carpenter England Montreal Triib B. Munn M. D Maj A. W. Davis Norwich O. Stoetaner Rockville John Ites DeMark P. J. Cooney W. A. Wheatley A. E. Birks Thomas Bromley J. H. Bellerose C W. Brucker John Connor A. B. John Swarth M. E. Cunningham P. M. Hennessey J. W. Kelley R. W. Lampman John Adams

Willimantic Mayor Seeks K of C National Delegate Seat

Dantel P. Dunn mayor of Willimantic is among Knights of Columbus candidates for state delegate to the National Convention. The May 11 state convention in this city will select delegates and one local representative is customarily chosen. Dunn, a San Jose Council member, has long supported the order and favors insurance discrimination in favor of older members.

Dantel P. Dunn Willimantic Knights of Columbus K. of C George P. Kelly Health Board Park City Bridgeport Dunn San Joze Council Order Old Guard

Crops Damaged by Hailstorm in Norfolk County

Reports from the Deep Creek trucking section of Norfolk county estimate crop losses at about $100,000 after a hailstorm Saturday evening. Most crops were destroyed except potatoes and strawberries, which were badly damaged. replanting is impossible.

Norfolk Deep Creek Norfolk County

Automobile Club Elects New Members and Committee Plans

At a Bridgeport Automobile Club meeting, new members were elected including Willard S. Plumb and Dr. Elmer F. Blank among others. President F. T. Staples chaired as warnings were sent to violators near the Darien viaduct. A state amendment to curtail the motor commissioner’s power was approved for state Senate action, with a new publicity committee chaired by F. W. Bolande.

Automobile Club of Bridgeport Stratfield Willard S. Plumb City Satings Bank Elmer F. Blank Noble Avenue C. Lincoln Banks West Avenue E B. Griffith Sanford Building Frederick W. Read Read Carpet Co Thomas DeForest B. D. Pierce, Jr. Co Abram Heaton East Main Street John Nelson Chreve Electric Cable Co F. T. Staples Darien H. M. Lyon Staples New Haven Secretary of State F. W. Bolande E. W. Hawke Bridgeport Connecticu Automobile Association F. W. Bola F. A. Strong Silas Burton B. B. Steiber Xe Press Club Reperen Progress

Local Committees Named for Year and Touring Info

Contests chaired by Ralph M Sperry with a names list. Legislative group includes Goodwin Stoddard Nobbs Paige and others. Public safety roster lists Sanford Stoddard Bullard French Watson Lyon and Strong. Touring information attributed to F A Rantz Fairchild Norris Gilbert Stepney Curtis and Dalton Danbury.

Ralph M. Sperry FP. T. Staples B. H. Edwards R. C. Sherwood A. L. Riker F. A. Rant H. D. Gates J. B. Lyford A. K. L.eens G. S. Bryan A. McNeil, Jr W. Fairchild Harry D. Miller F. L. Mills W. W. Nichols George W. Jackman F. A. Rantz E. W. Fairchild W. E. Norris Charles Gilbert Stepney Henry G. Curtis Sandy Hook F. B. Dalton Danbury

Prominent Men in Darien Auto Trap Faces Judge

Former Senator Allan W. Paige and A. L. Riker of Locomobile, along with 8. T. Davis Jr., were arrested for not blowing the whistle on an auto as they approached the town bridge and for violating speed laws. Bonds posted. others fined or warned. The Norwalk Hour recounts show the odd courtroom scene with cigars and chat amid the justice process led by Justice William H. Wilmott.

Darien Allan W. Paige A. L. Riker Locomobile Company of America T. Davis, Jr Mr. Paige Justice Court Craig van Deventer New York Edward B. Griffith Connecticut T. Peabody R. A. Scoffeld E. A. Godfrey Blue Ribbon Norwalk Paige William H. Wilmott

Legal Aspects of Peace Movement Discussed Today

Chicago May 4 delegates to the Second National Peace Conference heard short talks from industrial leaders including Marcus M Marks on Business Men Want Peace Miss Jane Addams and Mrs Lucia Ames Mead led women delegates in addressing topics The afternoon session centered on legal aspects of the peace movement chaired by William J Calhoun Swarthmore professor William I Hull spoke on the advance registered by The Two Hague Conferences Professor Charles Cheney discussed arbitration as a remedy James Brown Scott outlined questions likely to be considered by the Third Hague Conference

United Press Chicago George E. Roberts Commerce & Farmeers’ Bank Marcus M. Marks New York National Association of Clothiers Jane Adams Lucia Ames Mead Boston Mead William J. Calhoun William I. Hull Swarthmore College Charles Cheney University of Chicago James Brown Scott United States State Department

Captains Hains murder trial mothers testimony

Mrs. Peter C. Hains Sr arrived for her testimony in the murder trial of Captain Hains. The elder Hains, worn by strain, testified about her son’s early life and nervousness as the defense seeks to refute claims of his irrational behavior and possible intent to escape the electric chair.

United Y Press Flushing Peter C. Hains New York Captain Hains William E. Annis Rev Pardee Naugatuck Conn Long Island City Bains Clarence M. Platt John H. Bowen Hains Philippines E. B. Hess Claudia Hains

Attempt to Wreck Cruiser Salem’s Turbine

Investigation at Fore River Shipyard shows a deliberate attempt to wreck one turbine of the United States scout cruiser Salem by throwing a stray bolt into the turbine machinery. Separately, Fred J. Elander welcomes a fourteen pound boy born at his home on State Street.

Boston United States Scout Bruiser Salem Fore River Ship and Engine Company Elander Fred J. Elander State Street

Rhode Island Celebrates Its Independence Anniversary

Providence marks 133 years since declaring independence from England with noon salutes in Warren, Bristol, and Providence. Officials gather in the historic State House room where the declaration was signed, with addresses by Governor Pothier, RI Citizens' Historical Association president, and Rep. William P. Sheffield of Newport.

Providence Rhode Island England Warren Bristol State House Pothier Rhode Island Citizens’ Historical Association William P. Sheffield Newport

Old Man Schley Picked Up Again

An ambulance was summoned to Henry Street to aid Fred erick Schley of Beechmont Avenue who collapsed on the street. Dr Krause found him dead drunk and he was taken to headquarters and confined.

Henry, Street Fredlerick Schley Beechmont Avenue Krause

Murphy Loses Pants and Money in false robbery tale

Sergeant Coley at the second precinct was alerted at 5 this morning about a man hiding in an out house at 511 Pembroke St. Patrolman Campana brought in John Murphy who claimed he was robbed of his pants and money. The officer lent Murphy pants and he later admitted the tale was false and that he did not lose money.

Gergeant Coley Pembroke St Peter Campana John Murphy Murphy

City Court Dismisses Charge In West End Shooting Case

John E. White, held in connection with the shooting of P. J. Dowling at a West End saloon, is discharged with no charges filed. Mary Franko, arrested with Peter Schmidt, is released. A. Unger suspects some goods found at Franko’s home may belong to him. A Andrew Meyernick of 241 Hallett Street is fined five dollars and costs and jailed four months for beating his wife with a cane.

John E. White P. J. Dowling West End Mary Franko Peter Schmidt A. Unger Hallett Street A . Andrew Meyernick

Mi o Na promises relief from sour stomach and indigestion

An advertisement extols Mi o Na for dyspepsia and lazy liver symptoms. It cites Mrs. Jane Brady of Goshen Indiana praising the remedy after years of suffering. The copy promotes a 50 cent box with money back if unsatisfied and notes availability via druggists or direct mail from Booths Mi o Na Buffalo NY.

Jane Brady Goshen, Ind America Booth Buffalo N. Y

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Switsh Main and Bank Streets Vwedne Domino Boxleman Coleman Gooper Noble's Atmore Bermuda Public Market&Branch Public Market Building State and Bank GEO. B. Clark & CO Broad Street Te Peck & Lines Co Middle ST Bridgeport, Conn Crawford Laundry Fairfield Avenue Dr. Munn Contest For Honor Kelly Automobile Club Ashway Mills Relen Jobber English Woolen Mills Co Main Street Fairfield Ave A. W. Riker 8. T. Davis Capt. Hains Schley Mi-o-na
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