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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
1
A full squadron of 230 Eleventh Cavalry surprised and routed a larger rebel group at Ojcazules, 47 miles south of Cusihuiria. Forty-two Mexicans were killed and several wounded. no American casualties reported. Troopers remain in pursuit of remaining bandits.
Edward DeVoe Tompkins, Inc. of New York City won the combined Grand Street and East Washington Avenue bridge contracts as the only firm to propose keeping traffic open on East Washington Avenue during construction. The bid totals exceeded by about 4000 dollars the next lowest bid. An adjournment was taken to 5 PM Tuesday for contract awards after bids were opened in the common council chamber.
Dublin May Arthur James M Sullivan former American minister to the Dominican Republic held on a charge of involvement in the Irish rebellion is expected to be released today officials say. The plan envisions adding an arcade entrance from John street and raising the rear by feet to expand the building housing O Connors barbers Remitz fur shop and Wildenben Henry Bishop estate tenants occupy the second floor offices of McNab and Gndicator Co.
Ambassador Page in London transmitted to the State Department a British notice that it would release 38 Austrians and Turks captured by a British cruiser from the American steamer China near Shanghai after representations from the United States.
Joseph C. Berkwit, a T. Hawley & Co. employee living at 826 Deacon Street, had his right foot nearly severed when a one hundred pound plate of glass fell from the old Ridgeport Savings Bank building at State and Main. He was treated by Dr. Benjamin B. Finkelstone and taken home, bleeding and weakened. Also mentioned is a Senate action on establishing a leprosarium under the Public Health Service.
The body of Rev. Matthew Jankola late pastor of St Cyril and Methodius Slovak church lies in state in purple vestments with a gold crucifix in an oak casket. It was removed from the rectory at 3 this afternoon and will be in state in the church basement until after Sunday services. Delegations from Slavish societies attend, with plans for a solemn requiem mass Monday led by Rev Gasper Panik and officiants including Rev Fr Skultil Rev Fr Lescinsky Rev Thomas Mulcahy Rev Fr Viossak. Bishop Nilan will give final absolution. Serene obsequies Monday will feature Slovak delegations.
Francis E. Baldwin a notable Bridgeport attorney of the 1870s and 1880s and partner of Henry Sanford at Sanford and Baldwin, has died in New Milford today.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with winds easing. Sunday will be mostly southwest winds, keeping skies dry and temperatures mild across the region.
DeVer H. Warner of Warner Bros. Co. predicts Bridgeport population at 150000 with permanent prosperity after the war. He says housing and wage improvements will drive expansion into West Stratford and Tunxis Hill, and expects 200000 residents sooner than six years.
John B. Lyddy Wallace A. Smith James L. Smith and C. O. Sniffen of this city will attend the annual meeting of the supreme lodge N. E. B. O. P. at Manton on Tuesday.
Former attorney Clitus H. King is central to a complex equity dispute over a $35,000 to $50,000 property claim linked to a Ridgefield Savings Bank loan and a Fairfield resident Thomas Sherwood. The bank and Sherwood each allege King acted as opposing agent, misplacing funds and securing a mortgage for money not received. The case, among about 30 similar matters, tests master and servant relationships and will require court action to resolve the equity.
Hayti Senate members, who defied a warning from Rear Admiral Caperton, were dispersed today in Port au Prince by a detachment of gendarmes led by an American officer. The senators protested but did not resist.
County commissioners retire Capt Henry North after 27 years as janitor and appoint Edward Chadwick to take charge June 1. North will stay in a minor role at $50 monthly until the building addition is finished. Chadwick, assistant janitor for seven months, earns $1000 to $1200 yearly. Two more staffers, including a boiler engineer, to be added after the addition.
Members of the executive committees of the Crown Corset Co strikers union failed to win a settlement when they visited Edward Russell owner of the company in New York. Russell urged the workers to return to work with plans for an adjustment later. The strikers empowered their executive committee to call a strike of the Batchellor Co. girls at any time.
C. J. Boyle, international organizer of the union, said a proposal from contractors will be considered at a 79 member strike meeting tonight in Patternmakers hall at 978 Main Street.
Seven thousand men from sixteen building trades unions walked out in St. Louis in sympathy with hods, carriers, and building laborers. More than 100 construction projects are halted as a result.
Dr. J W Schwartz faces summary eviction from Main Street dental offices amid a clash over dowry customs. The case centers on his marriage to Lillian Graves and a claim by his mother Emma Schwartz of Yonkers that dowry debts and education costs justify the eviction. Attorney Thomas M Cullinan will lead the defense.
Schenectady May 6 A strike by four hundred seventy motor men and conductors tied up city and inter-urban lines of the Schenectady Railway Company with no cars running. Workers demanded an immediate five cent hourly raise. company offers of two and one cent raises and arbitration were rejected. The action cut off Albany Troy and Saratoga from trolley service.
Judge Frank L. Wilder in city court nolled the case of Frank J. Jablonski on payment of costs. Jablonski drives for Thos J McNamara sausage manufacturer in Pequonnock Street. He was charged with reckless driving after his motor truck struck Mrs. Stephen Meaney at Golden Hill and Main streets on March 23. Witnesses cited careless driving. one said accident unavoidable. The judge ruled the matter belongs in civil court.
Attorney William A. Redden to be named by Judge Miller as administrator of the Rev. Matthew Jankola estate pastor at St. Cyril and Methodius Slovak R. C. church Scranton paper shows Frank Jankola, brother and sole relative in the U S, filing for administration papers.
Torrington May 6 Dante Lucarini one of the striking laborers arrested yesterday on breach of the peace was asked to plead to intimidation when arraigned in borough court today. He pleaded not guilty to both charges and the case was continued until Monday. The number of building laborers on strike is estimated at 450.
Washington reports show the German note text matches the unofficial version, reducing chances of an immediate diplomatic rupture. Cabinet members expect no break unless future submarine orders violate international law, with Secretary Lansing reviewing the note and Count von Bernstorff back in Washington. London cites a Rotterdam despatch claiming Holland believes Germany hopes for peace talks via the United States and that Washington may initiate discussions on contraband and the blockade.
Dublin reports Major John McBride has been executed for treason in the Sinn Fein rebellion, the eighth rebel leader to face the firing squad. Joseph Plunkett was shot yesterday after marrying Miss Giffard shortly before his execution. Thomas Hunter and William Congrave had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment. Major McBride, long tied to Irish nationalist extremism, once served in the Boer War and later lived in Paris with Maud Gonne.
The Standard Oil Co. of New York seeks additional dockage facilities in Bridgeport due to surging local and regional business. Rail embargoes and growing demand require berthing for large tank ships to pump product directly to tank trucks. Negotiations are reported with Pehr West dock owners at Pembroke street.
The Navy League filed a libel action in the district supreme court against Henry Ford seeking 100000 dollars damages over published statements opposing military preparedness. The report notes Washington dispatches and a separate nomination of J Warren Davis for a new federal district judgeship in New Jersey.
Bridgeport high school class of 1916 votes to abandon caps and gowns in favor of a casual graduation look. A banquet will supplement Senior Day along with a class picnic and beach day on May 14. Elections name John Geanny as prophet Marion Meigs historian and Erasmond Hastwood poet. Haley to photograph class portraits. County commissioner Ballard struck a child by vehicle on North Main Street. the child William Terry unharmed.
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