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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
1
Three Mexicans who killed American Curtis Bayles near Mercedes Texas last night were surrounded today at Fort Brown. One was killed and the other two captured. The captives are held at military headquarters in Progress, according to a report received today.
Washington May 12 Secretary Baker said no change in the Mexican policy had been decided upon no new militia orders for the border and no intervention in Mexico was being pursued though some unwritten border cooperation was discussed. General Scott's report to Secretary Baker was incomplete but indicated friendly exchanges and possible steps toward an informal understanding as the cabinet weighed actions. Obregon assurances to aid in suppressing bandits were noted while diplomatic talks proceed. Conferees planned to return home late tonight with Scott and Funston leaving El Paso for eastward travel.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad plans a modified Hotel De Gink in Ballided Court with 250 beds and 350 sleeping rooms above a former carpenter shop. It targets transient freight truck chauffeurs with railroad per diem wages, outlining strict rules on intoxicants loud talk and decorum. The project aims to provide sanitation and guarded guest access while avoiding full cafe and grill facilities.
In Las Cruces New Mexico on May 12 reports say after withdrawal of two border guard companies due to a large influx of Mexican refugees the town formed a home guard. Seven companies of about 40 men each were created to patrol the town.
Mrs Joseph Chamberlain widow of the British statesman came ashore on the Adriatic at New York and will visit friends and relatives in Boston. She is the daughter of William Crowninshield Endicott of Massachusetts once secretary of war under President Grover Cleveland.
Edward Thomas Lynch aged 16 lies in St. Vincent's hospital after a shooting during a Boy Scout expedition with about 25 members. The injury reportedly came from a stray bullet during a trip toward Newtown. police to investigate. His parents, James and Mrs Lynch of 64 Oak Street, wait for details as the family awaits his full recovery.
Three Hawarden high school girls Hona Borman Neve Johnson and Marjorie Fairbrother drowned when a boat with five students and a teacher capsized over a dam on the Big Sioux River. One girl clung to the boat while the others held to the dam. The bodies of the drown girls were recovered.
In Pequonnock Connecticut on May 12 a wide spread search is under way for Hubert W Chesebro accused of abducting his four year old daughter Rosetta from her boarding home where she stayed for safe keeping with her mother from Waterford. The parents have not lived together for some time and Chesebro contends the child was taken by his wife.
Connecticut weather outlook shows fair conditions and cooler temperatures tonight with frost likely in the western portion. Saturday brings continued fair skies with moderate northwest to north winds.
National officer addresses meeting as Bridgeport plans for better conditions. Mayor Wilson voices strong union support, saying capital organizes so labor should too. Delegates from Connecticut and western Massachusetts discuss Industrywide gains and Crane Co. strike impact while lawmakers like Congressman Nolan may speak.
Molders' union officers in the city will raise the Crane Co strike at tomorrow's conference. About 60 machine molders quit yesterday, with no change in the plant's situation per General Manager A. F. Bennett.
A mass meeting of Machinists union members will be held this evening at Hiberian hall on State and Main streets to elect a business agent. Two main candidates are Gee J. Bowen, the incumbent, and Frank Anderson.
Demands from the Bridgeport Brass Co union branch were rejected yesterday afternoon by W R Webster Jr, vice president. A committee presented three terms: a 48 hour week with a 10 percent raise, time and a half after quitting time, and double time for Sundays and legal holidays. A machinists meeting was held this morning and steps are being arranged.
Langenegger of the Batcheller Co. denies Crown Corset Co. work was done in the Batcheller shop after Crown girls struck. Organizer John Pierce sought an explanation, claiming inside information from the factory.
State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings calls the Burr & Knapp collapse one of the county's most scandalous affairs. He has kept the matter under investigation and promises results soon. No definite warrants for principals will be issued at this time. He notes the case concerns thousands of depositors and related parties.
Mary Papp a youthful Canadian woman faces murder charges after shooting her husband Nicholas Papp at the Bridgeport Metal Goods Co. arraignment postponed to May 18 to allow the coroner to finish the inquest. Police guard her closely as she awaits trial with determined family support and plans for her funeral.
Secretary McAdoo's response to a suit by Riggs National Bank seeking to restrain him and Comptroller Williams from alleged conspiracy to wreck the bank was read to the jury today by government counsel in the ce perjury trial of three bank officers.
A woman, Mrs May Fillipi Michalizo, 30, of 163 Sterling Street, fled a burning house with a baby as kerosene ignited a kitchen stove. Passersby, including James Tirrell, Antoinette Sain, and school nurse Anne Flynn, rescued the woman and child and moved them to safety. Both remain in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital as crews battle a wider fire believed to have started in a Market Street livery barn, with Toledo and Elyria aiding. The city’s business district suffered extensive damage, with eight blocks destroyed or badly damaged and fire under control only after hours.
Barkhamsted Conn May 12 Damage over 100000 from forest fires that spread from a saw mill north of Barkhamsted Center through Canton toward Hartland and Granville Mass. Fires burned barns homes and timber. about 100 men fought overnight and hope was fire under control today. Hartland Conn May 12 Fires four miles long and a mile and a half wide destroyed two cottages valued at about 7000. Granby help arrived. total loss not yet set. Middletown N Y May 12 Forest fire near here killed volunteer firefighter John Drew while attempting to reach help. Wadding River N Y Long Island village fire saved. hotel store and one residence burned as winds shifted.
Mexican bandits raided and burned Lochiel on the American side, driving Americans from Polaris mining camp near the border. Col Sage at Nogales dispatched a company of infantry and 20 cavalry to guard Lochiel Washington Camp and other towns on the American side.
Dublin dispatch says an officer accused of ordering the death of editor Sheehy Skeffington faces a court martial. Premier Asquith arrives in Dublin to confer with officials on military affairs and potential end to martial law amid unrest and talks with civil groups about reconstructing Dublin and easing executions.
Fire at Allyn's Point Connecticut end of the wharf damages coal pockets holding 3000 tons of soft coal. Navy yard launches and 30 to 40 men assist, with rail and river vessels bringing pumps. By noon fire seemed under control though total loss not yet estimated.
A May fire in Torrington destroyed a nearly finished dwelling on East Main Street and damaged nearby roofs, with total damages about 2100 dollars. The house belonged to BT below BT, a local real estate dealer. Fire is believed caused by boys playing with matches.
Frank J. Hughes president of the board of assessors of the city sued Hugh Keegan and George Burns for $1000 claiming nerve injury from an automobile collision. Judge Webb denied a motion for a more specific statement, and Hughes declined to detail which nerve or part was injured. The suit remains pending.
Chicago May 12 three hundred more garment workers joined the strike bringing the total to about 60 000 according to a union leader.
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