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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1909

Page

3

House Rejects Ant Vaccination Bill

Special from UWhited Prem There were measures in the Pennwt session including one for a board testimatn and vaccination for the city roads pamaage. The connections included an allocation of 25000 for Dalidings at Storrs and a chemical laboratory at a New Haven station. Amending the pure food and law was reported favorably with support from general ranks for medicine.

Uwhited Prem Sareioed Storrs New Haven

Ugar Frauds for Twenty Years

Ex Representative Pepburn of Iowa testified today that trust thefts by means of frame-up schemes had been ongoing in New Jersey for twenty years, based on his personal knowledge.

United Press Pepburn Iowa Premigveit

Memorial notices and obituaries from New York City and surrounding towns

A collection of fragmented notices invites widows and relatives to attend graveside or church services. Entries mention Mary Charvin Peak, Mrs. Al Munn, Albert Withama, Damon Peon, and a late Mrs. Clancy connected to Maiden Lane and Railroad Avenue addresses, with service times and locations in New Milford and nearby communities.

New York City Mary Charvin Jain Grove Cemetery Prigey Allway Station Ofeleck A.m AL Munn Murria J Meary Maiden Lane Nichols Atp Lin Thin City Tueaday Albert i Withama Patecet New Milford Thie City Damon Peon Anns A Clancy eFriepas Nother Railroad Avenue Peitay Mecref Heart Church Poigrin Eighmann Amichael's

Cemetery terms and exchanges cited inexplainable note

A fragmented OCR item references The Park Cemetery and different terms linked to exile, with scattered mentions of Howe 975, Charles Fuptat Cemetery, City 388 Court Exchange, and a telephone note. The readable portions point to cemetery related terms and address-like fragments without a clear event or outcome.

the Park Cemetery Howe Charles ‘Fuptat Court Exchange

Gov Weeks Announces Reappointed Staff Minus Roosevelt

May 13 dispatch reports Gov Weeks ranking staff named with Major Theodore Roosevelt Sr. declining service. Reappointed were Personal Staff member Bete T. McDonough Russell. aides Archibald H. Rice and Major Louis Mf. Aimesnaine de cami. Naval aide Pred'k A. Barr ett. Starr, Colonel Robert O. Eaton. Graves surgeon general. Sheppard commissary general. Stavens paymaster. Judge Advocate General post left vacant as Lovins Ives declined due to ill health.

Rank Ka' Fadiy

Commissioner reports state of insurance business in Connecticut

The Insurance Commissioner summarizes the annual state of life and industrial companies. It notes assets totaling 22,714,108.40 with 127,855,468.23 in surplus and 201,000 capital for life firms, and year income of 70,508,001.29 with policyholders contributing 351,628,194.9. The report highlights that policyholders funded over a thousand dollars per working day across the year, and cites 1.50 policyholders who left the state with calls for reporting. It also discusses amortization valuations and the Aetna audit showing a discrepancy of 2,004,100.05 in figures.

Inmarines Cumming Theodore i Macdonald Connecticut Jn Companion Beneft Cortlissly Tfe Aetna Tate

Father Seeks Divorce and Custody of Son

Harriet Priscilla Becker now unknown is named defendant in Givaree action by HE Hecker Bridgeport Brass Co. employee at 14 State Street. Ground is desertion. Sept 1904 date listed. Defendent previously Harriet Priscilla Tempenny. Married Feb 37 1901. One son Harry, 7, custody sought by father.

Harriat Priscilla Becker Givaree Action Brough BE Hecker Bridgeport Brass Co State Street Harriet Priscilla Tempenny Harry

Whiting Silver Company to Bring 1500 Here

The Whiting Silver Co plans to relocate 1500 workers to the city, with Samuel H. Wheeler and others helping secure the site on 4th Street near Broadway. The factory will employ workers and their families, boosting population and payroll toward over 820,000 annually.

Whiting Silver Co Jones Fim Surmuel HL. Wheeler Prack Millar Peter W. Wren Frederick W. Read 4Th Street Broadway Sch Sop High Moohun Lee Derdali Marmilion Tie Fami Co Sanke Ble Halllater & Ayewn Eatates Fair Road

Roosevelt Attacks Tolstoy on Bryan and Peace Planks

Special from United Press in New York May 12 reports ex President Roosevelt condemning Count Leo Tolstoy and his influence for evil. He attacks Tolstoy and Bryan as dangers to peace, cites Tolstoy’s platform on Asiatic labor and naval policy, and discusses Tolstoy’s impact on liberals and reformers in America and Russia.

United Press New York Leo Tolstoy Wiliam Jennings Bryan Roosevelt Bryan Tolstoy Party of Peace Lis American Republic Grant Tolstoy Brest Reg Lfe America Russia Duma

Senator Manwaring Attacks New Haven Charter Bill

Hartford May 13 Senator Moses W Manwaring objected to a bill amending New Haven city charter to bar cigarette or tobacco dealers from the police board A New Haven senator said the measure looked like special legislation and others agreed The bill was tabled after debate

Manwaring New Haven Commission Uay Oursear Hartford Moses W. Manwaring Senate Committee On Cities New Haven Police Board of Blakeslee Dringenort Sousut Eides

Violent Scenes Over Strike in Paris Demand

Paris May 13 reports say the anticipated rise in striking postmen and telegraphers did not occur and normal conditions may return by week end. Dispatches show only Lille worst for disruptions with wires cut and instruments damaged. Late afternoon 30 postmen quit under threats of violence as deputies clashed with radicals and nationalists in the chamber.

Walted Press Paris Malls Lille Chamber of Deputies Morse

Committee Named to Abate Smoke Nuisance

Mayor Leatray appoints Jaci Nor sigiman W Hanry Baird and Aifer tut Zink to a committee to pursue abatement of smoke nuisance from industrial operations near Central varus betdas amid ongoing public concerns and regulatory pressure.

Leatray Jaci Norsigiman W. Hanry Baird Aifertut Zink

Merwin Morgan Faces Contested Divorce Case in Superior Court

In Newtown this morning Judge Howard J. Curtis heard the divorce case of Merwin Morgan and Amelia Morgan. Morgan testified to a long troubled marriage, desertion in 1904, and his effort to support his wife. He recounted past moves, a health-driven residence in Hattertown, and accusations of misused funds and a separate relationship. The defendant refused to live with him, while Morgan described travels and a prior arrest in Kansas City but claimed acquittal. Court adjourned after proceedings.

Crvit Alde Merwin Morgan Newtown Amelia Morgan Providence Howard J. Curtis Hattertown Ethil Boston Shawmut Publishing Co Lesser Kansas City

Motorman Drops Dead in Idle Station Mishap

A Rockville report records a motorman collapsing and dying while seated in an office near the Hotel as the Inters Urban Railway line operation is described. The event details remain fragmentary from the damaged text.

Tiited Rockville Omce Aaa Fie Raiiway

Couch Fire In Boy's Bedroom Reported

Mrs James Callahan of 28 Myrtle Avenue heard a crackling noise this morning and found a couch ablaze in a boy's bedroom. No 8 engine company extinguished the fire with chemicals.

Mra James Callahan Myrtle Avenue No. 8 Engine Company

Crane Valve Co Sues Mullen for Rent in City Suit

The Crane Valve Co of this city sues Granville Mullen owner and operator of the Whiting Street Foundry to recover $402 in rent, attaching his property. They allege a five year rental arrangement starting at 1900 a year for the first year and 2000 for the next four with February rent unpaid. Elsinoffs are represented by Stoddard Marsh and Stoddard.

Crane Valve Co Granville Mullen Whiting Street Foundry South End Valve Co Mellen Tims Maren April Stoddard, Marsh and Stoddard

Manning Struck by Car at East Main Corner

Patrick Manning aged 42 was struck by B Norton’s automobile at East Main and Walter streets last night. He suffered a leg cut and other injuries and was taken home by emergency ambulance.

Patrick Manning B. B. Norton East Main Walter Streets Manning Distence Street

Milford Body 18 Identified

Milford May 13 The body of Daniel J Welch aged 33 killed last week at Naugatuck Junction was shipped to Hartford today for burial. The body had lain at a local undertaking establishment for the past week and was not identified until last night when the father arrived from Hartford.

United Press Milford Daniel J. Welch Naugatuck Junction Hartford

Colonial Dames Meet at Norfolk in May

The Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America holds its annual meeting in Worfolk Conn on a Tuesday in May. Special trains will run from Hartford and New Haven for members. A business session at Eldridge Gym followed by a reception and luncheon at Pox Hill. About 125 members expected.

United Press Worfolk Conn Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America Hartford New Haven Eldridge Gymnasium Pox Hill

Secretary MacVeagh Visits New York

Franklin MacVeagh the secretary of the treasury began a New York visit from Washington on May 13. He plans to conclude conferences with customs officials and review recent frauds and reform recommendations with Collector Loeb. He may meet leading businessmen during the trip.

United Press Washington Franklin MacVeagh the Treasury New York Treasury Department Loeb MacVeagh Tuxinesa

Insurance Proposition Downed At State Council Meeting

The thirty seventh annual convention of the Order United American Mechanics opened at Uncas Council rooms on State Street with 48 councils and 137 delegates. The insurance department and National home proposal were rejected by a large majority amid the election race between Harry Stevens of Stamford and Charles E Grane of Hartford for National Representative.

Order United American Mechanics Uncas Council State Street Charles Adams State Council Insurance Department National Home Hartford HC. Stevens Fasco Sia Siaacwer Ta Fulham Ae Co Harry Stevens Stamford Charles E Grane

Hats Sale Slashes Prices on Trimmed Styles

In a midseason offer, hats from the millinery section drop to 4.75 dollars each. Fancy trimmed hats priced from 7.50 to 10 dollars are available in all colors with flowers ribbons and feathers. Best hat styles of the season at this cut rate.

Stamford Man Shoots Himself Amid Poor Health Despair

Stamford May 12 Emile Shuler 47 Main Street shot himself at his brother Charles Shuler's home after a period of illness. He had recently moved from New York and had been at Barnes Sanitarium since April 23. He was formerly employed in the rubber stamp business.

United Press Stamford Emile Shuler Charles Shuler Main Street New York Barnes Sanitarium Ruttler

Body of Missing Winsted Woman Found in River

The coroner reported the body of Sadie Curtin found in the river at Sharon. Curtin, 2, daughter of John Curtin, had been missing from her Winsted home since Tuesday. The coroner returned a verdict of death by her own action with no known reason for the deed.

Winsted United Prem Higgins Litchfield County Sadie Curtin Sharon Miss Curtin John Curtin

Father’s Money Case Opens In Superior Court

The first case reaching the jury panel in the Superior Court involved Lu lello charged with theft from Rosario Canneci, a baker of 9 Lexington Avenue. Morning session saw jurors summoned, but not sworn. afternoon brought a full panel to be completed by Sheriff Hewley. Witnesses included a baker employe and others, with an interpreter needed for all testimonies.

Lu ‘Lello Rosario Canneci Lexington Avenue Hewley John Brophy James A. Cosgrove Pascariello Connect 51 Baker Hhe New York

State Homeopaths to Meet in New Haven

The Atty ninth annus meeting of the Connecticut Homeopathic Medical Society, organized in 1351 and incorporated in 12%¢, will be held Tuesday May 13 at Hotel Garde in New Haven. The business session starts at 10 AM. Dr. Augustus Angell of Hartford delivers the president's address. Prof H W Conn of Mindicstown presents rabies, with a rheumatism symposium by Drs E B Hooker, C N Payne, W F Baldwin, Harry Fifield, and Royal E S Hayes. Dr Royal S Copeland of New York delivers on The Scientific Reasonableness of Homeopathy. The bureau of surgery report, chaired by Dr Charles P Istler of Bridgeport, includes discussions.

Connecticut Homeopathic Medical Society Hotel Garde New Haven Augustus Angell Hartford Bureau of Clinical Medicine Edward G. Hooker H. W. Conn Mlndicstown E. B. Hooker C.N. Payne Bridgeport W. FP. Baldwin Harry Fifield Southington Royal E. S Hayes Farmington Royal 5. Copeland New York Homeopathic Medical College

Wall Street Today May 11 Open Strength In Rail Shares

United Press reports May 11 from New York that the market opened with renewed strength and activity. Rail stocks led gains with Southern Railway rising about a point and the issue's preferred up two. Rock Island common and preferred advanced, boosted by rumors of a 6% basis for Rock Island and increased voting power for common. Reading also advanced, common up over a point in two hours.

United Press New York Chesapeake & Ohio Rock Island London Lst Reading

Colorite Turns Old Hats New In 25 Cent Glow

An advertisement touts Colorite as a wizard liquid that recolors and glosses old hats. It claims the sailor of last season can don new color with a gloss and waterproof finish for only 25 cents. The display notes the product opposite the stairway for easy access.

LeFevre’s Cream of Almonds and Honey Sale

A limited quantity of LeFevre’s cream of almonds and honey is on sale at 25 cents, down from 50 cents. It is promoted as a cooling soothing remedy for skin irritation from sun and breeze, stings, scalds, and other skin annoyances, offered opposite the main subway.

LeFevre

Fine sets of books at low prices entice quick orders

Books offer includes Gebbie editions of Burns and a Dickens set with cloth or leather bindings and delux editions. Demand outstrips supply as orders flow in, with subscription prices originally 25 to 100 dollars now averaging 14 percent of that, from 22.25 to 30.25 dollars. Near Fairfield avenue doc.

Gebbe Burns Dickens Fairfield Avenue

Report of Treasurer Shows Balance but Its Fleeting One

Report of City Treasurer Hall’s annual ledger shows total receipts of 790900.80 in the First district for the year ending March 21 with expenditures 700281.25 and a balance of 507,? remaining. In the Second district the year’s totals show 1,287,427.20 in receipts and 93,? in expenditures leaving a balance of 28,496.32. Other items note deaths and funerals, reorganizations, and local developments including a proposed large new smelting plant and railway district notices.

Keating Boston Cedar Rapid Y Dianapolis Iby Conaross Streck Brides Sorond Distriet

HOWELLANDS WOMEN SHOES OFFER WIDE SPRING STYLES

An extensive selection of women s low shoes in bronze ties kid oxford and patent leather options priced from 1.50 to 4.00 is showcased. Styles include pumps, button shoes, and calfskin ties in many colors to match spring fabrics, with emphasis on fashion, quality, and store special orders.

Kid Ford London

Director Biltz Arrested For Auto Violation

WeWorks in New Haven reports director Biltz was arrested this morning for driving without a license. Police say charges include violation of auto laws and improper registration. The incident occurred on Hawards Street as officers stopped the vehicle and confirmed the missing documents.

Biltz New Haven Eee Pd Ee Searce Hawads Cuacanl Sten

Davis and Brother Indicted In City Case Involving Finance

Davis and brother, tied to Grand Street dealings with Attorney John Davis and Martin T. Davis, were indicted today after a string of operations described as high finance. Police say their scheme involved more than half a million, mostly targeting men. Their business was conducted largely through a building and loan association. John Davis previously led the firm and one brother served as secretary treasurer.

John © de Martin T. Davis High Nance Building and Loan Association John Devis

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