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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
3
Purism May 18 George Vandale aged unknown was found dead in the stable office after a fainting spell. His companions left him in the chair while the hostler slept. The medical examiner ruled heart failure. Also notes funeral notices and local civic items from May 1913 1918.
Danbury May 13 The 20th annual Connecticut Knights of Columbus convention opened with Deputy William J Mulligan presiding. Delegates gathered at Hull Armory after a ball at the state armory and a hotel supper. Mass attended at St Peter's church preceded the opening sessions. the secretary reports a gain of 364 members. Officers were re elected including Mulligan as state deputy Boland as state treasurer Phillips as state secretary Collins as state advocate and Dwyer as state warden.
Catherine Gray widow of Henry Gray died at Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. Body to be buried in Marlborough New York. may be viewed at Bishop mortuary chapel tonight. Emma A Phillips of 1144 Noble Avenue died after a lingering illness. born in England, survived by husband and a son who died six years ago. John Griffin funeral held at St Augustine's Church and burial in New Town. Sarah A Miller widow of Martin Miller died yesterday. born in Sheffield Massachusetts. survived by three sons and two daughters Minnie Miller and Mrs James F Alexander among survivors.
Newcastle Pennsylvania May 18 according to word from Fernando Russo a steel worker now in Harrisburg his savings a small fortune were thrown from a train near Philadelphia by his baby and his family are stranded Russo his wife and children were returning from New York where they went to meet a relative when the savings of several months were thrown away but gave his baby his play with and out the window it WANTED five boys with bicycles Fairfield Ave 87 a Carpenters Wanted. Apply To Commercial Co. of America Luncheon with strawberry short cake will be served by the ladies of the First M B Church on Thursday May 15 from 1130 to 2 o'clock Price 25 cents NOTICE Charity Rebekah Lodge No 4 IOOF will hold a special meeting this evening at lodge room Arrangements for funeral services of our deceased Sister Mrs George D Phillips 730 o'clock sharp Mrs Flora Flood Noble Grand Mrs Lillie D Wells Rec Secy
Mary Melvin of this city won $107.52 damages from William H Bradley and wife of Stratford after they failed to pay $5 monthly rent. Julia Johnsik of this city received $126.14 against former Deputy Sheriff Thomas F Hamilton for unlawful attachment of meat market stock. Michael Soloman of Danbury was awarded $500 plus costs against Sadie Abeli g of Danbury for taking goods to New York including laces phonograph razors revolver and clothes.
Munich Bavaria May 13 Major General Von Lewinski the Prussian military attaché to Bavaria was killed today by a supposed lunatic. A police sergeant also died. The attacker Strat ter fired several shots after attacking the general on a crowded street. He was seized by a crowd and seriously injured before police rescued him. Von Lewinski was a rising officer on the general staff.
Washington May 13 President Wilson will not commit to minor tariff amendments proposed by Democrats. Secretary Redfield said only unimportant changes are likely, while open schedules may face pressure if the president consents. An inquiry by the bureau into wages and conditions may follow. The tariff fight resumes in the Senate with Senator Penrose steering hearings and Chairman Simmons rallying Democrats for a possible vote, likely delaying decision for days.
James A. Farrell president of United States Steel Co resumes testimony for the defense in the government suit to dissolve the corporation for restraint of trade. He cites export trade goals, notes higher foreign prices, and contrasts domestic price declines. He described rising from a 15 year old mill worker to head the company. Also reports Isaac M. Stetson’s death after a short illness and his Knights Templar involvement. He left a widow at 797 North Avenue.
An advertisement claims no limit on buyers and that saving is as easy as spending. It notes regular twenty five dollar suits and presents a deal that lets men save ten dollars as readily as they spend it, emphasizing ease of purchase and value.
Elegant women’s suits offered at below regular prices as the season ends. Suits feature rich fabrics and tailored craft, with former prices from 32.50 to 85 dollars now reduced to 28.50 to 40 dollars.
Curtains of almost every sort are for sale in lots or 2 3 or 4 pairs at a saving. All patterns down to 4 pairs are priced below former levels. Styles range from fine lace to muslin and every curtain is offered at a reduction from a quarter to a third. Every curtain is perfect and attractive, stock from regular inventory, with only half a pair slightly soiled from display. Third floor.
An advert touts a vacuum cleaner that pays for itself through reduced effort and thorough dust removal from floors furniture walls and coverings. It claims one tool replaces broom dusting and promises a limited time price below typical value with demonstrations available on the store’s third floor.
In Hartford the Senate concurred with the House to reject annexing a Fairfield portion to Bridgeport. Other actions included favorable reports on vocational guidance in towns, Waterbury school bonds, higher Bridgeport fire chief pay, and a revival of a two-page Senate and four-page House page system. The body also approved bonds for Greenwich and Waterbury charters, plus several appropriations for state agencies and institutions. A constitutional amendment requiring two thirds to override a veto advanced past a key vote before adjournment.
Dr George W Carroll a Milford resident and dentist at Sanford building was arrested by Seymour Conn authorities after a wild Sunday ride. He reportedly sped under the influence of a party of financiers and wrecked a telegraph pole and fence before abandoning his car to local mechanics. Detectives Hall and Deady effected the arrest after securing a warrant from prosecutors.
Seventy five freight handlers at the Whiting street freight yards of the New Haven road struck for higher wages at 1 PM today and more workers were expected to join tomorrow. A police detail is on duty there. John Nelson Estate is probated with Charley E. Nelson named administrator.
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