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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1909

Page

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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention Debates Chapters Policy

At the 21st New England Local Assembly meeting in Burroughs Memorial Chapel, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew debated chapter formation with Massachusetts rectors delaying consent. Secretary Dallinger reported growth in New England and nationwide membership, while amendments shifted focus to spreading Christ's Kingdom among men and boys. A U.S. leadership address, by Hubert Carlton, outlined development and duties as delegates adjourned to further by law discussions and junior conferences.

New England Brotherhood of St. Andrew Burroughs Memorial Chapel S. W. Dallinger Boston Brotherhood of St. Andrew Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Brotherhood John HE. Bolan Shere Portland H. H. Hemingsway Watertown National Council Wers George I. Warnes New Haven FE. J. Jones W. Dallinger United States Dayton Hubert Carlton Gilbert and Streets Ralph W. Jones Good Shepherds Hartford George E. Mansfield Fred Stoll Westerveltding Leonard Webb George L. Barnes Trinity College Ford Arthur Bioney

Lyon heirs let contract for new block at Golden Hill and Water

The Lyon heirs led by attorney Henry T. Shelton plan a $30,000 brick block on the former Atlantic stables site at Golden Hill and Water streets. W. A. Smith Building Co. to erect a two story structure with 105 by 106 feet, future expansion to five stories, ground floor stores, second floor for light manufacturing storage or offices. Also plans for a Clinton avenue home at about $18,000, two stories, brick lower, stucco and wood upper, and an office building for Bridgeport Coach Lace Co. in Wood avenue. Permits include Stratfield Hotel addition for a fun parlor over the power plant. Real estate transfers rise. mortgage loans total $127,375. new building permits amount to $109,325.

Lyon Henry T. Shelton Golden Hill Water Streets Atlantic W. A. Smith Building Co Sigmund Leewith Clinton Avenue Waseing Ernest Geen Bridgeport Coach Lace Co Wood Avenue Ttn Samuel H. Wheeler Stratfield Hotel Board of Building Commissioners Bridgeport Brass Co Housatonic Avenue John Clancy Gem Avenue Joseph Ida Re Crescent Avenue Patrick McGee Forth East Washington Avenue Lake Torpedo Boat Co Seaview Avenue Felix Rometech Housstonic Avenue Stratford

Assailant Held On $10,000 Bond After Hartford Shooting

Antonio Trepasso, 27, was arraigned in Hartford police court after a East Side shooting that wounded brothers Joe and Luigi Groutz and left rival Giuseppe Guzzi at large. Trepasso faces adjournment for one week on a $10,000 bond. victims hospitalized with non fatal injuries.

United Press Hartford East Side Antonio Trepasso Joe Luigi Groutz Trepasso Guiseppe Guzzi Grouti Brothers Luigi Guzzi Benzenso Mano

Judge Curtis Upholds County Licensing Power in Saloon Appeal

In Jesse A.Stewart v County Commissioners the court sustains the county board on a saloon license from McDermott. Curtis J rejects contesting the decision in court and finds the section adequately policed and the license suitable. The case affirms the commissioners sole license authority and notes possible refund questions for McDermott.

Jesse A. Stewart Howard J. Curtis Joseph McDermott Bridgeport McDermott Berkshire Bridge Law Enforcement League Edward K. Nicholson Prohibition Matthew E. O'Brien Curtis

Flanagan Helps Homeless Boy From Train In Court

Pimner Gilson, a 14 year old taken from a freight train in this city three weeks ago, was discharged this morning in City court under Probation Officer Canfield. James Flanagan showed interest in the boy who wore a new suit, and the boy expressed a wish to change his life. The boy's parents are dead and he seeks a chance to make something of himself under supervision.

Pimner Gilson Canfield James Flanagan Ian

Whitehead Flight Feud With Beach Over Invention

Whitehead must fly or Beach will. Inventor and Beach clash as Whitehead agrees to test the airship for $100 while a judge’s case unfolds. Fairfield tented near Mountain Grove cemetery hosts the craft with supporters predicting conquest of the air.

Whitehead Beach Backer Gustav Scientific American Fairfield Mountain Grove Cemetery West End Stratford Mr. Beach Gues Bridgeport

Young burglars rounded up after chase on East Side

A gang of youthful burglars was rounded up by Sec Second Precinct officers after an attempted burglary at 98 Reilly Street. Patrolmen Walker and Dempsey pursued them across fences and backyards, capturing Michael Shomskey and later John Hrasce. Both youths are on parole from the State Reform School at Meriden. The spree is linked to a rise in petty burglaries on the East Side.

Secondd Walker Dempsey Reilly Street Michael Shomskey John Hrasce Pricenct State Reform School Meriden

Weather indications New Haven May 15

Forecast showers and cooler tonight and Sunday. A disturbance from Kansas moved to near La Crosse Wisconsin bringing heavy local showers to the lake region and New England. A good rain fell over corn and wheat belts in the past 48 hours. Thunderstorms reported in central and eastern areas with frosts in the northwest. Conditions favor fair weather for this vicinity followed by showers late tonight and Sunday.

United Press New Haven Kansas la Crosse Wis Lake Region New England

Wall Street today shows irregular early trading

In New York on May 15 the market opened steadier then turned irregular. Union Pacific led gains with five eighths, Reading followed up, while Eric slipped then recovered. Traction issues fell one point and Consolidated Gas eased. Government bonds held firm as the week closed quiet and steady after a small late dip in Consolidated Gas and Reading. A $1000 check was received by Miss Alice Josephine Ryan of 187 Clinton Avenue in a separate note.

United Press New York Union Pacific Reading Eric Consolidated Gas Third Avenue Traction Alice Josephine Ryan Clinton Avenue Margaret Ryan Sievon Ae Ladies Oe Maccabees Ie World Mia Seaside Hive Svat

Detroit Public Lighting Commission costs reveal low electric rates

In Detroit on May 15 a local writer argues for municipal control of utilities, citing the Public Lighting Commission’s report. It shows 7,182,255 kilowatt hours produced, 5,601,648 for 3,874 two thousand candlepower arc lamps, and a cash cost of 0.02008 dollars per kilowatt hour for lighting, plus 0.03185 dollars in gross cost with depreciation and taxes.

Detroit Mich New England Plymouth Rock America Bridgeport Conn Public Lighting Commission of Easterner Public Lighting Commission Elegan

Paris waits on general labor strike

Paris remains unsure if the General Federation of Labor will call a general sympathy strike over the postmen and telegraphers. Most unions are not in full accord, and if no general strike is ordered the dispute may end by early next week. Telegraph lines cross country face disruption as the wage dispute continues.

United Press Paris General Federation of Labor Ba ‘Inister He Pi Nissals

Congress to Act If Census Director Faces Dismissal

Washington May 15 The inquisition into Census Director S N North by Commerce and Labor officials prompts talks of a congressional inquiry if Taft receives an unfavorable report. Friends in Congress say a dismissal would require a replacement before the decennial census.

United Press Washington S N. D. North Department of Commerce and Labor Taft Congress North Census Bureau Nagel

Mayor Lee Canny Reflects On Renomination Plans

Mayor Lee Canny stated he has not decided on renomination this fall and will not consider the matter for at least two months. He noted friends have urged him to run and that opinions so far suggest support, but he wants to hear unfavorable views before deciding. Death of Gerrit H. Smith reported in Hagerstown.

Lee

Infant's Body Found in Suitcase at Erie Station

Jamestown New York May 15 A three day old infant body was found in a suitcase in the Erie railroad station baggage room where it had sat for ten days. The case was opened this morning revealing the well developed infant and a ten dollar bill pinned to the clothing. No clue to the child’s identity or origin was apparent.

United Press Jamestown N. Y Erie

Gabler Suit for Divorce in Bridgeport and Trumbull

Frederick P. Gabler of Tromberee, son of Peter Gabler, cigar maker, sues Marabell Gabler formerly of Trumbull now missing. He cites statutory grounds and alleges offenses occurred in Bridgeport and Trumbull. The couple wed November 4, 1904, and Mrs. Gabler has not been seen in Trumbull for three years. The case draws local interest due to the plaintiff’s prominent family.

Frederick P. Gabler Trombere Peter Gabler Long Hill Marabell Gabler Trumbull Bridgeport Marabell Ruge Fred Gabler

Aged Mrs Curtis Wanders Away

Winthrop Connecticut May 15 A vigorous search is under way for trace of Mrs N F Curtis aged woman who disappeared from her son s home last Wednesday Fear for her safety mounts as family notes she is mentally unbalanced and recently returned after a 24 hour absence

United Press Conn N. F. Curtis

Room for Rent and Misc Classifieds at 58 John Street

Classified fragments show rooms for rent at 58 John St and 467 Stat Street, including a four room flat at 150 Center St and other listings. Additional items reference a piano for sale, a 1907 Columbia automobile, a dance event on May 20, and a consumer goods shop at Main Street.

John St. RG Spee Cavalier Wood REWT Center St Benham Ave Coleman Washington Ave Lonesdmal Perry's Hall Speidel Steinert & Sons Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

New England Assembly Kingdom of Christ Robert H. Gardiner The Lyon Heirs Bridgeport Coach Lace Company M’dermott Appellant Appellee Madison Ave Federal St Main St North Ave Curtis J Flanagan Wall Street Today States City Federation Lee Canny ZND Smith Hagerstown Gerrit H. Smith Gabler Dolanda Tel National Co-Operative Realty Co Marden Bidg Noble Avenue Aavelt St James Spargo Warner Noble Ave East Main and Maple Sts Grove St Park Avenue William St. U Bridgeport Steam Tage - Us Beachwood Ave Lamson Park Ave Stratford Center Stratfords Rizda* Po Warner Brothers Company Lantic Sts Columbia
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