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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
9
The forecast calls for fair and warm tonight with a Wednesday partly cloudy sky. Street listings include HoOwWLAnp's Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street.
Four East Side youths were brought back from Greenwich for theft and faced a city court. A liv eryman, Frank I Waterbury, helped substitute the charge to power driving a horse. The youths Max Meltzer William Sanderson Henry Kunitz and Henry Hirschfield, all under age, were assessed $5 costs and arrested yesterday by Detective Sergeant Hall as they prepared to return to Bridgeport.
In Trumbull Conn on May 15 1916 Louis Albert aged 68 years 1 month 3 days funeral private from his late residence May 18 at 2 p m. Minnie M Belden daughter of William C and the late Ellen B Belden funeral from Rourke Boucher 1295 Main street May 17 8 30 a m to St Michael cemetery. WANTED Job compositor and stone hand Horton Printing Co Meriden Conn. Wednesday afternoon 1119 Broad whist pimachle every Thursday evening Mrs Ward 243 165 cents.
The trial resumes with Artemus Jones probing for documents seized from Casement. A 12 year old farmer’s son testifies Casement as the man arrested near Tralee, driving a constable in a cart. Casement breaks down, tears flowing as he writes a statement in court.
Family watches stolen from Mr and Mrs EB B Wade at 130 Hillside Avenue. The theft occurred last night while they left the timepieces on bureaus. One watch from their son is among the missing items.
Stratford authorities seek identity of an estimated 50 year old sailor whose body was found in the Housatonic river near Washington bridge by Captain Charles Wanamaker. The man, now at Curtis morgue, had two rings bearing the American Federation of Labor initials, tattoo marks including a snake motif, and is suspected of being one of three men reported overboard from river barges earlier in the winter and spring.
Coroner Phélan highlights extenuating details in the Mary Papp case as hearings reveal disputed funds used by Mrs Papp and lack of corroboration from Kereski. Witnesses describe the couple’s affection while Papp is buried and her sister Rose Szabo testifies from Buffalo about the dispute over savings and travel.
Silk suits offered in eight styles including plain black and embroidered options. Prices advertised from 21 dollars, with usual prices quoted from 25 dollars and up. Ready Wednesday on the second floor, with a claim of immediate availability and dependable merchandise.
Fresh and smiling silks, pure white with satin stripes in blue, brown, black, pink, and green. One yard wide, one dollar per yard. They stay fresh through the laundry without injury. Center aisle, rear.
Testimony reveals the Papps lived happily in Wel land with no stated wrongdoing by Mrs. Papp. Kereski denies sneaking across the border. Shopmates and friends confess affection but offer no motive for the tragedy, while Mrs. Papp sobs about wanting to die with him.
Roy Milne, the sole fighter not knocked out at the Casino last night, fell to hematomia and sought emergency hospital care this morning. Doctor Paine treated him with leeches to restore vision. Milne plans to return to New York late today.
Joseph Schoenberger of 2959 West First Street New York City was arrested on suspicion of a major stock swindle. He yielded stock certificates and prospectuses for William Belmont & Co Inc of New York, with no clear business outline. Authorities investigate the firm at 36 38 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn and its links to wealthy banking names.
An advertisement promotes the Automobile Blue Book ready now priced at $2.50, touting its usefulness for motorists and non motorists alike. It describes the New England edition and Rein's Automobile Record for logging trip expenses and supplies. The ad notes a price of 1 to $1.50 binding and directs readers to Just inside Fairfield avenue door.
A seller advertises kitchen and household bargains for home use including refrigerators, tea kettles, percolators, saucepans, coffee pots, gas irons, Bissell sweepers, bath fixtures, and cookware. Prices range from under a dollar to a few dollars with many items offered in multiple sizes and finishes.
A promotional blurb reviews Fear God and Take Your Own Part praising Roosevelt’s clarity and urges readers to buy at 50 cents. The note lists newly published titles and authors such as Harriet T. Comstock The Victim Thomas Dixon and Waldron Bailey among others available at the main floor rear.
Schoenberger sold stock in blocks of 30 shares at a par value of 1 dollar. Police report much of it has been moved in the city. If his claims are backed, he may be released. otherwise his trial could reveal a sharp swindle. Grand Lodge meetings at Hotel Taft will occupy the day with key legislation and a banquet planned this evening. Grand Master F T W Adams of Naugatuck to preside tomorrow.
One hundred additional delegates are expected as 350 credentials were presented at the 14th biennial convention of the Greek Catholic Union of America in Sokol hall Hallett street Minneapolis’ Michael Rushin, supreme president, presided as credentials were examined and officer reports read. The union has about 80,000 members with branches nationwide and in parts of Canada, and $11,700 in the general fund. Mary Kolards presided at a separate Women’s Orthodox Mutual Aid society meeting at Hallett and Jane Streets, noting growing membership and flourishing finances.
About 100 members from local lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will travel to New Haven tomorrow to take part in the annual Elm City Grand Lodge session.
Max Blumberg son of Bernard Blumberg of Wall Street is charged with reckless driving after an automobile collision near Bridgeport involving Charles Anderson 30 of 262 Brooks Street. Anderson, hospitalized with serious injuries, remained under care as Milford authorities claim jurisdiction. Blumberg was released on bonds arranged by his father. witnesses say the crash may have been unavoidable.
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