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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
Gita Correspondent reports Roosevelt fired seven shots at a charging rhinoceros after a life endangerment near the Mowillan ranch camp on Rorvetuck. The animal spooked a female rhino and charged. Roosevelt fired from a prone position with five shots, with no apparent effect and the beast withdrew.
The document lists patent grants issued May 18 1900 with names and towns including A Wooster Bridgeport H Holim Bridgeport W S Stapley Bridgeport A K Lovell New Haven L H Hubbell Hartford J G Peterson Hartford B Sackett Danbury A F Rockwell Bristol M J Whitlock Ansonia H Hillbom Wallingford P Fairfield Portchester H Trambvil Pisinville and others. It notes various devices such as gas burners electric switches typewriting machines steering mechanisms and tool holders associated with several Connecticut towns.
Washington officials show interest in a proposed loan of 27.5 million dollars to finance the Canton Han railway construction in China. The plan would raise the amount in equal parts from German and French banks, supporting the distant Chinese road project.
Washington May 19 Indications point to the administration backing Governor of Puerto Rico H Poet against attacks by E P Quingses a sugar planter and representative of the Puerto Rican Hoan party said to be en route to Washington to urge the President to remove the governor
Remains of Emil Burder and Stefan Saiz, both 30 and from Pine Street, were claimed by relatives after a Springfield Limited collision at Lockwood's Crossing Fairfield. Foreman William Harrigan said they stepped in front of the train, Burder dying instantly and Saiz fatally injured, later taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. The bodies were moved to Rourke and Rourke.
Reports from Asia Minor towns describe a commission appointed by the Young Turks as whitewashing the massacres. Foreign powers feared exclusion from representation as hundreds of Armenians perished. Mutineers face death, with executions likely to resume, while local reactionaries press to end the executions. An unrelated drug advertisement promotes Feley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.
A Harvard professor long sought after by authorities for two days has disappeared from a sanitarium and is now believed to be in New York. In telegrams to his wife Mrs. Hutchinson, he insisted he was well and wished to be left alone, denying any intent to harm himself.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that improves energy, appetite, and sleep to help endure hot summer days. The pitch emphasizes purification and strengthening health, suggesting it builds vitality and daily well being.
Miss Boutelle and William Zinell star in the sketch 237 Miles to New York as the summer bill opens with high class vaudeville. A cash prize contest for strength is announced, with a bracelet prize and audience participation. Foley’s Kidney Remedy is praised, and Iskaon’s vaudeville promises clean, refined entertainment with strong acts and fresh films.
Clyde Fitch drama Her Own Way draws broad attention at Poli's stock season with a strong cast led by Alice Fleming as Georgiana Carey and Johnnee as the leading man. Four child actors, rich scenic effects, and elaborate staging underscore a standout opening. Chrysanthemums will be given to matinee attendees next Saturday with a patron reception to follow and a future gift announced for The Fined to Yesterday next week.
Ledger of household ware offerings lists wash tubs at 45 to 65 cents, rinsing tubs 2 to 3 cents, foot tubs around 35 to 39 cents, chamber pails 38 to 45 cents, sprinkling pots 38 to 45 cents, refrigerator pans 25 to 88 cents, garbage cans 98 cents to 1 dollar 75, water pulls 1 to 2 dollars 50. Also includes wash boilers, boards, clothes dryers, feather dusters, and step ladders with varied prices.
Advertises Hyomei as a soothing antiseptic inhaled air that cures catarrh and relieves symptoms within minutes. Claims to stop hawking and sniffling, with a complete inhaler outfit priced at $1 and refills 50 cents, sold by local druggists.
In Bridgeport authorities apply for transfers of licenses to sell spirituous liquors and endorsee electors and taxpayers certify no other endorsements. The notices name George Paraserick Clarence Martin and others, with dates in May 1908 to 1909, listing addresses 714 Railroad Ave and 1715 Main Street and noting proximity to churches and schools.
The Bridgeport Board of Education invites bids for materials labor and building the nine room Summerfield School House on Grant Street Central Avenue. Plans are on file with Architect Joseph Wy Northrop at 407 Seaboard Exchange Building. Bids due by 5 PM Friday May 28 1808 with bid bond five percent of amount.
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