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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
4
State Highway Commissioner Macdonald awarded the contract to Melley & Kershaw to create profiles and plans for 26 miles of state highway between Hill and Stepney Center. Profiles for three miles between this city and Hill have been completed by the same engineers.
A man with long black hair, named as George Sackett by speculation, is found alive by Officer Dietz at noon on Golden Hill street. He wears a tailored Albert coat and con hde boots, sits drunk on the sidewalk, and claims to be a cowboy and later a corn doctor, with only a pair of scissors recovered.
A special committee spent two hours reviewing the Charities Department yesterday and will meet next week to decide on a report to the common council. Acting Mayor Clifford B Wilson leads the inquiry as its controversial figure.
Omas Trappi was arrested this week by Officer Gregory on suspicion of bicycle theft that police believe could indicate broader burglary activity.
A prisoner brought from jail to the Superior court faces a charge of breaking into Nick Malone shoe shop at 1972 Main Street and stealing six pairs of shoes. He wore jail made footwear claimed as given by Newark reformatory officials. the stolen shoes match Malone’s.
The four masted schooner Mary Adelade Randall of 193 feet length lies ashore at New London Harbor mouth after running aground while entering Norfolk bound voyage. Wrecking lighters circle the vessel as an attempt to pull her off is planned for this afternoon.
New York May 21 Mayor McLellan faces a mounting issue as Sunday blue laws are pushed to be enforced at seaside resorts. Coney Island resort owners seek an injunction to block interference. Fred Thompson of Luna ads urges crowds to visit Sundays as protest. Taft returns to Washington at 10 40 p m after trips to Petersburg and Charlotte.
A stiff east wind and rough seas disrupted coastal traffic as steamer Victor struggled against waves near Port Jefferson while Park City prepares to resume daily runs. Cold, gray March-like weather kept locals indoors with increased colds and pneumonia cases. baseball fans report slow revenue as rain is forecast tonight.
Storm warnings were issued as a deep cold spell tightens its hold on New England, with frigid temperatures and dangerous conditions predicted across the region.
A 12 year old Grace Terry of Corona Queens disappears after a visit by a stranger woman who took her on a walk. The woman gave the name Annie Spuzi or Spoon of Port Washington and the pair have not returned, prompting a general alarm and vigilante search.
Police in Keene New Hampshire hunt Thomas Smithers 35 and Nora Emerson 18 who vanished together amid rumors they planned a death by own action pact following Smithers alleged bigamy with his first wife. Emerson was his second wife and authorities fear they may have killed themselves.
Danbury reports James Foley a 35 year old hatter died after being found wounded in railroad yards, likely struck by a freight train while attempting to board. A separate police missive from Providence links a boy found dead near Darien to William R. Burke of Providence. Also includes Saturday specials on meats, produce, and groceries.
Per bunch fancy strawberries 10 and 12c per qt. Live lobsters 14 and 16c per lb. Large soft crabs 30c per doz. Fresh yellowfin es per lb. Large sweet navel oranges 30c per doz. Coffee cakes our own make 8c each. See Saturday papers for Saturday night specials after 6 D. M.
Judge Patrick Kane reviews a suit initiated by older Knights of Columbus members to determine ownership of a reserve fund now totaling 800000. Daniel Colwell, national secretary, faces an injunction in Fairfield County Superior Court for the June term and is barred from using any part of the mortuary fund. The case follows a similar action ruled against a plaintiff named Ryan on a technicality.
The 1902 plan to levy assessments on members at age 60 proved burdensome. Attempts to reduce these assessments failed, as relief would fall on younger members, offering no success to date.
Bernard Fierman a 3 year old of 177 Warren Street ate enough strychnine tablets on Tuesday to kill three men he is reported at St Vincent hospital today as able to return to his parents in a few days
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