21 May 1913
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
1
Heavy strain on the New Haven road as strikebreakers face resistance and violence. Police guard gates while unions seek 50 hour work with 5 hour pay and remain vigilant for further disruption.
A government suit over the United Shoe Machinery trust opens with a probe of leases used before consolidation. Harold G Denham testifies using incorporation copies dated 1893 and 1905. The Goodyear firms and McKay concerns formed the trust. Gordon N Clark dies at 67 after a brief illness in Nichols.
Special to The Farmer Hartford May 21 Connecticut faces a toll bridge on the Housatonic crossing Stratford Milford if Senate relief fails. In House the Wilson amendment to make the bridge free was defeated 70 to 50. He argued tolls shift public costs to farmers workers and hinder progress, warning against reciprocal tolls with neighboring states and tolls on outsiders. Representative Evarta defended the toll plan amid debate on who pays and how costs are allocated.
Hartford May 21 The Senate killed a bill to raise salaries for judges in Fairfield New London Hartford and New Haven counties and for the Waterbury district court civil side The measure failed 15 to 14 after amendments and debates over deputy judge pay and fairness The rest of the session saw bills adopted on the Masonic Temple Association in New Haven and Ridgefield taxation
Benjamin Legere of Bridgeport Connecticut, organizer of the Industrial Workers of the World, was sentenced to one year at hard labor for rioting during the recent textile strike in Little Falls. He spoke before sentence, denouncing the capitalistic class and proclaiming innocence.
The Bridgeport Trust Company, post amalgamation with Federal Trust Company, held its first stockholders and directors meeting today. Amended charter to govern the combined business. Officers elected: President Charles G. Sanford. vice presidents C Barnum Seeley and Egbert Marsh. treasurer Edmund H. Judson. secretary Ralph H. Mann. Executive committee includes Sanford Seeley Marsh Warner Bryant Bishop Cooper. Directors named include Bartram Birdseye Bishop Wren and others. May forecast calls for cloudy, rainy weather with higher temperatures and showers for Connecticut, wind from east to southeast.
Mayor C B Wilson announced Bridgeport’s 1912 tax list may rise by 2.75 million. The Board of Equalization issued notice of the proposed increase and set a hearing in Room 39, Capitol building, Hartford, on Tuesday May 27 at 11 14 in the morning, where Bridgeport’s representatives will argue against the rise.
The Ringling Brothers circus parade drew a vast Bridgeport audience as camels, 22 elephants, dozens of horses, and numerous women performers showcased the show. Spectators lined Fairfield avenue to Main and beyond, admiring cages, tigers, leopards, bears, and the grand Joan of Arc spectacle. The event featured 1,230 performers, 60 plus horses, and a festive, bustling city-wide welcome.
Washington May 21 A sharp attack on the plan for a federal department of public health outlined by Dr George H Simmons of the American Medical Association and Dr Harvey W Wiley was made before the convention of the proprietary association of America by O O Hinckney of New York secretary and treasurer. The association is composed principally of proprietary medicine manufacturers. The Speaker disclaimed any opposition to the federal department of health.
New London May 21 The afternoon session of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut I O O F elected officers including Grand Master Frank H Roys Win sted deputy grand master Henry C Stevenson Bridgeport grand secretary William S Hutchison New Haven grand treasurer Sidney W Challenger Bridgeport and grand warden R T W Adams Naugatuck The session also heard reports on lodge membership funds and relief and featured an automobile city tour for delegates The report comparison shows growth in membership and funds since 1908 with 93 subordinate lodges 22 689 members and 882 319 in funds prior figures and 55 Rebekah lodges 7 494 members and 41 250 in funds The Grand Master noted progress but criticized suspensions totaling 356 and urged secretary vigilance.
New Milford May 21 Alexander Denbrowski a Russian about 20 years old arrested after the evening shooting of George Thatcher colored confessed to the police today that he fired the revolver. He explained he used a name from his native country and gave another name in his bankbook. His admission followed inquest proceedings started by Coroner Herman.
Frederick H. Atteaux and William M. Wood figures tied to a 1912 Lawrence textile strike dynamite conspiracy were examined as John J. Breen, an undertaker from Lawrence, testified he carried and helped distribute money and explosives. Breen described meetings with Atteaux, Collins turning state’s evidence, Pitman’s death, and expert explodes testimony about dynamite and detonators.
Hartford May 21 House Bill 996 passed with an amendment by Rep Lane W Wilson of Bridgeport ensuring state funds cover highway bridge upkeep under 40 feet. An added provision makes trolley line bridges pay a proportional share. Taft noted among morning train commuters as bills on pensions, parole, and library appointments advance. printing disputes spark public spirited funding to print the measure. continued on page two.
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