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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
5
Entrance details mention Main Street and Fairfield Avenue with additional reference to Onannon Hoowvanp in a fragmented note. No clear event dates, organizations, or outcomes are provided to establish a complete news item.
In Meriden on May 22 Mrs Lillian Mills J S died at Meriden hospital from carbolic acid poison after being brought from Bridgeport. The death ends a divorce suit filed by her husband Joseph Wills Bristol. Her father, Wheeler, is a well known Bridgeport resident.
The Forsker village region seven miles west of there invites friends to attend a religious service for George Lewis Le a 33 year old 2 months and 23 days at his late residence 285 Connecticut avenue on Friday May 24 at 8 30 am followed by a mass at St Marys church for the repose of his soul at 9 o'clock Interment at St Michael's cemetery
New York May 22 United States district court is asked to oust H Clay Pierce and associates from the Waters Pierce Oil Company board. The petition seeks restraining orders to prevent transfer of assets and asks for an accounting and examination of the company noting prior profits.
James Lavery a saloonkeeper at 1823 Stratford avenue and Albert V Desmarasis a confectioner at 300 Fairfield avenue paid fines of 10 each in city court today for keeping illegal machines in their places of business Wilder ordered both machines removed seized arrests made without warrants by Sergeant Prout
Remains of William N Hall, formerly of Black Rock, died in Pasadena on May 3 at age 71. His body to be buried beside wife in Mountain Grove cemetery after transport to Bridgeport. Also reports death of 1 1/2 month old David Stocklin from rat poison while at home near Beardsley Park. burial planned in Simsbury.
A lightning believed blaze partially burned the Central Newland railroad trestle over the Farmington River in Tariffville last night. A large repair crew moved in and traffic resumed today, though night freights and early passenger trains were delayed.
Mr C E Wallen has accepted a position as district manager with the Mutual Benefit Insurance Co of New York and has opened offices in the Security building.
The East 2nd Yacht Club filed incorporation to promote boating and yachting with subscribers Joseph H. Carroll Charles Phillips Frank Carroll John T. Dally and R P Rasmussen. Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan filed the certificate. A meeting on Arcanum Day June 21 at Studio Building 163 Fairfield Avenue will be led by Regent Fred J. Breckbrill at 8 o'clock to discuss celebration plans.
The Hartford trolleymen's union rejects a one cent per hour wage increase from the Connecticut Co. They seek a flat 30 cents per hour instead of the current 21 1 2 to 26 1 2 cents scale. Delegates will renew negotiations with the company as joint conference board actions affect other cities. Hartford voters weigh the report today as conferees plan to meet in New Haven tomorrow.
A seven passenger car stolen from Brooklyn on May 12 was found in a Fairfield garage by Detective Sergeant Hackett. The New York license plate 3634, dark green body, red chassis, and mohair top matched the stolen vehicle. A suspect known as Tall Christie, tall and clean shaven with a cleft chin and a left eye cast, is sought for the theft after receiving a $10 advance to head toward Boston.
Report says Hedges likely to plead guilty in a fatal April Fool joke dispute that left grocery clerk James J. Stewart dead. Guiseppe Malvaso admits shooting Harry Maudlin of Wilton claiming self defense. he will not be tried at the May term.
Chicago May 22 union freight handlers nationwide were called on strike at noon. The union gave the number at 15000 to 20000. The Chicago Teamsters Union signalled willingness to strike in sympathy if the freight handlers proceed.
Charles Mills of Westinghouse, contractor on the Stamford to New Haven railroad electrification, says the New York New Haven Hartford line will run trains on a 45 minute schedule from South Norwalk to New York with a similar plan for Bridgeport and New Haven. Mills also acquired substantial Norwalk real estate.
William P. Boland, Scranton coal operator, testifies in the House Judiciary committee impeachment inquiry that Archbald, a Commerce Court judge, was implicated in a railroad conspiracy to harm him. Boland cites hearay from Watson and Williams about Archbald’s alleged influence with railroads and pressure on Judge Wilmer.
Bright season sale advertises low priced women shoes with varied sizes and quick clearance strategy. It promises that some lots include every size while others miss sizes to move stock, featuring oxfords, pumps, and leather satin options. Also offered are silk cotton fabrics at 25 to 39 cents a yard, with jacquard patterns and rainbow colors for dresses and waists ready Thursday morning.
Columbia Records announces a two minute cylinder record line. No further details provided about titles or artists in the fragment.
Representative Sulzer of New York argues for amending the Constitution to elect Senators directly by the people. He warns that Senate influence by wealth and party gerrymandering undermines democracy and urges passage of a joint resolution to empower voters nationwide.
Advertised Howland suits in blue serge claim to be a standard for men, praised for fit, durability, and variety. The copy emphasizes good serge and proper making as essential, noting prices from $10 to $12.50 and options including alpaca and silk blends, full to quarter lining, and styles for young men.
Unique handbags advertised as waterproof and light with a glove finished handle. Described as oddly attractive in appearance, bound with keratos for strength, and offered in 15 16 and 18 inch sizes. Sold on the third floor at a special price.
The notice advertises light comfortables priced at 3.50 for cool season use, with cover fabrics in silk and cotton in flowered patterns or silk with a delicate border. Filling is fluffy cotton in blue, pink, lavender and yellow. Brook Lawn Stationery offers a special Brook Lawn line with three sizes, styled for neat correspondence. availability near Fairfield Avenue storefront.
Men’s pongee soft shirts offered at 19 cents in white tan gray or blue with French cuffs or soft neckband. Describes same fabric and fit as usual, normally selling for a dollar. Limited lot at Main floor location.
The text discusses apportionment and affording a worthy man the chance to present his case under law for Senate candidacy. It also reports Harry A. Dupee renewing a lease for a drug store at 59 Fairfield Avenue from Annie W. Bishop. The lease runs three years from June 1 at 1500 dollars per year, paid monthly.
The jury to try Clarence S Darrow on bribery charges was completed at 11 10 am with the 13th juror John L Dingman sworn in In Morsemere New Jersey the Hackensack River incident involved a fish kill near the riverbank added to the confusing dispatch
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