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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
Tax board rushes to escape financial chaos with a possible special two mill tax this year to limit next year rate. Experts warn 24 to 27.5 mills without state tax, citing municipal expenditures and limited funds. Commissioners blame past improvidence and missed cash balances for the predicament.
New York May 22 The United Hatters of North America voted in convention not to raise a fund to satisfy the $285,000 judgment affirmed by the U S Supreme Court against Loewe Co hat manufacturers of Danbury Conn. Members of the union will fund relief for individuals whose homes and bank accounts were attached to satisfy the judgment.
Special to The Farmer reports residents blame an incendiary using a slow-burning fuse for multiple fires in Redding. A large barn and ice house on Arsbert S. Barnes’s Barnes estate burned, with about 95 000 dollars in other buildings saved barely. Selectmen plan to offer a reward as investigation stalls and no culprits are identified.
Thompsonville Conn May 22 The Federation of Women’s Clubs accepted an invitation from the Women’s Club of Ansonia Derby and Shelton to meet next year for the 20th convention Mid year meeting will be in the fall at Bridgeport and the federation luncheon at New Haven in February Critics noted the legislature’s failure to pass a bill establishing a women’s reformatory Delegates from 34 towns representing 38 clubs attended the meeting
The Canadian government imposed a one cent war tax on every letter mailed within Canada and abroad, plus on every post card sent for delivery to the United States and Mexico and on postal notes issued in Canada. An order dated May 17 allows ordinary postage stamps to be used instead of the war tax stamp bearing the words war tax.
Daily Bulletin of post office orders reports a government display at San Francisco featuring a model post office a railway post office and motion pictures of postal operations along with a display of pneumatic tube systems used in large cities.
A labor clash at the U M Co plant over a munition order left Thomas Donе, an employee of T J Pardy Construction, in the hospital between life and death after a shovel attack. Doctors trepaned his skull and removed bone splinters. the assailant, described as Pasqualle, fled city as police investigate the assault.
Washington May 22 with only Industrial Relations Commission members present Walsh resumes cross examination of John I Rockefeller Jr on his ties to the Colorado coal conflict. Rockefeller repeats that private citizens may use force if authorities fail to protect life and property, while refusing to expand the statement. Walsh reads a 1913 letter noting Mother Jones on the ground, and Rockefeller says he would back mine officials in actions, deferring to later reading of full letters.
Harvey Harding who married Ruth Parker Bullen after Fred Bullen died will appeal to the supreme court from the superior court ruling in favor of Erwin M. Jennings Co. for 3233 on notes claimed unpaid. The notes were given for an automobile. attorney George F. Mara represents Harding.
Cathrine Doherty of Armstrong place attempted death by own action at the Church of the Holy Rosary East Washington avenue May 16 by swallowing four seven and a half grain tablets of bichloride of mercury She grew weaker and today hovers between life and death at Bridgeport hospital Little hope is held for recovery The railroad police report ten cases of beer stolen from a freight car on Crescent avenue siding
A Syracuse jury returned a unanimous verdict for the defendant in the libel suit by William Barnes Jr. against former President Theodore Roosevelt after 40 ballots. The verdict, reached after a juror initially held out for the plaintiff, was met with restrained reactions as Col. Roosevelt thanked the panel and pledged to serve the public. The costs of the five week trial will be borne by the plaintiff. an appeal was announced.
The British sailing ship Glenholm was torpedoed 15 miles off Berehaven Ireland on May 21. The vessel carrying nitre from Chile to Liverpool was stopped by a German U boat. crew were ordered to abandon ship and all were rescued ashore. The submarine fired nine rounds before sinking the Glenholm.
Rome May 22 King Victor Emmanuel to issue a procla mation urging loyalty as Austria seizes a Milan bound train and arrests crew. Rome reports government powers granted for the war. railroads placed under military control. Austrians mass troops along the Adige. Pope Benedict to state Vatican neutrality. river San battle ongoing with no clear advantage.
Carlisle, May 22 More than 50 persons mostly soldiers were killed and at least 300 injured when a troop train collided with a local at Gretna. An London to Glasgow express plowed into the wreck as fire broke out and rescuers worked amid burning cars. Hospitals report hundreds more injured with total casualties expected near 400. doctors braved flames to amputate and save lives.
Bridgeport teachers consult attorney Jacob B Klein to plan action against the merit system in public schools. A committee of the Teachers' Association met Board of Education President Elmer H Havens to request permission to speak at Monday’s meeting, with attorney advising against written protests.
Coroner Phelan exonerates Skipper Demmons and mate Olie Houston from blame in Ralph Bartlett's drowning on Pequonnock Fiver. The three masted schooner Brigadier, owned by Maine Governor Francis Cobb, sails to Rockland after Demmons and Houston are released from jail on bond. Captain Telephones his wife to reassure her amid the family distress.
The Peck case against Walter F. Peck of New York is continued again in criminal superior court until Tuesday as the trial of three ion cases remains unfinished. It was expected to resume Monday. Peck faces charges of subornation of perjury tied to a lawsuit where Mrs. Mary Horn recovered $12,000 from the New Haven Railroad Co.
Sheriff-elect Pease assigned deputies to court posts this morning. John French of Trumbull will serve in the civil superior court Selah Blakeman of Shelton moves to the civil court of common pleas and W H Gould of Fairfield to the criminal common pleas berth. Another deputy may be assigned later for the criminal superior court. Blakeman resumes his prior post. The civil superior job offers more pay due to longer sessions. Pease received his commission from Governor Holcomb and will take the oath June 1. He will name Stowe’s successor later.
Ma. Wilsh announced the appointment of Leon F. Baker of 68 Kings Street and Cornelius Healey of 465 Lindley Street as machinists to service voting machines ahead of the election on June 12.
The Medical corps attached to the Coast Artillery Corps, C N G, will hold its annual outing at Daniecis Farms tomorrow under Major F J Adams. By special permission of the adjutant general, the corps will proceed to the grounds in heavy marching order to participate in field drills.
Rome May 22 Pope Benedict expresses deep regret over Italy’s decision for war and vows strict Vatican neutrality. The Holy See will not restrain Italian Catholics from following their conscience, with a papal document outlining the stance expected soon. The College of Cardinals consistory to fill a vacancy has been postponed indefinitely.
London May 22 A great battle rages along a 250 mile eastern front as Austrians and Germans press in central Galicia near the San and the Dniester marshes. Petrograd reports the attack checked between the San and the Dniester swamps while Russians claim gains against the Turks in the Caucasus and Paris notes French hold near Ypres. Reports from the Dardanelles remain vague with Sir Ian Hamilton’s dispatch cited.
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