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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
7
A war minister of France is killed in a monoplane accident. The piece argues aviation will soon be as common a danger as the automobile, noting invention brings power and risk alike. It asserts progress continues despite fatalities and compares early societal sacrifices to modern industrial risk.
New Haven buys 6000 tons of coal for 40000 dollars. Director Eames shifts to bidding based on heat value analysis and specified standards. Local coal dealers oppose the move, risking outside sourcing, while Bridgeport dealers may seek fair ground negotiations.
The Telegram notes Bridgeport police guarded the aviation meet at Lake aerodrome with volunteers eager to witness the air machines in action. Curiosity ran high as thousands gathered to see heavier than air flight, while the police volunteers assisted in maintaining order on Sunday.
Western railroad man Mr Skinner debunks the claim that beef is high because buyers chase only top cuts. He notes waste from cheap cuts and byproducts such as bones, hides, hair, tallow, and glands used for poultry feed, leather, mortar, fertilizer, and medicine, concluding that cheaper cuts can be comparatively costly.
Mayor Buckingham has begun drafting his annual message as officials anticipate a detailed keynote addressing city priorities. The forthcoming document is expected to outline policy aims, budget plans, and public concerns for the upcoming year.
The article notes the June charter requirement for an annual financial statement and mayoral message. It says Buckingham’s administration has been solid, not showy, addressing problems as they arise with honest, merit-based decisions. The piece anticipates the upcoming annual message and weighs past accomplishments against unfinished work.
A historical urging to abolish the liquor prosecuting agent and end the fee system. It calls for entrusting justice to regular machinery, eliminating uncertainty about unlicensed clubs, and curbing clubs formed solely to sell liquor while protecting licensed saloons.
James Ambrose, famed for multiple escapes, was moved from the New Haven county jail to the State prison at Wethersfield for a term of two to three years after another escape from the New Haven jail. He traveled under an alias and was recaptured by Jailer Simon Hugo in Hartford.
A Branford to Stony Creek trolley derailed at Indian Neck curve last night. Three passengers J E Jeffries West Haven A C Bradnack Waterbury and Captain Lockwood Pine Orchard were hurt though none seriously. Eight more were shaken. all taken to New Haven by auto. Brakes failed before the curve. car tipped and slid. A separate storm struck a corn farm near Cornwwll where lightning set a barn ablaze causing about 20000 in damage.
Charles J. Donahue, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor and newly appointed keeper of New Haven county jail, faces renewed opposition from Bridgeport and Hartford unions. He declines to confirm a run for re election, saying opponents cannot defeat him if he chooses to run, while noting the political timing. Potential successors include Joseph J. Reilly and Hartford figures Brunnele and Manee as Derby hosts the election next fall with a new labor commissioner appointment pending in Danbury.
Members of the Ladies of Charity sponsor a whist and dance at Warner Institute Lafayette and Atlantic streets to raise funds for charitable work. A committee of ten will oversee the event with many tickets sold and premiums gathered for top scorers. Proceeds go to the organization treasury. Tickets holders to make returns at the hall tonight.
From Wednesday twenty fourth to Wednesday thirty first, English and French porcelains in sets and stock patterns are advertised at exceptionally low prices. A 112 piece porcelain dinner set in white and gold with spray border and gold handles. A 112 piece green and gold border set with gold lines and handles. Low priced sets for summer cottages and yachts. Old blue with floral border priced at $6.25 and blue and white Canton at $8.50. China Store center tables.
An assortment of pest control products including Instant Death Bug Killer, Peterman's Roach Food, Ant Food, Roach Sault, Bedbug Liquid. Prices shown as 19 cts ro, 18 and 25 cts ro, 18 cts ro, 25 and 50 cts ro and 20 cts. Basement Furnishing Store.
Miss Vera Cameron Curtis was the soloist with Mischa Elman the celebrated violinist at a grand concert given by the Newark Singing Society on May 16. Several Bridgeport women attend the meeting of the Women’s Universalist Missionary Society of Connecticut in Meriden. Mrs W J Taft presided and spoke on women’s attitude toward missionary work. Mr and Mrs Lewis B Curtis and daughter Alice plan a June 28 trip abroad through England France Germany Italy and Holland. Mr and Mrs Andrew L Riker, touring on the Continent, sail home tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Nathaniel W Bishop host the Contemporary Club at 301 Park Place for the last meeting with Edith Chapman Gould soprano Reinald Warrenth baritone and Hans Kronold celloist performing.
Health Commissioner Frank Bogart tied to T Hawley and Co hardware merchants at 549 Water Street forms a vigilance committee to enforce littering laws against produce and fruit dealers and peddlers in the Water Street corridor.
Quebec reports wireless telegraphy aided the arrest of Camille D Abbides and Mile Benoit aboard the Lake Manitoba. They used aliases Mr and Mrs Wye and were located after captains’ inquiries. deportation as undesirables follows.
In Thompsonville on May 23 after a daylong search the body of Elwyn Mecum, who drowned in the river Sunday while canoeing, was recovered. Earlier grappling irons brought up a handkerchief belonging to Annie Rooney, who is also believed drowned, and her body search will continue. Mecum’s body was taken to Springfield.
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